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Saoirse9

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41. Wise words

Reply to H2O Man (Reply #32)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 03:08 PM

11 hrs ago

I’m feeling doubtful but I never ever give up hope.

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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 11 hrs ago #41

I hear you! H2O Man 11 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 18 hrs ago #39

Exactly! H2O Man 12 hrs ago #40