sorry for getting ✨️political✨️ on the good vibes and video games app again, but the human brain is not designed to withstand another 207 weeks of this shit so pace yourself and try to channel that anger, despair, and hopelessness into something productive. make some kick ass art, we will need it - ThreadSky

letseatnachos.bsky.social • 152 days ago

sorry for getting ✨️political✨️ on the good vibes and video games app again, but the human brain is not designed to withstand another 207 weeks of this shit so pace yourself and try to channel that anger, despair, and hopelessness into something productive. make some kick ass art, we will need it

Comments

yachtrockgirl.bsky.social•152 days ago

That's not a political post. It is a humane observation

ericklw.bsky.social•152 days ago

I'm thinking of making really super offensive anti trump cartoons and posting them on Twitter anonymously. My way of pissing in their cornflakes. 😐

shannonkh22.bsky.social•152 days ago

Immediate follow. Thank you for this timely reminder. 🖤

katejustkate54.bsky.social•152 days ago

We should be lighting up the Washington DC switchboard call your representatives in Congress persons get loud

eyeconicme.bsky.social•152 days ago

I've been doing just that.

arawynp.bsky.social•152 days ago

Or channel the anger into actually doing something about this mess

siriusafton.bsky.social•152 days ago

The way i've been handling it is ignore all social media politics. If I am going about my every day life and notice something, then get involved. But fighting over social media and reading all that shit is going to give you terrible mental health...

arawynp.bsky.social•152 days ago

People ifnoring him and only acting when it directly affects them, has ALREADY given the US a nazi dictatorship. Doing that won't get rid of him. And people dying is the worse outcome

siriusafton.bsky.social•152 days ago

If i notice shit irl i'll get mad, but I'm not bothering with online politics anymore, especially when it's pretty much only by biased sources. That's setting yourself up for a miserable life. I've blocked all political words from my social media and have already been so much happier as a person.

arawynp.bsky.social•152 days ago

Nah you're choosing to ignore what's happening because it doesn't actually affect you. That's called privilege. The US is collapsing, that's not a biased opinion. It's fact. But you don't feel it so you don't care.

siriusafton.bsky.social•151 days ago

But hey, not gonna argue with a random person on the internet who doesn't know me about how privileged i am because it's not gonna do anything positive for me. 🤷

siriusafton.bsky.social•151 days ago

???
That's assuming a lot lol.

2hot.bsky.social•152 days ago

There could not be a better time for a Dylan biopic. As long as people don’t miss the point of his work. Considering the broad spectrum of Rage Against The Machine fans, it’s hard to be confident.

drunkenufopilot.bsky.social•152 days ago

Put some energy into contacting your congresscritter, telling them to impeach the pseudo-president, to ignore or ban or otherwise say no to anything he tries to do. If you've already done that, and your congresscritter ignored you, write or call again! and again! #Resist

linkdaether.bsky.social•152 days ago

207 is a big number, but it helps to quantify it, in a way. A week goes by in a flash when you have lots of work to do, so I’ll just have to keep myself busy.

sulaco426.bsky.social•152 days ago

Don’t apologize. Please.

Not talking politics got us here. Speak up often. And Loudly.

johnlangbass.bsky.social•152 days ago

Will do, but let me just say, we on the left need to take more action to combat these idiots, we talk to much, we need to make a real world plan to combat these people. They are truly evil!

randyrandlemann.bsky.social•152 days ago

I plan on learning how to draw/ sketch & dipping my toes in project zomboid 😎

(And lots of cannabis)

xomerry.bsky.social•152 days ago

Making art is the only thing keeping me sane right now

myria.bsky.social•152 days ago

I wish I could, but my brain doesn’t work that way. Instead, I’m crying a lot, worse than I have in a decade.

letseatnachos.bsky.social•152 days ago

🫂

softysketch.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yeah, I’m choosing to be happy this year.

yesicanidiot911.bsky.social•152 days ago

...workin on just that!
Stay tuned....

