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Julie Dahlman's avatar

I've been so complacent living in Oregon and having great representation in Washington and in Oregon legislature and trying to call other representatives when I can get thru. What more can a person do especially one that is closer to the end of life than middle of life? Very sad that the last decade of life will be filled with chaos, corporate gouging on prices, and disastrous weather conditions all across these "United"? States of America. But I am very grateful for you Thom, Free Speech TV, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren and many other organization that tirelessly work to keep democracy alive. I was out in the streets in 60's and 70's and then again in 2000's. Alot of wins back then that are no longer as they have been shattered. Men's revenge is front and center and putting us women in their place, barefoot and one step behind her man. WTF Our media is owned by billionaires who do not provide us with good information or analysis as you discussed yesterday and I got tagged by (?) for naming them lamestreet media.

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Kathy Tankersley's avatar

I agree with commenter Julie on feeling frustration that our so-called “ Golden Years” are only a mirage. Mostly because of worries that the political lean toward fascist policies will take this country down that path unless Americans fight back, especially considering a lot of our parents of my generation fought fascism during WWII. I have lived in S. California all my life and other than a few Republican mis- administrations ( Ronnie raygun to name one) I am grateful that I live in a mostly progressive state. So yes, I am “ woke” and proud of it. What’s the alternative? Non-woke and stupid? Ignorant and racist? Uneducated and a conspiracy follower? Yes, California also has segments of right wing enclaves and I live in one unfortunately, where the representative of my district votes Republican Party line. Typical hypocrite who does photo ops with veterans then votes against the burn pit bill and other budget assistance to the VA. It’s just disgusting when you call or email these jerks that you get the Republican talking points of total BS. And nothing changes for the better. We are also going through horrible weather right now in California raising concerns about whether this is a one time mega storm and the climate change bill has come due or the new normal for us. I am grateful for Governor Newsome and his leadership, overall. So yeah, I vote every election, donate to candidates when I can, call representatives with concerns from my little neck of the woods. And being retired I have the time to read information from different sources because I don’t feel the major networks spend enough time on facts and details concentrating instead on “ both sides” fluff pieces and entertainment. So yes, they are “lame” in my opinion.

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