Matthew Dowd

RIP the iconic Susan B. Anthony, died this day 1906. “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.”

happy bday English writer D.J. Enright, b.1920. "When everybody is praising the sun , The rebel remarks on the need for rain. When everybody is greeting the rain , The rebel regrets the absence of sun.

happy bday Susan B. Anthony “I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do because I notice it always coincides w/ their own desires.” "think your best thoughts, speak your best words, work your best works, looking to your own conscience for approval.”

here is a safe assumption to make: since Trump has been shown to lie more than any President in history, and his administration lies consistently as well, assume they are lying about any ICE shootings until proven otherwise. Believe just about anyone else before you believe Trump

happy bday Brazilian writer Oswald de Andrade, b.1890. “Poetry exists in the facts. The shacks of saffron and ochre in the green of the Favela, under cabralin blue, are aesthetic facts.”

on this day in 1978, Toni Morrison wins the National Book Critics Circle Award for Song of Solomon. “He can't value you more than you value yourself.” “You wanna fly, you got to give up the shit that weighs you down.”

to me the most interesting, compelling,kind and beautiful people are those who walk through life with doubts and questions. the boring, small, ugly folks are those who stamp through the world with certainty.

RIP German-Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, died today 1786. "Love the beautiful, seek out the true. Wish for the good, and the best do."

RIP South African writer Keorapetse Kgositsile, died this day 2018. "When the clouds clear we shall know the colour of the sky." "deep in your cheeks your specific laughter owns all things south of the ghosts we once were."

From a political strategist point of view, the three worst ways of dealing with voter upset about the economy is: 1 Put policies together that make it worse. 2 Blame it on a previous President. 3Claim the economy is doing great. Trump and administration has done all three.

I just don't get the idea today that the LSU head coaching position is substantially better than the Ole Miss coaching position. Ten years ago, yes, but not today. I think the Kiffin move is a mistake for him and of course it is bad for his Ole Miss players.

Nordahl Grieg, died this day 1943, known for his resistance to Nazism. "Here is your shield against violence, here is your sword: the belief in our life, in humans' worth. For all our futures' sake, seek it and grow it. Die if you have to, but increase it and strengthen it"

Today is International Day for the Abolition of Slavery and this year's theme is "Acknowledge the past. Repair the present. Build a future of dignity and justice."

📷 happy bday German writer/philosopher Friedrich Schiller, b.1759. “Keep true to the dreams of thy youth.” “Be noble minded! Our own heart, and not other men's opinions of us, forms our true honor.” “Truth exists for the wise, beauty for the feeling heart.”

On this All Souls Day, let us pause and celebrate the lifes of all those we have lost, and their impact on our lives. For myself, I remember my mom who died too young, for my younger sister who died way too young, and for my daughter who died far too young.

The structure and kind of people that enabled Epstein to do what he did while everyone knew what was going on, is exactly the same structure and kind of people around Trump who enable and embolden him to do incredible damage to our country and the world.

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones." “And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.”

Democratic candidates in swing Senate races should come out and say they will not vote for Schumer to be majority leader under any circumstances. It will help with both the Democratic base and Independent voters.

A bit of James Baldwin today: "I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain"

A bit of James Baldwin today: "I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain"