I’m getting too many texts from friends, saying, “are you okay?” It’s lovely of them to ask. But I’m just fine. I can’t say the same for a lot of other people and things.
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If I seem quieter over the next few weeks, it is going to be in part because I vowed that after the election, no matter what the result, I’d get off Twitter/X, get my news more directly from news sources (instead of using social media as a newsfeed), and write a book.
Thank you, George!! You worked so hard and spend a lot of your own money. This isn’t the end… it’s the end of the beginning. Maybe this was necessary to truly expose him. It’s going to be painful
I appreciate the courage you’ve shown over the last few years… you, The Lincoln Project, & others made me realize I was not crazy…. He & his followers are. Thanks…. I am still devastated & so worried….
You’ve been my main source of news and also humor! Thanks for being there the past few years. I’m happily married but refer to you as my Twitter husband.
At least you're going to be quieter for a good reason. I deleted Twitter and have avoided news altogether. Maybe in a couple of weeks,
I'll get back to normal. Thanks for a great fight!
Can't wait to buy and read your book. EVERYONE on here, when George Conway's book comes out it will be a best seller but please just buy your own copy. This man put everything into the cause including $1.3 mil + so lets make him whole in $$ and in support that he was right and righteous. Thanks
Did that only I never was a twit . I got off meta for the last few days and feeling better knowing the US is about to finally learn what this F er is really about!
I’m begging everyone to #BoycottWomensMarch
The 2017 March was not only attended by many who didn’t vote for Hillary, the main organizers had actively campaigned against her. This one would be co-opted by a lot of those same 3rd party & non voters.
This also gives fuel to MAGA/1
The best thing we can do is show a complete indifference to Trump’s election. No marches. Just quietly ignore it. Save your travel money to help those who will be impacted by Trump’s policies.
We don’t need to be giving MAGA a bunch of images of “triggered libs” to laugh & mock at them./2
cheers, I am leaving that other plattform for good. So I am happy you are also around here (even if it should be less). And although you may plan to get less info from social media in the near future, it would be nice to still read about your insights here on this plattform
Thank you for the explanation ahead of time, otherwise I’d have worried. Your presence will be greatly missed - you’ve been a beacon of hope, w your knowledge, intelligence, witty humour, & more. (Corgi pics) Still, glad that you’re taking a break, much deserved. You are deeply appreciated.
If you only knew what a source of comfort and sanity you’ve provided/provide. I’ve relied on your wisdom and posts for years. I hope you continue. We need you!
I can't stomach the news, or even the late night shows which have kept me sane the last decade. I have been staying off social media a lot more...and now I find I have more free time....and am struggling to find something to keep my mind off the awfulness of the world and life now. Sighs.
Elon Musk, the real president at Mar-A-Lago
so what does that make @realDonaldTrump
Musk used Trump because he is a fool.
Now Musk runs the show. I guess he really is a genius.
I hope you have foreign travel plans, perhaps for as many as four years. What you are planning to do can be done abroad. Please choose carefully. We, Americans of good will, need you--and your corgis.
I am also finished with twitter. I live in a deeply red state KY. I am so disheartened by this election. I am already hearing stories of maga intimidating people. Trump has given them a platform for their hateful rhetoric. But I refuse to give up and I will do my part for freedom for all Americans!
I do blame Mitch McConnell for most of this. People in Ky actually voted to keep him in office so they could have a voice. Too funny. Eastern Ky has nothing to show due to no money from coal was ever put into building it up.
Andy Beshear is such a great governor and has built so much here. I also think church and state should be separate and it is no longer. Preachers here telling people how to vote. Brainwashing through religion. This is and has been a cult from the beginning.
I just joined this platform yesterday. I hope it has enough content for news/politics/sports so that I can log off Musk's platform for good. Keep posting here George. We need the X alternatives to grow and they only will with content and engagement.
What if everyone registered Republican? Even politicians. Just get rid of party lines. Put up great candidates. After a while, republicans wouldn’t know who to attack. Just spitballing.
