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walkingman

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6. There is a lot of frustration by most Dems simply because we are

Sun Feb 1, 2026, 07:24 PM

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inundated with insanity by the GOP supporters every single day with 3 years to go. I personally think it is intentional simply to build up hatred and divide us. If you live in a RED state like Texas it is not only at the federal level but at the state and local level as well.

I agree we have keep our anger in check, but I also think that when you are talking among like-minded people it is not the same as public comments.

My religion is "Try to not be an asshole". It's not that hard, but admittedly I sometimes fail. No heaven, no hell, no fear of punishment, no guilt, no savior, no one to worship, no one to fear, just try to not be an asshole 😁 And when I fail, as we all do, do your best and try again.

BTW - How has it worked out for you after leaving the states? I think about it often but too old and too much family to do so - but one can dream.

Peace and Love ☮

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We're not as brutal as the other side. The other side ruins their own lives as they work to ruin ours. Scrivener7 Sunday #2

Because the other side wants to exterminate us. RandySF Sunday #3

unless we have use as slaves DoBW Sunday #10

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