So let me put it another way, he’s such an excellent spokesperson for Democratic talking points, and has such an excellent record of accomplishments while in a leadership position in government, an increase in his exposure opportunities could only be an asset for Democratic prospects in the future.
He is in the game. He is setting up his platform on just every platform that will have him. I will be SHOCKED if he does not run for President in 2028. WE, THE PEOPLE, have to get out the “good word” about him by sharing further what he is talking about. We are all in it together💪 It is OUR only way to create change. Let people know our options and WHY we should support them/him!
Absolutely! We need to lay the groundwork, and talking it up is a great part of that. Pete is such an amazing communicator that he always leaves me feeling good about his abilities to be effective in government, which is light years from how I feel about DT’s way of fucking up everything he touches (reverse Meidas touch). I’m with you 100% Shirl. DM me back if you need my help.
I listened to that conversation, and I thought it was probably the most important conversation that I've heard in any of the podcasts that I've been listening to lately. It speaks to the truth of where we are and who is not talking to the majority of people and why Who is not listening to the majority of people and why. The need cannot be understated. The potential cannot be understated. The opportunity cannot be understated. It reminds me of Robert Kennedy seniors meeting with Cesar Chavez that changed his heart and his life, and took him from a man of privilege to a man of heart and mind and fundamentally changed him. That is the kind of walk that someone who wants to lead this country needs to take starting now.! I was reminded of the song by Gregory Porter called "take me to the alley " when I listen to this conversation.
Thank you for mentioning Native Americans because we never ever hear anything about ourselves in the general conversation yet we play such a significant part in this country. We are this countries shame. We represent the genocide that happened here that no one talks about. If we do not talk about all that happened in this place, we will never have the opportunity to transform that into something that gives us strength and not continue pain and suffering. Indigenous people will play an even more important part in the future.
I don't know if I would call it the third reconstruction but I would spend some time thinking about what you would call that new construction of this country. So many need so much.
Ms Carr…the near total genocide of North America’s native population, your wisdom, culture and protection of Mother Earth, is the everlasting shame of mankind, repeated globally to this present day. I pray for your eventual triumph. Please continue to repeat the stories of your people, teach them to your young people, as well as your nations’ magnificent ceremonies, language and worship.
I have small children in my family, whom I love dearly. They listen to the rough speech of Trump & his minions, and I must tell them that this is not respectful behavior.
Dr Barber is great NC Spiritual Leader. I had the pleasure of introducing him at an Asheville event a few years ago. When he speaks truth to power, power listens.
The Republican/T bill (I no longer use his name) is heartbreaking for those not in the upper 3rd of wealth. The ultra wealthy are cheering because they will increase their wealth. I mean how much does one need? Our country needs to get back to representing every individual citizen and helping those who cannot earn enough to have a safe, healthy life. It’s simple. Do you care for mankind? Or do you deep down only care about yourself?
Engage Dolly Parton, a stealth, independent, organizer and leader especially among the poor in her region but also around the country. Between her self funded literacy programs and her enormous personal donation that essentially created the most effective Covid vaccine at the peak of the pandemic she powerfully advocates for decency and humanity. She is consciously non partisan as to reach and serve the largest number of people in need.
Her service is not only exemplary but incredibly effective.
As I'm listening to Reverend Barber speak about getting economically disenfranchised people to vote, I think we can't afford naivete about how difficult it is for some people to vote. In my lower-income precinct, I encountered the following realities of economically disenfranchised people: 1) They are working two or more jobs and if they get 15 minutes to breathe, it's a hard sell to get them to use that 15 minutes to vote. And they really, really do not have a couple of hours to familiarize themselves with issues and candidates. 2) Some people have disabilities and need help to get their ballot turned in. Many states, including mine, have made it a lot more difficult for people to help other people get their votes delivered. 3) In homes where English is not primarily spoken, the ballot instructions themselves are a barrier. I visited homes where voters couldn't get their mail ballot open properly because they could not read the directions. 4) Single moms. They can't stand in line with little people, especially in inclement weather conditions. 5) Transportation to the polling place. This is a barrier for a lot of people. 6) Mail ballots are no longer available to people who forget to call the Supervisor of Elections on a regular basis to renew their request for mail ballots. I have seen all of these things, in my own precinct, going door to door. I was able to get well over 80 percent turnout, but it was an incredible amount of work. I'm too ill to do it again, and that's the other issue, that we need younger, healthier people to pick up the torch and do the physically demanding work of persuading others to vote. Republicans, in general, are more economically comfortable than Democrats. Often, it's a lot easier for them to vote.
Sara Ann, you've done your homework in outlining all the ROADBLOCKS republicans have put up to disenfranchise or discourage voting. I am for a NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR VOTING wherein there are no workplaces allowed to restrict any employee from voting. We are so behind the times. And, the news media would not be allowed to project any election until ALL the ballots have been counted and certified. It might take days but then we'd know with more certainty that the election had been fair for all citizens, of every color, religion, physical ability, etc.
What a great conversation, talking about what should be of utmost concern for all of us, and what we should focus on and how we can come together in meaningful and powerful ways to address these issues. Thank you, Pete Buttigieg, and thank you, Reverend Barber.
Thank you for a conversation full of goodness. Pete, you tell the truth snd interview substantial people who tell the truth. Peter, you must run for President.
You gotta get back in the game Pete, please!
He is in the game...he and Reverend Barber are trying to get the rest of us to stand up and demand that this madness stop.
One person can't stop this...millions of us could.
So let me put it another way, he’s such an excellent spokesperson for Democratic talking points, and has such an excellent record of accomplishments while in a leadership position in government, an increase in his exposure opportunities could only be an asset for Democratic prospects in the future.
