Sorry to bring up again, but does anyone feel like me? How do I get past this?

[Hagred]

Hunker down and wait it out. That's about the best advice I can give right now because there's nothing I can really do about who won.

That, and avoid all the conservatives dancing in the streets. I'm lucky - the two conservatives that work here are keeping their jubilation low key because of all the liberals. However, a family member is the only liberal in her office. She's have a very bad day.

 

[babar]

well, this is a little more difficult for me than baseball....and this is coming from someone who lives in Chicago and suffered the heartbreak last season!!

At least I can be proud to live in a city where we supported Kerry and elected Obama!!!

 

[tkyes]

I can offer you no advice because I can't understand where you are coming from. I guess I don't feel as passionately about politics as you do. I left the voting booth yesterday saying "It's done! I've done my part. Now, wake me in a week when we have a decision and life will go on."

I'm really not trying to be harsh, I'm just not understanding the panic everyone is feeling. The world is not going to explode.

Best of luck to you and others in finding some peace.

 

[DisMN]

Does it make you feel better to know that it was BARELY a majority that voted in Bush?

Please remember, almost HALF of the voters did NOT vote for Bush so you have a lot of people out there who feel much like you do this morning.

I am and continue to be a very PROUD Kerry voter.

 

[SnoWhite]

I was also very disappointed last night. I hadn't posted on any political threads on here, and hadn't said anything to anyone, but I was really hoping that Kerry would win (and did vote for him). I have already decided that I am going to go down to the Democratic headquarters and volunteer for the next election. Maybe that will make me feel better. It will certainly give me something to look forward to. We do need to somehow come together as a nation, which at this point may be hard, but it will be done.

 

[Tess]

When I was very young, idealistic, and liberal; I felt the same when Reagan took the country in a landslide against Carter during his re-election bid. I was certain we were at Armageddon's gate and Reagan was going to lead us to war and the country was goin into the toilet. I think history shows we were just fine. I expect the same will be the case this time around.

It doesn't take the sting out of the loss though--I was devastated after (what was) my 2nd election wherein I could vote. My eyes, however, were opened and the shortcomings of my candidate soon became clear--he was/is an honest, caring man--just not a great president.

As I went to bed last evening I thought the election was "in the bag" for Kerry based upon "Exit Polls" despite the actual votes recorded. I resigned myself to sleep and reminded my grown up self that I am only one person and have no power to change the outcome. I did what I could do--I voted. It was then (with the idea still in my head that the President was going to be defeated) up to me to get behind my country and my new president while doing my best to work against issues of which I disapproved. I wasn't happy that Kerry was "winning", but to me being a grown-up means accepting things that I cannot change with grace and dignity even though I don't like it and making the best of it.

While I'm happy about the outcome of this election, I won't gloat because I've felt that sense of loss and heartbreak. Take your time to be upset about it and then do the grown-up thing--take charge and work for issues that you believe in strongly and which you feel will benefit our country. It may give you a sense of control and empowerment that you currently aren't feeling.

I'm sorry you feel so saddened and disheartened.

 

[babar]

some people's lives have been greatly influenced by George Bush. And not in a good way.

My vote effects other peoples live, not just mine. I try to remember that.

 

[tkyes]

some people's lives have been greatly influenced by George Bush. And not in a good way.

My vote effects other peoples live, not just mine. I try to remember that.

Yes, they have. All you can do is cast your vote though. You've done your part.

 

[Cruise04]

I'm upset with this election also BUT I'm happy that some things did change - in IL there will be an African-American Senator that hopefully one day will run for President (although some people think he's not that great); several of our local seats were kept which was an AWESOME thing especially one of the most contested races that has happened since I've gotten very politically involved (the last 10 years); our Rep who is also the Speaker of the House (and a 3rd or 4th cousin to my daughter) kept his seat as our Rep (although, again, that doesn't make many people happy); and our state rep, who was chosen after the past one past away last year, kept his seat.

The way that some things were voted on that didn't affect my state or my area just dumbfound me; same with some of the school referendums that failed in school districts that are on the watch list with our state, are struggling so difficulty financially that they can't pay their teachers decent wages, just amazes me.

Hopefully some good will come out of various pieces of the election, something has to at some point.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I get past it by...

Realizing that the majority rules. That is how I want my country to be run.

His term in office will end. It is not forever.

Exercising, yoga is very good for releasing tension. (I am working on sit-ups..
(because I cannot do them in my body sculpting class...shhhhh!)

 

[orvilleair]

It's the day after, and I'm sure you'll feel better later in the week. You have so much control over local issues, that you might want to get more involved in supporting your County Commision, City Council or State Legislature candidates whom share your beliefs. The Democrats still have filabuster capabilities. I wouldn't put the presidency on a pedestal.

 

[binny]

Originally posted by missypie
That is what is so upsetting. This president invaded a nation that was not a threat to us..and the majority support him. What has this nation become? I'm so disappointed in my fellow Americans.

OK Ive thought this through and Im going to say something that Im sure I will live to regret but here goes anyways...

I am PROUD of my fellow Americans. And not because Bush won but because in all of this voting process, throughout the long lines, the frustration, the passion of many involved, we were able to maintain as AMERICANS. There were no riots, no SWAT teams called out, there was no violence at the polls that Ive heard of. There were no threats that closed the polls and I think everyone respected the process. Do you realize that this is something that just doesnt happen in some countries??? that just going to the polls is something that means taking your life into your own hands? We have not resorted to that. We are AMERICANS we are a strong nation with passionate beliefs on each side. We hold our own and we a proud nation!

This is an amazing country, no matter who is President we will maintain that spirit.


If you are upset Im sorry. Please work within the system to follow your convictions.



America needs to unite somehow and it needs to start at home!

 

[emsamom]

Thank you for your posts. I thought my husband and I were alone in our feelings for not wanting Bush re-elected. I was and still am very disappointed that Kerry did not win. I have never really been that interested in politics, just went out and voted and then went on with my life. But my husband has been out of work since Feb-skilled trades in Mich-and we really wanted a change.

The only good thing is that Bush will not be running in 4 years!!!

 

[Teejay32]

Nice to see you here babar, even though it's under these circumstances...just wanted to give you an alternate view, and keep in mind my position: moderate/liberal Republican, longtime MA resident, "security mom" (blech), etc.

Kerry is and will always be, to me, a second-rate politician, a very poor substitute for Sen. Paul Tsongas, falling into public service more as his birthright than a basic commitment to public welfare that even the Kennedys have. His record speaks more about his partisanship than anything else; he seems to have more ties to Europe than to the US, as well as, apparently, a predisposition for borderline subversive behavior. I was stunned that people considered him a serious candidate and it only got worse from there. Yet today, he held at 252 electoral votes for the Presidency, and thousands - millions - seemed to have pinned their hopes on him for a better future, and are mourning that fact today. Imagine my befuddlement.

I suppose I have a much different vantage point from a lot of other people...from there, I believe wholeheartedly that many of you - left and right - have lost your minds lately. It's that simple. Any moderate Democrat could have sent Bush back to Texas without the level of venom and divisiveness the DNC felt was necessary. And the moderate Republicans have the evangelicals to thank for keeping him in - the battles between the two from now until 2008 should be entertaining. Bush is too evangelical for the moderates and too moderate for the evangelicals...Republicans can fill two parties all by themselves. And they're in control. [Debbie Thornberry]Excuse me while I go get a container for my joy...[/Debbie]

I'm sorry, but it's all looked pretty to wacky to me for the past four years, and the country hasn't imploded yet. JMO.

 

[lovemygoofy]

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Originally posted by missypie
That is what is so upsetting. This president invaded a nation that was not a threat to us..and the majority support him. What has this nation become? I'm so disappointed in my fellow Americans.
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I am not trying to be ugly in the least bit but please reconsider how you are phrasing that. MY Dh and the majority of his fellow soldiers believe in what they are doing in Iraq and belive that they are there for a good reason. Just because he belives this way and voted for Bush does not make him any less of a patriotic American who wants what is best for this country. I have differing opinions from his in some points. The reason this country is so great is that I can have different opinions and not have fear that he will beat me and I can cancel his vote and not have fear that he will kill me for disagreeing.

Your fellow Americans are strong in every which way that counts. We got out there and voted and voted our hearts and minds. In a week or two after the sores have closed a bit, we will start getting together and try to make the best of what we have and continue to make this country great and show the rest of the world that we can do make a go of it no matter who or what tries to stop us.

Tina

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Last night I was so filled with rage and helplessness that I actually started understanding how the suicide bombers feel...the situation is so bad

Is this before or after they've killed dozens of innocent people?

If you continue to feel this way, please blow yourself up in an open field someplace, away from other Americans.

Oh and if you do go through with it, video tape it and have someone post it on the internet.

 

[MerryPoppins]

Try living in a politically divided household today! It's darn tough when you don't agree with your significant other (one celebrating while the other mourns).

 

[2BOYMOM]

binny - Very well said.

 

[dmadman43]

Originally posted by missypie
Last night I was so filled with rage and helplessness that I actually started understanding how the suicide bombers feel...the situation is so bad, and there is absolutely nothing I can do to change it.

So blowing up yourself and other people is the answer? And this is the party of tolerance and acceptance? This is just sick and disturbing if you really feel that way. Look, the President has LITTLE impact on your daily life. Come to grips with that. I lived through Carter and Clinton and it didn't affect me one wit. Get over yourself. Or blow yourself up if you must. But do it in the middle of nowhere with nobody around. Thanks.

 

[Christine]

Originally posted by wdwoldtimer
Is this before or after they've killed dozens of innocent people?

If you continue to feel this way, please blow yourself up in an open field someplace, away from other Americans.

Oh and if you do go through with it, video tape it and have someone post it on the internet.

Oh, please let up a bit. I didn't take Missy literally on this. She is just saying that she understands the rage and frustration they feel. She didn't say she was going to become one or that they were justified--just that she understands their frustration.