tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-276124452024-03-17T21:59:31.367-05:00The Wild Reed<strong>Thoughts & interests of a queer seeker of the <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/08/michael-morwood-on-divine-presence.html">Divine Presence</a>;<br>of a “<a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/05/the-soul-of-dancer.html">soul dancer</a>,” seeking to embody with grace and verve<br>the <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/jesus-mystic-and-prophet.html">mystico-prophetic</a> spiritual tradition</strong>Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.comBlogger4678125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-73805551291775912972024-03-13T22:01:00.036-05:002024-03-17T12:19:53.349-05:00Why “Revolutionary Love” Gives Michelle Alexander Hope<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDYIPi6LlZ0C5qMWO-ll8fjRapwzYxTFjeP-A1eoWaYhDZsbbheQu4D5gFQ3xVz_nLdFBX3u6jkKsPWC6QQ4M-gOsDjOs84GrPaSlfNSmdC6gsdeHszm2LZx4JNlI2p7q6AORdToSr6_4wEdGVvxYUcbLFqTFQZ5uKDQsM6k0kW6J190nFVxXjA/s407/MichelleAlexander.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" width="200" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXDYIPi6LlZ0C5qMWO-ll8fjRapwzYxTFjeP-A1eoWaYhDZsbbheQu4D5gFQ3xVz_nLdFBX3u6jkKsPWC6QQ4M-gOsDjOs84GrPaSlfNSmdC6gsdeHszm2LZx4JNlI2p7q6AORdToSr6_4wEdGVvxYUcbLFqTFQZ5uKDQsM6k0kW6J190nFVxXjA/s200/MichelleAlexander.PNG"/></a></div><a href=https://newjimcrow.com/about-the-author>Michelle Alexander</a>, author of <a href=https://newjimcrow.com><i>The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness</i></a>, was interviewed today on <i>Democracy Now</i> about her latest piece in <i>The Nation</i>, “<a href=https://www.thenation.com/article/activism/mlk-vietnam-war-speech-gaza-democracy>Only Revolutionary Love Can Save Us Now</a>.”<br>
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When talking about revolutionary love, Alexander draws from the words and insights of <a href=https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr>Martin Luther King Jr</a>.<br>
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Writes Alexander:<br>
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<blockquote>King was right back then. And he’s still right. He’s just as right today as he was fifty years ago about the corrupting forces of capitalism, militarism, and racism and how they lead inexorably toward war. He was right that, if machines and computers and property rights and profits are considered more important than people, we are doomed. . . . Above all, he was right about what is required of us now: to speak and to act with unprecedented courage and with love. To oppose all forms of hate and racism, including antisemitism and Islamophobia. To oppose any policy and any economic system that places profit over people. And to reject militarism and state violence as the answer to our most profound, seemingly intractable conflicts and struggles. If we are to honor the principles and values for which King sacrificed his life, we must demand a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the occupation of Palestine. We must speak unpopular truths and organize to save our planet, rebirth our democracy, and embrace human creativity and the natural beauty of our world rather than artificial intelligence and virtual reality.</blockquote><br>
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When <a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/13/michelle_alexander_revolutionary_love>interviewed</a> earlier today on <i>Democracy Now!</i>, Alexander was asked about what gives her hope in these troubled times. Following is part of what she said.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat gives me hope right now is that, despite everything, revolutionary love is bursting and blossoming in all kinds of places and spaces. Years of relentless and patient organizing and deep learning about each other’s histories and struggles have led to a moment when Black activists are showing up at protests organized by Jewish students who are raising their voices in solidarity with Palestinians who are suffering occupation and annihilation in Gaza. And, you know, this is due to connections that have been made over the course of years between liberation struggles on the streets of Ferguson and those occurring in Palestine. And these small acts of revolutionary love are leading to movements, are building movements that just might help us change everything.<br>
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And, you know, we see this in communities everywhere, where people are connecting dots between climate change and racial and gender injustice. We see it in the movement to stop Cop City in Atlanta. We see it in movements for clean water and food. And we see that people are making connections between liberation struggles here at home and those occurring around the world, as well as connections between the violence of policing and incarceration and the violence of militarism and the relentless assault on Gaza.<br>
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So, you know, people are turning towards really promising forms of movement building, incredible acts of courage in this moment, speaking unpopular truths. And that gives me hope, even in a time when there is so much reason for fear and anxiety, that can be paralyzing.<br>
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. . . [W]hat makes King’s [1967 Riverside Church] <a href=https://www.commondreams.org/views/2018/01/15/beyond-vietnam-time-break-silence>speech</a> essential in this moment is that he was arguing that if we, as a nation, do not awaken from our collective delusions, we are doomed. . . . [H]e said we must rapidly shift from a thing-oriented society to a person-oriented society. He said when machines and computers, profit motives and property rights are considered more important than people, the giant triplet of racism, extreme materialism and militarism will never be conquered. . . . [I]f we fail to make this turn, if we fail to awaken, we are doomed. And he was right.<br>
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Whether we’re talking about climate change, AI, mass deportation, mass incarceration, the wars in Gaza or the wars on drugs, [King was] right, that if we don’t turn away from the corrupting forces of capitalism, militarism and racism, and embrace a truly revolutionary love for all people and all creation, we are doomed.<br>
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Towards the end of that speech at Riverside, he said there is such a thing as being too late. You know, he said over the bleached bones and jumbled residue of numerous civilizations are written the pathetic words “too late.”<br>
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And yet his message wasn’t a hopeless one. He was calling us to embrace a revolutionary movement, one that was grounded in an ethic of love. Just as <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_hooks>bell hooks</a> once said, as long as we refuse to embrace love in our struggles for liberation, we will not be able to create a culture of conversion where there’s a mass turning away from an ethic of domination. And that, ultimately, is what revolutionary love is all about and why I believe it is the only thing that can save us now.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Michelle Alexander</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Excerpted from “<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/13/michelle_alexander_revolutionary_love>‘Revolutionary Love’: Michelle Alexander on Gaza,<br>
Solidarity, MLK and What Gives Her Hope</a>”<br>
<i>Democracy Now!</i><br>
March 13, 2024</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/when-we-choose-love.html>When We Choose to Love</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2012/09/quote-of-day_11.html>Susan Raffo: Quote of the Day – September 11, 2012</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Michelle Alexander. <i>(Photo by Vivien Killilea/WireImage)</i></span><br>
<br>Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-85224028946090327602024-03-09T23:55:00.030-06:002024-03-14T10:46:22.796-05:00Marianne Williamson, the Cassandra of U.S. Politics, on the “True State of the Union”<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsKZG8Lgyqb4O7vVRkPra3Vlh50A3tcNNXl2I3bcnw_WoDCZFAQKUK89ZKU_jZUL1TOYZq-gqKIoxmgAHEdI1StHBXOVkL7f793n3AoB1MFi-lLFOOhnHnPnvFadriSWybfhDk09FvYsZHRaH5HfcKfmVz30rYIppLhMYxYamtjxJtf8LFf05bg/s2650/IMG_2503b.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="400" data-original-height="2650" data-original-width="1967" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLsKZG8Lgyqb4O7vVRkPra3Vlh50A3tcNNXl2I3bcnw_WoDCZFAQKUK89ZKU_jZUL1TOYZq-gqKIoxmgAHEdI1StHBXOVkL7f793n3AoB1MFi-lLFOOhnHnPnvFadriSWybfhDk09FvYsZHRaH5HfcKfmVz30rYIppLhMYxYamtjxJtf8LFf05bg/s400/IMG_2503b.JPG"/></a></div><br>
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I’ve long considered author, activist and two-time presidential candidate <a href=https://marianne2024.com>Marianne Williamson</a> the Cassandra of U.S. politics.<br>
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<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassandra>Cassandra</a>, after all, is the woman from Greek mythology who is given the gift of foresight yet roundly cursed with disbelief and scorn by others. In modern usage, Cassandra’s name is employed as a rhetorical device to indicate a person whose accurate prophecies, often of impending disaster, are not taken seriously or believed. Any doubts that Marianne Williamson is such a person are readily dispelled by both the ongoing mainstream media blackballing of her campaign and its message <i>and</i> this message itself, one most resolutely expressed in Marianne’s latest <a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com><i>Transform</i></a> posting, reprinted below.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">T</span>wo nights ago, President Biden gave a State of The Union address which was vigorous and largely effective.<br>
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At the same time, it showed all the signs of a candidate and a campaign cloistered away from the American people. The speech displayed way too little understanding of the struggles of life for the majority of Americans. Biden has been buffered from that reality by closed door events, staged “spontaneous drop-ins,” distanced from the press and from actual voters.<br>
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I have been talking with people around the country. I’ve heard their stories, their lives, their voices. I have spoken to individuals and communities who have been ignored by modern politicians. The true state of the union is that the average American is struggling, both spiritually and economically. And if Democrats want to win in 2024, we better start listening to people now. If we don’t – if it takes a Republican Senator in her tradwife-in-the-kitchen rebuttal to point out that people are choosing between buying their medicine or paying their rent – then we’re in trouble. Such an image of everyday despair is one the President himself should have used. And he should do more than just use the image, as the Republicans do. He should stand for policies that actually assuage the pain.<br>
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Denying that pain is a disastrous strategy for 2024. For the majority of Americans it can make you sound seriously out of touch if you refuse to even acknowledge the chronic stress that people are experiencing. I’ve been running for President because neither Republican nor Democratic elites are paying the attention that should be paid – that must be paid – to the West Virginia coal miners who have black lung disease yet no medical insurance, or the millions of children with asthma due to the toxic environment of their neighborhoods, who can’t even run for 30 seconds without running out of breath. The President’s message the other night was “Look at me! We’ve made a bit of a difference!”<br>
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Biden spoke at length about the struggles of reducing insulin prices, trying to negotiate drug prices, capping costs and so forth. It’s true that he has made those incremental changes. But those changes do not represent fundamental reform. What he should do, and what I would do, is to fight for Medicare for All. When 75-90 million people are uninsured or underinsured – when millions who have the insurance to cover a doctor’s visit still don’t have coverage for the tests or the medicine that the doctor prescribes – then the ubiquitous despair in modern American life isn’t ended. It’s simply tweaked.<br>
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Biden said he wants an economy “where everyone has a fair shot [. . .] and the poor have a way up,” yet his policies do not match his rhetoric. If that was really what he stood for, he would be fighting for a guaranteed living wage. Over the twelve years that Joe Biden has been in the White House, the minimum wage has not been lifted above $7.25 an hour. Someone needs to explain how you can work your way up from that.<br>
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Although the President argued for military aid to both Ukraine and Israel, nothing could be more obvious to the American people than that the forever war machine which dominates Washington is neither good for others nor good for us. The war in Gaza is a humanitarian disaster the President must put an end to, now. We need to begin an era in which we are as sophisticated in the ways of waging peace as we are sophisticated in the ways of waging war.<br>
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The speech went on to say “We are making history by confronting the climate crisis, not denying it.” I’m sorry, but the kind of history we’re making is not something that will impress our grandchildren. While the President has made admirable investments in clean energy, he has made even larger ones in dirty energy. He has given more oil drilling permits than even President Trump did. He has approved the Willow Project. There is a classic purse thief distraction technique going on here: bragging about all you do for the climate, in hopes people won’t notice how much more you do for Big Oil. In order for Democrats to win over a younger generation of Americans in 2024, we’re going to have to do a whole lot more than slowing down our walk to environmental disaster.<br>
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And whoever wrote that line in the speech that says “Respect free and fair elections!” certainly must know all the ways in which my own candidacy has been suppressed.<br>
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It’s not that people don’t realize Donald Trump is dangerous. Millions do. But not wanting Trump to be President does not necessarily equate with making sure you go vote for Biden. I know the Democratic establishment is under the impression that if they raise enough money, and make enough TV ads, then they’ll be able to scrape out a win in November. But they shouldn’t be so sure.<br>
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I’ve thought I was the best candidate to be the Democratic nominee, and I still do, for the very reason that I would be offering people much, much more. Our country needs universal healthcare, tuition free college and tech school, and a guaranteed living wage; the establishment of a Department of Peace and the Department of Children and Youth; a plan for reparations and the declaration of a Climate Emergency to mass mobilize for the development of a green energy economy; and ending America’s Drug War. I realize my chances for that occurring are drastically diminished. But I’m not sticking around in hopes that I can win; I’m sticking around in hopes that I can contribute. I know the way that voters hear me. I know I’m hitting a vein. I know that’s why the establishment muffled my campaign. But I’m going to keep talking – I’m staying in the race – because the things I’m proposing reflect some very deep yearnings of the American heart right now. They are things that would win the election.<br>
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We will not win by denying the truth of Americans’ everyday lived experience. Consumer confidence, as well as confidence in our future, are among the lowest ever. With increasing economic anxiety come diseases and deaths of despair. And voters don’t want to hear their pain glossed over; they want to hear their pain validated, and addressed.<br>
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Leadership at this time takes more than marketing skill; it takes vision. Simply arguing that Trump is so bad gives people nothing to vote for, only something to vote against. And we can do so much better. By offering people genuine hope that their lives can get better, by addressing not only the symptoms of our problems but their root causes, and by calling people to the great cause of creating a new chapter in American history, we can not only beat Trump - we can truly heal the nation.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Marianne Williamson</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">“<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/the-true-state-of-the-union>The True State of the Union</a>”<br />
<i>Transform</i><br>
March 9, 2024</span></div><br />
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<b>3/12/24 Update:</b> “Cassandra” speaks . . .<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/i-remain-in-the-race>I Remain in the Race</a> – Marianne Williamson (<i>Transform</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marianne-williamson-surprises-coming-second-multiple-states-leapfrogging-dean-phillips>Marianne Williamson Surprises by Coming In Second in Multiple States, Leapfrogging Dean Phillips</a> – Timothy H.J. Nerozzi (<i>Fox News</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.laprogressive.com/election-reform-campaigns/marian-williamson-slams-biden>Marianne Williamson Slams Biden’s “Tacit Approval of Genocide” in Gaza</a> – Carolina Ampudia and Bobby Johnson (<i>LA Progressive</i>, March 5, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYzdvLpb1kg>“This Occupation Is Illegal”: Marianne Williamson Calls Out Netanyahu Over Treatment of Palestine</a> – <i>Forbes Breaking News</i> (March 5, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRJEml94mo4>Marianne Williamson Calls for Gaza Ceasefire on Eve of Super Tuesday</a> – <i>Forbes Breaking News</i> (March 4, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marianne-williamson-returns-presidential-race-saying-biden-vulnerable-trump>Marianne Williamson Returns to Presidential Race, Saying Biden Is Vulnerable Against Trump</a> – Anders Hagstrom (<i>Fox News</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/02/20/biden-economy-campaign-message-better>Centrist Democrats Keep Bragging About the Economy. But Here’s the Problem</a> – Perry Bacon Jr. (<i>The Washington Post</i>, February 20, 2024).<br>
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<b>UPDATES:</b> <a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/primary-purpose-and-power>Primary Purpose and Power</a> – Marianne Williamson (<i>Transform</i>, March 12, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/a-working-class-susceptible-to-trump-needs-much-more-from-biden>A Working Class Susceptible to Trump Needs Much More From Biden</a> – Les Leopold (<i>Common Dreams</i>, March 13, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-budget>Biden 2025 Budget Would Offer “Welcome Relief,” But Not Enough</a> – Jessica Corbett (<i>Common Dreams</i>, March 11, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://apnews.com/article/trump-biden-primary-georgia-washington-mississippi-hawaii-15bb0084ad656903ffef14cfae822abd>Biden and Trump Clinch Nominations, Setting the Stage for a Grueling General Election Rematch</a> – Steve Peoples (<i>Associated Press News</i>, March 13, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/in-hopes-of-a-future-harvest>In Hopes of a Future Harvest</a> – Marianne Williamson (<i>Transform</i>, March 13, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/minnesotans-launch-super-tuesday-push.html>Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push for “Suspended But Not Ended” Candidate Marianne Williamson</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-welcome-return.html>A Welcome Return</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/this-super-tuesday-dont-be-uncommitted.html>This Super Tuesday, Don’t Be “Uncommitted” . . .</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/super-tuesday.html>Super Tuesday in Minnesota</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Marianne Williamson in Portsmouth, New Hampshire – <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Friday, January 20, 2024</a>. <i>(Photo: Michael J. Bayly)</i></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-66549417908352927362024-03-08T08:00:00.015-06:002024-03-11T23:08:45.333-05:00Remembering Kate McDonald, CSJ – 1929-2024<br>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIklH5gTAbLIqLDZLQEGW4joPRITlRhQYCRJdlSBDJccxt5-0Z24jqb0OR7FszHlQ-_vN6Xi5fanvoqbF1F63p3deCzb4UHStpvLh7WKkDQhDZOmN8YogDbCFRw5JjqAdkmaAyyb82p9baoNPUreEa1Mb1cS-FhaJJCCpwp3fhkesNNCnWUKYmIw/s588/20190323_205811-2b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" data-original-height="588" data-original-width="548" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIklH5gTAbLIqLDZLQEGW4joPRITlRhQYCRJdlSBDJccxt5-0Z24jqb0OR7FszHlQ-_vN6Xi5fanvoqbF1F63p3deCzb4UHStpvLh7WKkDQhDZOmN8YogDbCFRw5JjqAdkmaAyyb82p9baoNPUreEa1Mb1cS-FhaJJCCpwp3fhkesNNCnWUKYmIw/s200/20190323_205811-2b.jpg"/></a></div>Last month I had the great honor of delivering the "homily reflection" at the funeral mass for my dear friend <a href=https://csjcarondelet.org/remembering-sister-kathleen-kate-mcdonald-csj>Kathleen “Kate” McDonald, CSJ</a>.<br>
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Kate, one of the famous <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/04/celebrating-sisters-of-peace.html>McDonald sisters</a>, four biological sisters who all joined the <a href=https://csjstpaul.org>Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet – St. Paul Province</a>, died January 23. She was 94.<br>
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You may recall that Kate’s older sister, <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/remembering-rita-mcdonald-csj-1922-2023.html>Rita McDonald, CSJ</a>, died last October.<br>
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Following is my homily reflection for Kate. (<b>NOTE:</b> The service’s contemporary reading was an excerpt from Pope Francis’ <a href=https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/homilies/2013/documents/papa-francesco_20130728_celebrazione-xxviii-gmg.html>World Youth Day 2013 homily</a>, while the Gospel reading was <a href=https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205%3A1-11&version=NIV>Matthew 5: 1-11</a>, also known as The Beatitudes.)<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">F</span>riends, it’s a great honor to stand before you and share this homily reflection.<br>
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As we all know, our dear Kate embodied many different roles throughout her long life. Along with the roles she played within her family of birth, she was, within the context of her CSJ life, an administrator, a caregiver, an educator, a resource-finder, a listener, an advocate, a justice-seeker, a music-maker, a party-goer, a friend.<br>