I watched someone who identified as libertarian become more pro-Trump because he felt there were no other alternatives. When Trump is the "alternative", people are just too far gone to get back. They'll have to navigate by themselves. Sing it like Chappell Roan: "Good Luck Babe".
Get some rest, but let’s fight for the next 2 months to take back our country & FACTS.
Trump & Musk fed voters a whole lot of bs. We have an opportunity to get him where it hurts the most, by depressing his inauguration crowd size by sharing the facts & Elon’s words to their voters.
Many of us need you in real time. But glad you want to write a book. Please don't disappear. As you say, many of us are grieving horribly for all that is and will be lost, and we are definitely not okay.
Both you and The Lincoln Project have to regroup, rethink and re-energise to thwart the rise of right wing propaganda that will no doubt be spewing out more than it was before after Trump is back in office. Good luck.
I'm so happy to see the good guys moving over to this platform.
George, I'm scared of what happens next. All hyperbole aside, can he get rid of all the civil servants that aren't loyal to him? Can he dismantle the Dept of Education? Can he really get away with what is in Project 2025?
George, the best thing that can be done is to DIRECTLY confront every single republican office holder and appointee with the facts and evidence of the crimes that trump has perpetrated and asked them if they support the CRIMES he has committed?? Get them on the record.
Yep—we lost a battle but the war is just heating up. This is gonna be the big one. Definitely write your book but none of us can afford to withdraw just yet—which is exhausting but necessary. Hope you get some r&r though. Good to see you here—I guess it's time to start migrating properly.
The narcissistic personality disorder that “it” has,
wouldn’t like it if “we” decided to IGNORE “IT”!
OPERATION IGNORE
OPERATION IGNORE
OPERATION IGNORE
thank you. Keep us posted here on your ideas re what next because many of us also vowed to get off X and use social media less.... I was a monthly donor to yr super pac. Maybe you need to keep it going? if so, let us know! (torment Trump while in office)
Understandable, i'm just glad you're here on Bluesky. For now i'm just trying to make sense of it all, like so many others.
Don't worry George, the sun is gonna shine again.
The Never-Trump is done. He’s beaten you guys, the legislature, the courts, the electorate. He won’t beat Father Time and that’s where my money is now.
Break apart the Trump/Musk bromance which can be done if Musk gets more press coverage than Trump. Two oversized egos cannot exist side by side without jealousy, especially from a malignant narcissist like Trump. Praising Musk over Trump should be enough to cause the “divorce”.
George, I can only imagine how you must feel. Thank you for standing up and trying so hard to get the message out about the dangers of Donald Trump. I will always be grateful to you.
Thank you for all you did, and all you plan to do. You were a "voice of reason" in the crazy times with "look, this is what it means, and what can/ can't be done legally because...". INVALUABLE comfort to the "non-legal" minds. Appreciated.
I just came over to bluesky. Twitter/X refugee if you will. Thank you for helping me follow the minds and thoughts you follow. I’m in this for the long ride and need the sane and grounded minds by my side. So…thank you, George.
Okay under these circumstances is remarkable. We've just learned how many Americans are willing to justify suspending basic human decency. Which leads to the question, what other terrible things can they justify doing to others? I guess we're about to find out.
I’d like to see all the current executive departments create alt. sites here, so we can start our “shadow” government. We have to keep a healthy parallel going so we can snap back down the road. 😉
You are better than ok, George.
Although I never agreed with you politically, it takes an incredible amount of courage to be you.
It is so much easier to be a sycophant.
Thank you.
I so appreciate your vigilance, not just for me, but for my kids.
None of us are fine unless that one way we describe the fine....
But some are saying it's not as easy for him to dismantle everything is we may think...
Lawrence Tribe... California already putting stuff in place
A small glimmer of hope in a large puddle of mud
A lot of people are not OK. We are angry, frightened, disillusioned and feeling hopeless. I keep reminding myself that is has always been a small group of revolutionaries that brought about change. Hopefully, after the morning, that will happen again.
