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edhopper

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33. I am deely distressed about the election

Tue Jul 2, 2024, 07:04 PM

Jul 2024

And See Trump more likely than not as the winner. I do not know how bad it will get or how we will live in a fascist State.
I think most Americans will go along with whatever he does. And I see him wrecking the country. There will be no check to his power.

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I think we should be able to talk about our anxiety, dread and fear here. [View all] edhopper Jul 2024 OP

Credit to Admin for recognizing this. It might change any minute, but appears they recognize situation. Silent Type Jul 2024 #1

I'm moving between worry and hope nt XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #2

I see people all over the map. Which is understandable. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #13

It feels like a roller-coaster lately.: Dave Bowman Jul 2024 #84

We should be able to talk about it. You're right. AllyCat Jul 2024 #3

OP wants to talk about feelings. Not told how to think or feel. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #5

I'm not telling OP what to think or feel. AllyCat Jul 2024 #8

Getting our backs up is part of the problem. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #18

Well, I have been today. AllyCat Jul 2024 #24

Tearing each other apart is not a solution. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #31

Your positivity and loyalty is very important ecstatic Jul 2024 #30

Thank you. It's more than loyalty. AllyCat Jul 2024 #95

I commend you orangecrush Jul 2024 #77

Right there with ya senseandsensibility Jul 2024 #22

Very well put. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #23

While we may not all by doctors or psychologists on here, slightlv Jul 2024 #74

++++ KPN Jul 2024 #83

You know I overheard a conversation the other day edisdead Jul 2024 #102

Wait XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #16

Yes. It's on the Greatest Page right now. Third one down. AllyCat Jul 2024 #25

Thank you! XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #62

And yet edhopper Jul 2024 #35

And what does that mean? 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #89

That the media edhopper Jul 2024 #93

Click bait. scipan Jul 2024 #100

I agree with you. StarryNite Jul 2024 #45

Time to move on, volunteer, donate and GOTV! PortTack Jul 2024 #85

Some can not fully talk about the debate performance DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #68

I agree. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #4

Thank you edhopper Jul 2024 #7

I agree. sharing emotions and facts is key to our success delisen Jul 2024 #6

agreed. and I agree that reality and principle-based behavior are on our side and definitely also keys to our success. somaticexperiencing Jul 2024 #10

Catharsis. It's a good thing. dobleremolque Jul 2024 #9

Unfortunately edhopper Jul 2024 #11

Facing reality is hard and painful at times. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #29

I am deely distressed about the election edhopper Jul 2024 #33

Yes I have talked with a number of people who have the same thoughts and feelings. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #39

I think about GWB edhopper Jul 2024 #43

Yes it was so shocking, all the Bush horrors. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #53

As a soon to be 70 year old retiree edhopper Jul 2024 #55

Yes I know. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #59

Part of me wants to turn it all off edhopper Jul 2024 #61

Some of this we will not be able to control. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #64

Some people don't understand that talking through a problem Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #12

What is your answer to Trump winning the election? Kaleva Jul 2024 #15

Preserving our democracy is the #1 goal. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #21

People will most likely do what they do in normal times Kaleva Jul 2024 #67

Talk accomplishes little. Actual preparation is needed Kaleva Jul 2024 #14

How do you think preparation is accomplished? Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #20

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A basic knowledge of history gives one the knowledge Kaleva Jul 2024 #70

This is why talking about it is helpful. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #91

That isn't what is happening here. edisdead Jul 2024 #104

Yes of course I see the same thing. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #106

Oh Please edhopper Jul 2024 #36

It will be your fault if you aren't prepared for a fascist takeover Kaleva Jul 2024 #71

Did you even read edhopper Jul 2024 #87

Did you? Kaleva Jul 2024 #96

We don't yet know what is going on in DC. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #42

Hope for the best and prepare for the worst Kaleva Jul 2024 #73

This has always been my motto. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #92

Yes Kaleva Jul 2024 #97

This is exactly the mindset we need right now. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #98

Agree. DU got us through other ugly times. MOMFUDSKI Jul 2024 #17

I today had to tell a couple of close moonscape Jul 2024 #19

Many of us have been going through a grieving process. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #50

Hear LeftLife Jul 2024 #26

I don't think trump is going to win this election DEM1955 Jul 2024 #27

We don't know what will happen. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #56

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #28

Thank You! Think. Again. Jul 2024 #34

No one is telling you not to express that edhopper Jul 2024 #37

I'm not going to call any DUer out, but I read a post in the last 48hrs Model35mech Jul 2024 #41

Amazing. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #94

The OP specifically does tell the people who express... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #44

I said please don't respond edhopper Jul 2024 #49

Just to clarify... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #52

My OP was about response to peoples serious cocerns and fears. edhopper Jul 2024 #54

Oh, okay... Think. Again. Jul 2024 #66

Fully agree Dorian Gray Jul 2024 #38

People are so scared. I know I am New Breed Leader Jul 2024 #40

The germans under Hitler thought that. edhopper Jul 2024 #47

I think excessive navel contemplation over a dog and pony show is what makes TFg even more dangerous. I ... marble falls Jul 2024 #46

☝☝☝☝☝☝☝☝ 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #86

Don't let the bastards wear you down. usonian Jul 2024 #48

Thanks for edhopper Jul 2024 #51

Never has it been more appropriate to vote Democratic. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2024 #57

I agree with you. llmart Jul 2024 #58

Thank you for saying this. I'm pretty tired of the Pollyannas Scrivener7 Jul 2024 #60

K&R Solly Mack Jul 2024 #63

Can I talk about how fucking pissed off I am? rzemanfl Jul 2024 #65

We all know Joe and his team are fit to serve SpankMe Jul 2024 #69

I feel anxiety dread and fear are contagious so I try not to share those feelings. Xipe Totec Jul 2024 #72

Biden's performance did not cost him one vote from his base Pototan Jul 2024 #75

Now we know what Americans felt like before the election of 1860. roamer65 Jul 2024 #76

You aren't alone. orangecrush Jul 2024 #78

I agree completely Stinky The Clown Jul 2024 #79

Maybe it should be in a mental health forum. 58Sunliner Jul 2024 #80

Post your concerns. It helps me to know I'm not the only one Ohioboy Jul 2024 #81

I agree we should be able to discuss this without rancor, name calling or bashing those that disagree. surfered Jul 2024 #82

I am angry about each and every delay vapor2 Jul 2024 #88

I think there is a difference Texasgal Jul 2024 #90

I agree. I always thought of DU as a discussion board where dems are allowed to discuss mucifer Jul 2024 #99

The situation may seem "dire"... appmanga Jul 2024 #101

Refreshing post Stuckinthebush Jul 2024 #103

1000%. I don't like being controlled and being told how to act. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #105