It’s almost like they have a warrant for our arrest and we are just turning ourselves in. Even more so with those in a position to protect us from them.
Having spent my childhood in the Midwest, this is the same kind of eerie calm that preceeded tornadoes, probably better expressed as quiet, existential dread.....
I’ve been preparing for this for almost a year. But as you’re rightly noticing, most people have no goddamn idea what we’ve gotten ourselves into. If you survived violence and abuse, you’re probably a little more prepared.
. . and surreal, peacefully transferring power to someone who belligerently tried to block the transfer of power when it was his turn to give up the reins. I know the excuses - just hardball politics to keep supporters engaged and fighting mad - all nonsense, of course. Can't wait for karma.
It's definitely concerning and I know for a fact that the news cycle is gonna be horrific, but I also know that giving up ain't an option because it's what they want
And also I just wonder how much long before they all just get into infights
It was the same in stages during the Holocaust. Quiet times in intervals as the evil took hold step by step. People huddled, talked, but could not imagine the horror yet to come and did little overtly to thwart it. Then it was too late.
It’s the eye of the hurricane, for sure. Very early on I was sure Dem leadership had a secret plan to save the day. Now, the sentiment feels more like, “You’re on your own... Good luck!”
It’s like to knowing you’re getting the flu no matter how hard you don’t want to be sick with it.
We’re getting the four-year flu and it’s going to be 🤢🤮 😑 ❤️🩹
I suggest news blackout and whiskey 🥃
I keep visualizing the moment in Bugs Bunny when Wile E Coyote would have run off of the cliff, but hadn’t fallen yet because he didn’t realize where he was.
Tomorrow the Congress certifies. How can there not be enough of our elected representatives to refuse to certify an indicted insurrectionist? Constitution is pretty clear on this.
It reminds me of when I lived in Florida when a hurricane approached and nobody knew yet where it would make landfall and how powerful its winds would be.
It’s taking a lot of extraordinary effort for me to remain calm right now. Especially given all the expansionist tweets lately & the knowledge that he does Putin’s bidding. I’m seriously worried.
Nobody seems to care that there is a worldwide far-right power grab going on. And now the richest man in the world is on their side. This is going to be a fucking disaster
I care and everyone I know cares fellow Philly sports fan. Yup, high chance of epic disaster and we’ll all be ready to go but right now it’s very much the (anxious) calm before the storm.
People care but when those with the power to prevent it repeatedly fail to do so, eventually people become resigned. I haven't consumed any political news since Nov 5. It's too upsetting and feels pointless. My head is firmly in the sand. I don't know that I'll ever pull it out. I hope I can.
You can't save someone that doesn't want to be saved. That's how I feel about America now. Let it hot rock bottom. Let the people get exactly what's coming to them. They deserve it all.
I'm all ears if you have a feasible plan to do something. MAGA has the House, the Senate, the Executive and the SCOTUS. And they have them because they've never been able to fully enact their agenda without Dems blocking them. So, let the people finally see what that gets them.
It is mind numbing and enraging. I just wish those of us who see a thing for what it is could step aside and watch from a safe place. I also want to protect innocent bystanders.
I am resigned. We fought for the system we thought existed but it became pretty clear that it was a fantasy. Our leaders didn't fight for it when given the chance so why should we?
The only thing that will ever end this is him ending it one way or another. It will never stop or run its course.
Ds are following the same old norms as always while Rs get ready to set the world on fire. Inviting the insurrectionist felon for a grinning photo op at the WH. Acting like all the cabinet picks aren't totally insane. Vowing to work with the drug addled billionaire who wants to fleece the govt.
Agree with this. But I think people broke in Nov. Most people are going to continue to cave or hide their heads now. That’s just the grim reality on our end
Right?? It's pretty much all I think about and everyone around me seems to think 'everything will work out fine because it always does...' if they think of it at all.
I would liken it to a terminal patient, resting comfortably in a hospital bed as loved ones gather round, waiting for the priest to perform last rites.
Except I'm not Catholic & have no real sense of what that moment might actually feel like.
We, didn't vote for him. My family with cousins on both Coasts & the midwest about 63 of us, voted for #KamalaHarris
The majority of #Jewish #Black voters voted for #Harris.
This is on the rest of you, especially #uncommitted who hate Israel more than they love America!
My attitude is that we are going to have plenty to be anguished about during season 2 of the Trump show so I am relaxing and enjoying life for the remaining days before it starts
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The media failed us. The Democrats have seemingly capitulated. The 1% have consolidated power.
I feel like I have to pace myself. It's going to be a marathon of shit.
And also I just wonder how much long before they all just get into infights
MAGAs need a self-imposed reality slap.
https://youtu.be/6XBPk5kiuKs?si=Q2hI_QfvELBPeHeW
Kind of flew under the radar.
Among other things, I will be holding on to the words “lame duck”. And #midterms.
We’re getting the four-year flu and it’s going to be 🤢🤮 😑 ❤️🩹
I suggest news blackout and whiskey 🥃
not with a bang
but with a whimper”
Being the wood!!
…and let the side show begin, baby.
What’s the over/under on friendly-fire MAGA crossfire kills from the bro-li-gang that can’t shoot straight?
I'm not constantly mainlining cable news to keep in touch with things.
But I don't have my head in the sand. I check in, get updates, & go back to things to distract me from bad news otherwise I will spiral.
We need to look forward. Find things to care about & invest in.
The only thing that will ever end this is him ending it one way or another. It will never stop or run its course.
Except I'm not Catholic & have no real sense of what that moment might actually feel like.
That said, the analogy does seem to fit. Damn it.
The majority of #Jewish #Black voters voted for #Harris.
This is on the rest of you, especially #uncommitted who hate Israel more than they love America!