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delisen

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8. Democracy Shapes my time, not Wastes my time

Reply to Yavin4 (Original post)

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 12:33 PM

Nov 9

It has provided me with fine companions, has kept my brain working, taught me to enjoy life in every moment I can, and remind me every day to be a helper to others in every opportunity I have.

It has showed me over and over that I am not alone, that shared success illuminates my life, and sharing burdens makes me stronger.

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Is America still worth fighting for? Are we just wasting our time? [View all] Yavin4 Nov 9 OP

Periods like the last 4 years is what makes it worth it. Groundhawg Nov 9 #1

Even when we win, we eventually will lose and have to start over again. n/t Yavin4 Nov 9 #4

It's like a cycle Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #6

Starting over is still better than being in a country where what we had for the last 4 years isn't even possible Groundhawg Nov 10 #15

is America worth fighting for? I don't know . . . The Wandering Harper Nov 9 #2

We fight for others Keepthesoulalive Nov 9 #3

Sure. Elessar Zappa Nov 9 #5

Republicans keep getting worse Yavin4 Nov 9 #7

It isn't the Republican party anymore. I don't know why they still call it that. Native Nov 11 #29

Democracy Shapes my time, not Wastes my time delisen Nov 9 #8

I honestly don't know. greatauntoftriplets Nov 9 #9

Ask me again in two years. sky_masterson Nov 9 #10

Those camps... Wuddles440 Nov 11 #40

I used to think so Nictuku Nov 9 #11

I think the alternative is worse -- giving up. One has to prioritize one's actions. Intractable Nov 9 #12

The founders were not Utopians soandso Nov 11 #21

"We will never have the utopian democratic republic as spelled out in the founding documents." OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #24

Yes and obviously so EdmondDantes_ Nov 9 #13

Rule of law doesn't matter anymore. Education doesn't matter anymore. Facts don't matter anymore. Initech Nov 9 #14

This pattern has been going on for far longer... DSandra Nov 10 #16

Tax cuts and the national debt create a vicious cycle Yavin4 Nov 10 #17

Yeah, you're probably right. Let's just give up and wait for the interment camps and execution squads, eh? Oopsie Daisy Nov 10 #18

I believe the situation is this. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #27

You're right. The underlying reasons for THIS loss wont be addressed. hootman Nov 11 #30

All countries go through periods like this. So far, we can be glad to be able to express our frustrations. DFW Nov 11 #19

I think we need to focus more on local level JI7 Nov 11 #20

"Do we have the strength to carry on this mighty task..." JoseBalow Nov 11 #22

It's really not a comparison Meowmee Nov 11 #23

'America' the ideal is worth fighting for. OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #25

Trump will hand over the United States to Putin Emile Nov 11 #26

I'm struggling with this question. RandySF Nov 11 #28

I will continue to fight. Dulcinea Nov 11 #31

Nope. Littlered Nov 11 #32

I'm tired of fighting! bif Nov 11 #33

I am in self preservation mode at this time. That may change. Not sure. boston bean Nov 11 #34

Get knocked down nine times, get up ten. nt GenThePerservering Nov 11 #35

It is not worth it but is there a choice? kansasobama Nov 11 #36

It is not worth it anymore. alarimer Nov 11 #37

Of course it's worth it Laurelin Nov 11 #38

We can't give up Laurelin Nov 11 #39

At this point I can't answer that. I know I'm old and will be counting my longevity in years not decades and Vinca Nov 11 #41