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Irish_Dem

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64. Some of this we will not be able to control.

Tue Jul 2, 2024, 08:00 PM

Jul 2024

We will have to go with the flow.
Roof over our head, food on the table might be the goal.

But hopefully it will take some time for the GOP to dismantle all of it.
We might be OK, we are at the end of our lives.

Right maybe we will need to take breaks from politics.
Watch Netflix and play pickleball like normal people.

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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

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2024 #32

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