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In reply to the discussion: "Don't despair until the end." "This is the end. Despair." [View all]LaMouffette
(2,049 posts)Skip, and everybody, please know that I'm not trying to incite physical violence by quoting this line from La Marseillaise! I would just like to urge Skip, as others have done, not to give in to despair and to instead take action. Seek out other Democrats and Independents in your area. It helps a lot to surround yourself with other likeminded people so that you are reminded that you are not alone. Volunteer for a candidate. Find out how to become a volunteer poll watcher and observer to help oversee the actual voting on Election Day. Connect with the Indivisible group. And etc.
These are, indeed, scary and depressing times we are facing, but we will prevail.
And if you need a quick pick-me-up, the "Marseillaise" scene from Casablanca is always inspiring:
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Bon courage et solidarité!