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Flags coming down; ACA upheld; Walmart not selling stars and bars no more (Original Post) rurallib Jun 2015 OP
I agree Renew Deal Jun 2015 #1
Their country isn't coming back BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #2
This actually may go down as a turning point week in the country rurallib Jun 2015 #3
Rurallib, I share your hopes here BeyondGeography Jun 2015 #5
Regarding the Confederate Flag Sheepshank Jun 2015 #4

rurallib

(62,491 posts)
3. This actually may go down as a turning point week in the country
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 11:16 AM
Jun 2015

all the publicity around these stories has got to get the attention of folks that, yes we can make a difference.

BeyondGeography

(39,399 posts)
5. Rurallib, I share your hopes here
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 11:26 AM
Jun 2015

A second Obama term has turned their long game into a marathon that even they seem to realize is starting to resemble a political death march without some basic alterations. Here's to keeping the pressure on in a positive, constructive manner.

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
4. Regarding the Confederate Flag
Thu Jun 25, 2015, 11:24 AM
Jun 2015

I know many many people who previously just considered the flag just a sign of being a rebel. All of the news, all of the conversations have finally brought to light the reality of the flag, it's racial and bigoted history. Especially since it was used and reintroduce in the 1960 specifically as a stand against court ruling for integration and to bolstger the stand for segregation etc. Those same people who have received this recent education are disgusted to find out that they allegiance to RW standards, included tacit support of overt racism. They feel duped and pissed. I wonder how many of that will translate to sitting out their elections or changing a vote?

In my heart, I feel that while they are pissed, this will not change their allegiance. They may fight for change, but they are still pushing for a REP to occupy the Whitehouse.

Meanwhile, there are Dems who will not vote Dem if that nominee is Clinton. Brilliant

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