Pete Buttigieg, Stacey Abrams, J. Michael Luttig, Sophia Bush and so many more launched a new initiative to fight for our democracy and freedom together - conservatives, liberals and independents.
I agree completely with the truths articulated by these folks... BUT I can't figure out what concrete actions this group is taking in order to defend those truths. I don't mean to be cynical because every voice that talks about democracy does help in a tiny way...but lots and lots of voices have been criticizing Donald Trump's attack on democracy for a very long time, and look where that talk alone has gotten us... Talk about democracy - and about freedom, the rule of law, etc. - is always welcome. But genuine action and resistance is what is needed. I'll be eagerly waiting and sincerely hoping that this organization does more than praise democracy - that it actually defends democracy in tangible ways.
I totally absolutely agree. We need to level up and create a Real Resistance for Democracy & Freedom. An actual leader must be appointed to lead a resistance against this fascist regime. We have gone over the tipping point. A concentration camp was built in Florida isn’t that enough of a hideous and grotesque abuse of power? Getting the definitions about what freedom and democracy stands for is well intended. But on the 4th of July 2025, I woke up fatigued and punched in the face. I woke up hardened, betrayed and hurt by the people who are paid by us, the tax payers, to protect are freedoms and our democracy 🥹😢. the current administration, are all working towards building a fascist regime, where incompetence and blind loyalty has replaced duty to one’s constituents in upholding one’s vow to the Constitution. This Rapist, Racist and Multi-faceted Felon, and his team of evil cabinet members and followers are deplorable human stains on humanity.
People with platforms and a bit of reputational power is a very good development. I hope they can muster more than toothbrushes to bring to this gun fight at the OK corral. The other side has lots of very big guns and permission to break the law. Toothbrushes and knives will not be enough for their guns.
That's why I am hoping the Military will keep their word and defend the Constitution and the citizens of the United States. Good Lord look at little Ukraine!
They will try to do just that. Perhaps the Military are not the problem. ICE will now become larger than all our federal enforcers combined. They have been given permission to hide and break the law without ANY consequences. They are the new Brown Shirts with some differences but even more dangerous under the right conditions. They will soon become an illegal force operating under the rule of law for everyone else but them.
Concrete action is to watch elections closely - I think somehow someone (probably Musk people) figured out how to hack enough voting machines to make a difference. There are some interesting reports of voter anomolies in "blue" districts. I think the notion that you can take a voting machine, modify it, and simple assure election officials that you haven't changed the outcome is absurd. All software in all machines should be audited by independent software experts - maybe a team made up of both dems and repubs. Either that, or all paper ballots and all counted by hand. Pretty sure Trump was not kidding when he said this was the last election - he and his people sure act like they will no longer be accountable.
They did it! Musk said he did, We even know how they did it. It was on Facebook in detail. Trump stated before the election his people didn’t need to vote. He would win. Musk also said he would. They used Musk and changed them just before the vote with a program the machines could not detect. How would anyone think Harris did not get one vote in blue states. Duh
She seceded before full counts were finished. Every one knows there is only one way we will get our Constitution back,
Read this article - she's done a hell of a lot of deep research going back to early 2000's, pulled a lot of threads together. Your elections probably *were* rigged.
I love this but if you want to reach the majority of our country you need to write and share information at a 3rd grade level. Today’s average person does not read and does not understand lofty language sadly!!
I agree and commit myself to the same goals. We must never go back, Never give up. Never forget. We must always remember the changes we fought for to create a society of inclusion, acceptance of differences, promoting diversity, inclusion,,equity, justice, listen to opinions, promote tolerance of differences, embracing history that’s tells the truth. Never accept attempts to ever again whitewash our history. Remembering never forget but continues the struggles to maintain and create a more perfect Union.
I definitely like the idea, not sure it’s doable or what we could do. Also, tried to access by going to google and they had nothing. How can we access this organizations?
