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OldBaldy1701E

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1. And, there is the problem we have with most of us.

Reply to Dulcinea (Original post)

Sat Jun 21, 2025, 06:36 AM

Jun 21

“I couldn’t stay silent,” Greenfield said. “It was literally outside of my front door.”

Why did you stay silent until then, assuming you are not in favor of the current regime and its actions?

The average American is not going to act until it is happening to them or right beside them.

So, how do we get past the apathy? Make sure every American feels personally threatened? Because that seems to be the only way to get the numbers we need to change things.

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Many Americans are witnessing immigration arrests for the first time and reacting [View all] Dulcinea Jun 21 OP

And, there is the problem we have with most of us. OldBaldy1701E Jun 21 #1

Sadly, you are quite correct. niyad Jun 21 #3

K&R! William769 Jun 21 #2

It is good to see you. niyad Jun 21 #4

Thank you. William769 Jun 21 #5