2024 Election: Let's Debrief and Talk about It

[Lisa Lightner]

Well, here we are. 

Not the outcome that many of us wanted, but here we are. 

So let's get together, share, comfort each other....because we are not alone.

 

 

[JSD24]

In his acceptance speech, he says he'll be there for every American citizen.  These are his exact words:  Every single day, I will be fighting for you, and with every breath in my body, I will not rest until we have delivered the strong, safe and prosperous America that our children deserve and that you deserve. This will truly be the golden age of America. That's what we have to have.

From: https://www.npr.org/2024/11/06/nx-s1-5181584/trump-celebrates-historic-win-in-speech

We are a diverse group who include the disabled person he mockingly imitated as well as 'losers' who have life-long injuries from defending our freedom.  From what he said he's changed from when he was last president - based on his actions.  Maybe we need to remind him of the diversity of citizens that he will represent from 2025 - 2029.

This is from the 1/6/21 transcript (https://www.npr.org/2021/02/10/966396848/read-trumps-jan-6-speech-a-key-part-of-impeachment-trial

And we fight. We fight like hell. And if you don't fight like hell, you're not going to have a country anymore.

Our exciting adventures and boldest endeavors have not yet begun. My fellow Americans, for our movement, for our children, and for our beloved country.

And I say this despite all that's happened. The best is yet to come.

So we're going to, we're going to walk down Pennsylvania Avenue. I love Pennsylvania Avenue. And we're going to the Capitol, and we're going to try and give.

He also said:   I know that everyone here will soon be marching over to the Capitol building to peacefully and patriotically make your voices heard.

Maybe the people who were there misinterpreted what was said.  I wish he'd stop saying 'fight' and raising his fist.  I saw this as aggressive & it was a turn off.

[M.H.D]

My mantra for the last week has been 2/3 (67%) to propose and 3/4 (75%) to ratify. I have to put faith in the fact that he is, in essence, a lame-duck President and that those Republicans in the House and Senate will be more worried about getting elected in the mid-terms or in 4 years that they will not let the worst of his impulses happen. I have fought for years for my children to get the services they need, so I will continue to fight. That is all I can do. I am lucky to have a husband on the same page as me, so we look at our homeschool options if and when the local public school goes to hell in a handbasket. I am gathering like-minded close friends, and we are looking at ways to advocate for those who can't. I've never been a marcher, but it's never too late to start! And for those in my community who voted for him, I will vocally hold them accountable for the negative things we will inevitably see happen. I will not let them forget the choice that they made. I have screenshots, which will be trotted out at the appropriate moment! We must hunker down and do our best, connect with others, listen to others, and make changes where possible.

[Jennifer Burgnon]

When you finally have a strong IEP in place, your child is doing well, exciting grade 8 with college credits, entering the Cambridge program and doing great......... Then the annual IEP meeting, and my letters and request for a draft IEP!! JUST TO SEE ALMOST ALL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE LEFT OUT, JUST BARE BASICS REMAIN?????!!!!! UGH

[dbf55311]

Hi Lisa,

 

My husband thinks Project 2025 is fear mongering. I told him I hope he is right. 

I know Project 2025 is more than just removing/or drastically reducing the US Department of Education, but it is an important issue. People don't realize what is at stake. People don't really how federal protections are important. 

I was too young to know what special education was like prior to the US Department of Education was established. I am aware of a law passed in 1975 regarding the Special Education. I recall IDEA being primarily established in the 1960's. However special education has enhanced so much because of the US Department of Education. I believe the section of special education is called the Office of Special Education Records (aka OSER).  

 

What will happen to my childrens education when this could come into fruition. I'm in MN. My governor is Tim Walz (Harris's former running mate) I would be more nervous if I lived elsewhere. 

Politically I'm a moderate and proudly have non-party written on my registration card. However, this should scare people. Sadly, it doesn't scare people. 

I hope they (the ones not concerned) are right. I have observed comments on the Internet such as education in the US is at an all time low. Or comments such as we spend more money on education than other countries yet the US is ranked such and such on such in such poll. 

 

You are the most knowledgeable person on due process. Both of my kids have IEP meetings soon. I thought I would brush up on my kids rights prior to their IEP meetings. Glad I was able to log in and comment on such an important post.