Donald Trump is the 45 th President of these United States. It behooves us, we the People , to be cool and level headed in the face of conflict. He thrives on conflict. We also must tune out every utterance, if not, we’ll be offended all the time. It’s true, much has … More Joyce:AmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am Day 4 # People Power
Dear followers: No periscope today. As I ponder the “onslaught” of events, my mind wonders to my wish list for “we the People”! I know our Democracy will stand, if our Institutions are strong.” Ensuring their stability, may require ” push back ” from us! That’s why “We the People” must … More The Voice of Joyce: No Periscope today as I ponder my wish list for the marginalized Middle Class
Dear Followers: After reading the morning papers and listening to the news, there’s much to be concerned about and there’s lot’s to keep us informed and able to track progress within the next 100 days. WNYC will schedule a news program tracking the first 100 days called Indivisible @8PM daily. On the home … More Joyce:AmericaSpeaks Periscope@11am Conflicts remain ! Positives & Negatives
America has many voices , many groups and no central voice. Too many capable men and women walk alone, without political support and without a strong central message. There should be one. The opposite to the “alt right” and an “authoritarian” government should be a strong right of center voice with 3 … More The Voice of Joyce : who’s UnAmerican?
Learn to live with ” Trumpettes” ( constant barrage of Tweets) and stick to the facts that are important to moving our Country forward. Focus!!! Concentrate and know what’s important to you! We the people, require that Trump and his nominees comply with our ethics committee requirements by providing their tax … More Joyce:America Speaks Periscope@11am Focus on “We the People’s” needs! Remembering Martin Luther King!
Dear followers: I read President Obama’s farewell address and these words, haunted me. We’ve been talking about the state of our Democracy, now we must all work together! “If something needs fixing, then lace up your shoes and do some organizing.’ “If you’re disappointed by your elected officials, grab a clip board, get some signatures, … More Joyce:AmericaSpeaks Periscope @11am “We the People” make Democracy work for us!
Dear followers: No need to ask ? We may have passed from Democracy to Authoritarianism without a whimper. This was the second time , while I’ve counted , that elections no longer mattered. We have passed the torch from “we the People” , to government customized for the few. There is no … More Joyce:America Speaks Periscope @11am Corporate Power vs People Power
Dear followers: While thinking about the Corporate Interests in Trump’s new cabinet, I thought it would be helpful to review my Archival posts on the abuse of Corporate Power. Congressmen and women are not the only one’s in the Swamp, they’re aided and abetted by Lobbyists who are beholden to their benefactors, the Corporation! Read … More The Voice of Joyce: Rise of Corporations/Archival Posts
Dear followers: This letter to the Nashville Editor was emailed to me by my friend, Stephen Morris. Please read and comment , if you wish! Mr. David Plazas, Opinion Editor, The Tennessean Hi David, I first want to wish you and your family a Happy New Year. The subject of my article … More Joyce AmericaSpeaks: Who has a problem with Public Education? Too many! Periscope @11am
Dear followers ; We’ll cover some of the news and the intended dismantling of the Affordable Health care act and I’m happy to discuss your wish list for Universal Health Care. http://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/05/opinion/the-health-care-plan-trump -voters-really-want.html?smprod=nytcore-iphone&smid=nytcore-iphone-share The push to replace Obamacare does not reflect the desires of working-class voters. They want practical solutions to their health … More Joyce America Speaks Periscope @11am When the thugs coming into Washington need watching? Don’t touch my entitlements!