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ms.pamela

(89 posts)
61. Lucky Charms you have company
Tue Mar 3, 2026, 12:50 PM
Mar 3

The first-time trump was elected I cried the whole night, I knew what was coming. My husband at the time was my boyfriend as we had not yet been married, he could not vote for trump but did not vote for Ms. Clinton. I told him he would regret it in time, he did. In my 71 years I have come across very evil people but none more so than this monster we have for president. Most people don't have a clear understanding of sociopaths. He is very high up on that scale as he has about every trait that a sociopath can have 32 out of 33. Remember the average criminal has usually only 7 of those traits. Of all the former and presents dictators of this world none that I am aware of have raped children and from what I have read on the internet Trump probably even killed a few. Trump hates pets even Hitler loved dogs. Everything is about him and only him. The number of people who feel the same way you do is higher than what most people will admit to. I feel he will try and take us down with him if he believes his time on this earth is almost over. He behavior mirrors those who commit murder suicides. What I cannot understand is how many stupid Americans voted time and time again over their own self-interests to put such a demon in any political office much less the presidency. What is causing your anxiety is your ability to only do so much, it is like watching a plane crash in slow motion and not being able to do a damn thing. Over and over I have been told by friends who thought I was overreacting then to be told by them I was correct. Stay strong and attempt to do things that give you pleasure to help take your mind off of this disaster. Plan for the future. Gather those of your community and family together, make plans on how to get through this. I read a great deal of what Jack Hopkins says and it helps.

