Be loud and proud. Wear your club shirts, flaunt your club buttons and fly your flags! Be proud of your patriotism and passion for democracy. Below is Alan Heller modeling his new hat he just had made with MBDC on it! The trend setter!
Sep 01
Labor Day Protest
A broad coalition of liberal groups and individuals met on Labor Day Monday in the middle of the day to rally against what is termed “The Oligarchy” – government largely run by billionaires and corporations who it is believed do not have the middle and lower classes in mind when they make decisions that affect the entire country.
Over 35 people congregated at the corner of Lake and Lake Gregory Drives to chant and display signs in support of a more equitable government, wishing people a “Happy Labor Day” and reminding them that we celebrate Labor Day as a result of Union activism. Pleas for a living wage for workers were among the wishes expressed.
“Show me what Democracy looks like!” - “This is what Democracy looks like!” ran one call-and-response. Many of those driving by honked and waved in support.
The group was ad hoc and organized loosely via social media. Among others, members of the Mountain Bears Democratic Club and People United for Mountain Autonomy (PUMA) were in attendance.
Megan M
Aug 28
MBDC Meet & Greet with Paul Chakalian
A big success! Great drinks….Great food…Great weather…Great company. 26 in attendance-14 newbies.
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Aug 21
Don’t Poke the Bear
MBDC FB Video- https://www.facebook.com/reel/4139386172999101
Protest MBDC FB video- https://www.facebook.com/reel/724203803819746
Aug 18
Pride Event in Lake Arrowhead
Click for video- https://www.facebook.com/reel/24225521040431982
Wow… what an amazing weekend! Lake Arrowhead LGBTQ Club hosted a fabulous Pride Event.
**Thank you St. Johns for working so hard on our boat entry! John St. J was the Captain. Jane St. J was a magnificent Statue of Liberty and JT sweated it out in the hot Bear suit. We looked great!
**Hosting our booth Nancy M and Laura B worked very hard and added 21 new people to our newsletter. That’s workin it!
**Shout out to members who came by to support…Nancy C, Terry M. and Diana M.
**Guest appearance Paul Chakalian and his dad Ralph joined us in support and the great fun.
**Dem President of Big Bear Sarah G along with her family also came by to support us.
**Let’s not forget Henry F who gave an amazing speech and did an amazing job promoting MBDC. Click HERE for speech
Aug 03
BREAKING NEWS from CADEM
Trump and the Republican Slump-Trump and his Republican Congress promised a “Golden Age,” but instead we’re seeing stagnant growth, rising prices, and shrinking job numbers.The economy grew at less than 1.3% in the first half of the year– well below expectations.Inflation is rising again, with the personal consumption expenditures index up 2.6% year-over-year in June.Job growth has slowed dramatically with just 73,000 jobs added in July, with similarly low numbers in May and June. Long-term unemployment is now the highest it’s been since 2017, excluding the pandemic.Trade wars and tariffs pushed by Trump and his Republican Congress are driving up costs for working families.Major companies like Adidas, Procter & Gamble, and Stanley Black & Decker have already raised prices and warned more hikes are on the way.Retailers like Walmart, Hasbro, and Mattel say the cost of Trump’s trade policies is being passed directly to consumers. They’re targeting California-The Trump administration has frozen nearly $200 million in science and medical research grants to UCLA– punishing academic freedom and attacking public education.ICE agents are arresting people at courthouses across California, eroding trust in the legal system and intimidating victims and witnesses.Deportation raids backed by Trump and his Republican Congress could cost California up to $275 billion in lost wages and economic output. We are California Strong-California Democrats are united by our shared values: justice, equality, opportunity, and resilience.We believe in bold leadership that creates good-paying jobs and ensures opportunity is within reach for everyone—not just the wealthy and well-connected.We are committed to protecting critical services like Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and public education.We fight discrimination in all its forms and defend the dignity and rights of every Californian.We protect democracy, reproductive freedom, and the right to live with respect and security.When we organize, we win. That’s what makes us California Strong. The real “Golden Age” runs through the Golden State-Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta are taking Trump to court– and winning– blocking dangerous policies and protecting critical funding for California families.California’s courts are standing up for justice. Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero condemned ICE courthouse arrests as a threat to public safety and due process.California is defending immigrant rights, reproductive freedom, climate protections, and access to higher education.We are pushing back against mass deportations that could devastate California’s economy and essential industries like agriculture and health care.We are fighting to keep research funded, costs down, and opportunity open—everything Trump and his Republican Congress are trying to undermine. Join us here to: Organize to Win! NEWS STORIES TO READ [8.3] California chief justice responds to immigration enforcement at state courtsCalifornia Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero condemned ICE arrests at state courthouses, calling them a threat to justice that discourages victims and witnesses from coming forward. Her statement followed a recent unannounced ICE operation in Butte County, with similar incidents reported in other California counties since Trump returned to office. [8.2] After a Lag, Consumers Begin to Feel the Pinch of TariffsGovernment data, including from the Commerce Department this week, show that prices rose in June on items heavily exposed to tariffs, such as home furnishings, toys and appliances. [8.1] Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting downTrump and Republicans in Congress canceled funding for the organization earlier this year as a means of targeting PBS and NPR. |
Aug 03
MBDC Ally Response to FB post
This past July was our 249th Independence Day and the Trump regime just finished building MANZANAR 2.0, Florida style. Are we still the land of the free? That’s not what a “great” nation does. That’s what a fascist regime does. That’s what Hitler and the Third Reich did.
And Trump is proud, so very proud of and celebrating the cruelty and inhumanity, calling it “winning”. It’s funny to him. And Noem. And Miller. And MAGA. It’s Project 2025 successfully implementing another piece of its Christofascist authoritarian agenda.
It’s also a test to see how much cruelty Americans will tolerate and accept as normal. A dog whistle painted red, white, and blue that shits on your lawn.
Independence for what and whom? Ignoring the Constitution? Mocking the rule of law? Condemning judges? Letting the American people suffer while coddling, subsidizing, and giving tax cuts to the “welfare queen” oligarchy by overtaxing the middle, working, and lower classes to pay for it?
That’s “trickle up economics” because “trickle down” was too “costly” for the billionaires who made their money off of exploiting the very people that facilitate their path to gratuitous wealth.
Treating our brown brothers and sisters like animals as we did the Japanese on our own stolen soil? I’m also getting post 9/11 Abu Ghraib vibes – another dark stain on our history and military, just like enslaving kidnapped black brothers and sisters, and Manzanar post America’s entrance to WWII.
Remember never forget? Well America has and is repeating the history it’s desperately whitewashing. This is not the country the Revolution fought England for. The USA is the oppressor the Founding Fathers warned future generations about. The government doesn’t work for us and it’s time to remind them who’s boss: We the People.
By: Jennie Bye Garza
Jul 26
Our MBDC Rockstar!
Kathleen G made the paper showing off her sign art at the May Big Bear protest. Kathleen’s talents also expand to rock art and as you can see below she decorates her yard and garden with positive, colorful and meaningful energy. Soon Kathleen will be creating rock art for the club! Guess you can say she is a real ROCKSTAR!
Jul 24
Jay Obernolte must GO!
MBDC joined the High Desert Democrats and the Not Stepping Back coalition today in Hesperia to confront Jay on his betrayal to his people and country. Jay was there for his Bitcoin buddies…but cowardly slithered out the back way out to avoid his constituents.
Jay Obernolte voted yea on the House passage of the bill on May 22, 2025 and yea again when the House agreed to the Senate amendment on July 3, 2025.
Rep. Obernolte voted to add trillions to the national debt, now he’s bragging about cutting $9 billion – San Bernardino Sun. Editorials.
Congressman Obernotle voted to cut $800B from Medicaid (Medi-Cal in CA) by supporting the One, Big, Beautiful Bill, which would also strip mixed-status parents within his district from their Child Tax Credit ✂️.
He voted for this bill knowing that:
‼️48% of his district relies on Medi-Cal
‼️22% rely on SNAP food benefits, including over 2,000 veterans.
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