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In reply to the discussion: America is Dead [View all]appalachiablue
(41,200 posts)and last night. Note the small SLIVER of BLUE area representation now in the US, vs giant mass of RED. Very disturbing reality especially in a graphic illustration. Several quality articles I read on DU yesterday and the Map did it for me. The disappointment, shock and fallout haven't fully sunk in yet but will.
In Nov. 1980 I was in Wash. DC when Reagan was elected. I couldn't believe this country voted for an old, painted B H.wood actor. B/c I was so young I didn't realize the full meaning of his policies. We lived through the next 12 years of Occupation here by Reagan-Bush- by God that's survival!
I now see the fruition of that eventful turn, despite interim years of effective Democratic action. But we must go on for the sake of the young and future generations somehow. (Now back to bed!).