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20. I'm just so disappointed in so many people
Sat Jan 4, 2025, 03:56 PM
Jan 4

We were let down by a lot of people, between republican senators, the Supreme Court, the media, ignorant voters and spiteful voters.

I feel sooooo betrayed and heartbroken by Garland/Barr and the DOJ. The way things were handled... the slow walking of everything until just before the election... Was that part of the plan too? To put on a farce of pursuing trump but time things in a way where trump would be pitied, just in time for the gop primaries? And spare me the bullshit about the time it takes to investigate things. Our country was attacked. trump should have been arrested that same fucking night on January 6th. Nobody would have been surprised and nobody would have questioned it. In fact, trump's entire staff was expecting it.

By the way, I don't blame Jack Smith for this debacle--contrary to what Garland was expecting, Smith did everything he could in what little time he was given. So many individuals did the right thing and attempted to hold trump accountable but they were not supported in their attempts, and now those heroes will be at risk come January 20th.

As far as outrage, yes I'm also outraged, but this time I won't be seated on trump's neverending emotional roller coaster. I'm not going to follow or engage in it. Anyone whose life is fucked up as a result of this election, before I waste an ounce of sympathy, my very first question will always be: did you vote and who did you vote for?

And yes, you'll be around post-trump because you have the right attitude. I'm now in my 40s and I question whether I'll be around much longer. Writing this post has made it clear to me that I am still extremely angry and that might be toxic for my own longevity.

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One More Thought: Maybe We Shouldn't Be "Underground" MineralMan Jan 4 #1
I agree Tesha Jan 4 #2
My husband and I talked to everyone, my kids got Bluethroughu Jan 4 #5
It is really difficult to talk to people who are brainwashed. yellow dahlia Jan 4 #11
Good points made, and of course, it was disappointing to me, that not enough voted for Kamala to cement SWBTATTReg Jan 4 #3
I was expecting a Harris victory based on record donations, Kaleva Jan 4 #8
Same here. Elessar Zappa Jan 4 #12
Bezos, Musk, and Soon-Singh helped flip the election. So did Jill Stein. Initech Jan 5 #26
I hope so. I hope everyone of these who voted for tRUMP and his idiotic ramblings, policies and worse, will SWBTATTReg Jan 5 #30
Convincing potential Republican voters to sit out an election may work as well. hunter Jan 4 #4
Democrats need to lose the emotion and retain the steely hard focus on maintaining the rights of people. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 4 #6
it is not safe to talk to MAGATS cadoman Jan 4 #7
i did make these efforts. barbtries Jan 4 #9
And I thank you for that. MineralMan Jan 4 #10
Yes, I agree. Elessar Zappa Jan 4 #13
Thank you! MineralMan Jan 4 #17
I hope the country survives orange Caligula again orangecrush Jan 4 #14
I believe the outrage will continue The Madcap Jan 4 #15
It all "hit home" for me.....I'm 85! young_at_heart Jan 4 #16
I'm 82 and am sad as well that I may not be able to vote in another Presidential election. Bumbles Jan 4 #18
For 2026 we need a message/platform that will attract Rs to our side KS Toronado Jan 4 #19
I'm just so disappointed in so many people ecstatic Jan 4 #20
My sentiments Exactly, MM. B.See Jan 4 #21
The other side raised valid points that were ignored question everything Jan 4 #22
Your post is incredibly valid. La Coliniere Jan 5 #25
Outrage as a way of life has been on my mind a lot lately EYESORE 9001 Jan 4 #23
Oh, I know my outrage is justified Blue_Tires Jan 5 #24
Hang in there, my 97+ Aunt in her over 55 community led the charge to GOTV ... cliffside Jan 5 #27
Disagree! I've tried over the years Bread and Circuses Jan 5 #28
I don't get the "people stayed home" thing. betsuni Jan 5 #29
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