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Nona Walker's avatar

Excellent, Deda!

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Linda & Allen Delzell's avatar

The Democrats have to message about the importance of SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.... Fasten your seat belts, we are all in for a very bumpy ride!

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Deda Edney's avatar

Yes, Linda, you're right to bring up religion, probably the organizing principle behind it all. (Not the goal, which is power, I think, but the rallying cry.) Thank you.

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Margaret P's avatar

Excellent framing! Cultural Invasion! Yes! I'm going to use it. We are fighting the same thing in Polk County.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Sam and I think of you wonderful Democrats in Polk County. Your breakfasts are famous!

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cindy cheek's avatar

W OW! Pretty scary.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Cindy, the extremists are so well organized that we have to be relentless in getting the word out about what we're in for if they have their way.

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Alice Wellborn's avatar

Excellent piece! Everyone who reads this and wants to take action needs to share it on their social media to maximize reach.

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Deda Edney's avatar

Alice, a Hendersonville Democrat has shared it with many of the people we knew when Sam was running. This is just the beginning. We're ready.

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Peggy Reed's avatar

Love your storm metaphor! Beautiful writing, Deda, about a terrifying subject! Every single person opposed to authoritarian rule MUST vote this year!

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Deda Edney's avatar

Peggy, thank you for your support, both for the post and the politics. If we share the energy, we'll always have enough to help get our candidates elected!

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