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She was also both a mystic <i>and</i> a prophet. . . . But more about this a little later.<br>
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For now, just let me say that what underpinned and infused all of Kate’s different roles, responsibilities, and sources of life and meaning was her passion and dedication to being a <i>peacemaker</i>.<br>
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In all kinds of ways, Kathleen McDonald lived and taught peace. This was her signature way of both following the nonviolent way of Jesus <i>and</i> working to build that “better world,” that “civilization of love,” of which Pope Francis so eloquently speaks.<br>
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One of the most visible ways in which Kate did this was by participating, for well over a decade, in two weekly peace vigils – both of which took place each Wednesday – one in the morning and one in the afternoon.<br>
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It was at these vigils that I first got to know Kate. I was also a neighbor of hers, as in the late 1990s I lived not far from the 6th Street house in south Minneapolis that was home to Kate, her sister Rita, their fellow CSJ Marguerite, their dear friend Lang, and at least two feline companions.<br>
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It was a warm, welcoming home; and one that I recall being invited to many times to share a wonderfully home-cooked dinner. More often than not, our meal was followed by much laughter while watching one of the household’s favorite TV shows, <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keeping_Up_Appearances><i>Keeping Up Appearances</i></a>.<br>
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I always appreciated Kate and her sisters’ love of humor, and how they used and expressed it to balance the more serious aspects of their lives. Speaking of which, the weekly Wednesday morning vigil that Kate and many of us here today participated in, took place <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2007/06/award-winning-hellraisers-at-it-again.html>outside the corporate headquarters of Alliant TechSystems</a>, maker and seller of all kinds of weaponry, including landmines and cluster bombs.<br>
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The afternoon vigil was <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/11/in-wake-of-paris-attacks-saying-no-to.html>on the Lake St./Marshall Ave. Bridge</a>. Its focus was on drawing attention to the far-too-many U.S. foreign policy decisions that resulted in war.<br>
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It was on the Lake St. bridge one Wednesday afternoon that I took one of my favorite photos of Kate. We were there that day to protest the <a href=https://web.archive.org/web/20120609084340/http://www.cpinternet.com/~mbayly/facesofresistance5.htm>economic sanctions on Iraq</a>. These sanctions were adversely impacting the civilian population, children especially.<br>
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“Sanctions Kill,” Kate’s sign boldly declared to the passing commuters. Some honked in agreement and support, others gave far less charitable indications of their differing views.</blockquote><br>
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I think this image says much – not only about Kate’s dedication to truth-telling and peace-building, but also about the ways in which she prepared for and sustained herself in this work. The presence of the book is key in all of this. Let me explain why.<br>
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In the 2003 video documentary <a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMAEQ-a7dys><i>Four Sisters for Peace</i></a>, which was made at around the same time I took this photo of her, Kate was asked how she “stayed so positive and committed, even when bad things happened in the world.” Kate responded by saying: “I do inspirational reading, things that feed my soul; like something, maybe, from the Bible, something from a good poem, or something from a peace activist-writer – <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King_Jr.>Martin Luther King Jr.</a>, for instance. And I pray, meditate, and try to ground my soul in the morning; I take a little time to do that.”<br>
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Author <a href=https://williamsonlearningcenter.com>Marianne Williamson</a> writes that the cultivation of stillness is the best preparation for our response to the urgency of the times we’re living through. Kate clearly knew this as, through her daily inspirational reading, her meditating, and her cultivating of stillness and groundedness each morning, she was building <i>inner</i> peace.<br>
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This peace, Williamson reminds us, builds <i>non-reactivity</i>. In other words, it keeps us calm and focused in the midst of upheaval and hostility. I don’t know about you, but I hear these words and think immediately of Kate.<br>
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Williamson also reminds us that the inner peace we cultivate through times of intentional stillness builds courage, insight and intuition. It deepens the mind and expands the heart. And through us – through our thoughts and actions – this divinely-infused inner peace builds a new world.<br>
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Kate McDonald lived and breathed these spiritual truths. She knew that in order to be a peaceful presence and change-maker in the outer world, she needed to be a peaceful presence within herself. It was a balance she intentionally and lovingly cultivated; the fruits of which inspired many – myself included . . . and perhaps you as well.<br>
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This balance of the inner and the outer ensured that Kate was both a mystic and a prophet. The late South African theologian <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Nolan>Albert Nolan</a> once wrote that prophets are “people who speak out when others remain silent. They [constructively] criticize their own society, their own country, . . . their own religious institutions.” Sure sounds like our dear Kate.<br>
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Nolan lifts up Jesus as an example of a prophet. Yet he also reminds us that Jesus was a mystic as well, a person who longs to experience oneness with God. Because he was both mystic <i>and</i> prophet, Jesus, says Nolan, was grounded in a mystico-prophetic tradition that can be traced back to the prophets of the Old Testament.<br>
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Jesus’ life – and I contend <i>Kate’s</i> life – was a powerful example of prophesy and mysticism forming an inseparable whole. (And as Kate would say, “that’s ‘whole’ as in w.h.o.l.e.”)<br>
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Nolan highlights others who have similarly recognized that an inner life of stillness and prayer and an outer life of justice-making and peace-building are two sides of the same coin. These others include <a href=https://merton.org/chrono.aspx>Thomas Merton</a>, <a href=https://catholicworker.org/dorothy-day>Dorothy Day</a>, <a href=http://www.romerotrust.org.uk/who-was-romero>Oscar Romero</a>, <a href=https://www.mkgandhi.org/index.html>Mahatma Gandhi</a> and <a href=https://thekingcenter.org/about-tkc/martin-luther-king-jr>Martin Luther King Jr</a>. Not surprisingly, it was the writings of these people that I remember Kate reading on a regular basis for her own spiritual nourishment . . . I also remember her sharing snippets of these writings with myself and others on a regular basis for <i>our</i> spiritual nourishment.<br>
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Indeed, I wouldn’t be a bit surprised if the book Kate was reading that day on the bridge was written by one of these people. Nor would it surprise me if she had shared something from this book in the circle we gathered in for a few minutes at the end of each of our Wednesday afternoon vigils. That was just Kate’s way.<br>
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And so with all these stories and memories in mind and in heart, I say –<br>
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<i>Thank you and blessed are you, Kate, for being such a powerful and loving example of both mystic and prophet. In doing so, you lived, taught and created peace; you stayed involved in the often messy realities of this world; and you mindfully and joyfully worked to build all kinds of communities of love.<br>
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May our memories of you inspire us to do likewise. And like you, may we nourish our efforts to be and build peace in the world by cultivating inner peace.<br>
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May it be so.</i></blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Michael Bayly</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Our Lady of the Presentation Chapel<br />
St. Paul, MN<br>
February 12, 2024</span></div><br />
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Following are some images of Kate’s burial.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/remembering-rita-mcdonald-csj-1922-2023.html>Remembering Rita McDonald, CSJ – 1922-2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/04/celebrating-sisters-of-peace.html>Celebrating the “Sisters of Peace”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/09/inspiring-brigid-mcdonald.html>The Inspiring Brigid McDonald</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/05/beginning-process.html>Beginning the Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/05/making-my-consociate-commitment.html>Making My Consociate Commitment</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/07/vatican-and-us-women-religious.html>The Vatican and U.S. Women Religious</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/01/three-winter-gatherings.html>Three Winter Gatherings</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/01/in-wintry-minnesota-australian.html>In Wintry Minnesota, An Australian Afternoon Tea</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2007/06/award-winning-hellraisers-at-it-again.html>Award-winning “Hellraisers” at It Again</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/05/alliant-action.html>Alliant Action</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2007/02/it-sure-was-cold.html>It Sure Was Cold!</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/05/walking-against-weapons.html>Walking Against Weapons</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-50234623029067719072024-03-07T18:03:00.021-06:002024-03-07T21:43:16.123-06:00Photo of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07TYDWOMv-Sg6BxJbBdZMhs8ovtYDX2C2C0bugSjyREC4_PqsLqwMy_dKbdZMxJet-5Ok2emV97nVczKx-JM1iMJqng4UmrCpbQTHv5ChDPPt1uZg25vFYijGMmJkBMmTnQYxgZaEUOSmWUUavOT5harDicAGh3c-2kmT7eg5gemoKq843lHljQ/s3379/IMG_5468c.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2498" data-original-width="3379" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj07TYDWOMv-Sg6BxJbBdZMhs8ovtYDX2C2C0bugSjyREC4_PqsLqwMy_dKbdZMxJet-5Ok2emV97nVczKx-JM1iMJqng4UmrCpbQTHv5ChDPPt1uZg25vFYijGMmJkBMmTnQYxgZaEUOSmWUUavOT5harDicAGh3c-2kmT7eg5gemoKq843lHljQ/s400/IMG_5468c.JPG"/></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/photo-of-day.html>Photo of the Day – March 3, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/photo-of-day.html>Photo of the Day – March 8, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/03/photo-of-day.html>Photo of the Day – March 7, 2020</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/winter-vignettes.html>Winter Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-winters-way.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on “Winter’s Way”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/01/winter-beauty.html>Winter Beauty</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/01/winter-light.html>Winter Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2019)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2017)</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-84207982901265900312024-03-05T22:01:00.139-06:002024-03-17T18:22:35.408-05:00Super Tuesday in Minnesota<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaqdn1UHe5fEjuh6Q0o3jPgwSF2pQ513CxH23RMzsn7XaOS8BeoUnTNngJbtyEWHXkgwZRyyxRhuVmXWNN_YHJ6d8qMU2oApYAh06eV5atHIEeqvfjkLutdZP-mt2RirvksU55LrTL1_AdF1aJa16wbRXfq_4PHSKmoRwvD1xMxTQ4otaY0etJA/s2533/IMG_5244h.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1912" data-original-width="2533" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCaqdn1UHe5fEjuh6Q0o3jPgwSF2pQ513CxH23RMzsn7XaOS8BeoUnTNngJbtyEWHXkgwZRyyxRhuVmXWNN_YHJ6d8qMU2oApYAh06eV5atHIEeqvfjkLutdZP-mt2RirvksU55LrTL1_AdF1aJa16wbRXfq_4PHSKmoRwvD1xMxTQ4otaY0etJA/s400/IMG_5244h.JPG"/></a></div><br>
It’s Super Tuesday here in the U.S., that day early in the presidential primary season when the greatest number of states hold primary elections. More delegates to U.S. presidential nominating conventions can be won on Super Tuesday than on any other single day of the primary calendar. In order to secure their party’s nomination, candidates seeking the presidency traditionally have to do well today.<br>
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Second, we wanted to invite those who were planning on voting “Uncommitted” (as a way of protesting incumbent candidate President Biden’s failure to call for an unconditional and permanant ceasefire in the Israel/Hamas conflict) to consider instead voting for Marianne, an unequivocal “<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/this-super-tuesday-dont-be-uncommitted.html>ceasefire candidate</a>.”<br>
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While electioneering this afternoon, a friend messaged me about a recent <a href=https://www.laprogressive.com/election-reform-campaigns/marian-williamson-slams-biden>article</a> that contains the following <a href=https://www.instagram.com/mariannewilliamson/p/C4JOiCSRUXX>good news</a>.<br>
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<blockquote>In a seismic shift within party ranks, DNC delegates <a href=https://lansingcitypulse.com/stories/progressive-leader-carving-his-group-a-place-in-mdp,16189>Liano Sharon</a> of Michigan and <a href=https://nadiaahmad.org>Nadia Ahmad</a> of Florida have pledged their automatic delegate votes to Marianne Williamson, citing her relentless advocacy for an immediate ceasefire and intervention in Gaza as the impetus for their decision.</blockquote><br>
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And following is Marianne’s Super Tuesday message, <a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/its-been-a-wild-ride>first published</a> earlier this evening on her substack, <a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com><i>Transform</i></a>.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">O</span>ne year ago today I launched my campaign for the Democratic nomination for the Presidency.<br>
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It has been a wild ride. This year has given me an inside look at everything that is right, and everything that is wrong, with American politics.<br>
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But I didn’t enter this race to be part of the political system as it is; I entered to represent the millions of people who know it needs to change. That it is corrupted by money. That it serves donors more than constituents. That it represents not the better angels of our nature, but the crass and greedy will of a soulless economic behemoth that now controls DC.<br>
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To say my message has not been appreciated by the establishment is putting it mildly. When I ran in 2020, the political and media elite seemed satisfied to simply paint me as a crazy person . . . a crystal lady . . . “not serious.”<br>
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But this time when they saw me coming, they were not amused. A woman who founded a multimillion-dollar non-profit that has served 16 million meals to homebound people with AIDS and other critical illnesses became someone who apparently did not take illness seriously. From the women on <i>The View</i> willfully lying about me and my past, to a complete blacklisting on CNN and MSNBC and elsewhere, you need to hand it to our party overlords. When they want someone out of the way, they will tell any lie and go to any lengths to make it happen.<br>
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And why? Because I was saying too many things that they knew would light a political bonfire. A majority of Republicans as well as Democrats say they want Medicare for All. And the establishment knows that. A majority of Republicans as well as Democrats want tuition free college and tech school. And they know that too. My message of fundamental economic reform is the message that resonates with a majority of Americans. The establishment elite who run our political machinery had no intention of letting anyone who is not in their club have a say. The narrative that I’m “not serious” wasn’t spread by those who actually believe it. They created that narrative because they know how serious I am.<br>
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Over this past year, we’ve seen it all. But for those who actually heard our message, who came to my events and listened to what I have to say, this campaign has been far from irrelevant. It’s the campaign that many of us have been waiting for.<br>
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The political-media industrial complex made sure the horserace had only one horse. Yet after I suspended the campaign, I received thousands of messages from voters throughout America. And I realized there is something bigger than the horse race at work here. In the words of Mohammed Ali, “When the mission is right, the odds don’t matter.”<br>
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Having unsuspended the campaign, a huge amount of energy has burst forth to support us. For the first time since we started, I feel the wind at our back rather than in our face. It’s as if people are waking up from a fog, realizing that no, we do not have to accept another Trump versus Biden election.<br>
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Ours is the campaign that will defeat Donald Trump. My life force matches his, plus I have the ultimate edge because I speak truth where he speaks lies. Whereas he offers fear and authoritarianism, my campaign offers hope and inspiration. We offer the American people the vision of a future that is unburdened by intense and chronic economic anxiety. And that’s how we will win.<br>
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We can restore America’s middle class with an <a href=https://marianne2024.com/economic-bill-of-rights>Economic Bill of Rights</a>. We can repudiate America’s forever war machine and begin to wage peace. We can transition from a dirty economy to a clean economy and from a war economy to a peace economy. We can stand for reparations and a ceasefire now. We can end America’s ill-begotten War on Drugs.<br>
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In short, we can begin again.<br>
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We can turn the page on an aberrational fifty-year chapter of our history during which a “government of the people, by the people, and for the people” has become a government “of the corporations, by the corporations and for the corporations.”<br>
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Now that we’re back on the trail, new supporters are hearing and cheering for us wherever we go. But in order to continue to create breakthroughs I need your support.<br>
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Please take very seriously our responsibility to create an alternative to the trajectory by which Donald Trump – now polling higher than the President in the swing states Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada – returns to the White House. This is a critical moment in American history, and we must rise to meet it.<br>
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If your heart says Yes then <a href=https://secure.actblue.com/donate/marwilliamson2024>please invest in the campaign</a>. It’s time for a political miracle, and together we can create one.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Marianne Williamson</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">“<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/its-been-a-wild-ride>It’s Been a Wild Ride: Musing on One Year In</a>”<br />
<i>Transform</i><br>
March 5, 2024</span></div><br />
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<center><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>NEXT:</b><br>
</span><a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/marianne-williamson-cassandra-of-us.html>Marianne Williamson, the Cassandra of U.S. Politics,<br>
on the “True State of the Union”</a></center><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.laprogressive.com/election-reform-campaigns/marian-williamson-slams-biden>Marianne Williamson Slams Biden’s “Tacit Approval of Genocide” in Gaza</a> – Carolina Ampudia and Bobby Johnson (<i>LA Progressive</i>, March 5, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYzdvLpb1kg>“This Occupation Is Illegal”: Marianne Williamson Calls Out Netanyahu Over Treatment of Palestine</a> – <i>Forbes Breaking News</i> (March 5, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRJEml94mo4>Marianne Williamson Calls for Gaza Ceasefire on Eve of Super Tuesday</a> – <i>Forbes Breaking News</i> (March 4, 2024).<br>
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<b>UPDATES:</b> <a href=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/marianne-williamson-surprises-coming-second-multiple-states-leapfrogging-dean-phillips>Marianne Williamson Surprises by Coming In Second in Multiple States, Leapfrogging Dean Phillips</a> – Timothy H.J. Nerozzi (<i>Fox News</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/uncommitted-wins-nearly-20-of-democratic-primary-vote-in-minnesota>“Uncommitted” Wins Nearly 20% of Democratic Primary Vote in Minnesota</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEFMt376t_k>Super Tuesday Shake-Up: “Uncommitted” Voters Prove Problematic for Biden</a> – <i>Rising</i> (March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/6/trump_biden_2024>Super Tuesday: Biden and Trump Head to Rematch</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/biden-trump-alternatives-what-matters/index.html>Biden vs. Trump is Set. What Are the Alternatives?</a> – Zachary B. Wolf (<i>CNN Politics</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/06/politics/dean-phillips-democratic-primary-biden/index.html>Dean Phillips Ends Democratic Primary Challenge to Biden</a> – Alison Main and Kaanita Iyer (<i>CNN Politics</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/i-remain-in-the-race>I Remain in the Race</a> – Marianne Williamson (<i>Transform</i>, March 6, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/minnesotans-launch-super-tuesday-push.html>Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push for “Suspended But Not Ended” Candidate Marianne Williamson</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-welcome-return.html>A Welcome Return</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/this-super-tuesday-dont-be-uncommitted.html>This Super Tuesday, Don’t Be “Uncommitted” . . .
