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OhioBack2Blue

(54 posts)
55. 2,597,701 voted for Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown
Mon Nov 25, 2024, 04:35 PM
Nov 2024

Yes, there was some crossover but that is over 2 million center- left, sane people among the ones infected with the MAGAvirus / Christian Nationalists fever.

When she is out and about, maybe remind her there are many center-left (and also never Trumpers) that are watching over her. We are the ones with the warm, welcoming faces, as opposed to the stern, severe angry, pinched faces. We mostly drive fuel efficient vehicles, smile and laugh in the face of difficult times (because we are familiar with this) and like to work cooperatively with others.

MAGA usually drives FORDS or Chevy with body lifts, will cut you off in the grocery store because it is all about them, drive aggressively and tailgate on the roadway. They are usually always angry, and most always white people.

Also see INDIVISIBLE.org (National Indivisible action groups)

I hope she stays and becomes part of the resistance, but if she feels she can't afford to move out of state but still feels like she needs to move, which many cannot, maybe it is more feasible to move in closer to one of the 3 Cs (Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland) or one of the larger rural cities.

Thank you for saying we are your heroes. The MAGA gangs are very jacked up right now and are already trawling around looking for those "bad" people. We are organizing, forming reaction teams, and ready to go with lawyers, video cameras, and other preparations on Jan 20th.

