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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 16:57:15 GMT -5
i'm terrified for myself, for my friends, for my family, and for those who don't understand what they voted into office.
i'm terrified for the muslim men and women in this country. i'm terrified for the latinos, for the african americans, the asians, for all immigrants.
i'm terrified for the lgbt+ community. i'm terrified for half my friends because they are all part of it.
i'm terrified for disabled people. i'm terrified for the boy i'm seeing, who has asperger's. i'm terrified for myself, who depends on anxiety and depression medication to function. i'm terrified for my aunt and uncle, neither of which are capable of working. i'm terrified for anyone who depends on others for help, or would be seen by society as less capable.
i'm terrified for women. i'm terrified as a woman, and i'm terrified for my sisters (trans and all) who are going to be experiencing a lot of turmoil under a president who has no respect for them.
i am terrified.
it is not a joke. maybe i'm 'overreacting,' but right now, my fear is very real. it is not bitterness of loss. it is not the fact that i am a liberal. i am afraid to my very core because i feel as though i am no longer safe.
god bless, be good to yourself and to others, and try to keep a brave face. i may be terrified, we may be terrified, but we have to try to make it through the next four years. we can't let fear win.
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Post by nem on Nov 9, 2016 16:58:47 GMT -5
What if it was all a ploy to get attention, and Trump doesn't actually believe in that.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:00:11 GMT -5
What if it was all a ploy to get attention, and Trump doesn't actually believe in that. well, in that case, he's not just a horrible, lying monstrosity, but he's not trustworthy either.
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Post by tiger beetle on Nov 9, 2016 17:01:01 GMT -5
What if it was all a ploy to get attention, and Trump doesn't actually believe in that. then Pence would not be our Vice President
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Post by nem on Nov 9, 2016 17:02:14 GMT -5
What if it was all a ploy to get attention, and Trump doesn't actually believe in that. well, in that case, he's not just a horrible, lying monstrosity, but he's not trustworthy either. He never wasn't.
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Post by nem on Nov 9, 2016 17:02:27 GMT -5
What if it was all a ploy to get attention, and Trump doesn't actually believe in that. then Pence would not be our Vice President True.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:03:07 GMT -5
well, in that case, he's not just a horrible, lying monstrosity, but he's not trustworthy either. He never wasn't. then why even bring it up? it's too late now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:06:34 GMT -5
If Trump ever tried to kidnap random gays, the US government would probably intervene. Not to mention the multiple LGBT people that are probably ticked that the government messed with us. It's still pretty scary though, but it'll be okay.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:07:34 GMT -5
If Trump ever tried to kidnap random gays, the US government would probably intervene. Not to mention the multiple LGBT people that are probably ticked that the government messed with us. It's still pretty scary though, but it'll be okay. i'm just terrified because it's more the fact that pence wants to legalize conversion therapy again, and overly religious parents who might think me ill (i.e. my dad) might ship me off myself.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:10:04 GMT -5
If Trump ever tried to kidnap random gays, the US government would probably intervene. Not to mention the multiple LGBT people that are probably ticked that the government messed with us. It's still pretty scary though, but it'll be okay. i'm just terrified because it's more the fact that pence wants to legalize conversion therapy again, and overly religious parents who might think me ill (i.e. my dad) might ship me off myself. OH. Yeah I'd suggest trying not to look suspicious then. Hope your situation gets better. <3
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:12:59 GMT -5
i'm just terrified because it's more the fact that pence wants to legalize conversion therapy again, and overly religious parents who might think me ill (i.e. my dad) might ship me off myself. OH. Yeah I'd suggest trying not to look suspicious then. Hope your situation gets better. <3 thank you <3
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:13:53 GMT -5
Im scared too
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:14:04 GMT -5
@bolderpelt You're welcome.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:18:28 GMT -5
Let us remember to be careful when talking about politics. don't worry pal, i'm not gonna try to start anything.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:18:42 GMT -5
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Post by Jackalstep on Nov 9, 2016 17:42:34 GMT -5
I'm sorry you all are upset about this, and believe me, I've had my moments of concern. Hopefully some part of what I'm about to say holds a bit of comfort for you.
Don't get me wrong, I think Trump is not a nice person, but then neither is Clinton. I freely admit that once Trump got the Republican nomination, I gave up on expecting a good president. The thing is, the position is temporary. America will still go on. In another 4 years we'll choose a new president. No politician will solve all our problems anyway, and they won't create any we won't ultimately get over. I mean, the USA has had some pretty terrible presidents in the past, but we still survived.
We were discussing Revelation in one of my classes today and I was reminded that our country's presidential election is not the be-all end-all. And while we deal with this, we can pray for our leaders, not just the president, but our governors and legislators as well. Living in a generally liberal state, I sometimes worry what'll happen to my liberties as a conservative Christian, but I know that whatever happens is what's meant to happen.
I realize on these forums we aren't supposed to try to shove our viewpoints on other people. That's not what I'm trying to do here. If you disagree with me, that's okay. I just want to remind folks that all is not lost because we ended up with someone we don't expect to be a good leader.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 17:49:52 GMT -5
I'm sorry you all are upset about this, and believe me, I've had my moments of concern. Hopefully some part of what I'm about to say holds a bit of comfort for you. Don't get me wrong, I think Trump is not a nice person, but then neither is Clinton. I freely admit that once Trump got the Republican nomination, I gave up on expecting a good president. The thing is, the position is temporary. America will still go on. In another 4 years we'll choose a new president. No politician will solve all our problems anyway, and they won't create any we won't ultimately get over. I mean, the USA has had some pretty terrible presidents in the past, but we still survived. We were discussing Revelation in one of my classes today and I was reminded that our country's presidential election is not the be-all end-all. And while we deal with this, we can pray for our leaders, not just the president, but our governors and legislators as well. Living in a generally liberal state, I sometimes worry what'll happen to my liberties as a conservative Christian, but I know that whatever happens is what's meant to happen. I realize on these forums we aren't supposed to try to shove our viewpoints on other people. That's not what I'm trying to do here. If you disagree with me, that's okay. I just want to remind folks that all is not lost because we ended up with someone we don't expect to be a good leader. hey, it's okay, i'm an independent catholic, so you're not really shoving your beliefs on me. i'm just terrified of trump in general, even though i don't like clinton.
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Post by Turtleshell on Nov 9, 2016 18:45:13 GMT -5
If trump tries to grab MY you know what, I'll be cutting off HIS you know what
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 18:52:03 GMT -5
If trump tries to grab MY you know what, I'll be cutting off HIS you know what you get him.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:45:15 GMT -5
I wish I could offer some kind of comfort to you, but I'm in the exact same place.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:49:02 GMT -5
I wish I could offer some kind of comfort to you, but I'm in the exact same place. i hope you find peace in all this turmoil lovely.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:52:55 GMT -5
I wish I could offer some kind of comfort to you, but I'm in the exact same place. i hope you find peace in all this turmoil lovely. You, too. Here's to hoping that we all make it out of this one okay.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2016 19:55:53 GMT -5
i hope you find peace in all this turmoil lovely. You, too. Here's to hoping that we all make it out of this one okay. here's to that.
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