And tbh that's totally fair. I know most blue states are way less gun-toting for obvious (gun violence) reasons. I suppose I'm just surprised I'm not seeing this topic talked about more in democratic circles, given how front-of-mind the issue has been. - ThreadSky

ashwynne.bsky.social • 12 days ago

And tbh that's totally fair. I know most blue states are way less gun-toting for obvious (gun violence) reasons. I suppose I'm just surprised I'm not seeing this topic talked about more in democratic circles, given how front-of-mind the issue has been.

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alisa180.bsky.social•12 days ago

There *has* been more discussion, but in terms of self-defense. Actually striking would set the literal army of crazies on us. We're not dumb or reckless enough to give the bloodthirsty, mouth-frothing part of the country civil war. They'll have to shoot first.

Why yes it's tense here.

ashwynne.bsky.social•12 days ago

Then I stand corrected! I'm glad people are talking about it, though obviously it's absolutely tragic that we're at this point at all. Most of my (democratic) USA friends have been incredibly apathetic about what's happening... which has been really disheartening, but at least it's not everyone!

alisa180.bsky.social•12 days ago

You have to realize most of us fought really hard since Trump 1.0. Blue cities tried implementing laws to take initiative, only for GOP governors to 'pre-empt' them (ex. forbidding cities from raising the minimum wage). Family and friends have torn apart over the right/MAGA-left divide.

alisa180.bsky.social•12 days ago

And it feels like it all came to nothing past election. Having done everything we could, surrounded by brainwashed MAGAhats who are just waiting for an excuse to pull the trigger, AND our federal Dem representatives aren't doing nearly enough, with Biden even 'welcoming back' Trump post-election...

alisa180.bsky.social•12 days ago

It's no wonder those who can afford to have decided to tune out for now. Esp. in blue states where state governments are stepping up to the plate like they were elected to. What else can we do? Most of us can't even afford a trip to DC. And peaceful protests are ignored.

alisa180.bsky.social•12 days ago

We've been telling the ICE to scram when they show, but other things like funding we can't impact like that. I live in WA state (thank god), but there's literally nothing else we can do but protest and look to our state admin.

Its been *exhausting* since Trump 1.0. Cut your friends a little slack.

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