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RKP5637

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11. I think so. Many people IMO thought for years the gov. would just chug along. A lot of people I

Reply to kimbutgar (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 6, 2017, 09:22 AM

Apr 2017

know did not have much interest in politics. And I agree, we hit rock bottom, and now with Trump, I think it has startled a lot of people to wake up and pay attention.

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The more I see of the world and the election of tRump, the more I become a loner. [View all] RKP5637 Apr 2017 OP

I empathize with you. northoftheborder Apr 2017 #1

In my youth I used to work with a lot of guys that I guess would be deplorables today. RKP5637 Apr 2017 #10

That's why I am at DU Rorey Apr 2017 #2

OMG! DU is a wonderful place. I spend a lot of time here because I find it so interesting and the RKP5637 Apr 2017 #3

It is Rorey Apr 2017 #4

You're not alone kimbutgar Apr 2017 #5

I think so. Many people IMO thought for years the gov. would just chug along. A lot of people I RKP5637 Apr 2017 #11

Yeah, I see dumb people, too Warpy Apr 2017 #6

It sounds very peaceful! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2017 #12

I stumbled on this quote that I hope applies here: Basic LA Apr 2017 #7

I've felt that way many times! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2017 #13

You have to take the lemon and turn it into lemonade. Think of americans applegrove Apr 2017 #8

All good points, as always!!! RKP5637 Apr 2017 #9