I’m not okay, my safety as a gay person is gone and I’ve had to weapon up as my poor family is looking to get everything together to try and move the fuck out of here. Anyone who thinks they’ll let us vote by 2026 has lost their mind. Fuck this shit hole “Country” nothing to fight for.
I feel like women are the most fearful. My mom, daughter, sister and I are scared. I had an abusive ex, it feels like I’m going to see him again. My C-PTSD kicked in hard. When this guy is done destroying our country, I hope the next president makes mental health a priority.
Should we be extra scared that our current govt and Trump and his co conspirators are being so quiet? Any insight on what's going on? I feel like it's the calm before the storm.
I'm not fine. The solace I have found is in cutting off any and all Trumpers out of my life. The shock they express when I've done this. Actions meet consequences. It gets to them and that gives me hope. No, we can't be family/friends. No, we cannot.
Would’ve been nice if they were concerned about that before they cast their ballot for the man threatening to use the might of the American military against those who criticize or disagree with him.
George, I do not a favorable view of the people who created Trump now “protecting “ us from him. However I truly thank you for your efforts, you left it “all on the field” and you have my profound respect.
Yes, I'm looking for a good gastroenterologist, as I think I've developed all kinds of stomach issues over this election.
And also, A GOOD SHRINK!! I kid you not!
I’m watching old sitcoms, lol. Friends, Big Bang Theory, etc…I know they won’t trigger me! It’s been tough to avoid, but I’ve been successful so far.😂🙏🏼
I will be ok when someone smarter than me figures out what to actually do about a bunch of people acting in bad faith in a system which is based on everyone acting in good faith. So far we have failed. I would say for at least the last 16 years.
It’s hard to find relief right now. Huge loss here in Ohio, along with almost every other state.
But that just means we have to start talking to people again! It’s time to disconnect and focus on real issues facing real people — we have two years to do so!
Major concern is what’s going to happen next?
The checks and balances we relied upon went off the rails with his immunity for his actions in office. That’s terrifying!
good to see you here .. some of us are fine, atm, trying to cope ... how true that will be after Rs take over all 3 branches of the country, well, most of us will not be doing well in any semblance of the word
At this point, I can say the same, I’m a non-breeding age blonde/blue-eyed, upper middle class professional single lady, who recognizes, agonizingly, that too many around me will not be: daughter, g-daughter, lgbtq friends, migrants in my small town. Although I could end up a “Martha” in New Gilead.
Every emotion is valid right now. To me, it's like mourning. It comes in waves. Sometimes it's fear, sometimes rage, and mostly a deep sense of loss and sadness. The mental lists I make of what can happen in the next four years is paralyzing at times.
I don’t know if it helps or not, but my therapist told me to not “pre-grieve”, but to take it day by day and hour by hour. Do periodic check-ins with myself: “am I (and my family/friends) okay physically right now?” That has helped me because the “what-ifs” are paralyzing me. Exercise helps too. 💙
And each time I think of the horror that's coming our way it brings me to my knees. To think of the bastards occupying our gov't to rain down on millions of us just ties me knots. It's incomprehensible what some in this country have done and are doing.
There are no actual news sources in my opinion. They continued to have all trump’s lying sycophants on the air with no pushback exposing their lies. Unforgivable and I won’t watch any of them any longer. Have no idea where to get news.
I feel regret and anger at myself for not having more in the bank to weather the coming years. Survival of the fittest at 61 sucks. Should have been an attorney and not a Hospice Nurse.
No. No I am not. And every day - my circle of family and friends shrinks. How did I not truly know these people?
And I guess they do not feel that my feelings or needs are valid so fuck everyone
I am truly shocked how many people in my life I apparently did not really know. And they think I'm the crazy one for wanting universal healthcare, no racism, and equality for all. Sickening.
Just Moved to BlueSky from X. Thrilled to see you here. Project 2025 will be implemented by Trump as if shot out of a cannon. We need people like you to shine light on this. The resistance is only getting started.
Right? I’m white. I’m straight. I’m beyond child-bearing years. I have my health & materially everything I need. At this point, the worst that can happen is I lose my healthcare and my retirement tanks. It’s the future of my kids and people who don’t have my privilege that keeps me up at night.
