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slightlv

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39. Too many times a day my thoughts rest on the thought:

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 11:03 PM

Aug 28

I'm so glad Dad's not here to see this. He was such a proud man... proud of his service in WWII, proud of his country in fighting the "right war" for the "right reasons" and proud of his daughter when I enlisted in the 70's. Today would be even more heartbreaking for him than it is for me.

And I also wonder if trump will outlive me. I hate that thought! But I really hate the knowing that I'll be long gone before this country sets itself back on the right track, and rebuilds it's institutions and reputation. From protests and marches to service to the country, I tried to help leave a legacy of progress throughout my life, in most ways of course, small ones... after all, I'm no mover or shaker, just an ordinary person. But I honestly wanted... and tried... to leave the world better than when I entered it. I'm so disappointed at this point. Everything we tried to do (and sometimes they were misguided, tho we meant well)... and trump just renders them to toxic waste in a matter of months.

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As we all watch seemingly helpless as DJT tears down our country as we know it. Ask yourself these two questions.... [View all] usaf-vet Aug 28 OP

Great questions Chasstev365 Aug 28 #1

Be careful, when JFK was assassinated, JMCKUSICK Aug 28 #7

Kennedy had a good approval rating tinrobot Aug 28 #9

his base has always been bagimin Aug 28 #16

the orange asshole will probably drop dead just before the midterms to get the sympathy vote. Javaman Aug 28 #36

This is why Trump will die. He'll be a hero, got to carry on in his name!, can't let the libs win! mucholderthandirt Saturday #54

I have made the same statement - Vance won't be able to keep the attention of the cult. yellow dahlia Aug 28 #35

It is heartbreaking that you are being made to think this. It was not all for naught, even Scrivener7 Aug 28 #2

I haven't given up I'm still fighting. But I continue to feel rage for all those with their name inscribed on a piece .. usaf-vet Aug 28 #32

I share rage but I'm sure you feel it in a way the rest of us can't understand. Scrivener7 Aug 28 #33

You are so correct snowybirdie Aug 28 #3

We are as helpless as we allow ourselves to believe we are. OldBaldy1701E Aug 28 #4

The mass propaganda has worked Farmer-Rick Aug 28 #5

What 'mass propaganda' might that be? Oeditpus Rex Aug 29 #43

Not sure what your definition of propaganda is Farmer-Rick Aug 29 #46

What do you think 'corporate media' should do Oeditpus Rex Aug 29 #48

No I didn't coin sanewashing Farmer-Rick Aug 29 #52

That would be extremely unprofessional Oeditpus Rex Aug 29 #53

AMEN AMEN! Thank you! ancianita Aug 28 #10

We are the ultimate power in this country. OldBaldy1701E Aug 28 #29

... ancianita Aug 28 #31

You seem to have missed the point. Scrivener7 Aug 28 #34

As you well know, fascists do not give up power willingly. Martin Eden Aug 28 #6

Zero Hope yankee87 Aug 28 #12

There will be elections, as there are in Russia Martin Eden Aug 28 #19

Of course you cannot talk about rigged elections Farmer-Rick Aug 29 #47

'egregiously unqualified' is an understatement. notinkansas Aug 28 #27

The primary qualification is fealty to Dear Leader, to whom sworn oath to our Constitution means nothing Martin Eden Aug 28 #28

How long? AverageOldGuy Aug 28 #8

The Robespierre option seemed to work well. ChazInAz Aug 28 #25

I don't know... myohmy2 Aug 28 #11

DJT Haru Aug 28 #13

Refuse to Participate in the Economy! McKim Aug 28 #37

Our credit union puts that money into car loans and second mortgages... hunter Aug 28 #38

I hope you believe that many Americans honor your service and your family's service. democrank Aug 28 #14

The 25th amendment won't be invoked unless Trump is in a coma. onenote Aug 28 #15

I agree. Trump would never go quietly. patphil Aug 28 #23

I've watched documentaries about Mussolini and the SS the last couple of days kimbutgar Aug 28 #17

I am afraid I don't have any confidence of any republicans doing the right thing. Bev54 Aug 28 #18

Trump's visible physical problems look manageable. hay rick Aug 28 #20

Keep the faith. Good will prevail. It's a goddamn constant fight, though. Joinfortmill Aug 28 #21

Oh, that wall. leftieNanner Aug 28 #22

Wall Street funded Hitler and others IbogaProject Aug 28 #24

We have power in numbers. A general strike is in order. (Repost) usonian Aug 28 #26

I knowTHAT story! A miracle. electric_blue68 Aug 28 #41

"What, have you got to lose?"? czarjak Aug 28 #30

Too many times a day my thoughts rest on the thought: slightlv Aug 28 #39

Thank you for your service! Dem4life1970 Aug 28 #40

K&R red dog 1 Aug 29 #42

Jd doesn't have to pardon him for anything debsy Aug 29 #44

I guess that means Joe Biden is also above the law? And Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, etc.? FakeNoose Aug 29 #45

Joe Biden was a principled president. debsy Aug 29 #49

Furthermore,... debsy Aug 29 #50

Finally, ... debsy Aug 29 #51