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Hanzzy72

(51 posts)
82. I hear you
Wed Nov 4, 2020, 12:40 PM
Nov 2020

And I feel the same way about my state of North Carolina. I'm having serious talks with the rest of the family about moving to a blue state...we have put up with this shit for too long.

I view it as half the population is gullible and brainwashed. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #1
And don't forget hate radio. calimary Nov 2020 #88
Yes! Point is, their gullibility is their vulnerability. We can easily hack them if we try. lagomorph777 Nov 2020 #89
Yes!!!!!! Nt! Tumbulu Nov 2020 #100
Yep mountain grammy Nov 2020 #127
Absolutely! jeaps Nov 2020 #132
calimary.... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #141
once rush bites the dust (with no capable to take his place) weissmam Nov 2020 #219
They are privately owned stations wnylib Nov 2020 #223
today limbaugh started by saying trump won, called Kamala 'kommie' for short, after he called her certainot Nov 2020 #234
And limbaugh won't be around much longer. calimary Nov 2020 #248
i hope he gets to see trump hauled out of the white house like what's his name in fargo at the end certainot Nov 2020 #249
And there better be an inspection of all luggage and crates and other stuff leaving the White House calimary Nov 2020 #250
they will steal and i'll bet every first family gets some slack but staff needs to watch the gold... certainot Nov 2020 #251
many of those are racist, self centred samsingh Nov 2020 #150
I'm shocked DownriverDem Nov 2020 #165
We fight it by taking back the word "patriot" wnylib Nov 2020 #226
We're the country of Lincoln and King and Guthrie and Chisolm and Gompers and Darrow Bucky Nov 2020 #243
Completely agree. Hope over fear. wnylib Nov 2020 #244
I can't stomach lying cheating thieving Republicans. I ❤️ America. live love laugh Nov 2020 #2
+1 SunSeeker Nov 2020 #114
+2 Bucky Nov 2020 #239
I'm having trouble keeping perspective too. Take a break. Keep up from reliable news sites hlthe2b Nov 2020 #3
Last night has taught me that I need to move out of this country. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #4
This Is Exactly Where I'm At sfstaxprep Nov 2020 #25
Don't blame you. I'm trapped by age and health without the moonscape Nov 2020 #47
Hubby and I feel same way marlakay Nov 2020 #134
Too late for me Boomer Nov 2020 #232
I'm 54 too and feel the same way. onlyadream Nov 2020 #87
I'm right there with you... world wide wally Nov 2020 #116
world wide wally.... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #144
Thanks... Love it! world wide wally Nov 2020 #167
Exactly. Maven Nov 2020 #27
At 73 this isn't practical for me mountain grammy Nov 2020 #46
Yes!!!!! Too Old to Leave Now McKim Nov 2020 #90
Son and daughter-in-law fast expressed two passports secondwind Nov 2020 #69
Where will you go that doesn't have the ills that you "leave behind"? Blue_true Nov 2020 #106
Toronto, Canada. Yavin4 Nov 2020 #107
I moved out 12 years ago Layzeebeaver Nov 2020 #137
Bah! People always say they're gonna leave the US. They never do. Bucky Nov 2020 #240
I love the idea of and the ideals of... ret5hd Nov 2020 #5
The reality-stupid, lazy and selfish. Boomerproud Nov 2020 #19
A nation of spoiled children... ret5hd Nov 2020 #34
I accept that a culture doesn't always live up to it's ideals. plimsoll Nov 2020 #93
"America - it was a good idea"... Harker Nov 2020 #130
I thought we had progressed since my dad's time, Lars39 Nov 2020 #6
I feel exactly the same. It's a desire to live among people who value science, act with morals sinkingfeeling Nov 2020 #7
I feel like crying. Goodheart Nov 2020 #10
Goodheart..... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #147
The mouth-breathing, know-nothing trophy hunters (picture DJT Jr.) BKDem Nov 2020 #95
sinking feeling..... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #155
There's a sucker born every minute Klaralven Nov 2020 #8
I did love it, but I DON'T any longer!!! ElementaryPenguin Nov 2020 #9
Our country's soul is rotten to its core BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #11
I agree. Polly Hennessey Nov 2020 #48
Agree! get the red out Nov 2020 #50
I love the blue aspects of this country mtnsnake Nov 2020 #12
Without the blue parts of this country Butterflylady Nov 2020 #131
Right with you PirateRo Nov 2020 #13
I empathize with you. Can NOT understand the large vote for a northoftheborder Nov 2020 #14
I'm with you 100% bif Nov 2020 #15
