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NQAS

(10,749 posts)
Wed May 11, 2022, 07:42 PM May 2022

There is so much to divide us

Question.

Will overturning Roe be the breaking point for the country?

In terms of violence, migration, terrorism, etc?

Sure, GOTV. Very important, and, who knows, maybe that could stimulate change if the votes bring in dems. But as fast as we might be able to vote, millions are being radicalized in what used to be called churches but are actually nothing of the sort now.

As I wrote in another post earlier today, it’s easy and something of a cop out, to be a pessimist. But as I scan the commentary online, it reads more like preparation for battle than anything else. The antagonism, the hostility, is palpable. There is no common ground. We are living in two different countries, and one side revels in fanning the flames.

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There is so much to divide us (Original Post) NQAS May 2022 OP
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2022 #1
We'd be better off divorced... WarGamer May 2022 #2
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2022 #6
I appreciate your opinion. WarGamer May 2022 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music May 2022 #8
Are you asking if violence and terrorism will result if Alito's opinion survives? Hoyt May 2022 #3
We, who support equal rights Deuxcents May 2022 #4
I'm 68 years old, Mr.Bill May 2022 #5

Response to NQAS (Original post)

WarGamer

(12,444 posts)
2. We'd be better off divorced...
Wed May 11, 2022, 07:57 PM
May 2022

A married couple that scream at each other daily and live in misery shouldn't be forced to stay together.

Just figure out the logistics and I'm fine with it.

I live in California so I already have an idea how it'd be.

Just to prove my point... a Court today said that the State ban on 21 year olds buying guns is unconstitutional.

That means we need a new Constitution.

Response to WarGamer (Reply #2)

WarGamer

(12,444 posts)
7. I appreciate your opinion.
Wed May 11, 2022, 08:33 PM
May 2022

Then prepare for things to get MUCH worse.

You'll be pleading for the divorce.

Roe v Wade is just the start.

Give them one or two more 4 year periods of absolute power and we're done.

Because a lot of them have the same goal as you, defeating the opposition.

We're sliding towards a Right Wing authoritarian gov't...

If you don't get the divorce, the boot will be at ALL of our throats.

Response to WarGamer (Reply #7)

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
3. Are you asking if violence and terrorism will result if Alito's opinion survives?
Wed May 11, 2022, 07:59 PM
May 2022

Don’t think that’s going to help anything. But I’m sure I’m in minority.

Deuxcents

(16,218 posts)
4. We, who support equal rights
Wed May 11, 2022, 07:59 PM
May 2022

Have not trashed, firebombed or murdered those who say they are pro life. They have been violent, not us. Demonstrators and chalk on sidewalks are not violent. All I can say is..I hope it does not get violent on either side.

Mr.Bill

(24,292 posts)
5. I'm 68 years old,
Wed May 11, 2022, 07:59 PM
May 2022

and there have always been a large amount of people in this country that I have no desire to be united with. This is not a new thing to me.

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