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16. You're gonna miss the old republic

Reply to Sympthsical (Reply #6)

Tue Dec 3, 2024, 03:17 PM

Dec 3

10 years ago the actual history of the last 8 would seem like dystopian fantasy, and here we are.

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So have we thought of how to react [View all] moniss Dec 3 OP

Thank you for reminding me to start hoarding cash. Think. Again. Dec 3 #1

Say some Hail Marys and then go into survival mode. Irish_Dem Dec 3 #2

Right you are and the reason I put moniss Dec 3 #5

Yes America has always had lists. Irish_Dem Dec 3 #7

During the '40's through the '70's moniss Dec 3 #9

Hoover would fit nicely into Trump's government these days wouldn't he? Irish_Dem Dec 3 #10

He sure as hell would! Dem4life1234 Dec 3 #11

Moscow is a beautiful city, or what they show you of it. MuseRider Dec 3 #12

I visited China before and after the economic boon. Irish_Dem Dec 3 #13

Thanks for your story, wow! MuseRider Dec 3 #15

Yes most Americans have no idea what it is like in a fascist country. Irish_Dem Dec 3 #17

Thank you for this intense story, and information!... electric_blue68 Dec 3 #29

Your experience in Russia was certainly very different from mine in 2018. sinkingfeeling Dec 3 #28

Was it better by then or more difficult? MuseRider Dec 4 #33

Much better. I went with 10 others on a guided tour booked through an American company but run by sinkingfeeling Dec 4 #34

holy crap! and i thought i had dark thoughts with my half empty glass. you're way ahead of me--by light years nt orleans Dec 3 #3

To be honest, I haven't thought of that sarisataka Dec 3 #4

"Now what?" Sympthsical Dec 3 #6

Back in the moniss Dec 3 #8

You're gonna miss the old republic 0rganism Dec 3 #16

That is an excellent point. nt moniss Dec 3 #20

None of that will happen. Has DU lost it's mind? Bonx Dec 3 #14

You do realize that it is put up as a thought moniss Dec 3 #21

not gonna happen. WarGamer Dec 3 #18

It is not a prediction but rather to moniss Dec 3 #23

I agree Kilgore Dec 3 #26

If you're worried about this, please prepare accordingly by making (real-world) contacts and allies 0rganism Dec 3 #19

Your suggestions are all good but moniss Dec 3 #24

Well, it certainty easier if you have a fair amount of cash to hide away...should it get that crazy. electric_blue68 Dec 3 #30

***YES !!! PLAN NOW!!!*** uponit7771 Dec 3 #22

Thank you for saying this and moniss Dec 3 #25

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all y'all saying this can't happen The Wandering Harper Dec 3 #31

Well, I can tell you Fictionally in The Handmaid's Tale TV show our heroines' June, and her friend Moira walk into their electric_blue68 Dec 3 #32