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Brawndo

(535 posts)
4. Substantively? No, it doesn't do anything, but...
Fri May 3, 2019, 12:56 PM
May 2019

if that simple exercise can keep up a fighting spirit or if done in a great enough volume could prove unnerving to the recipient (likely DOJ staffer) then what is the harm?

You could use similar logic to negate calling up your Representative so they have an idea of what their constituency is thinking.

Brawndo

(535 posts)
6. In a psychological sense, not giving up, resisting in ways big and small.
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:03 PM
May 2019

It might not be a factor for you but perhaps small gestures of defiance can be helpful to others who are struggling with this dark era. Haven't you noticed the uptick in defeatism here lately?

Brawndo

(535 posts)
8. If that dumb little gesture helps to keep someone from surrendering then good for them
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:10 PM
May 2019

I agree it isn't fighting in a literal sense, that time still has yet to come. How about suggesting something more effective rather than harshly tearing the notion down?

 

DontBooVote

(901 posts)
9. There was nothing to tear down. This exercise will only serve as a feel-good action, I will
Fri May 3, 2019, 01:11 PM
May 2019

give you that.

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