I will look into this link, though I have a few concerns. I have seen coverage of the protests in Los Angeles as well as other areas. I have seen a few video clips of ordinary people standing up to these ICE 'agents' causing them in a couple of situations, to retreat back to their vehicles. I am in full support of these individuals removing their face coverings, as there is much likelihood that several of them were among the terrorists of January 6 (Should that not be an automatic disqualification for any federal positions, as well as state jobs?).
I know that people want peaceful, legal methods to work, to help save and preserve our Constitution, the rule of law, justice, freedom ,equality, inclusion, opportunity, the things that define the American dream. I know that there are people who are willing to dedicate their lives for the cause, even imprisonment, even death itself. What concerns me, any others, is that there is an administration, a president and his lackeys, who are willing to do anything .....Anything at all...and, sadly, that includes killing people to force their will on the people.
And yet, I cannot be silent, as I will continue to express my thoughts on the evils being committed by this man, the most corrupt, soulless being in existence today.
Leadership and direction are the key. Committees of correspondence in this age of digital communications are a start, but direction is needed. The script of resistance needs authors, not the diversity of Substack. A call must be made for organization. We volunteer, will you open the door of leadership. We need to be visible and vocal, but organized and on message
The one thing is the 2nd amendment! I was against guns being used by evil people. Our militia may not be with us. The one thing Germany citizen didn't have were weapons! There are about 140 million people in the U.S. over the age of 30 or about 120 million between the ages of 35-64. Point made
I love the idea, but like others here, I'm tired of the talking and would like to see more than a 2 hr protest every 5 weeks. That has gotten us nowhere 😞.
I agree completely with the truths articulated by these folks... BUT I can't figure out what concrete actions this group is taking in order to defend those truths. I don't mean to be cynical because every voice that talks about democracy does help in a tiny way...but lots and lots of voices have been criticizing Donald Trump's attack on democracy for a very long time, and look where that talk alone has gotten us... Talk about democracy - and about freedom, the rule of law, etc. - is always welcome. But genuine action and resistance is what is needed. I'll be eagerly waiting and sincerely hoping that this organization does more than praise democracy - that it actually defends democracy in tangible ways.
I totally absolutely agree. We need to level up and create a Real Resistance for Democracy & Freedom. An actual leader must be appointed to lead a resistance against this fascist regime. We have gone over the tipping point. A concentration camp was built in Florida isn’t that enough of a hideous and grotesque abuse of power? Getting the definitions about what freedom and democracy stands for is well intended. But on the 4th of July 2025, I woke up fatigued and punched in the face. I woke up hardened, betrayed and hurt by the people who are paid by us, the tax payers, to protect are freedoms and our democracy 🥹😢. the current administration, are all working towards building a fascist regime, where incompetence and blind loyalty has replaced duty to one’s constituents in upholding one’s vow to the Constitution. This Rapist, Racist and Multi-faceted Felon, and his team of evil cabinet members and followers are deplorable human stains on humanity.
People with platforms and a bit of reputational power is a very good development. I hope they can muster more than toothbrushes to bring to this gun fight at the OK corral. The other side has lots of very big guns and permission to break the law. Toothbrushes and knives will not be enough for their guns.
That's why I am hoping the Military will keep their word and defend the Constitution and the citizens of the United States. Good Lord look at little Ukraine!
They will try to do just that. Perhaps the Military are not the problem. ICE will now become larger than all our federal enforcers combined. They have been given permission to hide and break the law without ANY consequences. They are the new Brown Shirts with some differences but even more dangerous under the right conditions. They will soon become an illegal force operating under the rule of law for everyone else but them.
Will you join?
I tried to find them earlier but there is no web presence that I could find. So yes, if they are joinable.
