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Martin68

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52. We're all doing our best to maintain and relate in the face of the pure depravity and venality of the Trump regime.

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Wed May 20, 2026, 11:58 AM

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I think I've reached my limit. [View all] choie May 19 OP

It feels like getting suckerpunched every day. Same with all the harm done by the AI industry, which is highplainsdem May 19 #1

It is VERY much like... some_of_us_are_sane May 19 #4

You really can't believe pictures anymore. They're too easy to manipulate. COL Mustard May 19 #21

All the techbros at the peoples house was evidence of the plan Evolve Dammit May 19 #25

This! 👆👆👆👆👆👆 SheltieLover May 19 #26

The midterms won't solve it. They might only give us a check on the vile psychopath.. CousinIT May 19 #2

You get it gab13by13 May 19 #7

For sure he's not leaving. That's why the nuclear blast proof ball room and everything that's going underground OGBuzz May 19 #9

"I just hope America wakes up by then..." OldBaldy1701E May 19 #24

Oh, he's leaving. orangecrush May 19 #35

Hoping your right but I'm skeptical. OGBuzz May 19 #37

If you think these elections won't have Elon's taint on it you are delusional. sellitman Wednesday #57

If you think people are going to take this laying down orangecrush Wednesday #63

Well, that's one way to deal with someone who won't leave. wnylib May 19 #38

It worked in Chernobyl. OGBuzz Wednesday #61

Go to your county DEM Headquarters, ask what you can do to help promote candidates and get out policy information Attilatheblond May 19 #3

This EdmondDantes_ May 19 #5

I have found over and over that the best antidotes for depression and despair are community and action. Amaryllis May 19 #16

My local Indivisible group is small but so helpful. Highly recommend each of us find our local and dig in. Attilatheblond Wednesday #49

Thanks, I'm already a member of indivisible. choie Wednesday #54

We tried that a few years ago. They sent us away. Told us to go to our local town HQ. Silver Gaia May 19 #39

Don't give up. If there isn't a group that works, START ONE that actually takes action, be it protests, LTTE, Attilatheblond Wednesday #50

Thanks. We are members of Indivisible. Silver Gaia Wednesday #66

If your Indivisible group is on social media, maybe you can help by sharing information the group posts? Attilatheblond Wednesday #67

Thank you. Silver Gaia Wednesday #68

You are most welcome Attilatheblond Thursday #69

... Silver Gaia Thursday #71

Terrific question and analogy. We are a choir! mahina Wednesday #44

Physical exertion (as one is able) really does help. The body gears up for a fight if the brain/nervous system stresses Attilatheblond Wednesday #48

At this point I am seriously wondering IF there Hey Joe May 19 #6

You are correct to do so. GoodRaisin Wednesday #65

There will be a time when their defenses are down. harumph May 19 #8

Pretty sure Just Jerome May 19 #10

i have replaced a bunch of compasses Tetrachloride May 19 #11

Well said, chole Grim Chieftain May 19 #12

Until now, I rarely used the word "evil" PatSeg May 19 #13

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Yep. Our government is under complete control of an evil tyrant. And this could have been prevented. dalton99a May 19 #15

A lack of actionable, REAL change after November will be catastrophic. Moostache May 19 #17

Tech get the red out Wednesday #47

He's funding his own personal police force to disrupt the midterms. CrispyQ May 19 #18

Never thought this idea would occur to me, but wnylib May 19 #40

I don't think it's hyperbole Laurelin Wednesday #55

I feel the same way, choie. HeartsCanHope May 19 #19

Where's the goddamned justice for the Epstein criminals? Blue Owl May 19 #20

yup.. me too markie May 19 #22

I feel same way-- you are not alone! Together we are stronger and we will beat these mofos LymphocyteLover May 19 #23

I just made another post saying my outrage receptors are overloaded. We are only human. Walleye May 19 #27

I think that's a good way of verbalizing it. hamsterjill May 19 #28

Yes, we desperately need relief from this madness Walleye May 19 #30

If you've made it this far dweller May 19 #29

We were operating blubunyip May 19 #31

Recommended. H2O Man May 19 #32

I always appreciate your posts, sir. love_katz Wednesday #45

Thank you! H2O Man Wednesday #62

Thank you for your very thoughtful reply. love_katz Wednesday #64

Same. Waiting for the midterms doesn't feel like enough. "Vote harder" doesn't feel like enough. In It to Win It May 19 #33

Well, that's why we have DU. calimary May 19 #34

Midterms won't help. It takes 67 votes in the Senate for an impeachment conviction. phxjurist May 19 #36

Action helps. And connecting with people. summer_in_TX May 19 #41

I guess I'm the only one on this thread who doesn't let trump get to them NJCher May 19 #42

If enough people reach their limit . . . Aussie105 Wednesday #43

When I feel overwhelmed I look for even small things that can chip away GreatGazoo Wednesday #46

it's like you read my mind. barbtries Wednesday #51

We're all doing our best to maintain and relate in the face of the pure depravity and venality of the Trump regime. Martin68 Wednesday #52

If any consulation MaineNative Wednesday #53

These are desperate times. The Grand Illuminist Wednesday #56

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I have seen evil, although nothing like the Trumpers annielion Wednesday #59

Same. I don't know how much more I can take. Betty Boom Wednesday #60

That's EXACTLY how they want you to feel. GoCubsGo Thursday #70