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13. We are the same age and have lived through very trying times

Reply to N_E_1 for Tennis (Reply #11)

Thu Feb 11, 2021, 08:33 AM

Feb 2021

But the one thing I never expected to see is what we witnessed on January 6

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They no longer are invisible. Kid Berwyn Feb 2021 #1

Those of us who have lived and worked in rural Tumbulu Feb 2021 #2

I grew up in a rural area that was supposedly enlightened PCIntern Feb 2021 #5

Wow, you get it! Tumbulu Feb 2021 #6

Seeing the same where I live BelieveCassandra Feb 2021 #15

it is terrorism, and I have known people whose children were poisoned and horses shot Tumbulu Feb 2021 #39

I live in a blue state with lots of pockets of red. I've lived most of my life in the red. I've been chia Feb 2021 #21

"the people who needed to watch the most were the people who refused to watch." LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #23

Oh my goodness, isn't that the case? Tumbulu Feb 2021 #40

Me too, I could not be more proud... they're the real patriots! chia Feb 2021 #42

frightening, truly. What was the NYTimes article? LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #22

Here is the link to it Tumbulu Feb 2021 #41

thanks! LymphocyteLover Feb 2021 #43

How would Lindsey Graham, Rick Scott, Ted Cruz et al. The Wizard Feb 2021 #3

i cry often while watching these scenes. barbtries Feb 2021 #4

And there bdamomma Feb 2021 #35

K & R you are on the money rurallib Feb 2021 #7

I reluctantly recommend this post Dread Pirate Roberts Feb 2021 #8

Kick and recommend. It has echoes in the Serbian conflict bronxiteforever Feb 2021 #9

Good post PJMcK Feb 2021 #12

Thanks PJMcK! My fondest memories of my Dad bronxiteforever Feb 2021 #20

I am one of those that will not watch...... MyOwnPeace Feb 2021 #10

Thoughtful article PCIntern... N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2021 #11

We are the same age and have lived through very trying times PCIntern Feb 2021 #13

I weep with you, never, ever... N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2021 #14

It is disturbing to watch but I'm finding some solace in the amazing presentation with video and Jetheels Feb 2021 #16

I was talking about this last night PatSeg Feb 2021 #17

"it will never be over, and we will have to find a way to manage this group" llmart Feb 2021 #18

I am senior citizen too bdamomma Feb 2021 #36

Propaganda llmart Feb 2021 #44

I too was taught about propaganda in elementary school. summer_in_TX Feb 2021 #46

That's interesting to know. llmart Feb 2021 #47

I'm 73, so very aware of what a violent country we are. What sinkingfeeling Feb 2021 #19

It shouldn't be surprising how destructive lies coupled with ignorance can be. world wide wally Feb 2021 #24

I'm less affected because I've known this about some people for years. Hortensis Feb 2021 #25

checking it out NJCher Feb 2021 #30

The need to turn the fear and burden of responsibility, including Hortensis Feb 2021 #34

Breaking out the ONE Fact that the unruly mob were encouraged to kill Pence and Nancy flying_wahini Feb 2021 #26

THIS malaise Feb 2021 #33

I.O.K.I.Y.A.R.* Dave in VA Feb 2021 #27

Great last sentence...quote: "Make no mistake, it is not over, it will never be over and we will.... Stuart G Feb 2021 #28

Propaganda bdamomma Feb 2021 #29

I was moving into my new house on Jan 6th so did not see the insurrection in real time mnhtnbb Feb 2021 #31

A great OP malaise Feb 2021 #32

Lincoln Project "Blood" bdamomma Feb 2021 #37

We can no longer say "it could never happen here" nt. Pluvious Feb 2021 #38

I watched the effects in the 90s. halfulglas Feb 2021 #45