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-6661323807348609582024-03-04T00:01:00.088-06:002024-03-13T14:31:22.231-05:00This Super Tuesday, Don’t Be “Uncommitted” . . .<br>
<center><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Vote for the “ceasefire candidate,”<br>
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During the current U.S. presidential primary season, the<a href=https://www.npr.org/2024/02/27/1234279958/biden-uncommitted-democrats-michigan-primary-election-2024-> “uncommitted” movement</a> is encouraging Democrats to check “uncommitted" on their primary ballots as a way of registering a protest vote against incumbent President Joe Biden for his refusal to demand a ceasefire in the Israel/Gaza conflict.<br>
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I believe a better way to go is to vote for the “ceasefire candidate” who is on the ballot in the majoroity of states. That candidate is author, activist, and progressive Democrat <a href=https://www.marianne2024.com>Marianne Williamson</a>.<br>
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Following is what Marianne said just over a month ago about both the ongoing crisis in Israel and Gaza <i>and</i> the “uncommitted” movement. It should be noted that at the time of this <a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/1/23/marianne_williamson_2024_election_biden_trump>interview</a>, Democratic voters were being encouraged to write-in “ceasefire” so as to counter the Biden write-in campaign in the <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>New Hampshire primary</a>. In the recent <a href=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/28/michigan-uncommitted-vote-biden-israel-support>Michigan primary</a> and the primaries going forward, there is the option of checking “uncommitted” rather than voting for Biden.<br>
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Marianne’s message about the then ceasefire write-in campaign is just as applicable to the “uncommitted” option of today. And that message is this: a vote for her, an actual candidate committed to an unconditional ceasefire and a whole host of other progressive issues and policies, is a much stronger statement than any kind of write-in or “uncommitted” vote.<br>
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<blockquote>[U]nless we nominate someone, like myself, who’s been very clear about all this from the beginning [a large number of voters, young people especially, will turn away from this election].<br>
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You know, the president showed great moral clarity on October 7th, but he needs to show the same moral clarity regarding what has happened to the Palestinians. I think young people, particularly, see a deep injustice there. And yeah, I think that’s a good reason for the Democrats to nominate somebody who represents a stand for not just greater justice for the Palestinians, but for bold American leadership, to make sure that we are robustly and equally committed to the peace, safety, security and sovereignty of both peoples, both Israeli and Palestinian.<br>
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I believe that if we’re really concerned about the citizens of Gaza, if we’re most deeply concerned about what action would most get Joe Biden’s attention and make him actually reconsider his policies, I think it would be voting for a candidate who actually stands for a ceasefire. I would think that my getting a lot of votes, given the fact that I, in fact, do stand for a ceasefire, would get more of a raised eyebrow from the president than would a write-in campaign for “ceasefire.”<br>
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But like in all of these things . . . the citizen, the voter gets to make their decision for themselves. I hope that people who are considering writing in “ceasefire” from that position, which I know is a sincere desire to help the people of Gaza, I hope they will consider the possibility, which I believe is the reality, that a vote for me would be a stronger statement.</blockquote><br>
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So, friends, if you consider yourself a progressive and/or an advocate for justice and peace <i>and</i> you live in one of the Super Tuesday states, now is your chance to “walk your talk.”<br>
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Vote tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5, for the “justice candidate,” the “peace candidate,” the “ceasefire candidate” . . . one of just two <i>progressive</i> candidates in the 2024 Democratic presidential race, and the one with the greatest ballot access (over 30 states). As a Democrat voting in the primary, you have absolutely nothing to lose by voting for Marianne Williamson . . . and so much to gain.<br>
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<center><span style="color: #274e13;"><b>NEXT:</b> </span><a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/super-tuesday.html>Super Tuesday in Minnesota</a></center><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRJEml94mo4>Marianne Williamson Calls for Gaza Ceasefire on Eve of Super Tuesday</a> – <i>Forbes Breaking News</i> (March 5, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/marianne-williamson-reenters-race>Marianne Williamson Re-enters Race: “We Need a Real Ceasefire Candidate”</a> – Sean Noone (<i>NewsNation</i>, March 2, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/joe-biden-michigan-primary-uncommited-vote-b2503474.html>Why People Are Voting “Uncommitted” Over Biden in Michigan’s Primary</a> – Mike Bedigan (<i>Independent</i>, February 29, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/2/28/michigan_2024_primary_uncommitted_biden_gaza>“Uncommitted”: Over 100,000 Cast Protest Vote Against Biden’s Gaza Policy in Michigan Primary</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/marianne-williamson-unsuspends-presidential-campaign-rcna140882>Marianne Williamson Unsuspends Her Presidential Campaign After Placing 3rd in Michigan</a> – Kyla Guilfoil (<i>NBC News</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w71C01jKcc>“It’s Not Complex, It’s Genocide”: Former Top UN Official on Gaza</a> – <i>Al Jazeera</i> (February 16, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NruuYwzE74Y>The Israel and Palestine Situation: Marianne Williamson in Conversation with Josh Lockman and Omar Baddar</a> – <i>Firelight Chats</i> (June 15, 2023).<br>
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<b>UPDATE:</b> <a href=https://www.laprogressive.com/election-reform-campaigns/marian-williamson-slams-biden>Marianne Williamson Slams Biden’s “Tacit Approval of Genocide” in Gaza</a> – Carolina Ampudia and Bobby Johnson (<i>LA Progressive</i>, March 5, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/minnesotans-launch-super-tuesday-push.html>Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push for “Suspended But Not Ended” Candidate Marianne Williamson</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-welcome-return.html>A Welcome Return</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/damon-linker-on-democrats-need-to.html>Damon Linker on the Democrats’ Need to Replace Biden</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-27186467100270652652024-03-02T23:55:00.154-06:002024-03-04T22:11:22.220-06:00Demanding Equal Airtime for All Presidential Candidates<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lW1yYmkYAJrqG7DuAp77X0pGMx_VZgCXKHXhroSmhhjdQws-eG5ID-imFvQK_IK7th3LUm5imVCZNUJr58gFg6GA0iX3ZbxYo04uLvOT3b5glVXdbG992EyF2kIA65EjUuB2K5OljOJREsafhGHfNMtHnUiO9_QrdId5qwm8p-meTZ52wsXIPw/s740/IMG_5275b.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="546" data-original-width="740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lW1yYmkYAJrqG7DuAp77X0pGMx_VZgCXKHXhroSmhhjdQws-eG5ID-imFvQK_IK7th3LUm5imVCZNUJr58gFg6GA0iX3ZbxYo04uLvOT3b5glVXdbG992EyF2kIA65EjUuB2K5OljOJREsafhGHfNMtHnUiO9_QrdId5qwm8p-meTZ52wsXIPw/s400/IMG_5275b.JPG"/></a></div>
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Earlier today a protest planned and organized by Orson took place outside of the Washington, DC headquarters of CNN. Called “<a href=https://www.equalairtime.com/events/march-cnn>March in March for Equal Airtime</a>,” this protest and march called on CNN and other media outlets to provide equal coverage to <i>all</i> presidential candidates. On the Democratic side, this means not just covering incumbent President Joe Biden.<br>
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Section 315 of the Communications Act, known as the equal opportunities requirement (commonly referred to as the “<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal-time_rule>equal-time rule</a>”), says that when a broadcast station allows any “legally qualified candidate” – whether for federal, state, or local office – to “use” its facilities, it must provide “equal opportunities” to all other legally qualified candidates for the same office.<br>
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It’s been obvious for almost a year now that such equal airtime has not been – and is not being – given to Democratic presidential candidates Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips. It’s a situation that profoundly undermines democracy. All the more reason, then, to be grateful for those who gathered with Orson to highlight this travesty outside of CNN in Washington, DC today.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=http://www.fclj.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/73.1.4_Snower-Equal-Time-Rule-FINAL-Proof.pdf>The Equal Time Rule Is Anything But</a> – Sydney Snower (<i>Federal Communications Law Journal</i>, January 2021).<br>
<a href=https://www.poynter.org/ethics-trust/2019/do-the-networks-have-to-give-equal-time-in-a-word-no>Do the Networks Have to Give Equal Time? In a Word, No</a> – Al Tompkins (<i>Poynter</i>, January 8, 2019).<br>
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<b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/bernie-sanders-and-corporate-media.html>Bernie Sanders and the Corporate Media</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/10/reign-of-ignorance-and-fear-in-us.html>A Reign of Ignorance and Fear in the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/02/quote-of-day_28.html>Jeff Cohen: Quote of the Day – February 28, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/02/amy-goodman-and-sacred-responsibility.html>Amy Goodman and the “Sacred Responsibility” of Listening</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-14270184892585669162024-03-02T08:00:00.002-06:002024-03-05T00:51:45.515-06:00Remembering Dusty, 25 Years On<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nBxrei4d55ZOKR2_PvMpJIZlU88FXzI37tVGqrUdCdtYwQDVgqY-VAQDrS2jZfP0Rc9ftSqeZBsd_uN4XyoPzq6zlnrdIxIkA_3IkXpAL91cna7Y2GoxXzZ5KuZ9hnT6HI3b62XdjAetVAcz5kj5tiAsqVeRB7SabfekvzZnv17wa7auHMe_3Q/s720/FB_IMG_1614903372131.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nBxrei4d55ZOKR2_PvMpJIZlU88FXzI37tVGqrUdCdtYwQDVgqY-VAQDrS2jZfP0Rc9ftSqeZBsd_uN4XyoPzq6zlnrdIxIkA_3IkXpAL91cna7Y2GoxXzZ5KuZ9hnT6HI3b62XdjAetVAcz5kj5tiAsqVeRB7SabfekvzZnv17wa7auHMe_3Q/s400/FB_IMG_1614903372131.jpg"/></a></div><br>
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Dusty’s career spanned over three decades, and included numerous hits, including “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO75H33e_ew>I Only Want to Be With You</a>,” “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL0tW9YSc2I>I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself</a>,” “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdtqk2tKixo>You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me</a>,” “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQi8uXSIxMA>The Look of Love</a>,” “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4pYANUAJAI>Son of a Preacher Man</a>,” “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn9E5i7l-Eg>What Have I Done to Deserve This?</a>” (with the Pet Shop Boys), and “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HlCtsY9svA>In Private</a>.” Her solo career began in <a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO75H33e_ew>1963</a> and continued to <a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_xo53AojNE>1995</a>, four years before her death from breast cancer on March 2, 1999.<br>
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Other previous posts worth investigating, especially if you’re new to Dusty, are <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/06/dusty-springfield-queer-icon.html">Dusty Springfield: Queer Icon</a>, which features an excerpt from Laurence Cole’s book, <i>Dusty Springfield: In the Middle of Nowhere</i>; <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/04/celebrating-dusty.html">Celebrating Dusty</a> (2017), which features an excerpt from Patricia Juliana Smith’s insightful article on Dusty’s “camp masquerades”; <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/04/celebrating-dusty.html">Celebrating Dusty</a> (2013), which features excerpts from Annie J. Randall’s book, <i>Dusty!: Queen of the Postmods</i>; <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/03/remembering-dusty.html">Remembering Dusty</a>, my 2009 tribute to Dusty on the tenth anniversary of her death; and <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/remembering-dusty-20-years-on.html">Remembering Dusty, 20 Years On</a>, my 2019 tribute on the twentieth anniversary of her death.<br />
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My website’s name is derived from Dusty’s 1990 album <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reputation-Expanded-Collectors-DUSTY-SPRINGFIELD/dp/B01HFHCLH0/"><i>Reputation</i></a>, and as I explain in <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/06/soul-deep.html">Soul Deep</a>, it was this album that introduced me not only to Dusty’s music but also to her life and journey – much of which resonated deeply with me. Indeed, my identification with aspects of Dusty’s journey played an important role in my coming out as a gay man.<br />
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b><span style="color: #783f04;">Above:</span></b> Dusty, amidst the flowing streams, standing stones and picturesque Celtic ruins of County Clare and the Galway coast for the making of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVAKlMSt3GI">music video</a> for “Roll Away,” a track from her last album, 1995’s <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Very_Fine_Love"><i>A Very Fine Love</i></a>. The liner notes of the 2016 <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Very-Fine-Love-Expanded-Collectors/dp/B01KVSSUSO/">2-disc expanded collector’s edition</a> of <i>A Very Fine Love</i> include my reflections on this beautiful song, reflections which are also shared in the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> post, <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/03/time-and-river.html">Time and the River</a>.</span></blockquote><br />
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In remembering and celebrating Dusty on the 25th anniversary of her death, I share the 2009 documentary <a href=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14696616><i>Just Dusty</i></a>, written by Julie Sawyer and directed by Daniella Wiedmann.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>For more of Dusty at <i>The Wild Reed</i>, see:</b><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/06/soul-deep.html">Soul Deep</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/06/dusty-springfield-queer-icon.html">Dusty Springfield: Queer Icon</a><br />
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/06/remembering-dusty-springfields-daring.html>Remembering Dusty Springfield’s “Daring” 1979 Gay-Affirming Song</a><br>
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/remembering-dusty-20-years-on.html">Remembering Dusty, 20 Years On</a><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/remembering-and-celebrating-dusty.html>Remembering and Celebrating Dusty – 2023</a> | <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/04/remembering-and-celebrating-dusty.html>2022</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/04/remembering-and-celebrating-dusty.html>2021</a> | <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/remembering-and-celebrating-dusty.html">2020</a> | <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/04/remembering-and-celebrating-dusty.html">2019</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/03/remembering-dusty.html">Remembering Dusty (2018)</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/04/celebrating-dusty.html">Celebrating Dusty (2017)</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/04/celebrating-dusty.html">Celebrating Dusty (2013)</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/03/remembering-dusty.html">Remembering Dusty (2009)</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/03/remembering-dusty-fourteen-years-on.html">Remembering Dusty – 14 Years On</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/03/remembering-dusty-eleven-years-on.html">Remembering Dusty – 11 Years On</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/02/other-born-this-way.html">The <i>Other</i> “Born This Way”</a><br />
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/03/time-and-river.html">Time and the River</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2007/04/remembering-great-soul-singer.html">Remembering a Great Soul Singer</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2012/01/song-and-challenge-for-2012.html">A Song and Challenge for 2012</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/05/the-sound-of-two-decades-colliding.html">The Sound of Two Decades Colliding and Nobody Getting Hurt</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/home-to-myself.html>Home to Myself</a><br></span>
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-40021181184248749422024-03-01T14:22:00.036-06:002024-03-07T21:48:58.950-06:00Saaxiib Qurux Badan<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpHVKJd3OLr_zgiYmoUGULlPrNw_D55pOccVA_QC-1xjc-rbtRu1opjobNcoHg6PFARY5R9TFKrEZSDJc00CT6ZQcPKQ4cRUX2SK88h9JGun3-TiMEFATYtxOgeM9J0mYlIfKNl_Fw-aymIusa_T07xpbrwHkCfaAXwXGZEk3KdoAysfup_6o7w/s3625/IMG_5238b.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2818" data-original-width="3625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRpHVKJd3OLr_zgiYmoUGULlPrNw_D55pOccVA_QC-1xjc-rbtRu1opjobNcoHg6PFARY5R9TFKrEZSDJc00CT6ZQcPKQ4cRUX2SK88h9JGun3-TiMEFATYtxOgeM9J0mYlIfKNl_Fw-aymIusa_T07xpbrwHkCfaAXwXGZEk3KdoAysfup_6o7w/s400/IMG_5238b.JPG"/></a></div>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">L</span>et me say it like this: if I didn’t know what love and respect felt like before, you’ve definitely made me feel what they’re like. <br>
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You helped me live my better life, knowing that there’s someone who loves me. You have also made me feel more determination and confidence within myself.<br>
