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Saoirse9

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5. I am seeing a lot of younguns locally running for office too

Reply to H2O Man (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 03:19 PM

9 hrs ago

It really is encouraging.

I have considered running myself but I think the scrutiny would be the end of me. In this political climate it’s very brave for anyone to run for office.

I should study Malcolm I bet he has wisdom I would appreciate right now.

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Saplings [View all] H2O Man 9 hrs ago OP

That's probably why the republicans are so against "woke". patphil 9 hrs ago #1

Exactly! H2O Man 9 hrs ago #3

Great X quote malaise 9 hrs ago #2

Thank you! H2O Man 9 hrs ago #4

I am seeing a lot of younguns locally running for office too Saoirse9 9 hrs ago #5

Nice! H2O Man 9 hrs ago #6