Have you considered boxing Alisa? One-two-plus a nice uppercut to the ribs, mmm! Great article, great history receipts, timely, needed (for me at least). This is the kind of evidence that is so helpful to be reminded of, thank you! And your delivery is fantastic. Of course.
Great history of non-violence in the Western Hemisphere! It reminds me of Mark Kurlansky’s similarly titled book on the history of nonviolence, which focuses on World War II and Eastern Europe.
Living in Mexico, I feel the threat of violence being projected into Mexico via pressure or coercion from the Trump administration, starting with the killing of El Mencho, to prevent or forestall direct unilateral military action against Mexican cartels by the U.S. military. And there are more threats to Mexico from the Trump administration.
There is also pressure and retaliation against Mexico for helping Cuba with fuel and humanitarian aid shipments. With Trump’s threatened takeover of Cuba, Mexico could face additional threats of violence and intimidation from the Trump administration.
I am also apprehensive about returning to the United States to visit family, and I am not looking forward to higher airfares for my return trip due to the fuel crisis precipitated by Trump’s war with Iran.
From what I understand, Trump is making it harder to vote for Expats with the Save Act and other measures. I would have had to return to the U.S. for three straight years to vote against DJT.
I am not Sheinbaum, but I would be very reluctant to join with the U.S. in the use of force against Mexican citizens, even if those Mexican citizens might be cartel members.
All of the business owners I have spoken with have had to pay protection money to cartels, and most have been forced to close their businesses. Those Mexicans consider the cartels to be a cancer and would welcome the gringos bombing them into oblivion, but I always tell them that the cure will kill the patient.
These are challenging times for those practicing non-violent resistance. But I agree with you, it's the best approach, especially when it comes to prevention. Once violence or atrocities are being committed, I cannot find too many examples of, for example, where genocides are underway, that were ended only with non-violence.
Love your writing. Thanks for this. I’m an introvert economist. I was out today as well. 11k people showed up in Asheville, NC.
I’m writing about how we move away from trickle down to trickle up economics. We may get the political right. We need to get the economics right as well to move forward. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, I am always inspired by your writing and your spirit. Thanks. 🙏
Thanks for this. Marching is what we have. We in the USA are used to having more, we need to adjust. This morning I did a media review about noon, mountain time. Substack, You Tube, CNN, MS Now. Both the left & billionaire media talking heads all are saying the same thing: this NKD is all a Kabuki dance, a nice show, but is basically useless. The dems don't have a plan. What will they do to fix all of this? One of the left ones even brought up Nancy Pelosi for helping cause this. I couldn't believe it. The at-the-march interviews were the same: what do you hope to accomplish here? I'm still depressed from viewing the media coverage. Regular democratic and anti-fascist voters have no prominent media left. Zero. I'm so sad about that. Marching is what we have.
Yes, but . . . how we got here is they inverted the model. They used legal avenues to worm their way into institutional infrastructure in all facets of American life, not just the government. Like the movements mentioned, they were patient. Since 1971, they've been laying down the bricks for where we are now. One big obstacle is they're on the inside with all the money, assets (military), ability to seize voter rolls/machines and doge data access. . . We have the numbers, but not sure we have the patience to outlast them.
You will. You’re supported by the rest of the world. Your leadership and ‘mainstream’ media people are not. How could so many become so corrupt!! All the best from Australia and all the rest of us non-Americans.
Thank you for another masterpiece of journalism. Thank you also for validating another group avoidant, narcissist aware woman. You have opened my eyes to so much…..gratitude
I upgraded my subscription to paid today. I should have done it sooner. My apologies. I love your work. Keep doing what you’re doing, exactly as you’re doing it. It matters and the quality is among the best of the best.
I find it interesting that those repressive regimes were US backed. We need to fix our own country and stop 'fixing' others. Let’s support the people everywhere!
I'm re-acquainting with the Argentine abuelas right now thanks to Haley Cohen Gilliland's "A Flower Traveled in My Blood."
Have you considered boxing Alisa? One-two-plus a nice uppercut to the ribs, mmm! Great article, great history receipts, timely, needed (for me at least). This is the kind of evidence that is so helpful to be reminded of, thank you! And your delivery is fantastic. Of course.