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Basically, you are a lot of positive in my life, and I sincerely thank you.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>A.</i></b></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan_21.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 21, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 7, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – December 3, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-afternoon.html>October Afternoon</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – October 1, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-garden.html>September Garden</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/like-lotus-flower.html>Like a Lotus Flower</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – June 4, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 14, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/saaxiib-qurux-badan_16.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – January 16, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/08/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – August 25, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-stillness-and-silence-of-this.html>In the Stillness and Silence of This Present Moment</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-need-do-nothing.html>I Need Do Nothing . . . I Am Open to the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/11/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – November 25, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/06/blue-yonder.html>Blue Yonder</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/06/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – June 29, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/05/what-we-crave.html>What We Crave</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – January 30, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-musings.html>November Musings</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/11/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – November 18, 2020</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-landscape-is-mirror.html>The Landscape Is a Mirror</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/04/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – April 16, 2019</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – March 29, 2019</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Saaxiib Qurux Badan (“Beautiful Friend”), Minneapolis, MN – Michael J. Bayly (3/1/24).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 7, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/photo-of-day.html>Photo of the Day – February 10, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/finally-significant-snowfall-across.html>Finally . . . a “Significant Snowfall” Across Southern Minnesota</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan_21.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 21, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/weekend-in-northern-wisconsin.html>Weekend in Northern Wisconsin</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/january-vignettes.html>January Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/december-vignettes.html>December Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/november-vignettes.html>November Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-vignettes.html>October Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-vignettes.html>September Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/august-vignettes.html>August Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/july-vignettes.html>July Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/june-vignettes.html>June Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/may-vignettes.html>May Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-vignettes.html>April Vignettes</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-4879748393685800632024-02-28T09:00:00.009-06:002024-03-17T18:19:23.081-05:00A Welcome Return<blockquote><center><b><i>“I am unsuspending my campaign<br>
for the Presidency of the United States.”</i></b></center></blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– Marianne Williamson</b>,<br>
<span style="font-size: 85%;">February 28, 2024</span></div><br />
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<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/03/this-super-tuesday-dont-be-uncommitted.html>This Super Tuesday, Don’t Be “Uncommitted” . . .<br>
Vote for the “Ceasefire Candidate,”
Marianne Williamson</a></center><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/2893184/marianne-williamson-unsuspends-campaign-president>Marianne Williamson Unsuspends Campaign After Earning 3% in Michigan Primary</a> – Christian Datoc (<i>Washington Examiner</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/02/28/marianne-williamson-re-enters-presidential-race-after-3rd-place-michigan-finish>Marianne Williamson Re-Enters Presidential Race After 3rd-Place Michigan Finish</a> – Christian Datoc (<i>Forbes</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/28/marianne-williamson-presidential-campaign>Marianne Williamson “Un-Suspends” Campaign After Michigan Primary</a> – Martin Pengelly (<i>The Guardian</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.newser.com/story/347028/consider-marianne-williamsons-campaign-unsuspended.html>Marianne Williamson Is Back in the Race: “We Must Respond”</a> – Jenn Gidman (<i>Newser</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.axios.com/2024/02/28/marianne-williamson-2024-michigan-biden>Marianne Williamson Re-enters 2024 Race After Besting Dean Phillips in Michigan</a> – Erin Doherty (<i>Axios News</i>, February 28, 2024).<br>
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<center><b>See also:</b> <a href=https://marianne2024.com>Marianne 2024 Official Site</a> | <a href=https://marianne2024.com/meet-marianne>About</a> | <a href=https://marianne2024.com/issues>Issues</a> | <a href=https://marianne2024.com/latest-news>News</a> | <a href=https://events.marianne2024.com>Events</a> | <a href=https://secure.actblue.com/donate/marwilliamson2024>Donate</a></center>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/minnesotans-launch-super-tuesday-push.html>Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push for “Suspended But Not Ended” Candidate Marianne Williamson</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-218257271589303962024-02-27T23:55:00.028-06:002024-02-29T13:42:44.402-06:00Quote of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtpOGDGhdsywB3HrTbZuiaRWOJh5yB1KOe9eJGQBCEK2B9mCN8y5R8Is7HRjhyphenhyphenZQj-RzPRCyL_j7dixy95laFUrba3TgvKhVYu3GEVZ4j-b0Mw1XKhGilfMiC9qRLFUWRlwyrGrtHAtUHlski_0vyceg6Dfjyv0FvIX6H47akMWxjT0FWYp4i9w/s680/AbedZagout-2.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" width="200" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtpOGDGhdsywB3HrTbZuiaRWOJh5yB1KOe9eJGQBCEK2B9mCN8y5R8Is7HRjhyphenhyphenZQj-RzPRCyL_j7dixy95laFUrba3TgvKhVYu3GEVZ4j-b0Mw1XKhGilfMiC9qRLFUWRlwyrGrtHAtUHlski_0vyceg6Dfjyv0FvIX6H47akMWxjT0FWYp4i9w/s200/AbedZagout-2.PNG"/></a></div><blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">I</span>ntentionally depriving people of food is clearly a war crime. Israel has announced its intention to destroy the Palestinian people, in whole or in part, simply for being Palestinian. In my view as a U.N. human rights expert, this is now a situation of <a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2023/11/23/dissenters>genocide</a>. This means the state of Israel in its entirety is culpable and should be held accountable. There is no reason to intentionally block the passage of humanitarian aid or intentionally obliterate small-scale fishing vessels, greenhouses, and orchards in Gaza – other than to deny people access to food.<br>
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The speed of malnourishment of young children is astounding. The bombing and people being killed directly is brutal, but this starvation – and the wasting and stunting of children – is torturous and vile. It will have a long-term impact on the population physically, cognitively and morally. . . . All things indicate that this has been intentional.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Michael Fakhri</i></b>,<br>
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><a href=https://www.ohchr.org/en/special-procedures/sr-food/mr-michael-fakhri>U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food</a><br>
Excerpted from Nina Lakhani’s article,<br>
“<a href=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/27/un-israel-food-starvation-palestinians-war-crime-genocide>Israel Is Deliberately Starving Palestinians,<br>
UN Rights Expert Says</a>”<br>
<i>The Guardian</i><br>
February 27, 2024</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/israel-violating-icj-order>One Month Later, Israel Has “Simply Ignored” ICJ Ruling and Continued to Starve Gazans</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, February 26, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/2/26/gaza_starvation_mosab_abu_toha>As 2-Month-Old Starves to Death in Gaza, Mosab Abu Toha Says His Own Family Is Eating Animal Feed</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (February 26, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/un-chief-rules-of-war>U.N. Chief Says “Rules of War” Being Disregarded From Ukraine to Gaza</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, February 26, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/poll-permanent-ceasefire>Two-Thirds of U.S. Voters Across Political Spectrum Support Permanent Gaza Cease-Fire</a> – Julia Conley (<i>Common Dreams</i>, February 27, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-cease-fire-close>Israeli Military Kills Nearly 100 Gazans in 24 Hours as Biden Claims Cease-Fire Deal “Close”</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, February 27, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-israeli-settlements>Blinken Calls Israeli Settlements “Inconsistent with International Law.” Critics: So Is Genocide</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, February 23, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/2/21/michigan_primary>“Moral Failure”: Democrats Rep. Khanna and Michigan State Rep. Aiyash Urge Biden to Change Gaza Policy</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (February 21, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4lz3QH3iMk>IDF Chief Tells Commanders Not to Upload “Revenge Videos”</a> – Novara Media (February 21, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqQDaC5enGY>The West Is Complicit in Israel’s Genocide</a> – Novara Media (February 17, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-education-official-resigns>“I Cannot Be Quietly Complicit”: Biden Official Resigns Over Gaza Assault</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, January 4, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/biden-weapons-israel>Democratic Backlash as Biden Bypasses Congress for Second Time to Arm Israel</a> – Jake Johnson (<i>Common Dreams</i>, January 2, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/bernie-sanders-aid-to-israel>Sen. Bernie Sanders Says No More U.S. Money for “Grossly Disproportionate” Israeli War on Gaza</a> – Jessica Corbett (<i>Common Dreams</i>, January 2, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/news/israel-icj-genocide>As Death Toll in Gaza Rises, Israeli Officials Fear Possible Genocide Charges at the International Court of Justice</a> – Julia Conley (<i>Common Dreams</i>, January 1, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/saving-israel-by-ending-gaza-war>Saving Israel by Ending Its War in Gaza</a> – Jeffrey D. Sachs (<i>Common Dreams</i>, January 1, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20231223-israel-uses-starvation-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-gaza/>Israel Uses Starvation as a Weapon of War in Gaza</a> – Jehan Alfarra (<i>Middle East Monitor</i>, December 23, 2023).<br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83aztFCfWKQ&list=PLLri3HDD8DQsbeUaafJ9UvcTEIOefOGqB>Record Low: 34% Approve of Biden’s Job as President; CNN’s Acosta Told to “Get Out of the Bubble”</a> – <i>Rising</i> (December 19, 2023).<br>
<a href=https://mondoweiss.net/2023/11/biden-became-genocide-joe-thanks-to-the-israel-lobby>Biden Became “Genocide Joe” Thanks to the Israel Lobby</a> – Philip Weiss (<i>Mondoweiss</i>, November 29, 2023).<br>
<a href=https://inthesetimes.com/article/white-house-request-waiver-arms-sales-gaza-israel>White House Requests “Unprecedented” Loophole That Would Obscure Arms Sales to Israel</a> – Janet Abou-Elias, et al (<i>In These Times</i>, November 2, 2023).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2023/11/23/dissenters>“Text-Book Case of Genocide”: Top U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber Resigns and Denounces Israeli Assault on Gaza</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (November 1, 2023).<br>
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<b>UPDATES:</b> <a href=https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/defunding-unrwa-us-genocide>Defunding UNRWA While Arming Israel Makes the U.S. Complicit in Genocide</a> – Phyllis Bennis (<i>OtherWords</i> via <i>Common Dreams</i>, February 29, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.democracynow.org/2024/2/29/jeff_merkley_gaza_ceasefire>Senator Jeff Merkley: U.S. “Complicit in Starvation and Humanitarian Catastrophe” in Gaza</a> – <i>Democracy Now!</i> (February 29, 2024).<br>
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<b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/quote-of-day.html>Sabrina Salvati: Quote of the Day – January 2, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/christmas-2023-reflections-activism-art.html>Christmas 2023 – Reflections, Activism, Art, and Celebrations</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/quote-of-day.html>Ta-Nehisi Coates: Quote of the Day – November 2, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/voices-of-reason-and-compassion-on_22.html>Voices of Reason and Compassion on the Crisis in Israel and Gaza</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/prayer-of-week.html>Prayer of the Week – October 16, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/something-to-think-about.html>Something to Think About – October 12, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/quote-of-day_11.html>Eric Levitz: Quote of the Day – October 11, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/phyllis-bennis-if-we-are-serious-about.html>Phyllis Bennis: “If We Are Serious About Ending This Spiraling Violence, We Need to Look at Root Causes”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/in-midst-of-great-unraveling-visit-to.html>In the Midst of the “Great Unraveling,” a Visit to the Prayer Tree</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/nothing-about-today-is-unprovoked.html>“Nothing About Today is ‘Unprovoked’”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/norman-solomon-and-speech-that-biden.html>Norman Solomon and the Speech That Biden Should Give</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-mistreatment-and-discrimination.html>“The Mistreatment and Discrimination Against Palestinians Is Not Unprecedented. It’s Baked Into the Foundation of the Political System in Israel”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/07/quote-of-day.html>Norman Solomon: Quote of the Day – July 14, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/11/as-much-sounding-of-alarm-as-time-for.html>Biden’s Win: “As Much the Sounding of An Alarm As a Time for Self-Congratulations” (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/08/progressive-perspectives-on-biden.html>Progressive Perspectives on the Biden-Harris Ticket (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/05/progressive-perspectives-on-joe-bidens.html>Progressive Perspectives on Joe Biden’s Presidential Run (2019)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/05/quote-of-day_15.html>Noura Erakat: Quote of the Day – May 15, 2018</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/08/for-some-jews-israels-treatment-of.html>For Some Jews, Israel’s Treatment of Palestinians is Yet Another Jewish Tragedy</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/06/remembering-six-day-war-and-its-ongoing.html>Remembering the Six-Day War and Its Ongoing Aftermath</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/08/quote-of-day_12.html>David Norris: Quote of the Day – August 12, 2014</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> A Palestinian child holds an empty pot as he waits to receive food distributed by volunteers for Palestinian families displaced by Israeli attacks in Rafah, Gaza on December 22, 2023. <i>(Photo: Abed Zagout / Anadolu Agency)</i></span><br>
<br>Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-45982006128072848752024-02-27T08:00:00.020-06:002024-02-27T20:15:39.533-06:00Remembering Carl Anderson<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_4gaZz4DRKtWUjTKyVX2vTOJ6TiKZTBoJn3zDVDAVKb8393ts_JFGIYmcpQZ66AATmqoTCU3C5FKUYQBKw0jT2vfFy-XqW6Ny-jBsR0hfUOh9OGVxt2NPdl8mMJvvmXWM0QMMUzipmsvYqg-e-ZD2np8ohfdgch_wS3ShpfWSEoRZ5hlBwFa4Q/s1603/IMG_8291.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1238" data-original-width="1603" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_4gaZz4DRKtWUjTKyVX2vTOJ6TiKZTBoJn3zDVDAVKb8393ts_JFGIYmcpQZ66AATmqoTCU3C5FKUYQBKw0jT2vfFy-XqW6Ny-jBsR0hfUOh9OGVxt2NPdl8mMJvvmXWM0QMMUzipmsvYqg-e-ZD2np8ohfdgch_wS3ShpfWSEoRZ5hlBwFa4Q/s400/IMG_8291.JPG"/></a></div><br>
It’s the birthday of the late, great American vocalist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Anderson_(singer)">Carl Anderson</a> (1945-2004). He would have been 79 today.<br />
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In the past I’ve done whole series of posts celebrating Carl at around this time of the year (see, for example <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/remembering-and-celebrating-carl.html">here</a>, <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/carl-anderson-on-and-on.html">here</a> and <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/an-artist-and-vocalist-extraordinaire.html>here</a>). This year I’m keeping in simple by sharing just a single video of Carl doing what he did best – singing with heart and soul.<br>
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The festival takes place in the city of <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vi%C3%B1a_del_Mar>Viña del Mar</a>’s <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quinta_Vergara_Amphitheater>Quinta Vergara Amphitheater</a>, which has the capacity for 15,000 spectators. It’s broadcast live on radio, television and various online platforms, achieving an estimated audience of around 250 million.<br>
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In 1985, Carl represented the United States in the Festival de Viña with the song “We’re On a Roll Now.” (The winning song that year was Australian Lorenzo Toppano’s “<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ljrpv0S2K8>Ya No Puedo Más</a>.”)<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b><i>The Wild Reed</i>’s February 2021 Celebration of Carl Anderson:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/an-artist-and-vocalist-extraordinaire.html>Remembering an Artist and Vocalist Extraordinaire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/an-electrifying-spectrum-of-emotions.html>An Electrifying Spectrum of Emotions</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/fare-thee-well-my-nightingale.html>“Fare Thee Well, My Nightingale”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/he-was-bigger-than-life-very.html>“He Was Bigger Than Life . . . Very Philosophical, Very Warm and Honest”</a><br>
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<b><i>The Wild Reed</i>’s February 2020 Celebration of Carl Anderson:</b><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/carl-anderson-on-and-on.html">Carl Anderson: On and On</a><br />
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/carl-anderson-and-black-pearl.html">Carl Anderson and <i>The Black Pearl</i></a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/carl-anderson-in-color-purple.html">Carl Anderson in <i>The Color Purple</i></a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/carl-anderson-let-music-play.html">Carl Anderson: “Let the Music Play!”</a><br />
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<b><i>The Wild Reed</i>’s February 2019 Celebration of Carl Anderson:</b><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/remembering-and-celebrating-carl.html">Remembering and Celebrating Carl Anderson</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/carl-anderson-pure-quality.html">Carl Anderson: “Pure Quality”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/carl-andersons-judas-in-jesus-christ.html">Carl Anderson’s Judas in <i>Jesus Christ Superstar</i>: “The Gold Standard”</a><br />
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/carl-andersons-judas-two-dimensional.html">Carl Anderson’s Judas: “A Two-Dimensional Popular Villain Turned Into a Complex Human Being”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/carl-anderson-artist-and-vocalist.html">Carl Anderson: “Artist and Vocalist Extraordinaire”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/playbill-remembers-carl.html"><i>Playbill</i> Remembers Carl</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/remembering-life-of-carl-anderson-there.html">Remembering the Life of Carl Anderson: “There Was So Much Love”</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>For more of Carl at <i>The Wild Reed</i>, see:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/carl-anderson-still-one-of-greatest.html>Carl Anderson: “Still One of the Greatest Interpretations of Judas on Film”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/02/remembering-carl-anderson.html>Remembering Carl Anderson (2022)</a><br>
