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Linda & Allen Delzell's avatar

I, also, am at a loss for words. Thank you, Deda, for your ability to make us think and to act.

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Margaret P's avatar

Thank you for your words. I am a a loss for mine right now.

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David's avatar

I have asked the National DNC and our North Carolina Dem Party to set up one day each month (like the 3rd Sat.) for PRO-democracy actions... a march, a demo, (whatever) based on practices that are needed in a democratic society - the right to free speech, peaceful demonstrations, fair voting, making our own health care decisions, celebrating middle class and working class and more. We need to be SEEN as opposing the anti-democratic/oligarchy efforts.

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Deda Edney's avatar

David, it's such a good idea to contact the national and state parties so they have an idea of people want and would participate in. Yes, it's so important to be seen -- excellent to point this out. Thank you for your comments.

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M. Christopher's avatar

Chris Kruse aka DJ Sgt.Rock! I would like to donate* (i.e gratis) my very eclectic music catalog of playlists from Gospel-Blugrass-Jazz- 50’s R&R - 60’S R&R-70’S R&R - NEW AGE, etc.

I’ve been Rockin’ the house since my first Mobile DJ gig in 1974! Gig’s range from a 2 day gig in Germany - Cuba - Ohio - Pennsylvania - Duke Chapel, SC & North to Michigan,

I have DJ’d for the DEM’S parade on Labor Day, 4th of July, etc.

if y’all have any fundraising aspirations I’M THE DJ (*) I’ll do the gig for free $000.00

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Deda Edney's avatar

Chris, your offer is splendid! I will get the word out to organizers in our area, since fundraising continues to be vital. All our thanks. Your experience is priceless!

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B. Sheila Clendenning's avatar

What else?

I'm focusing more on LOCAL.

Also continuing to rely on Heather Cox Richardson et al for news

and occasionally, a bit more esoterically, folks like:

https://mailchi.mp/revolutionarylove.org/see-no-stranger-5430253?e=d04e5d3950

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Deda Edney's avatar

Sheila, I'm so glad you made the point about local first. Yes, HCR! And thank you for the website reference. Thank you!

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E Dicey's avatar

Thank you Deda. I oppose it. I will oppose it.

I start to feel sympathy for the state's rights proponents that I have thought were wrong all these years. I am planning to pay more attention to state politics.

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Deda Edney's avatar

I'm glad you focused in on states' rights, since this seems to be where the battlegrounds are, especially in the courts. Our state Supreme Court issue right now will set the precedent for the rest. Thank you for your comment.

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M. Christopher's avatar

Chris Kruse aka DJ Sgt.Rock! I would like to donate* (i.e gratis) my very eclectic music catalog of playlists from Gospel-Blugrass-Jazz- 50’s R&R - 60’S R&R-70’S R&R - NEW AGE, etc.

I’ve been Rockin’ the house since my first Mobile DJ gig in 1974! Gig’s range from a 2 day gig in Germany - Cuba - Ohio - Pennsylvania - Duke Chapel, SC & North to Michigan,

I have DJ’d for the DEM’S parade on Labor Day, 4th of July, etc.

if y’all have any fundraising aspirations I’M THE DJ (*) I’ll do the gig for free $000.00

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Brenda Cameron's avatar

Well said! Love the metaphor. Love the Contrarian. I anticipate much success with this media source.

Best!

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Deda Edney's avatar

Brenda, thank you for your view on The Contrarian. And on the post's metaphor - a little sci-fi seems appropriate right now.

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