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lark

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29. So you think this time will be like last?

Sat Nov 16, 2024, 11:06 AM

Nov 2024

No way!

You keep putting out these vaugue sentiments but no action steps. What are you suggesting other than entropy will keep us the same, and there is strong evidence right now it's getting worse. Gaetz would never have been selected with the first go round, the Education Dept. wasn't on the block and massive chaos from deporting 10's of millions of folks wasn't scheduled. I think your assesment is just not valid, although I certainly wish it were.

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Go ahead and attack me, but the defeatism on this site is out of control [View all] onenote Nov 2024 OP

Thank you for this. Things look pretty bleak right now, but Ocelot II Nov 2024 #1

I was just bdamomma Nov 2024 #12

Iow,don't be a volunteer victim. BattleRow Nov 2024 #33

Trump enters office with more power than Hitler when he became Chancellor uponit7771 Nov 2024 #78

I have to agree. Too much doom/gloom and flee the Polly Hennessey Nov 2024 #2

Not everyone has what it takes to fight Maga and never give up Kaleva Nov 2024 #3

I'm just happy now my phone isn't blown up every morning....... AZ8theist Nov 2024 #17

Agree! Kaleva Nov 2024 #56

I''ve never received so many texts and emails asking for money as I did from the Harris-Walz campaign.. sop Nov 2024 #57

I certainly don't intend to become a quisling, but I am depressed. I don't think there's anything I personally can do Walleye Nov 2024 #4

I'm hoping they leave me alone XanaDUer2 Nov 2024 #10

I hear ya Walleye Nov 2024 #11

I'm right there with you. Also and old woman who's seen a lot. My biggest fear is the Supreme Court is now MAGA too so ratchiweenie Nov 2024 #26

I don't have any grandchildren, but I do have a one year-old grand niece I worry about Walleye Nov 2024 #39

At 86 years old, I am also an old woman BarbD Nov 2024 #44

Yes! She warns against how dictators use hate and fear to manipulate people. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #72

Same for me DeeDeeNY Nov 2024 #48

SS, Medicare, and Medicaid* electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #92

I've quit reading most of the posts nt GenThePerservering Nov 2024 #5

I agree. But I also understand the mood of doom. 33taw Nov 2024 #6

Me, I'm a Natural worrrier/ anxietier thinkingagain Nov 2024 #9

Reagan reelection was when I told myself just voting isn't enough. Lick our wounds pitter-patter, let's get at 'er IA8IT Nov 2024 #7

Age gives perspective, Ferryboat Nov 2024 #8

I just read your headline but maybe you should let other people discuss how they feel about Autumn Nov 2024 #13

Discuss away. Nobody is stopping you. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #14

Opps sorry, I forgot to add without complaining about it. Autumn Nov 2024 #22

I agree that discussing how we feel is helpful Erda Nov 2024 #30

Thank you for this. If Uruguay can do it surely we can too, hopefully now rather than later. Trust_Reality Nov 2024 #62

The seething white hot hate Willard123 Nov 2024 #15

I have seething white hot hate radical noodle Nov 2024 #90

Seems to me, seething white hot hate B.See Nov 2024 #94

It's how some of us cope with awful situations wryter2000 Nov 2024 #16

We are in shock and rage and in deep fear and there is no one doing anything about it. lark Nov 2024 #18

These things didn't happen Willard123 Nov 2024 #25

So you think this time will be like last? lark Nov 2024 #29

I am suspicious of noobs telling me all is well JoseBalow Nov 2024 #84

But roe v Wade actually was overturned because of Trumps picks- your saying that didn't happen? Blues Heron Nov 2024 #38

DU seems to have entered the same era of casual, brutal sexism as the rest of the country. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #86

In the most recent election 7 states voted to protect or expand reproductive rights Shrek Nov 2024 #98

To me you are coming off as someone so distant from the fire TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #40

Let me guess: well-off white guy? Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #85

My father was murdered Meowmee Nov 2024 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author Native Nov 2024 #100

I seriously didn't just read this here on DU. WTF? Native Nov 2024 #101

Suggestions? I've heard the word fight used a lot but all I've seen is people throwing money at candidate coffers and... jaxexpat Nov 2024 #19

