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Suzanne Whitaker's avatar

Thank you for speaking out. Some people think you shouldn’t mix the spiritual with politics, but it’s all mixed anyway. It’s all life. Thanks for speaking the Truth.

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Nita Sweeney, Author's avatar

Thank you for continuing to be a voice of reason in a sea of chaos.

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catsincontrol's avatar

Brave and encouraging words and Thank You for using your voice and platform to speak out in favor of sanity. I'm living in PA and working for the Dems & in need of encouragement. In the "ground game" as they call it. Moved from the North Bay a little over two years ago and gawd is it different here. I am deeply grateful for what you have said and are saying. Randi, from Alameda and Guerneville.

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Tori's avatar

Be encouraged. Philadelphia is the "birthplace of freedom". Its not just a slogan for the tourists. Its a constant reminder and its a powerful reminder. Maybe one way to find encouragement is take a stroll around the city. Start with Independence Hall then the Franklin Institute ( and sit beneath the giant statue of Ben Franklin. Tour the Consitution Center. Walk down Alfreds Alley. Visit Besty Ross's house. Buy the souvineers. Pick up the pamphlets. Click the mud off of your buckled boots. Wave to the people who are enjoying the principles of democracy. Rest in the hope of expanding rights. Sip on a coffee and know that this is the reality ...this is the thing that keeps us united and we cannot quit or throw it away now. This is not an option now. Work hard in your "ground game" because you are responsible for keeping this thing moving forward. We all are responsible for keeping democracy moving forward. All of us. Thanks for all you do. Gratitude is not always a given but this form of government is not hinged on abstract principles...its hinged on everyone exercising their rights. Thank you and Be well. Stay strong !

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Bret Mosley's avatar

Thank you. I must add: Please be completely clear, everyone...Trump is effectively a misdirection/decoy at this juncture. A far greater potential catastrophe is evermore likely—President Vance.

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Jonathan Breach's avatar

That is the terrifying truth.

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Carla's avatar

That has definitely crossed my mind as well. This is the stuff nightmares are made of.

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Rosemary Irwin's avatar

Thank you for sending this. This is such a very important election and your thoughts and words express the challenge before us beautifully. May these words reach new voters! And even for we decided voters, thank you for saying aloud what is in our hearts.

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Cathy Griffith's avatar

Thank you for this. We must not give in to Fascism.

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Shellie Enteen's avatar

Thank you for that information. Yes, how quickly people forget the attack on Muslims in this country by the then President. Kamala's chart is lit up with positive aspects. And it's interesting to look at the charts for the DNC and RNC on election day. I was fascinated to see the DNC has a Moon Uranus conjunction in Aquarius in the 6th house and on election day, rx Jupiter in Gemini is going back to trine this again. I think it was hard at the beginning to know who she was but she has certainly done all she can to show this now.

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Christine A Myres's avatar

I will add my heartfelt thanks to others, just wish everyone could read this. We are with you!

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Bridget's avatar

Thank you, Rob!

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Solari Jenkins's avatar

Rob, you've always spoken truth and have enlightened and informed your readers to help us live our best and healthy selves. I totally agree with you regarding V.P. Kamala Harris, and I will vote for her also. I will not soil this response by addressing the innumerable faults and crimes of Herr Trump, a wanna be dictator!

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Robin Heart Shepperd's avatar

Wow! Thanks for setting the record straight, Rob! One of the things that makes America great is that we are a melting pot. Honestly, we don't have to have someone to kick around to be happy.

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Gayle's avatar

Thank you, Rob!

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Jonathan Breach's avatar

Thank you. You have again touched many issues that seem obvious but are not spoken about nearly enough. I never thought I would be doing voter registration drives, but here we are. "Your vote is not a valentine" addresses many of the excuses people give for either not voting or voting against Kamala Harris.

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Charlotte Taft's avatar

Chess moves instead of whack-a-mole. YES!

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tecolote42's avatar

Brilliant. Many thanks

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Kate's avatar

Thank you, Rob. I had to read this post over a few days...it reminds me, in detail, of how close to the edge we are with this election (and probably for many to come) and so I needed to pace my self with the ingestion. And it's an especially medicinal mix of truth, beauty and caring. I REALLY appreciate how you remind folks that it's Trump or Harris and to protest Harris's lack of perfectionism by abstaining from voting or voting for a third candidate is equivalent to a vote for Trump. Let's exercise our privelege, indeed, and vote for Harris and push on her administration towards improvements!!!!

Your last few posts have inspired me to 1)phonebank some more, 2) become a subscriber and invest in your continued writing/ sharing, among other things. Keep it up and thanks again : )

Kate in Sonoma County, CA

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