While out at the grocery yesterday, I overheard a gal on the phone explaining Rumps policy on Gaza to whomever was on the other end. At one point, she shrieked, 'because we are America- that's why!' I wanted to cry. I questioned my entire existence in this misery.
You must live in the south with me. I am perpetually perplexed. Like am I honestly in some alternate vortex, like FR in a game or show or something? Am I being Punked? Do we NOT see the same shit happening? do you NOT see the massive implosion slowly happening?
Here is how I cope: when I look around and see that there is so much evil and there seems like no hero is coming to save us, I start believing that I AM the hero. I start believing that I would actually die to defend what I know is right, if it comes down to that.
I am sorry. I understand. I feel like I have no one in my circle that is freaking out enough about the dismantling of our country. That’s when I realize, I have to be able to depend on myself. To know that I am capable of doing the right thing.
I’m tired also. Tired of being afraid and not feeling as if I am in control of anything. But I am in control of myself and it’s good that you are going to do what’s best for everyone. But also do what is best for you.
I am sorry you feel alone. I am overwhelmed, too. Your posts about the work you do have touched me, and I have talked about your work to others and encouraged them to follow you.
They will take our civility, connections, humanity, honor, property, freedoms and when there is nothing left to take and we have nothing left to lose...
I will sit on your porch with a pitchfork if it makes you feel safer. Ugh I’m so disgusted. I’m sending you love and spiritual chocolate chips to lift you up🙏🫂💕🫂🙏🫂💕🫂🙏🫂💕🫂🙏🫂💕
You are not the only one. You are not alone. Fight with everything you have. Rely on anyone you can trust. If you can't make waves, know how to keep your head down. No need for a haircut.
Same. It’s also a strange feeling to be fully aware of what’s happening to our country, when you’re surrounded by people who either have no clue what’s going on, or they know and either don’t care and/or approve of the fuckery.
Each day brings new horrors. For me they're horrors. And I'm losing hope. I can't begin to imagine what our country will look like in a few months. Or a few weeks, for that matter. They are destroying us into submission. I don't think I'm wrong.
It's impossible to just move, too. I hate it when people say that. It takes resources and the ability to fight through bureaucracy that most of us don't possess.
Which is terrible because I feel that we are in "seeking asylum" territory at this point. We genuinely need to consider the possibility of thinking of ourselves as refugees and seeing if it's possible to find safety elsewhere.
There might be more fascists than leftists in America, but I'm not sure about that. There are certainly more normies than either. Much of what happens these next few years comes down to what the low information voters think and feel.
Same. I would leave, but the rise of fascism appears to be a concentrated global effort. Since we aren't safe anywhere, might as well stay and fight where I believe I can make the most difference.
White America's downfall began when White Americans started taking Crazy White People seriously and sent them to the House, the Senate and the White House.
White America's downfall is its racism. White folks started tolerating crazy White ppl because they were intrigued by their blatant racism.
Not disgusted or embarrassed. Intrigued. Charmed by their candor. Comforted. Menawhile, they're ALSO being swindled by crazy, Dr. Evil-esque Bond villains
Im so embarrassed and enraged. Also just befuddled by those I the supposed “opposition” who refuse to do much, if ANYTHING, make this clown hit a single speed bump in their blitzkrieg?
That they’re subject us to a suicide pact in the name of “decorum” and “decency”
I’m also so tired of hearing “if you don’t like it, then leave!”
As if:
1) everyone has the privilege to just uproot their entire family’s lives
2) the people who can’t leave DESERVE to suffer
And
3) that there is somewhere “safe” to even go!!!!
I often feel the same way, particularly when I see flapping one’s lips as the only thing some ppl are doing. The best feeling I had was in January when I travelled to DC to be with thousands of others in protest. If that’s a possibility where you are, I recommend it.
Sounds weird, but there's a relief in finally seeing others feel that way vs feeling isolated in feeling that way for years while others normalize pretty horrific conditions.
Knowing others finally see it, and want better, kinda helps. A lot is just chugging along with folks who care though.
We all feel it. Some of us can move to another country, but this crap is happening world wide. All we can do is keep each other's spirit up and support each other, which at times is hard. We all better prepare to take to the streets
Same. It feels like my door got barred by moving furniture on the titanic. At this point I've lit the fireplace in my room and am sipping whiskey in a uncomfortable chair while I wait 🙄😒
You are not alone. I'm one of the strongest people I know. And I needed a good cry this morning. Many people on Medicaid and food stamps, are no longer of the ability to work . The announcement that they will be cutting both of those things put me in a panic.
Gabrielle, you are not alone.
We were moving to Panama this year, but now afraid they will use that to stop our SS checks and possibly my husband's military retirement check since we will not have a physical address in the US. Who knows, he might even attack Panama. Nothing surprises me anymore. Also feeling trapped.
I'd say come to Canada, but the new guy were gonna vote in is a step in a similar populist direction. Not nearly as bad, but yeah. This epidemic of reactionary politics seems pretty global.
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I feel trapped in a loony bin from which there is no escape.
Too many people are too checked out.
I would simply leave if I could but I can't.
Not disgusted or embarrassed. Intrigued. Charmed by their candor. Comforted. Menawhile, they're ALSO being swindled by crazy, Dr. Evil-esque Bond villains
That they’re subject us to a suicide pact in the name of “decorum” and “decency”
Lot of fundraising email tho.
I don't want to share a country with these people.
As of today I am officially terrified.
I have immune-compromised family members. It's open season on them now.
As if:
1) everyone has the privilege to just uproot their entire family’s lives
2) the people who can’t leave DESERVE to suffer
And
3) that there is somewhere “safe” to even go!!!!
Knowing others finally see it, and want better, kinda helps. A lot is just chugging along with folks who care though.
Gabrielle, you are not alone.