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slightlv

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45. I feel you, Blue_Tires

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 09:40 PM

Dec 9

I'm just like you. And I've found no way to dial it back, either. I keep trying all sorts of things. Lately, I've just been staying on the computer... especially anything that has news headlines. They hike my BP and scare me to death. Like you, I don't even know if I'll be here the next election to vote the idiot out. As it stands now, sleep is my favorite past time. I may do a short review of headlines once I wake up, but then put it down unless I find a message like yours that strikes me.

I gave up believing in god a long time ago. Even my current practices don't give me the comfort I once found in them. If there is any sort of higher beings, I think they gave up on us and vamoosed a long time ago. We're not worth it, IMO. I've been re-watching Babylon 5 and, as a Trekker, I can't help but compare the two. While I have always longed to see humanity move to a future like that depicted in Star Trek, I fear we'll always be set on a Bab5 default. Military... violence... cruelty. As a former flower child, I held on to my rose colored glasses probably long after I needed to get rid of them. Looked for them prior to the election and couldn't find them in my "memory momentos box"... I guess that should have been a tell as to what was coming down the pike!

Just know you're not alone in your feelings, and that others of us are feeling the same "kill them all and let god sort them out" rage. I don't keep firearms in this house for good reason. Especially when I feel like all hope has disappeared from the world.

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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

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