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yankee87

(2,785 posts)
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 12:56 PM Apr 2025

Repressive Country

I’m watching YouTube about post WWII rebuilding. Everything that was done in the fascist countries, is what we are as a country now. Article here about jailing two German teenagers in Hawaii because they didn’t have hotel reservations. Pulling people off the streets. I’m genuinely concerned Trump may open fire on protesters.
I’m a first generation citizen, who could be deported back to Ireland even though never stepped foot there. I know doubtful, I’m white.
Ex-Bronx here, and I can’t imagine all the people living there worrying about their safety.

I don’t know how this ends, but this country may never come back. Maybe I’m just down, but I ready for the end of this country.

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Repressive Country (Original Post) yankee87 Apr 2025 OP
Resist them ZDU Apr 2025 #1
Trying yankee87 Apr 2025 #2
As each day passes, I think more and more that good is going to triumph over this evil. 1WorldHope Apr 2025 #3
Hoping yankee87 Apr 2025 #4
Germany, Italy, and Japan recovered. We will, too. wnylib Apr 2025 #5
It will take time. Maybe the youth can fix it better than it was before. 1WorldHope Apr 2025 #6

1WorldHope

(1,923 posts)
3. As each day passes, I think more and more that good is going to triumph over this evil.
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 01:23 PM
Apr 2025

Look toward the light. See the outcome you want to see. When that thought enters your head, replace it with the best outcome. I'd like to believe our dreams can become reality. 💙

wnylib

(25,355 posts)
5. Germany, Italy, and Japan recovered. We will, too.
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 03:07 PM
Apr 2025

But I think that we're in for some really rough times before the MAGA regime is out and recovery can begin.

They will not go quietly or willingly. But, when things get bad enough, the people will demand that they or be removed. That's when it's likely to get really bad.

1WorldHope

(1,923 posts)
6. It will take time. Maybe the youth can fix it better than it was before.
Mon Apr 21, 2025, 04:14 PM
Apr 2025

Believe me, I get where you are, and tomorrow I could be back with you. I have well embedded negativity deep in my bones. I have to fight it. Maybe, we will evolve from being so chimp like, and become more like the bonobos. People have disappointed me often. But when I'm at a protest and I meet people every age and every walk of life it fills me with a rare joy. Yes we can!

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