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Post by richard on Aug 26, 2020 16:03:41 GMT -6
Brewers now too.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2020 16:08:12 GMT -6
Today is one of those days where I feel so disheartened. Like I’ve been screaming from the rooftops and most people are actively trying not to hear me.
A couple months ago I raised alarm on a local FB group about a militia group being organized on our page, and was told I was overreacting and being dramatic. This group is *just like* the one the Kenosha shooter was apparently a part of.
A couple days ago white supremacists invaded Portland and pointed guns at protestors while the police did nothing. The protestors ran this group off and *then* the police stepped in and attacked the protestors as they’ve been doing for weeks. And now an emboldened teen has shot and killed people in Kenosha after being thanked by police.
I’ve been gaslit by family members and called divisive for trying to talk about this stuff.
I just. I’m so sad and mad and tired. Fuck everything. 😞
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Aug 26, 2020 16:33:37 GMT -6
The teen who shot the protesters in Kenosha was in the front row of a Trump rally back in January.
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Post by bunnyfungo on Aug 26, 2020 16:57:51 GMT -6
I’m so happy that the NBA players/teams are striking over this. Because America only seems to care about sports ball. Maybe they’ll listen now. I’m just so disappointed to be a Wisconsinite right now. 😔
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Post by goldenlove on Aug 26, 2020 17:13:11 GMT -6
Awkward internet hugs easier. I've been feeling the same lately. Just a knot in my stomach all day. I'm so worried about the next couple months. I fear things will get worse before they get any better.
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Post by jkjacq on Aug 26, 2020 17:33:41 GMT -6
Giants and dodgers also left the field
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Post by jaygee on Aug 26, 2020 18:00:02 GMT -6
Giants and dodgers also left the field San Diego and Seattle cancelled their game.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2020 18:17:54 GMT -6
The teen who shot the protesters in Kenosha was in the front row of a Trump rally back in January. Of fucking course he was. 😠
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Post by dc2london on Aug 26, 2020 18:48:08 GMT -6
Welcome, defyinggravity ! Please stick around, we love having new folks (especially ones who seem to have a Broadway affinity, yes?) Thank you for the updates - I'm glad the victim is going to be OK, and hope everyone stays safe. Thanks! Yes, Wicked was my first Broadway love! Welcome!!
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Post by stringy on Aug 26, 2020 18:49:30 GMT -6
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Post by richard on Aug 26, 2020 19:04:28 GMT -6
Naomi Osaka too. Good for her, especially without the team support and tennis being white AF.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 26, 2020 19:05:58 GMT -6
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Tucker Carlson can head straight to hell. Do not pass go, don’t collect $200.
The fact that he still has a show says a fucking lot about the state of our country.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 26, 2020 19:07:30 GMT -6
The show of support from athletes across the country is breathtaking.
I hate that it’s something they or anyone has to even think about.
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Post by richard on Aug 26, 2020 19:30:27 GMT -6
Dr. Cox, do I remember correctly that you’re from Louisiana? Is everyone in your life out of harm’s way?
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 26, 2020 19:39:31 GMT -6
Dr. Cox, do I remember correctly that you’re from Louisiana? Is everyone in your life out of harm’s way? My sister’s in Baton Rouge and getting hit with some really bad weather at the moment. She’s been in her closet most of the day due to constant tornado warnings. I feel for her because she’s on her second week of moving for vet school and already homesick and stressed. My parents and brother are closer to Arkansas, so they’re good, might get some flooding. Thank you for thinking of me. ❤️
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Post by oreobitsy on Aug 26, 2020 20:40:21 GMT -6
I hope this tweet posting works, it is the chef of Graze in Madison, Wisconsin commenting after their windows were broken in protests a couple nights ago.
