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KY_EnviroGuy

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73. We shouldn't have to wear political paraphernalia....

Sun Aug 11, 2024, 06:55 AM

Aug 11

or advertise it for months on our cars and lawns. Speaking as an old-timer, traditionally most Americans only expressed political affiliation (if any at all) during the month or so prior to elections, with many just wearing a lapel button and maybe a yard sign and bumper sticker.

Much like the commercialization of Christmas, I think we've fallen for a political industry that makes many millions selling Americans all this shit, including ball caps and things that abuse our Flag. TV and internet saturation with politics for months on end has gotten way out of hand, too. Simply put, this change in our society is clearly a product of the right wing's thirst for power at any cost.

However Funtatlaguy, I do relate to your frustration.

PS: Anyone else here remember seeing cans of Goldwater soda?

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No more MAGAt intimidation for me. [View all] Funtatlaguy Aug 10 OP

I stopped that in 2008, very red Texas. Obama signs in the yard, living on a corner lot had at both streets LizBeth Aug 10 #1

Not understanding your post. You still do or Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #3

2008 was first time I put signs up and did it until I moved out of god awful state. LizBeth Aug 10 #9

Depends on where you live Tree Lady Aug 10 #23

You stopped being afraid or you stopped putting out the signs? Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #4

Husband owned a business, people in town knew it was our house and 2008 LizBeth Aug 10 #7

Thanks Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #15

But people are crazier now than they were then... Trueblue Texan Aug 11 #77

I ran away in spring of 2017, and you are right on both counts. LizBeth Aug 11 #85

YES!! And I have been reluctant to talk about it like you. Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #2

I use magnetic bumper stickers that don't Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #5

Of course, why didn't I think of that. Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #6

Sure. If you can't find them to buy... Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #8

I do too. Woodwizard Aug 10 #63

How about this?... Think. Again. Aug 10 #10

I ordered a WHITE DUDES FOR HARRIS 🧢 Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #12

I still wear an N 95 mask indoors everywhere except private property Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #14

Love it! Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #13

I think the vulnerable seniors in the Villages are feeling the same way. They're feeling safer. nt AnotherMother4Peace Aug 10 #11

I applaud them flamingdem Aug 11 #95

It is beginning to dawn on me Tumbulu Aug 10 #16

Yes, they are. OldBaldy1701E Aug 10 #24

My concern is (thanks for creating a place for me to say it, again) that while magats and cons in red Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #28

I know. OldBaldy1701E Aug 10 #34

Sent A Very Subtle Message The Other Day ProfessorGAC Aug 10 #48

Been there. OldBaldy1701E Aug 10 #50

Rofl Joinfortmill Aug 11 #80

Love your response. Because I have no skills in that area, I would have niyad Aug 10 #55

Thank you! cyclonefence Aug 10 #17

There may be a gender piece in that decision, either way. mahina Aug 10 #18

I had an "Impeach Bush" bumper sticker on my car skydive forever Aug 10 #19

In Texas a friend had her bumper sticker covered over catrose Aug 10 #53

I definitely live in Trump country -- rural county in TN 70sEraVet Aug 10 #20

I live in deeply red lower Alabama stuckinmobile Aug 10 #21

Weird, though... Eliot Rosewater Aug 10 #30

Don't know why stuckinmobile Aug 10 #47

I bet it's because all Trump's donations are going toward legal bills, not signage. summer_in_TX Aug 11 #71

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Aug 10 #46

Thank you Niyad stuckinmobile Aug 10 #49

It is indeed. It has been my home for over 21 years, and I love it! niyad Aug 11 #91

North Alabama here GigiLeigh Aug 10 #60

I live in red city in blue state Tree Lady Aug 10 #22

YES! In a Blue area of a Red state....... joanbarnes Aug 10 #25

i have a car sticker but not sure yet to use it et tu Aug 10 #26

Be safe. Sometimes the art of surprise Joinfortmill Aug 11 #83

thank you et tu Aug 11 #90

I'm with you in spirit ecstatic Aug 10 #27

I will have a post it note on my steering wheel Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #39

I live in a blue area in a blue neighborhood. Lunabell Aug 10 #29

I am going to the MN State Fair during the run... ProudMNDemocrat Aug 10 #31

As far as I am concerned, that is exactly what they are doing. OldBaldy1701E Aug 10 #35

I am sooooooo going to steal those lines!!! niyad Aug 11 #92

They are also killers. The Grand Illuminist Aug 10 #32

true Wiscodoug Aug 10 #33

Oh gawd, I am there now Racygrandma Aug 10 #36

Rub poison ivy all over the signs...or something worse. Lucky Luciano Aug 10 #37

I've put spikes on mine before. Never were stolen. Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #40

Capsaicin might be a good choice . . . hatrack Aug 11 #69

Maybe one of the reasons MAGA Repubs imagine it's unlikely when Dems win elections... Beartracks Aug 10 #38

Yes, Trump says this often. Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #41

Well, he can't use crowd size as such "evidence" anymore, that's for sure! Beartracks Aug 10 #45

Totally agree! AmBlue Aug 10 #54

I'm wearing my Kamala shirt as I sit in the tire shop tulipsandroses Aug 10 #42

I ordered a sign Woodwizard Aug 10 #43

Love it. You and I would be great friends. Funtatlaguy Aug 10 #44

Our complex no political signs etc XanaDUer2 Aug 10 #51

we're not a CULT Skittles Aug 10 #52

Yes I have, and agreed - no more intimidation. Good for you. K&R. c-rational Aug 10 #56

As some of you know from different posts of mine, I don't give a flying niyad Aug 10 #57

Please offer training seminars!! Sparkly Aug 10 #59

Yes, a YouTube Ted talk would be great. Funtatlaguy Aug 11 #87

See post 93. I couldn't give a talk on it when I don't know how I came by it. niyad Aug 11 #97

I wish I could tell you how I do it, but I honestly do not know. I seem to have niyad Aug 11 #93

You go, girl! Joinfortmill Aug 11 #84

Thank you! niyad Aug 11 #96

It's crazy people in cars that scare the bejeezus out of me (road rage)... Sparkly Aug 10 #58

I'm a small woman. I was accosted and threatened Demobrat Aug 10 #61

a few ideas azureblue Aug 10 #62

Not scared a bit sorrybushisfromtexas Aug 10 #64

Get a security cam! CaptainTruth Aug 10 #65

no Kali Aug 10 #66

Ain't scared. Still giving guff to the Trumpbilly around the corner. czarjak Aug 10 #67

Good on you canetoad Aug 10 #68

i live in Durham NC barbtries Aug 11 #70

Remember you can use magnetic bumper stickers. Funtatlaguy Aug 11 #74

I would have to remember barbtries Aug 11 #89

I feel pretty much the same way... slightlv Aug 11 #72

We shouldn't have to wear political paraphernalia.... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 11 #73

I live in one of the reddest districts in Texas Trueblue Texan Aug 11 #75

A truly great OP malaise Aug 11 #76

I'm not as brave as you are. We have insurance too, but we also have a deductible * Oopsie Daisy Aug 11 #78

This old gal is close, very close Joinfortmill Aug 11 #79

Yes! I want to put a Harris Walz flag and sign up, but... Pacifist Patriot Aug 11 #81

We should all be like this guy here! Emile Aug 11 #82

Living in Flori-DUH SayItLoud Aug 11 #86

I'm in a deep red district and yes, I am afraid to display political signs QED Aug 11 #88

Hooray! Can I get away with that flamingdem Aug 11 #94