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dwayneb

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4. Good for you

Reply to Pacifist Patriot (Original post)

Sat Oct 19, 2024, 08:56 AM

Oct 2024

That takes a lot of courage.

If MAGA takes power in 2024, one day it is not at all inconceivable that we could lose the right of free assembly and dissent. Trump makes no bones about that, he is ready willing and able to implement the old "un-American activities" supporession tactic that has been used in the past.

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So my husband and I decided on a whim to "join" a Trump sign waving party in a ruby red county. [View all] Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 OP

Love standing on corners with signs. You can cachukis Oct 2024 #1

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Had a similar experience with Deminpenn Oct 2024 #7

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"Walz has Ballz flags" markodochartaigh Oct 2024 #10

Absolutely loved this post. Thank you so much. Reaffirms my belief we're gonna win this. Joinfortmill Oct 2024 #11

I love it that you engaged with people by saying... Trueblue Texan Oct 2024 #12

Great post. Thanks for taking the time to investigate and report your findings. C0RI0LANUS Oct 2024 #13

Loved your post...read it first thing this morning and I think Florida just may be more Blue than not 💙 Deuxcents Oct 2024 #14

This is so uplifting! yardwork Oct 2024 #15

What a great couple you are to go out and advocate for democracy! Thank you. Lonestarblue Oct 2024 #16

Really good report, not long-winded but great details. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2024 #17

Excellent post! MacKasey Oct 2024 #18

Lol @the incel guy! ecstatic Oct 2024 #21

The incel guy's boss at work is to blame Captain Zero Oct 2024 #53

Great post, and you and your husband were very brave! DeeDeeNY Oct 2024 #22

Thank you for sharing! nt Phoenix61 Oct 2024 #23

Thank you for starting my morning in such a positive, loving way. Thank niyad Oct 2024 #24

That is awesome 👏🏼 benfranklin1776 Oct 2024 #25

I didn't include this but when incel asked if we wanted tampons in boys rooms,... Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #73

That is a spectacular answer! benfranklin1776 Oct 2024 #79

It's not so much mental agility as screaming it inside my head for months. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #82

This post is a great find Mira Oct 2024 #26

Speaking of photos. I noticed more than a few people taking photos of us with their phones... Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #85

Agreed Mira. This post is a gem. nt Maru Kitteh Oct 2024 #88

Well done. (nt) Paladin Oct 2024 #27

This is so awesome!! Kamala & Tim W aren'trunning scared, they're running joyful onetexan Oct 2024 #29

Kudos to you and your husband. Enjoyed your well-written adventure. n/t allegorical oracle Oct 2024 #30

Thank you for that post! It's great to hear. CaptainTruth Oct 2024 #32

There's always some unhinged Karen nut Dem4life1234 Oct 2024 #33

No it will not and Kudos to you all! As one who has to engage with these "nutters" on a daily basis I can't agree more Cheezoholic Oct 2024 #34

Wonderful post bdamomma Oct 2024 #35

This is a wonderful, thoughtful post! I do not think it was too long at all, but then...it's me... PatrickforB Oct 2024 #36

Thank you for your post bdamomma Oct 2024 #40

Thanks! I'm not familiar with David Hawkins. Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #72

That was lovely. Collimator Oct 2024 #37

Beautiful! Stunning!! Magnificent!!! calimary Oct 2024 #87

Good for you two! Fantastic! Bumbles Oct 2024 #39

What a great post! Thank You lucca18 Oct 2024 #42

What stands out most to me in your post PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2024 #43

Thats great Figarosmom Oct 2024 #44

We need more La Coliniere Oct 2024 #45

Awesome post! KnR. n/t iluvtennis Oct 2024 #47

Kicking and recommending for all you did! Thank you both! dchill Oct 2024 #48

Well Done! n/t rambler_american Oct 2024 #49

That was brave. Thank you! nolabear Oct 2024 #50

Thank you for sharing your experience. liberalmuse Oct 2024 #51

I am an elderly woman that probably would have joined you. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #52

You guys are amazing! pandr32 Oct 2024 #54

Bravo! Thank you for fighting the good fight! camartinwv Oct 2024 #55

great post! thank you. nt orleans Oct 2024 #56

Thank you for this report KT2000 Oct 2024 #57

You gave me an idea! world wide wally Oct 2024 #58

Do it! Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #59

Orange Ave at Michigan Ave? rubbersole Oct 2024 #60

Brevard county Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #61

What a great story! ShazzieB Oct 2024 #62

Wowser, what a wonderful story! Thanks so much for sharing! Abolishinist Oct 2024 #63

I'm a former UU minister who now works at a ... Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #64

Thank you for telling your true lived experience! mahina Oct 2024 #65

Great work, you guys! I think sign waving for Harris/Walz and dems down ticket candidates Timeflyer Oct 2024 #66

Somebody said this somewhere "I was driving past a lot of people but, one guy really told the story.. chouchou Oct 2024 #67

Thank you for ypur bravery Demovictory9 Oct 2024 #68

Refreshing story. Thanks for sharing. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2024 #69

Glad you weren't attacked. sellitman Oct 2024 #70

WOW-- Thank you for gettng out there and for this story FightFight Oct 2024 #71

If you see a Trump/Vance sign, even your neighbor's usonian Oct 2024 #74

You rock! mcar Oct 2024 #75

Brevard Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #80

Same here mcar Oct 2024 #84

Thanks for a very informative post. virgdem Oct 2024 #76

Good job! Bring your smart phone and do the erase arch on the spot. mjvpi Oct 2024 #77

Good idea! Pacifist Patriot Oct 2024 #81

Every word worth reading. I love reading posts from intelligent people - people who care about America and the rest of dai13sy Oct 2024 #78

For the record, I dont care WHO'S "on top". Thats served me well! oldsoftie Oct 2024 #83

Thanks for sharing! Florida may indeed be in play! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #86