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Coventina

(28,062 posts)
Fri Oct 18, 2024, 08:06 PM Oct 2024

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

I know a lot of you think expressing this fear is being a "concern troll" but I'm not going to apologize for my feelings.

Go ahead and hate on me, if you must. I've been expressing my feelings (at times inappropriately) on this board for more than 20 years now.

So, yes, I am scared.

I was actually on DU on election day when it got hacked.
I thought it was a desperate ploy by Russian trolls that would mean less than nothing, as Hillary was definitely going to win.

Well, we all know how that turned out.

Now, they have had 8 years to refine their game.
Neal Katyal was on MSNBC a few nights ago outlining how easy it would be to get just a few wins in a few states to give Trump the dictatorship he so desperately wants.

I.AM.SCARED.

(And, before you ask, I've done all I can money-wise and volunteer-wise and signature-wise with my full-time job duties and limited income)

I went back to being a star member here so hopefully we can withstand the hacking....

I'm not going to apologize for being scared, and for expressing that I'm scared.

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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
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