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OrlandoDem2

(3,243 posts)
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 10:20 AM Jul 2025

Today, for the first time in a while, I'm starting to feel optimistic about our future.

I dunno why but I see great things for the Left wing moving forward. We are making it cool, positive, and happy to be on the Left.

I have been listening to Jacobin Radio Podcasts and I am optimistic that we will build a true working class movement.

Is there work to do? Sure! But we will get out of this mess and it’s going to be delicious to watch us rebuild what the MAGAs have broken!

It is great to be on the Left wing!!

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Today, for the first time in a while, I'm starting to feel optimistic about our future. (Original Post) OrlandoDem2 Jul 2025 OP
I need some of what you are doing/taking....seriously. I become more cynical by the day. walkingman Jul 2025 #1
And that is normal and okay. We are all in different places right now in this mess. OrlandoDem2 Jul 2025 #2

OrlandoDem2

(3,243 posts)
2. And that is normal and okay. We are all in different places right now in this mess.
Wed Jul 23, 2025, 10:30 AM
Jul 2025

I think people are waking up. Not all will wake up but enough are going to that we will take America back!

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