💙

meansister.bsky.social•152 days ago

Gaming is a great escape for a little bit. I’m losing myself in Thedas and Faerun for awhile to mitigate anxiety.

sparklesorushex.bsky.social•152 days ago

It’s……. A lot. I’m playing a lot of Infinity Nikki all of a sudden.

xxghostdrago.bsky.social•152 days ago

As much as I’d hate to say it I bet we would get some good rock/alt music again. Kind of like early 00’s. Or well that’s what I’m gearing my mindset too. Good distraction really.

lilgblad.bsky.social•152 days ago

But also, do not normalize this TrumpsterFire either!

Find joy - Create joy… But also STAY LOUD and STAY STRONG! 📣💪

bubbleslarue.bsky.social•152 days ago

Or, get ready to do something that matters. When it’s time to get to the streets get off your butt FKN do it.

gentlejoe77.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you for this post.

hpvpaul2.bsky.social•152 days ago

🤔 Hmm, Trump was pissed that people were immigrating from “shithole” countries but he has now turned the US into a third world shithole country.

mdp300.bsky.social•152 days ago

I plan on playing a lot of Wolfenstein and Cyberpunk.

cmichellesummers.bsky.social•152 days ago

Or, organize a mass revolution for We the People to defend our democracy and US Constitution...

katekeller1111.bsky.social•151 days ago

can you believe this insanity?

arjays-talking-x3.bsky.social•152 days ago

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I'm trying to not stay angry. But I worry about my own family/grandchildren being harassed at school or other public places. 🤬🖕🏼rump

sydneyscottauthor.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you for the reminder!

ernestleequild.bsky.social•152 days ago

It’s tough not to get political right now…unfortunately it’s our reality.

personj.bsky.social•152 days ago

I am so immensely angry and afraid and disappointed and disgusted!! My PTSD is having PTSS.

personj.bsky.social•123 days ago

I fully understand. And it's so hard to believe it's 2025. I'm still processing March 2020.

slammaslamma.bsky.social•152 days ago

Delicious, homemade food counts as art, correct? 🍜🍔🍞🍲👩‍🍳

ofoceanwaves.bsky.social•152 days ago

Absolutely it does

cherrywishniak.bsky.social•152 days ago

Correct.
https://cherrythetart.blogspot.com/2014/03/food-and-artists.html

zeebfeywood.bsky.social•152 days ago

We’re holed up making art. Hopefully when RenFest season comes around again enough people will still be employed and ready to escape.

endofcommondecency.bsky.social•152 days ago

Take action, why aren't people in the streets protesting

bigcitytrouble.bsky.social•152 days ago

I think a lot are still in denial of what's going on or giving up so quickly thanks to the media overload

blinglog.bsky.social•152 days ago

Naw, this post is good vibes too

aforalice.bsky.social•152 days ago

Would kick-ass music suffice?

gypsymoonmk.bsky.social•152 days ago

Its a combo...do art, or whatever feeds the soul and gives you moments of peace but also stay informed, fight where/when/how you can by getting involved in groups that bring change and donate to important orgs like the ACLU, Human Rights Campaign, etc...give what you can. We are in this together!

mainecider.bsky.social•152 days ago

imsuanne.bsky.social•152 days ago

You don’t need to apologize. I’m trying to pace my outrage this time. I made myself a rule that I’m not allowed to look at social media after I turn off the lights for bed. This should stop the 2am doom scrolling that was happening every night during the dark times before.

wordyqwerty.bsky.social•152 days ago

It's not a four year problem 😕 he said a vote for him and no one will have to vote again. This is serious.

ottodue.bsky.social•152 days ago

Seems like art should bridge the gap between awareness and action so people can be organized against this brutal system.

ohdahlia.bsky.social•152 days ago

I’m currently writing a horror novel and it’s damn near a comedy in comparison to reality at this point.

fragiledomicile.bsky.social•152 days ago

We need this!
Please keep it coming.
Well get through this (hopefully)!

uhb0v.bsky.social•152 days ago

Can’t wait to see more art. Also, don’t apologize.

suannelqr.bsky.social•152 days ago

If anyone wants art that doubles as meditation and then becomes notebooks wherein you can jot down all your anger, despair and hopelessness... I got you.

