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dsc

(53,302 posts) Tue Nov 19, 2024, 01:55 PM Nov 2024

I am an openly gay teacher in a county carried by Trump 58 to 41 [View all]

and live in a county carried by him 59 to 40. I sing in two gay choruses in much bluer counties 52/43 Harris and 62/36 Harris. I admit to being beyond furious that Joe and Mika are being so cowardly. I don't consider myself brave, I consider myself honest. I can't fathom the planet on which he thinks anyone will trust him ever again.

In fairness, I wasn't always open about myself but I am now and there is no sense in attempting to fool anyone. Those of us who Trump isn't going to like have two choices here. Either stand up and continue doing so, or lose. I am, and will continue to search out places to rest while being my true self. Conversely, I have bought my house and found a career. I am who I am and see no other choice.

I hope the rest of the press doesn't cave. We all deserve better.

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I am an openly gay teacher in a county carried by Trump 58 to 41 [View all] dsc Nov 2024 OP

K&R. n/t FSogol Nov 2024 #1

Another K&R underpants Nov 2024 #2

Vote with your eyes. Quislings are dangerous. Don't support them. Don't watch them. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #3

I had been watching them in the morning and listening on my trip to work dsc Nov 2024 #4

Yes. I'm looking for ways to keep my mind Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #5

Yea I have been consuming less news anyway dsc Nov 2024 #6

Michigan? Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #7

North Carolina dsc Nov 2024 #8

I have a niece who has a similar story Johnny2X2X Nov 2024 #10

I haven't heard that in a few years dsc Nov 2024 #15

Relay this to her azureblue Nov 2024 #29

Ezekiel 16:49 markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #31

Sounds amazing... SidDithers Nov 2024 #16

I am really pissed at the way they are treating our new congresswoman Sarah McBride Walleye Nov 2024 #9

Nancy Mace is an utter disgrace dsc Nov 2024 #14

they are insulting every decent person in America Skittles Nov 2024 #20

And millions of Americans are supporting them in their hatred Walleye Nov 2024 #22

yes they have certainly outed themselves Skittles Nov 2024 #23

I think it is part of their hatred for women Walleye Nov 2024 #24

correct, homophobia and transphobia are rooted in misogyny Skittles Nov 2024 #25

Well said. Permanut Nov 2024 #35

DU Rec...nt SidDithers Nov 2024 #11

Damn, I thought you lived in Durham or CH for some reason obamanut2012 Nov 2024 #12

I used to live in Raleigh right by Knightdale dsc Nov 2024 #13

I'm in enigmania Nov 2024 #21

Yeah it is a very conservative county dsc Nov 2024 #26

Interact with your students' parents and as many people as you can. surfered Nov 2024 #17

That is true dsc Nov 2024 #18

FWIW if you are open to moving, there are opportunities in other countries. JT45242 Nov 2024 #19

I have a college friend mnhtnbb Nov 2024 #27

Brave are the people that does something about it..... The Grand Illuminist Nov 2024 #28

So well said. bronxiteforever Nov 2024 #30

My Sister was an openly gay teacher.. Permanut Nov 2024 #32

I have occasionally thought about the teachers I had whom I suspect were closeted. PeaceWave Nov 2024 #33

Beautiful post. Inspiring even. N/T Mike 03 Nov 2024 #34