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Laurian

(2,593 posts)
5. Me!
Mon Jul 15, 2019, 09:32 PM
Jul 2019

I was just thinking about how exhausted I am by Trump and worrying that others may be “checking out” of this daily (hourly) nightmare due to the outrage fatigue. Then what?

Opposition and resistance are vitally necessary, but I’m ready for a break.



It's directly related to Orange Fatigue Blue Owl Jul 2019 #1
Oh lordy, nocoincidences Jul 2019 #2
Not me. I grew up with a father just like Trump. I'm always raring to go no_hypocrisy Jul 2019 #3
I understand you on that about dear old dad TEB Jul 2019 #6
I like your spirit, it's inspiring. Pepsidog Jul 2019 #27
I kinda did, too. Modified version. calimary Jul 2019 #44
Here, the only news I have actually watched all day, is Rachel right now(huge for me) dewsgirl Jul 2019 #4
Me! Laurian Jul 2019 #5
For sure... I think even some Republicans wake up and wonder, Still In Wisconsin Jul 2019 #7
Getting there. elleng Jul 2019 #8
EVERY day i get pissed BUT bluestarone Jul 2019 #9
... Different Drummer Jul 2019 #10
That is what bdamomma Jul 2019 #11
I try to skip all news on the weekend unless Ilsa Jul 2019 #12
I've been there since just before my back surgery at the end of March csziggy Jul 2019 #13
ummmm yes BigDemVoter Jul 2019 #14
im not outraged but it's more in the sense that i expect it. so it's not shocking JI7 Jul 2019 #15
I'm more heartbroken now Jane Austin Jul 2019 #16
I experienced it in the first thirty days with the orange anus Brother Buzz Jul 2019 #17
I am completely burnt out. I cannot stand to see or hear that vile, disgusting creep anymore. smirkymonkey Jul 2019 #18
Yes get the red out Jul 2019 #19
Set in quite some time ago. I'm just smoldering and biding my time now. Nitram Jul 2019 #20
*Sigh* catbyte Jul 2019 #21
I rarely watch the news anymore I am just sick of a daily outrage doc03 Jul 2019 #22
Most definitely Tripper11 Jul 2019 #23
Only watch Rachel. triron Jul 2019 #24
It's a continuing challenge to maintain some kind of balance. BarbD Jul 2019 #25
I get so angry and frustrated because it seems kacekwl Jul 2019 #26
I'm pacing myself! Dread Pirate Roberts Jul 2019 #28
My reply to those wanting to ignore, followed by my last FB post... LuvLoogie Jul 2019 #29
My wife and I have a routine Lithos Jul 2019 #30
My father, who left early, was a narcissistic, violent, sociopath. 58Sunliner Jul 2019 #31
I can't watch much anymore. I read and watch pointless crap onecaliberal Jul 2019 #32
Yes, but it only makes me think of his mother... Sogo Jul 2019 #33
I find that I cannot listen to the news any more. I read it but I can't listen. Ford_Prefect Jul 2019 #34
If all of us, who are political aficionados customerserviceguy Jul 2019 #35
Yup - I'm there thenelm1 Jul 2019 #36
Yes, and it is the intended result Stinky The Clown Jul 2019 #37
I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one Leith Jul 2019 #38
Fatigue? Mr.Bill Jul 2019 #39
Check. ooky Jul 2019 #40
Yeah, I got it. Moral Compass Jul 2019 #41
What fatigues me is friends, neighbors, co-workers, family, STILL sticking up for Trump. Midnight Writer Jul 2019 #42
It's an industry now. The "outrage industry" that pumps out endless "outrage porn" PSPS Jul 2019 #43
I thought it was just me and my failing physical health... BigmanPigman Jul 2019 #45
Tired of it.. LW1977 Jul 2019 #46
Exhausted.... Pachamama Jul 2019 #47
We have been watching a lot of old movies and old sitcoms. redstatebluegirl Jul 2019 #48
Watching the crime channel or stories about serial killers is more uplifting. milestogo Jul 2019 #49
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