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40. Shaping the world we want is hard work

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Sat Oct 20, 2018, 01:46 PM

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Nearly 2 years in to this daily nightmare, here's where I am in all of this. [View all] NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 OP

My family has about 98% overlap cilla4progress Oct 2018 #1

Yes, America will fight back. Do what you can EndGOPPropaganda Oct 2018 #12

or NJCher Oct 2018 #73

And EndGOPPropaganda Oct 2018 #75

2 people I knew as bullies growing up are orange maggot followers kimbutgar Oct 2018 #2

Another goal of the Russians etc is for Americans to lose faith in the system. nt UniteFightBack Oct 2018 #3

++ 1 Yep lunasun Oct 2018 #13

Putin was telling his citizens that the demise of the USA is almost complete, OMGWTF Oct 2018 #16

yes Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #59

When we vote we win. Obama and recent special elections are proof. Hoyt Oct 2018 #4

We voted in 2016 and didn't win. Hillary got lots more votes, remember? NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #6

I share your cynicism, but still fighting, working on GOTV, calling Congress. All hope is not lost. JudyM Oct 2018 #8

Keep voting anyhow, and register at least four new voters every year RainCaster Oct 2018 #9

Well, tell people not to vote. Gerrymandering didn't hurt Clinton. Hoyt Oct 2018 #10

Do you have confidence that your vote counts? Do you have confidence that our election NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #11

Votes matter. My vote matters. Your vote matters. EndGOPPropaganda Oct 2018 #14

Do you have confidence that some people will be allowed to vote? llmart Oct 2018 #48

That's why we fight. 1866 OUR-VOTE EndGOPPropaganda Oct 2018 #74

Yes. I know 100% it doesn't count if I don't vote. Votes counted Hoyt Oct 2018 #15

I think you mean TELL PEOPLE TO VOTE (not to "not vote"). Don't accidentally encourage people to LBM20 Oct 2018 #17

I appreciate your replies in this thread. violetpastille Oct 2018 #28

I understand it is very overwhelming marlakay Oct 2018 #5

Dealing with attack!! marieo1 Oct 2018 #7

Sadly agree...... hostalover Oct 2018 #18

Family and I are definitely voting. cilla4progress Oct 2018 #19

We cut cable grantcart Oct 2018 #20

I wish people would start more threads about their door to door canvassing. violetpastille Oct 2018 #30

I think there was an incredible amount of short sighted thinking during President Obama's years. MadDAsHell Oct 2018 #38

Maddow and O'Donnell!!!! bluestarone Oct 2018 #81

I cannot understand "our TV addicted society." Duppers Oct 2018 #21

I have had to turn off True Blue American Oct 2018 #66

Most cable, yes. That's why... Duppers Oct 2018 #70

Logged in to support ya Wawannabe Oct 2018 #22

... cilla4progress Oct 2018 #23

I am with you about this. uppityperson Oct 2018 #24

It's understandable AlexSFCA Oct 2018 #25

4 things to do Botany Oct 2018 #26

find one down ticket R to vote for .... avoid a straight party void violetpastille Oct 2018 #31

Call me paranoid but I would be surprised that "they" have some kind of program that looks ... Botany Oct 2018 #36

Yes-you're paranoid. brooklynite Oct 2018 #58

No donations no action mentioned to GOTV because it does not count . Ok keep kayaking but why post ? lunasun Oct 2018 #27

This is pretty much my attitude as well. Mickju Oct 2018 #29

I'm right there with you study war no more Oct 2018 #32

War Talk violetpastille Oct 2018 #33

So cilla4progress Oct 2018 #34

When I walk my dog at night, in Iowa, roody Oct 2018 #35

I'm about there, too. Ms. Toad Oct 2018 #37

I'm there too hibbing Oct 2018 #39

Shaping the world we want is hard work struggle4progress Oct 2018 #40

Even death, any death, will make the orange maggot a martyr to his nasty brainless base. Jack-o-Lantern Oct 2018 #41

Have you considered volunteering for your county board of elections? ctw1 Oct 2018 #42

Activism for introverts srobertss Oct 2018 #43

Thank you for doing this. zanana1 Oct 2018 #69

The only thing that keeps me sane Mr.Bill Oct 2018 #44

Are you me? I and Mr Nay feel exactly like you and your wife. We read the headlines here, Nay Oct 2018 #45

Thanks so much for sharing. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #52

First, let me say that you are a trusted source of information and thoughtful opinion on Atticus Oct 2018 #46

Thanks for your kind words - and I respect your point of view....read on. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #51

nt Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #60

Very interesting post. llmart Oct 2018 #47

I love your line "they don't realize the power the TV screen..."- it is so true. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #49

You're welcome. llmart Oct 2018 #50

You should read the current Time Magazine about all the grassroots organizing of young Democrats. It trickyguy Oct 2018 #53

I mused to my husband today cilla4progress Oct 2018 #54

We love the PNW - we have a daughter in Olalla... NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #55

Thank you! cilla4progress Oct 2018 #65

I am nearing the completion of the SECOND viewing lapfog_1 Oct 2018 #56

I can understand what you are saying apkhgp Oct 2018 #57

I get you, I really do. I've been there. I see your post as one that I could have made at some point OhioBlue Oct 2018 #61

I find most of this thread sadly startling. Grasswire2 Oct 2018 #62

We should all be upset. That is an appropriate reaction and response NRaleighLiberal Oct 2018 #64

I think most are under estimating True Blue American Oct 2018 #67

At least in the dorms you were safe. The asshats were all living at frat houses. YOHABLO Oct 2018 #63

Well Played WiffenPoof Oct 2018 #68

You described how I "deal" with it too... BlancheSplanchnik Oct 2018 #71

Right, Magoo48 Oct 2018 #72

He wants you to not vote. He's afraid. Vote, canvass. EndGOPPropaganda Oct 2018 #76

If it's ok, agincourt Oct 2018 #77

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2018 #78

More importantly: what do you like on pizza? marble falls Oct 2018 #79

Try this WestMichRad Oct 2018 #80

NRL, we are on the same wavelength. Hopefully not at the same time so we can keep our spirits afloat badhair77 Oct 2018 #82