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25. Most of us have a core belief that if we are in grave danger, we will fight.

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Maybe I'm being paranoid, which is something I've never been, [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 OP

I've always leaned toward pacificism (personal philosophy), even while I appreciate self-defense... hlthe2b Feb 2024 #1

I really understand where you're coming from, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #4

MCE you know that sometimes fighting is the only option left. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #15

Yes. you're right, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #16

Most of us have a core belief that if we are in grave danger, we will fight. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #25

Thank you and may I say that you're one of my favorite members here. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #26

I feel the same way about you MCE. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #36

Agree with the absolute need to fight back BUT PTL_Mancuso Feb 2024 #77

I made an OP along the same lines. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #80

To this day I remember taking a course BlueKota Feb 2024 #57

The Supreme Court has been corrupted. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #60

I am an odd mixture. Irish_Dem Feb 2024 #14

Everybodies Grand daughters and grandsons is the MAIN reason to STOP these cultists traitors!! bluestarone Feb 2024 #2

Those of us who don't have children or grandchildren care, too. Ocelot II Feb 2024 #27

Thank you and I should've included that in my thread. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #28

Exactly!!! bluestarone Feb 2024 #33

Since I don't have children, all children are my children. shrike3 Feb 2024 #82

Me too. tazkcmo Feb 2024 #3

The comfort I can offer is only anecdotal happybird Feb 2024 #5

Great post. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #7

About the "conservative" nieces. It's symptomatic of a syndrome that's been around for about 44 years. jaxexpat Feb 2024 #23

Yes, I think that is exactly my nieces happybird Feb 2024 #50

Yep. The RW has had a well-funded, professional, very successful propaganda campaign. Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2024 #74

There are similarities with past fascists. usonian Feb 2024 #6

I'm fully on board on that, as is my family and extended family. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #10

I'm with you. Goddessartist Feb 2024 #8

+100. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #11

Do you mind if I steal "Benedict Donald?" gab13by13 Feb 2024 #12

By all means, please do so. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #13

I'm standing shoulder to shoulder with that FEAR. I hear you on all counts at 77. usaf-vet Feb 2024 #17

I deal with it by studying the brilliant people Voltaire2 Feb 2024 #18

Thoughts. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #34

Unfortunately a centrist political party Voltaire2 Feb 2024 #40

There's comfort in understanding the mechanics limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #45

Hmm. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #19

Thank you for this post, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #21

How horrific! I'm glad they are more stabilized now. electric_blue68 Feb 2024 #63

Thanks. limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #72

I've A Trans Grand-Kid In High School, Sir: I Share Your Worries The Magistrate Feb 2024 #20

You are not being paranoid. What bothers me most -- aside from my kids' future being at risk KPN Feb 2024 #22

With you on all of that. My favorite fantasy demise for the orange menace is Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2024 #76

That is identical to my fantasy about his overdue demise. 3catwoman3 Feb 2024 #84

I'm with you all the way. llmart Feb 2024 #24

Grit your teeth, stand straight and lean into them. We're moving them back. marble falls Feb 2024 #29

Slowly but surely we're confronting the evil in these MAGAts and their "fuhrer" Benedict Donald. nt MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #31

With you 110% blm Feb 2024 #30

With you all the way... sarchasm Feb 2024 #32

I'm old and in ill health... BigOleDummy Feb 2024 #35

I completely agree. This election is our last stand for elective democracy.... Joinfortmill Feb 2024 #37

Not just for gay people. Check out what life is like for straight women under the Houthis. barbaraann Feb 2024 #38

The red hats are ironic JoseBalow Feb 2024 #51

Really! barbaraann Feb 2024 #52

I don't care what your team colors are, or what it says on it JoseBalow Feb 2024 #56

I don't think you're being paranoid- you're being Alliepoo Feb 2024 #39

Great post. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #42

Yeah - I'm Getting Paranoid - and Restless, Too! panfluteman Feb 2024 #41

Dementia Don is going down, and hopefully takes the R party with him. KS Toronado Feb 2024 #43

I love your attitude, one which I truly believe in. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #44

His adoring fan club doesn't listen to what the asshole says Warpy Feb 2024 #46

Agree - already got my daughter out of the country for college TBF Feb 2024 #47

There may be a time we will need to really fight back. LiberalFighter Feb 2024 #48

I'm with you on that, 100% wendyb-NC Feb 2024 #49

So many great posts here, grumpyduck Feb 2024 #53

I'm very encourged by the posts I see here, MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #54

Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you, bluescribbler Feb 2024 #55

Sadly DownriverDem Feb 2024 #58

Wow is this shocking. Watch to the end. LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2024 #59

I saw this when it aired SpankMe Feb 2024 #64

No, you're not being paranoid. J_William_Ryan Feb 2024 #61

Beyond Trump, and beyond MAGA Mr. Ected Feb 2024 #62

Definitely valid. I hope I don't have to "fight in the streets" should fascist mayhem come to NYC... electric_blue68 Feb 2024 #65

I'm with you on this difficult journey 100% Think. Again. Feb 2024 #66

Aww... I have the same feelings about Cha Feb 2024 #67

One grandparent to another, AMEN. appleannie1 Feb 2024 #68

I am right there, MCE DENVERPOPS Feb 2024 #69

Right there with you, MCE. sheshe2 Feb 2024 #70

It wouldnt be difficult orangecrush Feb 2024 #71

I am with you in the fight against right wingers and fascists. lark Feb 2024 #73

Trump is in his own little world of lies. pwb Feb 2024 #75

Work for the best scenario, Eko Feb 2024 #78

Dear MarineCombatEngineer, madaboutharry Feb 2024 #79

Amen Jarhead Cherokee100 Feb 2024 #81

You have more than one gay grandaughter.? Nothing Laura PourMeADrink Feb 2024 #83

Whoops! MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #86

I am a proud step parent of an Asian girl JPPaverage Feb 2024 #85

Thanks everyone for the replies. MarineCombatEngineer Feb 2024 #87