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LuckyCharms

(19,508 posts)
Sun Nov 10, 2024, 11:57 AM Nov 2024

I was told something yesterday that is kind of chilling and inspirational at the same time. [View all]

I'm 66, spouse is 64.

She said "Fingers crossed, but there's an non-zero chance that we could croak within in the next four years, and I'm sure as hell not going to spend those years giving that fucking asshole one thought."

Now, of course we can all die at any minute, no matter our age. But as we age, the reality comes ever slowly closer.

We all know who "that fucking asshole" is.

So...my plan is not to think about him too much. As little as possible.

We all know what we are up against. And we also know that we can fight, somehow, in our own ways. But I think this is more of a "ride it out" situation", rather than a "change it" situation. The hardest part will be how to avoid the RWNJs.

So fight as you can, but more importantly, take care of yourselves. Be good to yourself. Be clever enough to avoid as much shit flinging as possible.

Project 2025 is going to devastate a lot of people, including everyone on DU. But I'm hoping that the public backlash is so severe, that it will at least slow its effects down a little. And I'm hoping that the ugly consequences of it make themselves visible very quickly. I'm hoping for them, it's a fuck around and find out situation that can't be denied.

We all know what happened. Let's not hurt ourselves by stressing so much that we are unable to help others. Because that's what we need to do now. That's a form of "fighting".

Try to counteract unpleasantness with pleasantness, even if it is disguised sarcasm. Do what you have to do.

Worry about things as they come, and they will come.

Fight when you can, and when the shock wears off, we will figure out HOW we can. For me anyway, right now, it's difficult to figure out exactly how. But I will figure it out. And OUR like-minds will figure it out.

Take care of YOURSELF.

OF YOU AND YOURS.

OF EACH OTHER.

We know what's coming. Our eyes are wide open.

Don't let "that fucking asshole" steal your soul.

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Good advice. I don't want that SOB living rent-free in my head any longer. Ocelot II Nov 2024 #1
This is a very good point johnnyfins Nov 2024 #12
Absolutely Glaisne Nov 2024 #34
Conecomics is going to implode on itself Envirogal Nov 2024 #54
Very well said, my dear LuckyCharms . . . CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #2
I have had the same thoughts. Irish_Dem Nov 2024 #3
My son said the same. yardwork Nov 2024 #4
This!! Absolutely!! johnnyfins Nov 2024 #14
Midastouch network will fill you in on everything. Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #16
Totally with this NJCher Nov 2024 #64
The Washington Post is unreadable since the election. yardwork Nov 2024 #27
Wish all the decent staff of all the newspapers thinkingagain Nov 2024 #30
FOX and other bdamomma Nov 2024 #49
IMO, you have a very wise son! slightlv Nov 2024 #53
You are tired, and it's a good time to rest. yardwork Nov 2024 #57
Good advice Easterncedar Nov 2024 #5
I just attended my first UU service today, too. OnionPatch Nov 2024 #32
Yes, no both siderism needed Easterncedar Nov 2024 #35
UU mamacita75 Nov 2024 #41
Unitarian Universalist Easterncedar Nov 2024 #42
I've watched their sermons online OnionPatch Nov 2024 #56
I had already come to that same conclusion for my life. llmart Nov 2024 #6
The time I have left is too important to me. I will try to survive and stay sane and help my friends and neighbors. NoSheep Nov 2024 #60
Wise. LoisB Nov 2024 #7
Party at LuckyCharms, what can I bring? Hotler Nov 2024 #8
Your wife is correct. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #9
Spody Odie at Lucky Charms. Prairie_Seagull Nov 2024 #10
Yes. Fascists want the population afraid, confused, fearful. Qutzupalotl Nov 2024 #11
I would rec this a hundred times. Easterncedar Nov 2024 #36
"...pre-crisis anxiety is useless and even counterproductive." OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #63
Stay with us and keep resisting and strategizing. Qutzupalotl Nov 2024 #70
I'll be 77 this month mountain grammy Nov 2024 #13
lotsa parallels to "The Stand." Stay away from Walking Dude and Trashcan Man.. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #22
Well Said. Same thoughts here....... joanbarnes Nov 2024 #15
That's where I'm at too. I am genuinely "concerned" that he wants to collapse our economy. He stated it publicly. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #23
President Jimmy Carter is a good example for all of us FakeNoose Nov 2024 #17
Husband and I, 50 years old. Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #18
My son said something similar to me. Bumbles Nov 2024 #19
Love keepthemhonestO Nov 2024 #20
I posted along these lines over in the history forum, thinking of John Waldron. NNadir Nov 2024 #21
Was speaking with one of my neighbors this morning malaise Nov 2024 #24
I'm right at my "use by date". My only goal now is multigraincracker Nov 2024 #25
Don't give that Dump name or face any clicks. Clouds Passing Nov 2024 #26
Enjoy "the good old days" while we're still kicking. rubbersole Nov 2024 #28
I'm 79 and mobility challenged. soldierant Nov 2024 #29
I am Linda ladeewolf Nov 2024 #31
it won't matter what the backlash is 4catsmom Nov 2024 #33
My coping nechanism is to mute the news when they show him. Beacool Nov 2024 #37
What to do about DownriverDem Nov 2024 #38
When I used to take my own advice, I would exercize to the point of exhaustion to calm myself. LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #45
I always resort to steamed vegetables dickthegrouch Nov 2024 #69
I've stopped watching ALL political shows for my own sanity FirstLight Nov 2024 #39
Yes, it is both mamacita75 Nov 2024 #40
I'm Rude By Nature, But . . Schlocko Nov 2024 #43
Good way to be, Schlocko. Welcome to DU! LuckyCharms Nov 2024 #44
Happy to be here! Schlocko Nov 2024 #52
There is a higher chance Trump will die. iemanja Nov 2024 #46
That F***in A*****e ironman99 Nov 2024 #47
Well said, I feel the same Saoirse9 Nov 2024 #48
The soul Lulu KC Nov 2024 #50
Thank you LuckyCharms for your post. c-rational Nov 2024 #51
Wish I could rec this more than once! Docreed2003 Nov 2024 #55
I just don't see how Dump can live much longer; peacebuzzard Nov 2024 #58
I know I posted this once already johnnyfins Nov 2024 #59
that's my partner's plan: keep our heads down and get through it paulkienitz Nov 2024 #61
I really appreciate this post. MarvinGardens Nov 2024 #62
Pretty much what I been thinking. Not much we can do Emile Nov 2024 #65
kick BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2024 #66
Excellent advice Dog Walkers Rock Nov 2024 #67
How has this advice helped you? marble falls Nov 2024 #71
Good advice. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #68
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