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Ocelot II

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2. Speaking only for myself, I am finding that getting directly involved in some way

Reply to highplainsdem (Original post)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 10:26 AM

Jan 12

is the best antidote to discouragement and despair. The reaction of my city of Minneapolis to the murder of Renee Good has been so great, so defiant, so determined, that being out there with a community of thousands of other peaceful but very intense protesters has been enormously uplifting and encouraging. If you're feeling helpless and hopeless, get your butt out there. Be with others in your community. Be peaceful but loud. Illegitimi non carborundum.

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There's nothing wrong with feeling discouraged/scared/depressed at times. There's a lot wrong with getting stuck there. [View all] highplainsdem Jan 12 OP

I have faith katmondoo Jan 12 #1

I agree. We'll come out of this stronger and wiser. highplainsdem Jan 12 #9

Speaking only for myself, I am finding that getting directly involved in some way Ocelot II Jan 12 #2

I agree. It's important to do what you can as part of the resistance. And it's important to remind highplainsdem Jan 12 #10

Power to the people is in the universal energy. The old order is disintegrating, don't get stuck in their demise. Clouds Passing Jan 12 #3

Well said! Easterncedar Jan 12 #5

Thank you Easterncedar Clouds Passing Jan 12 #8

You're welcome, Clouds Passing! And thank you for what you wrote so beautifully there. highplainsdem Jan 12 #11

Thanks highplainsdem MustLoveBeagles Jan 12 #4

You're welcome! We all need to encourage one another, as much as possible - while also alerting highplainsdem Jan 12 #12

Bumping thread for visibility MustLoveBeagles Jan 13 #16

Thanks! highplainsdem Jan 13 #17

You're welcome MustLoveBeagles Jan 13 #18

Excellent post! Easterncedar Jan 12 #6

That's exactly what you are doing - contributing to building a more engaged and resilient community. highplainsdem Jan 12 #13

I'm trying not to... Hugin Jan 12 #7

It isn't an endless hill, Trump isn't a hurricane force wind, and there are millions - billions, probably - of highplainsdem Jan 12 #14

"Trump's done more harm in a shorter time than most of us expected." 3catwoman3 Jan 12 #15

Thank you. Never give up! Never surrender! betsuni Jan 13 #19