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Phoenix61

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3. I screen people before moving them from the

Reply to onlyadream (Original post)

Wed Apr 21, 2021, 10:37 AM

Apr 2021

acquaintance column to the friend column. Not a lot of folks in the friend column but there’s a few and I live in the Florida Panhandle. I’ve found being outspoken has actually increased the number. So many are afraid to say anything in public because they don’t want to get piled on. I’m pretty well known for not backing down so I guess they feel safe around me.

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Why can't I meet like-minded people? [View all] onlyadream Apr 2021 OP

You think you got it bad try living in SE Ohio. nt doc03 Apr 2021 #1

I feel for you... onlyadream Apr 2021 #6

I'm sure you've met many like-minded people here on the DU True Dough Apr 2021 #2

I screen people before moving them from the Phoenix61 Apr 2021 #3

If u can find the time to volunteer w/a progressive group or campaign okaawhatever Apr 2021 #4

That's actually a great idea! nt onlyadream Apr 2021 #5

When she was a DA, she did a lot of work on domestic abuse. She put away someone Scrivener7 Apr 2021 #7

It's amazing how much she changed. onlyadream Apr 2021 #8

Well there's three things we can do with your friend... OriginalGeek Apr 2021 #9

GLARING red flag Skittles Apr 2021 #10

It depends on what you want from the friendship. yardwork Apr 2021 #11

I just met her and hung out with her twice. onlyadream Apr 2021 #14

The true test would be to ask her about Rachel Maddow FakeNoose Apr 2021 #12

She says she does watch Rachel onlyadream Apr 2021 #13

Am I the only person who had no idea who Jeanine Pirro is? cinematicdiversions Apr 2021 #15

Not close. But if she becomes really RW in her conversations, then dump her. electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #16