Corey Francis, DMA

Haven’t been on here in a while. My Threads posts have been pretty well dominated with comments by MAGA. It’s funny because they say liberals won’t have conversation but then just go and insult me when I try to have a conversation.

What going on here?

ICE is still legally detaining and deporting people.
Inflation is rising.
Tariffs are taxes on Americans.
The DOE still does not control curricula.

Don’t lose site on the bigger things while Trump tries to distract.

Okay, Bluesky. I will give you another try. This format is not my favorite as I never liked the app formerly known as Twitter. But, Threads is far worse now. Save me from the far-right ignorance.

Facebook then: oh, look! I haven’t seen them in forever. Let’s send them a friend request.

Facebook now: Tell me you say ‘Merica without telling me.

#FlyTheWInTokyo.

Coffee. Cubs. Not a bad way to start a Sunday. #marqueeintokyo

It was a meeting filled with “we need” but zero conversation about “this is how we do it.” No direction. Just the same upset and discouraged voices we hear everyday.

It makes me sad but also lit a fire under me to do something. Not sure what yet, but it has to happen.

Very little focused on the state. Most of the comments dealt with “you can’t talk to stupid people” even though we were encouraged to find a “project person.” The idea to find more people from affinity groups like healthcare, veterans, and teachers was suggested but no “how.”

The meeting was proof as to why the Dems lost the election. There was no direction provided, and ideas like “let’s get @governorwalz.mn.gov and @aoc.bsky.social to come give town halls.” Now, I am not against them coming but we need voices of Tennessee as our state is in massive trouble.

On Monday night, I attended the local Democrat party meeting for my community. It was concerning. First, at 45, I was the youngest in the room by at least 10 years. Second, the speaker was from @tndems.bsky.social and just wanted to brainstorm what the party can do to win. Not a great look.

Also, the State Party should be the ones giving ideas and advice, and not responding “we will see” when asked if they will also be writing to Governor Walz about visiting.

*to be fair*

Maybe 5:30am wasn’t the best time to mass post.

The meeting was hard to sit through for me. It was more of the same talk. It was about the billionaires spending money in races, the problems with current administration, focus on how ridiculous the GOP. And no ideas on how to build the party.

If we can’t organize, we won’t win.

We need younger people getting involved. We must have fresh voices and ideas. But we must talk about every day issues. As James Carvel would say, “It’s the economy, stupid.” It is always that. As a party, we must focus on larger issues, helping all people while still fighting for those in need.

The State of TN is in trouble. The super-majority is lead by power-hungry conservatives who do not listen to the people. If the focus of the federal government is to return powers to the states, we must focus here now. We need @votegloriaj.bsky.social leading the ground game here.

But the overarching issue was talking to people about our beliefs. That is what got us here! The GOP won for two reasons.

1) They played the long game, planning this for decades.
2) They focused on issues that impacted all, not just some.

Now, to be far, I have only voted Dem the last two presidential cycles. But, it seems the group missed the mark on why they lost. We were encouraged to find a “project person” and convince them to vote Dem. The group asked to get @governorwalz.mn.gov and @aoc.bsky.social to host a town hall.

Yesterday: Grades submitted for half-semester courses. Dishes put away. Laundry competed. Went to the gym.

Today: I have the house to myself all day. Will make a run to Costco. Other than that, I have no idea what to do.

Why do so many band directors program terrible music for their ensembles?

Those encyclopedia Britannica cultists are rough.

Five things I did today:
1. Taught classes.
2. Watched an ensemble I worked with perform a concert.
3. Went to the gym.
4. Scheduled judging at two more marching contests.
5. Built connections with a couple music teachers in my area.

But, I did not call my narcissist mother in her birthday.

Dear @tnsenatedems.bsky.social and @tndemocrats.bsky.social,

With all the frustrated voters speaking out against GOP in town halls, now is the time to act. Have town halls, talk with voters about the bigger issues. Get out and meet with people. They are calling for it.

The time is now.

Trump and Vance are embarrassing, but the lack of GOP calling them out is far more deplorable.

Dear United States Attorney Martin,
You serve the people of the United States and are not the President’s personal attorney. Additionally, calling the AP the enemy and you will vigilantly stand against them goes against the First Amendment.

Oh, and it is “Trump’s attorney” not “Trumps’ attorney.”

Are we living through a 90’s action movie right now?

South African billionaire with ties to the Russia government, which is being lead by a former KGB agent, has gain access to the White House and wants to get into Ft. Knox.

Hey……..don’t touch me.

Trump Media posted their 10k document recently. It discusses the overall financial picture of the company. In addition to losing $400 million, they admit inflation is rising and will impact their business moving forward. They also say past inflation had little to no impact.

And I see flakes.

Just want to say, I am really good at helping ensembles get better.

The Galactic Empire promoted freedom and prosperity to all people, and that was a lie.

Also, Canada is already free. Greenland is content with their current governance. Gaza would love to be free and not bulldozed.