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slightlv

(7,196 posts)
39. Too many times a day my thoughts rest on the thought:
Thu Aug 28, 2025, 10:03 PM
Aug 2025

I'm so glad Dad's not here to see this. He was such a proud man... proud of his service in WWII, proud of his country in fighting the "right war" for the "right reasons" and proud of his daughter when I enlisted in the 70's. Today would be even more heartbreaking for him than it is for me.

And I also wonder if trump will outlive me. I hate that thought! But I really hate the knowing that I'll be long gone before this country sets itself back on the right track, and rebuilds it's institutions and reputation. From protests and marches to service to the country, I tried to help leave a legacy of progress throughout my life, in most ways of course, small ones... after all, I'm no mover or shaker, just an ordinary person. But I honestly wanted... and tried... to leave the world better than when I entered it. I'm so disappointed at this point. Everything we tried to do (and sometimes they were misguided, tho we meant well)... and trump just renders them to toxic waste in a matter of months.

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Great questions Chasstev365 Aug 2025 #1
Be careful, when JFK was assassinated, JMCKUSICK Aug 2025 #7
Kennedy had a good approval rating tinrobot Aug 2025 #9
his base has always been bagimin Aug 2025 #16
the orange asshole will probably drop dead just before the midterms to get the sympathy vote. Javaman Aug 2025 #36
This is why Trump will die. He'll be a hero, got to carry on in his name!, can't let the libs win! mucholderthandirt Aug 2025 #54
I have made the same statement - Vance won't be able to keep the attention of the cult. yellow dahlia Aug 2025 #35
It is heartbreaking that you are being made to think this. It was not all for naught, even Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #2
I haven't given up I'm still fighting. But I continue to feel rage for all those with their name inscribed on a piece .. usaf-vet Aug 2025 #32
I share rage but I'm sure you feel it in a way the rest of us can't understand. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #33
You are so correct snowybirdie Aug 2025 #3
We are as helpless as we allow ourselves to believe we are. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #4
The mass propaganda has worked Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #5
What 'mass propaganda' might that be? Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #43
Not sure what your definition of propaganda is Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #46
What do you think 'corporate media' should do Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #48
No I didn't coin sanewashing Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #52
That would be extremely unprofessional Oeditpus Rex Aug 2025 #53
AMEN AMEN! Thank you! ancianita Aug 2025 #10
We are the ultimate power in this country. OldBaldy1701E Aug 2025 #29
... ancianita Aug 2025 #31
You seem to have missed the point. Scrivener7 Aug 2025 #34
As you well know, fascists do not give up power willingly. Martin Eden Aug 2025 #6
Zero Hope yankee87 Aug 2025 #12
There will be elections, as there are in Russia Martin Eden Aug 2025 #19
Of course you cannot talk about rigged elections Farmer-Rick Aug 2025 #47
'egregiously unqualified' is an understatement. notinkansas Aug 2025 #27
The primary qualification is fealty to Dear Leader, to whom sworn oath to our Constitution means nothing Martin Eden Aug 2025 #28
How long? AverageOldGuy Aug 2025 #8
The Robespierre option seemed to work well. ChazInAz Aug 2025 #25
I don't know... myohmy2 Aug 2025 #11
DJT Haru Aug 2025 #13
Refuse to Participate in the Economy! McKim Aug 2025 #37
Our credit union puts that money into car loans and second mortgages... hunter Aug 2025 #38
I hope you believe that many Americans honor your service and your family's service. democrank Aug 2025 #14
The 25th amendment won't be invoked unless Trump is in a coma. onenote Aug 2025 #15
I agree. Trump would never go quietly. patphil Aug 2025 #23
I've watched documentaries about Mussolini and the SS the last couple of days kimbutgar Aug 2025 #17
I am afraid I don't have any confidence of any republicans doing the right thing. Bev54 Aug 2025 #18
Trump's visible physical problems look manageable. hay rick Aug 2025 #20
Keep the faith. Good will prevail. It's a goddamn constant fight, though. Joinfortmill Aug 2025 #21
Oh, that wall. leftieNanner Aug 2025 #22
Wall Street funded Hitler and others IbogaProject Aug 2025 #24
We have power in numbers. A general strike is in order. (Repost) usonian Aug 2025 #26
I knowTHAT story! A miracle. electric_blue68 Aug 2025 #41
"What, have you got to lose?"? czarjak Aug 2025 #30
Too many times a day my thoughts rest on the thought: slightlv Aug 2025 #39
Thank you for your service! Dem4life1970 Aug 2025 #40
K&R red dog 1 Aug 2025 #42
Jd doesn't have to pardon him for anything debsy Aug 2025 #44
I guess that means Joe Biden is also above the law? And Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, etc.? FakeNoose Aug 2025 #45
Joe Biden was a principled president. debsy Aug 2025 #49
Furthermore,... debsy Aug 2025 #50
Finally, ... debsy Aug 2025 #51
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