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Post by blurnette989 on Aug 30, 2020 11:32:29 GMT -6
It IS depressing, and I think the author is right. But some insight about what we should be doing would have been helpful. The author says Americans don't have any experience fighting authoritarianism. Correct. But the only suggestion appears to be pouring into the streets. Great. And then... ? It honestly requires people in power to help. Otherwise the people can just be slaughtered. April 25, 1974 the Portuguese army staged a coup. When the people started finding out what was going on they flooded the streets in support of the downfall of the estado novo(fascist government) that had been in power since 1933. People resisted over the years but until the military stepped in, the people didn't stand a chance. We have to hope to God if Trump refuses to leave office, the secret service and military do not allow him to stay. And that they then also peacefully hand power back to others.
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Post by blurnette989 on Aug 30, 2020 11:35:11 GMT -6
Also sorry that came across darker than I intended.
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Post by bugglesbee on Aug 30, 2020 12:16:23 GMT -6
This is a very real fear of mine. I don’t have any faith that he won’t be re elected (fairly or not) then what?? He is already not held accountable for anything and he is widely supported by police and military. I really hoped that by now people would be turning against him, but I just don’t see that in my area at all.😭😭
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Post by Uncaripswife on Aug 30, 2020 13:50:40 GMT -6
It IS depressing, and I think the author is right. But some insight about what we should be doing would have been helpful. The author says Americans don't have any experience fighting authoritarianism. Correct. But the only suggestion appears to be pouring into the streets. Great. And then... ? Quoting myself -- In a very weird coincidence, another piece by this author just came up in my Facebook feed. Also about the US falling into authoritarianism. He says the thing to do is to vote. And make sure everyone you know votes. Points out that US voter turn out is near the lowest in the world, that right wing crazies always vote while the rest of us sit home, complacent. So, I guess I got my answer.
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Post by cnf on Aug 30, 2020 20:56:58 GMT -6
Thanks for the love ladies. Baby is here and I successfully VBA2C'ed!
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Post by 4PrivetDrive on Aug 30, 2020 21:01:30 GMT -6
Congratulations cnf!! What a cutie!
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Post by Uncaripswife on Aug 30, 2020 21:05:24 GMT -6
Congrats cnf! Welcome to the world, baby!
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Post by addymac on Aug 30, 2020 21:28:21 GMT -6
Omg congrats cnf beautiful baby!!!
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Post by Diordra on Aug 30, 2020 21:36:27 GMT -6
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Post by bunnyfungo on Aug 30, 2020 21:41:02 GMT -6
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Post by cakewench on Aug 30, 2020 21:41:27 GMT -6
Congrats cnf!!! What a cutie!!!
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Post by oreobitsy on Aug 30, 2020 21:52:13 GMT -6
Congrats! Enjoy that new baby bliss!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2020 23:10:09 GMT -6
Aww congratulations cnf! What a perfect little smoosh 🥰
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Post by elle on Aug 30, 2020 23:18:18 GMT -6
Congratulations on your beautiful baby cnf! ❤ Well done.
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Post by blurnette989 on Aug 31, 2020 0:54:09 GMT -6
Congrats cnf! Look at those smooshee cheeks!!!!
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 31, 2020 4:20:15 GMT -6
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Post by LaRo422 on Aug 31, 2020 4:29:52 GMT -6
Ahhhhh congratulations cnf!!! Best need to wake up to this morning!!
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Post by sherminator on Aug 31, 2020 4:53:48 GMT -6
That is one cute chunkalunk of a baby right there. Congrats on VBAC, and welcome to the world little person
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 31, 2020 5:03:49 GMT -6
Congratulations cnf!! What a cutie!
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Post by bugglesbee on Aug 31, 2020 5:17:57 GMT -6
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Post by dc2london on Aug 31, 2020 5:33:24 GMT -6
Cheeeeeeeks!! Congratulations cnf ❤️
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Post by Pumpkinwest on Aug 31, 2020 5:35:23 GMT -6
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Post by lizblue on Aug 31, 2020 5:57:20 GMT -6
Congratulations cnf! Thank you for bringing some joy to 2020! ❤️
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Post by leahcar on Aug 31, 2020 6:11:44 GMT -6
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Post by athn64 on Aug 31, 2020 6:11:56 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Aug 31, 2020 6:54:11 GMT -6
Yay! Welcome to the world baby cnf!! Enjoy your baby snuggles.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 31, 2020 7:12:00 GMT -6
Congrats cnf!! Beautiful baby. I hope you’re feeling well and getting some rest.
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Post by lemondrop on Aug 31, 2020 7:12:47 GMT -6
cnf, congratulations!! ahh squishy baby!
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Post by Ls2012 on Aug 31, 2020 7:22:43 GMT -6
Ah, so cute!! Congratulations cnf!
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