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EnergizedLib

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70. What difference would that make

Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:35 PM

Nov 2024

‘if we were out there in a large protest that was peaceful And the Trump administration moved in with riot, police military gear to disperse the crowd that’s not gonna look good for them.’

Do you remember the despicable actions during the George Floyd riots? We still barely won in 2020.

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Who else feels tired and hopeless? [View all] EnergizedLib Nov 2024 OP

I've been fighting this shit all my life so, yep. CousinIT Nov 2024 #1

It wasn't *this* bad your whole life, was it? EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #19

It probably depends on how old one is EdmondDantes_ Nov 2024 #41

Thank You EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #43

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Thank You EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #5

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I Understand JeffinUT Nov 2024 #3

Well, the joke is on them, because they are not going to get those cheap eggs. LisaL Nov 2024 #7

That's what this was all about EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #9

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But they will probably get a bird flu pandemic Bettie Nov 2024 #31

++ appalachiablue Nov 2024 #47

That's what's tough EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #8

I don't know JeffinUT Nov 2024 #20

I never thought I'd see the day EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #21

They knew. We're not going to Politicub Nov 2024 #58

And that is what gets me Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #24

Well, I *am* an atheist EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #36

A few weeks before the election, Alex Wagner observed how we were all hoping Obama wasn't just an aberration, CrispyQ Nov 2024 #44

This broke the dream Henry203 Nov 2024 #4

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Is it not too late? EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #14

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Thank You EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #17

The hard right has been working on this for 50 years, it's a process. Now appalachiablue Nov 2024 #48

See, I deluded myself into thinking EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #11

Yes, it's ridiculous. But don't forget about voter suppression. LisaM Nov 2024 #68

That's why I don't believe this was stolen EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #72

I live in an all mail state, so nothing was different here. LisaM Nov 2024 #73

T H I S LSparkle Nov 2024 #46

America WAS getting better! It's not an easy, straight journey, people. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #52

I feel betrayed by fellow citizens. I feel tired of fighting wnylib Nov 2024 #13

Oh, I'm not going to submit, I won't conform EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #15

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Thanks a lot EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #26

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I feel hopeless but not tired, just beyond pissed Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #22

I'm not even angry EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #27

See, that's the thing Dem4life1234 Nov 2024 #29

Because they care about ratings and $$$$ EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #35

I worry about that too Marigold Nov 2024 #38

They might notice EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #40

They all suck. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #50

This was the death blow. Everything was on the line. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #23

Sure, we can EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #25

Not really. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #65

The problem is information and messaging EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #75

Come on asteroid. BigMin28 Nov 2024 #28

But we're supposed to unite and be civil with them? EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #34

No, not me BigMin28 Nov 2024 #55

They absolutely want to kill us. GoYouPackersGo Nov 2024 #61

I think people are taking inventory right now Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #30

Nail on the head EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #33

I'm a mix of exhaustion, anxiety, depression, BlueKota Nov 2024 #37

I feel worn down/beat down/sad EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #39

I know we here voted to stop it. BlueKota Nov 2024 #42

I appreciate the now EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #45

Tired but not hopeless Redleg Nov 2024 #49

I take example from marginalized people ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #51

'I keep my mouth shut and listen' EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #53

That's what they want. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #54

Of course, they want us defeated EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #57

Hang on you have a family here on DU that will help. If watching news, even MSNBC turn it off, that will help PortTack Nov 2024 #56

Thank You EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #66

I, too, am feeling pretty demoralized now and I think we are losing the House and giving Republicans ultimate power. Lonestarblue Nov 2024 #59

Maybe they have to realize it for themselves EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #67

Completely hopeless. GoYouPackersGo Nov 2024 #60

I've felt this way, too EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #69

Certainly tired, but definitely not hopeless oldmanlynn Nov 2024 #62

What difference would that make EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #70

It'd just give them a reason to enact the "Insurrection Act" SledDriver Nov 2024 #74

I am tired too but so long as I'm breathing, I refuse to give up. LoisB Nov 2024 #63

Grief takes time Wild blueberry Nov 2024 #64

Thank You EnergizedLib Nov 2024 #71

Mostly tired Faux pas Nov 2024 #76

I'm exhausted and stunned. prodigitalson Nov 2024 #77

I hear you. I'm worn out and in such pain.. LeftInTX Nov 2024 #78