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WestCoastDem42

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48. Also just back ....

Reply to AmericanActivist (Original post)

Tue Dec 27, 2016, 07:32 PM

Dec 2016

I also was knocked off DU by the hack and have just returned. I have never been an 'activist' and keep my politics mostly to myself. This situation, however, is different and I feel forced to stop being a
'lurker' and start to get engaged in ways that I am comfortable with.

One way that appeals to me is wearing the 'safety pin' and being prepared to step up when harassment is going on. (Note: I saw an excellent primer on the 4 'D's of harassment intervention and recommend seeing it.) Also, turning the sleaze mag's at the check out counters back-to-front.

Another form of activism that I am intending to do is to visit my House Representatives office on a periodic basis to register my personal support or opposition on specific issues personally.

This election IS unprecedented so I am going to have to get activated in what, for me, is also unprecedented way.

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My first time back at DU after the DU hack. Nothing has been the same since. [View all] AmericanActivist Dec 2016 OP

TREASON bdamomma Dec 2016 #1

I agree it is Treason. It's all so surreal. Aren't there military police to seize these traitors? AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #3

This is my question too. HOW are we supposed to stop it? n/t BlancheSplanchnik Dec 2016 #13

I have no answer to how Americans are supposed to stop tRump. Obviously AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #21

We use our inteligence and our buying oower...BOYCOTT adigal Dec 2016 #47

Treason with impunity ailsagirl Dec 2016 #35

TREASON. for sure. This is a coup. LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #36

Yes, it is a coup, and you know it and I know it and many others know it too. nm AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #51

This, is the death of America unless resuscitated quickly! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2016 #2

Still in shock, too. Never expected this could happen. Believe me, you're not alone. Judi Lynn Dec 2016 #4

Sadly, most people just plod through their lives with no concern over anything that does not reach t dhol82 Dec 2016 #7

shew, right here at DU, there will be people saying this isn't treason LaydeeBug Dec 2016 #37

It is helpful to know others can relate and feel the same way. I am really struggling AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #8

I agree jimlup Dec 2016 #5

Election 2016 was a game changer we may not recover from. CrispyQ Dec 2016 #6

Given the realities of climate change, "not recovering" takes on an especially frightening meaning. StevieM Dec 2016 #34

I have very similar sentiments as do.... northoftheborder Dec 2016 #9

On January 21st there should be a million or more mountain grammy Dec 2016 #10

Don't believe for a minute Control-Z Dec 2016 #46

You're right, it was under covered by American corporate media. mountain grammy Dec 2016 #49

well said..... Tumbulu Dec 2016 #11

Because the current Democratic Party is about useless as is their "leadership". Ligyron Dec 2016 #40

You are so sadly correct! Tumbulu Jan 2017 #53

And we can't forget mobsters like giuliani elmac Dec 2016 #12

Yes I think RICO applies here and not just to Giuliani nm AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #16

Trump will have control of the W.H., Congress, and the Supreme Court left-of-center2012 Dec 2016 #14

We have come back from worse. MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #15

Not so sure about that. We've never been taken over by a foreign power before world wide wally Dec 2016 #18

I am not so sure either. MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #20

"...there have been worse times in our history..." CrispyQ Dec 2016 #38

I believe Dan Dec 2016 #17

The odds of such a thing would seem to be elevated. MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #23

If senior officers Dan Dec 2016 #24

This may be the very reason Trump is choosing Generals for important positions lunatica Dec 2016 #42

The only thing that will work (short of West Coast secession) is economic stress. Chipper Chat Dec 2016 #19

Cash out investments too, deny Wall Street your savings Amishman Dec 2016 #31

Yes, I feel the same way Blecht Dec 2016 #22

They've been working against us since Nixon. SHRED Dec 2016 #25

Chomsky on Repubs AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #26

Exactly, the coup is not new (n/t) harun Dec 2016 #27

Thank you for your post! annielion Dec 2016 #28

Right there with you. byronius Dec 2016 #29

I think Americans were more hopeful pressbox69 Dec 2016 #30

Frank Herbert fans I wonder. Ellipsis Dec 2016 #32

Who is the Manager of WHO CAN START THIS TREASON. onecent Dec 2016 #33

I'm delighted you came back lunatica Dec 2016 #39

Thank you. You're right, what you say is true. Glad you're here. nm AmericanActivist Dec 2016 #52

The sad part here is not that America will never recover, Ligyron Dec 2016 #41

the orange predator is not just a domestic threat--but a threat to the existene of the entire world. niyad Dec 2016 #43

I am still an asshole. That is a constant. AngryAmish Dec 2016 #44

I agree with the OP & with everyone here who called it TREASON. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #45

Also just back .... WestCoastDem42 Dec 2016 #48

McConnell has been there since Reagan.. coco22 Dec 2016 #50