Like I wasn't mad that young voters had given the Dems a clear guide on how to win their votes (progressive policy on climate change, student debt, Gaza, Queer rights, labor), and then the Dems campaigned to Republicans and here we are. (In the meantime, 94% of Republicans continued to vote for Trump--exactly as they did in 2020. Thank God, the Dems landed the Dick Cheney endorsement in an election year marked by some of the largest anti-war demonstrations in the 21st century though. OK, done being snarky.)
But as I say, I went back to work. I got stuff done. I took care of the ones who depend on me. I checked on the kids' passports (Nu needs a new one). There was a stream of texts from friends and groups (mad, bewildered, scared, incredulous). I was mostly kind and supportive. And as the day went on, I was grateful I have people I can let loose and be mad with. There were emails from students that broke my heart. It sounds like the cruelty has already started. I wish my love could shelter them.
I'm craving community. There's a potluck on Saturday to "process and witness," and there's a "scream and fight fascism" on Sunday where the plan is to hike to a nearby lake and scream our hearts out. For today, EM and I got together to work on our presentation for next week and BL stopped by briefly. BL said they didn't have "much bandwidth" to join EM and the fam for dinner but they brought me a cozy hug (I felt the baby kick!) and some beautiful flowers to cheer me up though.
I can't believe we have to fight for the basic stuff all over again. But giving up is not an option.
Pic: Beautiful flowers from BL.
8 comments:
Yeah, the democrats made a lot of mistakes. It's frustrating. Maybe we'll learn from this? Maybe things have to hit rock bottom before people wake up?
Your weekend plans sound great. I'm going back to work today (I had yesterday off) and my goal is to spread as much kindness as possible. Lots of people are hurting right now and we have to support each other.
Take care
My wrath is REAL right now. I don't your platitudes about "it will be fine." No, it won't. How am I supposed to look at my LGBTQ+ friends in the eye? What am I supposed to tell young women who come into my office when they tell me about their violent relationship? How do I face my young tween nieces?
More than 50% of the voting population voted for that cruel, idiotic man who was simulating oral sex with a microphone stand just 48 hours before the election. I can't anymore. My rage is real.
But I'm going to stand and fight. Because the most vulnerable around us deserve allies.
That's such a lovely and compassionate plan, Jenny...
Thanks; you too...
Engie, Your comment made me tear up. Thank you, thank you for being such a solid warrior ally to the vulnerable. I really can't with the people saying some version of: "don't hate me for my vote, we can still be friends." No. We can't actually. You don't think my real friends and poor people and the queer kids I know deserve to be alive. I may not hate you, but how can we be "friends?"
It's going to be a long 4.5 years... I'm glad to know you in this world. Much love to you.
I'm struggling. Like Engie, I am so angry, it's hard to find any light in the current situation. People are going to suffer and it pisses me off. I'm trying to get to a place where I can be at least not angry but it's not working. And maybe I need to think about what the Democrats did wrong in their messaging, but really? Really? I would have voted for a ROCK before I voted for Trump, and I would have fought to get there. I'm mad at the voters.
Yes, Jules--that's true. I was assigning blame to the Dems, but a vote for Trump is ultimately a giant F.U. to decency.
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