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elocs

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3. Sorry Ben, it doesn't look like we could keep it but we had a good run.

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Fri May 2, 2025, 06:43 PM

May 2

How embarrassing to lose our Republic to someone like Trump. If only we had been more vigilant but our sin was one of national pride. We thought we were too good and great of a nation to crumble so quickly because that only happens to those lesser countries, not the great and powerful US of A.

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Is the Republic Lost? Preparing for the long term. [View all] Bread and Circuses May 2 OP

You sound snowybirdie May 2 #1

Many of us don't but hope you are correct. elocs May 2 #5

Indeed. This is not an anomaly. Sadly for our country Bread and Circuses May 2 #9

Hi, no. I'm not depressed... Bread and Circuses May 2 #7

No Big Blue Marble May 2 #2

Hi, please reread my post.... Bread and Circuses May 2 #10

Hi Bread and Circuses Big Blue Marble May 2 #14

Thanks. For your feedback... Bread and Circuses May 2 #15

Sorry Ben, it doesn't look like we could keep it but we had a good run. elocs May 2 #3

We may loose now....but Bread and Circuses May 2 #13

Lead, follow or get out of the way. Basso8vb May 2 #4

You'll certainly convince a lot of the doubters with that attitude. elocs May 2 #8

Please reread my post. Bread and Circuses May 2 #12

Actually, I've not been complacent.... Bread and Circuses May 2 #18

Please reread my post , it's to be prepared Bread and Circuses May 2 #11

It's a long haul, I agree. Best to be prepared for the amount of time and effort it will need. CTyankee May 2 #16

Only Hope peter500 May 2 #6

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote May 3 #20

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote May 5 #21

Great post PJMcK May 2 #17

Yes the GOP has spent the last 60 years Johonny May 2 #19