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merrily

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17. If you are talking the Vietnam War or the draft, I might disagree as to cause, but never mind. The

Reply to jwirr (Reply #15)

Thu Jan 8, 2015, 12:39 PM

Jan 2015

important thing today is not what happened then. "Not recently" is what really matters now. If they ever listened to us when they were not afraid of us (as they were in 1789, 1929 and the 1960s), that's been over, esp. since 911.

ETA: At this point, they have addressed their fears of us via things like the NSA, Homeland Security, cameras and mikes everywhere, militarization of local and state police, etc.

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LOL! As if the DCCC would back those who have been saying the DCCC runs center right merrily Jan 2015 #3

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You asked if I recall a time that the Democratic leadership listened to us. I am 73 years old and jwirr Jan 2015 #15

If you are talking the Vietnam War or the draft, I might disagree as to cause, but never mind. The merrily Jan 2015 #17

So what are we doing now to get what we want. That is the problem for me. I do not see jwirr Jan 2015 #20

Honestly, the only things I know of that I believe will work are self help and focusing locally merrily Jan 2015 #23

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Good resources. Also, get familiar with the Mayor's office, the council members, etc. merrily Jan 2015 #25

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best wishes for your success in these efforts. merrily Jan 2015 #29

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