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kentuck

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19. The dilemma is in not knowing what to do about it.

Reply to ancianita (Reply #17)

Sun Oct 24, 2021, 11:47 AM

Oct 2021

We just keep floating along on a raft filled with hope.

I do think a "union movement" across the nation might be very useful at this time.

The one thing the wealthy fear is for the common man to organize because there is strength in numbers.

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The dilemma that haunts America. [View all] kentuck Oct 2021 OP

I agree Woodswalker Oct 2021 #1

You poor thing gojoe12 Oct 2021 #2

Compounded by the fact that so many people assume we're on their side... Wounded Bear Oct 2021 #6

That steams me, too. The nod and wink of racism. dchill Oct 2021 #13

We are in a civil war of sorts. Irish_Dem Oct 2021 #3

In other words, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #5

I think the first step to stopping this is to put a stop to Russian propaganda. Quakerfriend Oct 2021 #4

FDR, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself". Joinfortmill Oct 2021 #7

Obviously DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #21

The problem is exacerbated by the fact that the opposing party (us) isn't countering Firestorm49 Oct 2021 #8

It's hard to control the narrative, gab13by13 Oct 2021 #10

This!👆 SheltieLover Oct 2021 #18

+1000 llmart Oct 2021 #22

Agree X 1000 DENVERPOPS Oct 2021 #23

We must prosecute Trump's enablers as fast as possible BlueJac Oct 2021 #9

Sometime in the past 30 years bucolic_frolic Oct 2021 #11

This is nothing new, but this too shall pass... Shipwack Oct 2021 #12

I really don't care if my family/coworkers on the other side are inflamed by justice Efilroft Sul Oct 2021 #14

A House divided against itself cannot stand Martin Eden Oct 2021 #15

Dare I go there? gab13by13 Oct 2021 #16

Church services are surreal. LiberatedUSA Oct 2021 #25

I feel your dread, kentuck. ancianita Oct 2021 #17

The dilemma is in not knowing what to do about it. kentuck Oct 2021 #19

Every single thing that hits us from now on will be unprecedented -- climate crises and other ancianita Oct 2021 #24

Thanks for the encouraging comments. kentuck Oct 2021 #27

... ancianita Oct 2021 #29

Perhaps it is time "to take a break"? kentuck Oct 2021 #31

Why not? I do it all the time. I'm not suggesting you do it, either. It's up to you. Only you know. ancianita Oct 2021 #33

I agree with YOU here! We CANNOT bury our head in the sand bluestarone Oct 2021 #37

I sometimes refer to Democrats and Liberals in 2021 as "hope fiends" dwayneb Nov 2021 #38

kentuck..... Upthevibe Oct 2021 #20

If you want to see one aspect of what "sane America" is up against, and you haven't already, BobTheSubgenius Oct 2021 #26

It's a cult. kentuck Oct 2021 #28

Just ask them - it's not a cult. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2021 #35

The 'Haves' biggest fear is the 'Have-Nots' joining as one. Baked Potato Oct 2021 #30

Yes, but many of the people in the cult are not a member of the "Haves". llmart Oct 2021 #32

I agree with your point, I am suggesting Baked Potato Oct 2021 #34

In choosing to read the OP as a broad overlook, taxi Oct 2021 #36