Strategies for Hope

"Xyl0c41n3" (i-am-xyl0c41n3) 01/20/2017 at 16:14 • Filed to: None

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I hadn’t previously heard of North Carolina minister, the Rev. Dr. William Barber II* before seeing this video. But his message of bringing people together to focus on issues that concern us despite the lines which divide us filled me with a sense of peace I didn’t think was possible on a day like today. Thought others might like to see it, as well.

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car54 > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 16:26

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Rev Barber is amazing. I still remember his speech at the Democratic Convention—he raised the roof.

Jcarr > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 16:27

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Good share.

I sure hope we can bridge some gaps over the next 4 years. There are good people on both sides who want to do good things and do right by their fellow man. I hope we can focus on that and rally around it.

Have a good weekend, Xylo!

oldwomanyellsatclods > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 16:29

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I’m reminded of two things; John Scalzi’s post on the “arc of justice”

http://whatever.scalzi.com/2017/01/01/the-new-year-and-the-bend-of-the-arc/

and this salon article about linguist George Lakoff about trying to reframe language, and why Trump’s message was powerful to his target group. I’d like to hear more from Lakoff about how the Democrats can craft a powerful message.

http://www.salon.com/2017/01/15/dont-think-of-a-rampaging-elephant-linguist-george-lakoff-explains-how-the-democrats-helped-elect-trump/

Agent Scully: Feminist She-Devil > oldwomanyellsatclods 01/20/2017 at 16:53

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The John Scalzi post was excellent. Thanks for linking it.

Hamlet goes against fascism > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 17:08

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Look up Moral Mondays. We in NC have been living what the rest of the country is about to get: minority rule for the wealthiest only. We’ve fought back but we need redistricting before we can fix all the damage done in the last six years. At least our state government can’t start wars.

WingardiumFuriosa > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 17:29

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Yes, I have been meaning to set up a monthly donation to the NC NAACP. I think I will make sure I finally do that this weekend. They have been doing some seriously good work here trying to combat the voter suppression and all the bullshit the NCGA recently pulled.

oldwomanyellsatclods > Agent Scully: Feminist She-Devil 01/20/2017 at 17:55

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You’re welcome; he always has sensible, and hopeful things to say. Check out Chuck Wendig’s blog too;

http://terribleminds.com/ramble/blog/

EL_ULY > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 18:07

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Riots are funner

REFUSE!!!

RESIST!!!!!

REFUSE!!!

RESIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

( kidding :] )

Xyl0c41n3 > EL_ULY 01/20/2017 at 18:09

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Wachale! O te voy a pegarte con mi chancla! :P

EL_ULY > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 18:16

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heat seeking missiles have nothing on....la chancla!

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 18:30

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There’s no way someone that accepting could be from NC.

Stanzi2 > car54 01/20/2017 at 18:41

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Yes! I was just coming here to say that! It was one of my favorite speeches from the convention, along with Khizr Khan and Michelle Obama (I didn’t see every speech, though).

car54 > Stanzi2 01/20/2017 at 18:47

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Joy Reid has him on her weekend show on MSNBC frequently and he is a very inspiring speaker. I hope he gets more of a national level audience out of the work he is doing in his own state.

Xyl0c41n3 > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/20/2017 at 19:47

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K.

Xyl0c41n3 > EL_ULY 01/20/2017 at 19:47

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Tú sabes!

Flamingo83 > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 19:57

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I’m so glad you’ve learned of him! He is amazing and a force of nature! I aspire to be half the person he is.

Hello, America: Never Fuck a Republican > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/20/2017 at 20:36

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Did you feel edgy while you typed that?

Stef Schrader > EL_ULY 01/20/2017 at 21:35

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zomg this gif hahahahaha

NJAnon > Xyl0c41n3 01/20/2017 at 22:14

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On a day like today? What are your hackles raised about?

Jack Does Cars > Xyl0c41n3 01/26/2017 at 21:57

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I have had the honor to see Rev. Barber speak a few times. This man is truly a visionary. He first gained mainstream notoriety a few years ago by staging, “Moral Monday,” protests at the state capital and legislative buildings, to great success and support. He runs a church in Goldsboro, NC, and even though I’m not religious, I would love to see him speak on a Sunday morning. I plan on running for office in NC in a few short years, and Rev. Barber is very much an inspiration to me. If anyone can bridge the divide; it’s him.