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

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Sun Oct 21, 2018, 12:23 AM

Oct 2018

But, I have been grateful for those that have picked me back up. The pick ups not only come from friends, mentors or leaders, but history. We have ALWAYS had to work toward a more perfect Union. Always. We move forward and the institutional powers against progress ALWAYS fight back. Always. There are ebbs and flows. We move forward, they take us back. But, in the long arc of history, we have moved forward. We are at a point of moving backward, but that does not mean that we quit. Abolitionists didn't quit, Civil Rights leaders didn't quit, Suffragettes didn't quit, Environmental activists didn't quit, Unionists didn't quit. We don't QUIT. EVER. We organize, we work, we vote.

During the Obama campaign, volunteers always reminded each other that we have to win big enough to overcome R tactics. We have to win big. Your vote matters. Every vote matters. Vote and convince 5 friends to vote for Dems. That feeling of not having any control will only be helped by being actively engaged to turn out the vote for Dems.

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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