Even if you're not a Star Wars fan, the hit show ANDOR provides an instructive window to ordinary people using every leverage at their disposal to resist a fascist regime corrupting the universe.
At the age of 79, I know I will not live to see a return to normal because it will take a decade or more to repair the damage already done over the past 44 years. But, and this is important, I want to give my 4 year old grandsons the opportunity to see that shining city on the hill! Get out there on June 14th!
Protesting for half a day every other month is neither meaningful nor effective.
Unfortunately, Americans seem remarkably passive, no matter the outrage, rollback of civil rights, decimation of science, or loss of what remains of our social safety net.
We're 4+ months in...almost every Trump appointee has been confirmed, his immigration bill was confirmed, his tax bill is about to be confirmed, and Trump has continually denied court orders.
Fewer than 27% of the country understand that Medicaid is about to be decimated, and Medicare will take a $500M hit in automatic cuts.
I took great comfort watching y’all today. Thank you. We have the power. And we must use it. I’m 72. My grands are teenagers. I’m working for their future so they too can see what Larry just mentioned in his post.
I'm thrilled you two are having this great conversation. Me and my guy - in our mid/late 70s went deep into Andor when it came out and now have been loving Season 2. Wow wow wow. No one we know knows or cares about Andor (we've tried) so it's kind of lonely out here. 😎 It's wonderful to have you two talking about it.
This is the conversation I've been looking for. Thank you so much, and I cannot wait to hear this next part. The final scene with Partagaz has been stuck in my brain since I watched it.
The manifesto, Luthen and Andy Serkis’’ monologues in Andor gave me the most actual chills I can remember from a show or movie. The current political moment needs those statements to be heard on as wide a basis as possible
Resist everyone. When I get angry at what is going on. I'm not only angry for myself or my family but for everyone who is suffering who has it similar or worse then I have it. Unfortunately it will get worse before it gets better. Never give up. Never surrender.
Your words gave me a sudden jolt of energy, and I thank you for that, Joe! I'm so grateful to have Danielle and Waj to listen to, as it's taking me to a place of more openness and serenity. That's not to say that I can hardly watch my political shows any more. I think I need to write my thoughts and feelings somewhere. Again, thanks for waking me up!
I'm definitely enjoying the breakdown of pop culture, along with the political things. You convinced me to see Sinners when it comes to streaming (I can't do theaters), and now I have Andor on my list.
Part of me doesn't want Danielle to watch season 2, but, the majority of me says "DON'T YOU DARE NOT WATCH SEASON 2 DANIELLE!!" Democracy wins the vote, whew.
About the Qatari plane, it might cost as much as the Air Force One that Boeing is currently building to retrofit and use this plane as Air Force One. And even then they might not have found all the spyware and software that Qatar may or may not have built into it.
I was already planning to watch Andor but now I am going to start immediately… thank you both for this introduction and connection to what we are seeing play out every day!
At the age of 79, I know I will not live to see a return to normal because it will take a decade or more to repair the damage already done over the past 44 years. But, and this is important, I want to give my 4 year old grandsons the opportunity to see that shining city on the hill! Get out there on June 14th!
Protesting for half a day every other month is neither meaningful nor effective.
Unfortunately, Americans seem remarkably passive, no matter the outrage, rollback of civil rights, decimation of science, or loss of what remains of our social safety net.
Bullshit. It’s first steps. It can’t be the only steps
What are the other steps?
Who is taking those steps, and when?
We're 4+ months in...almost every Trump appointee has been confirmed, his immigration bill was confirmed, his tax bill is about to be confirmed, and Trump has continually denied court orders.
Fewer than 27% of the country understand that Medicaid is about to be decimated, and Medicare will take a $500M hit in automatic cuts.
If there's a plan, please share.
I took great comfort watching y’all today. Thank you. We have the power. And we must use it. I’m 72. My grands are teenagers. I’m working for their future so they too can see what Larry just mentioned in his post.
I'm thrilled you two are having this great conversation. Me and my guy - in our mid/late 70s went deep into Andor when it came out and now have been loving Season 2. Wow wow wow. No one we know knows or cares about Andor (we've tried) so it's kind of lonely out here. 😎 It's wonderful to have you two talking about it.
Always love to see what you and Danielle are up to, Waj. Thanks for the shoutout!
This is the conversation I've been looking for. Thank you so much, and I cannot wait to hear this next part. The final scene with Partagaz has been stuck in my brain since I watched it.
The manifesto, Luthen and Andy Serkis’’ monologues in Andor gave me the most actual chills I can remember from a show or movie. The current political moment needs those statements to be heard on as wide a basis as possible
Resist everyone. When I get angry at what is going on. I'm not only angry for myself or my family but for everyone who is suffering who has it similar or worse then I have it. Unfortunately it will get worse before it gets better. Never give up. Never surrender.
Your words gave me a sudden jolt of energy, and I thank you for that, Joe! I'm so grateful to have Danielle and Waj to listen to, as it's taking me to a place of more openness and serenity. That's not to say that I can hardly watch my political shows any more. I think I need to write my thoughts and feelings somewhere. Again, thanks for waking me up!
I'm definitely enjoying the breakdown of pop culture, along with the political things. You convinced me to see Sinners when it comes to streaming (I can't do theaters), and now I have Andor on my list.
Part of me doesn't want Danielle to watch season 2, but, the majority of me says "DON'T YOU DARE NOT WATCH SEASON 2 DANIELLE!!" Democracy wins the vote, whew.
Such a great conversation! I have sent it to all of my family and friends. Yes please do a conversation on season 2 of Andor.
Loved this!
About the Qatari plane, it might cost as much as the Air Force One that Boeing is currently building to retrofit and use this plane as Air Force One. And even then they might not have found all the spyware and software that Qatar may or may not have built into it.
1984, Handmaids Tale, now Andor were actually training manuals.
Inspiring! Thank you both.
I was already planning to watch Andor but now I am going to start immediately… thank you both for this introduction and connection to what we are seeing play out every day!
We must speak up and make our voices heard.