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JohnSJ

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

Reply to Uncle Joe (Original post)

Thu Mar 13, 2025, 12:51 PM

Mar 2025

hand if this resistance is moving independents, that will move the needle.

Personally I don't think the pain from this administration's draconian policies have yet trickled down enough to cause enough pain to the general public to resist, but with the April 1 additional tariffs pending, that could change the paradigm.

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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