In practical news, guys, can we talk about what needs to be done by those of us outside DC today?
I’m writing all my reps right now (I feel like calling their offices is a bad fucking idea) and I am very much planning to attend the inevitable non-violent vigil at the local clock tower.
What else do I, as a citizen, need to do in order to show that I’m not down with coups?
Be nice to one another. Optional feelings on seditionists.
There are tears in my household. Partner came home from the office because it’s a joke that any work might happen. I’m home from a walk and NPR is on the radio.
Sending love to everyone here.
This is a nightmare.
My husband is (possibly a master reframer?) saying that this is the death rattle of fascism in this country. They know they’ve lost and what’s happening is horrifying, but also a good sign because it signifies the end. He’s a flaming liberal, so it’s actually better to hear it from your mother. But yeah, I hope they are both right.
That, but when I started this thread…in February…I was concerned about stuff that was directed at the candidates “electability” which is code word for other stuff.
Ohhh how quant that looks on the other side of 2020.
I keep muting the computer any time they play Trump. I just can’t.
It doesn’t matter. He’s not saying anything you want to hear.
I mean, I have seen the Handmaid’s Tale and what happens to Congress in that… so I’m feeling a bit paranoid right now.
Stuff like that is a big reason I had to stop watching. Too real.
trump saying “we love you, you’re very special” to the mobs … never has anyone ever moreso deserved any bad thing they ever get. irredeemable. i don’t think i can cry but i’m absolutely nauseous
I’m confident we will get this under control. I’m worried about individual life and safety.
Democracy wise, its a great moment for republican leadership to show their true colors as cowards and fascists. As an American it’s downright infuriating and humiliating that it has gotten this bad.
Yes. 
I still have hope and am not going fully to the Dark Place yet. We should not give up on ourselves.
Well done.
I’m going to stress bake chocolate digestives and banana bread.
Good call.
I made myself a giant French press of decaf coffee and stress ate half of a wall of my gingerbread house, so.
I fucked off on work. I just can’t even pretend.
Listening to NPR and it’s shockingly centrist. Continuing to call people protesters etc.
I absolutely respect the need for calm. But also.
How did people handle their shit when 9/11 was unfolding? I know this isn’t the same. But this is domestic terrorism and I am not doing okay. Took the last 2.5 hours off work.
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