2016 Postmortem

Buckeye_Democrat

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34. I've learned about "white privilege" on this site and, after...

Sat Oct 29, 2016, 02:20 PM

Oct 2016

... reading several of the descriptions of it, came away with the impression that some people are overlooking deep racism that still exists. It reminds me of someone being "penny wise and pound foolish" in regard to their finances. If they could be a fly on the wall and hear what I've heard...

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Has this election changed you in any way? [View all] shockey80 Oct 2016 OP

Nope semby2 Oct 2016 #1

The dangers that Republicans present PJMcK Oct 2016 #9

Not really. I've always known that Trump embodies the true Republican face and heart, even though BlueCaliDem Oct 2016 #2

Yes, America is scarred by this election kimbutgar Oct 2016 #3

I'm not so surprised about the hatred and racism Sophiegirl Oct 2016 #4

I live in Texas BigMin28 Oct 2016 #59

It has reaffirmed what I already knew Proud liberal 80 Oct 2016 #5

I concur HAB911 Oct 2016 #40

I've come to believe that it's morally defensible to be conservative but not geek tragedy Oct 2016 #6

We have a propaganda problem. shockey80 Oct 2016 #7

Yep and they want to remain ignorant Proud liberal 80 Oct 2016 #10

Hate radio changed my mom. CrispyQ Oct 2016 #13

Yes right wing brainwashing 24/7/365 workinclasszero Oct 2016 #28

It has definitely made me more polarized. unitedwethrive Oct 2016 #8

I hope Americans realize that Trump is exactly what the republican party is. CrispyQ Oct 2016 #11

Yes, although I am registered Independent and used to vote some Republicans NoGoodNamesLeft Oct 2016 #12

I hold deep contempt for the cultural right. Dawson Leery Oct 2016 #14

Not really relayerbob Oct 2016 #15

Yeah - just stunned at the degree to which they will just flat out make up stuff. No pretense Kashkakat v.2.0 Oct 2016 #16

Yes. sofa king Oct 2016 #17

The self destuction shockey80 Oct 2016 #18

It's made me lose respect for my dad for the first time ever Rocknrule Oct 2016 #19

It also made me lose respect for a loved one in my life. LeftInTX Oct 2016 #20

My main fear is that there will be another Trump like candidate 2020,2024 HipChick Oct 2016 #21

It will be someone worse than drumpf if history is any indication workinclasszero Oct 2016 #30

It hasn't changed me so much as it just made me more vigilant, quicker to respond to the lunacy Persondem Oct 2016 #23

The crazies have been out there since Bill Clinton LeftInTX Oct 2016 #24

Yes because now I fully realize what a threat to freedom and democracy the republican party workinclasszero Oct 2016 #25

It has given me a very judgemental view of republicans meadowlark5 Oct 2016 #26

Trump, has ripped the mask off of republicans and it's now very clear what they are about. I avoid RKP5637 Oct 2016 #38

The majority of my in law family are republicans meadowlark5 Oct 2016 #43

Some people have often told me "some" of the older republicans think they're still voting for RKP5637 Oct 2016 #50

It's made me hate republicans and all they stand for lastone Oct 2016 #27

I agree with you lastone completely katmondoo Oct 2016 #31

Agree!!! n/t RKP5637 Oct 2016 #33

Yes I am not going to let deplorables get away with their b******* anymore Dem2 Oct 2016 #29

The massive number of bigoted and hateful people in the US is astounding. It makes me wonder RKP5637 Oct 2016 #32

I've learned about "white privilege" on this site and, after... Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2016 #34

It has not changed me. It has given me a deeper understanding of the AmericanActivist Oct 2016 #35

And welcome to DU AmericanActivist Oct 2016 #36

I used to differentiate between Republicans and their leadership & elected officials TeamPooka Oct 2016 #37

As a woman, yes. It's taken me 36 years, but I've finally found my inner bitch. grossproffit Oct 2016 #39

inner bitch intensifies!!! nt retrowire Oct 2016 #47

Amen! Sunny05 Oct 2016 #54

I am more optimistic than ever. Hillary has an excellent track record of getting things done Lucinda Oct 2016 #41

Yes it has changed me. Akacia Oct 2016 #42

I have a long-distance Jewish lady friend in Connecticut with... Buckeye_Democrat Oct 2016 #45

What you said get the red out Oct 2016 #44

yep. retrowire Oct 2016 #46

Nope...I had already voted. run_mac_run Oct 2016 #48

I used to firmly believe that roughly one in four Americans were bleedin' idiots. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2016 #49

I have become depressed about the state of our democracy. Cause: northoftheborder Oct 2016 #51

I've learned that sexism runs deep and is as corrosive as racism. Agnosticsherbet Oct 2016 #52

Yes. Liberal_in_LA Oct 2016 #53

Our hope is with the Millennials. They are the newest generation to enter the political stage. Fla Dem Oct 2016 #55

Its been a real nasty stinker....... Historic NY Oct 2016 #56

I predicted this crap. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2016 #57

After GW Bush was re-selected I thought half the country was STUPID Martin Eden Oct 2016 #58

I learned a few things: Jamaal510 Oct 2016 #60

Yes. drm604 Oct 2016 #62

I've seen this coming but it's still a shock to me. TahitiNut Oct 2016 #63

Solidified my disdain for anything Repub... Wounded Bear Oct 2016 #64

No, not really. stone space Oct 2016 #65

No, we've been drifting this way for awhile now...... WcoastO Oct 2016 #66

Welcome to DU, shockey80! calimary Oct 2016 #67

Not really. I've always hated misogynists and white supremacists. Iggo Oct 2016 #68

Not really. I am surrounded by trumpsters, so they don't surprise me. femmocrat Oct 2016 #69