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77. Quarter Pounders aint peanuts

Tue Nov 14, 2017, 06:53 PM

Nov 2017

But yessss, that’s an idea too. But loud and raucous FU from many in attendance was the best part. Sorta like the bicycle lady that flipped him off, that really feels good.

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I've been in denial. [View all] Solly Mack Nov 2017 OP

I have a rather awful combination of anger and sadness/depression, myself. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2017 #1

Yes, exactly. A loss of interest in my passions. Well put! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #2

Same here. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #12

. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2017 #16

Thanks. GoCubsGo Nov 2017 #18

I'm angry, more likely to lash out at Repubs over something Alice11111 Nov 2017 #33

They talk about the stages of grief -- and this administration -- I don't EVER want to get to Raine1967 Nov 2017 #3

Thank you, Raine. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #6

You are a bit mistaken about what acceptance means in the stages of grief lunatica Nov 2017 #56

I've been angry and pissed off since the election. Initech Nov 2017 #4

I need an anger outlet. I haven't picked up my camera in a while, not with any real enthusiasm. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #10

BTW, thanks for all you do! Ligyron Nov 2017 #58

I'd love to see the Top 10 at the front of DU every week! Initech Nov 2017 #63

Same here. SpankMe Nov 2017 #5

Oh wow. You win. I couldn't do that. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #11

I think that's true for most rational folks malaise Nov 2017 #7

I will sometimes watch after the fact, some clip online, but even that can be too much. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #13

Replace toxic hate with stone cold loathing. Much healthier and more effective. Take care. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2017 #8

I usually can and am working on getting there. Thanks! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #14

You say it so perfectly.......and it IS EXACTLY HOW I FEEL AS WELL....... a kennedy Nov 2017 #9

Thanks, a kennedy Solly Mack Nov 2017 #15

I don't have any good advice to offer, because I am right there with you The Polack MSgt Nov 2017 #17

Thanks, The Polack MSgt Solly Mack Nov 2017 #19

I don't recommend drinking as much Rye as I do either... The Polack MSgt Nov 2017 #20

Not much of a drinker anyway. Walking the dogs does help. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #24

I have been drinking too much murielm99 Nov 2017 #29

Yeah, Me, Too Leith Nov 2017 #21

lol! Seriously! Would be nice if they would stay home. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #25

It took me over six months to get out of my funk over the election. But I see a way out of this ... emmett grogan Nov 2017 #22

You're right. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #26

If you can, go out and do something. murielm99 Nov 2017 #23

Thanks, murielm99 Solly Mack Nov 2017 #27

When did you visit Egypt? still_one Nov 2017 #28

My husband went without me. I was so jealous! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #31

.................................................................................................... still_one Nov 2017 #74

K&R... spanone Nov 2017 #30

:) Solly Mack Nov 2017 #32

👍🏼 spanone Nov 2017 #34

I have been living with a double dose of anger. mnhtnbb Nov 2017 #35

Thank you, mnhtnbb!! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #39

I have been consoling myself Mr.Bill Nov 2017 #36

It does feel different, to me, in that it feels like the years and years Solly Mack Nov 2017 #40

You know? You said it perfectly. Ineeda Nov 2017 #37

Sounds like a great gift! Thank you! That really helped!! Solly Mack Nov 2017 #41

cold, calm, and buried deep, mine too. elleng Nov 2017 #38

Yes! I worry for my nieces and nephews. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #42

Thank you, Solly saidsimplesimon Nov 2017 #43

I needed that reminder. Thank you, saidsimplesimon Solly Mack Nov 2017 #44

Yes, their aim relayerbob Nov 2017 #45

I agree. Lot of good in the world. Lot of beauty. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #47

I'm with you RhodeIslandOne Nov 2017 #46

So true DownriverDem Nov 2017 #50

Oh, I can relate. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #51

Can Relate DownriverDem Nov 2017 #48

I have fantasies of them waking up and knowing better. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #53

I have suffered a bad bout of depression get the red out Nov 2017 #49

Me, too. Maybe we can and will get through this together. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #54

They sure helped me! get the red out Nov 2017 #83

well stated G_j Nov 2017 #52

It isn't. I keep hoping to find my usual balance again. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #55

Its this type of thing that destroys me inside.. G_j Nov 2017 #97

Yup. Me too. redwitch Nov 2017 #57

There's comfort in not being alone but I sure want the reason for the togetherness to Solly Mack Nov 2017 #64

I can deal with dead zombies just fine. redwitch Nov 2017 #66

True. The solution there is clear. Dealing with the live ones takes more effort. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #69

I hear you gay texan Nov 2017 #59

I know! I think I know how stupid people can be then they go and prove me wrong. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #60

Just know it will never happen again humbled_opinion Nov 2017 #61

I don't know. Trump supporters would follow someone else like him. Or someone worse. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #65

at this point we greatly humbled_opinion Nov 2017 #78

A line from Angels in America sums it up for me srobertss Nov 2017 #62

Thank you. It's a day to day struggle. I think maybe by admitting how deep my anger goes I Solly Mack Nov 2017 #67

. Squinch Nov 2017 #68

It could be worse, I suppose. I think it best not to wonder about that though. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #71

You said it very well. I'm fighting against my desire to just shut it all out because I know I have Squinch Nov 2017 #73

I am a spiritual person, very compassionate. I tweet really mocking things to Trumpers on twitter adigal Nov 2017 #70

lol! Thank you! That was great. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #72

Counting the Days BBG Nov 2017 #75

Great advice. Thanks. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #76

Quarter Pounders aint peanuts BBG Nov 2017 #77

I know what you mean by angry disambiguation Nov 2017 #79

They are hypocrites. Ignorant hypocrites. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #91

I'm with you there, Solly. brer cat Nov 2017 #80

I find it's not as bad when I don't watch them on the tube. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #90

I think I might be similarly afflicted. Thank you! BadGimp Nov 2017 #81

You're welcome. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #89

K&R lordsummerisle Nov 2017 #82

Thank you. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #93

I have a lot of depression issues and have to be careful not to backslide... Hekate Nov 2017 #84

Congrats on the new house! Many happy years. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #87

I just read through the long list of replies and it made me think.... Grammy23 Nov 2017 #85

Thank you! I enjoyed reading your response. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #86

Yeah, it's like an episode from the Twilight Zone. kydo Nov 2017 #88

What a positive response to the anger! You're right, get better and fight back. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #92

Republicans fox propaganda tv, cheney wars & later the birth certificate fraud pushed by RW- Sunlei Nov 2017 #94

The lack of actual accountability has been a major cause to the continued existence Solly Mack Nov 2017 #95

Exactly. dchill Nov 2017 #96