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Without putting too fine a point on it, I think its safe to say that the situation in which we currently find ourselves SUX.
The USPS is being sabotaged, right in front of our eyes, and it appears that theres nothing that we can do about it. Were in the middle of a global pandemic, and we have no national strategy to deal with it. In fact, our government seems bound and determined to make matters worseinsisting on opening schools, businesses, and whatever else might aid in the rapid transmission of a deadly virus. Some 30+ million Americans are unemployed, and their supplemental benefits just ran out with nothing to replace them. Some 25+ million Americans are facing eviction, and the moratorium on evictions just expired with no likelihood that it will be reinstated in the near future. A lunatic is in control of the nations nuclear codes, and he has declared that any election in November THAT HE DOESNT WIN will be deemed fraudulent and invalid. Our very republic is being jeopardized by the person who is charged with running it. We have widespread civil unrest across the countryeven in our smaller cities and towns. Were in the deepest depression we have seen since the 1930s, and nobody with any power can do anything about it. Congress isnt even in session. Our divided government can not alleviate the economic calamity that any sane person can easily see coming. This just SUX.
And its taking a serious toll on my emotional health. I suspect that many of you are in the same boat, so heres what I suggest. Its not much, but its something that is well-worth celebrating.
Today, at least, I am just going to focus on the first night of the DNC and celebrate how beautiful the Democratic Party has become over the years that I have been watching it evolve.
When I joined DU in 2004, we were considered the liberal-left fringe of the party. Now, most of our beliefs, our ideals, and our policy positions are considered mainstream. DU didnt changenot much, anyway. The Democratic Party has changed, and it is a joy to behold.
Enjoy the convention, my friends and allies. Feel free to shed a few tears. I know I will.
-Laelth
MFGsunny
(2,356 posts)Laelth
(32,017 posts)Its about the only thing I have to look forward to, and its going to be glorious.
-Laelth
crickets
(25,893 posts)We all deserve a little positivity break now and again.
Leith
(7,802 posts)Although, luckily, I am housing and food secure, current events are taking a hell of a toll on me & mine, too. I keep hoping that we will have a Roaring Twenties after the pandemic like a century ago without another Great Depression before, during, or after.
I learned long ago to enjoy "the little things" in life - puppies wrestling, a child's laughter, the first bloom of spring. Right now, it's the Democratic Convention. We Democrats will make things better.