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/carl-anderson-like-song-in-night.html">Carl Anderson: “Like a Song in the Night”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/07/carl-anderson-one-of-most-enjoyable.html">Carl Anderson: “One of the Most Enjoyable Male Vocalists of His Era”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/10/with-love-inside.html">With Love Inside</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/06/carl-anderson.html">Carl Anderson</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/11/acts-of-love-carls-and-mine.html">Acts of Love . . . Carl’s and Mine</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/12/the-carl-anderson-appreciation-group.html">Introducing the Carl Anderson Appreciation Group</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/12/forbidden-lover.html">Forbidden Lover</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2006/10/revisiting-groovy-jesus-and.html">Revisiting a Groovy Jesus (and a Dysfunctional Theology)</a><br />
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<b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br />
<a href="http://www.lynchburgmuseum.org/blog/2015/5/12/a-profile-of-carl-anderson-part-i-a-broadway-legend-with-lynchburg-roots">A Profile of Carl Anderson – Part I: A Broadway Legend with Lynchburg Roots</a> – Holly Phelps (<i>LynchburgMuseum.org</i>, May 12, 2015)<br />
<a href="http://www.lynchburgmuseum.org/blog/2015/6/10/a-profile-of-carl-anderson-part-ii-the-legend-lives-on">A Profile of Carl Anderson – Part II: The Legend Lives On</a> – Holly Phelps (<i>LynchburgMuseum.org</i>,June 10, 2015)<br />
<a href="http://www.dongarlock.com/carl/index.html">Carl Anderson – Jazz Legend: The Official Website</a><br />
<a href="http://cverbelun.com/carl_anderson.htm">Carl Anderson Memorial Page</a><br />
<a href="https://www.allmusic.com/artist/carl-anderson-mn0000795408/biography">Carl Anderson at <i>AllMusic.com</i></a> – Ron Wynn (<i>AllMusic.com</i>)<br />
<a href="https://www.soultracks.com/carl_anderson.htm">Carl Anderson Biography</a> – Chris Rizik (<i>Soul Tracks</i>)</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-84735580659456486892024-02-26T23:00:00.003-06:002024-03-11T18:51:09.468-05:00Quote of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK3U7uiMcimfZGzcHU1fXH-OxNYAI8ULAJQfBYGhDlszfQGBuPOyDyt7yvGT80a0rA5nyvpuGcG93CGJ0yeJFn25llDkY2HiXA7K51i7xXcckkAMjaOUgn5on94_Pdh3UkhYBWjm1eW80xgPlYorFYfhLuoPO_1fsTNIWY0HWFXBvV0Nh7nVXXQ/s290/KyleAndBuffy.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQK3U7uiMcimfZGzcHU1fXH-OxNYAI8ULAJQfBYGhDlszfQGBuPOyDyt7yvGT80a0rA5nyvpuGcG93CGJ0yeJFn25llDkY2HiXA7K51i7xXcckkAMjaOUgn5on94_Pdh3UkhYBWjm1eW80xgPlYorFYfhLuoPO_1fsTNIWY0HWFXBvV0Nh7nVXXQ/s200/KyleAndBuffy.PNG"/></a></div><blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">I’</span>m not sure if anyone knows the real truth about [this] <a href=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/buffy-sainte-marie-pushes-back-investigation-1.7037406>story</a>. I’ve seen the [CBC] documentary film challenging [<a href=https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/buffy-sainte-marie>Buffy Sainte-Marie</a>’s] Indigenous identity. I think there is a lot of information in that film that is important to consider. . . . That being said, I’m not sure even Buffy knows the real truth.<br>
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Having known Buffy for more than 15 years, I believe that she believes that she is an Indigenous person and always has. . . . That is what she believes to be <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/buffy-sainte-marie-it-is-time-for-me-to.html>her truth</a>. She has conducted herself throughout her life as if she is [Indigenous], and it is pretty hard to argue with all the selfless work that she has done to lift up that community, raise awareness around it, and give voice to a lot of people who otherwise did not have voices. I would like to suggest that she opened the door and laid the path for a lot more Indigenous artists to come into the forefront and share their stories.<br>
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I understand the controversy. . . . I understand the pain it causes a lot of people. But it is pretty hard to take away from a woman who is now in her eighties and has done so much for so many people for so long.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Kyle Irving</i></b>,<br>
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Executive producer of <a href=https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/buffy-sainte-marie-documentary/23327><i>Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On</i></a><br>
Quoted in a <a href=https://www.sanjuanjournal.com/letters/response-to-buffy-sainte-marie-letter>letter to the editor</a> of<br>
<i>The Journal of the San Juan Islands</i><br>
February 26, 2024</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br />
<a href=https://www.fhff.org/post/behind-the-scenes-with-executive-producer-kyle-irving-a-special-screening-of-buffy-sainte-marie-ca>Behind the Scenes with Executive Producer Kyle Irving: A Special Screening of <i>Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On</i></a> – Friday Harbor Film Festival (February 12, 2024).<br />
<a href=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/buffy-sainte-marie-doc-1.7034375>Buffy Saint-Marie Documentary, <i>Carry It On</i>, Wins International Emmy Award</a> – <i>CBC News</i> (November 20, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/buffy-sainte-marie-cbc-investigation-ancestry-fabricated-evidence-1235676567>Buffy Sainte-Marie Says CBC Investigation Into Ancestry Includes Fabricated Evidence: “These Allegations Do Not Shake Me”</a> – Christy Piña (<i>The Hollywood Reporter</i>, November 23, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/buffy-sainte-marie-pushes-back-investigation-1.7037406>Buffy Sainte-Marie Pushes Back Against CBC Investigation Contradicting Claims to Indigenous Ancestry</a> – Kelly Geraldine Malone (The Canadian Press, November 23, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://ew.com/buffy-sainte-marie-responds-cbc-ancestry-investigation-fabrications-8406420>Buffy Sainte-Marie Says CBC Investigation Into Ancestry Includes Fabrications</a><br> – Jessica Wang (<i>Entertainment Weekly</i>, November 23, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/buffy-sainte-marie-pushes-back-on-probe-into-indigenous-ancestry_n_65611a5ee4b05f498ba0641b>“I Have Never Lied”: Buffy Sainte-Marie Pushes Back On Probe Into Indigenous Ancestry</a> – Kelby Vera (<i>The Huffington Post</i>, November 25, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://thewalrus.ca/pretendian-investigations>What’s the Point of “Pretendian” Investigations?</a> – Michelle Cyca (<i>The Walrus</i>, November 20, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-the-problem-with-labelling-people-pretendians>The Problem With Labelling People “Pretendians”</a> – Drew Lafond (<i>The Globe and Mail</i>, May 28, 2022).<br />
<a href=https://davidrovics.substack.com/p/discovering-buffy>Discovering Buffy</a> – David Rovics (<i>This Week With David Rovics</i>, November 6, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://thestarphoenix.com/opinion/columnists/doug-cuthand-buffy-sainte-maries-adoption-by-indigenous-people-vital>Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Adoption by Indigenous People Vital</a> – Doug Cuthand (<i>The Star Pheonix</i>, November 4, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/crystal-shawanda-blues-juno-northern-ontario-indigenous-1.7013134>Anishinaabe Singer Says Contested Ancestry of Buffy Sainte-Marie “Doesn’t Take Away the Inspiration”</a> – <i>CBC News</i> (October 31, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/two-indigenous-artists-react-to-the-questions-raised-about-buffy-sainte-marie-s-ancestry-1.7012424>Two Indigenous Artists React to the Questions Raised About Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Ancestry</a> – <i>CBC Arts</i> (October 30, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://theconversation.com/revelations-about-buffy-sainte-maries-ancestry-are-having-a-devastating-impact-on-indigenous-communities-across-canada-216602>Revelations About Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Ancestry Are Having a Devastating Impact on Indigenous Communities Across Canada</a> – Lori Campbell (<i>The Conversation</i>, October 29, 2023).<br />
<a href=https://globalnews.ca/news/10049385/buffy-sainte-marie-accusations-identity>“We Claim Her, End of Story”: Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Piapot Family Hurt by Allegations</a> – Haley Lewis and Melissa Ridgen (<i>Global News</i>, October 27, 2023).</span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb5P62lYfJns56IGKogvflLQYLdYE9JxtrTGcr101e-F4QMlue_c-XSz7okoC_Mfu5t1nvddURt0pzIRYIVzbN9B1Qcoz9Rt9pBX_Mt_C7Tu2sUKlcsKr__iJKEFEtACnqTZW2A/s1600/MedicineSongsCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="745" data-original-width="745" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQb5P62lYfJns56IGKogvflLQYLdYE9JxtrTGcr101e-F4QMlue_c-XSz7okoC_Mfu5t1nvddURt0pzIRYIVzbN9B1Qcoz9Rt9pBX_Mt_C7Tu2sUKlcsKr__iJKEFEtACnqTZW2A/s200/MedicineSongsCover.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s special series of posts leading-up to the November 10, 2017 release of Buffy Sainte-Marie’s <i>Medicine Songs</i>, see:</b><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/03/for-acclaimed-songwriter-activist-and.html">For Acclaimed Songwriter, Activist and Humanitarian Buffy Sainte-Marie, the World is Always Ripening</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com.au/2017/04/buffy-sainte-marie-im-creative-anywhere.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie: “I’m Creative Anywhere”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com.au/2017/07/buffy-sainte-marie-headlines.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie Headlines SummerStage Festival in NYC’s Central Park</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/10/buffy-sainte-marie-one-of-best.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie, “One of the Best Performers Out Touring Today”</a><br />
• <a href="https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/11/the-music-of-buffy-sainte-marie.html">The Music of Buffy Sainte-Marie: “Uprooting the Sources of Disenfranchisement”</a><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/11/buffy-sainte-marie-things-do-change-and.html>Buffy Sainte-Marie: “Things Do Change and Things Do Get Better”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/12/buffy-sainte-maries-medicine-songs.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie’s <i>Medicine Songs</i></a></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwG0vIcrKenZYUgTn6QGCwUICwpc_IzWcJDWghkZfdTeNiy9qQHd6YkNLWE7W2na_P9m-FR3lPXPqhzkyvkFY4kj0oQk3InBrA7ZJro09CYQkLSZ597RLO2-cKy3WkBXj27Kyh/s1600/PowerInTheBlood.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwG0vIcrKenZYUgTn6QGCwUICwpc_IzWcJDWghkZfdTeNiy9qQHd6YkNLWE7W2na_P9m-FR3lPXPqhzkyvkFY4kj0oQk3InBrA7ZJro09CYQkLSZ597RLO2-cKy3WkBXj27Kyh/s200/PowerInTheBlood.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size: 85%;"></span></div><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s special series of posts leading-up to the May 12, 2015 release of Buffy’s award-winning album, <i>Power in the Blood</i>, see:</b><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/05/buffy-sainte-marie-and-that-human-being.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie and That “Human-Being Magic”</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/05/buffy-sainte-maries-lesson-from-cutting.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie’s Lesson from the Cutting Edge: “Go Where You Must to Grow”</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/05/buffy-sainte-marie-sometimes-you-have.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie: “Sometimes You Have to Be Content to Plant Good Seeds and Be Patient”</a><br />
• <a href="http://www.thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/05/buffy-sainte-maries-power-in-blood.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie’s <i>Power in the Blood</i></a><br />
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<b>For more of Buffy Sainte-Marie at <i>The Wild Reed</i>, see:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-real-deal-maurice-switzer-on-legacy.html>“The Real Deal”: Maurice Switzer on the Legacy of Buffy Sainte-Marie</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/buffy-sainte-marie-it-is-time-for-me-to.html>Buffy Sainte-Marie: “It Is Time for Me to Shine a Light on the Truth, My Truth”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/david-rovics-big-picture-of-buffy.html>David Rovics: The “Big Picture” of the Buffy Sainte-Marie Controversy “Necessitates Holding Contradictory Things to Be True at the Same Time”</a><br>
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-music-legend-visits-north-country.html">A Music Legend Visits the North Country: Buffy Sainte-Marie in Minnesota and Wisconsin – August 2016</a><br />
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/10/buffy-sainte-marie-on-indigenous.html>Buffy Sainte-Marie on Indigenous Peoples’ Day: “There’s an Awful Lot of Work Yet to Be Done”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/07/buffy-sainte-marie-popes-apology-is.html>Buffy Sainte-Marie: The Pope’s Apology Is “Just the Beginning”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/07/sweet-america.html>Sweet America</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/carrying-it-on-into-new-year.html>Carrying It On . . . Into the New Year</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/07/buffy-sainte-maries-america-beautiful.html>Buffy Sainte-Marie’s “America the Beautiful”</a><br>
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/02/two-exceptional-singers-take-chance-on.html">Two Exceptional Singers Take a Chance on the “Spirit of the Wind”</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/01/photo-of-day.html">Photo of the Day – January 21, 2017</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/09/buffy-sainte-marie-wins-2015-polaris.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie Wins 2015 Polaris Music Prize</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/04/congratulations-buffy.html">Congratulations, Buffy</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html">Happy Birthday, Buffy! – 2016</a> | <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html">2018</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html>2019</a> | <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html>2020</a> | <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html>2021</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/happy-birthday-buffy.html>2023</a><br>
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/12/actually-theres-no-question-about-it.html">Actually, There’s No Question About It</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/08/for-buffy-sainte-marie-well-deserved.html">For Buffy Sainte-Marie, a Well-Deserved Honor</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/06/buffy-sainte-marie-singing-it-and.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie: Singing It and Praying It; Living It and Saying It</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/08/blog-post.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie: Still Singing with Spirit, Joy, and Passion</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/10/something-special-for-indigenous.html">Something Special for Indigenous Peoples Day</a><br />
• <a href="http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/03/big-ones-get-away.html">Buffy Sainte-Marie: “The Big Ones Get Away”</a><br>
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<b>Opening image:</b> Buffy Sainte-Marie and Kyle Irving at the <a href=https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/buffy-sainte-marie-documentary/23327><i>Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On</i></a> Premiere during the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival at TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto, Ontario – September 8, 2022 . <i>(Photo: Unique Nicole/Getty Images)</i></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-38017996182517846992024-02-26T09:00:00.014-06:002024-03-11T23:04:09.184-05:00Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push for “Suspended But Not Ended” Candidate Marianne Williamson<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMfZa5uV0NdTZff9ArVoIT-UAWn0GzBpsFMFKmCd6Gj9_vzUdWAH4-Kas7AdksnrylXArxT3o6orMifaRqbfo4YzgvPnxycncDNosg8aM4c-_sJnSYCoxjK_37Tn3vzexgOsElEjQfYdq1VIZy8nhgh7k5BGvYqzCttXJkTtwkfxs-L67zz9iOw/s784/MNFriendsOfMW.PNG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="784" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglMfZa5uV0NdTZff9ArVoIT-UAWn0GzBpsFMFKmCd6Gj9_vzUdWAH4-Kas7AdksnrylXArxT3o6orMifaRqbfo4YzgvPnxycncDNosg8aM4c-_sJnSYCoxjK_37Tn3vzexgOsElEjQfYdq1VIZy8nhgh7k5BGvYqzCttXJkTtwkfxs-L67zz9iOw/s400/MNFriendsOfMW.PNG"/></a></div><br>
<center><b><i>Effort centers on TV ad campaign for the progressive<br>
presidential candidate who has ballot access in 30 states</i></b></center><br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>innesota Friends of Marianne Williamson, a <a href=https://www.facebook.com/groups/3591897284373807>grassroots group</a> supportive of the Democratic former presidential candidate, is urging voters to cast their votes for the <a href=https://marianne2024.com>progressive activist and author</a> who is on the ballot for next week’s Super Tuesday Minnesota primary.<br>
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“A candidate who has suspended their campaign can still be voted for,” says Michael Bayly, a member of Minnesota Friends of Marianne Williamson. “Also, if they receive 15% of votes, they can get delegates.”<br>
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“Marianne may not gain enough delegates to secure a path to the nomination,” continues Bayly, “but she could use any delegates she gains as leverage to push for a more progressive party platform at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August.”<br>
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“Yet even without securing delegates,” says Bayly, “a vote for Marianne Williamson sends a clear message to the party establishment about the much needed progressive direction we want to see the party and the nation go. It’s also important to remember that, like any candidate who has suspended their campaign, Marianne can unsuspend hers at any time.”<br>
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In an effort to encourage Minnesotans to vote for Williamson next Tuesday, TV ads in support of her, and funded by the super PAC <a href=https://www.wethepeople2024.me>We the People 2024</a>, will air in the Twin Cities starting this, Friday, March 1.<br>
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St. Paul resident Ben Adams founded <a href=https://www.facebook.com/groups/3591897284373807>Minnesota Friends of Marianne Williamson</a> in response to concerns about President Biden.<br>
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“I hit a point in mid-2022 when I reached the conclusion that Biden was underperforming as President,” says Adams. “I decided he should be primaried to address the issues I had with his performance, which include the failure of the Build Back Better Act, his failure to fulfill campaign promises such as a minimum wage increase, his poor handling of the rail worker strike, his approval of the Willow Project in Alaska, his complicity in what the Israeli government is doing in Gaza, and his inability to articulate a good, long-term plan for the Democratic Party.”<br>
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Minneapolis resident Kate Kulas shares similar critiques of the president and so plans to vote for Williamson on Super Tuesday.<br>
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“Marianne’s the real deal,” says Kulas. “I have much respect for President Biden and his long political career and sacrifices over the years, but he has not followed through on campaign promises.”<br>
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Like Adams, Kulas cites a number of examples of the president’s “unfulfilled campaign promises.”<br>
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“The increase in minimum wage is a horrific failure,” she says. “Biden is still using the default policy based on the Raise the Wage Act of 2023, where in 2024 the minimum hourly wage is $9.50 with some states still using $7.25. Currently $15 per hour is considered not a poverty level wage. IMHO, $20 per hour is what is humanly just.”<br>
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Another example relates to Biden’s environmental record. “Biden’s approval of the Willow Project is in direct opposition to his promise to protect our Earth and its people from further harm,” says Kulas.<br>
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“And finally,” says Kulas, “the president’s failure to demand a ceasefire from the Israeli government lost my support for him.”<br>