suannelqr.bsky.social•152 days ago

https://youtu.be/Ak3lM8zjOcE

debbielough.bsky.social•152 days ago

I may be making a lot more abstract (or weird, as a friend calls them) hats.
And doing more embroidery.

klassmi.bsky.social•151 days ago

I visit the spa more often 🧘🏼

afriendlycard.bsky.social•152 days ago

I'm down to the value of sticks. In Medieval Dynasty you gather sticks. In Vintage Story, more sticks. I need some cheap fencing against deer in a new kitchen garden. I'm going to literally go pick up sticks, and build a thing. It's what I can do today. There's lots of actual wood out there.

asablanche.bsky.social•152 days ago

👍🏻👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

punkrprincess.bsky.social•152 days ago

It's not gonna be easy everyone stay strong

drpattylew.bsky.social•152 days ago

A Legend in His Own Mind (pencil, 2025)

tiffany-greeneyes.bsky.social•152 days ago

Also, if we SHOW UP in the midterms and get control over congress, we can significantly curb this nightmare.

broknglasslippers.bsky.social•152 days ago

Well said. I can always use/make more art.

rintae25.bsky.social•152 days ago

Also support your artists. If you want great art, allow artists to focus on it and not have to worry about eating. Most artists work a full time job then come home and do art.

roadieric.bsky.social•152 days ago

Agreed 💯

victura.bsky.social•152 days ago

violetshine.bsky.social•152 days ago

fuck yeah

whoknewyou.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yes!

luebbs.bsky.social•152 days ago

Defunded

smd66.bsky.social•152 days ago

Exactly
Take really good care of yourself
Take in some beauty everyday
Enjoy your people
Deep breaths

fieldguideembroid.bsky.social•152 days ago

On it!!

mmeredith.bsky.social•152 days ago

There’s a little girl at the school I work with who told me today her parents can’t afford to buy her a scarf. I’m knitting her (and whoever else I can manage) one :)

ryeone.bsky.social•152 days ago

I can and I will, will you? Let's show them that WE THE PEOPLE are the real power in this country!

ryeone.bsky.social•152 days ago

https://generalstrikeus.com/strikecard

m-a-j.bsky.social•152 days ago

And please - stay informed, speak out, create art and refuse to submit.

sassmatazz.bsky.social•152 days ago

207 weeks? 🤢🤮

frompagetoscreen.bsky.social•151 days ago

Here’s to hoping term limits still exist in 207 weeks 🥂

beautyfromashesspa.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you ! Good luck friend.

shakergeek.bsky.social•152 days ago

Don’t Apologize.

The people who should be are the ones putting their head in the sand.

whyisthat.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you for your suggestion. Just trying to find specific information about executive orders signed can send someone into a tailspin of utter frustration.

hugahat.bsky.social•151 days ago

Absolutely!! Working on making 500 backpack buddies to throw out at a parade this summer! Keep positive people!

alanabrahams.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yes!

thrillhousegaming.bsky.social•152 days ago

How dare you be your authentic self here and express things you're upset/concerned about.

Never letting you live this down bro.

letseatnachos.bsky.social•152 days ago

horribly thoughtless of me and extremely main character coded to force people to spend two seconds thinking about something unpleasant when they could be thinking about fun and whimsy instead. I will try to grow and do better

thrillhousegaming.bsky.social•152 days ago

Fuck I hate when people say "coded"

letseatnachos.bsky.social•152 days ago

does it make you want to skip your boy dinner?

thrillhousegaming.bsky.social•152 days ago

I was told that my nicotine gum and green tea is "divorced dad dinner" and I'm riding in that now.

demonpugo.bsky.social•149 days ago

The most divorced dad thing I’ve ever seen- a bald heavy set dude with a ponytail, walking with his son home from the 7-11 in the rain on Xmas morning.

colleenepmulligan.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yes, ways to help my teens embrace this. Picking one area to actively participate in. Then we show up for the other causes. It is so much to digest!

