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NRaleighLiberal

(61,866 posts) Mon Oct 16, 2017, 01:31 PM Oct 2017

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can't do it any more...I've no words left. [View all]

It's all too insane, the way that the country is being systematically dismantled (to serve the welfare of all), recreated to boldly favor the ultrawealthy right wing nutcases.

I will read here, will do what I can for decency and progress, will post an occasional article I find that is worth reading.

But not as often - the last near-year is impacting my mood, my health, my optimism, my joy of life. Nothing makes sense....

There really is nothing to add, no magic words...I've got nothing.

See you around on my occasional pop ins. Hoping for Mueller. Hoping for enough to return to their senses before it is too late. Hoping...

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can't do it any more...I've no words left. [View all] NRaleighLiberal Oct 2017 OP

Recharge. LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #1

I know it is tough but hang in there Botany Oct 2017 #2

There's a little black gum tree growing on a branch of my southern catalpa tree Glorfindel Oct 2017 #17

Transplant the gum tree into the ground Botany Oct 2017 #22

first impression BobsYourUncle Oct 2017 #60

Despair is not an option"- Senator Bernie Sanders onit2day Oct 2017 #77

Mueller and team know that when they file charges, trump will likely start world war 3 or try to. Eliot Rosewater Oct 2017 #3

Yep, if Mueller comes out strong, DT drops the bomb. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #32

Mueller will likely alert security forces and the Republican leadership ahead of time. WinkyDink Oct 2017 #59

I hope, but after hearing Kelly's presser & defense of DT, Alice11111 Oct 2017 #61

Time out will do you a world of good lunatica Oct 2017 #4

it is quite understandable--we are attacked on every side, in every way. niyad Oct 2017 #5

I'm right there with you. smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #6

My hopes are with Mueller and his team. Nothing he does, no matter how cruel. seems riversedge Oct 2017 #7

Guess I'm a little more positive than you, as the Nazi-in-Chief has awakened enough people InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #8

Fantasy, sorry. Ignorant base remains strong. He's propping Alice11111 Oct 2017 #35

Not strong according to the polls I'm seeing. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #63

I hope you are right. I think he had dipped a bit, but as is Alice11111 Oct 2017 #66

To steal a line from the Star Wars rebels... without hope, we have nothing. InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #67

I always thought when we were down to HOPE, it was Alice11111 Oct 2017 #68

I hear ya! InAbLuEsTaTe Oct 2017 #69

That's the way they want us all to feel. Don't give up! The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2017 #9

I think it's turning, but in his favor. He & MM kissed & Alice11111 Oct 2017 #40

I understand completely too. bdamomma Oct 2017 #10

And the traitorous deplorables betray us on that too world wide wally Oct 2017 #11

My mind set is the same Siwsan Oct 2017 #12

My insomnia has become almost unmanageable. Nay Oct 2017 #80

I have the same problem. I go to sleep & wake up in 2 hours. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #84

Another insomniac here. Lifelong problem, but it's been acute and getting worse Dark n Stormy Knight Oct 2017 #85

I know what you mean malaise Oct 2017 #13

I know it's brutal hibbing Oct 2017 #14

understood handmade34 Oct 2017 #15

Audre Lorde: demmiblue Oct 2017 #16

I'm becoming numb as well. panader0 Oct 2017 #18

Right there with you, I'm afraid. cilla4progress Oct 2017 #19

!!! Swift, a good description. It was taken down faster Alice11111 Oct 2017 #43

I know how you feel. I had to leave the country due to Bush in 2005. BigmanPigman Oct 2017 #20

I get what you are feeling BumRushDaShow Oct 2017 #21

Totally understand. hamsterjill Oct 2017 #23

I have a feeling that when the pin is pulled from under Trump... Initech Oct 2017 #27

I have a feeling that none of them will ever be held accountable. hamsterjill Oct 2017 #29

!!! I think they will sacrifice a couple of scapegoats, Alice11111 Oct 2017 #46

I think your assumption is a good one. hamsterjill Oct 2017 #50

Probably, that would be a reasonable decision for them. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #53

One would hope, but, hey... hamsterjill Oct 2017 #55

Yes, everyday is shocking in its revelations. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #58

yes mueller needs to charge every1 involved questionseverything Oct 2017 #76

And in Watergate Bettie Oct 2017 #90

President Turd will not win. lagomorph777 Oct 2017 #24

The morons are pissed as hell that they still have healthcare. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #49

I know and it gets worse and worse every day. Initech Oct 2017 #25

The monstrosity and horror has been normalized. ananda Oct 2017 #26

I certainly understand get the red out Oct 2017 #28

It really is depressing. I just can't believe what's happening. mountain grammy Oct 2017 #30

Well put. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #70

I've taken up needle felting woodsprite Oct 2017 #31

There is a binding on the 17th at 11:59. erinlough Oct 2017 #33

I hear you. I'm at the beach now as a way to 'recharge' and reconnect with the beauty of nature. mnhtnbb Oct 2017 #34

Oh no, Trump is the beginning of the end for the GOP. Ligyron Oct 2017 #36

I recall hearing the demise of the GOP during Bush years Pepsidog Oct 2017 #41

!!! The strongest, meanest, & most aggressive survive. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #47

You have my sympathy. calimary Oct 2017 #37

It certainly isn't getting any easier with each passing day. herding cats Oct 2017 #38

I hear you , fatigue is setting in. But stay strong and engaged.l Pepsidog Oct 2017 #39

I hear you. GoCubsGo Oct 2017 #42

I have outrage fatigue LittleGirl Oct 2017 #44

Good descriptive term. Alice11111 Oct 2017 #48

It's just every freaking day LittleGirl Oct 2017 #72

Their goal is your feeling helpless and apathetic CanonRay Oct 2017 #45

... greatauntoftriplets Oct 2017 #51

You are not alone. gilligan Oct 2017 #52

I can relate. I thought Gee Dubya was horrible,and he was,but this guy? argyl Oct 2017 #54

Even W hangs close to the Obamas or Clintons when Alice11111 Oct 2017 #71

add disaster fatigue... donotpissoffacow Oct 2017 #56

It has been tough on all of us...... BlueJac Oct 2017 #57

Take some time off and let others hold the torch for a while. Joe941 Oct 2017 #62

I hear ya. blm Oct 2017 #64

I agree with you. The courts, not just SCOTUS, the Administrative Alice11111 Oct 2017 #65

It's even worse when you have family members who support Trump. YOHABLO Oct 2017 #73

I know that one. We managed to all bite our tongues, Alice11111 Oct 2017 #83

I agree and am feeling the same.. SylviaD Oct 2017 #74

I skim through current headlines peacebuzzard Oct 2017 #75

The opposition is terrified and freaking out ThoughtCriminal Oct 2017 #78

I hear 'ya. SergeStorms Oct 2017 #79

Battle Fatigue Fed-Up Fed Oct 2017 #81

enjoy yourself and your life barbtries Oct 2017 #82

I feel the same way. Was so energized during the election, then the bottom fell out. Fla Dem Oct 2017 #86

Sorry to hear. Sometimes I feel the same way ... KPN Oct 2017 #87

Most of the rightwing nut cases are NOT ultra wealthy FakeNoose Oct 2017 #88

Surely there can be no more excuses for retaining the electoral college.(no caps intended) maddiemom Oct 2017 #89

This is how the Russian oligarchy took over their government: mn9driver Oct 2017 #91

Yep, & they played all sides, so people did not understand what was what. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #93

It's not a coincidence that I spend a lot more time laying video games than anything else these days alarimer Oct 2017 #92

I understand where you are coming from... kentuck Oct 2017 #94