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155. Phew! I saw the title and was ready to hit the trash button

Sat Oct 31, 2020, 04:56 AM

Oct 2020

But instead, I'll agree 100%. I have no tolerance for such posts and won't even waste time on them. Some are very attention-seeking and trollish even from long-standing members.
I don't have a problem with posts pointing out real-time issues with ballots, the voting process, etc. It's those emotional, re-living 2016, doomsday posts, that get me quick to hit the ignore button.
Even though I'm sure that most of us are nervous, we should go into this election with a positive spirit, positive energy. Nervous but hopeful/ optimistic and eager for Trump to be known as a "has been", that's my vibe going into the 2020 election. Biden was not my first choice but I must commend him on the phenomenal job that he did. The rest is up to us (the voters), to show and a vote, and to motivate others to vote. Pessimistic posts will do the opposite.

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Feeling Depressed? Worried That Trump Will Win? [View all] MineralMan Oct 2020 OP

K & R...nt Wounded Bear Oct 2020 #1

+1 BannonsLiver Oct 2020 #2

Good advice. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #13

Personally, Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #3

Well, some are just panicky and worried. MineralMan Oct 2020 #4

I've seen a couple who I believe do not belong here despite the fact they have Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #10

I'm sure you're right in some cases. MineralMan Oct 2020 #12

I have been trashing the OP's and putting the worst on ignore. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #23

Explain those other motives, please ThingsGottaChange Oct 2020 #144

Who am I? MineralMan Oct 2020 #166

some may be hidden trolls...not many but a few. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #170

Exactly the same thing was said to those of us who expressed concerns in 2016. Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #18

I'm not,in general,talking about Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #41

No. I take people at face value until they (specifically) have proven they are not trustworthy. Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #75

This isn't 2016. Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #107

So you say - Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #114

His path is very narrow. Anyway, I'm not trying Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #116

No problem with that - Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #132

Thank you. cwydro Oct 2020 #72

Yup. I'm realy tired of it. n/t Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #77

Well, Turin_C3PO Oct 2020 #91

yes, thank you jg10003 Oct 2020 #148

Of course people are worried and anxious... Dorian Gray Oct 2020 #153

Yup, agree. And my husband just got a job on Monday after being out of work for Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #26

Yay, great news! True Blue American Oct 2020 #105

God I hope so...the economy is bad. My hubs recruiter told him 200 to 300 applications Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #171

Whew. The Subject line made me think..... LakeArenal Oct 2020 #5

I've been blocking a lot of doomsayers this morning. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #6

Oh, Mineral Man. Laelth Oct 2020 #7

I agree with this. Mike 03 Oct 2020 #11

People are (rightly) frightened. Laelth Oct 2020 #19

Agreed, 100%. DU is our haven. It's our safe space, and for some of us, the only place... Native Oct 2020 #38

+1 n/t Laelth Oct 2020 #43

Of course and it is understandable to be worried. I worry. Who doesn't? But there are some who Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #172

Oh Laeith. Tis not what you say but how you say it. I may agree that in public discouse more c-rational Oct 2020 #81

+1 n/t Silent3 Oct 2020 #104

Agreed Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #127

it's a stressful time. barbtries Oct 2020 #8

No, I am not depresses despite the bullshit on MJ this morning...we will win, and maybe Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #9

+1000! mcar Oct 2020 #14

Yeah - we only want happy talk. Just like 2016. Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #15

I remember 2016 on DU very, very well, Ms. Toad. MineralMan Oct 2020 #17

You obviously don't remember it well, Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #20

Don't waste your time with him. greytdemocrat Oct 2020 #149

I remember quite well that the OP posted something similar in 2016. cwydro Oct 2020 #160

Again, just stunning to see people discouraging free speech here. cwydro Oct 2020 #159

And constant bad news demoralized voters and reduces the numbers of those who vote. Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #174

That goes for pundits as well crimycarny Oct 2020 #16

I agree. However, those pundits are not DUers. MineralMan Oct 2020 #24

I respect MM too - cilla4progress Oct 2020 #21

Anyone who posts on a political discussion forum should be prepared MineralMan Oct 2020 #28

Ditto. SWBTATTReg Oct 2020 #64

Yes, but, cilla4progress Oct 2020 #102

Totally agree, but sometimes the headline is misleading. Then I close it. patricia92243 Oct 2020 #36

