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Old 11-16-2023, 12:52 AM   #16517
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How would it feel to be Rachel Notley and lose to someone like you described? Ouch!
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Probably awful and defeating.

I think we all grew up sort of naïve and thinking the world will get better, good ideas beat out bad, collective interests should trump selfish interests, liars are bad, helping people is better than hurting people, those in need should be helped by those with more, etc. It has been tough for all of us - Notley included - seeing how strong and misguided the right wing was become. And the glee they take in it is the most distasteful part.

It really is difficult to accept, understand and keep motivated to try to improve things for people who just want to ruin everything.
Best two posts back to back in this thread by far. So on point and tragic at the same time.
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