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Mike 03

(18,036 posts)
19. I'm really struggling too.
Thu Nov 28, 2024, 09:52 AM
Nov 28

Despite wanting to feel "fighting spirit" I run into constant reminders that 2024 isn't really anything like 2016. IMO, this is far more serious, the consequences far greater, the implications both of what happened on November 5 and what is projected to happen far more difficult to overcome by actions we can actually take.

The risk-reward analysis for resistance in 2025 will be much different than it was for me eight years ago too.

It's hard to even draw inspiration from our side. This morning I heard on Canadian talk radio that Barack Obama might be planning something helpful, but that internet search only led to some stories in which one of our alleged "Magadonors" (somebody I've never heard of--Jim Morgan) trashing Kamala Harris, saying she should "never" be able to run for office again because her campaign ran over budget (I mean who is this fucking idiot?!) and claiming Obama didn't want her to run in the first place. I am so sick of this shit. So it's never-ending demoralization amidst a firehose of falsehoods and betrayals.

But I'm a work in progress and my position may change.

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Why I feel so discouraged [View all] Pototan Nov 28 OP
Well, the only chains we can stand are the chains of hand-in-hand struggle4progress Nov 28 #1
Many immigrants come from very conservative cultures JI7 Nov 28 #2
yup Skittles Nov 28 #5
Also the invasions of immigrants who supposedly took over entire towns and apartments. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #11
yes, repukes literally advertise their disdain for immigrants Skittles Nov 28 #12
Liberal Caucasian are more liberal than the black and hispanic jimfields33 Nov 29 #28
That's a poor excuse Pototan Nov 28 #8
It's not an excuse. They are still as shitty as anyone else JI7 Nov 28 #15
Then we agree Pototan Nov 29 #22
This article was posted a few days ago. CrispyQ Nov 29 #31
Im not sure your conclusion is correct- shouldnt you redouble on what you believe instead of giving up? Blues Heron Nov 28 #3
I'm afraid that the communities at risk Pototan Nov 28 #7
Not speaking for the op, but my take on that UniqueUserName Nov 28 #17
But you dont write off the whole community like the OP says, is my point Blues Heron Nov 28 #18
it's the power of sexism and propaganda Skittles Nov 28 #4
Standing down ain't the do UTUSN Nov 28 #6
No one can make you feel... littlemissmartypants Nov 28 #9
Taiwan may be invaded by China, some day Pototan Nov 28 #10
Just wait for 2026 when the Dems take over both the house and senate. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #13
That's what I'm hoping Pototan Nov 28 #14
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 28 #16
I'm really struggling too. Mike 03 Nov 28 #19
I'm SMDH that so many have forgotten how horribly he handled the pandemic. CrispyQ Nov 29 #33
Don't know why you throw black males in there when 80% voted the other way. People need to stop trying to blame black Solomon Nov 28 #20
Trump recieved a larger share of Black men Pototan Nov 29 #21
Seems like you are looking for a reason to give up - and you found one! congrats! Blues Heron Nov 29 #27
Look, all I can really do is.... Pototan Nov 29 #29
Some black males are susceptible to propaganda Keepthesoulalive Nov 29 #32
In my over 50 years of voting, I engage in a very simple concept: elocs Nov 29 #23
You certainly get my point Pototan Nov 29 #24
I feel the same Fish700 Nov 29 #25
She is a woman. They would not vote for a woman. coffeenap Nov 29 #26
OK, that's why I say, "Fuck 'Em, until they wake up." Pototan Nov 29 #30
Another thought PJMcK Nov 29 #34
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