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LakeArenal

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12. When it is said Repukes want to take us back to the50's

Reply to cayugafalls (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 3, 2020, 01:42 PM

Apr 2020

I always think, no, they want us in 1984.

We are in a very safe place not totally immune but very low chance of catching anything. At this time anyway.

I’m a lucky one.

Stay well yourself. Sending US all good vibes.

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which pop-culture dystopia do you think American society most resembles in 20 years? [View all] 0rganism Apr 2020 OP

Hey what about Logan's Run? Canoe52 Apr 2020 #1

crossed my mind, but there's only 10 slots on the poll form :) 0rganism Apr 2020 #2

Elysium. SamKnause Apr 2020 #3

1984. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #4

lol...we are almost there already. nt cayugafalls Apr 2020 #5

I thought that too. But posted anyway. LakeArenal Apr 2020 #7

I was going to post the same thing. 1984 is my favorite book/movie. cayugafalls Apr 2020 #9

When it is said Repukes want to take us back to the50's LakeArenal Apr 2020 #12

Snow Crash ismnotwasm Apr 2020 #6

Good one. I'll have to dust off my copy and re-read it now...lol. nt cayugafalls Apr 2020 #10

Terra Nova lpbk2713 Apr 2020 #8

Children of Men but without the infertility issue. NightWatcher Apr 2020 #11

Heinlein's "If This Goes On..." ... First Speaker Apr 2020 #13

City of Ember C_U_L8R Apr 2020 #14