Thanks for this analysis, Barry! I am still cautious about the outcome of this election. I wouldn't underestimate the basic human psychology of falling for the lies and then reluctant to admit you were lied to. Republicans took this strategy straight out of any dictatorship's playbook and it's been working for them all along. There comes a point (like nowadays) that no matter how loud you scream the truth, the public blinded by lies will not hear it. I am once again discouraged by recent developments in FL where we easily got enough signatures for Amendment 4 on the ballot this November, then the STATE AGENCY, i.e. DeSantis' appointees, is plastering billboards and ads against it with outright lies, then a judge refuses to block the state agency's lies. 40 days before the election!. I's literally sickening for any normal human being, let alone for women in the state. Not sure we can overcome this. Hopefully I will be proven wrong soon enough.
Thank you for your outrage. I think this is a vital point, and the FL case will drive even more women to the voting booths. I will mention your observation, which fits in with tomorrow's article on the power of the woman voter...
Arguably Kenny Rogers greatest song, The Gambler, sums up an important warning for Harris supporters, like you and me: “You don’t count your money while you’re sittin’ at the table; there’ll be time enough for counting when the dealin’s done.”
There’s 34 days left for the Democrats to close this contest out. Regardless of the polls, pundits and prognosticators, Democrats need to campaign like they are behind and the continued existence of humanity depends on them. Sometime between November 6 and November 11, when victory for Harris is assured, the celebration can begin. Hopefully, that celebration will include Democratic majorities in both the house and senate.
You are absolutely right! My point is that there are too many media pundits down-playing her chances, and I hope it does not discourage people from going to the ballot boxes. If they can be buoyed by a sense of possible victory, that is great.
Good article Barry Thanks and yes we will be voting
Thanks for this analysis, Barry! I am still cautious about the outcome of this election. I wouldn't underestimate the basic human psychology of falling for the lies and then reluctant to admit you were lied to. Republicans took this strategy straight out of any dictatorship's playbook and it's been working for them all along. There comes a point (like nowadays) that no matter how loud you scream the truth, the public blinded by lies will not hear it. I am once again discouraged by recent developments in FL where we easily got enough signatures for Amendment 4 on the ballot this November, then the STATE AGENCY, i.e. DeSantis' appointees, is plastering billboards and ads against it with outright lies, then a judge refuses to block the state agency's lies. 40 days before the election!. I's literally sickening for any normal human being, let alone for women in the state. Not sure we can overcome this. Hopefully I will be proven wrong soon enough.
Thank you for your outrage. I think this is a vital point, and the FL case will drive even more women to the voting booths. I will mention your observation, which fits in with tomorrow's article on the power of the woman voter...
Arguably Kenny Rogers greatest song, The Gambler, sums up an important warning for Harris supporters, like you and me: “You don’t count your money while you’re sittin’ at the table; there’ll be time enough for counting when the dealin’s done.”
There’s 34 days left for the Democrats to close this contest out. Regardless of the polls, pundits and prognosticators, Democrats need to campaign like they are behind and the continued existence of humanity depends on them. Sometime between November 6 and November 11, when victory for Harris is assured, the celebration can begin. Hopefully, that celebration will include Democratic majorities in both the house and senate.
You are absolutely right! My point is that there are too many media pundits down-playing her chances, and I hope it does not discourage people from going to the ballot boxes. If they can be buoyed by a sense of possible victory, that is great.