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In reply to the discussion: It's hard to accept your country is gone [View all]Bread and Circuses
(2,121 posts)2. Hi, my thoughts
Theres a difference between acceptance and acquiescence
We do have to ACCEPT the reality and its going to get much worse very quickly. They understand that they need to demolish governance and democracy.
But we dont accept the means, methods or outcomes of DiaperDons destruction.
We have to accept the present situation and develop effective strategies to resist and stay mentally and emotionally strong.
There will likely be a strongman despot executive branch that controls the judiciary and legislative branches.
But we do NIT acquiesce we do NOT give in to the Tyranny!
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