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I feel ya .. dweller Feb 2021 #1
I understand you, Atticus... choie Feb 2021 #2
Because of Stacey Abrams, we won two senate seats in Georgia. meadowlander Feb 2021 #3
I see you GreenEyedLefty Feb 2021 #4
Do what you can where you can Sympthsical Feb 2021 #5
I hang onto MLKs immortal words... Arazi Feb 2021 #6
This! MN2theMax Feb 2021 #9
Amen! Duppers Feb 2021 #15
I feel exactly the same way. I thought I was right being optimistic and cry baby Feb 2021 #7
64 is way too young to start thinking like that Skittles Feb 2021 #10
I don't fit in a mean world. cry baby Feb 2021 #12
I absolutely understand feeling down Skittles Feb 2021 #18
Keep in mind that our president is 78. wnylib Feb 2021 #48
You are absolutely right. Maybe age isn't the issue. cry baby Feb 2021 #54
It can be discouraging, for sure. wnylib Feb 2021 #56
I'm thinking that this time in history will be highly studied in psychology. cry baby Feb 2021 #57
Even in isolation, there are things we can do. wnylib Feb 2021 #58
... MustLoveBeagles Feb 2021 #8
I just turned 72 and I cast one of the many votes that elected Joe and Kamala. While I have abqtommy Feb 2021 #11
Atticus & friends: This quote (from "Becoming Duchess Goldblatt"), although simplistic, fierywoman Feb 2021 #13
When I'd feel like this, my late husband would reassure me that the arc of history always ... wackadoo wabbit Feb 2021 #14
Sure does feel like the bad guys keep getting richer, they don't care to hide the corruption, we Pepsidog Feb 2021 #16
Keep in mind that Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #43
Well, I'm not naive enough to think I can change your mind - you are, after all, PatrickforB Feb 2021 #17
Well when some billionaire can throw a few mill into the pot for their preferred politico or a... thenelm1 Feb 2021 #19
It's never foolish to refuse to let corporate tools & PR convince you that humans should be ancianita Feb 2021 #20
I know you're not seeking suggestions, but: Animal Rescue spooky3 Feb 2021 #21
Atticus this is great advice chillfactor Feb 2021 #29
Oh, chillfactor, what a wonderful story! I'm happy for you spooky3 Feb 2021 #30
You are SO LUCKY to have each other! Sugar Smack Feb 2021 #40
We're awash in the slime and muck of an impending dark age Ponietz Feb 2021 #22
When I moved to NYC in 1973 for my 1st real grown-up job, moonscape Feb 2021 #23
Lots of thoughtful comments here Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #24
Think of it like this, Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #44
Never said all was lost Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #45
I wasn't trying to say you were saying that, Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #46
This is one of those venting threads Bradshaw3 Feb 2021 #49
Keep the faith AverageOldGuy Feb 2021 #25
Welcome to DU Tree Lady Feb 2021 #33
You are NOT allowed to do this! angstlessk Feb 2021 #26
+1000 CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #31
OMG Atticus... I have SO BEEN WHERE YOU ARE!!! CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #27
"If tomorrow comes..." CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #28
All human history has consisted of 1000 steps forward ... Jeebo Feb 2021 #32
A book title "Brighten the Corner Where You Are" - electric_blue68 Feb 2021 #34
Take what President Obama had to say as a guide. It's not all about winning EVERYTHING in one shot. OnDoutside Feb 2021 #35
Think of yourself as a hero nuxvomica Feb 2021 #36
Yesterday must've been bad for many of us. hamsterjill Feb 2021 #37
Integrity is victory. Roisin Ni Fiachra Feb 2021 #38
Well said. FM123 Feb 2021 #42
It's hard not to feel the way you were feeling last night as we watch the seemingly Vinca Feb 2021 #39
I felt this way many times over the past four years. Pongo Feb 2021 #41
What!? Delphinus Feb 2021 #47
You don't always win but this year we kicked Trump out and we took the gavel out Demsrule86 Feb 2021 #50
When we are at our lowest Karma13612 Feb 2021 #51
I understand all of what you said, though I don't feel KPN Feb 2021 #52
Righteousness! TFRD Feb 2021 #53
I hear you! Mickju Feb 2021 #55
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