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Trueblue Texan

(2,999 posts)
22. Numb, yes...
Wed Nov 6, 2024, 08:58 AM
Nov 6

Last night, when it became more and more clear where the results were heading, I thought I was strangely calm, but it was merely numbness setting in. Like the OP, I'm tuning it all out. There is nothing more I can do and I don't want to watch what comes next. I'm glad we don't live long in my family. I'd like to be here for my grandchildren, but my agency got squashed in this election and I will only become one more thing for them to worry about. Now is the time for me to catch up on my reading and attend those hobbies I've been neglecting for so long.

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Cheers Mr Scorpio jfz9580m Nov 6 #1
Same, Mr. Scorpio. intheflow Nov 6 #2
Numb, yes... Trueblue Texan Nov 6 #22
Excellent Summation SoCalDavidS Nov 6 #3
Vote for who? birdographer Nov 6 #29
I hear you. *hugs* Gonna be a long, dismal day at school. GPV Nov 6 #4
Me too happy feet Nov 6 #5
Thank you for your posts, Mr Scorpio. Clouds Passing Nov 6 #6
agree voteragain Nov 6 #7
Ben Franklin is doing an "I told you so" about keeping a republic. Bumbles Nov 6 #8
My only consolation is AverageOldGuy Nov 6 #9
My feelings exactly birdographer Nov 6 #30
I Agree... And Thank You For Your Measured Response... MayReasonRule Nov 6 #10
Well said, Mr. Scorpio. I decided about an hour ago that I'm going to work really hard at not Vinca Nov 6 #11
Yes as the oligarchs tell use we will have to tighten our belts and give more first... Hope22 Nov 6 #13
Thank you for your post Wild blueberry Nov 6 #12
Well said and exactly on point mountain grammy Nov 6 #14
I feel you! lark Nov 6 #15
Well said mnhtnbb Nov 6 #16
I deleted all my political youtube videos rpannier Nov 6 #17
I had already decided for my health and wellbeing Tree Lady Nov 6 #18
Living in the present moment is the way GreenEyedLefty Nov 6 #31
My thoughts exactly birdographer Nov 6 #32
I take small solace in the fact that those who didn't believe us will now find out. Wiz Imp Nov 6 #19
Thank you Mr. Scorpio bdamomma Nov 6 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author generalbetrayus Nov 6 #21
Believe me, I feel your pain, Mr. Scorpio. I'm tired, too. generalbetrayus Nov 6 #23
One hell of a post, very well said. CaptainTruth Nov 6 #24
Talked with my wife we are selling out and moving to our farm. gordianot Nov 6 #25
I'm heartbroken. redwitch Nov 6 #26
Eloquent... GiqueCee Nov 6 #27
I agree with everything you are saying. PittBlue Nov 6 #28
I feel the same way. camartinwv Nov 6 #33
Check this out. Mr. Scorpio Nov 6 #34
Not caring Faux pas Nov 6 #35
100% that! oasis Nov 6 #36
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