Many great authors mentioned. I’ll add: Marilynne Robinson is magic. Harper Lee. Zora Neale Hurston!!! I’ll also add Charlotte Bronte bc Jane Eyre is such a great read.

What is this I love it

I can think of a few sacrifices.

What the heck is this image? Did she just walk into somebody’s house while they were watering their bamboo? She looks horrified.

I was told corner of Patton/Broadway at 2, which is where I’ll go, but with spontaneous organizing that could end up being anywhere from Pritchard to Millennium park.

Edit: found a flyer

ICE was confirmed in Asheville this morning. Protest at 2pm tomorrow (edit: Sunday) for anyone in the area. Another protest next Friday at 5:30 (11/21). Protect your neighbors.

Wait, what?

A lot of people here are condemning celebrity in US politics, and I get it… but at this point in time we might need someone who is already famous yet consistent and trustworthy. Stewart has shown himself to be a good person for decades. He’s also politically informed, progressive, and whip smart.

We need a candidate who wants real change for the betterment of the working class. Somehow people thought that was Trump… I guess because he said he would be, a few times? And people were hoping hard? And not looking at his track record at all? Also racism? More importantly though: people didn’t think that candidate was Harris, who got pushed through by the Democratic party and ran an uninspiring campaign. Those people didn’t vote. Those people were excited about candidates like Bernie, who’s track record on class issues is indefatigable. Those people could potentially be excited about Jon Stewart tearing shit down for the actually betterment of the poor, and might trust that he would try.

That’s my read, anyway. A Mamdani could come along and stir up some real enthusiasm, but I think it’s harder for a no-name without a proven record to win a national election. Last time that happened we ended up with Obama, and people still feel burned by his lack of progressive action.