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Good News Roundup for Dec 6, '23. Hope, Work, & Persistence will Win the Day! w/Poll [1]
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Date: 2023-12-06
Just like the Terminator, I’m Baaaccckkk!!! I’m about to cut another notch in my flintlock (metaphorically) this month, and I’ll be hitting 72. So, I am still learning the simple tech skills of posting a Roundup. I lost about one-fifth of my last one, as well as somehow losing the poll!!. Sheesh! This week I’ll be focusing more on news & analysis, with a little more on Hope , Determination, and Persistence- which one of my grade-school teachers (Mrs. Korslin) referred to as stick-to-it-tiveness. Either way, it’s a vital skill for people in the business of social change.
P.S.: I repeated the poll originally in my Nov. 28 GNR. It mysteriously disappeared very shortly after I published my Roundup that morning! And I still want to know what people on DK are thinking.
** I absolutely love the preface that chloris creator uses in her Roundups, so I’m adding it to mine routinely (below quotes). And away we go!
** Quotes on Hope, Determination, and Persistence:
**You really need to love something or someone in order to work hard enough to be very successful. You have to believe in something and have a certain optimism. Faith and optimism come from love.” – Maya Soetoro-Ng
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**“So many people grew up with challenges, as I did. There weren't always happy things happening to me or around me. But when you look at the core of goodness within yourself – at the optimism and hope – you realize it comes from the environment you grew up in.” – Sonia Sotomayor
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** “It is the hopeful, buoyant, cheerful attitude of mind that wins. Optimism is a success builder; pessimism an achievement killer.” – Orison Swett Marden
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**“The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned; it enables a man to hold his head high, to claim the future for himself and not to abandon it to his enemy.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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**“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.” – Mary Lou Retton
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Note: I think that there is a virtual circle, with hope being a catalyst to action (work), work and satisfaction leading to more work (persistence), and even tiny results or expected results leading to more “hope” and more work. Sort of a self-fulfilling prophesy, you might say.
And if you want more inspirational quotes, be sure to check out these blog posts:
75 Positive Vibes Quotes to Feel Better Daily
101 Stay Strong Quotes to Be Positive During a Crisis **************
x x YouTube Video ** Gag order reinstated on tRump. A good step, but I want the guy in jail. Enough, already!
(Borrowed from chloris creator- repetition of good news is good!!!)
x BREAKING: The New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division has REINSTATED Judge Engoron’s dual gag orders on Trump. pic.twitter.com/h8dsqOFr0h — Mueller, She Wrote (@MuellerSheWrote) November 30, 2023
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No one here is naïve; we are aware of the many who are fighting to destroy our country. Some of us expected it: the cheating, the lying, the chaos, and yes, even the attempts to cling to power despite the clear will of the people. But we are here to read the efforts and the positive results of those (including us and our fellow gnus) who are working so hard to save our country from those very bad people. We are furious with them for what they are doing and we are letting them know. Remember:
💙 There are more of us than there are of them.
💛 They are terrified when we organize. THERE IS LOTS OF EVIDENCE THAT THEY ARE TERRIFIED!
💔 They want us to be demoralized. The best way to keep up your spirits is to fight. So, take the time to recharge your batteries, but find ways to contribute to the well-being of our country and our world.
** www.dailykos.com/… Republican Favorability in Battleground Districts Sinks even Lower!
** WineRev Poll results on union power — from his GNR poll on Dec 2nd
POLL RESULTS
Will recent union victories (in auto, rail, and entertainment) promote continued increases in union power in the United States?