That’s a good thing. I really believe that things are going to be ok, even though it looks grim as hell right now. Somehow we’ll right the ship and things will be ok again. You’re one of the good guys you know.
I am in a secret facebook page for spouses of trans people & my american friends are reporting that they & their families are not doing well at all, they looking at moving to states with more protected rights and hoping those states hold the line
Are the 23 Democratic states holding together to protect peeps' rights? Will there be mass movement to MA, CA, MN etc. Will Tim Walz lead resistance?
Will decency prevail?
Gavin Newsom is already preparing for legal battles. Like or hate him, he’s basically told the feds to FAFO when it comes to California. Guarantee you he’ll run for the dem pres nomination in 2028.
Christ, 2028? I can’t believe I just wrote that lol. Getting older…
Tx. I saw him throwing down the gauntlet. Tim Walz's speech back in MN again showed the admirable calibre of the man. One person who could actually appeal to the forgotten blue collars in 2028🤔
Will be most interesting watching if/how all 23 Dem govs stand up to trump...
Not ok here. Veterans day brings a brand new wave of terror and grief. Every generation that came before me fled tyranny and served proudly. Now there are no checks and balances.
Hey George, it's good to see you here. I followed you again, and I would love a followback from you here🦋💙 you have been amazing, and the work you did to stop trump brilliant.
We are not ok in my immediate world. I have friends having to relocate before they get deported and 2 LGBTQIA+ kids and their spouses who I'm terrified for.
I hate this for us.
Thank you for the update. I am really worried for you and all the others who dared to speak out against the orange turd, though, knowing a.o. about 'sudden russian death syndrome'...
So PLEASE do take good care.
Thanks a million for all you have said and done over all these years!
Nice to see people I followed there over here. Taking a week or two (at least) away from the fray. Trying to breathe deep and appreciate the little things. Hoping it helps restore equilibrium.
Years ago on that other site, well before the 2016 election, I made a two-word comment to the orange one, to wit: "drop dead". Was intended to be Joan Rivers-esque. Wingnuts saw it years later and I got banned. Obama, Booker & others followed me...all gone. Glad to be here. And I hope he does. 😋
I think we're all hunkered down processing things in a way that's not overwhelming. It's surreal to think we must endure Trump for 4 more years. We will get through this. It is a grieving process to lose goodness and know we have the worst person as executive.
Someone posted this earlier today: "You do all realize that if we sweep the midterms, we cut Trump’s reign of terror from 4 to 2 years, right?
Get mad, BUT get busy.
Exactly how I feel also, been sleeping poorly. I consider myself fortunate though I worry about my 2 grandchildren, and actually all the children in the world.
The world and everything beautiful that God gave us. ugh It's been a hell of a hellish week ... not easy atm b/c there are times I'm gonna lose it, but we gotta try n take care of ourselves and not let their sickness do us in. 🙏🏼
So true, I refuse all news and I am limiting what I even read here if I think for one moment I will not be able to handle I back off, my mental health is on the line at this moment.
I know, it has taken every fiber of my body to move forward. For the first 5 days I didn't do Twitter, I walked several blocks after tending to pets in the morning, and concentrated on how the sun would shine through the trees, or the rain on the little limbs it was helpful for my brain. Recommend
I've been outside as much as possible, too. The way it's going, I'm going to have my whole house organized by Thanksgiving! I deleted Twitter on Wed. Musk was freaking me out before the election with all the new rules. I'm glad to meet you 💙
The Trumpers feel the dread in the air too. They just don't know why yet. They keep coming to me. None of them read the plan btw, or knew of one when they voted for him. Now they want to come to the person who was paying attention to make them feel better. I can't, they screwed us al.
Hi from Australia - anyone commitment to the concept of the Rule of Law (as imperfect as it is) has tough work to do to communicate what it really means - across the political spectrum.
I'm here to help.
You too? I'm stunned by number of people "checking on me," then literally crying, saying how they couldn't sleep last week. Really people? I was exhausted. I slept fine. I knew you weren't working on getting Kamala elected, so that's on you. Don't push your horrible feelings on me.
