I’m 77 years old and the only benefit of old age that I have noticed is perspective. Old people have seen enough stuff to be able to put things into proper perspective.
For example, the biggest horror of my teenage years was Viet Nam. More than 40,000 Americans died in Viet Nam. More than 5,000 subsequently died from wounds they received in Viet Nam. More than 1,000 were missing in action, captured, or declared dead. In total, at least 50,000 young Americans died as a direct result of that war. Thousands of Americans protested the war, but it still kept raging on year after year.
Then, on May 4th 1970 the National Guard shot and killed four students who were protesting the war at Kent State University. Their tragic deaths caused protests to grow much louder, as the once quiet average American now joined in the protest. It wasn’t just the hippies protesting the war, anymore. The average American got involved and pretty soon, America got out of Viet Nam.
The average American is a lot more powerful than they think. They just don’t stop to think about just how many of them there are, and the strength they have in numbers.
On January 7th, an I.C.E. agent murdered Renee Nichole Good. It looks, to me, like that is going to be the spark that will once again unite the awesome power of the average American. I sure hope so. It would be a fitting tribute to an average American who selflessly put herself in harm’s way to try to protect the rights of her neighbors. Renee Good gave all. Let’s all give what we can to honor her, and someday, when we’re successful, we will have a holiday to celebrate her life.
Peace & Love, and all of the above,
Earl
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our world is out of control. I want to hide from all the insanity being thrown at us .
Patrice, All that is needed for evil to win is for good people to be quiet. We’ve got to get loud, and demand that Congress and the courts do their job. I hope that you and Jimmie are holding up during these straining times. Earl
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That’s what they want. They “Flood the Zone” with troubling issues, to wear us out fighting them. They want us to tire out and be compliant. A third No Kings Day is coming and this time I think tens of millions will show up and peacefully demand an end to this bullshit.
As too many people have done before her, Renee Good gave her life for her nation. It shouldn’t have happened like that, and wouldn’t have if —
You know the if. I don’t need to regurgitate ICE’s actions, Trump’s actions.
Peace & Love, and all of the above, M
I think we will see 20 million people at the next No Kings Rally.
Cheers.
This is a fitting tribute to a woman they murdered for her bravery.
Watching the video, I was impressed by her bravery, and the cowardice of the goon squad. Renee Good and her partner are heroes.
Hi Earl, I always thought it was 59,000 deaths in Vietnam. Check it out. Good piece. Problem is, news gets old so fast. I like the idea the Good was trying to do something for us. Happy New Year. Bonnie Schiffer
Bonnie,
Renee Good should live in history as an American hero. She was a neighbor helping neighbors, and the goon squad murdered her. Jonathan Ross and his accomplices should be on trial for murder.
Earl, thank you for writing about this. Most people in blog world are choosing not to write about important happenings – and I know I’m one of them – so thank you, for flying the flag. It’s good to hear there’s another No Kings Day. I wonder if there’ll be one here in the UK – I shall investigate. I can’t walk far, but would like to find a way to support those who will do.
I have trouble walking, too, so I don’t march, but I go. I take the bus to where the marchers are headed and greet them as they arrive there. Not only do I feel like I’m doing some good for the country, but I am doing some good for myself hanging around with a bunch of great people who also love their country.
That’s an excellent point. I’ve sent a message to my friend who’s a regular protestor to find out a) if one’s happening over here and b) where to go to support them best. Thanks for the kick up the bum Earl 🙂
I have a feeling that the next one will be well advertised and well attended – Worldwide. Especially in Greenland, Canada, Denmark and the rest of Europe.