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BonnieJW

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19. I don't mean to be defeated, but

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Wed Nov 6, 2024, 03:39 PM

Nov 2024

Someone tell me how. Who do you fight when this country is soon going to be populated with goons who are waiting to put anyone, any reporter, any protester in prison without charge or trial? What will happen to your 20 year old son who marches against the new government? Who is going to write that letter to the editor or that oped piece? What paper will even print them? And do you think DU will be here in a year?

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I have decided---I'm 80 years old [View all] Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 OP

I'm getting there, and I'm with you. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #1

I am 95 and will never be quiet about this ' katmondoo Nov 2024 #29

I'm with you. Emile Nov 2024 #2

Just turned 80 two weeks ago ... rog Nov 2024 #3

Absofuckinglutely! SheltieLover Nov 2024 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Nov 2024 #5

Looking forward to mid-terms, if we survive that long. I think we will, though wounded. Silent Type Nov 2024 #6

I'm with you!! duhneece Nov 2024 #7

I'm with you and will be 87 in a few weeks. BarbD Nov 2024 #8

I'm 62... RustyWheels Nov 2024 #9

I'm over 80 and I'm not done either. KentuckyWoman Nov 2024 #10

The enemy from within was pure projection Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #32

I am! ✊🏼 benfranklin1776 Nov 2024 #11

(Raises hand) Me, ME!! Ligyron Nov 2024 #12

I'm only 68 and need physical therapy from fighting LeftInTX Nov 2024 #13

I'm only 69 HarryM Nov 2024 #14

K & R. Still in my fetal position, which I'm not proud of. 58Sunliner Nov 2024 #15

I'm only 73, but, bluescribbler Nov 2024 #16

I am DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #17

YES hannah Nov 2024 #18

I don't mean to be defeated, but BonnieJW Nov 2024 #19

The goons have always been out there. murielm99 Nov 2024 #20

I am 82. I'm scared to death of what is to come with my health and $$$ issues. Paper Roses Nov 2024 #21

I am too, my friend Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #26

Just turned 76 here. You go girl! ananda Nov 2024 #22

77 with you here bluestarone Nov 2024 #23

I went to bed last night thinking about leaving the country, but this morning I'm ready for the good fight. MMBeilis Nov 2024 #24

72 and outspoken! ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2024 #25

I'm 80 and with you. I warned my dentist this morning that I'm particularly grumpy today. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #27

If you speak against the man with total immunity, you will go down. Ready for that? ancianita Nov 2024 #28

What do I have to lose at my age? Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #31

I was ready to pass the baton and sit back to become a spectator Brother Buzz Nov 2024 #30

Yes seta1950 Nov 2024 #33

Picked the wrong time to sell my re-loading equipment Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #34

I'm with you, but ... Jeebo Nov 2024 #35

Well, that's not putting up or shutting up, my friend! Jilly_in_VA Nov 2024 #36

I'm 67 and I'm right there with you. lees1975 Nov 2024 #37

71 here. Democracy is worth fighting for. summer_in_TX Nov 2024 #38

I won't abandon my country to fascism, I know that! Skittles Nov 2024 #39