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In reply to the discussion: Farewell DU [View all]

LiberalLovinLug

(14,389 posts)
60. I'm visiting my apolitical friends for a few days
Sun Jan 19, 2025, 02:34 PM
Jan 19

Sweet couple who I almost envy in their disinterest in politics.
We play games. Go on hikes. Make good food. Have a little wine.
For my own mental health it’s the only way to get through these days ahead

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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
The only hitch is cilla4progress Jan 19 #5
Sometimes you have to lose your mind to come to your senses. Fritz Perls Ping Tung Jan 19 #6
I have this on my agenda... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 19 #7
Great idea. jeffreyi Jan 19 #8
Same here. JohnSJ Jan 19 #9
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
I'm 82, long over the work market. I'm scared to death. Paper Roses Jan 19 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 19 #24
i don't know what your situation is with your kids orleans Jan 19 #56
This message was self-deleted by its author ReRe Jan 20 #110
This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Jan 20 #116
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
Will be reading a textbook on architecture so Prairie_Seagull Jan 19 #16
I don't know when and if my blackout will end. Boomerproud Jan 19 #18
You can run but you can't hide. Sneederbunk Jan 19 #19
Every one deserves some R & R. surfered Jan 19 #20
With you Wild blueberry Jan 19 #21
DU has a wealth of non news groups Kaleva Jan 19 #22
Good Point ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #50
Starting tonight, I'm going to spend more time elsewhere on DU Kaleva Jan 19 #91
I Wish That... ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #98
My wallet will close for 72 hours after the inauguration perdita9 Jan 19 #23
YES! SWBTATTReg Jan 19 #95
I'm kind of going the other way, not that I planned to. SupportSanity Jan 19 #25
I prefer Substack over Bluesky RicROC Jan 19 #69
Good idea SallyHemmings Jan 19 #27
You will be sorely missed JoseBalow Jan 19 #28
good idea! Evolve Dammit Jan 19 #29
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
Great idea. Bluethroughu Jan 19 #34
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
Great idea! Think I will do the same. I do not once want to see that f..k face PortTack Jan 19 #38
well, thank goodness markie Jan 19 #39
One dares to dream!!! niyad Jan 19 #45
This message was self-deleted by its author LiberalArkie Jan 19 #40
In preparation for the future DENVERPOPS Jan 19 #42
I can do that...except for the Ohio State - Notre Dame game Monday night. QED Jan 19 #44
And the Australian Open tennis (while I can stay awake). Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #77
Hey, "Star Trek" will be how I get through it. calimary Jan 19 #46
That's my solution too! byronius Jan 19 #48
Meet you at Quark's. calimary Jan 19 #51
Is there a Trek marathon on somewhere? 3catwoman3 Jan 19 #87
I don't know. That would be WAAAAAAAY COOL!!! calimary Jan 19 #100
Would that we could beam TCF and all his supporters into a holodeck where they would think... 3catwoman3 Jan 20 #101
For some reason, I'm just not there yet with "Strange New Worlds". calimary Jan 20 #108
Great idea! I'll be joining you! KPN Jan 19 #49
Our plan AverageOldGuy Jan 19 #53
Letter from a Birmingham Jail is BarbD Jan 19 #83
TCM on 01/21/2025 bmichaelh Jan 19 #54
Great movies! Ishoutandscream2 Jan 19 #76
DU is about all I will be able to handle. Katinfl Jan 19 #55
SAME NotHardly Jan 19 #58
I'm visiting my apolitical friends for a few days LiberalLovinLug Jan 19 #60
Just bought a book about a pioneering female anthropologist Attilatheblond Jan 19 #61
Great advice. I am started a great book 2 days ago. Raven123 Jan 19 #62
Cleaning the litter box, turning over the compost. .oh wait, a neighbor niyad Jan 19 #94
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
Yes, he's played some long matches. Ben Shelton took set 1. spooky3 Jan 20 #106
the_liberal_grandpa.......... Upthevibe Jan 19 #64
I stopped watching any MSM the day after the election... Tom_Foolery Jan 19 #65
Pre-spring cleaning, chess and reading 📕 live love laugh Jan 19 #66
Save your sanity with DownriverDem Jan 19 #67
Doing the same! My mental health cannot stand a glimpse of cheeto or hear his shit voice. Ziggysmom Jan 19 #68
So you mean "luego" RussBLib Jan 19 #72
If I hear that the Capitol implodes Ojerly Jan 19 #73
Time out bernieb Jan 19 #74
Truly excellent notion Tweedy Jan 19 #75
See you later LetMyPeopleVote Jan 19 #79
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
A hearty recommend to this post. valleyrogue Jan 19 #88
I will boycott the news tomorrow except for DU MustLoveBeagles Jan 19 #90
Regrettably Just Jerome Jan 19 #92
I got a book to read, and homework to do FirstLight Jan 19 #97
Do what you have to do Dem4life1234 Jan 19 #99
Yes indeed those are my plans peacebuzzard Jan 20 #107
Thursday sounds good to me, liberal_grandpa, ReRe Jan 20 #109
Already On It erpowers Jan 20 #111
Good advice. I still want to see Rachel M. and Laurence O. I won't be looking at MSM. akbacchus_BC Jan 20 #113
I'm with ya. No clicks coming from my devices. NT SayItLoud Jan 20 #114
OK...you know general strikes kind of got killed clear back in 1947 with the Taft-Hartley Act PatrickforB Jan 20 #115
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