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54. Democracy is a struggle

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 07:57 PM

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It fights kings, it fights fascists, it fights corporations. It fights because those 3 political opponents plunder the masses, and then the masses rise up. Economic forces drive history, from 1500 to today. Will always be such.

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Seriously, I am having an emotional and mental breakdown [View all] hookaleft Yesterday OP

Do you have access to therapy? WhiskeyGrinder Yesterday #1

I empathize. mr715 Yesterday #2

Escapism is a really good idea! ananda Yesterday #21

I'm viewing the bdamomma Yesterday #25

I watch, "Girl with Dogs" and Girl with Dogs 2" -- it's a simpatica Canadian woman who grooms fierywoman Yesterday #37

I love her videos. mr715 Yesterday #45

Awww! fierywoman Yesterday #66

Everyone has to do what helps them get through including escapism. It's not healthy to digest this 24/7 themaguffin Yesterday #63

Turn this all off and find time for yourself - for some peace. NewHendoLib Yesterday #3

THE quote that keeps me going 303squadron Yesterday #4

Mr. Ferencz was a remarkable man. Joinfortmill Yesterday #52

When I was a boy baseball players were my heroes 303squadron Yesterday #62

Those are good inspirations. But taking in a ball game is a good stress reliever and we need those too Attilatheblond 10 hrs ago #89

Unplug for a while, maybe DarthDem Yesterday #5

Pull out some old albums, listen to them, read the liners. dem4decades Yesterday #6

It's getting better. Blue Full Moon Yesterday #7

I agree the tide is turning annielion Yesterday #23

We can take them!!!! bdamomma Yesterday #26

Sign up for her (Parkrose Permaculture) posts. You need to be reading people who are uplifting and hopeful. Amaryllis Yesterday #59

Thank you hookaleft 23 hrs ago #70

It's a hard time for good and kind people Tesha Yesterday #8

I haven't watched network news in 15 years and I don't miss it one bit. Initech Yesterday #16

I never in my life thought I would hear people want to voluntarily give up their rights. Initech Yesterday #9

Get off the internet, and turn off cable news Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #10

Less thought, more action. Get out there and do something. struggle4progress Yesterday #11

Totally agree blubunyip Yesterday #31

you are so sweet hookaleft Yesterday #48

If you read the rw boards Boo1 Yesterday #12

You do realize that this is perfectly normal for right now, don't you? hamsterjill Yesterday #13

*smiles* hookaleft Yesterday #49

;-{) THIS Goonch Yesterday #14

Yep. He presumes to be one of them. calimary Yesterday #17

That's bdamomma Yesterday #27

I meet lovely people every day. MerryBlooms Yesterday #15

They're mighty nice and neighborly in northwestern Oregon, too! calimary Yesterday #18

I was in Portland Metro for many years. We raised our boys up there MerryBlooms Yesterday #19

When I was a small child, our next door neighbour was Mr. Gladiolus. BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #43

How cool! Love gladiolas. Would get them from our Green Market. electric_blue68 23 hrs ago #68

Stay encouraged, hookaleft. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #20

love you hookaleft 23 hrs ago #71

💞 littlemissmartypants 22 hrs ago #74

We. The. People. Will. Get. Through. This. Nightmare! EndlessMaze Yesterday #22

I don't mean bdamomma Yesterday #24

"most of the people of this country are unaware" - NO TBF Yesterday #28

Trump's overall approval is at 30%. That means 70% of We the People know what's up. flashman13 Yesterday #33

Yup, our focus needs to be GOTV - TBF Yesterday #34

One of two questions relogic 13 hrs ago #78

8 Democratic wins this week: applegrove Yesterday #29

In circumstances like these, I try to remember the Christian Serenity Prayer. Intractable Yesterday #30

Unplug and do what you can to make your part of the world better The Blue Flower Yesterday #32

Immerse yourself in music, art, taking a nature walk. I'm surrounded by allegorical oracle Yesterday #35

Agreed. Evolve Dammit Yesterday #36

You might consider taking a break from politics for a short time. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #38

More and more people are aware Tree Lady Yesterday #39

I am struggling too proud patriot Yesterday #40

I love this idea! pat_k Yesterday #65

Bake bread. cachukis Yesterday #41

They want you to feel this way. Aristus Yesterday #42

I do identify with the original poster. I myself feel imprisoned. sprinkleeninow Yesterday #47

... Aristus Yesterday #56

I hear you! BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #44

yeah OK Skittles Yesterday #46

Wow Cirsium Yesterday #50

Me too. Deep breath. I'm sending hugs. Joinfortmill Yesterday #51

One foot in front of the other one you are gonna be OK. We need you. Botany Yesterday #53

Democracy is a struggle bucolic_frolic Yesterday #54

Been thinking lately we need to educate voters about what's in Project 2025 KS Toronado Yesterday #55

I empathize, too. I had to unplug last year. orthoclad Yesterday #57

FWIW pat_k Yesterday #58

Just read Ms Elm. TY There's a wonderful title to a book "Brighten The Corner Where You Are"... electric_blue68 23 hrs ago #69

I'm with you. The founders never imagined criminals could get control of all three branches of government. lees1975 Yesterday #60

I know. All three branches hookaleft 22 hrs ago #72

Thank you to everyone that has replied to my post hookaleft 22 hrs ago #73

As Plagiarized From 'Intractable' (herein) wyn borkins Yesterday #61

I had to unplug during the Bush Jr years... Mark.b2 Yesterday #64

Seriously, if true, you should probably talk to someone. flvegan Yesterday #67

I think we pretty much all experience some of the same anxiety, hookaleft. summer_in_TX 22 hrs ago #75

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It will take many decades to undo the damage he's causing... Orrex 13 hrs ago #77

It's all in how you look at it Tranquil72 13 hrs ago #79

when you get this bad, you need to turn it all off. no news whatsoever. Native 12 hrs ago #80

Unplug your modem for a week Sympthsical 12 hrs ago #81

We were warned years ago. Sector 001 11 hrs ago #82

It's not just the Democrat's fault that too much of this country has turned its back on the best American values. Boomerproud 11 hrs ago #84

NO MorbidButterflyTat 10 hrs ago #88

Many good comments on this thread. Paul-EM 11 hrs ago #83

I am sure that future historians, psychologists, and sociologists will debate for decades and centuries.... dedl67 11 hrs ago #85

The purpose of much of what they do is to demoralize. orangecrush 11 hrs ago #86

We did it once! BidenRocks 10 hrs ago #87

Maybe you should consider blocking Fox "News" on your parents' TV MorbidButterflyTat 10 hrs ago #90

One thing often overlooked is the cultural aspect. When looking at authoritarian systems past and present, there are Fil1957 8 hrs ago #91

hey, listen.... markie 8 hrs ago #92

I cry all the time Trueblue1968 8 hrs ago #93