Yes 78%
Maybe 19%
No 1% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Big Christmas Plans for Biden White House- Picture below Federal appeals court finds Trump not entitled to presidential immunity in Jan. 6 civil cases A federal appeals court on Friday rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to dismiss civil claims seeking to hold him to account for the Jan. 6 riot, 2021 at the U.S. Capitol, denying his claims of presidential immunity. ** Summary of the 7 main legal cases facing Donald J Trump: 4 are criminal cases and 3 are civil cases. In chronological order, here’s a re-cap of the 6 main cases facing Donald J Trump. 4 of them are criminal cases, while 2 are civil cases. Keep in mind, there could be more coming. ** 1) Leticia James civil lawsuit against Donald Trump, Trump Associates, and his three oldest children (Still in progress) This is the lawsuit alleging that the accused parties fraudulently manipulated property values for illegal purposes, such as tax evasion or more favorable loan/mortgage rates. It’s still on, still shooting sparks & barbs, and almost certainly a loser for TDFG!! ** 2) E Jean Carroll case. Expected trial date: Jan. 15, 2024, in New York This is the case in which Trump sexually assaulted the author, Jean Carroll, lied about it, and was already found guilty. Damage claims are now the only issue remaining. ** 3) Trump was deposed in a fraud suit that involved a failed 'videophone' from 2008, which lawyers alleged was 'doomed almost from the outset:' report. Expected trial date Jan 29th, 2024 (Newly scheduled- prev. under my radar!) Donald Trump, his company, and his three oldest children are being sued in a class action lawsuit.
The suit claims that Trump defrauded investors into backing ACN, an MLM telecommunications company.
The company's flagship product was a "videophone" that was made obsolete with smartphones.
Note: This is a relatively minor case0 in comparison to the other 6. ** 4) The January 6TH case, also known as the Insurrection Case Expected trial date: March 4, 2024, in Washington, D.C. A 45-page indictment lays out the case that Trump and those around him committed crimes as the former president scrambled to try to hold onto power after losing the 2020 election. It comes after the Justice Department's investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, one of the most sprawling and complex investigations in U.S. history. Note: Yeah, this looks like a biggie, too! ** 5) The stormy Daniels Hush Money criminal case Scheduled for March 25, 2024 in NY, NY This is the case in which Trump paid Daniels for sex (what a shock!), lied about it, had a buddy bury the story, and the charges are all about the falsification of business records. Those actions resulted in 34 criminal counts. Oopsie! ** 6) Mar-A-Lago Classified Documents case Scheduled for May 20, 2024 in Florida. The judge is the infamous pro-Trumper Eileen Cannon. In this case, indelibly etched on my brain and so many others, is the removal and illegal retention of Classified Documents from the National Archives. Many (most?) were recovered from unconventional storage (Closets, a bathroom, etc.) at Mar-a-Lago. Trumps directions to move the records multiple times, attempts to flood them, etc., are legendary. T his case is a biggie!!! ** 7) Georgia 2020 Election Interference case Expected trial date: Prosecutors in Georgia have proposed a start date of Aug. 5, 2024, Number of charges: 13 (Criminal case) Late Monday Aug. 14, a grand jury impaneled by District Attorney Fani Willis returned an indictment on Trump and 18 of his allies for attempts to overturn the 2020 election results in the state of Georgia . By using undue Presidential political influence, and a slate of illegal electors, Trump and his allies sought to reverse the US Presidential election. This is yet another Biggie for the BLOAT (Biggest Loser of All Time). Remember the phrase “Just find me, uh, votes!!! (Exact quote below from Google) I just want to find, uh, 11,780 votes, which is one more than [the 11,779-vote margin of defeat] we have, because we won the state." During the call, Trump falsely suggested that Raffensperger could have committed a criminal offense by refusing to overturn the state's election results. ** Note: there’s a quote that will live in i nfamy. The timing of the case is not yet certain, but this proceeding, this close to the election, will make it electrifying! ** I don’t know what the political outcome will be for the former president, the BLOAT. I think it’s extremely likely he’ll be found guilty on a majority of those 91 indictments. The biggest question is what the impact will be on voters. Maybe I’m still too naive, but I think that a solid and growing slice of Republicans & conservative Inds. will either vote against Trump (presuming he’s their nominee, and still alive & “well”) or sit out the election. --------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Speaking of the Jan 6th insurrection, and the idea that people who like to F*** Around with the Constitution and laws and Find Out= (FAFO), here’s an update on some of those who tried the FA!! NPR is tracking every criminal case stemming from that day's events. This database makes publicly available — and searchable — information on hundreds of cases, including alleged affiliation with extremist ideologies and past or present police or military experience. An overview of the cases so far Number of people charged, federal: 1,201
Number of people who have pleaded guilty: 719
Number of individuals who have had jury, bench, or stipulated bench trials: 168