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In contrast, Kulas notes that Williamson lists 31 “Policy Issues” on her website, with explanations on why each is needed and how she will implement them.<br>
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“Just look up ‘Climate Action’ and ‘Economy and Peace’ on her website,” says Kulas. “Marianne isn't just another politician saying things designed to make people feel good; Marianne Williamson is telling us exactly how these can be achieved! She says, Yes, we can! and then shows us how. I truly believe she will work for the good of all Americans. On Super Tuesday, she has my vote for President.”</blockquote>
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<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/a-welcome-return.html>A Welcome Return</a></center><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEGSti2vfWc>Marianne Willamson Ran on a 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights, Why Won’t Biden Embrace It? – An Interview with Historian Harvey Kay</a> – <i>JENerational Change</i> (February 22, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.diggitmagazine.com/articles/how-marianne-williamson-rises-without-mass-media-attention>How Marianne Williamson Rises Without Mass Media Attention</a> – Thu Pham (<i>Diggit Magazine</i>, February 19, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023 </a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-89814627785559817332024-02-25T23:00:00.016-06:002024-02-27T15:28:11.524-06:00Weekend in Northern Wisconsin<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI57uTrI_AyspHQwPULxXHFa3EBQhv1tpQHdC7Rg8_d3tf79DDcVVAb0YrYDtQXijyYb6EONKs5IVvEPF4HJHH3CEim_v2FuyYxlnqIhnDVY7XCi92vN58pEicc3hodW-Op5oYq2OXveyJr_pA9YAqt7prMnE-r0d30eiVQP_Ra6M5ramAJGiE9Q/s1746/IMG_5022d.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1090" data-original-width="1746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI57uTrI_AyspHQwPULxXHFa3EBQhv1tpQHdC7Rg8_d3tf79DDcVVAb0YrYDtQXijyYb6EONKs5IVvEPF4HJHH3CEim_v2FuyYxlnqIhnDVY7XCi92vN58pEicc3hodW-Op5oYq2OXveyJr_pA9YAqt7prMnE-r0d30eiVQP_Ra6M5ramAJGiE9Q/s400/IMG_5022d.JPG"/></a></div>
<blockquote><center><span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Above:</b> Standing on the shores of frozen <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout_Lake_(Wisconsin)>Trout Lake</a> in northern Wisconsin, listening to the groaning of the ice. And, yes, it’s a very haunting sound.</span></center></blockquote><br>
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I spent the weekend in northern Wisconsin with my friend Kate, staying in <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_o’_Lakes%2C_Wisconsin>Land O’ Lakes</a>, a town in north-central Vilas County along the border with the <a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_Peninsula_of_Michigan>Upper Peninsula of Michigan</a>.<br>
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It’s a very beautiful part of the world, even in the midst of an <a href=https://pbswisconsin.org/news-item/the-el-nino-winter-of-2023-24-and-drought-in-wisconsin>unseasonably warm winter</a>. Kate told me that, normally, the ground and trees are completely covered in snow at this time of year. Well, as you can see, there definitely was ice around but very little snow.<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/07/wisconsin-adventure.html>Wisconsin Adventure – Part 1: Black River Falls</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/07/wisconsin-adventure_28.html>Wisconsin Adventure – Part 2: The Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/08/wisconsin-adventure.html>Wisconsin Adventure – Part 3: Potosi</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/07/wisconsin-adventure.html>Wisconsin Adventure – Part 4: Black River Falls</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/08/days-of-summer-on-bayfield-peninsula.html>Days of Summer on the Bayfield Peninsula</a><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/09/a-music-legend-visits-north-country.html>A Music Legend Visits the North Country</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/10/adventures-in-mississippi-river-bluff.html>Adventures in Mississippi River Bluff Country</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/10/trempealeau.html>Trempealeau</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/02/at-minnesota-capitol-show-of-solidarity.html>In Minnesota, a Show of Solidarity for Workers’ Rights in Wisconsin and Beyond</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br /></div>Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-71053825126744995152024-02-24T21:00:00.061-06:002024-03-04T10:39:35.617-06:00Damon Linker on the Democrats’ Need to Replace Biden<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6ez21jqzlUmDRRHdTYh1I6xsvpf8MxNNJZP4HRXpa8_6x7LijjaniIr6O0kvtEZ6LugZe12Iwjlp2PsWDTfME5ovBMKDLwAJMJ3SgxXT3-sVpj9795xqLIimdDJY_WvZuqj-G_KOi0O-7fW8_9pZeQcEgQNlcU6R2hcagWUU7BJp5GQKXQymFQ/s729/BidenByDamonWinter.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" width="200" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="729" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU6ez21jqzlUmDRRHdTYh1I6xsvpf8MxNNJZP4HRXpa8_6x7LijjaniIr6O0kvtEZ6LugZe12Iwjlp2PsWDTfME5ovBMKDLwAJMJ3SgxXT3-sVpj9795xqLIimdDJY_WvZuqj-G_KOi0O-7fW8_9pZeQcEgQNlcU6R2hcagWUU7BJp5GQKXQymFQ/s200/BidenByDamonWinter.PNG"/></a></div>Damon Linker recently had a <a href=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/joe-biden-democratic-party-age-nomination/677434>piece</a> in <i>The Atlantic</i> in which he made a compelling case for why the powers-that-be within the Democratic party (which should, of course, be <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>registered Democratic voters</a> but which sadly are <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>various “elites” and operatives within the DNC</a>) need to “wake up and stop sleepwalking toward disaster with Biden as its nominee.” In other words, it’s time to replace President Biden as the presumptive nominee in the upcoming presidential election.<br>
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Nevermind that the DNC should have recognized and respected the <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>Democratic primary</a> that’s been going on for months now rather than shoehorning Biden into the nomination; here now is a call from an establishment figure (a senior lecturer in political science at the University of Pennsylvania) for Democrats to “pick a new presidential candidate” – somthing that a lot of us have been saying for quite some time now.<br>
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Following is an excerpt from Linker’s February 13 <i>Altantic</i> piece. <br>
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<blockquote>[<span style="font-size: x-large;">P</span>]artisan Democrats, from the president on down, responded with anger and defensiveness to [the recently released] Hur report. <i>This is so unfair! How dare he use his office for a partisan hit job!</i> To which I’m inclined to respond: Stop whining! The reason Hur’s comments seemed damaging is that they confirmed what most of the country already believes: Biden is too old and frail for the job he holds right now. So the prospect of his serving another four years is a reasonable source of concern (especially because his vice president is as unpopular as he is).<br>
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How did we end up in this situation? The lion’s share of the blame belongs to Biden himself. His decision to run for reelection, after initially indicating in 2019 that he’d probably serve only one term, is understandable in human respects but indefensible in political ones. It’s very common for an aging person – especially a man – to deny the truth about his decline and the need to pull back from responsibilities. Such transitions typically involve a painful, arduous struggle for any family facing the situation.<br>
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A good part of it is stubborn pride. But decline itself can impair judgment. Close family members, equally disinclined to accept the reality of what’s happening, can also become complicit in the self-deception. (I’m looking at you, Jill Biden.) Whatever the source of this problem, Biden is putting his self-regard ahead of the good of the country. As a result, both he and his party are badly undermining the most compelling rationale of the 2024 campaign, which is the need to do everything possible to prevent Trump from returning to the White House. If the prospect of a second Trump term really poses a dangerous threat to American democracy, why is the Democratic Party depending on an incumbent president with an approval number lower than Jimmy Carter, George H. W. Bush, or even Trump himself were facing at the equivalent moment before their failed reelection bids?<br>
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Many Democrats will say it’s too late now. And that’s true if we’re talking about having an open primary season in which voters get to decide on an alternative nominee. Except for [author, activist and progressive Democrat <a href=https://marianne2024.com>Marianne Williamson</a>’s and] Representative <a href=https://www.dean24.com>Dean Phillips</a>’s quixotic primary challenge[s], the party has chosen to circle the wagons, angrily swatting away any talk of Biden making way for someone else. For God’s sake, why?<br>
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The Democratic Party appears to be stuck in a self-destructive contradiction, combining stupefying risk aversion (We can’t change horses midstream! It’d be chaos!) with unjustified arrogance (Republicans are such morons to nominate Trump-the-loser again! That plus Dobbs means we’re golden! We’re so likely to prevail, you might as well ignore the polls!). I’d wager that precisely this unstable mixture of emotional responses helped produce the kind of unseemly displays we’ve seen since Hur’s report, in which just about everyone on the center left has been pretending that everything would be fine and dandy with the Biden campaign if only the special counsel hadn’t played his dirty tricks and the media’s both-sides-ing hadn’t amplified his dishonest insinuations.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b><i>– Damon Linker</i></b><br>
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Excerpted from "<a href=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/02/joe-biden-democratic-party-age-nomination/677434>Democrats Should Pick a New<br>
Presidential Candidate Now</a>"<br>
<i>The Atlantic</i><br>
February 13, 2024</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>UPDATE:</b> <a href=https://www.yahoo.com/news/poll-shows-biden-losing-2020-210226472.html>New Poll Shows Biden Losing Some of His 2020 Voters to Trump and Lagging in Support Among Women</a> – John L. Dorman (<i>Business Insider</i> via <i>Yahoo! News</i>, March 2, 2024).<br>
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<b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/quote-of-day.html>Sabrina Salvati: Quote of the Day – January 2, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/thoughts-on-cornel-wests-presidential.html>Thoughts on Cornel West’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Damon Winter/<i>The New York Times</i>/Redux.</span><br>
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-10502629372647553122024-02-23T07:00:00.015-06:002024-02-23T09:02:54.684-06:00Eckhart Tolle on Going Beyond the Thinking Mind<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWKt_EwE2WW3S3Fq62bBYMvtanDWkYep0h9-AnoINvSA8JZSabFvAHdAyL1zNEDwtRX1Tn4r2QdKX6NPc35v7imHPO_-UC-FRU4NkOQK-QVl-6xLQLrXVoZGTiifuHdEoo_JzH1XjjaVFs_8ecvAHrEz3UMdsViXlgGaByD8cPk5_0MBR2L_Ybg/s3844/IMG_3894b.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="3844" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFWKt_EwE2WW3S3Fq62bBYMvtanDWkYep0h9-AnoINvSA8JZSabFvAHdAyL1zNEDwtRX1Tn4r2QdKX6NPc35v7imHPO_-UC-FRU4NkOQK-QVl-6xLQLrXVoZGTiifuHdEoo_JzH1XjjaVFs_8ecvAHrEz3UMdsViXlgGaByD8cPk5_0MBR2L_Ybg/s400/IMG_3894b.JPG"/></a></div><br>
My “<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-season-of-listening.html>season of listening</a>” continues.<br>
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As I mentioned in a <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/eckhart-tolle-on-silence-and-stillness.html>previous post</a>, one writer whose words I’m using as a guide throughout this season is <a href=https://eckharttolle.com/about>Eckhart Tolle</a> who in his book <a href=https://shop.eckharttolle.com/products/stillness-speaks><i>Stillness Speaks</i></a>, writes the following.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">M</span>ost people spend their entire life imprisoned within the confines of their own thoughts. They never go beyond a narrow, mind-made, personalized sense of self that is conditioned by the past.<br>
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In you, as in each human, there is a dimension of consciousness far deeper than thought. It is the very essence of who you are. We may call it presence, awareness, the unconditioned consciousness. In the ancient teachings, it is the Christ within, or your Buddha nature.<br>
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Finding that dimension frees you and the world from the suffering you inflict on yourself and others when the mind-made “little me” is all you know and runs your life. Love, joy, creative expansion, and lasting inner peace cannot come into your life except through that unconditioned dimension of consciousness.<br>
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If you can recognize, even occasionally, the thoughts that go through your mind as simply thoughts, if you can witness your own mental-emotional reactive patterns as they happen, then that dimension is already emerging in you as the awareness in which thoughts and emotions happen – the timeless inner space in which the content of your life unfolds.<br>
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How easy it is for people to become trapped in their conceptual prisons. . . . The thinking mind is a useful and powerful tool, but it is also very limiting when it takes over your life completely, when you don’t realize that it is only a small part of the consciousness that you are.<br>
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Wisdom is not a product of thought. The deep knowing that is wisdom arises through the simple act of giving someone or something your full attention. Attention is primordial intelligence, consciousness itself. It dissolves the barriers created by conceptual thought, and with this comes the recognition that nothing exists in and by itself. It joins the perceiver and the perceived in a unifying field of awareness. It is the healer of separation.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Eckhart Tolle</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Excerpted from <a href=https://shop.eckharttolle.com/products/stillness-speaks><i>Stillness Speaks</i></a><br>
Hodder & Stoughton, 2003<br>
pp. 13-16</span></div><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-season-of-listening.html>A Season of Listening</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/eckhart-tolle-on-silence-and-stillness.html>Eckhart Tolle on Silence and Stillness</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/time-to-go-inwards.html>Time to Go Inwards</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-prayer-of-anchoring.html>A Prayer of Anchoring</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/05/child-of-universe.html>Today I Will Be Still</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/cultivating-stillness.html>Cultivating Stillness</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/05/inner-peace.html>Inner Peace</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-sacred-pause.html>A Sacred Pause</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-kind-of-light-source.html>Aligning With the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/mystical-participation.html>Mystical Participation</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-need-do-nothing.html>I Need Do Nothing . . . I Am Open to the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/stepping-out-of-time.html>Stepping Out of Time and Resting Your Mind</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-stillness-and-silence-of-this.html>In the Stillness and Silence of This Present Moment</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-beauty-and-challenge-of-being.html>The Beauty and Challenge of Being Present in the Moment</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/resting-in-presence-of-beloved.html>Resting in the Presence of the Beloved</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/12/active-waiting-radical-attitude-toward_23.html>Active Waiting: A Radical Attitude Toward Life</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/01/threshold-musings.html>Threshold Musings</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-hearing-wild-and.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on Hearing the Wild and Natural Call to Go Inwards</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-winters-way.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on “Winter’s Way”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/to-dream-to-feel-to-listen.html>To Dream, to Feel, to Listen</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-most-sacred-and-simple-mystery-of.html>The Most Sacred and Simple Mystery of All</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-source-is-within-you.html>The Source is Within You</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayer-of-week.html>Forever Oneness</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/in-midst-of-great-unraveling-visit-to.html>In the Midst of the “Great Unraveling,” a Visit to the Prayer Tree</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/11/as-last-walls-dissolve-everything-is.html>As the Last Walls Dissolve . . . Everything is Possible</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> The Center for Reflection and Renewal at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. <i>(Photo: Michael J. Bayly)</i></span><br>
<br>Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-63299379896356656962024-02-22T19:00:00.147-06:002024-03-17T18:16:33.818-05:00Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big<blockquote>Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people will not feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine. . . . It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone, and as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>~ <i>Marianne Williamson</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Excerpted from <a href=https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-return-to-love-reflections-on-the-principles-of-a-course-in-miracles-marianne-williamson/8868251?ean=9780060927486><i>A Return to Love</i></a><br>
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<blockquote>She could run for mayor of wherever she lives, and start there.</blockquote><br>
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Implied in this statement is the sentiment that Marianne Williamson isn’t “qualified” to be president; that she doesn’t <i>belong</i> in a presidential race.<br>
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I thought of all of this when I recently watched André Duqum’s August 2023 interview with Marianne; and in particular, that part of it (starting at 5:00) in which she addresses the sentiment that I believe underlies Percy’s comment and others like it.<br>
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This hour-long interview is part of Duqum’s <a href=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcdXvEekPv1GRqbvjVf41TrYQhjHRO1_q><i>Know Thyself</i></a> podcast, and is entitled “Heart-Centered Leadership: A New Political Paradigm with Marianne Williamson.”<br>
