Elizabeth D. Leonard
@noisyfearless
Civil War historian, unapologetic activist for the poor and democracy, biographer of Benjamin Franklin Butler, native New Yorker living in Maine
I did not expect @troyjackson207.bsky.social 's acceptance speech to make me cry, but it did, in a good way. Thank you, sir, and I look forward to your victory against Susan the Ghoul in November, and will do what I can to help you!
The great Ann Telnaes's depiction of the horrible Stephen Miller. She's not wrong.
Haiku time. The Sadist in Chief: Cruelty incarnate, like Hannibal Lecter.
Haiku time. He says he bigly wants To deregulate AI. Hal, where are you now?
It's haiku time. With soaring ideals Mr Smith went to DC. Who'd believe that now? 🙄
The tyrant in chief Has a weird Greenland fetish. "Duck Soup" in real time.
Not gone with the wind, But resurgent, emboldened. Same cause, same damn flag.
He fancies himself Our own Don Corleone, But he's just a schlub.
Hitchcock’s Bates Motel has ceded to this White House horror's pride of place.
The Flag What is a flag, Just a rag in the wind— Or the furious banner that belongs To our bitterest tears And boldest songs: Whose is the red, white and blue? I'll tell you: We are the people And always were, This flag an emblem Of our heart’s desire: Freedom and justice, Whole and entire.
A simple haiku specifically for this day, July 3, the anniversary of the third and final day of terrible fighting at Gettysburg, after which Lee was forced to retreat. Does he even know (Or care) what Union soldiers Did at Gettysburg?
Two related haiku, by a friend. You'll recognize the theme. 😂 Swamp thing in the pool Putrid slimy green and thick -- De-evolution AND Slimy, greedy, real Creature from the green lagoon Can we escape it?
Another good haiku for our times. The hills are alive With the sound of bigotry. Love must sing louder!
Also: Epstein and Maxwell, Purveyors of cruelty. Boo would have stopped them.
Today's haiku for our times. Ask this Grand Wizard for a heart, brains, some courage? He has none to give.
Here's another haiku for you all ❤️: If, on changing wind, He sailed away like Poppins, I would not be sad.
With the Titanic on my mind, here is another haiku for our times: Captain John Roberts, Deadly iceberg in his sights, Steers us straight for it.
With DW Griffith's classic film on my mind, here is a haiku for our times. Oath Keepers, Proud Boys. KKK restored to power. Death of a Nation.
While the white supremacist court is pondering whether or not to abolish the 14th Amendment’s all-important principle of birthright citizenship, pls remember they took a big whack at women’s (& therefore human) rights already, 4 years ago today, when they handed down their terrible Dobbs decision. 😡
Scenes from me & friends trying to raise awareness about #Juneteenth in our small Maine town, first, yesterday at our Farmers' Market w/ lots of yummy samples of traditional foods, then today downtown with flyers about the holiday & a binder of info connecting our town to the history of slavery.
Looking for something to read? This is a really good and (IMHO) essential book for all who care about the future of democracy, freedom, our collective wellbeing, and even our survival.
Looking for Jesus on Easter weekend? Look here, not to the Pentagon!