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Wounded Bear

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13. The "12 years" part of that really scares me...

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Sun Jan 29, 2017, 10:11 AM

Jan 2017

Sure, Hitler only lasted 12 years, but in that time he arranged the killing of milllions upon millions of people and the virtual destruction of much of Europe and Japan.

Given the advances in technology, that much damage could be done in far less time now.

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Are you afraid we are not powerful enough to ultimately stop Drumpf* [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 OP

Our resistance begins with DNC polls & their willingness to fight tanks with RPGs & not hand guns. uponit7771 Jan 2017 #1

Was my question phrased incorrectly? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #4

No, it was correct... I'm just saying DNC polls are the ones we have power with and we should demand uponit7771 Jan 2017 #10

We are more powerful but... Generic Brad Jan 2017 #2

I've always worried we are a soft nation of people not wanting to get involved. Ninga Jan 2017 #3

I thought it was because my question was phrased wrong. These results are truly depressing. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #5

If we cannot get the Dems in Congress to stand up avebury Jan 2017 #6

Is he going to outlaw peaceful protests ? Mow down protesters while "the whole world is watching" ? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #7

There are states that are trying to make public protest a felony. avebury Jan 2017 #8

What states? DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #9

Below are just a few links that are available on line. avebury Jan 2017 #21

+1 uponit7771 Jan 2017 #11

Well said. We're paying the price for being too well-mannered. Paladin Jan 2017 #17

we have to stop more than just one man - we need to stop Bannon, Pence and more.... TalenaGor Jan 2017 #12

The "12 years" part of that really scares me... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #13

You had the onions to put on an uniform and potentially get shot or killed. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2017 #15

Courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to operate regardless of it... Wounded Bear Jan 2017 #19

I sadly answered YES Txbluedog Jan 2017 #14

I believe our Constitution makes us strong enough, but I OldHippieChick Jan 2017 #16

If the Republicans don't start the process to require mnhtnbb Jan 2017 #18

Other - We are collectively strong enough, but Republicans have the control. Lil Missy Jan 2017 #20

We have to be, right? Otherwise, all will be lost. Tatiana Jan 2017 #22

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