jondfreeman.bsky.social•152 days ago

Calm yourselves with the peace of fresh paint in the master bath

academicfeminist.bsky.social•152 days ago

I’m using an adult coloring book that’s just swear words. It truly does help.

freshprintsdesign.bsky.social•149 days ago

I’m trying to spread the word about my new anti Trump coloring book and thought it might interest you :)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1847181751/coloring-through-chaos-anti-trump-adult

ohchrist.bsky.social•152 days ago

He won't last that long.

bilgil68.bsky.social•152 days ago

Following with this, good job man

samrja.bsky.social•152 days ago

or start lifting weights so we can hold those signs high in protest

serenestars17.bsky.social•152 days ago

No politics, especially this shit needs to be talked about. So many uninformed people out there sleepwalking right into fascism

blueu69.bsky.social•152 days ago

Well said

skeluro.bsky.social•152 days ago

Does this count as kick ass or does it fall more into punch face category

nymominva.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you for this excellent PSA 👍

doktor-lol.bsky.social•152 days ago

Don't be dramatic. Homo sapiens survived much worse.

thevelouriaeffect.bsky.social•152 days ago

Literally started doing paint and sips at home and coloring because the levels of fuckery we are experiencing are messing with my brain and i need a creative outlet

nikkigoesferal.bsky.social•152 days ago

Well said

xogeorgie.bsky.social•152 days ago

How do you have the energy to be on here all day crying and fighting ppl? Lmfao

unfrgvn2.bsky.social•152 days ago

All contributions to positivity are vital.

alexrdz2705.bsky.social•152 days ago

How about a revolution? Fucking gringos are brain dead.

steveprocko.bsky.social•152 days ago

Midterms can make a big difference - only 100 or so weeks away

fiddlewood.bsky.social•152 days ago

You are so right. And every time the orange menace is quoted, his photo posted, even if the subject is important, it's just another hit. Pace yourselves!

officialslushie.bsky.social•152 days ago

It is of the okay if we are making weird art instead? We are not sure how to kick the posterior, if you catch my drift. #art #EndTheElk

geographyisdestiny.bsky.social•152 days ago

Great point. I also like the minimalist punctuation approach. There is a way to do it free and clear of such that would still fit in with your natural cadence of writing, IMO. You write like you talk.

Meditation, yoga, and organizing your surroundings are also useful activities that benefit others.

catherinestp.bsky.social•152 days ago

It's so difficult to do, if we don't vent, we'll implode. 😢

potatostack.bsky.social•152 days ago

Absolutely. Also, document what is happening. Don't let them gaslight you into thinking it never did. Support your grass roots community activists. Provide funding/support to trusted media sources, your local library, your local public school, etc. Protect the institutions of knowledge.

arcanecluster.bsky.social•152 days ago

See... it's still a positive msg in the end :)

exploder666.bsky.social•152 days ago

I can't promise it won't be violence forward but there will be art.

theunsoothesayer.bsky.social•152 days ago

When yall say stuff like "we cannot handle these emotions" have you actually researched that fact or is it fear to commit to the actual path? Can people actually not be furious for years? Cuz I have been.

themysteryinc.bsky.social•152 days ago

*10,400 weeks unless we start civil war 2.0, but yeah

stars-upon-thars.bsky.social•152 days ago

Easier said than done, but trying.

davidartguy.bsky.social•152 days ago

#facts

ihatehandls.bsky.social•152 days ago

I’ve been channeling my rage by playing Wolfenstein and making up songs. The first two are “Shooting Nazis in the Dick” and “Don’t Buy a Nazi Dinner”

dizavid.bsky.social•152 days ago

Honestly, people who aren't getting political right now are outing themselves as far as I'm concerned.

kguymon.bsky.social•152 days ago

This is why I still play GTA, if I need to blow off some steam, there is nothing better than a rampage!

