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Rural/Farm Life

ArkansasDemocrat1

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25. Welcome to my world

Reply to OnionPatch (Original post)

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 11:15 AM

Oct 2024

At least I live in a purple city with the opportunity to meet like minded folk.

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Getting depressed. I have my dream but.... [View all] OnionPatch Oct 2024 OP

I would look for the cultural activities that draw from the left ramen Oct 2024 #1

These are good ideas. Thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #4

Does your county have a Democratic group? radical noodle Oct 2024 #2

There is a college town nearby OnionPatch Oct 2024 #7

The Unitarian Church is a great option radical noodle Oct 2024 #12

The county Democratic Party probably has a website online - Google the county Democratic Party rurallib Oct 2024 #15

Former UU minister turned librarian, here. intheflow Oct 2024 #20

The book High Conflict: How we get stuck and how we get out by Amanda Ripley EverHopeful Oct 2024 #3

I'm going to look into that book, thanks! OnionPatch Oct 2024 #13

Faux on cable and H8 Radio ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #23

I remember when hate radio began. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #37

don't stress over meeting rural liberals jcgoldie Oct 2024 #5

I wish I was that brave. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #9

California Old Okie Oct 2024 #21

It's bizarre. There are all kinds of people in California. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #24

I have the perfect sign for you! It will blend in with all the others & they may not even notice what it says! CrispyQ Oct 2024 #34

Local Farmer's market jcgoldie Oct 2024 #6

The farmer's market! Yes. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #10

My wife and I are in a similar situation. 70sEraVet Oct 2024 #8

I wish you lived near me! I love local history and genealogy. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #11

we are libs in a red rural area RainCaster Oct 2024 #14

A year from now... rubbersole Oct 2024 #16

It's pretty much the same here for me - TBF Oct 2024 #17

Being naturally antisocial helps Kali Oct 2024 #18

Most counties have a Dem headquarters. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #19

I really should do that, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #26

I am doing volunteer work for the election here. appleannie1 Oct 2024 #41

Look for your county Democrats. murielm99 Oct 2024 #22

I will, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #27

Right now I have no energy for anything. murielm99 Oct 2024 #29

Welcome to my world ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #25

Arkansas is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 2024 #28

There are beautiful places here ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 2024 #30

My husband and I just visited Sana Fe. 1WorldHope Oct 2024 #31

Good comment, 1WorldHope! brakester Oct 2024 #36

True that not all liberals are likeable, lol. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #38

Our public library usually has progressive folks kerouac2 Oct 2024 #32

Move near a college town Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #33

I live near two major universities. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #39

If you live over the Blue Ridge Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #40

Thanks. I am in Augusta County. OnionPatch Oct 2024 #42

I'm in southern Albemarle Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #43

It truly is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 2024 #44

Drive the Blue Ridge parkway. Keepthesoulalive Oct 2024 #45

We are in the same situation rockbluff botanist Oct 2024 #35

I feel the same way! i live 10 miles from town so even a jug of milk takes 20 miles rt samnsara Jan 23 #46

i live 12 miles from town in the woods, in a canyon samnsara Feb 3 #47