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In reply to the discussion: Fed up with the negativity [View all]edhopper
(33,488 posts)9. I am often negaitive here
I am sorry, but I just see this country as Fucked UP and very little being done to change things.
I refuse to be silent because I see things as grim.
I appreciate the optimism others have and welcome their opinions.
But there is no reason for me not to voice mine.
That after the Trump Presidency and the attempted Coup, America might still put the GOP back in power (not to mention how they have illegitimately stacked the deck) does not make me hopeful.
A Rational country would reject the Republicans, instead I see too big a part embracing their lawless fascism.
You want me to remain silent so you can feel good? Sorry, no can do. I have as much right to post what you call negative and I call realistic as you posting about clear skies ahead.
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Not to be snarky but.....Everything is not fine, things are not going our way, most
walkingman
Jun 2022
#6
Thanks - now I understand what you meant. For those that like to slam the Democratic Party
walkingman
Jun 2022
#30
Can you point to a single instance of someone saying 'everything is fine and going our way?'
EYESORE 9001
Jun 2022
#14
Yup, my thoughts exactly. Besides, as far as I can tell we can't do anything about
Biophilic
Jun 2022
#22
Yeah just "quit" or leave for a while isn't the answer I am looking for.
CrackityJones75
Jun 2022
#26
"Quit"? Really, that's an appropriate answer to a discussion on a Democratic discussion board?
Biophilic
Jun 2022
#27
I agree. I am a generally positive person, but I can't find much to be positive about these days
liberal_mama
Jun 2022
#38