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OnionPatch

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39. I live near two major universities.

Reply to Keepthesoulalive (Reply #33)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 12:35 PM

Oct 25

UVA in Charlottesville, and JMU in Harrisonburg. I can get to either town within about a half an hour. I know I can meet more like-minded people there and will make it a point to get out more to events and such there. I'm just kind of sad that every single neighbor likes Trump enough to actually put a sign in their yard. I had hoped at least a couple homes in my neighborhood would differ.

Maybe it's just culture shock; I lived in California for 25 years. It was a purple area, though, and I didn't think it was all that different from mainstream American.

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Getting depressed. I have my dream but.... [View all] OnionPatch Oct 25 OP

I would look for the cultural activities that draw from the left ramen Oct 25 #1

These are good ideas. Thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #4

Does your county have a Democratic group? radical noodle Oct 25 #2

There is a college town nearby OnionPatch Oct 25 #7

The Unitarian Church is a great option radical noodle Oct 25 #12

The county Democratic Party probably has a website online - Google the county Democratic Party rurallib Oct 25 #15

Former UU minister turned librarian, here. intheflow Oct 25 #20

The book High Conflict: How we get stuck and how we get out by Amanda Ripley EverHopeful Oct 25 #3

I'm going to look into that book, thanks! OnionPatch Oct 25 #13

Faux on cable and H8 Radio ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #23

I remember when hate radio began. OnionPatch Oct 25 #37

don't stress over meeting rural liberals jcgoldie Oct 25 #5

I wish I was that brave. OnionPatch Oct 25 #9

California Old Okie Oct 25 #21

It's bizarre. There are all kinds of people in California. OnionPatch Oct 25 #24

I have the perfect sign for you! It will blend in with all the others & they may not even notice what it says! CrispyQ Oct 25 #34

Local Farmer's market jcgoldie Oct 25 #6

The farmer's market! Yes. OnionPatch Oct 25 #10

My wife and I are in a similar situation. 70sEraVet Oct 25 #8

I wish you lived near me! I love local history and genealogy. OnionPatch Oct 25 #11

we are libs in a red rural area RainCaster Oct 25 #14

A year from now... rubbersole Oct 25 #16

It's pretty much the same here for me - TBF Oct 25 #17

Being naturally antisocial helps Kali Oct 25 #18

Most counties have a Dem headquarters. appleannie1 Oct 25 #19

I really should do that, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #26

I am doing volunteer work for the election here. appleannie1 Oct 25 #41

Look for your county Democrats. murielm99 Oct 25 #22

I will, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #27

Right now I have no energy for anything. murielm99 Oct 25 #29

Welcome to my world ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #25

Arkansas is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 25 #28

There are beautiful places here ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #30

My husband and I just visited Sana Fe. 1WorldHope Oct 25 #31

Good comment, 1WorldHope! brakester Oct 25 #36

True that not all liberals are likeable, lol. OnionPatch Oct 25 #38

Our public library usually has progressive folks kerouac2 Oct 25 #32

Move near a college town Keepthesoulalive Oct 25 #33

I live near two major universities. OnionPatch Oct 25 #39

If you live over the Blue Ridge Keepthesoulalive Oct 25 #40

Thanks. I am in Augusta County. OnionPatch Oct 26 #42

I'm in southern Albemarle Keepthesoulalive Oct 26 #43

It truly is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 27 #44

Drive the Blue Ridge parkway. Keepthesoulalive Oct 27 #45

We are in the same situation rockbluff botanist Oct 25 #35