Lessen for political observers. Just because a cause gets a lot of people out into the streets, a lot of media attention to the point that winning seems inevitable does not mean said cause is actually popular.
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Professionally Identified and joined WP August 26, 2013
DSM 5: Autism Spectrum Disorder, DSM IV: Aspergers Moderate Severity
“My autism is not a superpower. It also isn’t some kind of god-forsaken, endless fountain of suffering inflicted on my family. It’s just part of who I am as a person”. - Sara Luterman