Reply #30: Thanks, KoKo -- I don't think I thought you were taking it lightly

[Kanary]

I wasn't sure about your response, and wasn't sure I had been really clear.

I really appreciate your reply. There's been so much stirred up, and sometimes this place just .. Hurts.

No, I wasn't here to experience the commeraderie you speak of.... when I got here, there was already quite a bit of dissention. But, when the primary stuff started, it got ludicrous. I still wonder if Dems really don't get just how much damage is done to the Party with that kind of stuff. I'm tired of feeling that anything I say opens me to attack, and it pains me to see someone post a thought or opinion, then express that they are ready for flames. I mean, this is NOT the way to further our cause!

Everyone I know personally was also against this stooopid invasion (very strongly so!), but everyone is dealing with the outcome in different ways. Not everyone I know is at the point of wanting immediate withdrawal, but it's getting there.

I *completely* understand your need to have others "see what you see". !!! I feel exactly the same thing. Sometimes I just can't bear to think about it anymore, because it's just all too painful. Believe me, I know exactly what you're saying. It's hard not to just grab someone by the collar, shake, and point to the obvious. :) That's our *own* expression of pain. We just need it to stop. When I saw Dennis a week ago, he seemed more somber than I've seen him, and I have a feeling he was going through some of this, himself. That sense of urgency, and yet.....

I know that you've done all that you could. I give you lots of credit for all you've put into this. I can feel your pull of wanting to change it all. I can very much understand just how much it's tearing you up. :hug:

G_j is right........ we're going to need lots of healing space for all this. I know that I'll need your help, as well as that of G_j and others. The damage to the whole world is tremendous.

Kanary
edited to add..... as I said, I understand your frustration.. if you need, at times, to just spout off, feel free to PM me and let 'er rip....... :) I think we all need to verbally tear our hair out at times......