Henry attended the @sbcdemparty 3rd Annual Breakfast with the Democrats with some of the best people from @hdprogressivedems.  @Chriskluwe was our inspiring guest speaker who reinforced this year’s theme of resilience.

It was a room full of like minded individuals. The theme was unity, with the host (MC) Derek Marshall bringing in overwhelming positive energy.
So many different Democratic clubs of the Inland Empire, plus the Young Democrats and Progressive Democrats, also in attendance were a few other organizations Planned Parenthood, and Pro Immigrant organizations. Guest speaker was former Minnesota Vikings player Chris Kluwe, who went viral after being arrested in protest against Republican Extremism against  book bans and the LGBTQ+. He gave a very inspirational speech and announced his candidacy to the city council. The Democratic agenda will be focusing on taking back our local elections and getting progressive candidates to fill those seats. The breakfast was not only informative but also a fundraiser, it raised 40K and a few of us committed to being a monthly contributor, to help grow this movement and  in the process grow the party with not just membership but active participation. Please join me in becoming a $25 monthly sustaining member.
Be the positive change in this world.

Henry F

If you feel so moved, please call to register your objection to the insertion of the sale of federal land in the “big beautiful bill” .

This directly affects us with the sale of federal mountain land. They will ask for name and address. Use your cabin address so they know you are in his voting district.

https://thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/5358034-proposed-sale-of-millions-of-acres-of-public-land-under-gop-budget-bill-prompts-backlash/amp/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLBEqRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiCRV64DwNy_oDCQKyUvPiV7GwLv6CN7EsjbxIzIqS5dX6aoqmar-Oac5FAi_aem_gFSI9Pdjjiq545o73yVqCw

Print and pass out!

Please note MBDC did NOT organize this event, but simply helped get the word out. Kudos to the folks that were brave enough to take action and make this protest happen. They brought bubbles, music, water and snacks. They truly made it safe, empowering and peaceful. We were honored to be a part of the movement and stand up for democracy and human rights. Thank you again to the organizers and kudos to the fabulous success! We support you, whomever you are!

Twice Monthly

PERCEPTIONS AND THOUGHTS DURING BIG BEAR’S “NO KINGS DAY” PROTEST

The paradox of No King’s Day seems both enlightening and terrifying.

Under sunny blue skies with white cumulus clouds and a friendly breeze cooling everyone off,

the crowd of about 550+ in Big Bear City is full of spirit, joy, and good will, as ”resistance

citizens” protesting Trump’s policies, police actions, and military presence, join together

holding signs, calling out chants, sharing water, camp chairs, sandwiches and conversation, while enacting our First Amendment rights to assemble and protest our grievances.

And yet..and yet…

The feelings we share of helplessness and despair, fear, and above all, anger toward the Executive wannabe dictator who has conned, grifted, and lied repeatedly to those masses of citizens who seem unknowingly, for the most part, to recognize his dishonesty and manipulations.

And those citizens, like us, stand on the precipice of fascism through this lover of authoritarianism, living in the White House, citizens now seemingly mentally hypnotized or in some form of rationalizing or denial of his cruel and sadistic thoughts and actions

The paradox, of course, is the incredible contrast within our Homo sapiens species, between

those who believe and practice the collaborative moral precept: ‘Don’t lie, cheat, or steal’, and

those presently in political power in our beautiful country, with their minions and followers who delight with contemptuous glee, as they continue to suck dry, themselves and the American populace of its fundamental rights, supported by media outlets who dissemble openly and outrageously.

Still, with not simply personal hope, but with the fire of Action and the roar of our awakened

crowd, we must continue to Resist and fight so that we may, might, and should Prevail….

And, my take, with a chagrined nod to Nietzsche:

“Trump looked into the Abyss

But the Abyss freaked out and fled;

Trump became the Abyss.

So don’t look too deeply lest you be consumed.”

SM Lovell

2025

Glen Thompson Scholarship Award
Thank you for ALL your contributions to our Scholarship award.  In an effort to keep supporting a community program we are looking for items to raffle at our meeting.  Please email us if you have something to contribute. 

Award ceremony speech: The Mountain Bears Democratic Club created our Community Service Award to recognize Glen Thompson, one of our former members who exemplified service to the mountain community.  Each year we give a $500 scholarship to a graduating Rim High School senior who exemplifies the best in service to our community.

We are truly gratified by the number and quality of applicants for this award. This year was no exception. However, there was one applicant that stood out above all others, that clearly embraced the values of our Mountain Bears Democratic club.  This amazing Senior has worked hard for years giving to others and supporting the community through Operation Provider.

What struck us as astounding and hit our hearts was the next part of this applicant's vision for a better world.  Founding a new club on the RIM campus La CASA de RIM, whose purpose is fighting to Bridge the gap between students here at RIM and the acceptance of other cultures that are the fabric of our melting pot called America. This woman we know will be a strong progressive leader.  We support her vision and admire her passion.  We The Democratic club are honored to be a small part of her journey. 
 
The 2025 Mountain Bear Democratic Club Community Service award goes to: 
Odaliz Victorio

Running Springs to Big Bear….MBDC is protesting because they care!