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You're going to find folks here who share your feelings, scared, angry, frustrated, we've all had those feelings ever since the night of November 8th and it just gets worse by the day. But one advantage we have is that we're on the right side of things, history is on our side, as well. With the latest revelations, the tide seems to be turning, and there's starting to be more hope here, too.
I've been on DU since early 2003 and have learned so much here since then. The Bush* years were pretty dark, then Obama came along and things changed, not enough for some, but I blame the Republican obstruction for that. In my experience, DUers are the smartest people on the internets and the ideas and depth of knowledge here still continues to impress me. I learn something new here everyday.
So stick around and the ideas and perspective here should give you hope. I've been a nervous wreck since I woke up at 3am on election night, just in time to see the unimaginable on the TV news. But I continue to read here and engage with others and try to remember that things have changed before and they will again. Granted, I don't remember seeing or experiencing anything like this in my lifetime, but things are changing pretty fast and from what I've read, I really don't think they can sustain it. With the resignation of Flynn and the investigations to come, not to mention the activism that has swept the country, something has to change. I wish it would happen faster, but I've learned to be patient.
That said, welcome to DU! We're glad to have you with us! 