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Cyrano

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28. I think millions see it, dixiechiken1

Wed Dec 8, 2021, 07:14 PM

Dec 2021

The problem is we are virtually helpless to do anything about it. (GOTV isn't enough to defeat this threat.) It's up to our leadership to lead us in the fight that must be fought. Yet, I fear we'll still be waiting while the fascists take hold of all the levers of power.

You're absolutely correct about this being a "hair on fire" moment. But the fire dept. is nowhere in sight.

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Not with a bang but a whimper [View all] Cyrano Dec 2021 OP

I'm with you all the way,Cyrano. blueinredohio Dec 2021 #1

Agree completely HAB911 Dec 2021 #2

Yes, everything is completely rigged for one party rule 2022 and beyond. poli-junkie Dec 2021 #3

I hear you. I feel the same way. nt DLevine Dec 2021 #4

I'm sure there's a plan in the works to stop this leftstreet Dec 2021 #5

Don't count on it. dhol82 Dec 2021 #25

um....no Skittles Dec 2021 #36

I believe we are witnessing what we only read about in school history. LiberatedUSA Dec 2021 #6

couldn't agree more FoxNewsSucks Dec 2021 #7

This is the way the world ends/ Not with a bang but a whimper. andym Dec 2021 #8

George Packer's piece at The Atlantic is the most terrifying thing you'll read bullwinkle428 Dec 2021 #9

Whether this scenario is accurate or not, Cyrano Dec 2021 #11

Yes, like Rachel says shanti Dec 2021 #13

I think it'll be a peaceful split, like California saying it'll be an abortion safe state traitorsgalore Dec 2021 #37

Version without paywall CousinIT Dec 2021 #38

You need to stop this. Try being pissed at the filibuster, the GQP... brush Dec 2021 #10

At the very least, there's the "Bully Pulpit." Cyrano Dec 2021 #12

Stop blaming Democrats for right wing republican actions. brush Dec 2021 #14

Okay, you've fixed the blame where it belongs. Cyrano Dec 2021 #15

We haven't lost yet. Work on Dem campaigns. Donate, do voter reg... brush Dec 2021 #16

This times a million! Wild blueberry Dec 2021 #17

Because I've donated to Dem races in the past, Sogo Dec 2021 #18

In theory, moondust Dec 2021 #19

We have to bring the base to the polls. Something Dems failed to do in Virginia last Nov. librechik Dec 2021 #20

This is why it is important to approach rural Americans as much as many here question everything Dec 2021 #21

Maybe we need to be less predictable, less polite, and start breaking a few rules-- rules that housecat Dec 2021 #22

Evidently, our Dem leaders don't know how to break rules, Cyrano Dec 2021 #27

My thoughts exactly. The thing I can't wrap my head around is how one group (Dems) has housecat Dec 2021 #31

agree. k&r. and not locked yet. nt orleans Dec 2021 #23

This commentary says it all. And Perfectly.......Thank you DENVERPOPS Dec 2021 #24

DU should chill. I got clobbered, but I am still here causing trouble. housecat Dec 2021 #32

Agree 100% dixiechiken1 Dec 2021 #26

I think millions see it, dixiechiken1 Cyrano Dec 2021 #28

We are not helpless. We only think that we are, because we play on their turf and housecat Dec 2021 #34

FWIW .. Xoan Dec 2021 #29

You bet! We won't have "lost." We'll have given it away. Cyrano Dec 2021 #30

That's how it's been. Look at Gore handing it all to Bush. housecat Dec 2021 #33

Yep. The SCOTUS appointed a president. Cyrano Dec 2021 #35

I'm willing to wait until after the New Year before I go into full panic mode. CrispyQ Dec 2021 #39

That is why are we are leaving the country. Texaswitchy Dec 2021 #40