Can I be honest? I’m nervous.
So many people who think like me, who’ve done their research, who think for themselves are going out to vote and telling everyone to go out and vote, but we are not helping those who are currently being manipulated by lies to understand what we understand.
We’re saying, “Do your civic duty.” “Vote.” But we are not finding ways to educate others with the truth, countering the lies they’ve believed with facts, or addressing their concerns that have swayed them to the other side.
When VP Harris ran and lost, many of us were certain that if she had been in the running longer, she could’ve won. So what are we waiting on for a formal declaration this time? Maybe we should give it another year and hope history doesn’t repeat itself.
During her short campaign more time was spent “preaching to the choir” (similar to what Hillary… Senator Clinton did) about what he was doing and why he was a bad choice, than actually stating what she stood for, what her policies, changes, and stance would be. And next to no time was spent PUBLICLY and repeatedly addressing the concerns of those who would’ve likely voted for her had they known the stances they took against her were based on lies and smear campaigns.
I am legit bothered and thinking about this every day, because as a neurodivergent human pattern recognition is my gift and curse. We are on our way to repeating the same bullshit because NOTHING IS CHANGING!
People with platforms that know these facts need to be using their voice, influence, numbers, and the attention of their followers to combat the ignorance that is going to have us with the same pres ’til he leaves this earth. I’m just waiting for him to get the ruling that he can do this sh*t forever and that we no longer get to vote. And if you think that’s never gonna happen, I never thought any of this other stuff could happen here either. Who knew that a reality star could become the leader of the free world? That MILLIONS of people would actually vote for him… even after knowing all the despicable things he’s done? That our children would be experiencing more racism than some of us ever did as a result of his influence (well, a result of him letting people know being politically correct is no longer necessary)? That US citizens would be carted off to modern day concentration camps by the government’s order? And so much other stuff that I don’t even need to list.
Hollywood wouldn’t even buy the script we’re living. It’s that unbelievable. AND we’re on our way to more of it because no one is/few are countering the bullsh*t with provable facts. No one should be able to claim, “We didn’t know.” But they can because we who do know are just talking to each other about how bad it is, rather than being VERY LOUD about the truth of things, posting about the undeniable facts that make him a bad choice for most of us.
I’m so concerned. I don’t care if you voted. Who did you educate? What did you share that could highlight important considerations? Who have you talked to?
I wish my brain could hold the facts and figures and truths so I could use my platform even more. I do what I can, though. I share what I can, though. I share when others who do know talk about it. I’m doing my part. And I hope that more will do their part.
All I’m saying is that my reach is small, but some of y’all have the influence and you’re wasting it. Stop telling everybody to vote while not telling them the truth so they can vote responsibly.
Stop “preaching to the choir.” Talking to each other is not going to change things. Educating those who are loud and wrong is how we change things. Finding common ground to develop the rapport that allows people with opposing views to listen is how we change things. Getting the people who are listening to speeches instead of doing their own research to look at the facts and see they’ve been lied to is how we change things. But if we don’t do more than just tell everybody to vote, we’re gonna get an even worse version. It’s worse every term.
Trust they’ll be at the polls so we need to do our part to get the facts out everywhere. Gotta create curiosity that causes people to question their certainty about him. He’s been lying to so many groups for such a long time. And they fully believe him and are fully loyal. Somebody’s gotta say something to snap them out of it before it’s too late.
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
This is MY opinion and around here that’s the only opinion. I don’t post to debate. If you disagree, please don’t comment. I don’t care. You can feel free to read the other 98% of my blogs/podcasts that are not political, or just forget I exist. It’s okay.
Thanks for being here.
