Yes, I'm going to vote straight Dems, and yes, I'll do everything I can to get rid of Trump,...but

[Binkie The Clown]

...There are times, like today, when I really feel like the whole United States of America experiment with democracy is just falling apart at the seams. So much hate, so much anger, so much divisiveness. Can it ever be repaired. Sometimes I wonder. I need to find a cave somewhere where I can retire in peace.

[samsingh]

1. republicans hate America. They need to be permanent minority

[DSandra]

4. Tyranny of the 25%

[Arkansas Granny]

2. I know the country has been divided politically for years, but I don't ever recall

this level of hate and ugliness in years past. I feel like I need to look over my shoulder to see who might be listening if I talk politics with friends.

I can't imagine trying to have a political conversation with a Trump supporter. I know people who have always voted Republican, and I don't know if they'll be able to vote for Trump this time around. I hope not. They are good, conscientious people and I can't imagine that they condone his behavior or support his policies, but I expect most of them will vote Trump anyway. It's disappointing and disheartening.

[DSandra]

3. Either flee, live in the woods, or fight

America is becoming a failed state.

[TomSlick]

5. There is plenty of time to rest when we're dead.

In the meanwhile, we cannot retire. The nation is at stake. Organize, communicate, and vote!

[Skittles]

6. America is stronger than Donald Fucking Trump and his braindead supporters

we are