Me too Freddie Nov 2020 #21
I'm 66 and semi-retired bif Nov 2020 #29
I felt loyalty to the country I grew up in, but not this one n/t moonscape Nov 2020 #53
I'm here to help fulfill our ideals soothsayer Nov 2020 #16
Thank you Bucky Nov 2020 #242
We have never stopped fighting the Civil War. It is evident. Ninga Nov 2020 #17
Exactly. I didn't understand how the interests of the Alt-Right and Christian Mike 03 Nov 2020 #22
Yes not only what you point out, but added is the 30 year campaign by Right wing media hammering Ninga Nov 2020 #32
No, but I do now know that TheRealNorth Nov 2020 #18
I'm on the same wavelength. It's very hard to accept what is becoming too obvious to Mike 03 Nov 2020 #20
It's so sad bdamomma Nov 2020 #149
There's too many poorly educated Americans. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #23
+1 for the first statement. peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #184
Yeah, it's generally less expensive. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #187
lol!! peacebuzzard Nov 2020 #190
I'm sorry if there's too much riff-raff for the enlightened ones. DTomlinson Nov 2020 #191
It's not easy. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #196
We didn't plan our move to Costa Rica politically. LakeArenal Nov 2020 #24
How's the weather there? Goodheart Nov 2020 #28
It's tropical. Different all over though. LakeArenal Nov 2020 #62
What do your monthly expenses total? jayschool2013 Nov 2020 #151
Well we lost 75% of our retirement with Bush' depression. LakeArenal Nov 2020 #159
THANKS! jayschool2013 Nov 2020 #172
health care? Golfnbrew Nov 2020 #74
If we get residency we get universal health care. LakeArenal Nov 2020 #101
That is an extremely complicated question, from Hawai'i. mahina Nov 2020 #26
Thanks for saying what I have been thinking! mtngirl47 Nov 2020 #146
❤️ mahina Nov 2020 #178
I still love this country. Steelrolled Nov 2020 #30
I want to live in Toronto. Most diverse, welcoming place I've ever been. Goodheart Nov 2020 #33
My daughter lives there. murielm99 Nov 2020 #51
We have LOTS of racism. Ask any First Nations member. EllieBC Nov 2020 #80
Conversely, there is a growing part of American culture that says "we are shit". Steelrolled Nov 2020 #117
I agree Ananda62 Nov 2020 #129
But they bdamomma Nov 2020 #152
Believe it or not there are things better in the US than here. EllieBC Nov 2020 #76
So, are you planning to move back to the US? Spazito Nov 2020 #122
Honestly I do miss it for things like education for special needs kids. EllieBC Nov 2020 #168
Really? An IEP in all states in the US carries a greater weight than... Spazito Nov 2020 #171
I deal with this daily with my 2 special needs kids. EllieBC Nov 2020 #173
I did live there, in BC, and worked on policy for Children with Special Needs, both at... Spazito Nov 2020 #175
Your gotchas are so fail it's almost hilarious. EllieBC Nov 2020 #208
There is nowhere that is a bed of roses and that includes... Spazito Nov 2020 #212
I think you vented enough. marble falls Nov 2020 #246
I deal with this daily with my 2 special needs kids. EllieBC Nov 2020 #174
I see you added info re NY and California... Spazito Nov 2020 #176
He's trolling you. Ignore him. marble falls Nov 2020 #247
That's my home! Laha Nov 2020 #86
Appreciated mahina Nov 2020 #180
I still love the country, but I despise that 40% of my fellow Americans Mike 03 Nov 2020 #31
Only 40%? You're being generous. Goodheart Nov 2020 #35
It's more like 48-49 BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #58
Then we need to fight back with wnylib Nov 2020 #230
I love the concept and the ideals. We have never lived up to those ideals, The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #36
You said it so much better than I did. llmart Nov 2020 #41
Word. mahina Nov 2020 #84
Fortunately the teaching of history has improved, in my experience Steelrolled Nov 2020 #121
+1000 Niagara Nov 2020 #162
I don't know that I've ever gone so far as to say I love this country. llmart Nov 2020 #37
Those belligerently ignorant bigots waving the American flag, Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #181
I know we can do better that we can BE better Bettie Nov 2020 #38
We just VOTED OUT a dictator. There was no violence at the polls MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #39
When did they call the election for Biden? llmart Nov 2020 #43
i agree with you......... Takket Nov 2020 #40
If I didn't live in Oakland wryter2000 Nov 2020 #42
