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LakeArenal

(29,949 posts)
64. A couple of things that help me...
Mon Oct 1, 2018, 03:34 PM
Oct 2018

As old folks, we can do little but vote.
But that’s most important of any other measures.

I take heart that the young people out there are beginning to take politics seriously. Even if the Court is highjacked for 30 years, as you say, these very young people will just be coming into their prime.

That even if we miss the Senate and regain the house, 1% business as usual will be affected. But should we control both, (which I think will happen eventually) Justices are impeachable.

That Germany recovered from a tyrant. And we will as well.

That when you are low there are people who still care. And hope they can lift you up.

Our plan is to move to a place where we will be able to live quietly and as cheaply as possible. ( Took some research to find where, but it occupies your time when you feel defeated).

That I believe “we” outnumber “them”..

That eventually the Repukes will begin to eat their own in the race for power.

Of course, I bless DU. It is a constant source of support and creative humor.

I guess I’m a blooming optimist. Feel better.

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We should march now. Next year will not help. notdarkyet Oct 2018 #1
I agree. I do not know what must happen for people to understand we are the ones Ninga Oct 2018 #2
Ive already stated Separation Oct 2018 #59
In 37 days our voices will be heard. GOTV. Croney Oct 2018 #3
In my opinion if we stand by and watch the WH manipulate the FBI investigation, we Ninga Oct 2018 #4
Trying to somehow make a giant rally happen in a week takes away precious resources needed to Croney Oct 2018 #7
I disagree. Activists can gather in cities all over for one hour. In my opinion, this week Ninga Oct 2018 #9
I'll be 74 on Veterans Day. Croney Oct 2018 #10
I am also 75 years old and my patience is running thin as well. pazzyanne Oct 2018 #23
Then go to a march. Get a protest together. I'll watch it on tv, but there are no marches in my area Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #15
Of course. But Chicago, and Detroit, and Seattle and St. Louis and and and have plenty Ninga Oct 2018 #41
The Dems are DownriverDem Oct 2018 #16
Due Respect Me. Oct 2018 #42
This! mcar Oct 2018 #47
Thank you Me. Oct 2018 #50
If we wait for the vote woundedkarma Oct 2018 #12
In 5 days our voices will be silenced by a sexual predator going on the Supreme Court Augiedog Oct 2018 #14
shades of Clarence Thomas jcsg Oct 2018 #68
If Kavenaugh is confirmed, 37 days will be too late. Atman Oct 2018 #24
Exactly, everyone needs to march right down to the polls. In meantime, donate what you can. Hoyt Oct 2018 #26
I sincerely think people have no earthy idea that we can be powerful if we only make Ninga Oct 2018 #5
If only people remembered angrychair Oct 2018 #38
Truth to power, well spoken. It is hard to not be disheartened. Ninga Oct 2018 #39
Agree 100%. Why next year? dalton99a Oct 2018 #6
Why do you allow yourself to be played? Kaleva Oct 2018 #8
I'm not in an area that has marches for liberal causes. Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #11
Another thing you can do - qwlauren35 Oct 2018 #43
I love postcardstovoters! CrispyQ Oct 2018 #55
I'll check into these things. Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #66
Excellent ideas. I'll follow up on that. Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #65
Look into Color of Change qwlauren35 Oct 2018 #69
I'd like to preference my post by saying, please don't take this as opposition. llmart Oct 2018 #13
I'm waiting for the election. WhiteTara Oct 2018 #17
Yes, yes, yes! You get it. The Liberal Lion Oct 2018 #18
Thank goodness the people protested Vietnam Ninga Oct 2018 #19
I agree 100%! We are being played and Flake IS NOT a hero. He is in on it. Cousin Dupree Oct 2018 #20
I agree somewhat. We won't know however until it's over haw badly we were played! Ninga Oct 2018 #29
Disagree. Flake and Coons torpedoeing the vote for at least a week...for a criminal investigstion Fred Sanders Oct 2018 #21
There should be a nation-wide women's strike geardaddy Oct 2018 #22
I think we can do both. bdamomma Oct 2018 #25
The more we talk about it it may happen......from my mouth to her ears! Nt Ninga Oct 2018 #36
Boston has stepped up! Nt Ninga Oct 2018 #27
Bait and Switch is pretty much ALL Trump knows B Stieg Oct 2018 #28
Do not doubt yourself, you belong here. Hotler Oct 2018 #30
I learned long ago that saying it and believing needs a third leg....boots and Birkenstock's and Ninga Oct 2018 #32
Women I know just marched all over LakeArenal Oct 2018 #31
Yep I've seen them when canvassing for our Congressional candidate. I am an activist in Ninga Oct 2018 #33
I can't march anymore. Severe arthritis but LakeArenal Oct 2018 #37
More than 15 credible accusations against Trump pre-election 2016... Moostache Oct 2018 #34
Wow just wow. LakeArenal Oct 2018 #40
Starting over is a distinct and real possibility at this point... Moostache Oct 2018 #49
Still, are you venting or throwing in your towel? LakeArenal Oct 2018 #52
Thank you... Moostache Oct 2018 #53
A couple of things that help me... LakeArenal Oct 2018 #64
I hear ya, and concur with your assessment....but be careful, least you not be called out for being Ninga Oct 2018 #63
Great Post WiffenPoof Oct 2018 #46
Right on, homegirl Oct 2018 #35
I agree!. And... WiffenPoof Oct 2018 #44
Welp....tRumps presser - Kavanaugh a shoo in......nt Ninga Oct 2018 #45
... NurseJackie Oct 2018 #48
Trying to muster taking to the streets was mostly greeted with crickets. Hence my Ninga Oct 2018 #51
That's rather up to you, isn't it? NurseJackie Oct 2018 #54
When confronted by melodrama, your patience is far greater than mine LanternWaste Oct 2018 #56
Thanks! NurseJackie Oct 2018 #57
Asked and answered. You've made yourself quite clear. Nt Ninga Oct 2018 #61
You're welcome. NurseJackie Oct 2018 #62
lol JI7 Oct 2018 #58
Everything positive about our country is being destroyed. lpbk2713 Oct 2018 #60
Whatever it takes bdamomma Oct 2018 #67
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