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ibegurpard

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23. I'm sorry

Sat Nov 2, 2024, 10:08 PM

Nov 2

I think Harris is going to win but we're not going to return to normal. Too many Republicans are way too far gone.
We're going to have to figure out ways of clawing back their messaging and propaganda advantage.
In my view we are looking at unending struggles for a generation at least.

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I want my life back [View all] edisdead Nov 2 OP

We have been under assault for all those years radical noodle Nov 2 #1

He is like Freddie Krueger. Sky Jewels Nov 2 #3

Perfect comparison... radical noodle Nov 2 #5

I say that all the time Deuxcents Nov 2 #17

Exactly! edisdead Nov 2 #10

Not just Trump, but Trump-ISM needs to be kicked to the curb. Beartracks Nov 2 #39

I think many Republicans radical noodle Nov 3 #47

I don't think the GOP recovers. Conservatives need a new party. Joinfortmill Nov 3 #62

I think so, too. The GOP is no longer conservative. Beartracks Nov 3 #89

He stirred the pot since 2011 UpInArms Nov 3 #64

I read about how Trump is losing sleep over polls Sky Jewels Nov 2 #2

Oh man is that so spot on. edisdead Nov 2 #11

Same! Sky Jewels Nov 2 #16

Imho Mr. Trump is miserable now Tweedy Nov 2 #42

100% Michelle2191 Nov 3 #68

Yes you are spot on! bluestarone Nov 3 #77

America needs to put Trump into the history book of shame where he belongs Skittles Nov 2 #4

Well said. c-rational Nov 2 #6

It's sad how many trillions of collective hours have been wasted worrying about this idiot. PeaceWave Nov 2 #7

Right! edisdead Nov 2 #13

It's mental bdamomma Nov 2 #8

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Are you seriously telling OP how to parent his or her kids? PeaceWave Nov 2 #12

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So let me get this straight... GiqueCee Nov 3 #57

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If it feels like you've been at war, you're right. usonian Nov 2 #14

I think you may have a very good night--- on Tuesday and thereafter! Jack Valentino Nov 2 #15

Thanks Jack edisdead Nov 2 #18

Congrats on your 1,000 milestone posts. I'm hoping for a very good election week, too Deuxcents Nov 2 #19

Pretty much how i feel. barbtries Nov 2 #20

With the surge in early voting & #s looking good for Kamala i'm confident onetexan Nov 3 #59

And a painful paradox is that for all our anguish, others delight in him! slumcamper Nov 2 #21

oh yes and they are everywhere. edisdead Nov 2 #24

Oh, gods...yes! ChazInAz Nov 3 #61

Another take. Maybe, Maybe it was right that your son and Daughter witnessed you like that. Eko Nov 2 #22

Well yes in some ways but my patience hasn't always been great edisdead Nov 2 #25

Keep on keeponing buddy. Eko Nov 2 #30

I'm sorry ibegurpard Nov 2 #23

Agreed but maybe we get a moment of rest. edisdead Nov 2 #26

Yeah ibegurpard Nov 2 #28

I have felt that way since 2000. LisaM Nov 2 #27

So well said! Blue_Roses Nov 2 #34

Oh, you are SO not alone. slightlv Nov 2 #29

Woo boy yeah it is enough to drive one mad edisdead Nov 2 #31

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You're not alone. Then pile on the pandemic... notroot Nov 2 #33

Yes! And then the pandemic!! Blue_Roses Nov 2 #36

Yeah I lived in Miami in 2016. Voted Hillary (I'm with her) then.... notroot Nov 2 #40

Im in a red one too! Blue_Roses Nov 2 #43

Please hang in there!! AverageOldGuy Nov 2 #35

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Amen, well said fantase56 Nov 2 #37

Last thoughts. DelMar dem Nov 2 #38

I can soooo relate to your feelings Blue_Roses Nov 2 #41

Yes! The weight on our shoulders edisdead Nov 3 #74

im just worn out . AllaN01Bear Nov 2 #44

I agree and can sympathize with your position. Texasgal Nov 2 #45

Yes, yes, and yes. progressoid Nov 2 #46

When George W was elected I was so depressed that MadameButterfly Nov 3 #48

Ditto! Hell Yes! Bingo! BigmanPigman Nov 3 #49

Me too! edisdead Nov 3 #75

I used to swear a lot all my life BigmanPigman Nov 3 #100

We're all suffering from Perpetual Trump Stress Disorder. Bumbles Nov 3 #50

Trump in prison would make me happy. Emile Nov 3 #51

I don't think I can get it back. lrymcqueen Nov 3 #52

Exactly why I will never forgive any magat HAB911 Nov 3 #53

That resonates. Class action suit? Seriously. Pain and suffering Evolve Dammit Nov 3 #54

I am weary of all the chaos. gademocrat7 Nov 3 #56

And there needs to be consequences.. He can't just slide by and drift into oblivion. Joinfortmill Nov 3 #60

Big time! Simeon Salus Nov 3 #63

Therapy can help you let go of "should" and live with what is. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 3 #65

yea, I have been to a few different ones edisdead Nov 4 #102

Exactly my story. ecstatic Nov 3 #66

I have always said ... Cherrycheeks Nov 3 #67

Prison is coming... RainCaster Nov 3 #69

I hope his name is made equivalent to Hitler IzzaNuDay Nov 3 #70

The biggest problem your kids will face is catastrophic climate change Kaleva Nov 3 #71

Yes, but Elessar Zappa Nov 3 #94

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It's still worth it. Elessar Zappa Nov 4 #101

Amen. I feel the same way. I'm retired, and the best years of my retirement have been stolen . . . hawkeye21 Nov 3 #72

Bruhhh .. Dem4life1234 Nov 3 #73

right! edisdead Nov 4 #103

I don't even remember what we talked about before Trump. Qutzupalotl Nov 3 #76

Welcome to having a personal stake in the election results. Oneironaut Nov 3 #78

I gave up news channels and any social media. KentuckyWoman Nov 3 #79

Start your comeback with... SuzannaD Nov 3 #80

I want my life back, too. Mr.Bill Nov 3 #81

we all do 4catsmom Nov 3 #82

Keep the hope LilElf70 Nov 3 #83

You jist HAVE to be right. edisdead Nov 4 #104

When this is over what are the so-called news shows going to fill their time with. republianmushroom Nov 3 #84

Wow. You and me both! dchill Nov 3 #85

I believe the worm has turned nikatnyte Nov 3 #86

My life, too, was upended when TSF was installed. My physical condition has changed drastically in this time. Texin Nov 3 #87

Great post! Ishoutandscream2 Nov 3 #88

Yes, I want politics to be about real things alarimer Nov 3 #90

I totally agree. Thank goodness our kids are grown and on their own. I want to go back a little further. Back to life... usaf-vet Nov 3 #91

Stephen Colbert helped me laugh again during the Bush years... Dem4life1970 Nov 3 #92

the whole country has DTSD The Wizard Nov 3 #93

50 years from now, people will watch his performances Warpy Nov 3 #95

I don't blame you. BlueKota Nov 3 #98

I do too! BBbats Nov 3 #99