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ancianita

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11. riseup's had its moments with the FBI, but it's lasted 26 years, so it does show solid commitment there

Reply to usonian (Reply #3)

Wed Sep 17, 2025, 05:22 AM

Sep 2025

I hope those who use it can share their experience.
I just can't see how this scales up to change other Americans' hearts and minds.
There is such a thing as being too wrapped up in a kind of mindset that, without action, there's no larger effect.

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I hate to be paranoid, but I'm wondering if there's somewhere else we could all plan to meet besides DU if needed? [View all] AZJonnie Sep 2025 OP

Aww.. I don't think anything is being "paranoid" Cha Sep 2025 #1

yes eShirl Sep 2025 #2

Thanks, and dang there hasn't been a post on Reddit for 2 years!!! AZJonnie Sep 2025 #4

Followed on bluesky....nt Figarosmom Sep 2025 #8

Think "underground", obviously. usonian Sep 2025 #3

Good thinking, thanks! AZJonnie Sep 2025 #5

I expanded my post. Go see. Riseup has been around for quite some time, and I trust them. usonian Sep 2025 #6

riseup's had its moments with the FBI, but it's lasted 26 years, so it does show solid commitment there ancianita Sep 2025 #11

Thank you!!! yellow dahlia Sep 2025 #16

It was crazy late at night and I was busy all day. usonian Sep 2025 #17

how about your place msongs Sep 2025 #7

AZ is warm in the winter, at least. True Dough Sep 2025 #9

Hell, c'mon down! I'll get the fire going and put on some cocoa! AZJonnie Sep 2025 #13

Hey, nothing wrong with contingency planning. calimary Sep 2025 #10

There used to be a DU Panic Room on Yahoo when livetohike Sep 2025 #12

Make stronger connections with like-minded friends, family, and neighbors. hunter Sep 2025 #14

Also good advice, thanks AZJonnie Sep 2025 #15