You are an empath George and we all love you for that!
Thank you for everything you've done to help people understand what's going on.
I do worry about the brave people who went against the 🍊💩 such as yourself, Jimmy Kimmel, the Obamas & many tv news stations and podcasters who told the truth.
I'm not letting him or IT keep me in a state of anger and despair for 4 more years. Dems need to regroup and I'm not blaming Harris, Biden or the campaign
I know we live in a democratic republic & we have to follow the constitution. However, when a threat to democracy has laid out their plans to overthrow the government and turn it into an autocracy do we just sit back and watch it happen? Why isn’t the gov’t doing anything now, before it’s too late?
I was terrified but now I’m mad as hell. It’s a constant slow burn. I see white women and try to guess if they voted for this. It’s not healthy but for now, it’s my normal
You’re not alone. I’m up and down. Keep busy, do something nice for yourself. I’ve already cleaned my house and started to make bread. Then, I noticed the olive oil I use is from Italy. Fat Fuck is going to tariff this
I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
I’m so sorry. Please avoid the news. Watch fun movies, read books, take walks, visit friends. Do things to take your mind off what is going on and I hope you feel better😊
70 year old retired married lesbian. I'm still not okay. My wife and I are going to an early Thanksgiving this Saturday with Republican family. After 44 years together, we know our silent exit signal.
Glad you are ok, George. I am too and have left Twitter. But keeping a little distance from friends that voted for tfg. I just can’t with them right now.
I wish more people thought like this. You only have to look at the calibre of the people around him to know that they will mess up their own plans. It will not be an easy ride for them.
Horrible people do horrible things. At the moment they're all cheering together. Once the boat starts being rocked they will soon separate and look to save their own skin first because it's in their nature to do so. I look forward to seeing it.
Now can you see why people are asking for recounts when the math is off and people's votes don't show as counted in swing states? Trump had 51 court cases and we all stood by his right to due process, but we ask for verification and you're telling us it's over?
My Liquor Store guys are MAGA. I told one that I am worried about losing my SS and Medicare. He said, "he's not gonna do that!". That's what MAGA thinks - it won't affect them.
Some are already having buyers remorse. And some are realizing they’re losing friends & family, even if they loudly & proudly proclaim they voted for him. FAFO is real.
I'm a lifelong Dem/Indie voter. I highly appreciate what you have put out there for people like me. I know others have to feel the same way. The Anti-Psycopath label even caught on with my 70 year old mother. Please stay safe with the psychopath that has no clue how things work. HE'S A FAKE PATRIOT!
Don’t be a stranger George. I just discovered Bluesky and glad to see you here. A big thank you to you and other Republicans who chose country over party. We all need to take some time for ourselves and our mental health. But we can’t roll over. Never. Viva la Resistance 🇺🇸
You and me are the preferred demographic at the moment, old and white, white, white.
The last to walk the plank.
Shall I lend you my copy of " Then they came for me "?
That's the thing. It's not about you or me. We'll be fine. Retirement funds may suffer, but we'll survive. The same can't be said for marginalized communities, whose members may... will probably... suffer true devastation.
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Thank you George.
Hope to see some Clyde pics soon!
Support The Resistance.
Just in case things go from bad to worse and being a fast runner is a survival strategy.
Times are scary for us.
Excited to read your book.
I'll get back to normal. Thanks for a great fight!
The 2017 March was not only attended by many who didn’t vote for Hillary, the main organizers had actively campaigned against her. This one would be co-opted by a lot of those same 3rd party & non voters.
This also gives fuel to MAGA/1
We don’t need to be giving MAGA a bunch of images of “triggered libs” to laugh & mock at them./2
so what does that make @realDonaldTrump
Musk used Trump because he is a fool.
Now Musk runs the show. I guess he really is a genius.
Fight the good fight George. We need you.
Do you know someone that has detrumpified 10 or 20 or more of their closest friends & relatives?
