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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: The Good Fight [View all]H2O Man
(73,537 posts)57. Very good.
I think that your example of JFK was more accurate; things were pretty rough in the US in 1968.
I do not know the answer. But, so often, we see the very best in humanity, as a group, when there is some tragic event, and people in need. That's not to suggest that we see the daily behaviors of all the individuals, most of whom are good people. And some behave the same, and treat others with equal respect, on good days as well as bad, and everything in between.
But, for some reason -- likely a variety -- everyday good behavior rarely makes the news, and society tends to set back much of the time.
That's a great question -- one I surely can't answer -- and thank you for posing it!
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well, what do you expect? It's all they got. If you can't attack on the issues... nt
antigop
Feb 2016
#1
Character is still important to this society, up and down, left and right, what-ever to what-ever
mrdmk
Feb 2016
#4
Well said, keep on keeping the good fight, Bernie peeps...it is far from over. K&R
Jefferson23
Feb 2016
#11
Absolutely and well after should we win. I feel people are prepared for this fight for democracy.
Jefferson23
Feb 2016
#37
Would love to see the next president (Bernie Sanders) start a new New Deal Revolution. Undo
Dont call me Shirley
Feb 2016
#24