ashleahh.bsky.social•152 days ago

That is their way of breaking us, don’t let them win and never apologize. Since the weather is trash I am channeling some energy into gaming. Marvel Rivals is doing a hell of a job keeping me distracting me lol

buritonis.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yup! This is why I deleted all social media and just got this app and red note and TikTok. Honestly I rather be creating and drawing art then looking at these horrible news everyday. Need to take care of my mental health

gwill2k.bsky.social•151 days ago

Amen.

indi-a-person.bsky.social•152 days ago

And join the general strike initiative!

https://generalstrikeus.com/strikecard

lykeios.bsky.social•152 days ago

Learn to shoot, buy a gun, and start shooting. Violence is the only way out of this and we all need to band together and begin now BEFORE *all* the guardrails are systematically dismantled and everything they do is nice and legal.
We’re already down the rabbit hole, protesting will do nothing.

joewillhatch.bsky.social•152 days ago

Violence is never the answer.

lykeios.bsky.social•152 days ago

The entire sentiment sounds lovely, but ultimately comes from a place of naïve privilege.

lykeios.bsky.social•152 days ago

Or better yet, try it on the gestapo agents when they bust in your door…

lykeios.bsky.social•152 days ago

Uhuh.
Tell that to the Allies circa 1942.
See how far that gets ya.

siggajv.bsky.social•152 days ago

Has it only been a week? 😫

typebrandon.bsky.social•152 days ago

Take breaks, folks. You don't have to entirely disengage to keep some sanity.

southernfriedtarot.bsky.social•152 days ago

Started an Angry Damn Woman Collage yesterday. 👍

knomian.bsky.social•152 days ago

>implying there's going to be a 2028 election

alexahawaii.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you. Really feeling it.

alexahawaii.bsky.social•152 days ago

🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️🧜‍♀️

andrea1b.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thank you ☺️
I’m starting a painting tomorrow.
♥️♥️♥️

suzanne331.bsky.social•152 days ago

This is gonna be a very scary time in America. I wish I could
at least move to Canada or farther to get away from the avalanche of shit that is becoming America.

frstevenclark.bsky.social•152 days ago

when stating the obvious is political then we must be political.

insomniac2024.bsky.social•152 days ago

earthmothercarla.bsky.social•151 days ago

Great music came from the Nixon years.

chachae73.bsky.social•152 days ago

They’ll
Never let go of the power now. Elections are over (at least honest ones)

fleamarketsteve.bsky.social•152 days ago

You actually think he's going to leave when his term is done? HA.

bluenebularandy.bsky.social•152 days ago

But don’t lay down and take it either.

alex.weej.com•152 days ago

🫡

rickymun.bsky.social•152 days ago

That's why I joined Bluesky.

sftravelwithkids.bsky.social•152 days ago

👉 https://amzn.to/40SVhGf

jenny-867-5309.bsky.social•152 days ago

Let’s eat nachos 😉

c-ocelot.bsky.social•152 days ago

I'm just here to draw queer comic strips for adults, and that's what I'm gonna do unless they stop me from existing.

usurpedlettuce.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yep! Back to Coral Island with some sweet orange tea for me!

mrsjennylbrown.bsky.social•152 days ago

Agree.... I'm staying informed then walking away. My emotional brain is spent.

letseatnachos.bsky.social•152 days ago

and for goodness sake, stay hydrated. make water your new best friend

alexahawaii.bsky.social•152 days ago

🌧️🌧️🌧️

hizwhiz.bsky.social•152 days ago

Don't tell me what to do hippy boy

ohdahlia.bsky.social•152 days ago

What about a hippy girl, can I tell you what to do

hizwhiz.bsky.social•152 days ago

Probably, but only if I've known you for like 35 years like I've known hippy boy.

debbielough.bsky.social•152 days ago

Back in the pre social media days, when I was made a mod for the first time on an internet forum, my husband's response was 'oh god, who picked *her*'.

