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dsc

(52,724 posts) Tue Nov 19, 2024, 01:55 PM Nov 19

I am an openly gay teacher in a county carried by Trump 58 to 41 [View all]

and live in a county carried by him 59 to 40. I sing in two gay choruses in much bluer counties 52/43 Harris and 62/36 Harris. I admit to being beyond furious that Joe and Mika are being so cowardly. I don't consider myself brave, I consider myself honest. I can't fathom the planet on which he thinks anyone will trust him ever again.

In fairness, I wasn't always open about myself but I am now and there is no sense in attempting to fool anyone. Those of us who Trump isn't going to like have two choices here. Either stand up and continue doing so, or lose. I am, and will continue to search out places to rest while being my true self. Conversely, I have bought my house and found a career. I am who I am and see no other choice.

I hope the rest of the press doesn't cave. We all deserve better.

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I am an openly gay teacher in a county carried by Trump 58 to 41 [View all] dsc Nov 19 OP

K&R. n/t FSogol Nov 19 #1

Another K&R underpants Nov 19 #2

Vote with your eyes. Quislings are dangerous. Don't support them. Don't watch them. Scrivener7 Nov 19 #3

I had been watching them in the morning and listening on my trip to work dsc Nov 19 #4

Yes. I'm looking for ways to keep my mind Scrivener7 Nov 19 #5

Yea I have been consuming less news anyway dsc Nov 19 #6

Michigan? Johnny2X2X Nov 19 #7

North Carolina dsc Nov 19 #8

I have a niece who has a similar story Johnny2X2X Nov 19 #10

I haven't heard that in a few years dsc Nov 19 #15

Relay this to her azureblue Nov 19 #29

Ezekiel 16:49 markodochartaigh Nov 19 #31

Sounds amazing... SidDithers Nov 19 #16

I am really pissed at the way they are treating our new congresswoman Sarah McBride Walleye Nov 19 #9

Nancy Mace is an utter disgrace dsc Nov 19 #14

they are insulting every decent person in America Skittles Nov 19 #20

And millions of Americans are supporting them in their hatred Walleye Nov 19 #22

yes they have certainly outed themselves Skittles Nov 19 #23

I think it is part of their hatred for women Walleye Nov 19 #24

correct, homophobia and transphobia are rooted in misogyny Skittles Nov 19 #25

Well said. Permanut Nov 22 #35

DU Rec...nt SidDithers Nov 19 #11

Damn, I thought you lived in Durham or CH for some reason obamanut2012 Nov 19 #12

I used to live in Raleigh right by Knightdale dsc Nov 19 #13

I'm in enigmania Nov 19 #21

Yeah it is a very conservative county dsc Nov 19 #26

Interact with your students' parents and as many people as you can. surfered Nov 19 #17

That is true dsc Nov 19 #18

FWIW if you are open to moving, there are opportunities in other countries. JT45242 Nov 19 #19

I have a college friend mnhtnbb Nov 19 #27

Brave are the people that does something about it..... The Grand Illuminist Nov 19 #28

So well said. bronxiteforever Nov 19 #30

My Sister was an openly gay teacher.. Permanut Nov 19 #32

I have occasionally thought about the teachers I had whom I suspect were closeted. PeaceWave Nov 19 #33

Beautiful post. Inspiring even. N/T Mike 03 Nov 19 #34