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In reply to the discussion: Peace [View all]

Nictuku

(4,585 posts)
13. I think that is Exactly It Malaise
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 07:07 PM
Jan 12

They want to push us to violence, so they can justify their own violence, especially considering the upcoming midterms.

I fear that more Americans than not, are oblivious to what is actually happening, and which path this country appears to be on. Most Americans are too busy with their hand held devices and social standing to look at the big picture. The Dumbing Down of America seems to have succeeded.

It would seem that it is going to have to be our job, to educate our fellow Americans, and to do it peacefully, lest they use that to justify mowing us all down.

This is a fight for the future of America. I wish everyone could see this. So many people seem to be asleep.

Do you know how many times I feel like screaming every day? I don't scream, it would probably scare my elderly mother who lives with me. I end up holding it inside, but it is building.

I'm at a point that I'm old enough myself to feel like I have had all the adventures and good things in life already, and I'm getting to the point that I will go out there, and risk my life and liberty for the future of our Nation.

But I will do it Peacefully. Until the very end.

And if they kill me, at least I will go out knowing that I am on the side of Truth and Justice.

The hard part for me right now is dealing with the cold weather. Come on Spring!

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Peace [View all] H2O Man Jan 12 OP
The scary part of non-violence is you can be killed. Non-violence pisses authority figures off to no end. Solly Mack Jan 12 #1
Yes, you are right. H2O Man Jan 12 #5
Malcolm was right. Either way, you can still end up maimed or dead. Solly Mack Jan 12 #6
I agree 100% Non-Violent Protests is the ONLY Way forward. Nictuku Jan 12 #2
Than you! H2O Man Jan 12 #10
Thank you for this post H2O Man. I needed to livetohike Jan 12 #3
Thank you. H2O Man Jan 12 #11
... OneGrassRoot Jan 12 #4
I will need to H2O Man Jan 12 #12
YouTube it is! Thx. 💜 OneGrassRoot Jan 12 #15
A few years ago, H2O Man Jan 12 #18
Non-violence didn't work against Hitler. At all. SamuelTheThird Jan 12 #7
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Jan 12 #14
I guess I wasn't clear SamuelTheThird Jan 12 #20
You were clear. H2O Man Jan 12 #22
Miller et al are only interested in violence in Democratic led cities and states malaise Jan 12 #8
I think that is Exactly It Malaise Nictuku Jan 12 #13
Do you think if people are 100% non-violent Trump will just go 'oh well' SamuelTheThird Jan 12 #21
"They're eating dogs! H2O Man Jan 12 #16
You always give us hope malaise Jan 12 #19
Thanks...K&R spanone Jan 12 #9
Thank you! H2O Man Jan 12 #17
Amen. Those days are the American legacy that we must live by and live up to. ancianita Jan 12 #23
Thank you! H2O Man Jan 12 #24
Violence is the last resort of the incompetent BeneteauBum Jan 12 #25
Right. H2O Man Jan 12 #29
When has stumpy, Prairie_Seagull Jan 12 #26
Exactly. H2O Man Jan 12 #30
Well said Saoirse9 Jan 12 #27
Be patient. H2O Man Jan 12 #31
Never been more grateful for Saoirse9 Jan 12 #28
As you know, H2O Man Jan 12 #32
Wise words Saoirse9 Tuesday #41
I hear you! H2O Man Tuesday #42
Non violence is sometimes necessary when you are powerless Keepthesoulalive Jan 12 #33
"Whose blood"? H2O Man Jan 12 #34
It has always been our blood Keepthesoulalive Jan 12 #35
It is important H2O Man Jan 12 #36
You did not live in the city. Keepthesoulalive Tuesday #37
Ha! H2O Man Tuesday #38
The proven effectiveness of Dr. King's method cannot be denied Martin Eden Tuesday #39
Exactly! H2O Man Tuesday #40
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