# Don't Give Up On Your Neighbor

> The people at the top, the Elon Musk's, the Rupert Murdoch's, the Donald Trump's of the world, spend so much energy, so much time keeping us angry and divided because our unity is a threat to their power.

**By:** John McGillie  
**Published:** October 15, 2026  
**Tags:** Faith, James Talarico, Midterms, Talafreako, Texas, Texas Politics, Texas Senate Race

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The people at the top, the Elon Musk's, the Rupert Murdoch's, the Donald Trump's of the world, spend so much energy, so much time keeping us angry and divided because our unity is a threat to their power.

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**About the author:** John McGillie is a pen name, used for safety after threats of violence. I grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, and moved to Texas 20 years ago. I write about the history, food and back roads I keep finding along the way.

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