Thank you, this is just what I needed...... a kennedy Oct 2020 #22

I see that I'm an outlier here, but I think it should be perfectly fine for... LAS14 Oct 2020 #25

I post what I want, when I want, and where I want. People are patricia92243 Oct 2020 #27

So do I. Yes, indeed, I do. MineralMan Oct 2020 #29

Didn't realiaze by the headline what it was about, or I certainly would patricia92243 Oct 2020 #33

And alert it! nt USALiberal Oct 2020 #46

Come on now. You want people to alert simply based on scipan Oct 2020 #122

For what reason can you alert on a post expressing anxiety? cwydro Oct 2020 #167

Sounds very authoritarian to me Beringia Oct 2020 #30

Does it? What authority do you suppose I have? MineralMan Oct 2020 #31

Authoritarian can be an attribute of someone who thinks they can/should... LAS14 Oct 2020 #34

It also brings to mind family dynamics, of don't criticize anything or else. Can come from Beringia Oct 2020 #37

Uh, no. I am aware that I have no authority, nor do I want any. MineralMan Oct 2020 #42

OK, here's the difference. It's great to disagree with people's opinions. What's not.. LAS14 Oct 2020 #52

"Feelings" are simply emotional responses. MineralMan Oct 2020 #57

Yes. True. But emotional responses are as legitimate on DU as the most cerebral opinion. LAS14 Oct 2020 #73

I agree Beringia Oct 2020 #84

Don't you try to have some authority. I thought you did. Beringia Oct 2020 #35

Not at all. I know full well that I have no authority. MineralMan Oct 2020 #39

No you didn't... Demsrule86 Oct 2020 #173

To me too. nt LAS14 Oct 2020 #32

C'mon man people are freaked the fuck out. SlogginThroughIt Oct 2020 #40

+1 n/t Laelth Oct 2020 #48

Being freaked out is an emotional response. MineralMan Oct 2020 #55

Well said, and completely agree. Rational response vs. a negative emotional response...why do c-rational Oct 2020 #60

Thanks. MineralMan Oct 2020 #63

So what? SlogginThroughIt Oct 2020 #67

They could be looking for reassurance treestar Oct 2020 #121

I am excited, but anxious Johnny2X2X Oct 2020 #44

Thank you. SophieJean Oct 2020 #129

I have trashed many threads the last few days Rice4VP Oct 2020 #45

People think not being hopeful will help them. It actually hurts them. nolabear Oct 2020 #47

Exactly. Negative emotions can overpower reason and rationality. MineralMan Oct 2020 #49

Good post! I especially like your last paragraph. calimary Oct 2020 #162

Thank you for posting this. yardwork Oct 2020 #164

The GOP does not benefit from propping up BainsBane Oct 2020 #50

See, that's really the same thing I'm saying. MineralMan Oct 2020 #51

Not depressed at all, but certainly anxious Sucha NastyWoman Oct 2020 #53

Converting anxiety into action is the best possible answer. MineralMan Oct 2020 #59

Thank you for posting this. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #54

Yes. Each state has a threshold for automatic recounts. MineralMan Oct 2020 #61

K&R AmericanCanuck Oct 2020 #56

There are reasons to be optimistic bucolic_frolic Oct 2020 #58

Yes. There are plenty of such reasons, it seems to me. MineralMan Oct 2020 #62

I am still not over my depression from 2016 mdbl Oct 2020 #65

PTSD Native Oct 2020 #118

After that headline, I thought you were going to offer me drugs. geomon666 Oct 2020 #66

Sorry. I have no drugs to offer. MineralMan Oct 2020 #68

I think birdographer Oct 2020 #69

I think you're probably right. I'm also encouraged MineralMan Oct 2020 #70

Agree, no one but trumpty dumpty benefits from doomsaying. You gotta claim what u want, I claim Joe iluvtennis Oct 2020 #71

I'm one of the biggest realists here, and even I think there's almost no way he can win Polybius Oct 2020 #74

+100 MineralMan Oct 2020 #76

Thank you! Polybius Oct 2020 #80

Maybe DU can create a page for people who want to share their anxiety about the election. C Moon Oct 2020 #78

