This Week on Planet Waves FM That Strange Thing About U.S. Elections Note -- At about 34 minutes or so, when describing the knowledge and power granted to U.S. presidents, I said Trump met with the president, but the name 'Clinton' slipped in instead of Obama. (Here is one hosting of the video I mentioned.) Trump was humbled even by his meeting with Obama, an actual president of the United States. Dear Friend and Listener: The strange thing about U.S. elections is that the loser can take office. And that's what we're now witnessing. The last time, in 2000, things didn't go well. People were jumping off the World Trade Center just 10 months later (to escape before the towers fell).
I keep the discussion low-key but in truth, I am concerned. We've already lost an 18-month game of chicken, and I reckon we'll have a few others ahead. As for what to do about this? I go over some possibilities on the personal level, and we've included some potentials for political response in this edition. My musical guest is Leonard Cohen, who died last week at age 82 after a 60-year career as a poet and recording artist. I had intended to read his chart -- other pressing subject matter got the attention. Here is the chart if you want to have a look. Planet Waves FM is sponsored not by drug companies or alcohol or cars, but by you. If you listen regularly, or listen carefully, please get a subscription or renew your old one. You may do that here, or call us at (877) 453-8265 and we'll take care of you on the phone. Thanks for tuning in. With love, 
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If you are looking for practical ways to take personal action, here are some ideas:
-- Tips from a former staffer on making effective contact with your Congressperson -- Change.org petition urging the Electoral College to vote in accordance with the popular vote -- Illustrated guide on what to do when you see someone being harassed for being Muslim (or for any reason, really) -- non-confrontational, effective and sane You can also make ongoing gifts to activist organizations working on issues Trump and his cabinet may threaten; here are two to start with: -- Planned Parenthood (safeguarding reproductive rights) -- Southern Poverty Law Center (combating domestic terrorism, hate crimes and the alt-right) Planet Waves (ISSN 1933-9135) is published each Tuesday and Thursday evening in Kingston, New York, by Planet Waves, Inc. Core community membership: $197/year. Editor and Publisher: Eric Francis Coppolino. Web Developer: Anatoly Ryzhenko. Designer: Lizanne Webb. Finance: Jonathan McCarthy. Astrology Editor: Amanda Painter. Astrology Fact Checker: Len Wallick. Copy Editor and Fact Checker: Jessica Keet. Eric's Assistant: Gale Jazylo. Client Services: Amy Elliott. Media Consultant: Andrew Ellis Marshall McLuhan. Music Director: Daniel Sternstein. Additional Research, Writing and Opinions: Amy Jacobs, Cindy Ragusa and Carol van Strum.
Your 2016-17 Scorpio Audio Is Ready -- Are You?
"Eric, thank you. Your service has reached farther and deeper than you know."Dear Friend and Reader: What emotional truths came to light for you with the Full Moon yesterday? Did your physical and emotional bodies speak of needs and desires, or of something else usually unspoken?
You may listen to a short, complimentary audio preview of the reading here. Eric completed both audio segments of the reading a week ago -- which means that when you order the 2016-17 Scorpio Reading for yourself or as a gift, you'll get instant access to those portions, plus your extended sign description. "Words fail me when I try to express my amazement at and gratitude for your incredible talent. As everyone else tells you, you are describing my life (and helping me through)." -- Joyce Smart The final portion of the reading -- your tarot reading for the year, using the Voyager Tarot by James Wanless -- will be released a little later. At that time, the price for the full three-part Scorpio reading will increase once more. The current price is $29.97. In addition to the short audio sample of this year's reading, you can also check out last year's reading, on us, to get a better feel for just how rich, nuanced and empowering your 2016-17 Scorpio reading will be. Yours & truly,  Amanda Painter Planet Waves Astrology Editor  This Week on Planet Waves      Today: Trump versus the Paris Accord Nov. 14: A White Nationalist & Anti-Semite in the Oval Office Nov. 11: Millions Sign Petition for Electoral College to Award the Presidency to Popular Vote Winner Clinton Nov. 9: Trump Biographer Wayne Barrett on Donald Trump's Shocking Rise to the White House
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