Rob Jackson @rssrob

Robert De Niro’s full statement on Trump. Please read and let me know your thoughts: I’ve spent a lot of time studying bad men.  I’ve examined their characteristics, their mannerisms, the utter banality of their cruelty. Yet there’s something different about Donald Trump. When I look at him, I don’t see a bad man. Truly. I see an evil one. Over the years, I’ve met gangsters here and there. This guy tries to be one, but he can’t quite pull it off. There’s such a thing as “honor among thieves.” Yes, even criminals usually have a sense of right and wrong.  Whether they do the right thing or not is a different story — but — they have a moral code, however warped. Donald Trump does not. He’s a wannabe tough guy with no morals or ethics. No sense of right or wrong. No regard for anyone but himself — not the people he was supposed to lead and protect, not the people he does business with, not the people who follow him, blindly and loyally, not even the people who consider themselves his “friends.” He has contempt for all of them. We New Yorkers got to know him over the years that he poisoned the atmosphere and littered our city with monuments to his ego.  We knew first hand that this was someone who should never be considered for leadership.  We tried to warn the world in 2016. The repercussions of his turbulent presidency divided America and rattled New York City beyond imagination.  Remember how we were jolted by crisis in early 2020, as a virus swept the world. We lived with Donald Trump’s bombastic behavior every day on the national stage, and we suffered as we saw our neighbors piling up in body bags. The man who was supposed to protect this country put it in peril, because of his recklessness and impulsiveness. It was like an abusive father ruling the family by fear and violent behavior.  That was the consequence of New York’s warning getting ignored. Next time, we know it will be worse. Make no mistake: the twice-impeached, 4-time indicted Donald Trump is still a fool. But we can’t let our fellow Americans write him off like one. Evil thrives in the shadow of dismissive mockery, which is why we must take the danger of Donald Trump very seriously. So today we issue another warning. From this place where Abraham Lincoln spoke — right here in the beating heart of New York — to the rest of America: This is our last chance. Democracy won’t survive the return of a wannabe dictator. And it won’t overcome evil if we are divided. So what do we do about it?  I know I’m preaching to the choir here.  What we’re doing today is valuable, but we have to take today into tomorrow – take it outside these walls.   We have to reach out to the half of our country who have ignored the hazards of Trump and, for whatever reason, support elevating him back into the White House.  They’re not stupid, and we must not condemn them for making a stupid choice.  Our future doesn’t just depend on us. It depends on them. Let’s reach out to Trump’s followers with respect.  Let’s not talk about “democracy.”  “Democracy” may be our holy grail, but to others it is just a word, a concept, and in their embrace of Trump, they’ve already turned their backs on it.  Let’s talk about right and wrong.  Let’s talk about humanity.  Let’s talk about kindness.  Security for our world.  Safety for our families.  Decency.  Let’s welcome them back.  We won’t get them all, but we can get enough to end the nightmare of Trump, and fulfill the mission of this “Stop Trump Summit.”

Look how our bollards make this cycle lane safe and secure for our favourite people. #WorldBollardAssociation

That’s a wrap on the Minnesota Bike Walk Summit! Thank you to our speakers, volunteers, roundtable leaders, and folks who helped make our scholarship program possible—and to all of you who came out to speak with your legislators about critical issues for people who walk and bike!

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Bike share can never accommodate users of all ages and abilities without the right infrastructure.

NACTO @NACTO

3 years ago

Many bike facilities exclude many people who might otherwise ride, favoring very confident cyclists. To achieve ridership growth, improve safety, and bolster local economies, bikeway design must meet the needs of a broader set of potential riders. nacto.org/publication/ur…

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Tomorrow begins Bike Travel Weekend! Stay tuned for inspirational resources and stories geared towards jumpstarting the next adventure especially for beginner bike travelers and communities eligible for @adventurecycling financial support ow.ly/bImQ50JoI5P

Take this opportunity to tell Park Board Commissioners that car-free parkways make our communities resilient, and make our streets and public spaces safer for everyone: bikemn.salsalabs.org/pilotcarfreepa…

cage masher @cagemasher

4 years ago

@car_bru @STPBike @sjacobs @BikeMN For months bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news…

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Democracy means one person, one vote. It does not mean outrageous gerrymandering maps and absurd laws to suppress to vote.

@ChuckWiger Thank you for all the years of unwavering commitment to the people of SD43. No one could possibly be more dedicated to serving his constituents than you have been. Enjoy your retirement!

@Facebook How clueless are you? My account has been hacked. The hacker have blocked all text verification codes from FB. Your text messages are not encrypted and can be redirected before they get to my phone. There is no way to communicate with FB by phone or email. I'm done.

@amyklobuchar @SenTinaSmith The filibuster is a relic of the Jim Crow era, and stands in the way of progress. Tell your senators to end it now. addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/the-…

#GoToHellMitch

The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln

5 years ago

We’re letting @LeaderMcConnell know how we feel about his decision to obstruct the January 6th commission. We need another 1000 of you to reply to this tweet with #GoToHellMitch. 🏴‍☠️

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Welcome to @USDOT!

The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46

5 years ago

Join Secretary Buttigieg as he takes us inside the American Jobs Plan — and the Department of Transportation.

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Catalytic converter theft has impacted hundreds of Minnesotans this past year and the number continues to rise. Senate Republicans are ignoring this problem and just blocked a vote on Senator @JohnMarty's amendment that'd prevent these thefts. #mnleg twincities.com/2021/03/21/cat…

Now completely clear there was an organized assassination attempt on Vice President and Speaker of the House, a direct part of an ongoing campaign by former President to overturn the election. Only question left: Will his enablers do ANYTHING to stop it from happening again

Roads aren't just for vehicles—they are for people.

These guys weren't perfect but I'd back any of them in place of our current President.

The Lincoln Project @ProjectLincoln

6 years ago

Retweet if you agree.

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@BettyMcCollum04 Trump is #NotAboveTheLaw & should be impeached & removed! To protect the environment, we need a strong rule of law. Hold him accountable.

Kudos to @PeteButtigieg for pointing out that all other developed countries have universal care & pvt. health insurance. 75% of “single payer” Canadians supplement with pvt. Insurance. Dems should go after Trump, not fight this meaningless fight.

Immigrants and refugees are not a problem that we need to handle, they are an asset to our nation and an essential part of the fabric of this country — our policies must reflect that.

Amazing story about Mayor Pete @PeteButtigieg I'm really starting to like this guy!