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Croney

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2. You are not alone. I post in the lounge now and then,

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 01:38 PM

Jun 11

but I find myself mute in the face of this stupefying disaster of a so-called presidency. I am determined to find my voice again, but in the meantime I am very grateful for the many people on DU who are able to express how they, and I, feel by posting and discussing every day. Thank you all.

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I no longer post much here because I can't find words to [View all] NewHendoLib Jun 11 OP

Hard not to feel depressed, these are dark times. Wingus Dingus Jun 11 #1

Yup, I agree, very depressing, and I can't tolerate the clickbait title lines anymore. They do a disservice to the rest. usaf-vet Jun 11 #26

You are not alone. I post in the lounge now and then, Croney Jun 11 #2

I am in the same type of " quicksand".... FarPoint Jun 11 #3

Yup, I protested when W stole the election Farmer-Rick Jun 11 #37

There is no single adjective sufficiently condemnatory to cover all... 3catwoman3 Jun 11 #4

I try to post useful info and have a little fun. usonian Jun 11 #5

All the words I find to use BaronChocula Jun 11 #6

And start with F. nt stage left Jun 12 #43

Exactly uppityperson Jun 11 #7

I don't think my words meet the moment either senseandsensibility Jun 11 #8

For me... Escape Jun 11 #9

That's what's so disgusting for me, too, Mtnmama Jun 11 #10

What more deeply disgusts me ... Jkanad Jun 11 #19

Yep IbogaProject Jun 11 #11

I agree but I won't quit fighting these evil bastards. surfered Jun 11 #12

I understand but - Nigrum Cattus Jun 11 #13

You are not alone. CaptainTruth Jun 11 #14

In search of new expletives. twodogsbarking Jun 11 #15

Oh, I don't think you need that big a vocabulary Warpy Jun 11 #16

Amen! Ford_Prefect Jun 11 #17

I feel you NewHendoLib Clouds Passing Jun 11 #18

This describes me exactly. WestMichRad Jun 11 #22

My dilemma... Dickster Jun 11 #20

Remind them, tomatoes are being plowed under in Florida questionseverything Jun 11 #30

Do not engage. Join a march protest. magicarpet Jun 11 #32

I understand and agree completely Grim Chieftain Jun 11 #21

It helps each day to ponder various methods for his demise Orrex Jun 11 #23

I hope he dies before he completely kills our democracy. Grim Chieftain Jun 11 #25

Right there with you NHL DENVERPOPS Jun 11 #24

Thank you. AbnerBunny Jun 11 #27

(((BIG HUG))) proud patriot Jun 11 #28

I am frozen in place right now stillcool Jun 11 #29

ineffable pat_k Jun 11 #31

Astounding beyond realms of human comprehension. magicarpet Jun 11 #34

... SheltieLover Jun 11 #33

I think we all feel that way but we need to push on. William769 Jun 11 #35

Spend more time on BlueSky, you'll find them Nimble_Idea Jun 11 #36

I sympathize. I mostly post news, trying to help keep people informed about the harm Trump is highplainsdem Jun 11 #38

I'm running out of shows to marathon watch. Buddyzbuddy Jun 11 #39

Find a stream of The Magicians LuvLoogie Jun 12 #45

Thank you for your suggestions. Buddyzbuddy Jun 12 #52

It is even worse than I had expected. valleyrogue Jun 11 #40

I don't post much either anymore Raine Jun 11 #41

Take care of the little one Keepthesoulalive Jun 12 #42

I have words...all of them have 4 letters BigmanPigman Jun 12 #44

Now is a time for self preservation LuvLoogie Jun 12 #46

I wish you well ... btw going to protest this Saturday will make you feel better about Americans Botany Jun 12 #47

I get it SpankMe Jun 12 #48

I Feel Ya'! MayReasonRule Jun 12 #49

Art always saves you! Do you like Monet's peaceful countryside? print out a copy and put it on the wall in your office CTyankee Jun 12 #50

Same cilla4progress Jun 12 #51

I feel the same way sestina Jun 12 #53