I debated writing anything and just letting this pass but I feel like I have to say something, even it’s just for me.
Where to start?
I don’t do politics. I don’t understand most of it (never have, never had any desire to—and still don’t LOL) so consequently never talk about it. I wouldn’t go so far as to say I hate it, but I lean strongly that direction. I know the general climate of what’s going on—things just happen and life goes on. Status quo. That said, I do try to vote in major elections, but I don’t think I’ve voted in every presidential election that I’ve been able to.
So this last election has been a real eye-opener. Without going into detail (because, remember, I don’t do politics and hate talking about it even more), I will just say that this past election has been an unbelievable disappointment for me and most of my friends. And, truthfully, it’s been an even bigger shock to learn who has voted opposite me. It shouldn’t matter because it’s never mattered…but it’s different this time. You have to admit that.
I feel like my safe little world is turning upside down and inside out and being destroyed piece by piece and there’s nothing I can do to stop it. Everywhere you turn every minute of the day there’s something disheartening happening. I have read more political news in the past month than I have my entire life. I am not an activist by any stretch of the imagination, but I have been a bit more politically vocal by posting (or reposting) news articles on Facebook. I was invited to the Women’s March but that’s just not my thing—you all know how much I hate crowds and people and going into DC (though I honestly have had a few regrets).
I try to remember that the people I know who did vote for him are intelligent people who thought he could achieve some type of good. And while we haven’t seen any of that yet, there is still a slight chance of it happening. Truth be told, I am not terribly hopeful after the first nightmarish week, but there is a sliver there. And this post I ran across on Facebook pretty much sums up everything I’m feeling.
As seen originally on Facebook.
So my fingers are crossed we don’t crash.
I know. I understand. We are a lot alike when it comes to politics. I find it so hard to believe some of my friends and family (yes) voted for him. A LOT OF PEOPLE VOTED FOR HIM. I find that unbelievable. I think the major reason was they did not want Hillary. Anyone else would have won. We all need to worry about our social security, retirement, insurance, etc. In my mind, I have hope that someone, somewhere will find something on him that will make him illegally voted in and he’ll be impeached. If not, we can pray for an assassination. I will donate toward the fund.