I'm about to become wildly unpopular ... [View all]

[NanceGreggs]

... but I've run out of fucks to give.

When I joined DU , I came here to discuss the political events of the day with fellow Democrats. That included commiserating over our political losses as an impetus to doing better, and being more unified in accomplishing our common goals.

It was about GOTV, inspiring each other to push against the powers-that-be that are determined to keep us down. It was about recognizing that we could change the world if we stood together, stood strong, and absolutely refused to accept defeat under any circumstances.

What I've seen over the past few months is posts that proclaim that all is already lost, that Trump and his minions will never be held accountable, that Republicans have already 'rigged' the 2022 and 2024 elections and there is no point in pretending otherwise.

I have to wonder what the motivation is behind such posts. What is the purpose of posting Trump is going to get away with his crimes, or declaring that investigations into his obvious corruption are a waste of time?

What prompts any DUer to say the fix is in, so stop holding onto any dream you have that in the end, justice will be done?

What causes any Democrat to insist that fighting to uphold our democracy is already a lost cause?

Cynicism is one thing, and pessimism is expected. But the outright declarations that Trump and the Republicans are going to get away with everything no matter what sounds like a call to accept defeat, and an admonition that we have no power to do what must be done, and change what must be changed.

I, for one, am not willing to accept defeat as urged by the nay-sayers, the "Trump is untouchable" crowd, the people who insist that justice cannot possibly be done.

And I am truly appalled that those promoting such anti-Democratic bullshit are allowed to do so.

I've said my piece. And those who disagree are free to do so. But keep in mind that I'm out of fucks to give ... and I really am.