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markodochartaigh

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7. I think that there are two ways

Reply to global1 (Original post)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 03:10 PM

Oct 5

that the ignorant and apathetic third of the country will wake up. One is if their circuses are interrupted and the other is if their bread is interrupted.
I think that it is almost impossible that there would be a serious interruption in the circuses. I think that it is almost certain that there will be a serious interruption in the bread.
But remember, these people are ignorant and apathetic. They haven't been paying attention. They don't know where we are, they don't know how we got here.
When they are involuntarily awakened because they have lost their jobs, prices are still inflating, and the economy has tanked and they can't get a new job, they will be scared and angry.
They will be easy prey for a Strong Leader with quick and easy answers, even if those answers are lies. The Democratic party must be ready with strong and simple messages to educate these scared, angry, and ignorant, but no longer apathetic voters.

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Need To Create Ways For Americans To Pressure The Admin & Congress If We Want Change - I'm Saying SPORTS..... [View all] global1 Oct 5 OP

We have a chance coming up next year, and had a chance last November. Winning House would be huge. Silent Type Oct 5 #1

It Would Certainly Be Huge. BUT...... global1 Oct 5 #2

I hope as many people as you think actually care. I'm no longer sure of that, but sincerely appreciate your efforts. Silent Type Oct 5 #4

I Admire Your Enthusiam About The Polls And Elections - BUT.... global1 Oct 5 #5

So, what is your plan if voting is out? Anything else kind of seems anti-democratic, don't you think? Silent Type Oct 5 #6

Read My OP Again - It's All About Applying Pressure...... global1 Oct 5 #10

No sports fan is going to follow, because 90+% don't care. That's the problem. The greatest pressure will Silent Type Oct 5 #12

Of course it's impossible for the markodochartaigh Oct 5 #9

i dont know where u r getting this idea mopinko Oct 5 #3

I think that there are two ways markodochartaigh Oct 5 #7

"Those same people are oblivious to what's been going on around the country" -- that's...quite the generalization. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 5 #8

I'm Not Advocating That The Dems Put This Plan In Motion..... global1 Oct 5 #11

"I would like to see a grassroots campaign initiated and suggested by the 'athlete's' themselves." WhiskeyGrinder Oct 5 #13

So, Nobody Can Multi-Task ProfessorGAC Oct 5 #14

Professional athletes Greg_In_SF Oct 5 #15

There's Power In Numbers - Don't You Think The Billionaires That Own Those Teams....... global1 Oct 5 #16