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barbtries

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Wed Nov 6, 2024, 01:21 PM Nov 6

Andy Borowitz not being funny about it [View all]

https://www.borowitzreport.com/p/about-last-night?r=33s8c&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Dear reader,

I have plenty to say about last night’s dumpster fire but today I want to take a break from jokes. Many of you are in pain and I don’t want to make light of that.

You shouldn’t misinterpret my pause, however, as acquiescence or resignation. We all deserve a moment to curl up in the fetal position. But when that moment is over, I want to do what I can to make life better for my children and grandchildren (not to mention people I don’t happen to be related to). I hope you’ll feel that way, too.

Remaining silent and surrendering to despair is exactly what fascists want us to do. So let’s not.

Thanks, as always, for supporting my work. You’re why I do what I do—and why I’ll continue doing it.

Stay tuned.

All my love,

Andy


I thought this was worth sharing as I am spending today figuratively curled up in a fetal position.

hugs to everyone on DU and all across the country and the world feeling this same pain.
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Thanks for this. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 6 #1
That they can cheat means that our system of checks and balances... ananda Nov 6 #8
that cooperation is what Harris was all about. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 6 #11
I know. She was so inclusive, and they wanted none of it. ananda Nov 6 #12
Kamala brakester Nov 6 #15
Or, rededicate ourselves to the line that says, wnylib Nov 6 #13
One nation under LAW, is how I say it. Captain Zero Nov 6 #26
Agree. wnylib Nov 6 #30
Task 2: clarify the First Amendment. barbtries Nov 6 #20
without the Senate we have to find a way to reach those who voted for a dictator. SleeplessinSoCal Nov 6 #25
{{{hugs}}} too... Ysabel Nov 6 #2
i just baked and ate barbtries Nov 6 #4
Thank you brakester Nov 6 #16
so do i barbtries Nov 6 #19
Yes - thank you for posting Andy's heart-felt note. erronis Nov 6 #3
Thanks Andy. oasis Nov 6 #5
I'm doing it literally Joinfortmill Nov 6 #6
Very nice, thanks! ShazzieB Nov 6 #7
Andy gets it FakeNoose Nov 6 #9
Yeah, well, I'm not feeling up to laughing at many jokes anyway... Wounded Bear Nov 6 #10
Thanks Barb. Hope you get some rest. 🙏 Evolve Dammit Nov 6 #14
He's right. They want us to be quiet. surfered Nov 6 #17
They Don't Care What We Do, So Long As We Obey SoCalDavidS Nov 6 #27
It's interesting that you would say that. barbtries Nov 6 #31
Thank you for posting this LetMyPeopleVote Nov 6 #18
Thanks for posting that message from Andy Borowitz wendyb-NC Nov 6 #21
I like Borowitz but there's nothing funny about anything he jokes about tenderfoot Nov 6 #22
He helps us laugh for a minute. It may not stop anything, but it is 'doing something' for all of us. Jack Valentino Nov 6 #24
I disagree. barbtries Nov 6 #32
I agree jfz9580m Nov 7 #34
This message was self-deleted by its author moonscape Nov 6 #23
Thank you hydrolastic Nov 6 #28
We love you, Andy! calimary Nov 6 #29
Thank you for Andy's message. sheshe2 Nov 6 #33
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