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And, yes, since this interview Marianne has <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>suspended</a> (though not ended) her presidential campaign. Regardless, this insightful and hopeful interview remains both inspiring and relevant.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>e live in prisons of our own making. The thinking of the world tells you that you are a being within a cage. It can be terrifying to think that we are bigger than that. And then the ego mind says it’s arrogant to think like that. Well, from a spiritual perspective, what’s arrogant is to think that you’re the small self [of the ego mind]. Yet God doesn’t create small selves; God only creates greatness. So we have arrogance and humility upside down.</blockquote><br>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH91u4DgjQfHfGW9K_jSr4M2sQ6-naK7X4vfC1kKxCmno01enRxDn-MINgr0uUJZjd4uP9tSAdUa-AppaTJcAMl5_9Y2rRrQgjEIQv-FKSKwxThlUQkIT9ccOWSe133BZ4x7z69hDJgNeROz9IsUh-cTD8Pr18xDPr4Gl6hwvoRYnhpu9H2opVA/s409/MW-KnowThyself.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" width="200" data-original-height="354" data-original-width="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAH91u4DgjQfHfGW9K_jSr4M2sQ6-naK7X4vfC1kKxCmno01enRxDn-MINgr0uUJZjd4uP9tSAdUa-AppaTJcAMl5_9Y2rRrQgjEIQv-FKSKwxThlUQkIT9ccOWSe133BZ4x7z69hDJgNeROz9IsUh-cTD8Pr18xDPr4Gl6hwvoRYnhpu9H2opVA/s200/MW-KnowThyself.PNG"/></a></div><blockquote>And it’s interesting because, running for president, one of the things I see is, “How dare you! . . . Who thinks you can do that?” . . . Well, the <a href=https://www.usa.gov/requirements-for-presidential-candidates#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Constitution%20states%20that,United%20States%20for%2014%20years>U.S. Constitution</a>.<br>
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[And yet] the affront, not just to the patriarchy or anything like that, but the affront to the ego mind! Because I see as much of that “How dare you!” from women as from men.<br>
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It’s such a testament to the belief that “[not just anyone] should be able to do that.” Well, actually, <i>everyone</i> should be able to do that.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>~ <i>Marianne Williamson</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">August 29, 2023</span></div><br />
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<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/minnesotans-launch-super-tuesday-push.html>Minnesotans Launch Super Tuesday Push<br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEGSti2vfWc>Marianne Willamson Ran on a 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights, Why Won’t Biden Embrace It? – An Interview with Historian Harvey Kay</a> – <i>JENerational Change</i> (February 22, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.diggitmagazine.com/articles/how-marianne-williamson-rises-without-mass-media-attention>How Marianne Williamson Rises Without Mass Media Attention</a> – Thu Pham (<i>Diggit Magazine</i>, February 19, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/08/longshot-candidate-marianne-williamson-pulls-out-of-presidential-race/6411707367078>Candidate Marianne Williamson Exits Presidential Race</a> – Mark Moran (<i>United Press International News</i>, February 7, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023 </a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-marianne-williamson-learned-from.html>What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a><br>
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<b>Opening image:</b> Marianne Williamson in Nashua, New Hampshire – <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>Saturday, January 22, 2024</a>. <i>(Photo: Michael J. Bayly)</i></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-87571911294006679832024-02-21T18:00:00.005-06:002024-02-23T11:27:48.722-06:00Saaxiib Qurux Badan<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJnZUm3jpur49c6_M6xJZSalP5_IIhxYwtJd_4FiFgcmuav7oK8vNBXO3AZ6gMG6c0fUO052F92uKLOe5qYey0uACf2PRqtU2Eikz3t51WM9dBIiNTBkN829UcZ_Y7NazmDkV7FdGnaAA_iQfd-KV5-T2xIBxg_SgoV6R7BaYvkj9-XWSMXNeyQ/s3804/IMG_4864a.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="3804" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRJnZUm3jpur49c6_M6xJZSalP5_IIhxYwtJd_4FiFgcmuav7oK8vNBXO3AZ6gMG6c0fUO052F92uKLOe5qYey0uACf2PRqtU2Eikz3t51WM9dBIiNTBkN829UcZ_Y7NazmDkV7FdGnaAA_iQfd-KV5-T2xIBxg_SgoV6R7BaYvkj9-XWSMXNeyQ/s400/IMG_4864a.JPG"/></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 7, 2024</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – December 3, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/october-afternoon.html>October Afternoon</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – October 1, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/september-garden.html>September Garden</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/like-lotus-flower.html>Like a Lotus Flower</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – June 4, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – February 14, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/saaxiib-qurux-badan_16.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – January 16, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/08/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – August 25, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-stillness-and-silence-of-this.html>In the Stillness and Silence of This Present Moment</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-need-do-nothing.html>I Need Do Nothing . . . I Am Open to the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/11/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – November 25, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/06/blue-yonder.html>Blue Yonder</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/06/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – June 29, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/05/what-we-crave.html>What We Crave</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – January 30, 2021</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/11/november-musings.html>November Musings</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/11/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – November 18, 2020</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-landscape-is-mirror.html>The Landscape Is a Mirror</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/04/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – April 16, 2019</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – March 29, 2019</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Saaxiib Qurux Badan (“Beautiful Friend”), Minneapolis, MN – Michael J. Bayly (2/21/24).</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-1945058923791062792024-02-15T17:55:00.007-06:002024-02-16T09:18:44.474-06:00Finally . . . a “Significant Snowfall” Across Southern Minnesota<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzftId08SqJ77TR5Wj91LAlM1HmtkLfFGP0KI8tUQmsjqL0wtgymCKTxMnH4DdlNYYa-j9jDgQExcjnsUns4-j8_wlvze-7wnTV2S0EgjcRCrEyRRspsX-3SlBvd5fszLcgWr1XhNGYQbOS1v1Bh-XCLgbmMB9fK6U9nOYk7TkIu0PAbnaR82KHw/s4032/IMG_4498.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzftId08SqJ77TR5Wj91LAlM1HmtkLfFGP0KI8tUQmsjqL0wtgymCKTxMnH4DdlNYYa-j9jDgQExcjnsUns4-j8_wlvze-7wnTV2S0EgjcRCrEyRRspsX-3SlBvd5fszLcgWr1XhNGYQbOS1v1Bh-XCLgbmMB9fK6U9nOYk7TkIu0PAbnaR82KHw/s400/IMG_4498.JPG"/></a></div><br>
Last night and this morning saw the Twin Cities and much of southern Minnesota transformed into a veritable winter wonderland.<br>
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Following is how Andrew Krueger of <i>Minnesota Public Radio News</i> <a href=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/15/twin-cities-southern-minnesota-first-major-snowfall-winter>reports</a> on “by far the largest snowfall of the season for many locations” throughout the state.<br>
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<blockquote>Much of southern Minnesota woke up to a rare sight Thursday – rare for this <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/photo-of-day.html>strange winter</a>, at least: a significant snowfall.<br>
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A winter storm dropped more than a half-foot of snow on parts of the region, by far the largest snowfall of the season for many locations.<br>
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The snow exited the state early Thursday, leaving icy roads and a handful of school delays in its wake. It was a welcome sight to people who’ve been waiting to get out sledding and skiing – including organizers of the World Cup cross-country ski races that’ll bring elite athletes from around the world to Minneapolis this weekend.<br>
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. . . The National Weather Service reported 6.9 inches of snow as of midnight at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport – that’s a record for Feb. 14, and nearly double the amount of snow the airport had previously received the entire winter.<br>
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The season total before Wednesday in the Twin Cities was just 7.3 inches. It now stands at 14.2 inches – which is still more than 20 inches below normal, and more than 40 inches less snow than the Twin Cities had received at this point last winter.</blockquote><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Link:</b><br>
<a href=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/minneapolis-st-paul-wont-call-snow-emergencies-after-surprise-6-inch-fall>Minneapolis and St. Paul Won't Call Snow Emergencies After Surprise 6-inch Fall</a> – Adam Uren (<i>Bring Me the News</i>, February 15, 2024).<br>
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<b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/winter-vignettes.html>Winter Vignettes (2023)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/photo-of-day_23.html>Photo of the Day – February 23, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/photo-of-day.html>Photo of the Day – February 5, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/after-record-breaking-snowfall-walk.html>After Record-Breaking Snowfall, a Walk Through the Neighborhood (2023)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/saaxiib-qurux-badan.html>Saaxiib Qurux Badan – January 4, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/a-wintry-mix-of-snow-and-freezing-rain.html>A Wintry Mix of Snow and Freezing Rain (2023)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/01/the-light-of-this-new-years-day.html>The Light of This New Year’s Day</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/in-this-time-of-liminal-space.html>In This Time of Liminal Space</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/solstice-storm.html>Solstice Storm (2022)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/photo-of-day_13.html>Photo of the Day – December 13, 2022</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/12/an-blizzard-of-epic-proportions.html>A Blizzard of Epic Proportions (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/after-seasons-first-snowstorm-walk.html>After the Season’s First Snowstorm, a Walk Through the Neighborhood (2019)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/12/decembers-snowy-start.html>December’s Snowy Start (2018)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/04/the-spring-blizzard-of-2018.html>The Spring Blizzard of 2018</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/01/winter-beauty.html>Winter Beauty (2017)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/02/winter-storm.html>Winter Storm (2016)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/11/winters-return.html>Winter’s Return (2014)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-winter-walk-along-minnehaha-creek.html>A Winter Walk Along Minnehaha Creek (2013)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2012/12/winter-storm.html>Winter Storm (2012)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/11/first-snowfall.html>First Snowfall (2010)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/12/winter-arrives.html>Winter Arrives! (2009)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2007/12/snowy-december.html>A Snowy December – With An Aussie Connection (2007)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-winters-way.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on “Winter’s Way”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-hearing-wild-and.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on Hearing the Wild and Natural Call to Go Inwards</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/01/winter-light.html>Winter Light</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/that-quality-of-awe.html>That Quality of Awe</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/out-and-about-winter-2022-2023.html>Out and About – Winter 2022-2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/05/out-and-about-winter-2020-2021.html>Out and About – Winter 2020-2021</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/03/out-and-about-winter-2019-2020.html>Out and About – Winter 2019-2020</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2019)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2017)</a><br>
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<b>Images:</b> Michael J. Bayly.</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-23522613508013119092024-02-15T00:01:00.041-06:002024-03-17T18:14:20.304-05:00What Marianne Williamson Learned from Running for President<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhbrow0HoSwx1qGkn9sWldiM89WlbPQCr0nMzlKXqIdqx-jjgEI9GERSXZFsZOtu4eW7gsr4UAgdmkdv5v_1Pdp9lr-_OoDnIoDhDgdzLcqsAZ2CtCzOcTJEndkvaIwK3hfrrVGN0Q_tpD2xxw2HPgjMQ_w4djwMI3eOdoJHCPsbbAvydjBPgMg/s3712/IMG_2870c.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="2489" data-original-width="3712" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjhbrow0HoSwx1qGkn9sWldiM89WlbPQCr0nMzlKXqIdqx-jjgEI9GERSXZFsZOtu4eW7gsr4UAgdmkdv5v_1Pdp9lr-_OoDnIoDhDgdzLcqsAZ2CtCzOcTJEndkvaIwK3hfrrVGN0Q_tpD2xxw2HPgjMQ_w4djwMI3eOdoJHCPsbbAvydjBPgMg/s400/IMG_2870c.JPG"/></a></div><br>
<i>The following was <a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/its-more-simple-than-it-appears>first published</a> February 9, 2024 on Marianne Williamson’s substack, </i><a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com>Transform</a><i>. Titled, “It’s More Simple Than It Appears: It’s Not Complicated; It’s Corrupt,” it was Marianne’s first substack posting following her February 7 <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>suspension</a> of her <a href=https://www.marianne2024.com>presidential campaign</a>.</i><br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hat did I learn running for President?<br>
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What I learned is that in the midst of a complicated drama involving money, power, and their relationship to politics, lies a fundamental basic theme. The major political parties are shills for the corporate matrix whose financial interests control this country.<br>
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The Republicans are worse, given that they are controlled through the auspices of one man, but being better than the Republicans on this issue is a very low bar.<br>
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In order to ensure no one gets past the velvet ropes to run as a challenge to the corporate control of this country, the DNC acts like a barker at the door. The party – along with its media minions and an assortment of “useful idiots” in the form of petty political operatives – is ready to beat up and throw to the sidewalk anyone who dares seek entrance to the inner sanctum from whence flows corporate power over Washington.<br>
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And we should not be fooled. The will of the people cannot exist in an amicable marriage with the purveyors of corporate tyranny. Either power lies in the hands of the people, or it lies in the hands of corporate lobbyists. When corporate money controls the way a party operates, the way mainstream media filters information and the way social media manipulates public opinion, we the people become quaint and powerless bystanders to the swirling forces that rule our lives.<br>
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The greatest challenge of our generation is to break the back of the soulless corporate behemoth that now holds Washington hostage, for it has weaponized the US government against the people of the United States. The acquiescence of so many to the DNC’s shadowy, Wizard of Oz-like directive that no challenge will be tolerated to its decision that Biden is the chosen one and that’s it – in some cases in the naïve belief that if Biden is reelected and the Democrats get two more seats in the Senate, then they could pass a version of Build Back Better and all will be well! – tells us everything we need to know about our ability to stage the peaceful revolution from within the party.<br>
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We must break the corporate duopoly and 2024 is the time to do it.<br>
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Even now, the President cannot remember that Macron is alive and Mitterrand is dead, Helmut Kohl was not Angela Merkel, and President Sisi governs Egypt and not Mexico. But I assure you, the corporate machine will pay no heed. It will, if necessary, replace one playing card with another like a magician well-practiced in his or her trickery.<br>
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The Republican and Democratic parties of my youth no longer exist. They have been hollowed out from within by the undue influence of corporate money, leaving America with two major categories of disturbed citizens. One is a majority now shackled by invisible chains of economic insecurity. Translation: “That should be enough to shut them up.” The other is a minority of decent Americans on both Left and Right who are ourselves economically unshackled, yet aware it’s a serious problem that so many are. Translation: “Keep them distracted by meaningless preoccupations, and punish severely anyone who dares question what’s happening.” Both are flummoxed in disbelief that things have gotten this bad. Some of us are numb, and some of us are about to blow.<br>
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Hundreds of millions of people live lives at risk of irredeemable damage because the juggernaut of privatization views their well-being, indeed their lives, as essentially dispensable. One way or the other, this will not stand. In the words of John F. Kennedy, “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable.” Whether that revolution is peaceful or violent is up to us.<br>
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As a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, I tried to wage that peaceful revolution. There is no doubt in my mind that the desire to break the chains of corporate tyranny is a desire shared by millions of Americans. Our opponent is a wily one, audacious and even cruel. But the desire for freedom that lives in our hearts – freedom from the controlling hand of corporate dictates over our health care, our food, our safety, our education, our environment, indeed over the avenues to either war or peace – is a power that has illumined this country since its inception. Such power right now is inadequately harnessed for political purposes, but the story of America is in no way over. A sleeping giant is about to awaken and all of us must be its awakeners.<br>
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Let us not be defeated; let us be creative. While some have suggested I “go rest” now, I have little desire to do so beyond enjoying the luxury of sleeping in my own bed for longer than two days in a row. There is no time to lose. And while I don’t at this point have a formal role in staging the peaceful revolution, I still have the power of the pen at my command and I intend to use it.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Marianne Williamson</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">“<a href=https://mariannewilliamson.substack.com/p/its-more-simple-than-it-appears>It’s More Simple Than It Appears:<br>
It’s Not Complicated; It’s Corrupt</a>”<br />
<i>Transform</i><br>
February 9, 2024</span></div><br />
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<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-playing-it-big.html>Marianne Williamson: Playing It Big</a></center><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/02/08/longshot-candidate-marianne-williamson-pulls-out-of-presidential-race/6411707367078>Candidate Marianne Williamson Exits Presidential Race</a> – Mark Moran (<i>United Press International News</i>, February 7, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/08/marianne-williamson-ends-democratic-election-campaign-drops-out-nevada>Marianne Williamson Ends Campaign to Secure Democratic Presidential Nomination</a> – <i>The Guardian</i> (February 7, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://people.com/marianne-williamson-drops-out-2024-presidential-race-8548071>Marianne Williamson Ends Second Presidential Bid After Nevada’s Democratic Primary</a> – Brendan Le (<i>People</i>, February 7, 2024).<br>