Go ahead and attack me, but the defeatism on this site is out of control MLWR Nov 2024 #20

Run campaign rallies for all 4 yrs. Blue Full Moon Nov 2024 #21

Agree! kenziemom06 Nov 2024 #61

Yeah, lots of blaming and finger pointing, like post 2016. It's what Dems do best apparently. jalan48 Nov 2024 #23

Those things are normal; Willard123 Nov 2024 #31

Not when they go on for years. You're new to DU, you'll see. jalan48 Nov 2024 #34

A whole lot of us are seniors here, and have little to lose ... usonian Nov 2024 #24

PREACH, onenote, PREACH !! Say it a little louder for the foks in the overflow...EOM The_REAL_Ecumenist Nov 2024 #27

Ok, first off in my opinion i don't think ANYBODY here today has witnessed anything close to what just happen in America bluestarone Nov 2024 #28

There is something special about The Madcap Nov 2024 #32

The Supreme Court is a right wing nut job controlled bronxiteforever Nov 2024 #35

I am sorry edhopper Nov 2024 #36

Do you support a recount? Emile Nov 2024 #37

Where there is actual evidence warranting a recount, yes. onenote Nov 2024 #54

if this is an issue for you NJCher Nov 2024 #66

Who am I supposed to call? onenote Nov 2024 #67

call the state elections office NJCher Nov 2024 #68

Call the state election office and say.... onenote Nov 2024 #69

oh the irony NJCher Nov 2024 #70

Let me know when Mark Elias weighs in on the "bullet ballot" claim. onenote Nov 2024 #82

howdi. AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #41

"...creamed by Reagan and Nixon..." J_William_Ryan Nov 2024 #42

Democrats may have controlled the House in the Reagan years, but a conservative coalition tritsofme Nov 2024 #73

Oh, okay then Ponietz Nov 2024 #43

I think it's different this time... Blasphemer Nov 2024 #45

I'm sick of the "tHeRe wOnT eVeN bE aN eLeCtIon" shit. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #46

BINGO! WarGamer Nov 2024 #63

You're right, last time was fantastic with this guy it'll be even better this time uponit7771 Nov 2024 #79

I wish I could rec this a billion times n/t Shrek Nov 2024 #97

Then go somewhere else. milestogo Nov 2024 #47

No thank you. onenote Nov 2024 #55

I agree. Buck up, people! bikes and bunnies Nov 2024 #49

No complaint from me, friend. K&R ck4829 Nov 2024 #50

You arre right Progressive dog Nov 2024 #51

We didn't know about the ticking climate time bomb. Certainly not the way we GPV Nov 2024 #52

I'm not going to surrender, but what keeps me up at night Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #53

I'm old but thinking,,,, Dan Nov 2024 #58

I'm old also, and I too have been thinking. Trust_Reality Nov 2024 #65

Well, yes and no . . . AverageOldGuy Nov 2024 #59

Wow! You live in a nasty area. And it is the USA. Just Wow. Trust_Reality Nov 2024 #64

Wow...so sorry you and others in similar areas are experiencing this harassment! electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #91

You got it. Stay safe out there. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #99

Completely agree. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #60

Yes! We must always be strong! synni Nov 2024 #71

Manchin-Golden in '28? DJ Synikus Makisimus Nov 2024 #74

Sounds like a bunch of Republican talking points. Are people not concerned about Trumps nominees??!! kerry-is-my-prez Nov 2024 #75

Some prefer to mock muslims who voted for Trump, no thought of bringing them back. GreenWave Nov 2024 #76

There is little we can do for almost 2 years Charmin One Nov 2024 #89

Sounds about white John Shaft Nov 2024 #96

Trump enter's office with more power than Hitler did when he became Chancellor, let's be prepared versus scared uponit7771 Nov 2024 #77

Honest question: why does this feel so much worse? Schlocko Nov 2024 #80

I agree . FarPoint Nov 2024 #81

I'm not feeling Doom. I'm Pissed off. Ojerly Nov 2024 #83

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2024 #87

Whoa Sunshine!!! Time to take a break GP6971 Nov 2024 #88

The defeatism doesn't bother nearly as much as the rapid spread of misinformation Sympthsical Nov 2024 #93

My personal form of resistance GreenEyedLefty Nov 2024 #102