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In reply to the discussion: If you care about democracy, get off Facebook! Period. [View all]Mersky
(4,986 posts)18. Good point. Even if I've chosen differently.
Ill ponder this further, as the hearings so illuminated the divide of information in the country. Eh, challenges assumptions of what works.
I guess Im tracking on face to face interactions with people I some kind of influence with.
So, hey, keep up the good fight, if its working for you.
Theyre pretty darn objectionable, though. Did they really need to sponsor the federalist society event featuring kavanaugh?
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Good luck with that. I was nearly "eaten alive" along with several others for suggesting this
hlthe2b
Nov 2019
#1
Even DU's OP pages have facebook.net embedded with them. Just do a 'View Page Source'.
TheBlackAdder
Nov 2019
#101
Facebook. The new Wallmart, Olive Garden, SUV driving Breast feeding in public
ismnotwasm
Nov 2019
#5
Facebook aided and abetted Cambridge Analytica in spreading messages of hate and bigotry
Squinch
Nov 2019
#104
I don't think people who use Facebook are lazy or selfish. But I do think they are misguided.
Squinch
Nov 2019
#119
It wasn't "whiteness." It was the tools "whiteness" availed itself of. One of the most effective
Squinch
Nov 2019
#124
I am definitely lazy and selfish, but that has little to do with why I'm not giving up Facebook.
WhiskeyGrinder
Nov 2019
#20
So when Trump or the corrupt gop does something you don't like? You're are a member of that support
rockfordfile
Nov 2019
#98
I wish I had a buck for every admonition I see here - turn off cable, turn off TV, don't eat here.
cwydro
Nov 2019
#11
I rescued a dog on death row because of a Guardians of Rescue post on Facebook.
SMC22307
Nov 2019
#144
If all the Dems leave facebook who will challenge the Cons and their talking points?
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#23
No it's not the "worlds largest platform" More like a platform for traitors
rockfordfile
Nov 2019
#96
I have several Maga family and friends that I'm still friends with on facebook
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#22
You have MAGAt friends and you are monitoring them in case they become active shooters?
lagomorph777
Nov 2019
#46
I've known some of them since Middle school and they've only started showing their Maga colors after
dustyscamp
Nov 2019
#62
Not that I should have to actually explain this to you since you are being
Ferrets are Cool
Nov 2019
#126
If you want to get off facebook for those reasons then Twitter needs to go as well.
redstatebluegirl
Nov 2019
#38
Young people seem to be/have been giving it up. It is the older folks who haven't. n/t
demmiblue
Nov 2019
#48
I hate Facebook. I have hated it for a long time, before I even knew what a right-wing POS
smirkymonkey
Nov 2019
#54
Got off a few years ago. Mostly had just used it for grandkids news and arguing with dumbass
dameatball
Nov 2019
#57
Nah, I think I'll skip out on the meaningless virtue signaling and keep my FB account.
phleshdef
Nov 2019
#60
Hi Dream Girl - I can only share my own personal point of view, but I actually found Facebook to be
Pendrench
Nov 2019
#65
I would argue that getting off Facebook would be something someone who doesn't care would do.
Kaleva
Nov 2019
#80
Is there some "Official Guidebook" of all thing things I'm not supposed to do, eat, buy, drink...
NurseJackie
Nov 2019
#82
Yes, of course. But since I'm not omnipotent, there really needs to be an authoritative list...
NurseJackie
Nov 2019
#164
Normal people don't scream their political beliefs at work or to family in person
XRubicon
Nov 2019
#83
Never on it, never will. Same goes for twitter, instagram and all the rest. Phooey! eom
sprinkleeninow
Nov 2019
#84
You're wrong about this. There are better ways to resist and stick it to Facebook.
Jirel
Nov 2019
#97
My use of Facebook is strictly to promote my music ventures. It works for me. nt
Progressive Jones
Nov 2019
#118
Some of us care more about our convenience and pet projects than what FB is doing to this country
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#137
No one is demanding anything. My post was conditional. If you care about truth and democracy
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#159
But unless you live in a cabin in the woods off the grid and don't use the fireplace or woodstove..
EX500rider
Nov 2019
#173
Actually it seems to be us old fogeys who have the hardest time leaving facebook
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#156
If you concern about Democracy is less than your enjoyment of Facebook, you have my permission to
Dream Girl
Nov 2019
#185