Martin, Voter fraud--including Republican-run polling locations disenfranchising legitimate Democrat voters--is my biggest concern this year.
Things are moving in the right direction for Harris-Walz and our Democracy. BUT I'm encouraging everyone to ACT: 1) Vote, for sure. I know that everyone reading Martin's post will vote, but please make sure others in your circle vote, too. 2) Step up and do something "extra" this year, maybe. For example: Be a poll watcher. Your State Democratic party will give you free training. It is just a one-day commitment (election day). These are just some examples. It's really pretty easy and painless. WE ALL must work together to STOP THE STEAL.
FYI: In 2022, I was a poll watcher and the Republicans running the poll were IDing people! I heard a woman ask for a woman voter's ID. When the voter questioned it, the poll worker said, "Well I don't know you. We need to make sure we know everyone who comes in to vote." THAT IS NOT how it works. If your name is in the registered voter book, if you haven't moved, etc. you DO NOT have to show an ID. If you've moved, and this is the first time voting on a new precinct, you MUST show an ID. But the Registrar indicates which voters must show ID--the poll workers can't ask whomever they "don't know or recognize" to show an ID. We must make sure these procedures are followed correctly--especially in the so-called "swing states" where every vote will matter!
Writing for America, to elect sane, sensible, serious, and smart leaders.
If ever we needed to function at our highest levels, if ever we needed to think clearly, if ever we needed to rely on facts, that time is now.
What I see and hear from our political world are people living only in the emotional reactions of the moment. This is a very bad way to make any important decision. Choosing our leadership across the nation is a very important serious decision.
We can help ourselves make better decisions and to clarify our thoughts by writing. I mean literally writing, in our own hand, in our own words. Writing, as in pen and paper, not typing on a phone or computer.
We can start by writing about what we want for our country. What are our goals for this nation? What is the best way to achieve them? And who are the people most capable of that leadership?
This writing is for you alone. No one ever has to see it. No one is ever going to judge what you say or how you say it. It is for your benefit. This will help you get a grip on your ideas and will help overcome the pain connected with living in emotions. And help you make better decisions when choosing our leaders, both locally and nationally.
Writing for America will help you, and help all of us.
Sample questions
What makes America America?
What does America mean to me?
What do I want for our country?
What do I think is our common good?
How can we achieve it?
In my work, job, or business do I find that most people are honest and trustworthy?
Martin, Voter fraud--including Republican-run polling locations disenfranchising legitimate Democrat voters--is my biggest concern this year.
Things are moving in the right direction for Harris-Walz and our Democracy. BUT I'm encouraging everyone to ACT: 1) Vote, for sure. I know that everyone reading Martin's post will vote, but please make sure others in your circle vote, too. 2) Step up and do something "extra" this year, maybe. For example: Be a poll watcher. Your State Democratic party will give you free training. It is just a one-day commitment (election day). These are just some examples. It's really pretty easy and painless. WE ALL must work together to STOP THE STEAL.
FYI: In 2022, I was a poll watcher and the Republicans running the poll were IDing people! I heard a woman ask for a woman voter's ID. When the voter questioned it, the poll worker said, "Well I don't know you. We need to make sure we know everyone who comes in to vote." THAT IS NOT how it works. If your name is in the registered voter book, if you haven't moved, etc. you DO NOT have to show an ID. If you've moved, and this is the first time voting on a new precinct, you MUST show an ID. But the Registrar indicates which voters must show ID--the poll workers can't ask whomever they "don't know or recognize" to show an ID. We must make sure these procedures are followed correctly--especially in the so-called "swing states" where every vote will matter!
Writing for America, to elect sane, sensible, serious, and smart leaders.
If ever we needed to function at our highest levels, if ever we needed to think clearly, if ever we needed to rely on facts, that time is now.
What I see and hear from our political world are people living only in the emotional reactions of the moment. This is a very bad way to make any important decision. Choosing our leadership across the nation is a very important serious decision.
We can help ourselves make better decisions and to clarify our thoughts by writing. I mean literally writing, in our own hand, in our own words. Writing, as in pen and paper, not typing on a phone or computer.
We can start by writing about what we want for our country. What are our goals for this nation? What is the best way to achieve them? And who are the people most capable of that leadership?
This writing is for you alone. No one ever has to see it. No one is ever going to judge what you say or how you say it. It is for your benefit. This will help you get a grip on your ideas and will help overcome the pain connected with living in emotions. And help you make better decisions when choosing our leaders, both locally and nationally.
Writing for America will help you, and help all of us.
Sample questions
What makes America America?
What does America mean to me?
What do I want for our country?
What do I think is our common good?
How can we achieve it?
In my work, job, or business do I find that most people are honest and trustworthy?
When I look around my community, what do I see?
Doris McTague
612-845-6779
dorismctague3@icloud.com