fullpraxisnow:

““Because we are now all rooting for his success in uniting and leading the country. The peaceful transition of power is one of the hallmarks of our democracy. And over the next few months, we are going to show that to the world.Now, everybody is sad when their side loses an election. But the day after, we have to remember that we’re actually all on one team.”

That was Obama, the day after Trump’s victory. I could have pulled a similar quote from Clinton’s concession, or from countless liberal pundits who have said the same. Silicon valley billionaires have congratulated Trump on his win and promised to work with him, and some of the “principled” Never Trump conservatives lasted a whole thirty minutes after his victory before deciding that “never” is a figurative term. These sentiments, combined with the soothing ceremony of the American transfer of power, have been enough to convince many that everything might be okay. That, at the very least, we should wait and see how Trump governs before we oppose him.

That is a fantasy. …We’re in for an ultra-conservative unified government that will see all of the Great Society and most of the New Deal rolled back or privatized. Violence against people of color by the state will be even further legitimized, the carceral state will certainly grow, and we will certainly go to war. Countless people will die from lack of functional healthcare, from hunger, and from the police, not to mention the people outside the country who will die. And, of course, it will be a white nationalist government either way, but it will be inflected by Pence’s particular brand of homophobia and misogyny.”

– Craig Martin | Don’t Let Anyone Tell You It’ll Be Okay

joncolbert:

inspiredbybooks1:

GET TO KNOW ME: People Who Inspire Me (Real Or Fictional, Alive Or Dead) [1/10] → Hillary Rodham Clinton

↳“Always aim high, work hard, and care deeply about what you believe in. And, when you stumble, keep faith. And, when you’re knocked down, get right back up and never listen to anyone who says you can’t or shouldn’t go on”

She is life goals. ♡♡♡

wilwheaton:

micdotcom:

Trump supporter punches woman in face for expressing political views to friend over dinner

As Gothamist reported, an argument between diners at Bar Tabac, a French restaurant in Brooklyn, ended in assault at around 6:50 p.m. on Saturday. Two women discussing politics apparently caught the ear of two Trump supporters at a neighboring table. After being reseated, one of the men punched the woman in the face. The men got away — but the restaurant issued a firm statement.

This is not normal.

wilwheaton:

Fantastic work, Trump voters. You sure stuck it to the Establishment!

emilyisobsessed:

Who has the better relationship with Bo?

christel-thoughts:

alwaysbewoke:

leaving this right here…

you’re still bigoted if you’re indifferent to the pain and suffering of people different from you though. 

it’s not just “i hate Brown/Black/lgbt/Muslim/Jewish people”; it’s also “I’m able to turn a blind eye to their suffering because i don’t consider it important. i only recognize and care for the pain of others like me”.

ionaonie:

janel-moloney:

Lin-Manuel Miranda Talks Election Night