Just go to weholdtruths.org
Concrete action is to watch elections closely - I think somehow someone (probably Musk people) figured out how to hack enough voting machines to make a difference. There are some interesting reports of voter anomolies in "blue" districts. I think the notion that you can take a voting machine, modify it, and simple assure election officials that you haven't changed the outcome is absurd. All software in all machines should be audited by independent software experts - maybe a team made up of both dems and repubs. Either that, or all paper ballots and all counted by hand. Pretty sure Trump was not kidding when he said this was the last election - he and his people sure act like they will no longer be accountable.
They did it! Musk said he did, We even know how they did it. It was on Facebook in detail. Trump stated before the election his people didn’t need to vote. He would win. Musk also said he would. They used Musk and changed them just before the vote with a program the machines could not detect. How would anyone think Harris did not get one vote in blue states. Duh
She seceded before full counts were finished. Every one knows there is only one way we will get our Constitution back,
We already know that from Trumps mouth and Musk. WE even know how.
Read this article - she's done a hell of a lot of deep research going back to early 2000's, pulled a lot of threads together. Your elections probably *were* rigged.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dissentinbloom/p/forensic-copies-of-voting-software?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=j83t9
Web site: https://www.weholdtruths.com/
The organizers are respected activists and elected public officials,
each of whom have already demonstrated their commitment to
democracy. It cost nothing to join, and is, at a minimum, a fine attempt
to organize a collaborative initiative to regain and retain our country. I am
IN, and encourage everyone to explore this at the link above.
Yes. And it will take a lot of work. It will take the many generations alive now working together! Let's do it!
I love this but if you want to reach the majority of our country you need to write and share information at a 3rd grade level. Today’s average person does not read and does not understand lofty language sadly!!
I agree and commit myself to the same goals. We must never go back, Never give up. Never forget. We must always remember the changes we fought for to create a society of inclusion, acceptance of differences, promoting diversity, inclusion,,equity, justice, listen to opinions, promote tolerance of differences, embracing history that’s tells the truth. Never accept attempts to ever again whitewash our history. Remembering never forget but continues the struggles to maintain and create a more perfect Union.
I definitely like the idea, not sure it’s doable or what we could do. Also, tried to access by going to google and they had nothing. How can we access this organizations?
Thanks!
Okay, what's next? Tell us what to do and we'll do it.
It's going to take all of us TOGETHER!
I will look into this link, though I have a few concerns. I have seen coverage of the protests in Los Angeles as well as other areas. I have seen a few video clips of ordinary people standing up to these ICE 'agents' causing them in a couple of situations, to retreat back to their vehicles. I am in full support of these individuals removing their face coverings, as there is much likelihood that several of them were among the terrorists of January 6 (Should that not be an automatic disqualification for any federal positions, as well as state jobs?).
I know that people want peaceful, legal methods to work, to help save and preserve our Constitution, the rule of law, justice, freedom ,equality, inclusion, opportunity, the things that define the American dream. I know that there are people who are willing to dedicate their lives for the cause, even imprisonment, even death itself. What concerns me, any others, is that there is an administration, a president and his lackeys, who are willing to do anything .....Anything at all...and, sadly, that includes killing people to force their will on the people.
And yet, I cannot be silent, as I will continue to express my thoughts on the evils being committed by this man, the most corrupt, soulless being in existence today.
I will end here.
Leadership and direction are the key. Committees of correspondence in this age of digital communications are a start, but direction is needed. The script of resistance needs authors, not the diversity of Substack. A call must be made for organization. We volunteer, will you open the door of leadership. We need to be visible and vocal, but organized and on message
I wonder what would happen if one of these ICE were shot while kidnapping someone?
The one thing is the 2nd amendment! I was against guns being used by evil people. Our militia may not be with us. The one thing Germany citizen didn't have were weapons! There are about 140 million people in the U.S. over the age of 30 or about 120 million between the ages of 35-64. Point made
I love the idea, but like others here, I'm tired of the talking and would like to see more than a 2 hr protest every 5 weeks. That has gotten us nowhere 😞.