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KentuckyWoman

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10. I'm over 80 and I'm not done either.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 02:04 PM

Nov 6

I've decided to cut a few people out of my life that would vote to burn the country to the ground rather than sit next to the likes of me (the enemy within). That gives me more time to fight for what is right. However, I am less optimistic for the end of my lifetime than I've ever been.

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I have decided---I'm 80 years old [View all] Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 OP

I'm getting there, and I'm with you. Ocelot II Nov 6 #1

I am 95 and will never be quiet about this ' katmondoo Nov 6 #29

I'm with you. Emile Nov 6 #2

Just turned 80 two weeks ago ... rog Nov 6 #3

Absofuckinglutely! SheltieLover Nov 6 #4

I am going to schedule my time for sanity jfz9580m Nov 6 #5

Looking forward to mid-terms, if we survive that long. I think we will, though wounded. Silent Type Nov 6 #6

I'm with you!! duhneece Nov 6 #7

I'm with you and will be 87 in a few weeks. BarbD Nov 6 #8

I'm 62... RustyWheels Nov 6 #9

I'm over 80 and I'm not done either. KentuckyWoman Nov 6 #10

The enemy from within was pure projection Evolve Dammit Nov 6 #32

I am! ✊🏼 benfranklin1776 Nov 6 #11

(Raises hand) Me, ME!! Ligyron Nov 6 #12

I'm only 68 and need physical therapy from fighting LeftInTX Nov 6 #13

I'm only 69 HarryM Nov 6 #14

K & R. Still in my fetal position, which I'm not proud of. 58Sunliner Nov 6 #15

I'm only 73, but, bluescribbler Nov 6 #16

I am DemonGoddess Nov 6 #17

YES hannah Nov 6 #18

I don't mean to be defeated, but BonnieJW Nov 6 #19

The goons have always been out there. murielm99 Nov 6 #20

I am 82. I'm scared to death of what is to come with my health and $$$ issues. Paper Roses Nov 6 #21

I am too, my friend Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 #26

Just turned 76 here. You go girl! ananda Nov 6 #22

77 with you here bluestarone Nov 6 #23

I went to bed last night thinking about leaving the country, but this morning I'm ready for the good fight. MMBeilis Nov 6 #24

72 and outspoken! ProudMNDemocrat Nov 6 #25

I'm 80 and with you. I warned my dentist this morning that I'm particularly grumpy today. Ping Tung Nov 6 #27

If you speak against the man with total immunity, you will go down. Ready for that? ancianita Nov 6 #28

What do I have to lose at my age? Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 #31

I was ready to pass the baton and sit back to become a spectator Brother Buzz Nov 6 #30

Yes seta1950 Nov 6 #33

Picked the wrong time to sell my re-loading equipment Evolve Dammit Nov 6 #34

I'm with you, but ... Jeebo Nov 6 #35

Well, that's not putting up or shutting up, my friend! Jilly_in_VA Nov 6 #36

I'm 67 and I'm right there with you. lees1975 Nov 6 #37

71 here. Democracy is worth fighting for. summer_in_TX Nov 6 #38

I won't abandon my country to fascism, I know that! Skittles Nov 7 #39