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Ocelot II

(130,810 posts)
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 03:53 AM Nov 2024

We will have to figure out ways to take care of each other now,

because our federal government sure as hell won't do it - in fact, the lives of many people will be made much worse. So it will fall upon our own domestic NGOs - charities, some liberal churches and other faith and civic organizations, and whatever we as individuals can do to protect the people most likely to be harmed. Some states are already safe places - at least for now - for reproductive health care and the protection of trans people. Minnesota now has a Dem majority in the state senate and might pick up one more state house seat, and Tim Walz will still be our governor. We also have two Democratic senators. For now, at least, it might be a safe place to live, but if Trump and Vance try to bigfoot what states do, who knows what will happen. In the meantime, if you're in a red state that just got worse, you can come here for help, and you can help us keep our state safe.

In those states that are already bad places for some people - women and LGBTQ people especially - we will have to organize and find ways to protect and help those who need it.

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We will have to figure out ways to take care of each other now, (Original Post) Ocelot II Nov 2024 OP
This is the best post on DU I've seen in memory. mahina Nov 2024 #1
Thank you! Ocelot II Nov 2024 #2
❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #3
I'll be... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #4
I am stuck in Texas. hamsterjill Nov 2024 #5
The cat sanctuary can be your sanctuary too. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #6
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Nov 2024 #7
Whatever it takes. I'll be doing a lot of art and music. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #8
.. jfz9580m Nov 2024 #9
TSF & company can be nowhere near the White House KS Toronado Nov 2024 #10
You the Supreme Court gave Joe Biden those powers. gordianot Nov 2024 #13
To save the United States as we know it KS Toronado Nov 2024 #14
That won't last once the national abortion ban passes... ananda Nov 2024 #11
The stupidity is appalling. 634-5789 Nov 2024 #12

mahina

(20,678 posts)
1. This is the best post on DU I've seen in memory.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 03:57 AM
Nov 2024

I just found out I can subscribe to DUers, so I will subscribe to you. Aloha e Ocelot II.

Ocelot II

(130,810 posts)
2. Thank you!
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 03:59 AM
Nov 2024

I'm trying to figure out how to squeeze a few drops of lemonade out of some very sour lemons. And the only thing I can think of right now is to double down on charity and altruism. It's all we can do right now. Fight back by caring for the people who need it.

2naSalit

(103,236 posts)
4. I'll be...
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 04:12 AM
Nov 2024

Needing to get out of Montana real soon, like this coming spring or summer. I have ideas for helping people but I can't do it here, I'll need to relocate.

hamsterjill

(17,650 posts)
5. I am stuck in Texas.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 04:47 AM
Nov 2024

Just built a cat sanctuary here that I had dreamed of having for many years and could never leave them all behind. Otherwise, I would leave the country.

I hope someone can help us because I just don’t know if I can survive this.

Ocelot II

(130,810 posts)
6. The cat sanctuary can be your sanctuary too.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 04:51 AM
Nov 2024

It must be at least somewhat comforting to have them to love and take care of. You will find good people to help you, even in Texas. But I am so sad for all of us.

Response to Ocelot II (Original post)

KS Toronado

(23,730 posts)
10. TSF & company can be nowhere near the White House
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 05:28 AM
Nov 2024

This Country can not afford a dictator in the White House who want's to get rid of the U.S. Constitution,
install himself as king, jail his political opponents or put them in front of firing squads, and yes send our
Army, Navy & Air Force to go help Russia fight Ukrainians.

Time to jail him and everyone involved with Jan 6th before he jails or shots you for being a political
adversary. Come on President Biden do some official acts with immunity while you still can, the
Joint Chiefs of Staff will back you up. If need be jail 6 Supremos so a Liberal court will agree with
you on anything that needs done.

We had one coup attempt 4 years ago and voters aren't holding that against the big cry baby. Go ahead
and jail the people who want to jail people who disagree with them.

KS Toronado

(23,730 posts)
14. To save the United States as we know it
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 11:43 AM
Nov 2024

Biden had better pull a rabbit out of the hat before we all go down the rabbit hole with Putin's blessing.
There's no doubt in my mind Russia flooded the swing States with propaganda again.

We should not be the nice guys and concede this election (TSF never conceded 2020), need to arrest
everyone involved in Jan 6th coup quietly all on the same day, and keep reporters away from them.
Call it a war on Fascism or Terror. DO NOT CONCEDE!

ananda

(35,283 posts)
11. That won't last once the national abortion ban passes...
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 05:59 AM
Nov 2024

and many people deported or herded into camps.

634-5789

(4,686 posts)
12. The stupidity is appalling.
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 06:30 AM
Nov 2024

My Gawd. People actually allowed a rapist / racist / convicted felon BACK in the White House?

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