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proud patriot

(100,717 posts) Mon Apr 29, 2024, 02:05 AM Apr 29

What would you do if you were to spend the nxt 3 months in S dakota ? [View all]

I have a once in a lifetime chance to spend the next 3 months in a foriegn country far from my Hawaii home .

south dakota awaits me .. I am not used to such a trumpy land ..

I want to make a difference w/o Dying at the hands of trumpers .

any hints from those whose live in such hostile lands .

Thanks
proud patriot

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What would you do if you were to spend the nxt 3 months in S dakota ? [View all] proud patriot Apr 29 OP

Volunteer at a dog shelter...just kidding...I have no idea... LeftInTX Apr 29 #1

don't let the gov petsit your pets BlueWaveNeverEnd Apr 29 #2

i would hike/explore the badlands. ret5hd Apr 29 #3

First thing I would ask (probably) DFW Apr 29 #4

See Mt. Rushmore Polybius Apr 29 #5

Are you aware of its incredibly racist and controversial history? niyad Apr 29 #9

Yes Polybius Apr 29 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author niyad Apr 30 #44

Mount Rushmore is a desecration. nt PufPuf23 Apr 29 #26

Ok Polybius Apr 29 #37

That is fine, I saw it myself. Just be aware of the backstory. PufPuf23 Apr 29 #41

I hear ya Polybius Apr 29 #42

You do know that the racist, traitorous scum who was responsible for niyad Apr 30 #45

I see your point, but can't agree Polybius Apr 30 #48

We've lived in a very red intermountain west state for 45 years. yonder Apr 29 #6

Don't worry about what they think, when you're there, enjoy it and you'll find that you had a good time, SWBTATTReg Apr 29 #7

The "Dignity: Of Earth and Sky" statue near Chamberlain on I 90. niyad Apr 29 #8

Wow, I hadn't heard of that Polybius Apr 30 #43

She is amazing. Did you see the images from the other side? niyad Apr 30 #47

Actually it's real nice in moniss Apr 29 #10

Where? Doing what? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 29 #11

i'm going with my MIL proud patriot Apr 29 #20

air conditioning. sun glasses. Tetrachloride Apr 29 #12

Enjoy. Most everyone is friendly Onthefly Apr 29 #13

Go for the recreation and areas of natural beauty and ignore the politics unless it is your goal hlthe2b Apr 29 #14

sage advice , thanks proud patriot Apr 29 #21

You said what I just typed only much better. kr PufPuf23 Apr 29 #25

I work for a trucking company up there. imanamerican63 Apr 29 #15

My recommendations? Be white, be male, leave your dog at home. Midnight Writer Apr 29 #16

Take a book. LudwigPastorius Apr 29 #18

I wouldn't ever go there again in the first place NanaCat Apr 29 #19

Consider doing some trips to wyoming, montana, colorado Chakaconcarne Apr 29 #22

There is beautiful nature in parts of South Dakota. PufPuf23 Apr 29 #23

It is an amazing state. Kid Berwyn Apr 29 #24

The Badlands are amazing, definitely worth seeing. Ocelot II Apr 29 #27

Visit Deadwood and play some poker. Rhiagel Apr 29 #28

I live in the western part of the state (Black Hills). Very red here, but pretty progressive around Sioux Falls. Paha Sapa Apr 29 #29

I recognize your user name... electric_blue68 Apr 30 #52

Chakaconcarne (above) recommended: Consider doing some trips to wyoming, montana, colorado SupportSanity Apr 29 #30

About 8 years ago I flew from Pittsburgh to Rapid City to meet up with a Caravan Tour doc03 Apr 29 #31

Thank you for mentioining Art Alley. Several years ago, a friend made niyad Apr 30 #46

Two Words TlalocW Apr 29 #32

Enjoy it? WarGamer Apr 29 #33

age ZonkerHarris Apr 29 #34

Thanks for the great Advice and ideas proud patriot Apr 29 #35

Visit the Mammoth Site frogmarch Apr 29 #36

oh man that looks so cool proud patriot Apr 30 #49

What are you driving? And other tips. duckworth969 Apr 29 #38

ok I will pack accordingly proud patriot Apr 30 #50

Set your watch back to 1962. Liberal In Texas Apr 29 #39

They have a lot of wildlife worth seeing ripcord Apr 29 #40

I'm hoping for buffalo proud patriot Apr 30 #51

Throw some plumeria blossoms in your suitcases! AuntyGravity Apr 30 #53