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MustLoveBeagles

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2. My faith in voters was badly damaged 2 years ago

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Thu Jun 18, 2026, 04:17 PM

Jun 18

Nevertheless I'm trying to remain optimistic. I hope his second term has shaken some sense into some people and they show up on election day and vote accordingly.

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Will America choose "Higher Ground" in November? [View all] senseandsensibility Jun 18 OP

I watched the last half (Obama was speaking when I got home) Boomerproud Jun 18 #1

Yes, agreed, but senseandsensibility Jun 18 #3

Full video is on the Obama Presidential Center website hatrack Jun 18 #5

My faith in voters was badly damaged 2 years ago MustLoveBeagles Jun 18 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Boomerproud Jun 18 #8

But... Alansworld Jun 18 #4

Welcome to DU, Alansworld senseandsensibility Jun 18 #7

i remember a conversation here, all those yrs ago, w h20man mopinko Jun 18 #6

Americans will choose "Higher Ground" only when their homes are flooded by storms and rising ocean levels. usonian Jun 18 #9

We have the votes. returnee Jun 18 #10

Very good point senseandsensibility Jun 18 #11

If not -- stick a fork in the USA Blue Owl Jun 18 #12