Same here, but Portland. And we're still mulling over a "Trexit" flibbitygiblets Nov 2020 #92
I went back and forth LostinRed Nov 2020 #44
Deeply disturbed jonstl08 Nov 2020 #45
I think you got it caraher Nov 2020 #52
Racism is it. Many kinds of racism: anti-immigrant, anti change, etc., BUT ACCEPTANCE TOO... Stuart G Nov 2020 #65
Biden has bdamomma Nov 2020 #156
Engrained rascism for sure. Add cutthroat capitalism/ corporatism at the expense of your citizenry Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #99
Racism + the silence on racism desired . Greed -A big sector of wealth that doesn't want lunasun Nov 2020 #113
I'm disheartened that this could even be close - again caraher Nov 2020 #49
Be greatful you don't live in TN. I need to relocate to a blue state asap. SammyWinstonJack Nov 2020 #54
I don't know how I feel about it right now. GoCubsGo Nov 2020 #55
Love yes, respect no. hay rick Nov 2020 #56
I'm still going to fly my USA flag outside AFTER... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2020 #57
I hear you Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #59
We don't really know how those other countries would be treestar Nov 2020 #60
Telling my niece earlier jonstl08 Nov 2020 #61
Its a coalition of the stupid... Jon King Nov 2020 #63
Right Now...Biden has a clear lead...10:30 Wednesday.... Stuart G Nov 2020 #77
Welcome to DU bdamomma Nov 2020 #160
Amen to all that and welcome to DU. appalachiablue Nov 2020 #227
I love this country. cayugafalls Nov 2020 #64
... ailsagirl Nov 2020 #204
Amen Amen Amen Liberal In Red State Nov 2020 #66
I've spent most of my life trashing Americans Laha Nov 2020 #67
I'm seriously considering it, too. The only problem is, where? I'm only fluent in English, sadly, catbyte Nov 2020 #68
I always take my long(er) summer vacations in America even though I live in Europe. Here's where: DFW Nov 2020 #83
I still love America, but I've become very embarrassed at how backwards we've become Poiuyt Nov 2020 #70
Same here. Mad_Dem_X Nov 2020 #112
I think that is an overreaction. malthaussen Nov 2020 #71
Bull Crap! Biophilic Nov 2020 #72
Yes hurple Nov 2020 #73
I honestly didn't realize how many Americans lacked common decency and common sense. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2020 #75
I've been done with this country for good since '16, the damage is done & no election will change yaesu Nov 2020 #78
I am with you Traildogbob Nov 2020 #79
Oh yeah that ship has sailed vercetti2021 Nov 2020 #81
I hear you Hanzzy72 Nov 2020 #82
Look at it this way, there's a lot to be optimistic about Major Nikon Nov 2020 #85
I'm with you. Even if we take the presidency, the filth in this country will never be cleansed. rwsanders Nov 2020 #91
Not just no but He'll F*cking No! Dukkha Nov 2020 #94
I am completely disheartened... joewicker_TX Nov 2020 #96
Right there with you GoodHeart. Floridian for the last 22 years and I've begun to look at the NoMoreRepugs Nov 2020 #97
I'm so disappointed in our country karin_sj Nov 2020 #98
Been struggling with this issue since before I could vote. maxsolomon Nov 2020 #102
Good luck finding a place that doesn't have racism and sexism and other ills. Blue_true Nov 2020 #103
Seriously. betsuni Nov 2020 #108
I love the country, hate ALL republicans. The only way they stay in power is to cheat! George II Nov 2020 #104
I'm really surprised. I thought Biden would win easily Roc2020 Nov 2020 #105
I love the U.S.A. Marthe48 Nov 2020 #109
The countries you mentioned will take immigrants from the USA Thyla Nov 2020 #110
As a psycologist Oscarthegreat Nov 2020 #111
Yup. Feels unbearable zentrum Nov 2020 #115
Most other parts of the world are no different CatLady78 Nov 2020 #118
Marie is 72 and her husband is 77. They like living here in Maysville, a small town half white and marie999 Nov 2020 #119
I love the country--I just don't love a lot of the people in it. Lonestarblue Nov 2020 #120
Very well said bdamomma Nov 2020 #169
I don't love the racist hateful idiots who voted to make America worse for the rest of us IronLionZion Nov 2020 #123
Right there with you, Goodheart. Loge23 Nov 2020 #124
i love it, but barbtries Nov 2020 #125
I am angry that 60 million support a racist liar who is ok with their fellow Americans are dying kimbutgar Nov 2020 #126
I lived in Europe for a couple years. moondust Nov 2020 #128
When I chose my screen name back when I first registered, it was wishful thinking. GoneOffShore Nov 2020 #133