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Aug 26, 2020 21:06:46 GMT -6
Today is one of those days where I feel so disheartened. Like I’ve been screaming from the rooftops and most people are actively trying not to hear me. A couple months ago I raised alarm on a local FB group about a militia group being organized on our page, and was told I was overreacting and being dramatic. This group is *just like* the one the Kenosha shooter was apparently a part of. A couple days ago white supremacists invaded Portland and pointed guns at protestors while the police did nothing. The protestors ran this group off and *then* the police stepped in and attacked the protestors as they’ve been doing for weeks. And now an emboldened teen has shot and killed people in Kenosha after being thanked by police. I’ve been gaslit by family members and called divisive for trying to talk about this stuff. I just. I’m so sad and mad and tired. Fuck everything. 😞 I’m currently arguing with BIL over a post basically praising this teen. I’m just so shocked at how people care that much about potential property damage that they think it is ok for an armed teen to drive 3 hours to interject himself into tension and shoot 3 people saying he was “assaulted”. I’m like dude watch the fucking video. He was being tackled by a bystander because he just funking shot someone And they were trying to be a good citizen. Then he shot them in the head! And full circle, he walks up to LE and not only isn’t suspected as they report to a shooting and he has an AR, but he’s told to leave and isn’t arrested until the next day. THAT is the point of all of this!
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Post by sherminator on Aug 27, 2020 1:45:44 GMT -6
I’m so happy that the NBA players/teams are striking over this. Because America only seems to care about sports ball. Maybe they’ll listen now. I’m just so disappointed to be a Wisconsinite right now. 😔 I feel this so deeply and personally - I love my state, wait. the state that was. All I can say as that things would be much much worse right now w/out Tony Evers at the helm, and were shaping up to be THE battleground state. Hold fast, we have work to do between now and November and then hopefully we will have pride in the fact that we helped bring it home this time. Right now though? I'm disgusted worried angry. This week was the 50th anniversary of the Sterling Hall bombing, btw.
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Post by dc2london on Aug 27, 2020 6:57:35 GMT -6
You love to see it
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Post by dc2london on Aug 27, 2020 7:19:43 GMT -6
I hope all our friends in TX and LA are safe this morning
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Post by dc2london on Aug 27, 2020 7:27:07 GMT -6
Today is one of those days where I feel so disheartened. Like I’ve been screaming from the rooftops and most people are actively trying not to hear me. A couple months ago I raised alarm on a local FB group about a militia group being organized on our page, and was told I was overreacting and being dramatic. This group is *just like* the one the Kenosha shooter was apparently a part of. A couple days ago white supremacists invaded Portland and pointed guns at protestors while the police did nothing. The protestors ran this group off and *then* the police stepped in and attacked the protestors as they’ve been doing for weeks. And now an emboldened teen has shot and killed people in Kenosha after being thanked by police. I’ve been gaslit by family members and called divisive for trying to talk about this stuff. I just. I’m so sad and mad and tired. Fuck everything. 😞 I think Trevor Noah nailed it when he said white people openly carrying weapons are 'militia' and 'protection' but black people who might maybe be carrying are 'gangs' and 'a threat.' Time to call these pathetic white boys what they are: gangs.
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Post by jaygee on Aug 27, 2020 7:31:10 GMT -6
I hope all our friends in TX and LA are safe this morning I’m no where near where the storm is hitting but I’m so so worried about it. Stay safe everyone.
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Post by jaygee on Aug 27, 2020 7:43:28 GMT -6
Now the WH is trotting our their ::checks notes:: expert on race relations Jared and it’s going about how one could expect. I hope Lebron rips him a new one. But Lebron is a King so he will probably handle it perfectly.
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Post by jaygee on Aug 27, 2020 7:48:29 GMT -6
I love this for a lot of reasons.
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Post by Ls2012 on Aug 27, 2020 8:00:04 GMT -6
Vindman is filing a whistleblower complaint against 45 et al. Good for him.
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Post by cakewench on Aug 27, 2020 8:11:59 GMT -6
Now the WH is trotting our their ::checks notes:: expert on race relations Jared and it’s going about how one could expect. I hope Lebron rips him a new one. But Lebron is a King so he will probably handle it perfectly. I thought this comment/reply was great:
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Post by leahcar on Aug 27, 2020 9:40:54 GMT -6
I hope all our friends in TX and LA are safe this morning Houston missed the vast majority of the storm; other than a little wind, we had nothing. I'm not complaining about that at all though. From news reports, LA is terrifying though.
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Post by Dr. Cox on Aug 27, 2020 10:30:56 GMT -6
My sister’s fiancé’s home was completely destroyed. He was supposed to be home but luckily was called in to work early. Two years ago, the same thing happened to his house during a storm and he’s still dealing with some PTSD from that. 😔
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Post by cakewench on Aug 27, 2020 10:47:45 GMT -6
Oh no, Dr. Cox - that's awful. Anything we can do to help?
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