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Environment & Energy

Uncle Joe

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4. There is only the United States. I don't view states as red or blue

Reply to Bluestocking (Reply #3)

Sat May 2, 2026, 04:24 PM

Saturday

that's just succumbing to oligarch divide and conquer marketing strategy as hundreds of thousands if not millions of the opposing political view live in the same state.

Above that my empathy for anyone isn't based on when or if they become aware, we all learn at different stages.

I also don't think anyone is immune to being brainwashed given the right circumstances.

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Tornado Alley Is MOVING and That's a HUGE Problem [View all] Uncle Joe Saturday OP

Not a problem if you live in the Great Plains Bluestocking Saturday #1

I hear you, but I'm also thinking those same changing climate dynamics Uncle Joe Saturday #2

Since the Great Plains are red States Bluestocking Saturday #3

There is only the United States. I don't view states as red or blue Uncle Joe Saturday #4

Thank you, Uncle Joe HighFired49 Saturday #5