A short thread with some tips about Trump fatigue and the next few years: 1. Be prepared to pace yourself. Had too much for one day? Shut it down. Dig into work and hobbies. Find enjoyment. - ThreadSky

brandonfriedman.bsky.social • 34 days ago

A short thread with some tips about Trump fatigue and the next few years:

1. Be prepared to pace yourself. Had too much for one day? Shut it down. Dig into work and hobbies. Find enjoyment.

Reposted from Dave Karpf

I just… I’m too fucking OLD for another four years of Trump. You know?

I’m already so fucking tired.

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peggo.bsky.social•34 days ago

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susanbodnarphd.bsky.social•34 days ago

My worry is that this presidency will age me.

gdhubly.bsky.social•33 days ago

I give up.

I’ve been trying since #watergate

Consensus building is for those with a future.

Signed, #OldMan

silverlips.bsky.social•34 days ago

Me too, I have really had enough and I can’t take the fact he will severely destroy this country this time

nowsentient.bsky.social•33 days ago

In our household, there’s a “1 mention of his name a day” rule, going forwardsince noon. When broken we throw the perp in a snowbank, moms been out a while now, better check on her as it’s -27 out there …

smootasaurus.bsky.social•34 days ago

On my first deployment, every day my team chief said — it's a marathon not a sprint.

Incredible how that's stuck with me over the years.

cric1402.bsky.social•33 days ago

Old as I am this is a bit much. Made it through
60s. This is the worst.

kathi.bsky.social•34 days ago

I've been blocking retrumplikkkans on my social media.

daveishere.bsky.social•34 days ago

how brave

rowenreader.bsky.social•34 days ago

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brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

2. Focus on what you can control. Focus less, but do not lose sight of, that which you can't control. For many people maybe it's just posting. For me, I'm on the Dallas Police Oversight Board. My focus will be on good governance and making sure this city has just and fair law enforcement.

susanbodnarphd.bsky.social•34 days ago

Thank you for wanting to do your job well and with integrity.

brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

But find a way to contribute, however small. Everyone has a role to play in resisting fascism.

brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

3. Understand you're surrounded by cowards and otherwise good people for whom any risk may prove too much (young kids, aging parents, family income, etc.). That's why courage and bravery are valued by society. They are, by definition, rare. Mange expectations in this regard.

brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

Give your neighbors, colleagues and friends some grace, but gravitate toward those who share your commitment. In the words of Mr. Rogers, "look for the helpers."

brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

4. As a corollary to #3, in challenging times, do not assume the best or most important leaders are members of Congress.

brandonfriedman.bsky.social•34 days ago

Congressional Democrats, overall, have already shown a penchant for cowering and groveling before the incoming Trump administration. That's inconvenient, but it's ok. Look to governors, local leaders, lawyers, activists and allied philanthropists.

bracing.bsky.social•34 days ago

“otherwise good people” caused the Holocaust.

roisin6.bsky.social•34 days ago

He won’t last. Evil never does.

realturkana.bsky.social•34 days ago

They’re going to try to overwhelm us quickly. They want us to despair. It’s our choice whether we comply.

tyadmire.bsky.social•34 days ago

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bryanquinn1981.bsky.social•33 days ago

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creepingdoubts.bsky.social•34 days ago

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yt99.bsky.social•34 days ago

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katie-did.bsky.social•34 days ago

I made a plan for tomorrow, day-by-day is about all I'm capable of anyway. It's snowing tonight, so I'll probably bake why the tween/teens sled. We'll learn about MLK and watch a docu on him. I want to read some, and catch the puppies and kittens at Meidas Touch. Little bits of joy or something.

wordster.bsky.social•34 days ago

Our grandsons have a snow day, so we are planning a day of science, art, reading, and writing... In the evening,I plan to livestream this local celebration of MLK Jr. (Livestream, because the weather is too cold) https://www.facebook.com/share/17zawuEkCy/

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