Others leapt to my defense, and I had to calm them down. Was ridiculous.

ofoceanwaves.bsky.social•152 days ago

It's nice that people wanted to defend you though! I'm sure they calmed right down when they realized he was your husband lol

skinnyjax.bsky.social•151 days ago

And moisturize!
Revolution can be a bitch on the skin.

bamumilada.bsky.social•152 days ago

I have a feeling we're all gonna be ✨️political✨️ pretty soon whether we like it or not

paigepooler.bsky.social•152 days ago

The new WH Press Sec was just on (MSNBC) spouting lies and accusations and I could just feel my blood begin to boil. I’ve decided I really can’t watch news when MAGA/ GOP are up at the podium, actively lying. Much healthier to avoid that and catch up here. It’s going to be a rough ride.

yokday.bsky.social•152 days ago

I stopped watching it deciding ignorance truly is bliss sometimes. No need to stress about things I cannot control 🤷🏼‍♀️

terenceharifernandes.com•151 days ago

I wish burnout revenge was still a thing. It was the ultimate stress buster. Pure flow, no real world.

alexflorack4co.bsky.social•152 days ago

It's important to vent .

foimage.bsky.social•152 days ago

Don't be sorry. If not now, when?

womenwarriors.com•151 days ago

https://bsky.app/profile/womenwarriors.com/post/3lguxql57r22e

langoleir.bsky.social•152 days ago

I'm here to listen. Also I just wrote my representatives to ask what they are doing now before it is too late.

jxn92.bsky.social•152 days ago

Facts 💯🔥

clotnoise.bsky.social•152 days ago

Kick-ass art is great, but we also need to start literally kicking ass.

midwestcentrist.bsky.social•152 days ago

If the 80's can give us punk rock in reaction to Reagan and Thatcher, there has got to be some art/music reaction now that takes hold or at least gives us a way to work out some anger. Let's go!

endure-n-survive.bsky.social•152 days ago

Thanks for the reminder. Happiness out of spite is better than no happiness at all

mallardbay93.bsky.social•152 days ago

Many of us have taken a leave of absence on the news. It's all the stuff we knew agent orange would do

avertexofmyown.bsky.social•147 days ago

We need hashtag for #KickassArt.

jeimi.bsky.social•152 days ago

https://www.change.org/p/hold-congress-responsible-for-insider-trading

splumpi.bsky.social•152 days ago

That's what I'M sayin. If we make lots of it, there's no way it can all be destroyed.

thx11k2.bsky.social•152 days ago

Agreed. Good advice.

shadovvlurking.bsky.social•152 days ago

yeah!!!!

stellar-caprice.bsky.social•152 days ago

But also don’t distract yourself while these fs try and rake us over the coals.

micaleesmith.bsky.social•152 days ago

Wise words!

tastyburger.bsky.social•152 days ago

A good shout, I may block the word Trump from my feed!

moniqueblue.bsky.social•152 days ago

Please don't apologize. You aren't alone. My daughter wants me to step away from everything, but I can't because I don't want to get blindsided.

childpsychmdact.bsky.social•152 days ago

Yes we all need to stay involved but also pace ourselves!!

moniqueblue.bsky.social•152 days ago

Definitely. It’s exhausting 😢 emotionally and physically.

bonitak.bsky.social•152 days ago

I'm tweeting the sick bastard.

ted-watkins.bsky.social•152 days ago

I just like to paint forgs

letseatnachos.bsky.social•152 days ago

hell yeah, I'm into that

rusthoodie.bsky.social•152 days ago

We need more Luigi’s and less apathy

uncannyjane.bsky.social•152 days ago

Is it even gonna be only 207 weeks though? They’re already trying to remove presidential term limits

channah23.bsky.social•152 days ago

Doing my best to combat the disgust.
.here you go...

reeferclippings.bsky.social•152 days ago

On it.

cup-o-coffe.bsky.social•146 days ago

I feel this, thank you for the encouragement man!

livingonrivertime.bsky.social•152 days ago

THIS! 💖🙌🏽

djw769404.bsky.social•152 days ago

I’m on it sir! More to come!! #art #artforlife #kap #democracy

simplyedc.bsky.social•152 days ago

Why apologize for getting political “on the good vibes and video games app” when that is your goal.

How is your political shit being vomited on my timeline anyway?

letter2elise89.bsky.social•152 days ago

Struggling with it & needed this. Thank you

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