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75. Counting the Days

Tue Nov 14, 2017, 06:46 PM

Nov 2017

When W and his ilk illegally invaded Iraq after we tried to stop it I found myself somewhat depressed and extremely disappointed. A visit with our family doctor was in order where he inspired me to find something to do in opposition to the regime.
Thus the BBG began. I began counting down the days till BushBeGone which I optimistically thought would be Jan 20, 2005. I printed off sheets with little BBG and sequential numbers -
BBG
555
BBG
554
....
Then pasted them to card stock, cut them out individually and wore the appropriate one every day. I used flag pins to fix them to my shirt. And if anyone asked I shared the meaning and the days left to be rid of W.
Sadly I had to recalibrate my countdown in Nov ‘04 but I again began counting down. And always willing to speak to looking forward to being rid of the W.
My point is to find a channel for your opposition. A way to direct your rage and vent your animus for this unacceptable state we are in today. And show up. There was a very cathartic moment to yell FU and throw peanuts at the motorcade when W came to town on a campaign stop in ‘04.

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I've been in denial. [View all] Solly Mack Nov 2017 OP

I have a rather awful combination of anger and sadness/depression, myself. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2017 #1

Yes, exactly. A loss of interest in my passions. Well put! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #2

Same here. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #12

. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2017 #16

Thanks. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #18

I'm angry, more likely to lash out at Repubs over something Alice11111 Nov 2017 #33

They talk about the stages of grief -- and this administration -- I don't EVER want to get to Raine1967 Nov 2017 #3

Thank you, Raine. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #6

You are a bit mistaken about what acceptance means in the stages of grief lunatica Nov 2017 #56

I've been angry and pissed off since the election. Initech Nov 2017 #4

I need an anger outlet. I haven't picked up my camera in a while, not with any real enthusiasm. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #10

BTW, thanks for all you do! Ligyron Nov 2017 #58

I'd love to see the Top 10 at the front of DU every week! Initech Nov 2017 #63

Same here. SpankMe Nov 2017 #5

Oh wow. You win. I couldn't do that. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #11

I think that's true for most rational folks malaise Nov 2017 #7

I will sometimes watch after the fact, some clip online, but even that can be too much. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #13

Replace toxic hate with stone cold loathing. Much healthier and more effective. Take care. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #8

I usually can and am working on getting there. Thanks! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #14

You say it so perfectly.......and it IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL AS WELL....... a kennedy Nov 2017 #9

Thanks, a kennedy Solly Mack Nov 2017 #15

I don't have any good advice to offer, because I am right there with you The Polack MSgt Nov 2017 #17

Thanks, The Polack MSgt Solly Mack Nov 2017 #19

I don't recommend drinking as much Rye as I do either... The Polack MSgt Nov 2017 #20

Not much of a drinker anyway. Walking the dogs does help. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #24

I have been drinking too much murielm99 Nov 2017 #29

Yeah, Me, Too Leith Nov 2017 #21

lol! Seriously! Would be nice if they would stay home. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #25

It took me over six months to get out of my funk over the election. But I see a way out of this ... emmett grogan Nov 2017 #22

You're right. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #26

If you can, go out and do something. murielm99 Nov 2017 #23

Thanks, murielm99 Solly Mack Nov 2017 #27

When did you visit Egypt? still_one Nov 2017 #28

My husband went without me. I was so jealous! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #31

.................................................................................................... still_one Nov 2017 #74

K&R... spanone Nov 2017 #30

:) Solly Mack Nov 2017 #32

👍🏼 spanone Nov 2017 #34

I have been living with a double dose of anger. mnhtnbb Nov 2017 #35

Thank you, mnhtnbb!! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #39

I have been consoling myself Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #36

It does feel different, to me, in that it feels like the years and years Solly Mack Nov 2017 #40

You know? You said it perfectly. Ineeda Nov 2017 #37

Sounds like a great gift! Thank you! That really helped!! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #41

cold, calm, and buried deep, mine too. elleng Nov 2017 #38

Yes! I worry for my nieces and nephews. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #42

Thank you, Solly saidsimplesimon Nov 2017 #43

I needed that reminder. Thank you, saidsimplesimon Solly Mack Nov 2017 #44

Yes, their aim relayerbob Nov 2017 #45

I agree. Lot of good in the world. Lot of beauty. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #47

I'm with you RhodeIslandOne Nov 2017 #46

So true DownriverDem Nov 2017 #50

Oh, I can relate. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #51

Can Relate DownriverDem Nov 2017 #48

I have fantasies of them waking up and knowing better. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #53

I have suffered a bad bout of depression get the red out Nov 2017 #49

Me, too. Maybe we can and will get through this together. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #54

They sure helped me! get the red out Nov 2017 #83

well stated G_j Nov 2017 #52

It isn't. I keep hoping to find my usual balance again. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #55

Its this type of thing that destroys me inside.. G_j Nov 2017 #97

Yup. Me too. redwitch Nov 2017 #57

There's comfort in not being alone but I sure want the reason for the togetherness to Solly Mack Nov 2017 #64

I can deal with dead zombies just fine. redwitch Nov 2017 #66

True. The solution there is clear. Dealing with the live ones takes more effort. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #69

I hear you gay texan Nov 2017 #59

I know! I think I know how stupid people can be then they go and prove me wrong. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #60

Just know it will never happen again humbled_opinion Nov 2017 #61

I don't know. Trump supporters would follow someone else like him. Or someone worse. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #65

at this point we greatly humbled_opinion Nov 2017 #78

A line from Angels in America sums it up for me srobertss Nov 2017 #62

Thank you. It's a day to day struggle. I think maybe by admitting how deep my anger goes I Solly Mack Nov 2017 #67

. Squinch Nov 2017 #68

It could be worse, I suppose. I think it best not to wonder about that though. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #71

You said it very well. I'm fighting against my desire to just shut it all out because I know I have Squinch Nov 2017 #73

I am a spiritual person, very compassionate. I tweet really mocking things to Trumpers on twitter adigal Nov 2017 #70

lol! Thank you! That was great. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #72

Counting the Days BBG Nov 2017 #75

Great advice. Thanks. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #76

Quarter Pounders aint peanuts BBG Nov 2017 #77

I know what you mean by angry disambiguation Nov 2017 #79

They are hypocrites. Ignorant hypocrites. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #91

I'm with you there, Solly. brer cat Nov 2017 #80

I find it's not as bad when I don't watch them on the tube. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #90

I think I might be similarly afflicted. Thank you! BadGimp Nov 2017 #81

You're welcome. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #89

K&R lordsummerisle Nov 2017 #82

Thank you. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #93

I have a lot of depression issues and have to be careful not to backslide... Hekate Nov 2017 #84

Congrats on the new house! Many happy years. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #87

I just read through the long list of replies and it made me think.... Grammy23 Nov 2017 #85

Thank you! I enjoyed reading your response. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #86

Yeah, it's like an episode from the Twilight Zone. kydo Nov 2017 #88

What a positive response to the anger! You're right, get better and fight back. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #92

Republicans fox propaganda tv, cheney wars & later the birth certificate fraud pushed by RW- Sunlei Nov 2017 #94

The lack of actual accountability has been a major cause to the continued existence Solly Mack Nov 2017 #95

Exactly. dchill Nov 2017 #96