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PoindexterOglethorpe

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8. I am recommending the book

Reply to Dan (Original post)

Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:37 PM

Apr 22

"The Fourth Turning Is Here" by Neil Howe. I believe it pretty much outlines what is going to be happening over the next few years.

The truly scary thing is that this fourth turning may not turn out well, unlike every other such turning going back some 500 years.

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Do you ever wonder, with Trump [View all] Dan Apr 22 OP

Sadly it depends on the economy. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 22 #1

So, you're suggesting that if egg prices don't fall Dan Apr 22 #3

America has a strong small l small d liberal democratic tradition. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 22 #9

This crisis has ripped off some masks. yardwork Apr 23 #28

The chances of a soft landing expired on Nov fifth. Hugin Apr 23 #14

Rather sad you think that. Dan Apr 23 #15

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In Fire..... Fichefinder Apr 22 #4

I was going to say "badly," but your prediction Fichefinder is probably closer to the horror we face . . . Journeyman Apr 22 #5

Well, today a neighbor from down the street I never spoke with, just waved to, Bluethroughu Apr 22 #6

Another shining light of hope. Dan Apr 22 #7

That's what I thought. Bluethroughu Apr 22 #10

I am recommending the book PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 22 #8

Have to remember this. Dan Apr 23 #13

Googling turned up Strauss-Howe generational theory BadgerKid Apr 23 #22

I hope it ends badly for Dump.... Very, very badly..... Blue Owl Apr 23 #11

I think everyone on DU are in agreement with you. Dan Apr 23 #12

Yes..I wonder ?? ellise Apr 23 #16

What do you mean by " too late.". Dan Apr 23 #17

For this to be over, there have to be trials, like Nuremberg. CountMyVote4Reality Apr 23 #18

trump can weasel out of a fair trial. rampartd Apr 23 #26

In fire 0rganism Apr 23 #19

He is in a headlong rush. He may be thinking he might not survive 4 years. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 23 #20

If We're Lucky... DET Apr 23 #21

Your thoughts are interesting.... Dan Apr 23 #24

I really hate to sound negative so early in the morning ecstatic Apr 23 #23

I agree with you Dan Apr 23 #25

I'm noticing a ramp up of interpersonal divides this week. yardwork Apr 23 #27

Interesting antidotal information. Dan Apr 23 #30

Everyone should be extremely concerned about our loss of democracy under tsf. lark Apr 23 #29

I read somewhere I think yesterday Dan Apr 23 #31