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I'm sorry she has to go through this. I hope she can get out of MAGA country asap. It has to be hard on her. CTyankee Nov 2024 #1
If she's looking for another church, point her towards the Unitarians or the Society of Friends. GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #2
I will tell her! Thank you ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #15
The UU church here is helping me deal Easterncedar Nov 2024 #19
I lived in Ohio for a number of years in a Red town. multigraincracker Nov 2024 #34
Congregational Churches Blue Jean Nov 2024 #38
United Churches of Christ are also good yellowdogintexas Nov 2024 #87
Alternatively a lot of Episcopal churches are good wryter2000 Nov 2024 #59
LGBTQ intelpug Nov 2024 #81
True. mwooldri Nov 2024 #82
More inclusive intelpug Nov 2024 #104
It's okay... Hope your blood sugars better. NT mwooldri Nov 2024 #106
Everyone should care about wryter2000 Nov 2024 #96
Seconded. Though I'll add ELCA. mwooldri Nov 2024 #83
unitarians have good kid programs Amaryllis Nov 2024 #69
I get that. Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #3
Agree with your assessment of the Mennonites. erronis Nov 2024 #23
Second the Episcopal Church KT2000 Nov 2024 #46
Thirding that. ShazzieB Nov 2024 #84
Many are.... Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #4
Sorry she has to deal with this and it is so heartbreaking to Tadpole Raisin Nov 2024 #5
I am feeling like your daughter. I cried for days after the election. I still am so depressed Trueblue1968 Nov 2024 #25
It's hard right now Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #6
She is in a terribe spot. It's unfortunate that she can't move away. brer cat Nov 2024 #7
I'm in solidarity with your daughter in her "deconstruction". That's a term... keep_left Nov 2024 #8
Where are the recounts in swing states? NFW did Shitler win all of them. OMGWTF Nov 2024 #9
I feel for you and your daughter. Half the nation is in despair. ariadne0614 Nov 2024 #10
I feel for her; especially finding out people she thought were "good" people were rotten to the core. Tell her to LoisB Nov 2024 #11
There are blue pockets in Ohio Maeve Nov 2024 #12
"Jesus she is in pain." As we are all too. I still can't watch the news or read a paper Botany Nov 2024 #13
Athens OH is wonderful oberle Nov 2024 #42
Here's a good person in Ohio, politically experienced, getting ready to resist 4dog Nov 2024 #14
Cool--I will send this to her ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #16
If she is in the Dayton area, Yellow Springs has been a bastion of liberalism for a long time yellowdogintexas Nov 2024 #91
I highly recommend David Pepper. summer_in_TX Nov 2024 #78
I'm sorry your daughter's going through that. yardwork Nov 2024 #17
It's demoralizing to live in a red state/area and realize your community is more than ok with MAGA sh*t and Timeflyer Nov 2024 #18
I feel for her. I have had my own internal strife over this. yellowdogintexas Nov 2024 #88
I feel it. I was born and raised there. OnionPatch Nov 2024 #20
Ohio Egypt Nov 2024 #21
My 'burb of Cbus sure isn't Alliepoo Nov 2024 #64
Re: churches Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #22
I feel her pain. NO..Just not saying that to appease anybody. I fully understand... chouchou Nov 2024 #24
Would it be feasible to move to a big OH city or college town? spooky3 Nov 2024 #26
Please wrap our loving virtual arms around her! cilla4progress Nov 2024 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author marble falls Nov 2024 #29
I feel for her. endless summer Nov 2024 #28
Begging your pardon, but calimary Nov 2024 #30
I understand your frustration. markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #43
I'm gonna protest this a little. yardwork Nov 2024 #50
Same here; I cant see how these highly educated people dont see thru the CRAP Callie1979 Nov 2024 #52
Hopefully there's a Democratic group, OR an Indivisible group in your area. calimary Nov 2024 #57
Funny thing is; the MAGA HATE this pick. They say she's too "pro union"! Callie1979 Nov 2024 #86
It's not an excuse wryter2000 Nov 2024 #60
Ann Frank luvallpeeps Nov 2024 #107
The greater your involvement in GOTV KitFox Nov 2024 #31
Get out of small southern Ohio towns. Look up some of the really great small towns home to liberal arts colleges. marble falls Nov 2024 #32
It's hard to accept that most of the people around you Bettie Nov 2024 #33
how I'm dealing pamdb Nov 2024 #35
I would seek professional help n/t MichMan Nov 2024 #36
I would recommend getting out of this state. Hope22 Nov 2024 #40
I think we need to get away from the idea that everyone who voted for Trump is inherently evil. johnnyplankton Nov 2024 #37
They are either too stupid to vote....or lying. Hope22 Nov 2024 #44
We are too far in for the lame excuses. This isn't 2016 TheKentuckian Nov 2024 #58
I really want to believe this. mountain grammy Nov 2024 #67
I am sorry to hear this. Behind the Aegis Nov 2024 #39
Thank you! ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #61
I live just over the border in PA Orrex Nov 2024 #41
VERY sorry to hear it. elleng Nov 2024 #45
I lived with school age children mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #47
I agree whole heartedly with one exception.. Hope22 Nov 2024 #48
When she's ready, show her this: murielm99 Nov 2024 #49
Can't blame her. It's hard not to be discouraged Thrill Nov 2024 #51
My Sincerest Empathies... The GOP Is Wholly Fascist. Those That Support The Same Are Wholly Fascist As Well. MayReasonRule Nov 2024 #53
Not all are bad people Ndp5 Nov 2024 #54
The rot permeates all of them Bird Lady Nov 2024 #66
2,597,701 voted for Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown OhioBack2Blue Nov 2024 #55
I live in Northeast Ohio. samplegirl Nov 2024 #56
I feel for you lonely bird Nov 2024 #75
I am so sorry for her pain. Left OH 40 years ago and have watched it go red at a distance. Still hurts. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #62
I live in Columbus with other smart, successful people. mwb970 Nov 2024 #63
I know it doesn't help... Bird Lady Nov 2024 #65
I live in a similar ruby red county. dwayneb Nov 2024 #68
See moments of joy and gratitude. legallyblondeNYC Nov 2024 #70
A pic from the future markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #71
The kids will likely get over it. Move. JanMichael Nov 2024 #72
Move now, tell her to go to illinois. Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #73
Daughter disappointed in Ohio ms.pamela Nov 2024 #74
She and me both!! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2024 #76
Many Jews in 1930s Germany also had their whole life and family there OutNow Nov 2024 #77
United Churches of Christ are terrific on civil rights and justice. summer_in_TX Nov 2024 #79
What city are you in? I am in Ft Worth and my church is NOT leaving yellowdogintexas Nov 2024 #90
Believe me, I feel her pain Blue_Tires Nov 2024 #80
I attend St. Mattress... ECL213 Nov 2024 #85
I feel for her... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #89
heartbreaking sarchasm Nov 2024 #92
Don't Give Up sarchasm Nov 2024 #93
I know exactly how your daughter feels... Trueblue Texan Nov 2024 #94
The Republicons who "love teh babies" Mr. Mustard 2023 Nov 2024 #95
In my experience, Unitarian Universalist Churches have been the most accepting of Buttoneer Nov 2024 #97
Thank you everyone for your responses! ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #98
I'm from Ohio liberalhistorian Nov 2024 #99
It will be hard to leave but potentially deadly if they stay. She comes from resilient stock, and Maru Kitteh Nov 2024 #100
I have a Gay Uncle in Akron. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #101
gentle hug to you and your daughter. mwmisses4289 Nov 2024 #102
If your daughter is looking for a more accepting religion, try Unitarian Universalism (link inside) Ranting Randy Nov 2024 #103
you might not see this b/c the thread is pretty long orleans Nov 2024 #105
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