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36. mixed feelings

Reply to the_liberal_grandpa (Original post)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 02:06 PM

Jan 19

I understand this sentiment completely. However, my feelings are mixed and I'll tell you why.

We've been awash in a sea of misinformation for years now. Who said what? Who didn't say what? Who's planning what? And so forth. It's VERY easy to get confused about what reality is.

With that being the case, part of me wants to see what Cheeto Benito will say. Will he try to be cordial? Or will he, in his inaugural address, paint a dark and partisan picture about our country and its people right from the start?

In the coming days, months and years, knowing what's actually true could become harder and harder to discern.

I feel it's of utmost importance to know the facts. Knowledge is power. The more you know, the more you can prepare.

It's why I'm NOT disassociating myself with Trumpers I know. I'm maintaining a cordial, yet observant, distance.

I suggest everyone think about this and do what is necessary to stay informed. If things go as they COULD, not knowing the truth beforehand could be a precursor to bad things happening.

Stay safe, everyone.

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Farewell DU [View all] the_liberal_grandpa Jan 19 OP

From one liberal grandpa to another: Aristus Jan 19 #1

My wife and I are doing the same thing, at least for Monday. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 19 #57

What a great idea! claudette Jan 19 #2

Those who voted for Trump undoubtedly included millions who had previously called themselves Democrats. elocs Jan 19 #37

Some people on Youtube and I'm sure other video sites have put Maraya1969 Jan 19 #59

I'm almost there with you. William769 Jan 19 #3

Seems like I'll have the site to myself ck4829 Jan 19 #4

I'll be in and out BOSSHOG Jan 19 #15

No, you will be stuck with me, you poor thing. niyad Jan 19 #26

You'll all be entitled to.... COL Mustard Jan 19 #32

Which we all eagerly await! niyad Jan 19 #43

Check Yourself! ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #47

See you all here tomorrow. MontanaMama Jan 19 #52

I'm checking in now and will probably do so again this evening. lark Jan 20 #112

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I have this on my agenda... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 19 #7

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This upcoming disaster is making me sick CountAllVotes Jan 19 #10

Hang in there yourself, and try and find something to distract yourself which you find enjoyable. c-rational Jan 19 #12

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Sounds like a good plan Clouds Passing Jan 19 #11

Not bad advice at all! BobTheSubgenius Jan 19 #13

Respectfully disagree Joe Nation Jan 19 #14

Respectfully, it's only 72 hours. chowder66 Jan 19 #33

I'm going with the same theory as you. n/t yellow dahlia Jan 19 #93

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Every one deserves some R & R. surfered Jan 19 #20

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I may never come back ... it's too bleak, even here LSparkle Jan 19 #30

Instead of shutting yourself away... COL Mustard Jan 19 #31

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Smart move LilElf70 Jan 19 #35

mixed feelings RecoveringJournalist Jan 19 #36

A 72 hour break is not the end of the world. niyad Jan 19 #41

Trump is piece of shit Skittles Jan 19 #70

Ignorance, hate and shit can have a short life span. Aussie105 Jan 19 #86

in his case it has NOT Skittles Jan 19 #89

Trump is piece of shit Skittles Jan 19 #71

With Trump in office it's easy to stay informed. LeftInTX Jan 20 #103

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One dares to dream!!! niyad Jan 19 #45

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In preparation for the future DENVERPOPS Jan 19 #42

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That's my solution too! byronius Jan 19 #48

Meet you at Quark's. calimary Jan 19 #51

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I don't know. That would be WAAAAAAAY COOL!!! calimary Jan 20 #100

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Great idea! I'll be joining you! KPN Jan 19 #49

Our plan AverageOldGuy Jan 19 #53

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Great advice. I am started a great book 2 days ago. Raven123 Jan 19 #62

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I will be concentrating on the Australian Open, re-watching the Darrell Brooks trial, reading, LoisB Jan 19 #63

Go Coco; go Tommy! In doubles, go Taylor T! Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #78

Yes! LoisB Jan 19 #81

And go, Learner Tien! Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #96

Madison Keys beat Rybakina. Nt spooky3 Jan 20 #104

She is making quite a run. It looks like Tien's spectacular run might have run out of fuel LoisB Jan 20 #105

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the_liberal_grandpa.......... Upthevibe Jan 19 #64

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So you mean "luego" RussBLib Jan 19 #72

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Time out bernieb Jan 19 #74

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You've got it! pandr32 Jan 19 #80

The Inauguration will be on Aussie TV! Live! At 3 am! Aussie105 Jan 19 #82

So I guess it's kinda like the King's coronation? All over the world? LeftInTX Jan 20 #102

Already ignoring the orange monstrosity. Do not want to hear it or see it. Dorothy V Jan 19 #84

This liberal yellowdawg groks your idea! ananda Jan 19 #85

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Regrettably Just Jerome Jan 19 #92

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