We might be in free fall, still gotta try and get word out, hoping some folks wake up from their slumber.
The Week’s Cowards
When the White House announced it was unilaterally renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America, people scoffed. Then, one by one, tech and some media companies feel into line.
The Associated Press did not. It continues to refer to the body of water as the Gulf of Mexico.
Given its role in publishing the most influential media style guide, this was a big deal.
In clear violation of the First Amendment, the White House retaliated by banning AP from an Oval Office event.
You might think the institutional press would support AP by boycotting the event or otherwise speaking clearly that this is unacceptable.
You would be wrong. Just another example of how the legacy media is failing democracy.
Something else that would be good to talk around:
The Democratic Party online Forum. To help inform and build community. It’s worth a try.
Democratic Party leaders how will you start reconnecting with alienated voters whose budgets won’t allow for constant political donations?
Oh if wishes were horses and I had tons of money, then someone at Democratic headquarters would listen to this suggestion. We could talk it around until a big wig decides to take the idea for themself and make it happen. Politics at its best.
Now it’s the proverbial, … never mind. Now, if you think it’s a good idea, pass it along.DNC’s never ending assault of political donation demands have become counter productive. We need ideas and community and encouragement.
What’s worse is the melodrama, rarely do those Democrat texts communicate any constructive information or reason to engage.
We need substantive helpful information. We need something with teeth that engages.
One suggestion, why not a private Democratic online discussion forum. The DNC could communicate directly with really interested voters; interested motivated Democrats could virtually meet and brainstorm and engage and network with likeminded.
Give us something to help build a little tangible feelings of solidarity.