Videotape of Mario Cuomo's Keynote Address at the 1984 Democratic National Convention
(I think every American's education in responsible citizenship is incomplete until they've seen (or read) this speech.)
The above quote fact-checks.
N.B. Not ONE Trump supporter would send this quote to ANYONE.
They know they're lying.
And they don't want to be reminded of the Truth.
And they don't want to remind anyone in their coven that the truth is "out there."
Abraham Lincoln
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Donald Trump
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"The Hard, Central Truth Of Contemporary Conservatism"
Canadian-born JFK Advisor, John Kenneth Galbraith
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It Is The Intention Of America's Ultra-Rich To Kill Off The Undeserving Poor. Complete "Reproductive" Cleansing --- And More! No Kidding.
This doesn't ring true at the moment.
But I think it's where we're headed.
Greetings,
For my friends who refuse to open a Facebook account...
Sometimes, you don't know what you're missing...
This Bruce Springsteen "rap" is surpassingly good.
Bruce hits every note like driving home a 16 penny nail with a single stroke.
Superb oratory!
(I am baffled that I cannot locate this "reflection" except on Facebook and Instagram. If you locate a "non-proprietary" link, please send it to me. Thanks.)
Perfection is The Curse, and insistence on perfection is where "the right went wrong" - particularly the Christian Right.
Unions are not perfect.
But they are "the only powerful and effective voice working people have ever had in this country."
Pat Buchanan, The Republican Presidential Candidate And Living American Who Has Served Longest As Senior White House Official, Says Republicans Are In It For "Power Only" And "To Hell With Principles"
Pope Francis: Without Labor Unions, There Are No Free Workers.
Elsewhere...
AI Overview:
Pope John XXIII, a prominent figure in Catholic Social Teaching, demonstrated a strong commitment to the rights and dignity of workers, including the right to form labor unions. He is recognized for his encyclicals, such as Mater et Magistra and Pacem in Terris, which addressed social justice issues, including labor rights.
Key Points from his Teachings:
- Work as an expression of human personality: He emphasized that work is not merely a commodity but a reflection and expression of the human person.
- Just Wages: He firmly believed that workers deserve a wage determined by criteria of justice and sufficient to enable them and their families to live a truly human life and fulfill their obligations in a dignified manner.
- Worker Rights: John XXIII affirmed fundamental rights for workers, including the right to work, the right to safe and healthy working conditions, and the right to organize.
- Support for Labor Unions: He recognized the vital role of unions in protecting the interests of workers and promoting social justice. Catholic social teaching, influenced by figures like John XXIII, holds that unions are indispensable elements of social life that defend the vital interests of workers and contribute to social order and solidarity.
- Government Role: He stated that the state has a responsibility to intervene when necessary to protect the rights of workers, especially vulnerable groups like women and children.
In summary, Pope John XXIII advocated for the inherent dignity of the worker and the importance of a just and equitable economic system. He recognized and supported the role of labor unions as a means for workers to collectively secure their rights and contribute to a more just society.
