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109. At least it's good to know I'm not going crazy,

Reply to edisdead (Reply #97)

Thu Jul 4, 2024, 12:23 PM

Jul 2024

or just being a scaredy-cat with no reason for it.

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Dear fellow DUers, I have a question: am I right to be terrified? [View all] calimary Jul 2024 OP

Frightened? No. Activated, seething, & angry would be right. This isn't a fight or flight moment. It is a fight moment. SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #1

Thank you, SoFlaBro. I really need the perspective of others here. calimary Jul 2024 #2

Depends on what you couple with "fear". If it leads to paralysis and inaction, then it's not helpful at all. SoFlaBro Jul 2024 #15

I am frightened, too. But, for me, fear leads to anger wnylib Jul 2024 #34

Well, there are some very good points in this post, wnylib. calimary Jul 2024 #80

Absolutely right about voting. The ideas that I posted wnylib Jul 2024 #89

As a fellow Californian, and being half way to 80, I'll admit, I'lI too have fear for my family. Magoo48 Jul 2024 #51

Same here Calimary.............. DENVERPOPS Jul 2024 #58

Exactly. TomSlick Jul 2024 #41

Not as long as Joe Biden and Kamala Harris hang in. marble falls Jul 2024 #3

Thanks, marble falls. calimary Jul 2024 #6

I think we all are justified to one extent or another LostOne4Ever Jul 2024 #4

Yep. You're right. calimary Jul 2024 #10

I am reasonably confident that like Dobbs BootinUp Jul 2024 #5

That's the one and only thing that guarantees we're out of danger. calimary Jul 2024 #12

Oh - you mean the ballot boxes that Democrats can still use? dchill Jul 2024 #37

I did not say it would be a cake walk. Nt BootinUp Jul 2024 #46

Good. Cause it won't. dchill Jul 2024 #48

You're right to be scared. Project 2025 has laid it all out. We who opposed trump... brush Jul 2024 #7

I hope to God you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #14

Fear and drama are what MAGAs want. We can let our imaginations go to the dark side Deuxcents Jul 2024 #8

You're right. And I know you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #17

I'm not scared one bit, not even concerned about IQ4.5 getting back KS Toronado Jul 2024 #62

May you be 100% right! calimary Jul 2024 #66

Do what financial planners would call a risk assessment. Bankers call it a stress test. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #9

But it worries me that trump could weaponize that, too. calimary Jul 2024 #19

You've hit the nail on the head. bucolic_frolic Jul 2024 #26

The ruling is a playground for malicious mischief by a future evil president Model35mech Jul 2024 #11

"future evil president" TommyT139 Jul 2024 #16

One change that's desperately needed for this Supreme Court: calimary Jul 2024 #53

I agree. Early today while driving home Model35mech Jul 2024 #54

I'd go for 18 years. Three six-year terms. calimary Jul 2024 #60

I thought about that, 18 is ok with me while Model35mech Jul 2024 #64

You can be but it's not helpful to mental health. Elessar Zappa Jul 2024 #13

Frankly, what scares me most at the moment . . . markpkessinger Jul 2024 #18

Yeah. That's pretty doggone galling. calimary Jul 2024 #21

And media will scream, Dems in Disarray! Captain Zero Jul 2024 #69

LBJ decided to withdraw on his own... regnaD kciN Jul 2024 #103

Calm Down, do something positive. usonian Jul 2024 #20

Agree orangecrush Jul 2024 #29

Wish I could recommend this post 100-thousand times! calimary Jul 2024 #55

Thank you. Copy and share as you like. usonian Jul 2024 #59

I have been terrified I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #22

I wish I could give you a big hug. calimary Jul 2024 #70

Wish I could give I_UndergroundPanther Jul 2024 #114

Well a bunch of Democrats certainly don't seem to be frightened enough! LeftInTX Jul 2024 #23

Just fuck. I'm at my lowest point. Why can't they give Biden some respectful space. Let him Ninga Jul 2024 #24

Or just stop airing the party laundry publicly! This is absurd. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #25

I agree! It's oxygen. I going to stop giving such OPs oxygen. No more clicking. Ninga Jul 2024 #47

all that religious stuff being crammed into schools in red states, anti abortion, book banning, anti black history stuff BlueWaveNeverEnd Jul 2024 #27

All that "religious stuff"... hell, I was raised Catholic. calimary Jul 2024 #67

As frightened orangecrush Jul 2024 #28

Indeed. The worst part is - that's no manipulative exaggeration in any form, calimary Jul 2024 #68

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I think he'll go after the big enemies first Diraven Jul 2024 #31

It makes me wonder - where's the bottom of this pit? calimary Jul 2024 #71

I have many "feelings" BigmanPigman Jul 2024 #32

"Anxiety" doesn't even begin to describe it. calimary Jul 2024 #72

I've cut back on posting bc of 'everything'. But this came to me several times today... sprinkleeninow Jul 2024 #33