Maybe start figuring this nightmare out with that person.
this election, it seems to me, has proved that the entire system is not fit for purpose.
so actually, our internal GPS can point to a whole new system.
thoughts, in case it's useful:
https://accidentalgods.life/bonus-responding-to-the-turning-of-the-world-thoughts-on-how-the-us-election-marks-the-inflection-point-of-our-times/
Get some rest, but let’s fight for the next 2 months to take back our country & FACTS.
Trump & Musk fed voters a whole lot of bs. We have an opportunity to get him where it hurts the most, by depressing his inauguration crowd size by sharing the facts & Elon’s words to their voters.
https://x.com/jimstewartson/status/1855358589474640067
George, I'm scared of what happens next. All hyperbole aside, can he get rid of all the civil servants that aren't loyal to him? Can he dismantle the Dept of Education? Can he really get away with what is in Project 2025?
Also, could you give sources of news you think are legit?
Peace!!
#SemioticResistance
Disassemble the tools of propaganda one relationship at a time.
https://open.substack.com/pub/edgarabrown/p/warring-factions-of-the-culture-wars?r=4ply6p&utm_medium=ios
You are a hero!
Von Shitshizpants for the last four years.
The Billboards were Epic.
wouldn’t like it if “we” decided to IGNORE “IT”!
OPERATION IGNORE
OPERATION IGNORE
OPERATION IGNORE
Don't worry George, the sun is gonna shine again.
I totally get what you’re saying about Threads. Had hopes for it at the beginning but the algorithms just became too much for me.
Thank you.
The pendulum always swings.
On we marched through the darkness.
Although I never agreed with you politically, it takes an incredible amount of courage to be you.
It is so much easier to be a sycophant.
Thank you.
I so appreciate your vigilance, not just for me, but for my kids.
But some are saying it's not as easy for him to dismantle everything is we may think...
Lawrence Tribe... California already putting stuff in place
A small glimmer of hope in a large puddle of mud
Thank you for your work
The threat is real.
And also, A GOOD SHRINK!! I kid you not!
Glad to see you here
I left Twitter cause you know why
Out here is not going to be fine for awhile.
But that just means we have to start talking to people again! It’s time to disconnect and focus on real issues facing real people — we have two years to do so!
The checks and balances we relied upon went off the rails with his immunity for his actions in office. That’s terrifying!
No offense meant
Thank you so much.
When I feel devastated I think about people like you, Adam Kinzinger, Olivia Troye, and the other young women who spoke up & stood.
I fear for them.
They have 2 relatives with gay children and they are maga
And I guess they do not feel that my feelings or needs are valid so fuck everyone
Will decency prevail?
Christ, 2028? I can’t believe I just wrote that lol. Getting older…
Will be most interesting watching if/how all 23 Dem govs stand up to trump...
I hate this for us.
So PLEASE do take good care.
Thanks a million for all you have said and done over all these years!
Watch this whole video by MeidasTouch then tell me how you feel afterwards. Please listen then share to others. There is hope and a plan.
Disabled veterans will also - even those who LIVE in the VA because of their needs.
My mate & I will go from comfortable to destitute within a year.
"MAGA really screwed the pooch"
Will devote some of my time to writing again - seems the most healthy outlet in the meantime.
Get mad, BUT get busy.
WE'RE NOT DONE YET."
Me: There is a path forward.
I'm here to help.
Thank you for everything you've done to help people understand what's going on.
I do worry about the brave people who went against the 🍊💩 such as yourself, Jimmy Kimmel, the Obamas & many tv news stations and podcasters who told the truth.
Then some more shit will show up to replace it.
Doing my best but seriously ?? I feel betrayed and triggered
There were worse times. Everything will be fine.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/11/11/kamala-harris-fundraiser-donations-election-recount/76195287007/
All the rotten things he has said and done in his life are going to cause him some bad Karma, for want of a better word.......
SPREAD DA WORD
MOTHERFUCKAS!♥️🙏🏼
#KidVicious🔪
Onward, ever forward!
The last to walk the plank.
Shall I lend you my copy of " Then they came for me "?