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S/V Loner

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11. One thing that gives me hope is...

Reply to a kennedy (Original post)

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 10:20 PM

Jul 18

that republicans always overreach because they believe the lies the spew. They, like their followers, act on impulse. The ones that worry me are Peter Thiel along with his allies the Heritage Foundation, Federalist Society, and the billionaire friends. They do not act on impulse.

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Ok, am feeling pretty relaxed........HOW THE HELL ARE WE AS A COUNTRY GONNA FIX THIS WHEN THE [View all] a kennedy Jul 18 OP

republicans have to be all gone and not in majority in the congress.................... Lovie777 Jul 18 #1

Thinking about that keeps me going, too. Alice B. Jul 18 #2

you're not. Takket Jul 18 #3

And even sad to say the USA is NOT THE GAWD DAMN COUNTRY WE ONCE WERE. a kennedy Jul 18 #4

It might take until we take majority of Congress sakabatou Jul 18 #5

It's going to get far worse soon with climate change Kaleva Jul 18 #6

We'll Need Democratic Politicians That Are Willing To Push Boundaries modrepub Jul 18 #7

Try to Think Positive DET Jul 18 #8

Fascists never leave without bloodshed. FoggyLake Jul 18 #9

There is a sliver of a silver lining. Shipwack Jul 18 #10

One thing that gives me hope is... S/V Loner Jul 18 #11

Protect the vote for one. Buzz cook Jul 18 #12