Today on #TheBigPicture, I reflect on the power of our votes. They're more than personal choices—they're tools for the greater good. https://thinkbigpicture.substack.com/p/george-takei-voting-internment-democrat
George Takei Explains Why He's A Devoted Democrat Even After Internment

George Takei explains why, despite the fact that it was a Democrat who ordered the internment of Japanese Americans when he was a child, that he continues to be a committed progressive Democrat.

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Wow… you look really young there. When was that photo taken?
@georgetakei thank you for your time and effort!
@georgetakei once again, that is my mother Dr. Mary Oda on the right side of the table to give her testimony. Even decades later, when we went to a JANM dinner and GT’s husband was sitting at our table, she still didn’t know who George Takei or Sulu were. No offense, dude. OTOH, mom’s sister was friends with Mako, so my mom knew who Mako was. 😁 Both great actors!
@georgetakei thank you for this one. Too many “we need a third choice - don’t perpetuate the two part system” pushers are libertarian or worse, trying to appeal to moderates. Breaking the two party dominance would be good, but the path is not a simple and clear one as those who simply want to try and sway an election to the right would like to make it out to be