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<b>UPDATE:</b> <a href=https://www.diggitmagazine.com/articles/how-marianne-williamson-rises-without-mass-media-attention>How Marianne Williamson Rises Without Mass Media Attention</a> – Thu Pham (<i>Diggit Magazine</i>, February 19, 2024).<br>
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<b>For <i>The Wild Reed</i>’s coverage of Marianne Williamson’s 2024 presidential campaign, see the following chronologically-ordered posts:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/marianne-2024.html>Marianne 2024</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/marianne-williamson-launches-2024.html>Marianne Williamson Launches 2024 Presidential Campaign</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/progressive-perspectives-on-marianne.html>Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/more-progressive-perspectives-on.html>More Progressive Perspectives on Marianne Williamson’s Presidential Run</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/03/quote-of-day_0894107181.html>Ben Burgis: Quote of the Day – March 10, 2023 </a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/04/despite-undemocratic-antics-of-dnc.html>Despite the Undemocratic Antics of the DNC, Marianne Williamson Plans on “Winning the Nomination”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-biblical-roots-of-from-each.html>The Biblical Roots of “From Each According to Ability; To Each According to Need”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamson-on-next-revolution.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton</i> – 05/30/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/marianne-williamsons-economic-bill-of.html>Marianne Williamson’s Economic Bill of Rights</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/three-progressive-voices-on-war-in.html>Three Progressive Voices on the War in Ukraine</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/06/quote-of-day_27.html>Marianne Williamson: Quote of the Day – June 27, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-on-issue-is-with.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>The Issue Is</i> with Elex Michaelson – 07/20/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/voters-not-dnc-should-choose-nominee.html>Voters, Not the DNC, Should Choose the Nominee</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/marianne-williamson-in-new-hampshire.html>Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-repairing-our.html>Marianne Williamson: “Repairing Our Hearts Is Essential to Repairing Our Country”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-trumps-day-in.html>Marianne Williamson on Trump’s Day in Court</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/08/marianne-williamson-on-news-nation.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>NewsNation</i> – 08/25/23</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/presidential-candidate-marianne.html>Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson Joins NYC’s March to End Fossil Fuels</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-on-your-world-10623.html>Marianne Williamson on <i>Your World</i> – 10/6/23</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamsons-radical-idea.html>Marianne Williamson’s “Radical Idea” of Putting People First</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/marianne-williamson-we-need-to-disrupt.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Need to Disrupt the Corrupt”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/11/we-are-surging.html>“We Are Surging”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/12/let-people-decide-marianne-williamson.html>“Let the People Decide”: Marianne Williamson on the DNC’s Efforts to Deny and Suppress the Democratic Process</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/live-democratic-presidential-debate.html>Democratic Presidential Debate: Marianne Williamson and Dean Phillips – 1/8/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-democrats-challenging-biden.html>The Democrats Challenging Biden</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/bannering-for-marianne.html>Bannering for Marianne</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in.html>Campaigning for Marianne Williamson in New Hampshire – Day 1</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>2</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_23.html>3</a> | <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_2.html>4</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/marianne-williamson-i-have-decided-to.html>Marianne Williamson: “I Have Decided to Continue”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/marianne-williamson-in-nevada-2424.html>Marianne Williamson in Nevada – 2/4/24</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/02/forever-grateful.html>Forever Grateful</a><br>
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<b>See also:</b><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/12/we-must-challenge-entire-system.html>Marianne Williamson: “We Must Challenge the Entire System”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/marianne-williamson-on-current.html>Marianne Williamson on the Current Condition of the U.S.</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/09/marianne-williamsons-politics-of-love.html>Marianne Williamson’s Politics of Love: The Rich Roll Interview</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/03/if-only-we-could-hear-voices-like-this.html>Now Here’s a Voice I’d Like to Hear Regularly on the Sunday Morning Talk Shows</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/01/a-deeper-perspective-on-whats-really.html>A Deeper Perspective on What’s Really Attacking American Democracy</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/10/marianne-williamson-on-10th-anniversary.html>Marianne Williamson on the Tenth Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/03/two-of-most-dedicated-and-enlightened.html>“Two of the Most Dedicated and Enlightened Heroes of Present Day America”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/04/deep-gratitude.html>Deep Gratitude</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-beautiful-message-full-of-greatness.html>“A Beautiful Message, So Full of Greatness”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/11/marianne-williamson-anything-that-will.html>Marianne Williamson: “Anything That Will Help People Thrive, I’m Interested In”</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/08/caitlin-johnstone-status-quo.html>Caitlin Johnstone: “Status Quo Politicians Are Infinitely ‘Weirder’ Than Marianne Williamson”</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Marianne Williamson in Peterborough, New Hampshire – <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/campaigning-for-marianne-williamson-in_21.html>Saturday, January 21, 2024</a>. <i>(Photo: Michael J. Bayly)</i></span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-39433252162866166092024-02-14T09:00:00.003-06:002024-02-14T09:51:43.913-06:00“This Beloved Quickened Dust”<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfPHnr0edKWmrMnGSuq3Pv9dxFCbjb4p-MHLoMQ4-vWI9G4F6IwFRZoDomMFM9uPo-YCU3dqbDxXljuLzEZjx_J4AZ23itPiWK_2kNxaLhlWjyiKDoxNtTZCEV545djXYP4ivpPjGKCF9qapV4kxk7O1oFTiVICtW5DZwjzPIvB7Z-BdQiWunhw/s1080/AshWednesday-2024.jpg" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHfPHnr0edKWmrMnGSuq3Pv9dxFCbjb4p-MHLoMQ4-vWI9G4F6IwFRZoDomMFM9uPo-YCU3dqbDxXljuLzEZjx_J4AZ23itPiWK_2kNxaLhlWjyiKDoxNtTZCEV545djXYP4ivpPjGKCF9qapV4kxk7O1oFTiVICtW5DZwjzPIvB7Z-BdQiWunhw/s400/AshWednesday-2024.jpg"/></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2018/02/blessing-dust.html>Blessing the Dust</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2009/02/ash-wednesday-reflections.html>Ash Wednesday Reflections</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/02/lent-season-set-apart.html>Lent: A Season Set Apart</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/02/a-lenten-resolution.html>A Lenten Resolution</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/02/a-time-to-fast-and-feast.html>Lent: A Time to Fast <i>and</i> Feast</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2008/02/lenten-journey-2008.html>“Here I Am!” – The Lenten Response</a><br />
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/let-today-be-day.html>Let Today Be the Day</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/pope-francis-on-lenten-fasting.html>Pope Francis on Lenten Fasting</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-turn-lenten-meditation-by-lionel.html>“The Turn”: A Lenten Meditation by Lionel Basney</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/03/lent-summons-to-live-anew.html>Lent: A Summons to Live Anew</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2010/02/now-is-acceptable-time.html>Now Is the Acceptable Time</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/03/lent-with-henri.html>Lent with Henri</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/03/waking-dagobert.html>Waking Dagobert</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/06/radical-returnings-mayday-2016.html>“Radical Returnings” – Mayday 2016 (Part 1)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/06/radical-returnings-mayday-2016-part-2.html>“Radical Returnings” – Mayday 2016 (Part 2)</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2015/02/the-ashes-of-our-martyrs.html>The Ashes of Our Martyrs</a><br>
• <a href=http://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/01/move-us-loving-god.html>Move Us, Loving God</a></span><br>
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-42757573022498856022024-02-10T09:20:00.004-06:002024-02-11T12:53:13.055-06:00Photo of the Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lckmSjuYS9NmM8Kr44giH_a3HHCtS2WFd9Ca17cgdfkkA1qhVP-qXxkcqxZlkZYn1yGQL0rAY6D3ycdSQJOBdGbXQnjR020fEcm5dGnTAXKRKMgG0iqEdEHTYbucKpwyalIVPvKgLhkF0PuJ6my7F3XgDlmlo6F8OH4Pc4TzLs8ylgVoA0pS9w/s4032/IMG_4118b-2.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9lckmSjuYS9NmM8Kr44giH_a3HHCtS2WFd9Ca17cgdfkkA1qhVP-qXxkcqxZlkZYn1yGQL0rAY6D3ycdSQJOBdGbXQnjR020fEcm5dGnTAXKRKMgG0iqEdEHTYbucKpwyalIVPvKgLhkF0PuJ6my7F3XgDlmlo6F8OH4Pc4TzLs8ylgVoA0pS9w/s400/IMG_4118b-2.JPG"/></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>Related Off-site Links:</b><br>
<a href=https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/climate/journal/lost-winter-2023-24.html>The Lost Winter of 2023-24</a> – Minnesota DNR (February 9, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/10/abovenormal-temps-will-linger-chance-of-light-snow-northern-minn-sat-night>Above-normal Temps Will Linger</a> – Ron Trenda <i>(MPR News</i>, February 10, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/after-super-el-nino-charged-minnesotas-warm-winter-2024-is-set-to-bring-la-nina>After Super El Niño Charged Minnesota’s Warm Winter, 2024 is Set to Bring La Niña</a> – Sven Sundgaard (<i>Bring Me the News</i>, February 9, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/31/warm-winter-could-mean-ecological-ripple-effects-on-mn-forests-wildlife>Warm Winter Could Mean Ecological Ripple Rffects on Minnesota Forests and Wildlife</a> – Gracie Stockton <i>(MPR News</i>, January 31, 2024).<br>
<a href=https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-weather/sven-sundgaard-the-cold-is-getting-much-warmer>Minnesota’s Cold is Getting Much Warmer</a> – Sven Sundgaard (<i>Bring Me the News</i>, January 15, 2024).<br>
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<b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br />
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/quote-of-day.html>Bernie Sanders: Quote of the Day – July 7, 2023</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/02/winter-vignettes.html>Winter Vignettes</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-winters-way.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on “Winter’s Way”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/01/winter-beauty.html>Winter Beauty</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2016/01/winter-light.html>Winter Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/01/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2020)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2019/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2019)</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2017/03/winter-within-and-beyond.html>Winter . . . Within and Beyond (2017)</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> Michael J. Bayly (<a href=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wood_Lake_Nature_Center>Wood Lake Nature Center</a>, Richfield, MN).</span><br />
<br />Michael J. Baylyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03087458490602152648noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27612445.post-42831100482594668092024-02-09T22:01:00.002-06:002024-02-23T09:04:20.616-06:00Eckhart Tolle on Silence and Stillness<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-_596R2q35l7Swi8wWWEAGDtiMxtgwBEuHLMr0mHncrNw5A7UlCPfME3eLNG9_Y8xTdGNXrNl1fPVTK55xnwxoZpLnmj7R-QDorpy3vJMcXmoIvTB4bvciBvTx2VRmCho4ZhXISPW6Pd3JF51tKRVurmCdYQtZHdr3as1G6ICLq70WHqUJyHGg/s4032/IMG_3855b.JPG" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" width="400" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5-_596R2q35l7Swi8wWWEAGDtiMxtgwBEuHLMr0mHncrNw5A7UlCPfME3eLNG9_Y8xTdGNXrNl1fPVTK55xnwxoZpLnmj7R-QDorpy3vJMcXmoIvTB4bvciBvTx2VRmCho4ZhXISPW6Pd3JF51tKRVurmCdYQtZHdr3as1G6ICLq70WHqUJyHGg/s400/IMG_3855b.JPG"/></a></div><br>
My “<a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-season-of-listening.html>season of listening</a>” continues.<br>
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One writer whose words I'm using as a guide throughout this season is <a href=https://eckharttolle.com/about>Eckhart Tolle</a> who in his book <a href=https://shop.eckharttolle.com/products/stillness-speaks><i>Stillness Speaks</i></a>, writes the following.<br>
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<blockquote><span style="font-size: x-large;">W</span>hen you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself. When you lose touch with yourself, you lose yourself in the world.<br>
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Your innermost sense of self, of who you are, is inseparable from stillness. This is the <i>I Am</i> that is deeper than name and form.<br>
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Stillness is your essential nature. What is stillness? The inner space or awareness in which these words are being perceived and become thoughts. Without that awareness, there would be no perception, no thoughts, no world.<br>
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You are that awareness, disguised as a person.<br>
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The equivalent of external noise is the inner noise of thinking. The equivalent of external silence is inner stillness.<br>
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Whenever there is some silence around you – listen to it. That means just notice it. Pay attention to it. Listening to silence awakens the dimension of stillness within yourself, because it is only through stillness that you can be aware of silence.<br>
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See that in the moment of noticing the silence around you, you are not thinking. You are aware, but not thinking.<br>
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When you become aware of silence, immediately there is that state of inner alertness. You are present. You have stepped out of thousands of years of collective human conditioning.<br>
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Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness.<br>
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When you look at a tree and perceive its stillness, you become still yourself. You connect with it at a very deep level. You feel a oneness with whatever you perceive in and through stillness. Feeling the oneness of yourself with all things is true love.<br>
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Silence is helpful, but you don't need it in order to find stillness. Even when there is noise, you can be aware of the stillness underneath the noise, of the space in which the noice arises. That is the inner space of pure awareness, consciousness itself.<br>
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You can become aware of awareness as the background to all your sense perceptions, all your thinking. Becoming aware of awareness is the arising of stillness.<br>
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Any disturbing noise can be as helpful as silence. How? By dropping your inner resistance to the noise, by allowing it to be as it is, this acceptance also takes you into that realm of inner peace that is stillness.<br>
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Whenever you deeply accept this moment as it is – no matter what form it takes – you are still, you are at peace.</blockquote><br>
<div style="text-align: right;"><b>– <i>Eckhart Tolle</i></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 85%;">Excerpted from <a href=https://shop.eckharttolle.com/products/stillness-speaks><i>Stillness Speaks</i></a><br>
Hodder & Stoughton, 2003<br>
pp. 3-6</span></div><br>
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<span style="font-size: 85%;"><b>See also the previous <i>Wild Reed</i> posts:</b><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2024/01/a-season-of-listening.html>A Season of Listening</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/time-to-go-inwards.html>Time to Go Inwards</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-prayer-of-anchoring.html>A Prayer of Anchoring</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2020/05/child-of-universe.html>Today I Will Be Still</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/02/cultivating-stillness.html>Cultivating Stillness</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/05/inner-peace.html>Inner Peace</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-sacred-pause.html>A Sacred Pause</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/a-kind-of-light-source.html>Aligning With the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/08/mystical-participation.html>Mystical Participation</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/i-need-do-nothing.html>I Need Do Nothing . . . I Am Open to the Living Light</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/stepping-out-of-time.html>Stepping Out of Time and Resting Your Mind</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/07/in-stillness-and-silence-of-this.html>In the Stillness and Silence of This Present Moment</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/11/the-beauty-and-challenge-of-being.html>The Beauty and Challenge of Being Present in the Moment</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/09/resting-in-presence-of-beloved.html>Resting in the Presence of the Beloved</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/12/active-waiting-radical-attitude-toward_23.html>Active Waiting: A Radical Attitude Toward Life</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2013/01/threshold-musings.html>Threshold Musings</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2022/11/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-hearing-wild-and.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on Hearing the Wild and Natural Call to Go Inwards</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/01/brigit-anna-mcneill-on-winters-way.html>Brigit Anna McNeill on “Winter’s Way”</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2021/12/to-dream-to-feel-to-listen.html>To Dream, to Feel, to Listen</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-most-sacred-and-simple-mystery-of.html>The Most Sacred and Simple Mystery of All</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-source-is-within-you.html>The Source is Within You</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2012/11/prayer-of-week.html>Forever Oneness</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2023/10/in-midst-of-great-unraveling-visit-to.html>In the Midst of the “Great Unraveling,” a Visit to the Prayer Tree</a><br>
• <a href=https://thewildreed.blogspot.com/2011/11/as-last-walls-dissolve-everything-is.html>As the Last Walls Dissolve . . . Everything is Possible</a><br>
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<b>Image:</b> The Center for Reflection and Renewal at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. <i>(Photo: Michael J. Bayly)</i></span><br>
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