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Nitram

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48. If this turns out the way it should, it will be a mere pimple on the face of our democratic

Reply to NRaleighLiberal (Original post)

Wed Jan 11, 2017, 09:24 AM

Jan 2017

system. Not a game changer. Pop it and squeeze out he pus and it's done.

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This behavior - what we see from Trump and his minions - is a cultural game changer. [View all] NRaleighLiberal Jan 2017 OP

Kickin' with gusto! Faux pas Jan 2017 #1

It is very different for me HAB911 Jan 2017 #2

Truth! liberalmuse Jan 2017 #3

Trump and his minions are counting on suppressing our voices one by one no_hypocrisy Jan 2017 #4

Growing up I was always told that the Nazis were the bad guys. Initech Jan 2017 #5

K & R ...... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #6

That's the same game.... Docreed2003 Jan 2017 #8

I keep asking myself, "How could America do this to itself"? world wide wally Jan 2017 #7

I want to be a republican so I too can be shameless. ffr Jan 2017 #9

in 87 reagan killed the fairness doctrine and the rw certainot Jan 2017 #10

Trump's strategy from the start was to listen to the people who called into right-wing talk radio YoungDemCA Jan 2017 #20

I know - that's exactly what he did all righty. Ligyron Jan 2017 #24

here's a diary about that but i wonder if he certainot Jan 2017 #36

The blatant dishonesty and sheer delusion from Trump supporters is just dizzying and maddening Fast Walker 52 Jan 2017 #11

The hypocrisy of the GOP is stunning. Unbelievable, actually, for anyone in touch with reality. CrispyQ Jan 2017 #12

This is so true. The sky really is falling. We have no recourse - they have all the power chimpymustgo Jan 2017 #35

This is why I will have nothing to do with those who support that side anymore nini Jan 2017 #13

I want to keep a big distance from family who are Trump supporters. mnhtnbb Jan 2017 #15

Those people suck the life out of me and I'm tired of it nini Jan 2017 #18

I've seen several statements on Facebook about exactly WHY people who feel this way are disengaging. Ligyron Jan 2017 #27

Oh they know why I'm sure nini Jan 2017 #30

You've nailed it--this cultural game changing behavior--and it is horrifying. mnhtnbb Jan 2017 #14

Yes....so insane I can barely say anything about this pit of hell... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2017 #44

I have been cursing a lot more than usual for the past two months. mnhtnbb Jan 2017 #46

The US is now an emergent authoritarian, fascist state Cosmocat Jan 2017 #16

This: CrispyQ Jan 2017 #28

Great Points All Around. Thank You. SDJay Jan 2017 #17

Unfortunately there has never been any inherently logical argument for hope YoungDemCA Jan 2017 #19

yep I agree heaven05 Jan 2017 #21

Excellent Post WiffenPoof Jan 2017 #22

Yes. It's different.We have lost our narrative, our national story, and have not yet written delisen Jan 2017 #23

My father was a gentleman KT2000 Jan 2017 #25

Next generation hibbing Jan 2017 #26

And if he is gone tomorrow it will still be there Generator Jan 2017 #29

I wish this where brought out into the open by the media more. lancelyons Jan 2017 #31

k n r Achilleaze Jan 2017 #32

I disagree with the pendulum hypothesis jimlup Jan 2017 #33

let's admit the world is changed DonCoquixote Jan 2017 #34

They Truly Are Deplorable! dlk Jan 2017 #37

I know this is a bit off topic but... tomp Jan 2017 #38

Hey, I'm your neighbor now! retrowire Jan 2017 #39

Everything about Trump and his election is utterly mortifying. Dark n Stormy Knight Jan 2017 #40

While I'm loathe to credit the R's for anything, the sweeping generalization is suspect. eggplant Jan 2017 #41

HRC was spot on...DEPLORABLES. Hulk Jan 2017 #42

I know. If you're staying in a hotel, pee in the toilet. Not on the bed. Warren DeMontague Jan 2017 #43

I can make sense of it vlyons Jan 2017 #45

Brilliant words. thanks. NRaleighLiberal Jan 2017 #50

Our changed culture isn't because of pot, free love, or rock music. Ilsa Jan 2017 #47

If this turns out the way it should, it will be a mere pimple on the face of our democratic Nitram Jan 2017 #48

Outstanding post! RedEarth Jan 2017 #49

Last three sentences express my dismay and horror: northoftheborder Jan 2017 #51