Among the members of the Trump coalition are the Klan and neo-Nazis. It’s one thing to read about — or think about — the Neo-Nazi convention held this past weekend in Washington, DC, but it’s a whole other thing to actually see and hear it.
Remember when Donald Trump told his supporters to vote on November 28th? Lots of people opposing him pounced on that error, posting memes to Facebook and Twitter reminding Republicans to vote on that incorrect date. I don’t find that funny.
[INDIE] That familiar feeling is coming back—a good ol’ case of holidaze is preparing itself as we quickly approach Thanksgiving and Christmas. To get your mind off of the soon-to-be last minute, hectic gift shopping and driving in the heavy snow, Gypsy Parlor is having a double feature this Saturday, November 26. The eclectic bar will be kicking the night off with an “Adult Dance Party” for you early birds and ending it with some hazy, synth-heavy indie pop and rock. Dance party starts at 7pm with music from DJ KO.
[ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC] We can’t say it often enough: Diverting as many holiday spending dollars as possible from big box stores into the sustainable waters of our local artisans has an enormous impact on our local economy.
[MARKET] Family in from out of town bugging you to see “the new Buffalo?” For the second year in a row, Tommyrotter Distillery will host a Buffalo artisan expo as part of Small Business Saturday, November 26. The distillery itself will be open at noon with Public Espresso + Coffee there to get you and yours energized. The distillery will also be releasing and tasting the second batch of its Cask Strength Bourbon Barrel Gin at noon, which, perhaps, you will be ready for since you will have been around family for the previous 48 hours.
There has been a lot of support in this community for taking a harder look at various development projects through the lens of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). This includes a focus on the new Buffalo Green Code, which may be adopted in a matter of days, and Outer Harbor development by private firms and the State of New York’s Empire Development Corporation’s local subsidized partner, the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC).
A few things to consider, as we slowly come to the realization that Donald Trump’s impending kakocracy has nothing to do whatsoever with inclusion or a “coming together” or lifting up the working or middle classes. What is emerging instead is an extremist regime founded on white male rage, victimhood, and resentment. It’s more like: