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25. yup. not only Ukraine, but Taiwan and South Korea as well. there are many others but those are the big ones. nt

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I've been reading about the Norwegian resistance movement during WWII [View all] Ocelot II Nov 6 OP

But they were eventually liberated by the allies by defeating Germany. Who will liberate us? Javaman Nov 6 #1

I wish I knew. Ocelot II Nov 6 #2

Who will save Ukraine? Attilatheblond Nov 6 #21

yup. not only Ukraine, but Taiwan and South Korea as well. there are many others but those are the big ones. nt Javaman Nov 6 #25

No one. onecaliberal Nov 6 #28

No one is coming to save the USA JustAnotherGen Nov 6 #39

That's what I was thinking "we are the resistance." kerry-is-my-prez Nov 6 #3

Why not paper clips? They have a noble history as a resistance symbol. Ocelot II Nov 6 #5

The Paper-Clip Resistance starts here and now, today. lastlib Nov 6 #10

Im down. It will take the idiots among us at least 4 years to figure out what it means. Volaris Nov 6 #12

Am I being too dramatic? jfz9580m Nov 6 #4

I subscribe to Arendt's idea kairos12 Nov 6 #31

I live in the California Republic Magoo48 Nov 6 #6

Same here. We are very grateful to live here. Silver Gaia Nov 6 #17

Same musette_sf Nov 6 #53

Not too dramatic kenziemom06 Nov 6 #7

No, he knew its was a deadly airborne virus. He lied that's why so many died. onecaliberal Nov 6 #29

America is an idea, and they can't kill an idea. ariadne0614 Nov 6 #8

We've got less than two months before things start going sideways. Ocelot II Nov 6 #9

Here in the California Republic, fascism won't go over too well. Magoo48 Nov 6 #14

I'm pretty confident that New England will resist. griffi94 Nov 6 #47

...And then, there is Florida. Conjuay Nov 6 #52

Can Blue states secede Marthe48 Nov 6 #11

ironically markie Nov 6 #15

John Steinbeck's great book, The Moon Is Down ananda Nov 6 #13

No. I'm stunned. Joinfortmill Nov 6 #16

No. We are having similar thoughts at my house. Silver Gaia Nov 6 #18

Gene Sharp's Dictatorship to Democracy Blue Full Moon Nov 6 #19

Resistance lindalou65 Nov 6 #20

Thank you for starting the discussion about resistance jmbar2 Nov 6 #22

a wave of blue resistance DoBW Nov 6 #24

That Wave... GB_RN Nov 6 #54

Interesting idea jfz9580m Nov 6 #33

No, Ocelot II... GiqueCee Nov 6 #23

I guess my question is just rhetorical Ocelot II Nov 6 #26

I'll scream with you... GiqueCee Nov 6 #36

A good way to start in a failing capitalist society Klarkashton Nov 6 #27

You may be on to somethig. defacto7 Nov 6 #41

Put them though a Christmas season where sales are down Klarkashton Nov 6 #43

That would be no loss for me. I can do without it. defacto7 Nov 6 #44

It's that simple. It's actually painless. Cancel Klarkashton Nov 6 #45

Maybe you should make this a new discussion. See what comes of it. defacto7 Nov 6 #46

This. Economic pain. griffi94 Nov 6 #48

It's actually their only fear. "Consumer sentiment" Klarkashton Nov 6 #50

Exactly, consistent sacrifice in some key areas of consumption will be a good beginning. Magoo48 Nov 6 #49

Not too dramatic. summer_in_TX Nov 6 #30

Ooo! Good idea! GiqueCee Nov 6 #37

K&R defacto7 Nov 6 #42

Everyone needs to read up on the kairos12 Nov 6 #32

The Norwegians didn't elect the Nazis HereForTheParty Nov 6 #34

True, and that makes it a lot harder. Ocelot II Nov 6 #38

What I'm most worried about are the most vulnerable people and the economy. Lonestarblue Nov 6 #35

I agree. I hope charities and other organizations will step in and help. Ocelot II Nov 6 #40

Yes, all of this. Magoo48 Nov 6 #51

Not too dramatic... Ysabel Nov 6 #55