Sounds like "union busting' 101: divide and conquer, us vs. them, "they" benefit at "your" expense. I have seen this play book before. Why does this still work?? Because most Americans are ingnorant of history, political manipulation techniques, and too lazy to really find out facts for themselves. "We" are the problem, not "Them". Thanks again Jim for saying your piece. SD Auburn CA
Yours is a most welcomed truth about us. Thank you so much, Jim. Now if only the Press and Media of all types would start singing that song of yours - repeatedly, daily, everywhere. Then watch the voting. Oh, the voting.
Bravo! It is too true that murder and mayhem, hate and division get the headlines. Communities coming together, quiet courage and humble heroism, not so much. There is plenty of the good stuff all around, more now than ever before. Thank you for reminding us, Jim: we are stronger and better than the media make us out to be. Labels like "left" or "right" are stupid. Brian is correct: they keep us from looking up, or looking forward. Time to remember who we are.
Divide and Conquer enabled the British Empire("{Upon which the sun never set)".
We are obligated to learn from history to prevent "The Trump Empire" from taking root.
Diversity is our strength and there are more of us than "them".They know that which is why they are so repressive.Do not allow them to manipulate you.We are all "Gods children" and God doesn't make mistakes.Unity is our salvation.
This is not so much a comment on this particular post as it is passing along an inspiring example of one person's efforts to counteract the drenching of the countryside in MAGA Kool-aid:
Jim Hightower, the reason you have such a large and enthusiastic fan base is that you are bright, creative, witty, have balls of brass, and are easy to love. You’ve taught many of us that it’s important to fly an American flag next to a big, well lit peace symbol! Keep us the good work and the good humor and the genius of raising a pint with friends here and there! All the best, Larry Kinney
To bolster my own spirits, I have been listening repeatedly to my CD of Frederic Rzewski's THE PEOPLE UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED, Rzewski's interpretive set of 36 piano variations on the Chilean song "¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!" You can see and hear multiple performances on YouTube -- for example, here:
With respect to disagreement: perhaps a boycott of paying federal taxes while we have no functional government should be promoted. And no salary for legislators while government is shutdown down as well.
They keep us looking left or right to prevent us from looking UP. That ain’t rain falling folks
Great article Jim. I am focused on them. Tax the damn rich before it is too late and stop fighting with each other.
Sounds like "union busting' 101: divide and conquer, us vs. them, "they" benefit at "your" expense. I have seen this play book before. Why does this still work?? Because most Americans are ingnorant of history, political manipulation techniques, and too lazy to really find out facts for themselves. "We" are the problem, not "Them". Thanks again Jim for saying your piece. SD Auburn CA
If only people voted how they poll.
Yours is a most welcomed truth about us. Thank you so much, Jim. Now if only the Press and Media of all types would start singing that song of yours - repeatedly, daily, everywhere. Then watch the voting. Oh, the voting.
Bravo! It is too true that murder and mayhem, hate and division get the headlines. Communities coming together, quiet courage and humble heroism, not so much. There is plenty of the good stuff all around, more now than ever before. Thank you for reminding us, Jim: we are stronger and better than the media make us out to be. Labels like "left" or "right" are stupid. Brian is correct: they keep us from looking up, or looking forward. Time to remember who we are.
Divide and Conquer enabled the British Empire("{Upon which the sun never set)".
We are obligated to learn from history to prevent "The Trump Empire" from taking root.
Diversity is our strength and there are more of us than "them".They know that which is why they are so repressive.Do not allow them to manipulate you.We are all "Gods children" and God doesn't make mistakes.Unity is our salvation.
Thanks, Jim. I hope and believe that you are correct.
This is not so much a comment on this particular post as it is passing along an inspiring example of one person's efforts to counteract the drenching of the countryside in MAGA Kool-aid:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/02/opinion/rural-doctor-ads-challenge-trump/ What Ben Boardman is doing with his "Barn Owl" column is highly worthy of emulation.
Jim Hightower, the reason you have such a large and enthusiastic fan base is that you are bright, creative, witty, have balls of brass, and are easy to love. You’ve taught many of us that it’s important to fly an American flag next to a big, well lit peace symbol! Keep us the good work and the good humor and the genius of raising a pint with friends here and there! All the best, Larry Kinney
To bolster my own spirits, I have been listening repeatedly to my CD of Frederic Rzewski's THE PEOPLE UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED, Rzewski's interpretive set of 36 piano variations on the Chilean song "¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!" You can see and hear multiple performances on YouTube -- for example, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbl-5AGaRWw
With respect to disagreement: perhaps a boycott of paying federal taxes while we have no functional government should be promoted. And no salary for legislators while government is shutdown down as well.
Is anyone else out there finding it hard to say the Pledge of Allegiance any more. I still say it while gulping for air and praying for better times?
We are indeed stronger together.
Huzzah! We must keep trying to unify, as that is where our strength must come from.