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Uncle Joe

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2. It may start with preaching to the choir because the faithful will be most open to the message, but

Reply to JohnSJ (Reply #1)

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 01:21 PM

Mar 2025

when the choir starts singing and the parishioners join in, even people outside the church can hear the gospel of democracy, justice and human rights.

As hell on earth spreads to the bottom line and/or lives of the public at large, the message will grow exponentially, the oppressed and the compassionate will be singing in the streets and their voices will become irresistible.

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As Trump steamrolls ahead, Democrats see a growing 'heartbeat' of resistance [View all] Uncle Joe Mar 2025 OP

Resistance from who? If the resistance is only preaching to choir, I don't think it will move the needle. On the other JohnSJ Mar 2025 #1

It may start with preaching to the choir because the faithful will be most open to the message, but Uncle Joe Mar 2025 #2

Sure, but that has been going on for years Joe. JohnSJ Mar 2025 #3

With modern communication, the world is moving much faster now John. Uncle Joe Mar 2025 #4

True, especially with social media, which is a double edged sword because not all information is accurate JohnSJ Mar 2025 #5

That has always been the case insofar as communications is concerned, but the movement against oligarchy Uncle Joe Mar 2025 #6