Well, Dear Lord, we're waiting... calimary Jul 2024 #73

What you do depends on how serious the threat is Kaleva Jul 2024 #35

Yeah. I think you're right. calimary Jul 2024 #74

I try and not worry about things outside my control Kaleva Jul 2024 #87

it's really bad. 6 maga justices have decided they're to be the ultimate word on everything bigtree Jul 2024 #36

The oligarchs and the christofascists may believe that this Subversive Court cements their rule. Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #40

Well, the haven't taken our right to vote away yet... calimary Jul 2024 #77

They've intimidated election workers to replace them with MAGAts, Hermit-The-Prog Jul 2024 #88

Old story... during the Constitutional Convention, a woman asked Franklin what form of government they were creating. paleotn Jul 2024 #38

True. If not us, then who? calimary Jul 2024 #83

I have no words of wisdom for you calimary. I can say this; Biden and his staff are likely not sitting on alwaysinasnit Jul 2024 #39

It does come down to VOTING, doesn't it! calimary Jul 2024 #84

Yup. I have a response to those that feel their votes don't count. "Well, you've got nothing to lose except a alwaysinasnit Jul 2024 #85

Thanks, alwaysinasnit. I'm sure gonna try to. calimary Jul 2024 #90

I WILL tell you why I am Terrified if TRUMP gets back into office.. YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #42

It's people like you who make me feel like I HAVE TO do SOMETHING. calimary Jul 2024 #86

This message was self-deleted by its author YoshidaYui Jul 2024 #43

Turn fear into action gay texan Jul 2024 #44

Yep. That's the bottom line. Right there. calimary Jul 2024 #92

Fear is unproductive. Unless it motivates you. malthaussen Jul 2024 #45

I definitely am doing everything I can toward that end. calimary Jul 2024 #95

For the first time since Trump was president Dorian Gray Jul 2024 #49

Yeah. Agreed. AND we have to make sure our fears don't cripple us. calimary Jul 2024 #96

Don't be terrified, be determined. CaptainTruth Jul 2024 #50

Yep. My Indivisible group sends out lots of postcards calimary Jul 2024 #98

Same Supreme Cult says bump stocks are fun. Kid Berwyn Jul 2024 #52

WOW - that's quite a quote. calimary Jul 2024 #91

Being terrified Mblaze Jul 2024 #56

Yes. But I'm trying to use it for motivation. calimary Jul 2024 #99

Absolutely budkin Jul 2024 #57

If you wer;en't terrified of TFG and his fundagelical army, you'd be as crazy as he is. Warpy Jul 2024 #61

Make that two of us. calimary Jul 2024 #100

From team Biden Blue Full Moon Jul 2024 #63

Might as well FULLY prepared, and realistic. calimary Jul 2024 #101

Vote blue. Thats literally the best thing to do. EllieBC Jul 2024 #65

Agreed. I'm already determined to vote for Biden AND everybody on the blue team. calimary Jul 2024 #102

"I'm terrified beyond the capacity for rational thought." betsuni Jul 2024 #75

Well, there y'are. calimary Jul 2024 #106

Oh lord. LakeArenal Jul 2024 #76

The whole country should be frightened. We lost Emile Jul 2024 #78

And that's a leading reason why we have to VOTE. And VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS. calimary Jul 2024 #93

Exactly +1 Emile Jul 2024 #94

Yes. GaYellowDawg Jul 2024 #79

As long as we can at least keep the White House calimary Jul 2024 #107

You are not the only one. We are all terrified. Including those calling for Biden to step down. texasfiddler Jul 2024 #81

Yes indeed. The VERY WORST thing any of us can do is give up. calimary Jul 2024 #82

yes you are roght to be terrified. edisdead Jul 2024 #97

At least it's good to know I'm not going crazy, calimary Jul 2024 #109

I suggest a careful watching, or re-watching The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #104

I haven't seen that one yet. Thanks for the recommendation! calimary Jul 2024 #110

Very welcome! nt The Unmitigated Gall Jul 2024 #111

We have to keep electing presidents of character Qutzupalotl Jul 2024 #105

It wouldn't surprise me to see Joe Biden at the top level f the historical scale. calimary Jul 2024 #112

I am worried LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2024 #108

I bet we have a lot of company. calimary Jul 2024 #113

Look at it this way: you don't skip on bullets if you buy a gun Bucky Jul 2024 #115

And have they thought all this through? calimary Jul 2024 #116

Don't be terrified SocialDemocrat61 Jul 2024 #117

Seems to me THAT'S the bottom line. calimary Jul 2024 #118

Be afraid, be very afraid. elocs Jul 2024 #119

Sigh... yeah. It still hurts. I voted for Hillary. Instead we got the Orange Plague. calimary Jul 2024 #120

For over 50 years since I could first vote I've always chosen the Democrat in the general election. elocs Jul 2024 #121

God, I hope not! Self-suppression is NO answer. calimary Jul 2024 #123

Yes and No. Here's why the No. RandomNumbers Jul 2024 #122