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dixiegrrrrl

(60,153 posts)
6. This IS the new Civil War, fought with ideas and crowds.
Sat Aug 19, 2017, 08:35 PM
Aug 2017

There may be other manifestations, but Trump has successfully emboldened the dark minded ones to attempt public intimidation.
He lost.
He lost because almost instantly "we" said NO. Depending on how old you are, "we", and our adult kids, grandkids, and friends literally stood up to them.
tho it did cost lives, sadly.
It was the spontaneity of taking a stand that worked.
Let's hope that is all we need in future.

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