Saturday

[susandennis]

I did not 'get' all of the protesting since the election. I mean you protest stuff to affect change - stop the war, respect for blacks, etc. The election is done. There is no change possible for 4, probably 8 years. By that time all of the protesters' passion will have long been spent. So what's the point?

I'm beginning to see the point. It was/is cathartic and at least something that people can do instead of just sitting around moaning. But, more importantly, it seems to be leading towards what we used to call community organizational activism. The protesters seem to be slowly forming plans and actions and maybe, just maybe the passion will last. Maybe economies of scale will keep it going and turn it into something that will, in fact, garner change. Really interesting.

And kind of amusing to muse on Trump's legacy possibly being that of creating a force to ensure his campaign promises never come true. A lot of fun plot twists there.

I had a nice swim this morning and then took myself to brunch. And then to the fancy Thriftway near the restaurant. I had toyed with the idea of also going to a bazaar/bake sale near there but decided to go to the grocery store instead and because I had frozen stuff, I didn't want to make another stop. My twitter feed is showing pictures of the bazaar and I'm glad I didn't go. It looks like I would have bought Stuff I Do Not Need. Just as well.

The mystery Fed Ex package was delivered... to Miami. Then I remembered that someone (likely another Susan Dennis) used my email address when buying something off a website last week. I guess he or she now has the purchase in hand. I hope they use their own email address next time.

Today there will be doll sewing. I thought of some new hair things to try while I was swimming this morning. Sometime this weekend I want to watch the movie Money Monster. That may happen today. I bought an eggplant to try in my fryer. I really wanted those cute little Japanese ones but all they had were the ginormous regular ones. Probably will work fine.

Maybe I'll do a load of laundry while I sew... the thrills just keep acomin'

Comments

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

One of the reasons I've always gone to protests is to show my face saying no (or rarely but gladly yes, when appropriate) to something--to go on public record as one person who will not accept harm. I don't expect the President elect to resign, but I hope he (or maybe his advisors, not sure he can see or think) to see how many of us are willing to be out there refusing to accept racism, destruction of the environment, and nuclear war--all things he was promoting during his campaign.

I guess growing up in the South during the Civil Rights era taught me the importance of standing up and being counted.

[susandennis]

I was raised in the South in the 50's and 60's. I demonstrated fervently against the Vietnamese War. I worked passionately for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

I came out of all of that with the opposite feeling. My expending that kind of energy that way is really a waste of my time. Better to use that passion to create the best life I can following my beliefs.

Different strokes.

[mamculuna.livejournal.com]

Yes, true. Different demonstrations, too--some are definitely a waste of energy. Others, not so much.

Air fryer

[(Anonymous)]

Hi Susan!

What brand is your air fryer? We have been thinking about getting one but don't want anything to big. Hope the eggplant comes out well, that would be something we'd be cooking in there too.

Thanks. Ginger in Phoenix.

RE: Air fryer

[susandennis]

Hi Ginger!

I got a smaller GoWise.

The Philips ones seem to be more popular but they also seem to be WAY more expensive. And, based on recipes and stuff, I'm not seeing that they are any better.

I will be posting the eggplant details tonight so stay tuned!

[badrobot68.livejournal.com]

I support the protests, everyone needs to get the message that electing Trump was NOT ok.

I don't think he'll stay in office 4 years.

[kyrielle]

I think the protests are less about getting Trump out and more about trying to combat some of the "ideals" broadcast during his campaign. Combat the hate/racism/sexism/*ism that others are feeling emboldened about because he won and that was part of his message. Say 'we will not stand for this, we will stand up against it'.

And some people are just out there because of adrenaline, I suspect. But yes, community-building and opposing policies/points-of-view I think. Granted they are saying they oppose Trump but I don't think most have any illusion that it will change his getting into office.

[triesticity.livejournal.com]

"more about trying to combat some of the "ideals" broadcast during his campaign" - yes, this.

Also, as an acquaintance of mine pointed out in a Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/mosesgates/posts/10154615761165030), in a place like New York, where Trump did *not* get the majority of votes, it's a way to send a message to city and state politicians, to make sure they know that their constituencies want them to step up and be vocal about their opposition to the racist/misogynistic/xenophobic rhetoric of the Trump campaign, and to make sure city and state governments do what they can.

[pinmedown.livejournal.com]

Yep! 👍 There's no organization in place the way there is on the other side! Considering republicans have integrated religion & politics and so basically have weekly+ organized meetings... liberals should be doing the same.

[johnpalmer.livejournal.com]

Protests can do good if they're sustained enough and energetic enough. George W. wanted to privatize Social Security and the unpopularity tanked the proposal. I'm glad they started early - I hope they continue.