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sl8

(13,769 posts)
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 08:53 AM Nov 2021

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Martin Eden

(12,867 posts)
1. Joe Biden is a decent humam being, sincerely trying to heal our country
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:18 AM
Nov 2021

Today's Republican Party has no decency, no shame, no Christian morals, and no regard for what are supposed to be conservative values.

jaxexpat

(6,828 posts)
3. All you said is agonizingly true.
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:39 AM
Nov 2021

And more painful as it is the same people who divide their neighbors along manufactured lines who could, with their energies redirected, repair not only the nation but also the world's restoration. Opportunities missed are so much more poignant as they grow more rare as time runs out.

Martin Eden

(12,867 posts)
8. "divide their neighbors along manufactured lines"
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 10:07 AM
Nov 2021

I've been saying for years that the bitter polarization of the American people is not due to any inherent conflict of interest; a wedge has intentionally been driven between us by those who maintain and increase their wealth and power by keeping us at each other's throats.

The malefactors of great wealth and their servants in the Republican Party have been very successful at getting nearly half the country to vote against their own best interests, triggering their fear and anger with culture wars on race, religion, and pseudo patriotism.

And it's only getting more dangerous in this age of Trumpism. The bigots and the haters feel liberated to express their inner deplorable, and they love Dear Leader for it. The "conservative" movement in America is going past oligarchy into fascism.

The future of our democracy is under its greatest threat since the Civil War, and the outcome is far from certain.

 
11. "Christian morals" are overrated.
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 10:30 AM
Nov 2021

Their behavior bears little to no resemblance to anything taught by the fictional character "Jesus Christ."

WHITT

(2,868 posts)
2. I Saw Something Vintage-Looking
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:32 AM
Nov 2021

that I liked, but didn't click the ad, I went directly to the website, and it looked really nice, but then I noticed they had a bunch of 'Let's Go Brandon' items, so I just dumped out.

Tanuki

(14,918 posts)
4. If anyone would like to donate directly to the food shelf to offset any loss
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:48 AM
Nov 2021

of donations, here is their contact information:
https://www.foodpantries.org/li/brandon_area_emergency_food_shelf_05733

sl8

(13,769 posts)
7. Thank you. Also, the town lists different information:
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 10:00 AM
Nov 2021
https://www.townofbrandon.com

[ Emphasis added ]

Brandon Emergency Food Shelf
Brandon has a robust and active emergency food shelf delivery program thanks to the efforts of Director Kathy Mathis and her board of volunteer drivers as well as the generosity of the businesses and people in our community that make donations.

To request emergency food shelf aid: Contact Kathy Mathis: (802) 247-6720 or (802) 247-3121, katmathis@gmail.com

To make a donation to the food shelf:
Financial donations can be mailed to the Brandon Town Offices, 49 Center Street, Brandon VT 05733.


Food donations are gladly accepted. Please be sure to check the expiration dates on any donations; they cannot accept expired food. They are specifically looking for the following foods.

Canned Soup, specifically Chicken Noodle, Tomato and Vegetable
Crackers
Peanut Butter
Canned Tuna
Mayonnaise
Pasta and Sauce
Canned Chili
Canned Meat
Toilet Paper
We have drop boxes for donations outside of the Brandon Town Office during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)

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Ohioboy

(3,243 posts)
5. Republicans....
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:54 AM
Nov 2021

thesquanderer

(11,986 posts)
6. Ironically, when a person/company/campaign receives something of value from an unsavory source...
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 09:56 AM
Nov 2021

...they often say they will not use it and instead donate it to charity.

So what is the charity supposed to do with stuff that came from an unsavory source?

I half expect this charity to say, "we will not accept these donations, instead we will contribute them to the Democratic party."

bucolic_frolic

(43,161 posts)
9. Which might indicate the type of money behind LGB sickos
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 10:08 AM
Nov 2021

Gee I just realized it's an LGB acronym ... that must really get them off!

keithbvadu2

(36,806 posts)
10. Go to their event and donate food in the name of the 'atonement fund for child molesting done by Re
Sun Nov 14, 2021, 10:23 AM
Nov 2021

Go to their event and donate food in the name of the 'atonement fund for child molesting done by Republicans'.

See if they accept it.

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