The more I see of the world and the election of tRump, the more I become a loner.

[RKP5637]

I just can't believe so many millions of Americans voted for this guy.

[northoftheborder]

1. I empathize with you.

Really depressing to look all around you, even some of your supposed friends and think they might, or maybe did, help put this despicable lump of human into our highest office. I didn't know loners was a group - must visit.

[RKP5637]

10. In my youth I used to work with a lot of guys that I guess would be deplorables today.

It unnerves me to think that, but I'm pretty sure that is the case. We all got along because for the most part there were not all of the divisions we have today. Things were certainly not perfect back then, but now Trump has exploited differences to get into office, he used them.

[Rorey]

2. That's why I am at DU

It helps me to feel less alone.

(My husband voted for 45.)

[RKP5637]

3. OMG! DU is a wonderful place. I spend a lot of time here because I find it so interesting and the

topics are interesting, and there is company. 7x24, there is always someone to talk to at DU and endless topics to read!

[Rorey]

4. It is

I mostly read. I actually first came here back in the days of dubya. Had to re-register because I couldn't remember my password. And yes, DU is here when I can't sleep. I very much appreciate it.

[kimbutgar]

5. You're not alone

And I believe there is an awakening going on as a result of hitting rock bottom with chump.

[RKP5637]

11. I think so. Many people IMO thought for years the gov. would just chug along. A lot of people I

know did not have much interest in politics. And I agree, we hit rock bottom, and now with Trump, I think it has startled a lot of people to wake up and pay attention.

[Warpy]

6. Yeah, I see dumb people, too

Fortunately, here in the high desert in NM, I don't see to many of them. More to the point, i don't hear them.

I know that being a hermit makes them a lot easier to deal with--I don't often have to.

[RKP5637]

12. It sounds very peaceful! n/t

[Basic LA]

7. I stumbled on this quote that I hope applies here:

"Extroverts were happier when forced to spend money at the bar, while introverts were happier spending at the bookstore." -- Isabella Kwai

(Introverts being inveterate loners, I think.)

[RKP5637]

13. I've felt that way many times! n/t

[applegrove]

8. You have to take the lemon and turn it into lemonade. Think of americans

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waking up on health care around the country. Think of all the women getting into politics. Think of the GOP spread so wide and to the extreme that they can't use their majority in the House to pass the laws they want. Gerrymandering is biting them back. Etc. And, at the end of each day, you can watch comedians on the TV shows that remind us we are all in this resistance together. I know that sometimes when you are hurting you want to 'hit the decks' and lie low while you figure out the suddenly complex world you face. That is okay too.

[RKP5637]

9. All good points, as always!!!