Make America Think Again
DoWhatMATAs

American Civil Disobedience. Fostering thoughtful resistance through diverse voices and principled storytelling.  

LGBTQ porch talkCome join our conversation on the porch.

Front porch wisdom with backbone.

Welcome to Porch Talk Grit — the heart of Do What MATAs. This is where Liberty Lane kicks off the conversation and invites others to pull up a chair. Sometimes she’s joined by Joe Bob Justice, sometimes by a friend, sometimes by you.

Here we don’t yell.
We listen, tell stories, call it like it is, and wrestle with what’s right.

It’s not always polished. But it’s always honest.
Because real patriotism means knowing when to question — and when to hold the line.


🔹 What You’ll Find Here:

  • Weekly Porch Talk Posts every Wednesday

  • Voices of Principle from Liberty, Joe Bob, and friends

  • Stories with Soul — reflections on faith, family, freedom, and truth

  • Comment threads that feel like a front porch conversation

    undocumented and LGBTQ porch talk


🔹 Why We Call It Grit

Grit ain’t just toughness.

It’s staying grounded when the winds blow. It’s speaking up when silence feels easier.
It’s small-town truth in a big-time mess.

Whether we’re talking tariffs, tornadoes, or Tuesday blues —
this is where backbone meets belonging.


👉 Browse the latest below.

🔗 Explore More: Civil Public Discourse & Ethical Conversation

These resources support the kind of thoughtful, grounded conversations we believe in — even when things get tough.

🧭 Principles & Frameworks

  • Braver Angels — A nonprofit bringing Americans together to bridge the political divide with respect and clarity.

  • Essential Partners — Tools and training for difficult conversations in schools, communities, and workplaces.

  • The Better Arguments Project — From the Aspen Institute, encouraging healthy disagreement rooted in American history.


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