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Demsrule86

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41. This year is not like 2016.

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Sat Oct 19, 2024, 11:36 AM

Oct 2024

We didn't have a bitter primary this year.

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Last thread I'll start today: I'll admit I'm scared. 2016 is still very fresh in my mind. [View all] Coventina Oct 2024 OP

No one is going to tell you how to feel - TBF Oct 2024 #1

I'm not looking for my feelings to be validated. I'm expressing that being scared does not make me a troll. Coventina Oct 2024 #2

OK, I didn't realize it was a particular thing that upset you. TBF Oct 2024 #5

Also I just looked up your last few posts TBF Oct 2024 #6

Thank you, yes. I do need to hit those "unsubscribe" buttons. Coventina Oct 2024 #8

Sounds like you're a normal human being.. Permanut Oct 2024 #3

I think you'd have to be crazy not to be scared. BlueTsunami2018 Oct 2024 #4

Considering how important the outcome is FullySupportDems Oct 2024 #7

That's very natural mvd Oct 2024 #9

Even this "short" election cycle still feels long BluRay76 Oct 2024 #10

Excellent post BluRay76. Solid points made. oasis Oct 2024 #18

Get 2016 out of your head LiberalFighter Oct 2024 #11

Being frightened doesn't preclude any of the activities you are suggesting. Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #28

I don't know where you reside. . . Stargleamer Oct 2024 #12

The OP told us she is already doing that. Scrivener7 Oct 2024 #29

The unknown scares us. And you are doing your part. usonian Oct 2024 #13

Fear is a liar. Duncan Grant Oct 2024 #14

I think PTSD from 2016 is a real thing. I feel panicked sometimes too. 2 Meow Momma Oct 2024 #15

I waffle, but usually my brain can't moonscape Oct 2024 #16

I had a similar experience with a friend, recently. yardwork Oct 2024 #33

This Short Video Might Make You Feel Less Scared... writes3000 Oct 2024 #17

I hear ya. I have had an anxiety spike here & there. I expect there'll be an increase as each last week ticks off. electric_blue68 Oct 2024 #19

Much of the Happy Thoughts Only approach is self-soothing for anxiety Sympthsical Oct 2024 #20

You are definitely my favorite DUer. yardwork Oct 2024 #34

I think it's fucking frightening that it would only take a minor media event progressoid Oct 2024 #21

Anybody who isn't scared is delusional or just lying. It's what we do with our fear, right? Maru Kitteh Oct 2024 #22

Being scared is something understandable that happens Elessar Zappa Oct 2024 #23

Republicans have a history of trying to steal elections DSandra Oct 2024 #24

I'm scared too XanaDUer2 Oct 2024 #25

No need to apologize dwayneb Oct 2024 #26

I'm there with you. nt LexVegas Oct 2024 #27

I'm scared too LostOne4Ever Oct 2024 #30

Not scared, cautiously optimistic PennRalphie Oct 2024 #31

Hi Coventina. I know you're not a troll and I understand your feelings. yardwork Oct 2024 #32

You don't have to apologize. murielm99 Oct 2024 #35

Don't worry, *work*! anamnua Oct 2024 #36

I'm scared too. mountain grammy Oct 2024 #37

Thanks for the update. BannonsLiver Oct 2024 #38

What are you doing to prepare for that possibility ? Kaleva Oct 2024 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #40

This year is not like 2016. Demsrule86 Oct 2024 #41

It's understandable Quiet Em Oct 2024 #42

Understandable. The stakes in this election are as high as ever. Trump has had four years to define himself. lees1975 Oct 2024 #43