The only time I've ever felt so hopeless and helpless was...

[MANative]

the day my father died.

I've called, tweeted, posted, and had one-on-one conversations about this horrific tax bill. Many of my friends don't understand why I care - I'll probably not be personally hurt all that much. Is it so hard to understand that I want my neighbors, near and far, to be whole and healthy, too?

[CurtEastPoint]

1. You pointed out the BIG chasm in R vs. D thinking. We (D) think globally, of others.

R's think only of their own.

[RKP5637]

2. Many Americans just don't care, they can't seem to comprehend the consequences as to

what happens in government. Many feel powerless, so they just coast along in the ruts of life. It's just all out of mind, out of sight. The US is ripe for a major fall.

[Angry Dragon]

3. I just talked to my senators office and was told vote today and

they are looking at 48 hours of debate on this tax bill
largest redistribution of wealth in this country's history and they are spending 48 hours debating it
that just makes me sick

[Saviolo]

4. I'm trying to signal boost a bit protest at Capitol Hill about the tax bill.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029904996

[Duppers]

5. I understand.

It's empathy vs apathy.

Your empathy, their apathy and willful ignorance. It hurts because we know and care so much about the consequences. Same with GW.