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Barack Obama

Surya Gayatri

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8. I watched only the "prime time" moments and that was enough!

Reply to BlueMTexpat (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 23, 2016, 07:55 AM

Jul 2016

This was the nadir of American public political life in the last 100 years.

Rabid race-baiting, cynical character assassination, xenophobic fear-mongering--a disaster dreamed up in hell and vomited out into the body politic.

I could barely stand it, but thought it important to "know thine enemy"--to grasp just what they are capable of.

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My last joyous campaign was my first. [View all] SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 OP

Tough times for you lillypaddle Jul 2016 #1

Thanks. For me and many others. n/t SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #10

Your time is more valuable than money. In the midst of caring for your husband, Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #2

+1! eom BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #3

Hey, good to see you, Blue! Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #4

I may not be posting as much BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #5

Doing okay, thanks! I've not been posting as much, either. Kind of posted-out after the primaries. Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #6

I couldn't bear to BlueMTexpat Jul 2016 #7

I watched only the "prime time" moments and that was enough! Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #8

I hate phone banking. I only did it out of commitment to Obama. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #11

Once again - thank you. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #12

You're welcome. I sincerely hope things work out for you. Being the primary carer for Surya Gayatri Jul 2016 #13

Not here much either. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #14

My hubby is 18 years my senior. We knew about the sickness and in health part... SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #16

So sorry. Life is tough. No doubt about it. SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #17

Michael Moore is not helping. & he makes solid points on trump winning SleeplessinSoCal Jul 2016 #9

My heart is with you. sheshe2 Jul 2016 #15