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Permanent damage has been done to our relationships with countries that have always been our allies.

Permanent damage has to our economic markets, since everyone now knows that everything can change on the whim of a single man.

Permanent damage has been done to any reputation we've had as a supporter of democracy worldwide now that we've abandoned our support of Ukraine.

Permanent damage has been done to our own faith in our country. Any pride I had in our values and democracy has slipped away, now I know that they were all illusions.






> Permanent damage has been done to our own faith in our country. Any pride I had in our values and democracy has slipped away, now that I know that they were illusions.

I understand this feeling but this quote has been helpful to me.

“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it" - Mark Twain

This is a dark time for America. But we shouldn’t turn our backs. The next few years will be painful. As patriots we need to work toward making it better. Take care of your neighbors. Work toward seeing the change you want in the midterms. Demand accountability from your representatives.


I don't buy it anymore. The billionaires are in charge and we can't fight them. Best thing do is run and hide.

It’s very sad you feel that way. It’s ok for you to feel defeated but why go to the trouble of discouraging others?



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