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silverweb

(16,402 posts)
28. Thanks. It's one of my favorite quotes. :)
Sun Jun 22, 2014, 04:17 PM
Jun 2014

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]I've heard the term "slactivist" a couple of times from younger activists, the kind who loudly and regularly participate in meetings and demonstrations. For an older loner introvert like me, that's not a terrific option.

It's very similar to being called a "breeder" for having had two children (now grown) by someone much younger, who had chosen not to have any children herself.

Both epithets convey an immature attitude of self-righteous superiority. I anticipate that persons using these terms will soften their scornful attitudes as they age, having experienced more of life's ups and downs for themselves.

Every little bit helps and as you say, "If we all do it, just like voting, things start to add up in our favor."

Meanwhile, I'll just keep on doing what I'm doing.



I chose my local Humane Society. I buy *a lot of stuff* (but mainly books) there, and I have been tblue37 Jun 2014 #1
If you know or come across Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #3
This is a great idea and so easy to do.... Walk away Jun 2014 #2
Thank you Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #5
Are you referring to Amazon Smile? nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #4
rhett o rick Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #7
Thanks for the clarification. I use Amazon Smile and donate to my local foodbank. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #9
Oh--I am using the "Smile" page for my Humane Society benefits. nt tblue37 Jun 2014 #12
Does goodsearch.com record your search history? I use duckduckgo.com. nm rhett o rick Jun 2014 #6
Good question Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #10
Does DU not have an affiliate status anymore? starroute Jun 2014 #8
Wow Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #11
Let us know if they're not so I can change my link to one that is starroute Jun 2014 #13
I don't think they are Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #14
It was a long time ago -- maybe 2005? starroute Jun 2014 #16
Thanks Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #19
Thanks, didn't know about that. I will figure out how to help using that. freshwest Jun 2014 #15
I find the hardest part Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #18
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Jun 2014 #17
Thanks for kicking! Nt Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #22
Cenk Mentions It On TYT Every Now And Again... Didn't Know About The Others... WillyT Jun 2014 #23
Great Information...Could you cross-post this in Progressive Media Resources Group KoKo Jun 2014 #20
Done! Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #21
ALSO... silverweb Jun 2014 #24
Great quote Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #26
Thanks. It's one of my favorite quotes. :) silverweb Jun 2014 #28
Recommend...for additional places... KoKo Jun 2014 #27
kick Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #25
kick Shankapotomus Jun 2014 #29
Bumped - In the wake of the advertiser exodus on YouTube anglesphere Apr 2017 #30
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