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Irish_Dem

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12. We have been brainwashed into thinking all of this is normal.

Reply to Blues Heron (Reply #10)

Thu May 26, 2022, 10:09 AM

May 2022

And we can do nothing.

The world tried to tell the Ukrainians the same thing regarding the Russians.

Ukrainian was not having it.

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America! We're slaughtering one another. [View all] Magoo48 May 2022 OP

This is exactly what the Putin GOP wants. Irish_Dem May 2022 #1

Be that as it may. We are, in general, standing by and watching it happen. Magoo48 May 2022 #2

Exactly. We need to hang our heads in everlasting shame. Irish_Dem May 2022 #4

It's like everyone is paralyzed by some kind of fear. Magoo48 May 2022 #6

It is called learned helplessness. The GOP sociopaths tell us there is nothing we can do. Irish_Dem May 2022 #7

Exactly - how many times have people mentioned repealing the 2A only to be told Blues Heron May 2022 #10

We have been brainwashed into thinking all of this is normal. Irish_Dem May 2022 #12

It's been rendered meaningless by technology harumph May 2022 #3

Yes it is meaningless and the Sword of Damocles at the same time. Magoo48 May 2022 #5

The irony is that GOP leadership don't care at all about 2A. Irish_Dem May 2022 #8

Nothing will be done until grassroots action is massive. Magoo48 May 2022 #9

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change Irish_Dem May 2022 #11

Hope you're right. Magoo48 May 2022 #13

It is in the hands of the American people now. Irish_Dem May 2022 #14

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