Good idea Piasladic Oct 2020 #157

Yes. Just say no. n/t Harker Oct 2020 #79

Exactly vercetti2021 Oct 2020 #82

What is the number 1 reason not to worry? grantcart Oct 2020 #83

Exactly, and that is evidenced by the huge number of early votes MineralMan Oct 2020 #86

Being overly negative serves no purpose mvd Oct 2020 #85

We will deal with those possibilities if they happen. MineralMan Oct 2020 #88

I'm feeling hopeful about Biden. He should win mvd Oct 2020 #92

I don't think expressing concern here Meowmee Oct 2020 #87

We lost in 2016 because too many people simply did not like Hillary Clinton. MineralMan Oct 2020 #89

Thank you for your opinion on that Meowmee Oct 2020 #90

I see. Well, never mind then. MineralMan Oct 2020 #96

For some this is their lifeline according to them Meowmee Oct 2020 #99

the fear comes from realizing what is at stake. Aussie105 Oct 2020 #93

It does for some people. MineralMan Oct 2020 #110

there's a difference between being worried and being discouraging. cab67 Oct 2020 #94

This LiberalLovinLug Oct 2020 #113

There is a valid reason to be concerned about proper ballots counting AlexSFCA Oct 2020 #95

I've got no problems with sincere concerns being voiced. LanternWaste Oct 2020 #97

.. MineralMan Oct 2020 #98

I actually don't care what anyone says. He's going down... NNadir Oct 2020 #100

Yes, I think so too. MineralMan Oct 2020 #101

Never borrow trouble Nululu Oct 2020 #103

Nope Trump shouldn't have a chance, except for this vote suppression malarkey. Brainfodder Oct 2020 #106

Amen. It's go time. TomSlick Oct 2020 #108

+100 MineralMan Oct 2020 #109

Spot on. warmfeet Oct 2020 #111

AGREE! bluestarone Oct 2020 #112

So it seems as if there are questions about voting problems GusBob Oct 2020 #115

Everybody's doin it! Vote and know you had a hand in throwing Trump out! Big celebration brewens Oct 2020 #117

How about you post what you want, and the rest of us post what we want? Captain Stern Oct 2020 #119

I have control over what I write, but MineralMan Oct 2020 #133

Like the free speech message Laura PourMeADrink Oct 2020 #120

⭐️⭐️⭐️K&R ⭐️⭐️⭐️ spanone Oct 2020 #123

Hear! Hear! Dem2 Oct 2020 #124

Hi! Arizona here. I saw what I wanted to see today. Olafjoy Oct 2020 #125

To those criticizing Mineral Man, I only have 2 words to say that perhaps he is too shy to say DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #126

You're far too kind... MineralMan Oct 2020 #130

People have a right to their opinions and concerns just as you do Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #128

I think before I write. MineralMan Oct 2020 #131

Not at all. DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #134

I completely disagree with your OPINION Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #137

Cool! No worries with that! DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #138

"Please state your basis." cwydro Oct 2020 #165

Good one! DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #168

Fine hurple Oct 2020 #135

An asteroid can hit you right now.... DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #136

Actually planning for either outcome as far as our Indivisible asks. calimary Oct 2020 #140

Voting for Biden/Harris is all upside. gulliver Oct 2020 #139

You are entirely correct. BobTheSubgenius Oct 2020 #141

MineralMan....I like your attitude! I support your suggestion 100% n/t Upthevibe Oct 2020 #142

You are basically saying that you can post your opinion ThingsGottaChange Oct 2020 #143

There are very specific terms of service on DU DonaldsRump Oct 2020 #151

Agree. Stay positive. The young vote & the momentum is with our side onetexan Oct 2020 #145

The youth vote could sneak up on them! notinkansas Oct 2020 #146

It's the time for kicking their asses with votes orangecrush Oct 2020 #147

i VOTED MFM008 Oct 2020 #150

I have been incredibly impressed by the turnout in Texas DFW Oct 2020 #152

Totally Agree.. It's "Depressing" to see Cha Oct 2020 #154

Phew! I saw the title and was ready to hit the trash button Sunsky Oct 2020 #155

That's to dark way to dark samplegirl Oct 2020 #156

I have legitimate concerns and history will back me up. hamsterjill Oct 2020 #158

Well said. cwydro Oct 2020 #163

All we can do is do our best. Roisin Ni Fiachra Oct 2020 #161

Stiff upper lip as the British would say. KansasKali Oct 2020 #169