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blubunyip

(308 posts)
31. We were operating
Tue May 19, 2026, 08:32 PM
14 hrs ago

under a lot of assumptions about democracy, the rule of law, behavioral norms, societal cohesion, ethics in government and business. We have now had all that illusion brutally ripped away by the most evil and corrupt regime the founding fathers ever experienced or imagined. It's up to us to fight back as hard as we can. Only then can we get the opportunity to restore what's worth saving and create new systems. The old ways have been dismantled and destroyed. Keep in mind exactly what we lost and who is responsible. America has been broken by cheaters and liars, operating mainly through the Republicon party. Show no mercy. Stick together with those you trust and keep fighting the small fights as well as the big. Everything they are about has become crystal clear. It's not even debatable. They want it all. Will we let them take everything?

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It feels like getting suckerpunched every day. Same with all the harm done by the AI industry, which is highplainsdem 19 hrs ago #1
It is VERY much like... some_of_us_are_sane 19 hrs ago #4
You really can't believe pictures anymore. They're too easy to manipulate. COL Mustard 17 hrs ago #21
All the techbros at the peoples house was evidence of the plan Evolve Dammit 16 hrs ago #25
This! 👆👆👆👆👆👆 SheltieLover 16 hrs ago #26
The midterms won't solve it. They might only give us a check on the vile psychopath.. CousinIT 19 hrs ago #2
You get it gab13by13 18 hrs ago #7
For sure he's not leaving. That's why the nuclear blast proof ball room and everything that's going underground OGBuzz 18 hrs ago #9
"I just hope America wakes up by then..." OldBaldy1701E 16 hrs ago #24
Oh, he's leaving. orangecrush 13 hrs ago #35
Hoping your right but I'm skeptical. OGBuzz 12 hrs ago #37
Well, that's one way to deal with someone who won't leave. wnylib 12 hrs ago #38
Go to your county DEM Headquarters, ask what you can do to help promote candidates and get out policy information Attilatheblond 19 hrs ago #3
This EdmondDantes_ 19 hrs ago #5
I have found over and over that the best antidotes for depression and despair are community and action. Amaryllis 18 hrs ago #16
My local Indivisible group is small but so helpful. Highly recommend each of us find our local and dig in. Attilatheblond 28 min ago #49
We tried that a few years ago. They sent us away. Told us to go to our local town HQ. Silver Gaia 12 hrs ago #39
Don't give up. If there isn't a group that works, START ONE that actually takes action, be it protests, LTTE, Attilatheblond 10 min ago #50
Terrific question and analogy. We are a choir! mahina 7 hrs ago #44
Physical exertion (as one is able) really does help. The body gears up for a fight if the brain/nervous system stresses Attilatheblond 32 min ago #48
At this point I am seriously wondering IF there Hey Joe 18 hrs ago #6
There will be a time when their defenses are down. harumph 18 hrs ago #8
Pretty sure Just Jerome 18 hrs ago #10
i have replaced a bunch of compasses Tetrachloride 18 hrs ago #11
Well said, chole Grim Chieftain 18 hrs ago #12
Until now, I rarely used the word "evil" PatSeg 18 hrs ago #13
This message was self-deleted by its author PatSeg 18 hrs ago #14
Yep. Our government is under complete control of an evil tyrant. And this could have been prevented. dalton99a 18 hrs ago #15
A lack of actionable, REAL change after November will be catastrophic. Moostache 18 hrs ago #17
Tech get the red out 2 hrs ago #47
He's funding his own personal police force to disrupt the midterms. CrispyQ 17 hrs ago #18
Never thought this idea would occur to me, but wnylib 11 hrs ago #40
I feel the same way, choie. HeartsCanHope 17 hrs ago #19
Where's the goddamned justice for the Epstein criminals? Blue Owl 17 hrs ago #20
yup.. me too markie 17 hrs ago #22
I feel same way-- you are not alone! Together we are stronger and we will beat these mofos LymphocyteLover 17 hrs ago #23
I just made another post saying my outrage receptors are overloaded. We are only human. Walleye 16 hrs ago #27
I think that's a good way of verbalizing it. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #28
Yes, we desperately need relief from this madness Walleye 16 hrs ago #30
If you've made it this far dweller 16 hrs ago #29
We were operating blubunyip 14 hrs ago #31
Recommended. H2O Man 13 hrs ago #32
I always appreciate your posts, sir. love_katz 6 hrs ago #45
Same. Waiting for the midterms doesn't feel like enough. "Vote harder" doesn't feel like enough. In It to Win It 13 hrs ago #33
Well, that's why we have DU. calimary 13 hrs ago #34
Midterms won't help. It takes 67 votes in the Senate for an impeachment conviction. phxjurist 13 hrs ago #36
Action helps. And connecting with people. summer_in_TX 11 hrs ago #41
I guess I'm the only one on this thread who doesn't let trump get to them NJCher 11 hrs ago #42
If enough people reach their limit . . . Aussie105 10 hrs ago #43
When I feel overwhelmed I look for even small things that can chip away GreatGazoo 4 hrs ago #46
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