I don't love what this country stands for any longer. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #135
I'm glad to live in a Blue state and a Blue city Rice4VP Nov 2020 #136
I think bdamomma Nov 2020 #170
just under half this country's voting populace llashram Nov 2020 #138
Hi Goodheart... Upthevibe Nov 2020 #139
I live in a Blue town, in a Red County in a Blue state mchill Nov 2020 #140
Honestly, I never "loved" the USA LymphocyteLover Nov 2020 #142
Not much different in neighboring Texas. Scalded Nun Nov 2020 #143
Sick to my stomach matt819 Nov 2020 #145
I love USA because of so many great people I know AlexSFCA Nov 2020 #148
I may have reached my breaking point in Iowa jayschool2013 Nov 2020 #153
I can move my high-tech job easily to Toronto BernieBabies Nov 2020 #154
Fox News and all the other RW lying, we all know what's up and always have, Reps exploit ignorance. Brainfodder Nov 2020 #157
I Will Always Love this Country AldebTX Nov 2020 #158
It's like waking up and learning your father's a serial killer mainer Nov 2020 #161
National foundations taken for granted until four years ago usajumpedtheshark Nov 2020 #163
My home state embarrasses me, too. spicysista Nov 2020 #164
I hear you es466 Nov 2020 #166
Honestly, I think the solution is to bucolic_frolic Nov 2020 #177
I haven't loved this country since I was 12. cagefreesoylentgreen Nov 2020 #179
I hate this country. Marius25 Nov 2020 #182
I still love my Country, I just hate the people turning it into a Third Reich. Fla Dem Nov 2020 #183
No Woodwizard Nov 2020 #185
Oh, I'm not giving up, either. Doesn't mean I love it, though. Goodheart Nov 2020 #186
Right Woodwizard Nov 2020 #205
I feel it too, and it brings tears to my eyes. Greybnk48 Nov 2020 #188
No. I'm not going to let disappointing election results dictate what I love. DTomlinson Nov 2020 #189
the triumph of capitalism disalitervisum Nov 2020 #192
Oh hell no... I love this country..it has warts and I want the warts treated Peacetrain Nov 2020 #193
NO, I love my country. nt Raine Nov 2020 #194
It so disheartens me BainsBane Nov 2020 #195
But even if Star-Thrower Nov 2020 #206
Thank you for posting this! YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Cheers anyway!! Missn-Hitch Nov 2020 #197
I'm tired of all of those quitters who feel bad and want to run away. panader0 Nov 2020 #198
I can totally relate to a lot of those feelings. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #199
last night my partner was saying she's done trying to save America from itself paulkienitz Nov 2020 #200
Facebook nation- The swill runs deep. Algorithm zombies. callous taoboy Nov 2020 #201
That's not this country. Those are individuals who are assholes. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2020 #202
I feel the same way in regards to Star-Thrower Nov 2020 #203
If I had the financial means to leave I would do it in a heartbeat. cstanleytech Nov 2020 #207
Love? smiboy1956 Nov 2020 #209
Nope. jayfish Nov 2020 #210
I still do DashOneBravo Nov 2020 #211
I love MOST of this country coeur_de_lion Nov 2020 #213
Why would I, or anyone else, love this particular country over all others (fucking rhetorical Q). warmfeet Nov 2020 #214
No way do I surrender my country to a bunch of fascist, racists asshats... JCMach1 Nov 2020 #215
I've never blindly loved this country drmeow Nov 2020 #216
Right there with ya! chitown progressive Nov 2020 #217
I totally agree! denvine Nov 2020 #222
The US has become two countries , the coasts and Jesus Land weissmam Nov 2020 #218
i love what the country should be. i do not love those who refuse to allow it. bullimiami Nov 2020 #220
The past four Meowmee Nov 2020 #221
I love California yuiyoshida Nov 2020 #224
I have to respond birdographer Nov 2020 #225
Continue to love the country. EmeraldCoaster Nov 2020 #228
da fuck is this shit? mopinko Nov 2020 #229
You know, I feel the spirit of your complaint. I just can't agree about the "half" part. ancianita Nov 2020 #231
If you look closely enough at the population of any country in the world soldierant Nov 2020 #233
I hear ya! Richard58 Nov 2020 #235
I learned years ago that love of country .. ananda Nov 2020 #236
I've been in Thailand on a retirement visa the last 2 1/2 years. argyl Nov 2020 #237
during BushII, GetRidOfThem Nov 2020 #238
I have read all these posts of people in despair over the situation. olegramps Nov 2020 #241
My mother was a recovered alcoholic thanks to AA randr Nov 2020 #245
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