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usaf-vet

(6,783 posts)
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 05:09 PM Jul 2024

I have to say that I am discouraged, and disappointed with the fact that the wife and I aren't able to spend unlimited..

... amount of money to stay informed and still manage to pay our bills. Considering we need to get through our retirement. We have donated to every Democratic candidate on the ticket. We have sent several hundreds of dollars to President Biden and our State Senator and Representative races.

And now, one of the organizations that we follow and listen to their podcasts is having a three-way conversation (tease) about Biden possibly needing to step down for the good of the country. They are discussing President Harris and her chances................... then nothing!!!!

If we want to hear and participate, we would need to spend another minimum of $100.00 to get a full subscription. Pay or stay uninformed.

Just maybe, considering the massive shift the country has had in the last week. Maybe, just maybe, they can tell us what to do with our limited dollars to best get Democrats elected and in control. Yet now, with a discussion about a President Harris, those conversations will cost yet more money.

How many other retirees can't afford the cost of maintaining our democracy? When I say retirees, that means we have spent at least 65 years doing what our country has asked of us, and now, when we are still needed, there is an admission to get in the door.

Do I sound discouraged and frustrated? There has been a quantum shift in the last week, and we CAN't hear what's next.

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I have to say that I am discouraged, and disappointed with the fact that the wife and I aren't able to spend unlimited.. (Original Post) usaf-vet Jul 2024 OP
Save your money. dchill Jul 2024 #1
I'm curious what podcast costs $100 to subscribe... AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #2
I intentionally didn't mention them. But they are there. They do offer a lot of free stuff. But there has been a quantum usaf-vet Jul 2024 #3
I read your post AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #4
I'm not going to answer that question. Like I said they do offer some good free stuff so I don't want to hurt them.... usaf-vet Jul 2024 #5
YOu won't back up your claim, got it NT AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #6
So you are going to call me a liar. So if I tell you and everyone usaf-vet Jul 2024 #7
Target for what? AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #8
For maybe suggesting Biden should resign making VP Harris the 47 president. usaf-vet Jul 2024 #9
I didn't realize that was illegal AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #10
Who said it was -30- usaf-vet Jul 2024 #11
Why would they be targeted? AZSkiffyGeek Jul 2024 #12
-30- usaf-vet Jul 2024 #13

usaf-vet

(6,783 posts)
3. I intentionally didn't mention them. But they are there. They do offer a lot of free stuff. But there has been a quantum
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 05:46 PM
Jul 2024

Shift in our politics, and they are discussing the possibility of a president Harris. You can read the rest in the full post.

usaf-vet

(6,783 posts)
5. I'm not going to answer that question. Like I said they do offer some good free stuff so I don't want to hurt them....
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 06:08 PM
Jul 2024

...and the good stuff they do. And make them a target for those who lurk here with a different agenda than the majority of DUer.

Like I said, I'm discouraged, disappointed, and frustrated, and I don't know what we need to do next.

usaf-vet

(6,783 posts)
7. So you are going to call me a liar. So if I tell you and everyone
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 07:16 PM
Jul 2024

...else how are you going to apologize to me and them? For making them a possible target.

AZSkiffyGeek

(12,507 posts)
8. Target for what?
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 07:19 PM
Jul 2024

If you honestly believe your secret $100 podcast that is the best source of reliable information will become a target if you expose this wonderful source, I’ve got news for you…

AZSkiffyGeek

(12,507 posts)
12. Why would they be targeted?
Wed Jul 3, 2024, 07:35 PM
Jul 2024

Who is targeting them?
Why are they targeting them?
Apparently they aren’t afraid of being “targeted” since they are publishing a blog on the Internet.
But you are apparently so concerned they’ll be targeted you won’t even say what this magical blog that you can’t even afford to support.

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