Next Action When You Organize It & Be Ready For Anything-Speaking At Kingwood Area Democrats

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​On Wednesday evening, 9/2, I joined Egberto Willies as guest-speakers at the September meeting of the excellent Kingwood Area Democrats. Egberto is host of Politics Done Right on KPFT & also has a Substack and YouTube presence. You see Egberto & myself above. Holding the microphone is club president Daren Baker who does a fine job.

Here is what I said Wednesday:

1. Voting will not be enough. Mobilization and rapid response will be up to us. Be ready for anything.

2. Have grace for yourself as we confront an authoritarian, white supremacist opponent. You can’t reach every voter or compel everyone to vote. We are giving free labor to an exploitive political system. Do your best.

3. We are entitled to an independent collective identity as rank & file Democrats and democracy advocates separate from the Democratic Party, elected officials and candidates. Candidates and elected officials come and go. Our need to be free remains. Our time and resources belong to us.

4. For Kingwood Area Democrats who live in Houston city limits, we can elect a better Houston City Council in 2027. Share word with all that Republican far-right councilmembers Willie Davis and Twila Carter can be defeated in 2027.

5. The next action is when you organize it. The 1st Amendment is out permit. The only credential needed is your presence. The work ahead is ours.

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