At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, there is a quote from one of the Mayo brothers/doctors on their wall
“The greatest asset of a nation is the health of it’s citizens “
RFK keeps saying how we are the most unhealthy developed nation in the world.
OF COURSE WE ARE.
We do not have
universal healthcare and there is not access to healthcare for all that the wealthy people in this country can buy and pay for or the healthcare that elected officials have ( paid for by taxpayers) in Washington DC have.
Corporate greed instituting the business model into healthcare has compromised healthcare for everybody violating Medical Ethics to “ harm no other “ and “ the patient comes first”.
This together with the push for profits, being used for
“jobs creation “with translating doctor services in medical care into “units” is in direct conflict with the Hippocratic Oath and it has compromised many doctors.
RFK he keeps cutting all Medical research, getting rid of everything about vaccines that has eradicated diseases that we have not seen in years . He is not fighting for universal healthcare, such as his father and his 2 uncles, President John Kennedy and Senator Edward Kennedy , did totally destroying their legacy. The Kennedy family must be horrified.
No, he just wants to teach us how to lift weights and take supplements thinking he has all the answers . He does NOT have a medical degree. He is NOT a scientist. He knows nothing about healthcare and is the most unqualified ever to be in his position.
This is the nature of malignant narcissistic people in that they think they know everything and that everybody needs them only .
🇺🇸To My Beloved Grandparents: The Truth Is Still Ours to Share
First, I want to send a warm and hearty congratulations to everyone who took part in the No Kings protest yesterday. From coast to coast, grandparents, parents, and young folks alike stood shoulder to shoulder for truth, democracy, and the America we still believe in. Your voices were heard. Your peaceful presence made a powerful statement: we will not be ruled by fear, lies, or authoritarian fantasies. We’re still “We the People.” And we showed up.
But the march doesn’t end on the streets. After the No Kings protests, I had some heartfelt conversations in my own family—especially about why, in 2024, no one seemed to talk about how much the Biden Administration improved the economy after COVID; they feel this gap in information lead to Trump getting elected. That gap in coverage isn’t an accident—it’s a choice made by media outlets that don’t benefit from reporting progress. But we can help fill that gap. That’s why I want to talk honestly with you today about something that’s been weighing heavily on my heart: the difficulty of knowing what’s true anymore.
🧠
Truth is Hard to Find in Today’s Media World
Local newspapers—our once-reliable sources of community truth—have shut down across the country.
Billionaires have bought up major TV networks and national papers, deciding what gets covered—and what gets buried.
Social media algorithms reward outrage, conspiracy theories, and lies, repeating them endlessly until they feel familiar—even when they’re false.
It’s no wonder so many people feel lost, angry, or misled. Even topics like the economy, which can be measured with numbers and facts, have become battlegrounds for spin and propaganda.
I’ll be honest: the clearest picture of what’s really going on comes from the kinds of things most people don’t have time (or patience) to sort through—economic charts, job statistics, spending patterns, labor market graphs. Economists use these tools every day. But most people don’t, and that’s where the manipulators thrive.
📊
The Truth About the U.S. Economy in 2024—In Plain Language
Let’s remember what really happened:
The entire world shut down in 2020 because of COVID. Every economy crashed.
But in the years that followed, America led the global recovery.
By 2023–2024, we had:
Stronger GDP growth than any other G7 nation
Falling unemployment and rising wages in several key sectors
A powerful rebound in consumer spending that helped other economies recover too
A resilient dollar and global trust in the U.S. financial system
But many people still believe that the Biden Administration left our economy is in ruins. Why? Because they’re only hearing one version of the story—often from partisan outlets like Fox News, that only show what fits their political goals.
The truth doesn’t always make the news because it doesn’t stir anger, drive ratings, or sell ads.
🧓👵
A Call to My Fellow Grandparents
You and I—we remember a different time. We grew up with Walter Cronkite, with local reporters we could meet at the grocery store. We remember when the news was trusted. Today, our kids and grandkids are being misled by a media environment designed to divide and enrage, not inform.
✅ If you believe in the messages I share here, please copy and customize them for your Facebook, emails, or family chats.
✅ Add your voice. Make it personal. Tell your children and grandchildren what you have seen, what you have lived through, and what you still believe in.
✅ If you marched, tell them why. If you stayed home, tell them what you’re standing for.
This is our time to make an impact—not just in protests, but in conversations that shape the future.
Let’s keep showing up, speaking up, and lifting up the truth—because the next generation needs us now more than ever.
I must say this parade is actually kind of low grade compared to Bastille Day or Victory Day in Moscow. There are some historical inaccuracies too. During a presentation of the WW2 Army there were black soldiers serving in desegregated units and women in period uniforms serving on Sherman tanks...I'm thinking Pete Hegseth is going to have some heartburn
I will be attending the main rally in Chicago with friends and my niece. Trump has threatened to send the National Guard here too. Today we must all be both bold and safe!
the defector interview you shared was really interesting, thanks for sharing it. I'll be reading Greenwell's book when I can get my hands on it.
At the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN, there is a quote from one of the Mayo brothers/doctors on their wall
“The greatest asset of a nation is the health of it’s citizens “
RFK keeps saying how we are the most unhealthy developed nation in the world.
OF COURSE WE ARE.
