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mtngirl47

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25. I've been reflecting on this very question...

Thu Apr 20, 2017, 11:11 PM

Apr 2017

I can find no other explanation than pure racism. They spent eight years accusing Obama of "dividing" the country when in actuality they were projecting and laying the groundwork for the racism and hatred that Trump espouses. And almost 63 million people voted for it--loved it and cheered for it.

Nationalism is fascism. The right wing is working towards an authoritarian form of government and they have succeeded in dominating the local, state and now federal levels. And at every level they are chipping away at anything remotely progressive.

It is insidious and pervasive how they have taken over the narrative in the news media. We can call it corporate media all day long, but it is in actuality the propaganda machine for the Republicans.

Thankfully we are now woke. Hopefully we can be as strong and brave as those who came before us to fight for our beliefs and rights and freedoms.

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Well-put, Bettie ailsagirl Apr 2017 #42

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Feeling safe because you trusted him. Amaryllis Apr 2017 #11

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I've been reflecting on this very question... mtngirl47 Apr 2017 #25

Yes, I agree with all you say, especially pure racism. I think many in the past have felt the RKP5637 Apr 2017 #38

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I do not know, RKP. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #28

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K & R Grassy Knoll Apr 2017 #15

Missing him...AND his wonderful family... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2017 #20

those girls! mopinko Apr 2017 #44

such a beautiful family! LongTomH Apr 2017 #45

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Ha,,, sheshe2 Apr 2017 #23

Missing US too. There's no reflection of us anywhere. nolabear Apr 2017 #22

we are still here. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #33

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