I appreciate you, Garrett, and am encouraging everyone to PUSH Harris on Gaza and funding Israel. The last few days have seen people's moods lifted and how Biden dropping out has inspired people to stay in the fight. But too many are jumping on the Harris endorsement bandwagon without asking her to reveal where she stands on issues. Her statement this morning (see below) is deeply troubling, both for the content and because it reveals her lack of understanding of the moment. Young people (and those who draw the line at genocide) are NOT going to come out and vote for more of the same. That horrible statement just lost her a ton of goodwill. So maybe you can organize those dads around pushing her to call for a permanent ceasefire and arms embargo???
Completely agree. I was also extremely disappointed by that statement (but not surprised). I personally am going to be holding two things at once these next hundred days-- both continuing to protest and push the Biden-Harris administration on Gaza AND organizing to ensure that Harris instead of Trump becomes President (especially since I live in WI). I completely respect and appreciate folks who are committed to doing the former and who strategically believe that doing both at once is ineffective.
Several years ago my husband remarked on the fact that, rather than telling people the specific job I do for a living, I refer to myself as a working Mum; and how neither he nor any other men he knows ever claim to be working Dads. I think so many people would benefit from doing a thought experiment where they equate the value of their paid work and their care work in their own mind, not just to others. No one talks about courting the "Dad" vote, or shares polling data on which way Midwestern Dads are leaning. So good on you and the other members for elevating the Dad side of the identity on par with the political - if for no other reason than it will throw a wrench in the voter predicition algorithms while they try to rebalance the boxes of male voters.
I appreciate you, Garrett, and am encouraging everyone to PUSH Harris on Gaza and funding Israel. The last few days have seen people's moods lifted and how Biden dropping out has inspired people to stay in the fight. But too many are jumping on the Harris endorsement bandwagon without asking her to reveal where she stands on issues. Her statement this morning (see below) is deeply troubling, both for the content and because it reveals her lack of understanding of the moment. Young people (and those who draw the line at genocide) are NOT going to come out and vote for more of the same. That horrible statement just lost her a ton of goodwill. So maybe you can organize those dads around pushing her to call for a permanent ceasefire and arms embargo???
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Completely agree. I was also extremely disappointed by that statement (but not surprised). I personally am going to be holding two things at once these next hundred days-- both continuing to protest and push the Biden-Harris administration on Gaza AND organizing to ensure that Harris instead of Trump becomes President (especially since I live in WI). I completely respect and appreciate folks who are committed to doing the former and who strategically believe that doing both at once is ineffective.
I respect your game plan and thank you for your efforts!
And I appreciate you! Thanks for the push to make sure I'm also highlighting and pushing continuing organizing efforts for Gaza.
Several years ago my husband remarked on the fact that, rather than telling people the specific job I do for a living, I refer to myself as a working Mum; and how neither he nor any other men he knows ever claim to be working Dads. I think so many people would benefit from doing a thought experiment where they equate the value of their paid work and their care work in their own mind, not just to others. No one talks about courting the "Dad" vote, or shares polling data on which way Midwestern Dads are leaning. So good on you and the other members for elevating the Dad side of the identity on par with the political - if for no other reason than it will throw a wrench in the voter predicition algorithms while they try to rebalance the boxes of male voters.
Coming to this comment late but just need to say that it is so, so spot on.
Love this so dang much. Thanks for showing up and so often noticing the thing I wish more dudes were noticing.
Thanks for being the kind of pal who helps me notice
Just found this Stack and grateful I did! Thanks, Wonkette! Off to organize! 💚🏴💚
Hell yeah
Awesome move!
Appreciate it
Thanks for the invite!
Of course!
Thank you @Garrett Bucks for sharing our latest episode of The Disagreement with @Alex Grodd!
All she you have sexism/racism, which last I heard was not a policy. But Demokkkrats and racism are inseparable am I right?
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APPRECIATE YOU!