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NNadir

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21. I posted along these lines over in the history forum, thinking of John Waldron.

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 01:26 PM

Nov 10

Today, I find myself reflecting on the death of John Waldron as a comfort.

I also do not expect to live much longer; I'm older than you.

I believe that after I'm dead, this tragedy will end.

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I was told something yesterday that is kind of chilling and inspirational at the same time. [View all] LuckyCharms Nov 10 OP

Good advice. I don't want that SOB living rent-free in my head any longer. Ocelot II Nov 10 #1

This is a very good point johnnyfins Nov 10 #12

Absolutely Glaisne Nov 10 #34

Conecomics is going to implode on itself Envirogal Nov 10 #54

Very well said, my dear LuckyCharms . . . CaliforniaPeggy Nov 10 #2

I have had the same thoughts. Irish_Dem Nov 10 #3

My son said the same. yardwork Nov 10 #4

This!! Absolutely!! johnnyfins Nov 10 #14

Midastouch network will fill you in on everything. Bluethroughu Nov 10 #16

Totally with this NJCher Nov 11 #64

The Washington Post is unreadable since the election. yardwork Nov 10 #27

Wish all the decent staff of all the newspapers thinkingagain Nov 10 #30

FOX and other bdamomma Nov 10 #49

IMO, you have a very wise son! slightlv Nov 10 #53

You are tired, and it's a good time to rest. yardwork Nov 10 #57

Good advice Easterncedar Nov 10 #5

I just attended my first UU service today, too. OnionPatch Nov 10 #32

Yes, no both siderism needed Easterncedar Nov 10 #35

UU mamacita75 Nov 10 #41

Unitarian Universalist Easterncedar Nov 10 #42

I've watched their sermons online OnionPatch Nov 10 #56

I had already come to that same conclusion for my life. llmart Nov 10 #6

The time I have left is too important to me. I will try to survive and stay sane and help my friends and neighbors. NoSheep Nov 10 #60

Wise. LoisB Nov 10 #7

Party at LuckyCharms, what can I bring? Hotler Nov 10 #8

Your wife is correct. Elessar Zappa Nov 10 #9

Spody Odie at Lucky Charms. Prairie_Seagull Nov 10 #10

Yes. Fascists want the population afraid, confused, fearful. Qutzupalotl Nov 10 #11

I would rec this a hundred times. Easterncedar Nov 10 #36

"...pre-crisis anxiety is useless and even counterproductive." OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #63

Stay with us and keep resisting and strategizing. Qutzupalotl Nov 11 #70

I'll be 77 this month mountain grammy Nov 10 #13

lotsa parallels to "The Stand." Stay away from Walking Dude and Trashcan Man.. Evolve Dammit Nov 10 #22

Well Said. Same thoughts here....... joanbarnes Nov 10 #15

That's where I'm at too. I am genuinely "concerned" that he wants to collapse our economy. He stated it publicly. Evolve Dammit Nov 10 #23

President Jimmy Carter is a good example for all of us FakeNoose Nov 10 #17

Husband and I, 50 years old. Bluethroughu Nov 10 #18

My son said something similar to me. Bumbles Nov 10 #19

Love keepthemhonestO Nov 10 #20

I posted along these lines over in the history forum, thinking of John Waldron. NNadir Nov 10 #21

Was speaking with one of my neighbors this morning malaise Nov 10 #24

I'm right at my "use by date". My only goal now is multigraincracker Nov 10 #25

Don't give that Dump name or face any clicks. Clouds Passing Nov 10 #26

Enjoy "the good old days" while we're still kicking. rubbersole Nov 10 #28

I'm 79 and mobility challenged. soldierant Nov 10 #29

I am Linda ladeewolf Nov 10 #31

it won't matter what the backlash is 4catsmom Nov 10 #33

My coping nechanism is to mute the news when they show him. Beacool Nov 10 #37

What to do about DownriverDem Nov 10 #38

When I used to take my own advice, I would exercize to the point of exhaustion to calm myself. LuckyCharms Nov 10 #45

I always resort to steamed vegetables dickthegrouch Nov 11 #69

I've stopped watching ALL political shows for my own sanity FirstLight Nov 10 #39

Yes, it is both mamacita75 Nov 10 #40

I'm Rude By Nature, But . . Schlocko Nov 10 #43

Good way to be, Schlocko. Welcome to DU! LuckyCharms Nov 10 #44

Happy to be here! Schlocko Nov 10 #52

There is a higher chance Trump will die. iemanja Nov 10 #46

That F***in A*****e ironman99 Nov 10 #47

Well said, I feel the same Saoirse9 Nov 10 #48

The soul Lulu KC Nov 10 #50

Thank you LuckyCharms for your post. c-rational Nov 10 #51

Wish I could rec this more than once! Docreed2003 Nov 10 #55

I just don't see how Dump can live much longer; peacebuzzard Nov 10 #58

I know I posted this once already johnnyfins Nov 10 #59

that's my partner's plan: keep our heads down and get through it paulkienitz Nov 10 #61

I really appreciate this post. MarvinGardens Nov 11 #62

Pretty much what I been thinking. Not much we can do Emile Nov 11 #65

kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 11 #66

Excellent advice Dog Walkers Rock Nov 11 #67

How has this advice helped you? marble falls Nov 11 #71

Good advice. CrispyQ Nov 11 #68