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9. For me...

Wed Jun 11, 2025, 03:05 PM

Jun 11

it is discovering--at the age of 72--that about half of the people living in the United States don't believe in honesty, fairness, compassion or truth and that they see Democracy as a hindrance to their financial, religious and philosophical goals and needs..

Throughout my 7 decades I had always believed that none of us were perfect but that "most people" were basically good. I was so wrong. More than 70 million Americans have no idea what America is all about. Not only do they not understand our form of government or the basic principles that made us the greatest country on earth, they are fanatically inspired to destroy all the philosophies, processes and edicts that we and our forefathers have held above reproach for two and a half centuries.

Trump and his moronic followers behave as if they've never heard of the United States of America.

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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