You damn shore know how to find the facts & write 'em up like the professional you are. I appreciate you.
Thank you for this as a protester from a little, mostly red, town in NH.
And from a little red country town in Georgia.
Great history of non-violence in the Western Hemisphere! It reminds me of Mark Kurlansky’s similarly titled book on the history of nonviolence, which focuses on World War II and Eastern Europe.
Living in Mexico, I feel the threat of violence being projected into Mexico via pressure or coercion from the Trump administration, starting with the killing of El Mencho, to prevent or forestall direct unilateral military action against Mexican cartels by the U.S. military. And there are more threats to Mexico from the Trump administration.
There is also pressure and retaliation against Mexico for helping Cuba with fuel and humanitarian aid shipments. With Trump’s threatened takeover of Cuba, Mexico could face additional threats of violence and intimidation from the Trump administration.
I am also apprehensive about returning to the United States to visit family, and I am not looking forward to higher airfares for my return trip due to the fuel crisis precipitated by Trump’s war with Iran.
From what I understand, Trump is making it harder to vote for Expats with the Save Act and other measures. I would have had to return to the U.S. for three straight years to vote against DJT.
I am not Sheinbaum, but I would be very reluctant to join with the U.S. in the use of force against Mexican citizens, even if those Mexican citizens might be cartel members.
All of the business owners I have spoken with have had to pay protection money to cartels, and most have been forced to close their businesses. Those Mexicans consider the cartels to be a cancer and would welcome the gringos bombing them into oblivion, but I always tell them that the cure will kill the patient.
These are challenging times for those practicing non-violent resistance. But I agree with you, it's the best approach, especially when it comes to prevention. Once violence or atrocities are being committed, I cannot find too many examples of, for example, where genocides are underway, that were ended only with non-violence.
Thank you for yet another crucial contribution. You rock.
Thank you for putting it plainly. Yes, yes, yes. All the best dear people.
Love your writing. Thanks for this. I’m an introvert economist. I was out today as well. 11k people showed up in Asheville, NC.
I’m writing about how we move away from trickle down to trickle up economics. We may get the political right. We need to get the economics right as well to move forward. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime, I am always inspired by your writing and your spirit. Thanks. 🙏
Thanks for this. Marching is what we have. We in the USA are used to having more, we need to adjust. This morning I did a media review about noon, mountain time. Substack, You Tube, CNN, MS Now. Both the left & billionaire media talking heads all are saying the same thing: this NKD is all a Kabuki dance, a nice show, but is basically useless. The dems don't have a plan. What will they do to fix all of this? One of the left ones even brought up Nancy Pelosi for helping cause this. I couldn't believe it. The at-the-march interviews were the same: what do you hope to accomplish here? I'm still depressed from viewing the media coverage. Regular democratic and anti-fascist voters have no prominent media left. Zero. I'm so sad about that. Marching is what we have.
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Yes, but . . . how we got here is they inverted the model. They used legal avenues to worm their way into institutional infrastructure in all facets of American life, not just the government. Like the movements mentioned, they were patient. Since 1971, they've been laying down the bricks for where we are now. One big obstacle is they're on the inside with all the money, assets (military), ability to seize voter rolls/machines and doge data access. . . We have the numbers, but not sure we have the patience to outlast them.
You will. You’re supported by the rest of the world. Your leadership and ‘mainstream’ media people are not. How could so many become so corrupt!! All the best from Australia and all the rest of us non-Americans.
We have a choice right now, this is the exact time. Do we slide into a dark age, or do we evolve? Does the primate rule, or does the spark rise?
Cogent, on point, and beautifully written. Thank you.
Thank you for another masterpiece of journalism. Thank you also for validating another group avoidant, narcissist aware woman. You have opened my eyes to so much…..gratitude
I upgraded my subscription to paid today. I should have done it sooner. My apologies. I love your work. Keep doing what you’re doing, exactly as you’re doing it. It matters and the quality is among the best of the best.
I find it interesting that those repressive regimes were US backed. We need to fix our own country and stop 'fixing' others. Let’s support the people everywhere!
Interesting and also gutting.