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Silver Gaia

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45. Atticus, I hear you. I am 63. I am with you in your frustration. I also remember what we did

Sun Dec 11, 2016, 05:54 AM

Dec 2016

and how we did it in the 60s and early 70s. We didn't always go by "the rules" because all that did was keep us in "our place." Sometimes, we had to just sidestep stupid rules and go for what we knew needed to be done.

Social media is great for organizing, but making posts and writing letters is nothing compared to the impact of thousands of people in the streets. Dammit, I want to DO something! Waiting until the 21st is just too late. By then, it's OVER. It's done. We need to be out there NOW.

And you are right. We need a LEADER. Who will do this? Who can do this? No one's going to listen to you or me... we might as well shout into the wind. We need someone to step forward who can shout from the rooftops so people will hear us. I have been carrying this frustration around in my heart for several weeks now, and am about to just EXPLODE.

I'm happy to step forward, but I need someone to point the way, a way for ALL of us to come together. Give me a rallying point! Without that, we are just flailing around. We need someone to lead us...

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I don't post that often and I'm sure many consider that a good thing. But, please, read this one. [View all] Atticus Dec 2016 OP

I'm 49 and I'm right with you underpants Dec 2016 #1

Yep taking my teens out of school Generator Dec 2016 #71

Bravo! Well said. rzemanfl Dec 2016 #2

I am with you. Lifelong Protester Dec 2016 #3

I wouldn't count on that digital to be easily accessed for too long rurallib Dec 2016 #4

Yup, that will be one of the first targets. n/t GP6971 Dec 2016 #82

I'm with you. I'll go up there, too. n/t tom_kelly Dec 2016 #5

I think the electors should insist he produce his tax returns Ilsa Dec 2016 #6

I'm wth you also. Let's do it n/t iluvtennis Dec 2016 #7

I think you are absolutely right. This situation calls for a mass uprising ... KPN Dec 2016 #8

Use the post in any way you wish. nt Atticus Dec 2016 #9

+1!!! THIS Dustlawyer Dec 2016 #73

I'm 60 and will be honored to follow you as a cog in the Trump machine! JoeOtterbein Dec 2016 #10

I'm 67 and been through all of that and then some. Scruffy1 Dec 2016 #16

I rarely post also, check this post I made to DU 15 years ago: JoeOtterbein Dec 2016 #25

Protests don't work anymore because 90-percent Dec 2016 #72

I will join all of you, ONLY to be.... lastlib Dec 2016 #78

There are likely millions and millions of people Control-Z Dec 2016 #11

That's what's so sad marlakay Dec 2016 #74

I've always loved Barry, but I think he really let us down this time. The signs were all there Pinkflamingo Dec 2016 #12

National strike Denis 11 Dec 2016 #13

i agree, and ya know the funny thing about a dem tilted strike? mopinko Dec 2016 #30

You need a permit to March On Washington, en masse Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #14

Don't know about anyone else, but filing for permits sounds too much like asking for permission. Atticus Dec 2016 #17

I understand what you say Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #19

Millions showing up in their cars can cause traffic gridlock too. MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #62

citation? roborob Dec 2016 #81

Heard it on the Thom Hartmann Show last week. Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #83

Washington Post wrote about the permits issue. Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #84

I just watched footage of the Chinese killing dissidents at Tiananmen Square. Trump would do that Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #15

If it will save America for my kids and grandkids, he can start with this old fart. nt Atticus Dec 2016 #18

Agreed. I would lay my body down for mine as well. I will if it becomes the only way. nt Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #22

Let them lock up this old bag. lapislzi Dec 2016 #85

"WE---need leadership to organize effective counter-measures and we need it NOW. " progressoid Dec 2016 #20

and it is NOT coming from democratic party leadership. tomp Dec 2016 #54

Ni it will come from Unions classykaren Dec 2016 #57

I am 74 yrs old.. cpmx2006 Dec 2016 #21

{{HUGS}} Maru Kitteh Dec 2016 #24

I grew up in Western NC but have been in the deepest blue of CA for moonscape Dec 2016 #29

I will be 72 years old in 8 days. anniebelle Dec 2016 #48

I, too, have had a physical, sick reaction. I think we need an ECONOMIC BOYCOTT. chimpymustgo Dec 2016 #50

Message auto-removed Name removed Dec 2016 #55

Agree AlexSFCA Dec 2016 #23

Even Nixon would find Jump, darn dolt offensive. He'd be marching too. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2016 #26

I fear we are on our own. We must be the hero WhiteTara Dec 2016 #27

There WILL be a march on Jan 21. s-cubed Dec 2016 #28

I may be there on the 21st of January, but--- Atticus Dec 2016 #32

I agree. The 21st is too late. By then, it's a done deal. Silver Gaia Dec 2016 #44

Right on, Atticus!! There with you! AgadorSparticus Dec 2016 #31

Any one who thinks social media awoke_in_2003 Dec 2016 #33

K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow Dec 2016 #34

Weekly! DC Protests! Pick a day and have them WEEKLY. Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #35

I'm in for twice month. I'm 14 hours away. nt Atticus Dec 2016 #37

Great! WEEKLY DC Anti-Trump Protest, will grow, and people will come when they can. Equinox Moon Dec 2016 #56

This may be a rhetorical question canetoad Dec 2016 #36

I'm with you. I keep thinking about the millions who fought & even died defending America... CaptainTruth Dec 2016 #38

Keith Olbermann barbtries Dec 2016 #39

65 million people laying down in the streets, sea to shining sea. This week. Demand the electors act Dems to Win Dec 2016 #40

Bravo. I'm 58 and I'll be proud to share a jail cell with you jg10003 Dec 2016 #41

Yes! People have been saying we must give money. Well, Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2016 #42

Keep posting, Atticus. democrank Dec 2016 #43

...rapid response system at DU Aimee in OKC Dec 2016 #76

Atticus, I hear you. I am 63. I am with you in your frustration. I also remember what we did Silver Gaia Dec 2016 #45

I'm not frustrated. I'm outraged! stollen Dec 2016 #46

I will be 60 in several days... Raster Dec 2016 #47

We put. I'm with you. (nt) Paladin Dec 2016 #49

Im going to Washington to protest. gwheezie Dec 2016 #51

He is not president yet...last ditch effort... N_E_1 for Tennis Dec 2016 #52

This is NOT a hyperbolic reply...but there is no answer short of secession or war. Moostache Dec 2016 #53

Hear, hear!! Missn-Hitch Dec 2016 #61

Some may find this declaration inspiring for our current events. Jacob Boehme Dec 2016 #58

No, I'm not new. I'm nightscanner repackaged, thanx, so pls don't "welcome me to DU." lambchopp59 Dec 2016 #59

by design, indeed woodchuck mom Dec 2016 #70

One thing I am sure of is that if it is going to hit the fan, sooner is better than later. world wide wally Dec 2016 #60

D.C. or state capitols? MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #63

DC, for sure. Atticus Dec 2016 #64

Good points. I am in. MarvinGardens Dec 2016 #67

10 yrs your junior LittleGirl Dec 2016 #65

"we will live to be outcasts in our own land". I'm not American but... Locut0s Dec 2016 #66

Reject the fascist and resist the fascism! blm Dec 2016 #68

K&R BSdetect Dec 2016 #69

K&R n/t Dalai_1 Dec 2016 #75

I've had the same thoughts running though my head lately, Atticus. I'm 64. Nitram Dec 2016 #77

I'll be there, all 64 years of me with a protest background! raven mad Dec 2016 #79

totally agree wildman76 Dec 2016 #80