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Nictuku

(4,578 posts)
13. I think that is Exactly It Malaise
Mon Jan 12, 2026, 07:07 PM
Monday

They want to push us to violence, so they can justify their own violence, especially considering the upcoming midterms.

I fear that more Americans than not, are oblivious to what is actually happening, and which path this country appears to be on. Most Americans are too busy with their hand held devices and social standing to look at the big picture. The Dumbing Down of America seems to have succeeded.

It would seem that it is going to have to be our job, to educate our fellow Americans, and to do it peacefully, lest they use that to justify mowing us all down.

This is a fight for the future of America. I wish everyone could see this. So many people seem to be asleep.

Do you know how many times I feel like screaming every day? I don't scream, it would probably scare my elderly mother who lives with me. I end up holding it inside, but it is building.

I'm at a point that I'm old enough myself to feel like I have had all the adventures and good things in life already, and I'm getting to the point that I will go out there, and risk my life and liberty for the future of our Nation.

But I will do it Peacefully. Until the very end.

And if they kill me, at least I will go out knowing that I am on the side of Truth and Justice.

The hard part for me right now is dealing with the cold weather. Come on Spring!

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Peace [View all] H2O Man Monday OP
The scary part of non-violence is you can be killed. Non-violence pisses authority figures off to no end. Solly Mack Monday #1
Yes, you are right. H2O Man Monday #5
Malcolm was right. Either way, you can still end up maimed or dead. Solly Mack Monday #6
I agree 100% Non-Violent Protests is the ONLY Way forward. Nictuku Monday #2
Than you! H2O Man Monday #10
Thank you for this post H2O Man. I needed to livetohike Monday #3
Thank you. H2O Man Monday #11
... OneGrassRoot Monday #4
I will need to H2O Man Monday #12
YouTube it is! Thx. 💜 OneGrassRoot Monday #15
A few years ago, H2O Man Monday #18
Non-violence didn't work against Hitler. At all. SamuelTheThird Monday #7
Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Monday #14
I guess I wasn't clear SamuelTheThird Monday #20
You were clear. H2O Man Monday #22
Miller et al are only interested in violence in Democratic led cities and states malaise Monday #8
I think that is Exactly It Malaise Nictuku Monday #13
Do you think if people are 100% non-violent Trump will just go 'oh well' SamuelTheThird Monday #21
"They're eating dogs! H2O Man Monday #16
You always give us hope malaise Monday #19
Thanks...K&R spanone Monday #9
Thank you! H2O Man Monday #17
Amen. Those days are the American legacy that we must live by and live up to. ancianita Monday #23
Thank you! H2O Man Monday #24
Violence is the last resort of the incompetent BeneteauBum Monday #25
Right. H2O Man Monday #29
When has stumpy, Prairie_Seagull Monday #26
Exactly. H2O Man Monday #30
Well said Saoirse9 Monday #27
Be patient. H2O Man Monday #31
Never been more grateful for Saoirse9 Monday #28
As you know, H2O Man Monday #32
Wise words Saoirse9 17 hrs ago #41
I hear you! H2O Man 17 hrs ago #42
Non violence is sometimes necessary when you are powerless Keepthesoulalive Monday #33
"Whose blood"? H2O Man Monday #34
It has always been our blood Keepthesoulalive Monday #35
It is important H2O Man Monday #36
You did not live in the city. Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #37
Ha! H2O Man Yesterday #38
The proven effectiveness of Dr. King's method cannot be denied Martin Eden Yesterday #39
Exactly! H2O Man 18 hrs ago #40
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