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Trueblue Texan

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7. One of the best things about protests...

Reply to 3_Limes (Original post)

Sat Mar 28, 2026, 04:19 PM

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...is you learn you are definitely not alone: others see and are upset with the same things you are freaked out about. Another great thing is the contacts you make and connections with folks who are active in the resistance. So glad you joined!

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