We do not have
universal healthcare and there is not access to healthcare for all that the wealthy people in this country can buy and pay for or the healthcare that elected officials have ( paid for by taxpayers) in Washington DC have.
Corporate greed instituting the business model into healthcare has compromised healthcare for everybody violating Medical Ethics to “ harm no other “ and “ the patient comes first”.
This together with the push for profits, being used for
“jobs creation “with translating doctor services in medical care into “units” is in direct conflict with the Hippocratic Oath and it has compromised many doctors.
RFK he keeps cutting all Medical research, getting rid of everything about vaccines that has eradicated diseases that we have not seen in years . He is not fighting for universal healthcare, such as his father and his 2 uncles, President John Kennedy and Senator Edward Kennedy , did totally destroying their legacy. The Kennedy family must be horrified.
No, he just wants to teach us how to lift weights and take supplements thinking he has all the answers . He does NOT have a medical degree. He is NOT a scientist. He knows nothing about healthcare and is the most unqualified ever to be in his position.
This is the nature of malignant narcissistic people in that they think they know everything and that everybody needs them only .
Think about what the $50 million could’ve done that was spent on Trump’s parade
Actually helped veteran
Fed hungry children
Provided needed healthcare to ordinary Americans
🇺🇸To My Beloved Grandparents: The Truth Is Still Ours to Share
First, I want to send a warm and hearty congratulations to everyone who took part in the No Kings protest yesterday. From coast to coast, grandparents, parents, and young folks alike stood shoulder to shoulder for truth, democracy, and the America we still believe in. Your voices were heard. Your peaceful presence made a powerful statement: we will not be ruled by fear, lies, or authoritarian fantasies. We’re still “We the People.” And we showed up.
But the march doesn’t end on the streets. After the No Kings protests, I had some heartfelt conversations in my own family—especially about why, in 2024, no one seemed to talk about how much the Biden Administration improved the economy after COVID; they feel this gap in information lead to Trump getting elected. That gap in coverage isn’t an accident—it’s a choice made by media outlets that don’t benefit from reporting progress. But we can help fill that gap. That’s why I want to talk honestly with you today about something that’s been weighing heavily on my heart: the difficulty of knowing what’s true anymore.
🧠
Truth is Hard to Find in Today’s Media World
Local newspapers—our once-reliable sources of community truth—have shut down across the country.
Billionaires have bought up major TV networks and national papers, deciding what gets covered—and what gets buried.
Social media algorithms reward outrage, conspiracy theories, and lies, repeating them endlessly until they feel familiar—even when they’re false.
It’s no wonder so many people feel lost, angry, or misled. Even topics like the economy, which can be measured with numbers and facts, have become battlegrounds for spin and propaganda.
I’ll be honest: the clearest picture of what’s really going on comes from the kinds of things most people don’t have time (or patience) to sort through—economic charts, job statistics, spending patterns, labor market graphs. Economists use these tools every day. But most people don’t, and that’s where the manipulators thrive.
📊
The Truth About the U.S. Economy in 2024—In Plain Language
Let’s remember what really happened:
The entire world shut down in 2020 because of COVID. Every economy crashed.
But in the years that followed, America led the global recovery.
By 2023–2024, we had:
Stronger GDP growth than any other G7 nation
Falling unemployment and rising wages in several key sectors
A powerful rebound in consumer spending that helped other economies recover too
A resilient dollar and global trust in the U.S. financial system
But many people still believe that the Biden Administration left our economy is in ruins. Why? Because they’re only hearing one version of the story—often from partisan outlets like Fox News, that only show what fits their political goals.
The truth doesn’t always make the news because it doesn’t stir anger, drive ratings, or sell ads.
🧓👵
A Call to My Fellow Grandparents
You and I—we remember a different time. We grew up with Walter Cronkite, with local reporters we could meet at the grocery store. We remember when the news was trusted. Today, our kids and grandkids are being misled by a media environment designed to divide and enrage, not inform.
✅ If you believe in the messages I share here, please copy and customize them for your Facebook, emails, or family chats.
✅ Add your voice. Make it personal. Tell your children and grandchildren what you have seen, what you have lived through, and what you still believe in.
✅ If you marched, tell them why. If you stayed home, tell them what you’re standing for.
This is our time to make an impact—not just in protests, but in conversations that shape the future.
Let’s keep showing up, speaking up, and lifting up the truth—because the next generation needs us now more than ever.
With purpose and pride,
✍🏼 Clarissa Sr.
American Grandma 🇺🇸
I must say this parade is actually kind of low grade compared to Bastille Day or Victory Day in Moscow. There are some historical inaccuracies too. During a presentation of the WW2 Army there were black soldiers serving in desegregated units and women in period uniforms serving on Sherman tanks...I'm thinking Pete Hegseth is going to have some heartburn
Can we please talk about mark meadows resurfacing this week on the hill???? Can you guys cover this please?
Reading that ProPublica piece, it looks like it can be framed that Trump is receiving help from MS-13. This needs to be emphasized.
Be safe. Here are safety and know your rights advice from my Indivisible training.
https://lindaweide.substack.com/p/indivisible-training-recommendations?r=f0qfn
I will be attending the main rally in Chicago with friends and my niece. Trump has threatened to send the National Guard here too. Today we must all be both bold and safe!
Thank you, and thanks especially for the weekly roundup and newsletter links all in one place. Very helpful.