Click on this beach and linger
" Honored that the New York Times
used the closing lines
of my remarks
to explain this whole debate:
'In Hawaii we are all minorities,
and we all deserve
the same dignity
and respect.' "
Hawaii Rep, Chris Lee
"A small group of thoughtful people
could change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing
that ever has."
Margaret Mead
"You can stand tall
without standing on someone.
You can be a victor
without having victims. "
Harriet Woods
could change the world.
Indeed, it's the only thing
that ever has."
Margaret Mead
without standing on someone.
You can be a victor
without having victims. "
Harriet Woods
"Well you walk into a restaurant,
Strung out from the road
And you feel the eyes upon you
As you're shakin' off the cold
You pretend it doesn't bother you
But you just want to explode
Most times you can't hear 'em talk,
Other times you can
All the same old cliches,
"Is that a woman or a man?"
And you always seem outnumbered,
You don't dare make a stand."
Bob Seger
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Progressives
are used to being
outnumbered.
Abolition,
Public Health & Safety,
Worker Rights,
Women's Suffrage.
People were vilified,
lives were ruined
families divided
over these issues.
But much has changed.
A tide is turning,
a humane, pragmatic tide.
The Angry Right,
Angry Fundamentalists
and Corporate Interests
are all doing shocking stuff
for one reason:
The coming tsunami
scares them!
So stop feeling outnumbered.
Don't panic about GMO extortion.
Just keep going!
We need a new mentality
for this new day.
That does not emerge
overnight.
That does not emerge
overnight.
Stand Up Tall,
Share & Celebrate,
Include-
This is what we do,
and our outlandish dreams
become consensus
reality!
What say YOU?
fondly, cloudia
this is inspiring!
ReplyDeletethanks for brightening my day~
Fantastic photos!
ReplyDeleteNice quote!
Regards
my new recent about the Queen of Hill stations "Ooty".
Love it ! :) such a refreshing change to come over to your blog and read the inspiring quotes . Have a great week my dear cloudia.
ReplyDeletegreat quotes, can't wait to hear when your Governor signs the bill
ReplyDeleteThat Bob Seger song is one of my favorites of all time.
ReplyDeleteI say when 100,000 people stand at the malefactors gate demanding change, that change will not be far off. But we are to cowed to gather 100 much less 100,000.
ReplyDeleteAloha Cloudia, A tide is turning, and it's all for the good!
ReplyDeletei like the margaret mead quote. happy day to you, dear.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! If all of Hawaii's minorities are hanging a foot above the ocean, even Kitty Pixie is thinkin' of pouncin' at the party! Hooray! Aloha, DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteI'm all for the new tide. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGov is signing the new law today.
ReplyDeleteI love you folks ♥🌠
I agree that progressives are used to being outnumbered. Sometimes change comes too slowly for me, though.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Hawaii!
ReplyDeleteI say YES.
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Love the Harriet Woods quote and the picture of that adorable pixie. Times are definitely changing.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Each of you.
ReplyDeleteWe are moving in the right direction. Equality for all, tolerance, love and compassion for everyone :)
ReplyDeleteMom is of the old generation and finds gayness unusual. I asked her what she would do if one of her grandsons was gay. She said she'd still love him in the same way. I then asked what she' d do if his happiness would be complete if he could marry the person he loved. She sighed and said then she'd have to support it even if she didn't understand it. I told her, "Exactly!"
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