He is in the game. He is setting up his platform on just every platform that will have him. I will be SHOCKED if he does not run for President in 2028. WE, THE PEOPLE, have to get out the “good word” about him by sharing further what he is talking about. We are all in it together💪 It is OUR only way to create change. Let people know our options and WHY we should support them/him!
Absolutely! We need to lay the groundwork, and talking it up is a great part of that. Pete is such an amazing communicator that he always leaves me feeling good about his abilities to be effective in government, which is light years from how I feel about DT’s way of fucking up everything he touches (reverse Meidas touch). I’m with you 100% Shirl. DM me back if you need my help.
Thanks Pete- we love you and need your leadership!!!!
I listened to that conversation, and I thought it was probably the most important conversation that I've heard in any of the podcasts that I've been listening to lately. It speaks to the truth of where we are and who is not talking to the majority of people and why Who is not listening to the majority of people and why. The need cannot be understated. The potential cannot be understated. The opportunity cannot be understated. It reminds me of Robert Kennedy seniors meeting with Cesar Chavez that changed his heart and his life, and took him from a man of privilege to a man of heart and mind and fundamentally changed him. That is the kind of walk that someone who wants to lead this country needs to take starting now.! I was reminded of the song by Gregory Porter called "take me to the alley " when I listen to this conversation.
Thank you for mentioning Native Americans because we never ever hear anything about ourselves in the general conversation yet we play such a significant part in this country. We are this countries shame. We represent the genocide that happened here that no one talks about. If we do not talk about all that happened in this place, we will never have the opportunity to transform that into something that gives us strength and not continue pain and suffering. Indigenous people will play an even more important part in the future.
I don't know if I would call it the third reconstruction but I would spend some time thinking about what you would call that new construction of this country. So many need so much.
Ms Carr…the near total genocide of North America’s native population, your wisdom, culture and protection of Mother Earth, is the everlasting shame of mankind, repeated globally to this present day. I pray for your eventual triumph. Please continue to repeat the stories of your people, teach them to your young people, as well as your nations’ magnificent ceremonies, language and worship.
Thank you for your wise comments.
Hello!
Thank you for your time today.
I have small children in my family, whom I love dearly. They listen to the rough speech of Trump & his minions, and I must tell them that this is not respectful behavior.
I want Pete to be our next President 👍🏻😎👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
A wonderful conversation among three different types of leaders, united in their desire to make America MORAL again.
Dr Barber is great NC Spiritual Leader. I had the pleasure of introducing him at an Asheville event a few years ago. When he speaks truth to power, power listens.
I'd love to see him back in Asheville!
I live northern NJ now. Great to be in a blue state.
The Republican/T bill (I no longer use his name) is heartbreaking for those not in the upper 3rd of wealth. The ultra wealthy are cheering because they will increase their wealth. I mean how much does one need? Our country needs to get back to representing every individual citizen and helping those who cannot earn enough to have a safe, healthy life. It’s simple. Do you care for mankind? Or do you deep down only care about yourself?
Dr Barber and Pete thank you for your commitment to make this world our country better for everyone!!! Power to the people.
Pete…I’m with you … whatever you decide to do!
Pete for President! Revered Barber, Secretary of moral code!
Engage Dolly Parton, a stealth, independent, organizer and leader especially among the poor in her region but also around the country. Between her self funded literacy programs and her enormous personal donation that essentially created the most effective Covid vaccine at the peak of the pandemic she powerfully advocates for decency and humanity. She is consciously non partisan as to reach and serve the largest number of people in need.
Her service is not only exemplary but incredibly effective.
Reverend Barber, you said it so well! God bless you!
As I'm listening to Reverend Barber speak about getting economically disenfranchised people to vote, I think we can't afford naivete about how difficult it is for some people to vote. In my lower-income precinct, I encountered the following realities of economically disenfranchised people: 1) They are working two or more jobs and if they get 15 minutes to breathe, it's a hard sell to get them to use that 15 minutes to vote. And they really, really do not have a couple of hours to familiarize themselves with issues and candidates. 2) Some people have disabilities and need help to get their ballot turned in. Many states, including mine, have made it a lot more difficult for people to help other people get their votes delivered. 3) In homes where English is not primarily spoken, the ballot instructions themselves are a barrier. I visited homes where voters couldn't get their mail ballot open properly because they could not read the directions. 4) Single moms. They can't stand in line with little people, especially in inclement weather conditions. 5) Transportation to the polling place. This is a barrier for a lot of people. 6) Mail ballots are no longer available to people who forget to call the Supervisor of Elections on a regular basis to renew their request for mail ballots. I have seen all of these things, in my own precinct, going door to door. I was able to get well over 80 percent turnout, but it was an incredible amount of work. I'm too ill to do it again, and that's the other issue, that we need younger, healthier people to pick up the torch and do the physically demanding work of persuading others to vote. Republicans, in general, are more economically comfortable than Democrats. Often, it's a lot easier for them to vote.
Sara Ann, you've done your homework in outlining all the ROADBLOCKS republicans have put up to disenfranchise or discourage voting. I am for a NATIONAL HOLIDAY FOR VOTING wherein there are no workplaces allowed to restrict any employee from voting. We are so behind the times. And, the news media would not be allowed to project any election until ALL the ballots have been counted and certified. It might take days but then we'd know with more certainty that the election had been fair for all citizens, of every color, religion, physical ability, etc.
What a great conversation, talking about what should be of utmost concern for all of us, and what we should focus on and how we can come together in meaningful and powerful ways to address these issues. Thank you, Pete Buttigieg, and thank you, Reverend Barber.
Listened live. Thank you for a conversation full of goodness.
Thank you for a conversation full of goodness. Pete, you tell the truth snd interview substantial people who tell the truth. Peter, you must run for President.