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Qutzupalotl

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11. Yes. Fascists want the population afraid, confused, fearful.

Sun Nov 10, 2024, 12:28 PM

Nov 10

We don't have to give them any of that.

A Stoic philosopher put it this way: “The one who suffers before it is necessary, suffers more than is necessary.” In other words, pre-crisis anxiety is useless and even counterproductive.

We should reach out to friends and neighbors, form or join like-minded groups, and resist when and where we can. But until such crises are upon us, worry and anxiety do not help. Calm and clear thinking about what is happening will show us what we need to do in the moment. Rational planning for eventualities is helpful, but keep in mind that not all their plans will begin, and even fewer will succeed.

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I was told something yesterday that is kind of chilling and inspirational at the same time. [View all] LuckyCharms Nov 10 OP

Good advice. I don't want that SOB living rent-free in my head any longer. Ocelot II Nov 10 #1

This is a very good point johnnyfins Nov 10 #12

Absolutely Glaisne Nov 10 #34

Conecomics is going to implode on itself Envirogal Nov 10 #54

Very well said, my dear LuckyCharms . . . CaliforniaPeggy Nov 10 #2

I have had the same thoughts. Irish_Dem Nov 10 #3

My son said the same. yardwork Nov 10 #4

This!! Absolutely!! johnnyfins Nov 10 #14

Midastouch network will fill you in on everything. Bluethroughu Nov 10 #16

Totally with this NJCher Nov 11 #64

The Washington Post is unreadable since the election. yardwork Nov 10 #27

Wish all the decent staff of all the newspapers thinkingagain Nov 10 #30

FOX and other bdamomma Nov 10 #49

IMO, you have a very wise son! slightlv Nov 10 #53

You are tired, and it's a good time to rest. yardwork Nov 10 #57

Good advice Easterncedar Nov 10 #5

I just attended my first UU service today, too. OnionPatch Nov 10 #32

Yes, no both siderism needed Easterncedar Nov 10 #35

UU mamacita75 Nov 10 #41

Unitarian Universalist Easterncedar Nov 10 #42

I've watched their sermons online OnionPatch Nov 10 #56

I had already come to that same conclusion for my life. llmart Nov 10 #6

The time I have left is too important to me. I will try to survive and stay sane and help my friends and neighbors. NoSheep Nov 10 #60

Wise. LoisB Nov 10 #7

Party at LuckyCharms, what can I bring? Hotler Nov 10 #8

Your wife is correct. Elessar Zappa Nov 10 #9

Spody Odie at Lucky Charms. Prairie_Seagull Nov 10 #10

Yes. Fascists want the population afraid, confused, fearful. Qutzupalotl Nov 10 #11

I would rec this a hundred times. Easterncedar Nov 10 #36

"...pre-crisis anxiety is useless and even counterproductive." OldBaldy1701E Nov 11 #63

Stay with us and keep resisting and strategizing. Qutzupalotl Nov 11 #70

I'll be 77 this month mountain grammy Nov 10 #13

lotsa parallels to "The Stand." Stay away from Walking Dude and Trashcan Man.. Evolve Dammit Nov 10 #22

Well Said. Same thoughts here....... joanbarnes Nov 10 #15

That's where I'm at too. I am genuinely "concerned" that he wants to collapse our economy. He stated it publicly. Evolve Dammit Nov 10 #23

President Jimmy Carter is a good example for all of us FakeNoose Nov 10 #17

Husband and I, 50 years old. Bluethroughu Nov 10 #18

My son said something similar to me. Bumbles Nov 10 #19

Love keepthemhonestO Nov 10 #20

I posted along these lines over in the history forum, thinking of John Waldron. NNadir Nov 10 #21

Was speaking with one of my neighbors this morning malaise Nov 10 #24

I'm right at my "use by date". My only goal now is multigraincracker Nov 10 #25

Don't give that Dump name or face any clicks. Clouds Passing Nov 10 #26

Enjoy "the good old days" while we're still kicking. rubbersole Nov 10 #28

I'm 79 and mobility challenged. soldierant Nov 10 #29

I am Linda ladeewolf Nov 10 #31

it won't matter what the backlash is 4catsmom Nov 10 #33

My coping nechanism is to mute the news when they show him. Beacool Nov 10 #37

What to do about DownriverDem Nov 10 #38

When I used to take my own advice, I would exercize to the point of exhaustion to calm myself. LuckyCharms Nov 10 #45

I always resort to steamed vegetables dickthegrouch Nov 11 #69

I've stopped watching ALL political shows for my own sanity FirstLight Nov 10 #39

Yes, it is both mamacita75 Nov 10 #40

I'm Rude By Nature, But . . Schlocko Nov 10 #43

Good way to be, Schlocko. Welcome to DU! LuckyCharms Nov 10 #44

Happy to be here! Schlocko Nov 10 #52

There is a higher chance Trump will die. iemanja Nov 10 #46

That F***in A*****e ironman99 Nov 10 #47

Well said, I feel the same Saoirse9 Nov 10 #48

The soul Lulu KC Nov 10 #50

Thank you LuckyCharms for your post. c-rational Nov 10 #51

Wish I could rec this more than once! Docreed2003 Nov 10 #55

I just don't see how Dump can live much longer; peacebuzzard Nov 10 #58

I know I posted this once already johnnyfins Nov 10 #59

that's my partner's plan: keep our heads down and get through it paulkienitz Nov 10 #61

I really appreciate this post. MarvinGardens Nov 11 #62

Pretty much what I been thinking. Not much we can do Emile Nov 11 #65

kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 11 #66

Excellent advice Dog Walkers Rock Nov 11 #67

How has this advice helped you? marble falls Nov 11 #71

Good advice. CrispyQ Nov 11 #68