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You nail it like you always nail it, Jared.

We'd just like to add seasoning to your comment about DNC messaging ("There was so much control over messaging that it threatened to sour the whole thing. The main talking points - “freedom,” “joy,” the desire not to “go back,” etc. - were so everpresent that it started to feel contrived...". Isn't this one of the things we've been on the party's backs about—keep it simple, frame in short simple phrases, and repeat repeat repeat? In that regard, the convention was a success, in our opinions.

BTW, thank you for mentioning the lack addressing LGBTQ and trans rights. Although we think VP Harris and Governor Walz have our backs, it would have been nice if they'd said the words.

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Thanks once again Jared for risking the wet blanket charge and reminding us that one of democracy's many shortcomings (when it is functioning) is that it seeks the 'lowest common denominator.'

We who believe in evolution and progress will always be somewhat disappointed with the results democracy produces, but, as you point out, our role is to prod the cats in a helpful direction.

Thanks for being our shepherd ;-)

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I agree with the assessment of the speeches. It must be emphasized in every speech that the President cannot do much without Congress, that to make change, representatives in the house and senate must be elected who will support the same things. Americans do not seem to understand how the system works, and constantly expect the President to change everything on their own- clearly not understanding the roles of the senate and Congress.

What Trump brings to his followers is the promise to ignore the way things actually work, roll over them or circumvent them, or, just ignore them and do what he likes. This gives them actual hope something can change, and it’s why they support stomping on the system or throwing it out. Can’t blame them- we could even pass a voting rights law, the most important change we have needed to make since 2000.

Until we make voting free and fair for every citizen, we still will not be a democratically run country. The great myth is we are a democracy at all. If 1/2 the states are run by autocracy/kleptocracy/minority rule, the whole can’t call itself a democracy! But this needs to be explained and I’m very glad she mentioned this issue at least in her speech!

But she needed to say it regarding all of the changes to the constitution that need to be made- they can only occur with down ballot voting

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I am incredibly glad that the Palestinian protesters were mostly out of sight. We are trying to save what is, like it or not, the most important democracy on Earth. I've been a liberal, progressive, Democrat, whatever for a long time. I've seen a lot of nonsense. But these pro-Palestinian, river to the sea dopes screaming at Democratic politicians that they're supporting "genocide" has been a wake up call about how dumb the far left can actually be. I hope we elect Kamala. That needs to happen at all costs. I also hope Hamas is eradicated.

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There is nothing wrong with being pro Palestinian. Palestinians are people who have lived under apartheid conditions for many decades. Would you say the same were the protestors shouting about South African apartheid? Or is it ok to protest black injustice but not brown? Christian but not Muslim? So heartbreaking to see the bigotry at work in the US and UK regarding this issue.

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August 26

Jared, After reading your books, & recognizing our many connections; I always rush to hear what you are thinking. I, too thought the Convention too well done with all the many problems we have even if dt resigned tonite. Climate bears heavily on all of us, no solution there. The hope for a day of equality for all is what I yearn for before I die. I don't think beating dt is all it takes to get what we seek. The democrats aren't all on our side. Keep writing my warrior friend.

Joy Ramsey

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