Bernie Sanders Progeny, Our Revolution, Rises Against Fascism in Swing States

When we stand together there is nothing we cannot
accomplish.

"Our Revolution will reclaim democracy for the working
people of our country by harnessing the transformative
energy of the 'political revolution.' Through supporting
a new generation of progressive leaders, empowering
millions to fight for progressive change and
elevating the political consciousness, Our Revolution
will transform American politics to make our political
and economic systems once again responsive
to the needs of working families," reads Our Revolution,
the most powerful machine against fascism.

Updated - A glance at the map of local groups for the national progressive political machine, Our Revolution, tells much.

Clusterings of groups surge in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania, (at right).

For this progressive citizen action team, it's all about winning and making the "political and economic systems once again responsive to the needs of working families."

Even hapless, neolib Democratic Party strategists can tell you the significance of Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

No single person can ever be correctly characterized as the hope of America. Nevertheless, the political power of Bernie Sanders is undeniable and rising, precisely because Sanders rejects conventional notions of what a political party should do in our electoral democracy. People over everything.

If it appears the Republican Party and corporate wing of the Democratic Party are desperate, particularly corrupt and vicious of late, it's because their corrupt power over American lives is being challenged effectively. Resistance is strong.

Consider checking out Our Revolution. This machine kills fascists, as Woody Guthrie used to say, brandishing a guitar.

Remember to enjoy yourselves, some SRV for mid-June.

Mother's Day, 2017

Anita M. Leon, (1940-2011)

People like Stevie Ray Vaughan, SRV, send healing through the universe, (NYT).

This song of SRV marks Mother's Day, 2017. 

As our man, Stevie wrote, "It's a very strong day, today."

Music for my mother:

... the guy that's standing on the ground, that needs some help.
You don't walk up and kick him, if you gonna do that
You better wear his shoes for awhile.
Because you know what?
Trade places with him and he'll pick you up.
It's the truth.

---
Stand up, speak out:

Life Without You

Never met Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I know him well through his art.

People like SRV send healing though the world.

This song of SRV's is for Anita. As our man, Stevie wrote, "It's a very strong day, today."

Life Without You- SRV

... And the guy that's standing on the ground, that needs some help.
You don't walk up and kick him, if you gonna do that
You better wear his shoes for awhile.
Because you know what? Trade places with him and he'll pick you up.
It's the truth.

You better pass around as much love as you can in your lifetime.
It's all we really have to give or accept.
Are you with me?
---


... Life without you, all the love you passed my way
The angels have waited for so long, now they have their way
Take your place

For Jeri-Lynn Betts

This weekend's reports from the field of the eight senate districts reveal we will likely be having recall elections this Summer. It's worth recalling why.

I'll give it a name: The late Watertown teacher, Jeri-Lynn Betts [via Matthew Rothschild in The Progressive Magazine]

To the Betts families, friends, former students and community, here's something that helps and inspires. Peace:

Life Without You

... And the guy that's standing on the ground, that needs some help.
You don't walk up and kick him, if you gonna do that
You better wear his shoes for awhile.

Because you know what? Trade places with him and he'll pick you up.
It's the truth.
You better pass around as much love as you can in your lifetime.
It's all we really have to give or accept.
Are you with me?
- Stevie Ray Vaughan, SRV

SRV

SRV and Wisconsin-brewed beer this weekend ... then back to work.

Life Without You

... And the guy that's standing on the ground, that needs some help.
You don't walk up and kick him, if you goona do this
You better wear his shoes for awhile.
Because you know what? Trade places with him and he'll pick you up.
It's the truth.

You better pass around as much love as you can in your lifetime.
It's all we really have to give or accept.
Are you with me?

SRV Lives

Stevie Ray Vaughan was killed at Alpine Valley 20 years ago in a helicopter crash.

SRV's final performance saw him jam with Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, and brother, Jimmie Vaughan.

SRV

SRV

SRV

Life Without You

... And the guy that's standing on the ground, that needs some help.
You don't walk up and kick him, if you goona do that
You better wear his shoes for awhile.
Because you know what? Trade places with him and he'll pick you up.
It's the truth.

You better pass around as much love as you can in your lifetime.
It's all we really have to give or accept.
Are you with me?
---


Oh oh now baby, tell me how have you been
We all have missed you, and the way you grin
The day is necessary, every now and then
For souls to move on, givin' life back again, and again
Fly on fly on, fly on my friend
Go on, live again love again

Day after day, night after night
Sittin' here singin' every minute,as the years go passing by, by, by, by
Long look in the mirror, we've come face to face
Wishin' all the love we took for granted,love we have today

Life without you, all the love you passed my way
The angels have waited for so long, now they have their way
Take your place

SRV

Spring soon.

SRV