The number with mixed verdicts: 46
The number convicted on all charges: 119
The number acquitted on all charges: 3
Number of people sentenced: 728
The percentage of people sentenced who have received prison time: 64
The median sentence for those who received prison time, in days: 150
The number of cases dismissed: 8 federal
federal ------------------------------------------------------------------------------— ** Youth and the 2024 Election: Likely to Vote and Ready to Drive Action on Key Political Issues November 29, 2023 CIRCLE's early poll of youth (ages 18-34) ahead of the 2024 presidential election highlights major trends in young people's political views and participation. Authors: Peter de Guzman, Alberto Medina 57% Extremely Likely to Vote 57% of youth, ages 18-34, say they’re “extremely likely” to vote in 2024, and another 15% say they’re “fairly likely” to cast a ballot in the election. +21 for Democratic Candidate Among youth who are extremely likely to vote: 51% back the Democratic candidate, 30% the Republican, 16% undecided. ** Note: Though this poll did not mention abortion rights as a top concern of this voter demographic, voters in 7 states demonstrated that it is a high priority issue for many women (and men). ** From the Voters of Tomorrow website: We are led by young activists, strategists, and policy wonks. We know best how to turn out our own generation best at the ballot box. Donate to Voters of Tomorrow ** Keep in mind that from the date of the election of DJ Trump in 2016 to the Nov ‘24 elections is a spread (remarkable, but here we are!) of 8 (Eight) years. In that time, roughly 32 million potential voters have graduated from HS (4 mil. yearly). During that same time frame, about 20 million people, mostly seniors, have passed away. That represents an enormous demographic shift, and within that shift is a big move to more racial, ethnic, and religious diversity. I have great hopes that this is exceptionally good news for the 2024 election results!! ** Quotes on Voting ** Susan B. Anthony “Someone struggled for your right to vote. Use it.” ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Dwight D. Eisenhower "The future of this republic is in the hands of the American voter." -------------------------------------------------------------------------— ** Larry J. Sabato, “Pendulum Swing” “Every election is determined by the people who show up” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ** George Carlin George Carlin “If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.” --------------------------------------------------------------------------— ** Donate to Leaders we Deserve Donate to Leaders We Deserve **David Hogg, one of the heroes of the Parkland shooting, started this political action fund. Here’s how he describes their mission: Young Progressive candidates face systemic barriers. At every level of government, the average politician is older than the average American. Our political system is stacked against young people – in favor of those who are older, wealthier and white. In 2020, Millennial and Gen-Z individuals only held 21% of State Legislative seats despite representing 45% of the electorate. Leaders We Deserve is a grassroots organization dedicated to electing young progressives to Congress and State Legislatures across the country to help defeat the far-right agenda and advance a progressive vision for the future. Our mission is to identify and elect more trailblazers – youthful, audacious, and charismatic leaders who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo. We pledge to stand with them, equipping their campaigns with the tools to succeed: from fundraising and messaging to scheduling and budgeting. We’ll raise the banner of their cause, rallying funds online and in person. Donate to Leaders We Deserve ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------— Good News Blurbs Below ** America’s first ‘enhanced’ geothermal plant just got up and running A next-generation geothermal plant backed by Google has started sending carbon-free electricity to the grid in Nevada, where the tech company operates some of its massive data centers. On Tuesday, Google and geothermal developer Fervo Energy said that electrons began flowing from the first-of-a-kind facility earlier this month. The 3.5-megawatt project, called Project Red, is now supplying power directly to the Las Vegas–based utility NV Energy. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Note: jessiestaff and others have also posted this news, but I had to as well. It is a really big sign of the progress being made, and Quaise Energy, AltaRock Energy, and the NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory are working diligently to tap this vast source of power deep underground (5-10 miles deep). It’s a technological challenge still several years away! More in a future post. ---------------------------------------------------------------------— **New catalyst completely breaks down specific plastic pollution in minutes **www.reddit.com/... **Survey Reveals Americans’ 2024 Strategies For Wellness Goals in the New Year ** www.goodnewsnetwork.org/… **City Creeks See Explosion in Spawning Salmon Population in San Jose After 10 Years of Habitat Cleanup **www.goodnewsnetwork.org/… **Ancient California Redwoods Defy Scientists’ Expectations and Sprout New Shoots From Blackened Trunks **www.goodnewsnetwork.org/… **What went right this week: the good news you should know about **www.positive.news/...
Thank you for visiting; that’s all for today. MY next GNR is Wed., Jan 3rd, 2024!
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