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You're overthinking it. Fiendish Thingy Mar 2 #1
Well... LuckyCharms Mar 2 #4
That's why I didn't address the substance of your post Fiendish Thingy Mar 2 #7
With all due respect, this should not be discussed here. Joinfortmill Mar 2 #25
I second that emotion. yellow dahlia Mar 3 #72
I say that you should keep on thinking the way you are. erronis Mar 2 #13
Well Cassandra, Chemical Bill Mar 3 #71
I too had that same DEATH KNELL moment when he was first elected some_of_us_are_sane Mar 2 #2
You were calmer than I was. But there was only me and Mr. Dahlia in the house. yellow dahlia Mar 2 #6
I literally cried. Never felt so disappointed Deuxcents Mar 3 #49
I imagine. I don't have grandchildren, but I have nieces and nephews and they have little ones - I worry. yellow dahlia Mar 3 #58
I hear you, Cassandra. yellow dahlia Mar 2 #3
POS is not an "imperfect president" or a "flawed character". He is an evil monster. dalton99a Mar 2 #5
Right there with ya.... markie Mar 2 #8
My sweet Lucky Charms. try to stay calm. We are all in this together. I am trying, yes trying to not let it overtake me. debm55 Mar 2 #9
You are so sweet! ZDU Mar 2 #27
Having followed politics since I turned 18 during Watergate Ferryboat Mar 2 #10
Ditto that. Excellent. erronis Mar 2 #17
IIRC, it was a different Stones song Fiendish Thingy Mar 3 #41
OMG, Ferryboat! some_of_us_are_sane Mar 3 #42
I hear you blubunyip Mar 2 #11
He's chosen the "do whatever it takes hold power" path forward. pat_k Mar 2 #12
Donald wants to be King Joinfortmill Mar 2 #26
He already is. nt Wednesdays Mar 3 #46
Only in his own mind. pat_k Mar 3 #62
Thanks to the cowards in Congress, you're about right. Joinfortmill Mar 3 #75
You are not alone in feelmg anxiety, Lucky Charms. wnylib Mar 2 #14
REALLY great post! calimary Mar 3 #50
Thanks. But I think that we should not wnylib Mar 3 #51
"They will prevent him from physically destroying the world." Chemical Bill Mar 3 #73
I too stay away from the TV news most of the time. KS Toronado Mar 2 #15
After studying climate change over 20 years, I decided cachukis Mar 2 #16
I dropped to 81 pounds BigmanPigman Mar 2 #18
Sending the only thing I can: hugs. summer_in_TX Mar 2 #30
Thank you! BigmanPigman Mar 3 #43
I've got several anxiety management strategies. Before bed I make sure to watch cute cat and dog videos, summer_in_TX Mar 3 #48
Currently I watch old TV show reruns BigmanPigman Mar 3 #52
get another doctor blubunyip Mar 3 #56
We're right here with you. It's almost like death, 1WorldHope Mar 2 #19
Loud and clear PatSeg Mar 2 #20
I get anxious like that too... Trueblue Texan Mar 2 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author jfz9580m Mar 2 #22
Naw, I don't think that's it. WestMichRad Mar 2 #23
Yes. Dangerous times. Joinfortmill Mar 2 #24
Look up belly breathing techniques. Or breath in filling your belly applegrove Mar 2 #28
It bothers me to phrase it this way but I've had a long day: Jarqui Mar 2 #29
LC, i felt the same horror and death knell. Feelings in your bones like that cannot necessarily txwhitedove Mar 2 #31
The President is an evil, insane monster. I feel like I am watching a trashy end of the world movie. flashman13 Mar 2 #32
His handlers don't control everyone Bmoboy Mar 2 #33
Post removed Post removed Mar 2 #34
I just set a timer... LuckyCharms Mar 2 #35
I did my part moonscape Mar 2 #36
I saw it on jury mvd Mar 2 #37
I haven't read any replies yet, so forgive me if any of this is redundant, but I feel you're 100% correct here. Grown2Hate Mar 2 #38
Wonderful, hopeful words! some_of_us_are_sane Mar 3 #44
They used to call me Pollyanna. BarbD Mar 2 #39
I share your fear CommonHumanity Mar 2 #40
I'm with you..... Bayard Mar 3 #45
Indeed. And if you're not scared, you're not paying attention. yellow dahlia Mar 3 #74
Right there with you my friend angrychair Mar 3 #47
I felt that same death knell just before 2016 Another Jackalope Mar 3 #53
Wishing you some peaceful sleep. Joinfortmill Mar 3 #77
I feel betrayed by my family, friends and neighbors WSHazel Mar 3 #54
My anxiety comes from the fact that the mechanisms radicalleft Mar 3 #55
Lucky, anyone with ANY sense is anxious. hamsterjill Mar 3 #57
It seems Congress is impotent & SCOTUS is partially corrupt. If the States hold, it will be up to us.. Joinfortmill Mar 3 #80
This crap... Clouds Passing Mar 3 #59
You are right to feel anxious. In 2015 I tried to get my husband to move out of the US mnhtnbb Mar 3 #60
Lucky Charms you have company ms.pamela Mar 3 #61
Things are getting worse IbogaProject Mar 3 #63
Didn't Epstein himself say Tree Lady Mar 3 #64
I think we're all feeling the anxiety. Trump is definitely out of his mind! HeartsCanHope Mar 3 #65
Yes he's an evil and is destroying the world Figarosmom Mar 3 #66
The day that Gordcanuck Mar 3 #67
OMG.....went to see the GI dr last week vapor2 Mar 3 #68
It's only happening because Congressional Republicans allow it to happen. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 3 #69
Not just because he can ... the scorched earth tactics are to cover his tracks. live love laugh Mar 3 #70
I have a similar story, lucky UpInArms Mar 3 #76
Last holiday season my nephew told his Mom markodochartaigh Mar 3 #78
Exactly this debsy Mar 3 #79
At 66, for the first time in my life, I went on anti-anxiety pills, after Trump won again. LiberalLovinLug Mar 3 #81
I've thught this same thing for a long time. Bumbles Mar 3 #82
I get anxious too BlueKota Mar 3 #83
All I can say is, I know what you're talking about wendyb-NC Mar 3 #84
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