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pat_k

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17. Feeling beaten down is completely understandable. The thing is

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #16)

Mon May 4, 2026, 03:57 PM

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...when we post pronouncements of certain doom, over-generalizations that "nobody is doing anything about X," and the like, we are doing the work of the counter-resistence.

My fervent hope is that those of us who realize this shift into a higher gear to challenge those messages, share the wins, and do our little bits to shift the mood toward one of hope and action.

And for people who are currently overwhelmed, immobilized, and despairing, I offer this post:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=21213474

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What you post matters [View all] pat_k Sunday OP

It cost nothing to be nice. multigraincracker Monday #1

In re: "We have to take care of each other here on this site" pat_k Monday #15

I for one, appreciate your post. Buddyzbuddy Monday #2

Hey I am a fan of a baseball team with the shittiest owner that is currently ranking 29 of 30. Initech Monday #3

Appreciate the post angrychair Monday #4

Please, no apologies! pat_k Monday #9

"Hope is the life's blood of resistance." !!! !!! !!! calimary Monday #5

I can't take credit. I heard Tad Stoermer say it (or something close) in a video and it stuck. pat_k Monday #6

The current state of Israel appears to suck Trump's ugly tiny NAZI cock--- Jack Valentino Monday #7

Great post pat_k. Emotions are contagious. Just as fear spreads, so does hope. c-rational Monday #8

VERY Contagious!! pat_k Monday #14

Your posts are never preachy malaise Monday #10

Thanks for the rec!! pat_k Monday #11

Watching and listening to US media one has to wonder malaise Monday #12

In the spirit of my OP, here are some ways individuals can help hold media outlets .. pat_k Monday #13

Good post. BannonsLiver Monday #16

Feeling beaten down is completely understandable. The thing is pat_k Monday #17