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BigmanPigman

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18. I think I've noticed a slight change
Sun Oct 5, 2025, 03:37 PM
Oct 2025

with my sister. I told her about the NO KINGS protest on Oct., 18th. a few weeks ago. She went to the June 14th protest with me and we split apart right away, I move really, really fast and others can't keep up. She told me she didn't want to go to this newest protest since she thinks there are too many and they are losing the interest of Americans. I told her last week how big this one already was and to let her friend know. Now she says that she is"thinking about it since things are getting dirty fast".

"Getting dirty"!?! Everything has been dirty from Day One.

I think she is assuming I am inviting her to join me on Oct 18th but I am not doing that. I already decided that when I go alone I am happier and more productive.

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I have Asperger's so I have only three real friends. markodochartaigh Oct 2025 #1
"...and here we are" BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #3
HEAR HEAR Skittles Oct 2025 #5
All of my friends and family are as keenly aware of the peril as I am. Mister Ed Oct 2025 #2
Exactly! Cherrycheeks Oct 2025 #4
I would say some around me have concern but not nearly enough imo. blue_jay Oct 2025 #6
Of my siblings and children..... DFW Oct 2025 #7
"Not being able to relax" BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #16
You would think it might get easier. DFW Oct 2025 #20
You're so right about our "sense of security"..... BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #21
At first, No. Now - Everyone's moving abroad coldtea Oct 2025 #8
Welcome to DU. . . .nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2025 #11
Welcome to DU RussBLib Oct 2025 #13
Welcome to du. We are staying right here for Emile Oct 2025 #14
My family was working on getting us Italian citizenship BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #17
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Oct 2025 #19
I feel like a grim canary in a detached coal mine. chia Oct 2025 #9
I think I've noticed a slight change BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #18
Be extra aware this time, please. Especially by yourself. Do you take your phone? chia Oct 2025 #22
I'm never worried at all for some reason. BigmanPigman Oct 2025 #23
Good for you! chia Oct 2025 #24
Some do, some don't edhopper Oct 2025 #10
The older people, like myself, tavernier Oct 2025 #12
Relax. Say nothing. Everything is normal. And the normal will continue dalton99a Oct 2025 #15
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