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Last night I went to a candlelight #vigil for blah blah #Trump shit in a gazebo in a small town park. I live in a #smallTown (~20K people). There were 30-50 in attendance. I'm 55 and was one of the younger people. There were songs and brief speeches. Talk of how we will vote like crazy next time, etc. It was over in 40 minutes (remember: old people).

I couldn't stop thinking that the League of Women Voters (the organizing body) was hopelessly on the back foot. These people, many of whom I know and protested with during Trump 1, seem to be under the impression we merely have an awful president.

I was crying as I left. I hope I'm wrong, but I couldn't stop thinking

  1. Trump keeps making batshit/hateful "pronouncements" via #ExecutiveOrders, #twitter, and #TruthSocial.

  2. Many/most of those represent violations of law/ #constitution and always arrogation of powers that are legally held by #Congress or #SCOTUS.

  3. Nobody is stopping him.

  4. What do you call a system of government where one asshole says whatever shit comes to his mind or makes him wealthier or makes him more powerful, and he always gets what he wants?

I was crying as I left. I hope I'm wrong, but I think we're in a #dictatorship, now. I think we have a chance to save ourselves from this as a long-term situation, but who is going to do that? Not the #Republicans, who are desperate to kiss Trump's ass harder than each other. And not the #Democrats, if all we do is have 40-minute candlelight vigils in out-of-the-way parks where nobody will be inconvenienced or even have to be aware of what we're doing.

As an atheist, I rarely find myself inside churches, but for some reason, I love their aesthetics from the outside. And while I’m not big fun of the church as an institution, especially in the U.S., where it meddles in politics, tries to regulate my body, dictate who I can love, and control what my kids learn in school, I still enjoy small-town churches. They add a certain charm to these towns, like a piece of history that somehow makes the place feel more complete

1st photo: elan 7e | Fuji 400 | White Bear Lake, MN
2nd photo: Pentax KX | Fuji 400 | Scandia, MN

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2nd Street Bike Lane

A bike lane runs through a city street, marked with a green path and bike symbols. Flanked by tall buildings and parked cars, the street is clear under a bright, blue sky.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Great River Road

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Downtown La Crosse WI

A quiet city street showcases several historic buildings with ornate architectural details under a vibrant blue sky. Cars are parked along the roadside,
La Crosse, Wisconsin

Great River Road

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Street Corner With Peeking Sun

Historic buildings line this small-town street corner under a clear blue sky, with the sun peeking over a corner rooftop. Several cars are parked along the road, giving the scene a quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Winona, Minnesota

Great River Road

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Winona Riverfront Park

A scenic view of Winona Bridge spans across a wide, calm Mississippi River, under a bright blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds. A paved pathway runs alongside the river, leading towards the bridge, with autumn trees in the background.

Winona, Minnesota

Great River Road

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Sunlight Spiling Out on 3rd Street

Sunlight casts sharp shadows on a quiet street corner, highlighting the vibrant red brick building with large windows. The street appears empty, with a mix of modern and vintage architecture lining the sidewalk.

Winona, Minnesota

Great River Road

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Winona Bridge Over the Mississippi

A quiet road stretches into the distance, bordered by colorful autumn foliage under a bright blue sky with fluffy clouds. Vehicles travel in both directions, passing over a bridge that disappears into the hilly landscape.

Winona, Minnesota

Great River Road

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Grandad Bluff From the Pavilion

A stone pavilion with wooden beams offers a stunning view of a distant landscape featuring autumn foliage and a tall flagpole. The scene is framed by the structure's columns, enhancing the contrast between the warm colors of the tree and the cool tones of the sky.

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Great River Road

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Sunlight Shinning Down on Main Street

A small town street is lined with red brick buildings, colorful awnings, and American flags, giving a quaint, charming atmosphere. Cars are parked along the sides, while people stroll past the shops, enjoying a sunny day.

Galena, Illinois

Great River Road

#GalenaIL #GalenaIllinois #visitGalena #GreatRiverRoad #SmallTown #TravelPhotography #Travel #roadTrip #photography #explore #Sunlight #MainStreet

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