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NJCher

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27. a lot more than

Wed Mar 1, 2023, 07:10 PM

Mar 2023

venting.

Venting has been found to be unproductive. It doesn't make a person feel better and it doesn't make anyone else feel better, either. In psychology, I believe it can lead to ruminating. We have some psychology people here; maybe they can add some info.

Democracy is participatory. Participate however one can. A person doesn't need to be a genius or even of high IQ to do so.

I always think of those overworked nurses at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Some were working doubleshifts, they were seeing patients dying, and their life situation was very grim.

However, various good citizens pitched in and did every day tasks for them like grocery shop, clean off their sidewalk after a snow storm, take clothes to the cleaners, etc.

It doesn't have to be much, but everyone should do what they can.

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I am disgusted to my fucking core about the state of this country. [View all] Glamrock Mar 2023 OP

Righteous rant! LoisB Mar 2023 #1

Indeed! unweird Mar 2023 #14

I am disgusted to my core about the state of BOTHERISM OhNo-Really Mar 2023 #15

+1000. No to letting bashing Democrats go unanswered. Hortensis Mar 2023 #16

I don't think he was bashing Biden, if that's what you meant. Joinfortmill Mar 2023 #19

I didn't read it that way at all. yourmovemonkey Mar 2023 #21

I don't know. It didn't strike me that way at all. KPN Mar 2023 #25

Cool I'll answer the question for you. Glamrock Mar 2023 #32

Hey Glam ... perhaps you misunderstood? Or maybe mis-posted your response? KPN Mar 2023 #75

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2023 #85

Just a guess, but it wouldn't surprise me to see his numbers continue to rise. calimary Mar 2023 #61

Top notch rant. blm Mar 2023 #2

People need to show up at the SC with torches and pitchforks. Autumn Mar 2023 #3

That isn't the only place they need to show up at. onecaliberal Mar 2023 #12

I seriously believe that we do need to wnylib Mar 2023 #65

+ 1 onecaliberal Mar 2023 #74

This message was self-deleted by its author Autumn Mar 2023 #4

Recommended ProfessorGAC Mar 2023 #5

Bravo !! Karadeniz Mar 2023 #6

Thank you for your post, Glamrock. It needed to be said.To have Republicans in power would be debm55 Mar 2023 #7

Excellent post, it shows that it comes from the heart, and you are correct. Escurumbele Mar 2023 #8

thank you! markie Mar 2023 #9

Best rant I've read in a long time. AbnerBunny Mar 2023 #10

You speak for me, too, Glam Diamond_Dog Mar 2023 #11

What NJCher Mar 2023 #13

Apparently he's disgusted with and has little faith in himself, Hortensis Mar 2023 #18

a lot more than NJCher Mar 2023 #27

Agree. Venting reminds me of the "letting it all out" FAD Hortensis Mar 2023 #50

"but actually increased the anger" SouthernDem4ever Mar 2023 #59

Yes. Dysfunction among the citizenry's exactly what's needed Hortensis Mar 2023 #69

My feeble point was that anger is a motivator SouthernDem4ever Mar 2023 #70

Oh, god yes! Every political faction BUT the Democratic Party Hortensis Mar 2023 #71

Huh? KPN Mar 2023 #30

Thanks KPN I don't get it either. Glamrock Mar 2023 #37

Hahahaha Glamrock Mar 2023 #33

I don't think so NJCher Mar 2023 #36

And i do what I can man Glamrock Mar 2023 #39

I hear you. Joinfortmill Mar 2023 #17

With respect to "The Four Tops"---- Atticus Mar 2023 #20

Well done Atticus! nightwing1240 Mar 2023 #67

I find myself wondering if Disney could move all its Florida operations to New Jersey? calimary Mar 2023 #22

Its called the weather. former9thward Mar 2023 #52

Well, there's always Hawaii. Justice matters. Mar 2023 #54

Now tTHERE'S an idea! calimary Mar 2023 #79

I can't even begin to fathom the logistics of such a move SouthernDem4ever Mar 2023 #72

Sounds right to me. The only addition I would make is the takeover of our lives by corporations, Evolve Dammit Mar 2023 #23

Great rant kimbutgar Mar 2023 #24

I HEAR you BUT... BaronChocula Mar 2023 #26

+1 NJCher Mar 2023 #41

There's also a sizable number of people who are Dem or lean Dem who don't vote. llmart Mar 2023 #58

I hear you too! BaronChocula Mar 2023 #66

And there you have it. Ignorance cuts both ways (and sides). cayugafalls Mar 2023 #82

A lot of us are disgusted ... and worried ... and KPN Mar 2023 #28

We have 330,000,000 people here. Some Very Good and Some Very Bad. i AM NOT DISGUSTED. Stuart G Mar 2023 #29

The core of this country is varied. Why? This post says it all. Stuart G Mar 2023 #31

Turn off the noise makers Brenda Mar 2023 #34

That is actually wonderful, valid advice. Glamrock Mar 2023 #40

Please Go to This post below.....if you are disgusted. Stuart G Mar 2023 #35

No Offense Stu Glamrock Mar 2023 #43

My point is this: Progress is what "you think it is." Joe Biden is "progress" Is he? Stuart G Mar 2023 #48

Who knew there were so many dirtbags? dlk Mar 2023 #38

The "dirtbags" get media coverage when they say certain things. So..Is THE CURRENT PRESIDENT A Stuart G Mar 2023 #42

WOW! Glamrock Mar 2023 #45

Huh? KPN Mar 2023 #77

Glamrock, slightlv Mar 2023 #44

Awwwww Glamrock Mar 2023 #46

At least you're brave enough to do it! slightlv Mar 2023 #56

Things really have gotten to the point of rediculous in the good ol' USA world wide wally Mar 2023 #47

The solution is to turn it all over to the judicial system. kentuck Mar 2023 #49

YES, "Political Talk." That is it, that is all, and "political talk" isn't new. Stuart G Mar 2023 #51

The judical system decided that the states can ban abortion as they wish. Justice matters. Mar 2023 #57

I will offer this hope. The Jungle 1 Mar 2023 #53

Good point about drag being a comedy staple. Nobody thought it would infect anybody. betsuni Mar 2023 #55

Glamrock, I am feeling so much like you n your rant is spot on, imo Deuxcents Mar 2023 #60

Dear Glamrock... JanLip Mar 2023 #62

HEAR, HEAR Skittles Mar 2023 #63

I agree but with one exception vercetti2021 Mar 2023 #64

I agree with you one hundred percent, Glamrock. gademocrat7 Mar 2023 #68

Right there with you, Glamrock. Some days the rage must be vented. Timeflyer Mar 2023 #73

...K&R... spanone Mar 2023 #76

Hey don't be a stranger. housecat Mar 2023 #78

Great post!!! samplegirl Mar 2023 #80

Excellent rant ismnotwasm Mar 2023 #81

And that's exactly why WE MUST WORK OUR ASSES OFF TO STOP IT!!! CaptainTruth Mar 2023 #83

I do not disagree Glamrock Mar 2023 #84

I think that most of us on DU have all felt the frustration you're feeling. llmart Mar 2023 #87

It's definitely as scary as I can remember things being. hippywife Mar 2023 #86

I hear you, righteous rant! It's all very worrisome but we must forge ahead. K/R appalachiablue Mar 2023 #88

The republican party is ruled by a bunch of mostly white men CrispyQ Mar 2023 #89

Bullshit-Based is Bullshit-Based. czarjak Mar 2023 #90

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