Like many other Americans, I was shocked at the outcome of the election. And I am convinced that Donald Trump will cause serious damage to the economy, and possibly our democracy. It will be a dark period in our history.
But there are things I am thankful for on this holiday.
I am thankful for the 74,368,622 voters who cast their ballot for Kamala Harris. And I hope they will all turn out again in 2024.
I am thankful for the Democratic Party. Although outnumbered in Congress, they will do their best to minimize the damage Trump tries to do.
I am thankful for the millions of federal government workers. They will continue to do their jobs well, and most will oppose any unconstitutional demands fro Trump and his cabinet picks.
I am thankful for the ACLU, the NAACP, LULAC, Planned Parenthood, and dozens of other organizations that will continue to fight for the rights of all Americans.
I am thankful for the mainstream media (both print and broadcast). They are necessary for the survival of our democracy.
I am thankful for the honest pollsters. They will keep the politicians somewhat in check by revealing what the people really want.
I am thankful for the undocumented immigrant workers who do the jobs that citizens don't want to do - keeping our economy strong. And I hope most survive Trump's deportation plans.
And I am thankful for the organizations that will protect our environment from the ravages of a Trump presidency.
The next two-four years will be tough, but all is not lost. There are still things to be thankful for.
