Your words are inspiring but more than that you remind us that we have a decision to make regarding what kind of country we want to live in and leave to the generations that come after us. They are depending on us to do right by them.
Thank you for this hopeful post this morning. I really appreciate your effortless and engaging communication style in these times of such chaos. Also, wouldn't it be lovely if our president spoke like Admiral McRaven? (thanks for the links- I'm going to make my bed with a larger sense of purpose now).
A great reminder that we are not alone and we are the good guys.This appears to have been a wonderful evening for you. Because you are a decent woman who bravely spoke out , it is unfortunate you have to deal with losers like the photographer. You unnerve them with your patriotism.
I love Admiral McCraven. He was one of the first people to stand up to Trump publicly. I will never forget when Trump removed John Brennan’s security clearance, the Admiral wrote an op-ed volunteering to have his revoked. The graduation speech of the ten things he learned being a Seal will go down in history. I also make my bed every morning because of him. He is right. Getting into a made bed every night is comforting. There are times when I am running very late and I forfeit the time of making my bed . I always tell the Admiral I am sorry and will make my bed as soon as I return home !
Once again, thank you for your work to preserve our democracy. Your columns inspire me to keep fighting and give me hope that we will restore what the current administration is destroying.
You spent yesterday evening in the presence of fellow warriors. On Saturday, the presence of our comrades will give us courage. This is our fight to win.
Once again, thank you Olivia for sharing this inspiring experience with your unfiltered family. Your courage and honor represent the very best of us and our nation. You voice is an inspiration for all of us deeply concerned for the horrendous damage being done to our constitution, rule of law, and the fabric of our democracy. We are grateful to you!!
Great article and perspective. Will read it several times over.
NOTE: Kyiv. Not Kiev.
Київ - pronounced Kyeeeev is Ukrainian. A symbol of freedom. A beacon of hope. The other spelling represents a usurping terrorist nation’s mispronunciation. They don’t pronounce it as a Ukrainian would. Киев or “Kiev” (Key-yev) is a ruzzian transliteration.
In the early days of the war 🇺🇦 AF jokingly used a word - паляниця (palyanitsya) or “loaf”. There is no similar word in ruzzian. They cannot pronounce it correctly. Any ruzzian posing as a Ukrainian would be found out. Now it is a common joke.
Hi! Thank you for reading it. I went ahead and updated it since I know that’s how it is currently…but I was actually referring to when his mother was growing up in the USSR when it was still Kiev.
Your speech was one of the GREATEST I have ever heard!!!! I DO NOT KNOW WHY TRUMP IS OUR PRESIDENT!!!!! BUT I BELIEVE THAT HE STOLE THIS ELECTION!!!!! NO ONE WILL CONTACT KRYSTAL KYLE, A FORENSIC ECONOMIST FOR 25yrs WHO DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH USING GOV FILES AND FOUND OUT THAT KAMALA HARRIS WON THIS ELECTION!!!!!!
Thank you for sharing this beautiful insight. I felt a shift this week, the first time since the election, and it feels like the American people are going to resist and fight this authoritarian regime! Maybe some of the GOP reps can grow a spine and fight for democracy too.
Thank you Olivia for the update. I understand that there is legislation in the hopper. The Save Act. which is nothing but voter suppression. Yes I believe the MAGA cabal is trying to fix all elections. The free and fair election process is on a knifes edge. Remember in your darkest days just look up , the stars are brilliant.
Your words are inspiring but more than that you remind us that we have a decision to make regarding what kind of country we want to live in and leave to the generations that come after us. They are depending on us to do right by them.
Thank you for this hopeful post this morning. I really appreciate your effortless and engaging communication style in these times of such chaos. Also, wouldn't it be lovely if our president spoke like Admiral McRaven? (thanks for the links- I'm going to make my bed with a larger sense of purpose now).
A great reminder that we are not alone and we are the good guys.This appears to have been a wonderful evening for you. Because you are a decent woman who bravely spoke out , it is unfortunate you have to deal with losers like the photographer. You unnerve them with your patriotism.
I love Admiral McCraven. He was one of the first people to stand up to Trump publicly. I will never forget when Trump removed John Brennan’s security clearance, the Admiral wrote an op-ed volunteering to have his revoked. The graduation speech of the ten things he learned being a Seal will go down in history. I also make my bed every morning because of him. He is right. Getting into a made bed every night is comforting. There are times when I am running very late and I forfeit the time of making my bed . I always tell the Admiral I am sorry and will make my bed as soon as I return home !
Once again, thank you for your work to preserve our democracy. Your columns inspire me to keep fighting and give me hope that we will restore what the current administration is destroying.
Must of been heartwarming to be in a room filled with democracy loving people. The fight continues!
It was! And I felt it was important to share it with all of you.🫶
You spent yesterday evening in the presence of fellow warriors. On Saturday, the presence of our comrades will give us courage. This is our fight to win.
You are a Hero. Thank You!
Once again, thank you Olivia for sharing this inspiring experience with your unfiltered family. Your courage and honor represent the very best of us and our nation. You voice is an inspiration for all of us deeply concerned for the horrendous damage being done to our constitution, rule of law, and the fabric of our democracy. We are grateful to you!!
Thank you for your courage and inspiring words.
Great article and perspective. Will read it several times over.
NOTE: Kyiv. Not Kiev.
Київ - pronounced Kyeeeev is Ukrainian. A symbol of freedom. A beacon of hope. The other spelling represents a usurping terrorist nation’s mispronunciation. They don’t pronounce it as a Ukrainian would. Киев or “Kiev” (Key-yev) is a ruzzian transliteration.
In the early days of the war 🇺🇦 AF jokingly used a word - паляниця (palyanitsya) or “loaf”. There is no similar word in ruzzian. They cannot pronounce it correctly. Any ruzzian posing as a Ukrainian would be found out. Now it is a common joke.
Kyiv. Not Kiev. ✌️
Hi! Thank you for reading it. I went ahead and updated it since I know that’s how it is currently…but I was actually referring to when his mother was growing up in the USSR when it was still Kiev.
Sure. To Ukrainians it’s always been Kyiv. Thanks for updating.
Your speech was one of the GREATEST I have ever heard!!!! I DO NOT KNOW WHY TRUMP IS OUR PRESIDENT!!!!! BUT I BELIEVE THAT HE STOLE THIS ELECTION!!!!! NO ONE WILL CONTACT KRYSTAL KYLE, A FORENSIC ECONOMIST FOR 25yrs WHO DID EXTENSIVE RESEARCH USING GOV FILES AND FOUND OUT THAT KAMALA HARRIS WON THIS ELECTION!!!!!!
Our voices might be small and unheard now. But we are the mosquito in your tent, Trump. Annoying? hell yeah! We will redeem democracy!
"It's time to find our courage and do what's right..."
Congratulations Olivia! Thank you for sharing the hopeful and inspiring messages from the evening.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful insight. I felt a shift this week, the first time since the election, and it feels like the American people are going to resist and fight this authoritarian regime! Maybe some of the GOP reps can grow a spine and fight for democracy too.
Thank you Olivia for the update. I understand that there is legislation in the hopper. The Save Act. which is nothing but voter suppression. Yes I believe the MAGA cabal is trying to fix all elections. The free and fair election process is on a knifes edge. Remember in your darkest days just look up , the stars are brilliant.