When we moved in 2020 we knew that we were about to be political pioneers for progressive Democrats when we passed a billboard of Republican propaganda with a picture of Portland riots and a tagline of “don’t let this happen to Montana”. The interesting thing is we met so many others just like us.

A few more!

Why would I support your mission when every article appears to be written by AI?

I’ve been waiting over 2 months for a truck part that will keep me participating in the economy.

Everything out of your kitchen is delicious! It’s the end result that matters, not how you got there.

It didn’t let me finish.
#archiebraystudentwork

I love reading that voting with my dollars works, the few of them I have left.

My first thought was it’s trying to prop up Tesla. My second thought was that’s not going to work, even if I know folks that are ready to buy Tesla shares because they think it will rebound.

It appears contentment, trust, and security is the path to happiness. That’s understandable why the U.S. is unhappy and the adage that “unhappy people hurt people” perpetuates unhappiness.

This is how capitalism works for the bottom of the market. We need to see more of this and believe in our own power.

<that’s me at the drag brunch Pride kickoff with bottomless mimosas. The hardest part of aging is that no one seems to be interested in what I have to say about anything. So I let them prattle on ad nauseam and nod politely.
For myself, curiosity is what gets me out of bed, so I find it.

It’s a start. Personally I use more specific targets for boycotting that have a greater impact. Canceled Amazon, won’t vacation in Florida or Idaho and I support small businesses that also support my politics. I use cash for small purchases. This isn’t about virtue signaling, but doing my small part