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vanessa_ca

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16. Sadly, that's what I'm not so sure about anymore

Reply to bluestarone (Reply #8)

Wed Jan 14, 2026, 08:21 PM

16 hrs ago

More and more of the people I know are going independent ready to let it all burn down so they can get on to rebuilding without corporate lackeys in the way. People want representation and we're not getting it. Gaza comes to mind.

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I won't say it out loud, but it's the only way we're getting rid of this monster. sop 17 hrs ago #1

My husband keeps saying that Tree Lady 12 hrs ago #25

I was always taught that you make the other guy die for his side. ChicagoTeamster 17 hrs ago #2

I can't say exactly what I want NewHendoLib 17 hrs ago #3

I say this decision should come bluestarone 17 hrs ago #4

I'm not so sure of that if by "we" you mean the Party n/t vanessa_ca 16 hrs ago #7

Dems will control both houses. bluestarone 16 hrs ago #8

Sadly, that's what I'm not so sure about anymore vanessa_ca 16 hrs ago #16

I'm losing faith everyday there will be one. It's not just him. Theres a whole cabal in on this now and reprisals Cheezoholic 16 hrs ago #10

I'm an old fart Norbert 16 hrs ago #5

I hear ya, Norbert. Permanut 12 hrs ago #26

They speak for me vanessa_ca 16 hrs ago #6

SHOUT emiami 16 hrs ago #9

Just don't go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao GJGCA 16 hrs ago #11

No. We're not gonna make it with anyone anyhow. Norbert 16 hrs ago #18

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Persevere, kids. It's been tried before and it didn't work. maxsolomon 16 hrs ago #12

Next step? BigmanPigman 16 hrs ago #13

the only thing preventing it is barely good enough employment levels. uncle ray 16 hrs ago #14

I recall saying it was going Gordcanuck 16 hrs ago #15

if they do the maniac right wing will mow them down in short time. not the answer especially when out- gunned. berkerly6240 16 hrs ago #17

Nope. LuckyCharms 16 hrs ago #19

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Welcome to DU. LuckyCharms 13 hrs ago #23

thanks! we can disagree and still be respectful berkerly6240 13 hrs ago #24

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