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Buddyzbuddy

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8. You're not alone.

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 12:45 PM

Dec 9

I wrote this as a response to Brian Thompson's death the day after but I was hesitant to post it. Until now. I hope it helps you to know you're not alone.
I'm sure we are feeling like the Jan sixers felt. The difference is our response. Some might call our restraint cowardice and they would be mistaken. Civility requires us to live by rules that we must respect to maintain order otherwise we're just another angry mob. Civility requires the courageous to protect the peaceful. I have lived my life full of hope for tomorrow to be better than today. It's given me strength through a tumultuous life. On November 5th 2024 I lost hope. It's worse than 2016 when I realized I underestimated the hatred of America against people that are different. We had 4 years to get to know the monster and his evil. Then, I had hoped 45 would be better than I expected. He was not. A hateful ill informed America put him back in office. Today I fear for our country and my brothers and sisters. Not just fear of him or his policies but of the things I'm incapable of imagining, the unknowable. I grew up with fear. I used it to become strong, to act in spite of fear. This is different. I fear what I might become, what I might do. Hate is replacing hope. Apathy is replacing empathy. I think Brian Thompson might be the beginning of the end of civility. I'm glad they fly their flags, wear their hats and their costumes so I know where to direct my hate but what about those hidden amongst us, my neighbors. I don't talk politics in public because I don't really want to find a new enemy to hate. I guess all hope is not lost, yet. I still want civilty. But I'm changing.

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I believe an apology is in order here... [View all] Blue_Tires Dec 9 OP

Good luck with that. n/t Drum Dec 9 #1

You're good Keepthesoulalive Dec 9 #2

I know how you feel. My anger is coming from the way politicians seem to be willing to Autumn Dec 9 #3

Yeah Katcat Dec 9 #6

How many Democrats have said they want to pardon him? Lulu KC Dec 9 #7

Joe Manchin leftieNanner Dec 9 #18

Ummm Lulu KC Dec 9 #26

Polis in Colorado for one. /nt sdfernando Dec 9 #34

I'm sorry that you're having a bad time. yardwork Dec 9 #4

I think most of our fight with god is actually with our perceptions of god bigtree Dec 9 #5

I just never imagined Blue_Tires Dec 9 #28

I'm an atheist, barbtries Dec 9 #32

I think that I've become more of a Deist over time. God may indeed exist... keep_left Dec 9 #46

My take.. mollie8 Dec 10 #60

You're not alone. Buddyzbuddy Dec 9 #8

Beautiful way to put it... calimary Dec 10 #55

Thank you, calimary. Buddyzbuddy Tuesday #62

Calm down Beck23 Dec 9 #9

I'm calm at the moment Blue_Tires Dec 9 #25

You aren't alone in your rage. A lot of us feel and understand it. Attilatheblond Dec 9 #10

I think that comes from the endless rule breaking by Amazon Tweedy Dec 9 #39

Yeah. Stop signs, red lights and civility all optional Evolve Dammit Dec 10 #59

No worries. Passages Dec 9 #11

Have a beer with me sometime and we can commiserate. usonian Dec 9 #12

Inconceivable. Escape Dec 9 #13

There's definitely a part of me that feels like a sucker Blue_Tires Dec 9 #27

Sounds exactly like me Dave says Dec 10 #61

the anger and disappoint is in most of us markie Dec 9 #14

Not sure keepthemhonestO Dec 9 #15

Seeking mental health care is brave and smart. TomSlick Dec 9 #16

Take care of yourself happy feet Dec 9 #17

Blue_Tires, you're a good person. choie Dec 9 #19

I get it. leftieNanner Dec 9 #20

I had the same thing in 2000. returnee Dec 9 #21

Someone had suggested that we channel our post-election emotions.... 70sEraVet Dec 9 #22

Yes. This. Easterncedar Dec 9 #35

Go easy on yourself wryter2000 Dec 9 #23

Hang in there. Tough times ahead indeed... Wounded Bear Dec 9 #24

I've missed ya JustAnotherGen Dec 9 #29

Amen ailsagirl Dec 9 #30

Sending you a hug🤗🤗 Meowmee Dec 9 #31

Watching Syrians desperately search Assad's Sednaya prison Arazi Dec 9 #33

I understand. Unprecedented times for our republic. And ourselves vicariously Evolve Dammit Dec 9 #36

Apology accepted and it's OK to be angry Just_Vote_Dem Dec 9 #37

We get it. cer7711 Dec 9 #38

Completely understandable Cirsium Dec 9 #40

same. You are not alone ZonkerHarris Dec 9 #41

Grow compassion, it works, Blue_Tires Clouds Passing Dec 9 #42

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Or not. Maybe bird-flu strikes and all of that is forgotten. nt DontBelieveEastisEas Dec 9 #47

not believing in god is just living in reality Skittles Dec 9 #44

I feel you, Blue_Tires slightlv Dec 9 #45

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Back again?? And so soon!! Bye GP6971 Dec 9 #49

Such anger! greatauntoftriplets Dec 9 #50

Feeling your pain.. and the pain in many posts here. mountain grammy Dec 9 #51

No worries. HappyLarge Dec 9 #52

no worries. I'm right there with you. I also ecstatic Dec 9 #53

Leave a sack of small, unmarked bills like we discussed. Orrex Dec 10 #54

I'm angry too but within control. I am NOT going to get a gun because I have kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #56

Don't be so hard on yourself, you and many of us are victims of the evil bastards competence whose Escurumbele Dec 10 #57

I totally understand. My husband is very worried if I will survive a 2nd tsf term. lark Dec 10 #58