As a community, DU members are hurting.

[Stinky The Clown]

The hurt manifests differently for each of us.

Some of us are silent.

Some of us are unplugged

Some of us are rage posting

Some of us are asking desperate questions

Some of us are knocking the Party

Some us are knocking pundits

And so much more

But some of us are knocking each other.



All of that is likely cathartic.

Except for the last.

We come here as a community. None of us expect to be ridiculed or told we're wrong, particularly by smug, self righteous, well meaning, mean spirited, sympathetic, empathetic, fellow travelers.

Now would be a really great time to bite tongues when disagreeing with a post. Let things go.

Now would be a really great time for verbal hugs - given and received.

Yes, I was sitting in front of a mirror when I wrote this.

I wish you peace and a good night.

[elleng]

1. Yes, Stinky; I'm afraid so.

Peace.



AND, thinking/looking to adopt a BEDLINGTON; will surely take my mind off all this political stuff!!!

E

[proud patriot]

2. Yup

[Meowmee]

3. Some are analyzing and placing blame where it is deserved

This not a minor setback that can be overcome. The political system has failed and deserves to be called out for that.

[Stinky The Clown]

11. That's not the kind of thing I intended with this post

Doing something is admirable. Dumping on someone for doing or saying something is not adorable.

As I understand your post, what you’re doing is admirable

[Duncanpup]

4. Hugs to you

[Silent Type]

5. Get it. But the few times I post something, I hope for discussion and response, yeah or nay.

Definitely agree with hugs and community.

[Frasier Balzov]

6. I'd love to know what Joe Biden is thinking or privately saying.

They should've left me in, I could've beat him?

[Cha]

7. "And much more"... Some of us are already Joining the Resistance

and Fighting the enemy. because that's what makes me be able to Manage this Fascist Takeover better.

To Each his and her own.

💙

[Randomthought]

8. Bunkering up here

I refuse to listen to the "news". I am continuing to renovate our house. We are making our will if favor of a disabled niece.
I am knitting and quilting and sewing.
I am too old to leave the country, so I am trying to figure out a way to survive.

[summer_in_TX]

9. Thank you, Stinky!

Good reminder.

[Mousetoescamper]

10. Yes. When our being "right" is more important than respecting others here, we're wrong.

Feeling safe to express ourselves without being ridiculed, dismissed, etc., is what makes this a community and not merely a discussion board. I encourage everyone to remember that there are real people behind the screens and to consider whether harsh words would be uttered if we were sitting face-to-face.

[SunImp]

13. Wish there was more people like you here.

Unfortunately, there are a few here that love rehashing old grievances or playing the blame game. We need to stop that shit & focus on how to unbrainwash all the voters that we have lost to Trump & get the millions who stayed home to care again.

[Mousetoescamper]

14. You're one of the people you wish for. There are many others. Stinky has opened the dialogue for reconciliation.

[sheshe2]

12. Thanks Stinky, I agree.

I am also sick of the alerts, a half dozen plus a day and not one I have served is MI, it's grief, fear and the unknown. Lives are at stake here and people are scared. Deep breath everyome, this needs to stop!

Hugs to you, I am going to bed.

[BigmanPigman]

15. I just read a post from July 20th from Earl

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219193849

He saw the writing on the wall. I bookmarked it and many posts from July. That is when I turned off all news and politics until last week. It helped me keep my perspective. It also helped me mentally, physically and emotionally.

I have all of the posts before Biden left. It is not pretty as far as the Dems in DC go. It is a pretty disgusting picture. Donors and PACs really played an enormous role in this shit show.

[VegasVet]

16. Thank you. This is a big reason why I rarely respond and never post.

There are some mean nasty people on this site. Some of them can be as smug, self-righteous, and rude as the MAGA people. I have to fight the urge to not donate on account of them.

[usonian]

18. Bots and trolls.

Alert on them, but be pretty sure or the mods will get upset.

[usonian]

17. I'm working on solutions to the root cause:

Hypnosis by media. Stay tuned.

FWIW, I actually live in a prepper's delight. Water, Backup power unless they stop the propane trucks, and a hill on two sides to repel invaders, like Jeff Daniels did in Gettysburg.

I just came here for the scenery, not prepping for the zombie apocalypse. Plans that I was working on for years seem right now.

HATE AND RACISM ARE TAUGHT. AND REINFORCED BY MANIPULATORS.
Break the spell.



Stay tuned. Stay together.

[iemanja]

19. Some of the desperately asking questions fills me with rage

It's as though the goal is to keep picking at the wound for as long as possible. Rather than accept this horrible loss and move on, they are prolonging our agony. I suppose it's my own fault for even reading this site. I should know what to expect.

[liberalmediaaddict]

20. Thanks for sharing this

Personally my emotions are all over the place. I do ok during the day but wake up every morning terrified.
Going around people is hard because living in a red state, I know most people I encounter voted for Trump.

Whenever I see someone wearing a Trump hat or shirt I honestly feel sick to my stomach.

My life wasn't perfect before November 5th. But Trump
becoming President again is going to make it a lot more
difficult. I prepared myself mentally and emotionally all year for the possibility he might win. But ever since it actually happened I've felt totally ill equipped to handle another horrific Trump administration.

Knowing I'm not alone helps. But man this sucks. 75 million Americans voted for someone they know will hurt their fellow citizens. That's definitely a lot to process.

[Martin Eden]

21. Stinky, you smell like a breath of fresh air

We all need some kindness right now, and for years to come.

[XanaDUer2]

22. Agreed

Nt

[Clouds Passing]

23. Thank you 🤡

Some people have been mean spirited lately. Be nice! Even if you disagree be nice about it!

No need to be know-it-all, smug, indignant or belittling! Reread and analyze before you post. Ask yourself is this a dig at someone? Am I uplifting or cutting down someone with my response?

Kamala is all about uplifting others. We need to follow her lead!