The news over the past months has been remarkable - and so, a poll....

[NRaleighLiberal]

politically speaking,

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	I am surprised and disappointed with how things are going for our country
	0 (0%)
	I trust that there is a reason for all of the various unpopular decisions and revelations, and trust that the best is being done for us all
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	When it comes to current state of politics and the world in general, nothing surprises me any more.
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	time to eat some good tomatoes and just fuggedaboutit
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	Other
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[NRaleighLiberal]

1. Looking at the responses so far, it all just makes me sad, and really hard to be hopeful.

and also makes me realize I am not alone.....And I wonder how one can separate what happens as you grow older, gain experience, learn about things - speaking for myself, I do become more skeptical (which then evolves into cynicism). As a natural optimist, this is a very trying time - challenging to stay positive, that's for sure).

What ends up happening is that I just start becoming disconnected from it - political apathy, I guess - which is the opposite of what I know I should be doing (goodness knows, there is plenty to do locally with the mess that NC has become)...but we each have finite lives, and need to do things that bring us joy and peace as well....

[LeftInTX]

5. Your posts give me tomato envy!!

Can't grow indeterminates (beefsteak etc) and many heirloom types in South Texas. We have two growing - 90 day - seasons. Tomatoes generally don't survive our summers.

(Sorry if off topic)

[GeorgeGist]

2. Grainger County time.

[marions ghost]

3. Other--not surprised but constantly on edge

[Tikki]

4. Things are looking up in my neck of the woods...makes me more determined to try to help..

the rest of the Country..
Leading by example can make a powerful statement to others and cause progressive movement even among the fearful.



Tikki