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Rural/Farm Life

Keepthesoulalive

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43. I'm in southern Albemarle

Reply to OnionPatch (Reply #42)

Sat Oct 26, 2024, 05:00 PM

Oct 26

Meth , drugs and alcohol. If you go out on Friday or Saturday assume that many of the people on the highway are intoxicated. Most don’t vote but they have helped us learn survival skills. There are some very dedicated democrats in your district but we are so heavily gerrymandered they have not been able to win. For many republicans in your area it is a habit and not a calling. Don’t give up you are in one of the most beautiful areas of Virginia and Mother Nature is flashing her colors. People spend money to see the changing season for us it’s free.

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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