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Ocelot II

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2. No, I'm more motivated than ever to *do* something.

Reply to LizVerite (Original post)

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 01:20 PM

Apr 2025

I can't do much, but yesterday I signed up for monthly donations to the ACLU, which has been doing the heavy lifting in the Abrego Garcia case, and I intend to go to as many demonstrations and protests as I can. I don't watch a lot of cable news because they mostly just rehash stuff, but I read as much as I can - including actual court decisions, not just summaries of them. Anger is motivating.

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Are you burned out by the news? [View all] LizVerite Apr 2025 OP

I listen to a fraction of the news I used to listen to prior to the election. Xavier Breath Apr 2025 #1

No, I'm more motivated than ever to *do* something. Ocelot II Apr 2025 #2

I am finding today is a great day!! EarthAbides Apr 2025 #3

Not the News in general, but news of the MORON and his administration, YES, I'm burned out on it. SWBTATTReg Apr 2025 #4

I avoid TV, so I'm only looking at text. That helps. usonian Apr 2025 #5

Wonderful suggestions! LizVerite Apr 2025 #6

I burned out on television news and opinion shortly after 9/11. hunter Apr 2025 #7