All day, I’ve been feeling acutely the perilous state of the country (mine, the U.S.). I don’t know why it is harder to bear some days than others, but for me today is a tough one.
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All day, I’ve been feeling acutely the perilous state of the country (mine, the U.S.). I don’t know why it is harder to bear some days than others, but for me today is a tough one.
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Kim Scheinbergreplied to Heidi Li Feldman last edited by
@heidilifeldman
Thanks for saying this, I thought it was just meThings had been on an upswing ever since the convention and I felt almost high after the debate. The last 24 hours, though, have been a reminder of how I felt in June
I think it's something to do with how effectively they've hijacked the news cycle again, distracting us from the Hope of Kamala to remind us of the threat of Trump
It's exhausting in a visceral way
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Mastodon Migrationreplied to Heidi Li Feldman last edited by
It's natural to be scared. It's human nature. We are facing a terrifying prospect, and a formidable enemy.
But we are many and mighty.
All of this "dead cat" lunacy sucks up the oxygen, but there is lots of good news. The polls are looking good and strengthening. Money is pouring in. The electoral map is broadening. We will win decisively. We are not going back. Onward!
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Mastodon Migrationreplied to Kim Scheinberg last edited by
It's their "deadcatting".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dead_cat_strategy
We fight back with positivity and joy. Stay strong !
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Kristin (vis.social Admin)replied to Kim Scheinberg last edited by
@kims @heidilifeldman Agreed. It's so very exhausting.
And it does help to know that others feel this way today.
But you should know that you yourself, Heidi, have been so inspirational through all of this.
I am personally grateful that you've helped so many of us focus our efforts.
We can do this!
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Heidi Li Feldmanreplied to Kristin (vis.social Admin) last edited by
@kristinHenry Thank you! @kims
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Kristin (vis.social Admin)replied to Heidi Li Feldman last edited by
@heidilifeldman @kims I also want to share this with you, because it is so human and lovely.
One of my long-time online friends, posted this quilt online some time ago. I loved everything about it.
And she gifted it to me! This is women supporting and cherishing other women who want to make a better world, and doing so, one quilt or piece of art at a time.