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Siwsan

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2. He is trying to destroy us. My emotions are redlining, right about now

Reply to ecstatic (Original post)

Sat Oct 21, 2017, 10:03 AM

Oct 2017

I am in a no holds barred state of mind, when it comes to his followers. The hardest thing is to NOT dissolve into an obscenity spewing volcano, when talking to them, but instead I confuse them with multi-syllabic words. Nothing I say to them will likely make any difference, anyway, so I might as well just hit them with some brutal truths, and then walk away.

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Does anyone have tips on how to NOT get my emotions involved re: Trump? [View all] ecstatic Oct 2017 OP

Go for a walk,,,, also becoming active helps. Madam45for2923 Oct 2017 #1

He is trying to destroy us. My emotions are redlining, right about now Siwsan Oct 2017 #2

Yoga and sagesnow Oct 2017 #3

If you get involved greymattermom Oct 2017 #4

Recommendations: LuckyCharms Oct 2017 #5

I've resolved to rise above it. Lars39 Oct 2017 #6

start that epic novel series you've always been meaning to read someday eShirl Oct 2017 #7

Go fishing. ileus Oct 2017 #8

Don'r discuss politics with friends and family marylandblue Oct 2017 #9

Here are a few more ideas. Grammy23 Oct 2017 #10

While tough to see traitor Drumpf's actions, ask yourself, "What can I do to change the situation?" TheBlackAdder Oct 2017 #11

I am in the same place Clarity2 Oct 2017 #12

I had to stop watching TV news or I would be like Elvis, shooting at the screen. Irish_Dem Oct 2017 #13

Take a break from politics Yupster Oct 2017 #14

+1 on all of that! Excellent. bluepen Oct 2017 #21

How far has the cryogenics industry come? awesomerwb1 Oct 2017 #15

"Observe, don't Absorb"--I find Ross Rossberg's videos quite helpful in my own life librechik Oct 2017 #16

Refuse to discuss such subjects with friends or family. Mariana Oct 2017 #17

From an athiest ... the Christian Serentity Prayer earthshine Oct 2017 #18

Smoke weed. maveric Oct 2017 #19

FFS, live your life. Read books. Spend time with friends. Get a hobby bluepen Oct 2017 #20

Go to great art. The Masters. CTyankee Oct 2017 #22

Other than not watching the news or reading the newspaper, no. . . BigDemVoter Oct 2017 #23

Advice from MLB pitcher Bill Lee NotASurfer Oct 2017 #24