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18. Jill Lepore has your words. Give your friend this little book, with the reminder that America is

Tue Nov 26, 2019, 01:45 PM

Nov 2019

the oldest democracy in human history because enough Americans remember that democracy is The Long Game; Americans know that giving it up is the un-adult lack of commitment to the their children's future freedoms.

People often give up because it's easier than struggle. Give your friend the idea that people in the long struggle know they have to take breaks, occasionally; then they return to the "front" to see what good's been done without them in the meantime. "Hopelessness" is exactly what Putin wants your friend to feel.

Don't give up, yourself. You will be your friend's example.

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I'd forgotten that scene Upthevibe Nov 2019 #20

Persuade me, too. nocoincidences Sep 2019 #2

Ditto. I'm thinking that Putin is the de facto President. dchill Sep 2019 #4

The Russians finally won the Cold War, all without firing a single bullet. Golden Raisin Sep 2019 #9

Find examples of those who have survived the worst imaginable yet gone on to surmount & thrive hlthe2b Sep 2019 #3

Hand out the Kool-Aid... Moostache Sep 2019 #5

He's generating a tremendous amount Harker Sep 2019 #6

Mud and blossom are one Donkees Oct 2019 #15

Why does Karl Rove Harker Oct 2019 #16

:) Donkees Oct 2019 #17

I was unrealistically expecting a KO punch from Mueller, too. CrispyQ Sep 2019 #8

take that person out to knock doors. mopinko Sep 2019 #10

Tell your friend to speak to a Jewish friend or two. Or a Tabbi. secondwind Sep 2019 #11

we need new leadership Skittles Sep 2019 #12

Jill Lepore has your words. Give your friend this little book, with the reminder that America is ancianita Nov 2019 #18

That's the exact mindset that got us in this mess and it's no coincidence. mahina Nov 2019 #19