November 17, 2020
If you think we need to talk.....
This is a great way for you to understand from your fellow Americans: How can you think that?!?

Our online format is simple and effective.


Why not bring this to YOUR organization or community?

Mad as hell AND want to talk
I am furious at President Trump. In my opinion he has done tremendous damage to our country. He urges Americans to be mean to other Americans. I think he is unpatriotic and has put our national security at risk. I'm furious that he is further compromising our national security by resisting a peaceful transfer of power.

And at the same time I am willing to talk with and show respect to a Trump supporter. I know you have your reasons for supporting him. I want to learn about that. I bet we have stuff in common. I want us to at least talk.

It's okay to not approve of someone's behavior yet not walk away. It’s like two people living together, mad as hell at each other, and still come to the same kitchen table. And at least try to get along.

Here’s an NBC News article: Post-election calls for unity are toxic positivity that ignores damage Trump's done. Author Tonya Russell breaks down the Trump damage to people like her and she’s angry at people like me who want us all to get along with each other.

“You have no idea,” she basically says to a guy like me. “Me and my people are kicked and dying because of this Trump guy and his supporters. You want me to what? Don’t you dare try to get me to be nice to them.” The quotes are my paraphrases. I hope I got it right. Please read her own words and stories here. This is a great article.
Film Screening

Join me for this special film
and a discussion with
Portland Mayor Kate Snyder
and
Film Director Ben Rekhi.

7:00pm
Next Tuesday November 24
Please pan to attend. Details forthcoming. Preview Here
At a time when America is ripping apart at the seams, The Reunited States is a powerful and urgent documentary that follows the unsung heroes on the difficult journey of bridging our political and racial divides. Susan Bro, who lost her daughter when a car drove through a group of counter-protestors in Charlottesville, and David and Erin Leaverton, a Republican couple who travel to all fifty states in an RV to find out what divides us, are just a few of the characters profiled in the film. Each of these bridge-builders have realized that while our divides run deeper than they ever could have imagined, so does the love and hope to bring our country back together.
The good old days of Onsite Make Shift
Browsing for a video I came across this little gem from last year.

And a soundtrack!

I guess I'm thinking a lot about Make Shift Coffee House these days. Those conversations.
To Help You Get Along
Written and published by Craig Freshley. Thanks for walking along with me.
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