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William769

(55,147 posts)
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:47 PM Nov 2016

I don't think I am going to survive the weekend

I have been on the road all day & have not seen any news. On the radio though I was treated to many Hillary Clinton ads and I think I only heard one for Trump.

When I got home I checked CNN & MSNBC and my heart sank. I just don't know what to believe anymore. If I make it through this weekend, it will be a small miracle.

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I don't think I am going to survive the weekend (Original Post) William769 Nov 2016 OP
Then I hope you early voted! alcibiades_mystery Nov 2016 #1
I proudly cast my vote for Hillary last Tuesday William769 Nov 2016 #4
I read DU Dem2 Nov 2016 #2
O Take Heart! billymike Nov 2016 #3
"With luck I will get to the question where there’s real suspense: Hortensis Nov 2016 #10
Unplug, read a good, non-political book Maeve Nov 2016 #6
Thanks, Good advice. William769 Nov 2016 #23
I am exercising almost every day. It helps detach and get endorphins! Madam45for2923 Nov 2016 #25
Remember, their job is to create suspense. To scare you into watching. nolabear Nov 2016 #7
I'm with you LibraLiz1973 Nov 2016 #8
Yep... sarae Nov 2016 #13
Exactly! William769 Nov 2016 #24
Right??? That Trump is even a "legit" candidate??? Of a major party??? VOX Nov 2016 #15
Not our fault. Not Hillary's fault. stopbush Nov 2016 #17
I pray you're right. LibraLiz1973 Nov 2016 #36
I'm going with alcohol JennyMominFL Nov 2016 #9
I work the election early voting days... chillfactor Nov 2016 #11
My best friend is a nurse anesthetist alfie Nov 2016 #12
lol! lol! Madam45for2923 Nov 2016 #27
You betcha! alfie Nov 2016 #34
Had to double-up on BP meds (170/100!) VOX Nov 2016 #14
The rest of us as well MFM008 Nov 2016 #16
She's gonna win! MoonRiver Nov 2016 #18
Make lots of plans marlakay Nov 2016 #19
Don't despair! The news cycle has changed and it's for the better! TrekLuver Nov 2016 #20
you Florida GOTV folks are killing it--turnout is through the roof. geek tragedy Nov 2016 #29
This election may be over Tuesday but Hillary still needs the support Thinkingabout Nov 2016 #30
They are skewing the polls towards white male voters... bettyellen Nov 2016 #35
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Dem2

(8,168 posts)
2. I read DU
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:49 PM
Nov 2016

And watch friendly shows - Chris, Rachel and Lawrence.

I am dumbfounded at the number of posts complaining about the idiots in the media at other hours - they've always sucked IMO.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
10. "With luck I will get to the question where there’s real suspense:
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:55 PM
Nov 2016

who will control the Senate."

Sam Wang, who feels the answer to the question of who wins the presidency is already known.

Maeve

(42,282 posts)
6. Unplug, read a good, non-political book
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:51 PM
Nov 2016

Eat/drink what you find comfort in and relax, knowing you voted for the FIRST FEMALE US PRESIDENT!!
You'll feel better.

edited because I see you already voted

 

Madam45for2923

(7,178 posts)
25. I am exercising almost every day. It helps detach and get endorphins!
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 07:06 PM
Nov 2016

Now I will be doing GOTV for the next 4 days! Will try to exercise in between. At least a walk!

nolabear

(41,963 posts)
7. Remember, their job is to create suspense. To scare you into watching.
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:52 PM
Nov 2016

Not that I'm not scared shitless too. But I'm not sure that fear reflects reality.

sarae

(3,284 posts)
13. Yep...
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:09 PM
Nov 2016

It's really fucking depressing to think of how racist, sexist and just plain stupid a large percentage of the population is.

No matter what happens, that's apparently just a sad fact of life.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
15. Right??? That Trump is even a "legit" candidate??? Of a major party???
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:20 PM
Nov 2016

And the mess all fans out from there. Unbelievable...at least half of the U.S.A. is actually enamored with fascism. Just...incredible.

stopbush

(24,396 posts)
17. Not our fault. Not Hillary's fault.
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:27 PM
Nov 2016

The Rs nominated him. They are a minority party with a minority of the voters. To win, Trump needs to turn Ds. Minorities, women. Not happening.

LibraLiz1973

(8,197 posts)
36. I pray you're right.
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 08:47 PM
Nov 2016

Because what I am seeing right now is that racism, bigotry, hate and division isn't just alive and well in this country. It's thriving- and spreading by minute.

The support for him makes me sick

chillfactor

(7,576 posts)
11. I work the election early voting days...
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 05:56 PM
Nov 2016

I will not see the news at all tomorrow....Sunday and Monday I will watch movies, I work the polls on election day......so no news for me until the election is called.

alfie

(522 posts)
12. My best friend is a nurse anesthetist
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:06 PM
Nov 2016

Am thinking of calling her and seeing if she will put me under general anesthesia until next Wednesday.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
14. Had to double-up on BP meds (170/100!)
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:15 PM
Nov 2016

I'm usually a "nigh-normal" at 110/82, give or take. Checked it this morning, and...yikes! Doc has me doubling meds now. It's all the media noise, and the very real prospect that we're heading straight into fascism on a fast train. There have been so many negative "firsts" with this election, I've lost count.

Hang in there! I can't drink, but Rx cannabis is my "home defense."

marlakay

(11,468 posts)
19. Make lots of plans
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 06:44 PM
Nov 2016

That's what I did. Going to Farmers market tomorrow then Barn dance. Sunday watch football even if you normally don't. Monday i signed up for a mindfulness class.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
29. you Florida GOTV folks are killing it--turnout is through the roof.
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 07:14 PM
Nov 2016

Florida could be decided before election day.

Thank you!

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
30. This election may be over Tuesday but Hillary still needs the support
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 07:14 PM
Nov 2016

Of people like you. Stay strong my friend, we are stronger together, all for Hillary.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
35. They are skewing the polls towards white male voters...
Fri Nov 4, 2016, 08:20 PM
Nov 2016

No wonder they are also saying there is no enthusiasm.

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