This election cycle has been…there aren’t really words. I was reading articles about how they’ve studied his video clips etc enough to classify him as a narcissist. Like we knew that, but to have it so out in the open. Not to mention the whole fiasco about paying his supporters legal fees. The man is inciting violence and American politics can do nothing about it. The GOP created him and now can do nothing to stop his rhetoric nor their consequences. It’s so completely fucked up.
I think what’s upset my wife and I (and our kids, to an extent) the most is the support of this attitude. There are people we know and love (and like) who, by supporting Trump, are assenting to treating people like shit as a matter of policy. And that blows our minds and infuriates us to no end – the fact that a large number of people in this country are now, plain and open, speaking out that they, too, think this way.
I was about to reply with that quote and i looked up and saw you sent it. I understand the horror and hurt, and I feel it too. I have faith though. I read once that people don’t want to let go of their hate, because once they do, they have to face an incredible pain. I truly believe that. I also believe, however, that with time, those with such hate in their hearts will find the courage to face it. Not all of them, but most. Times will change. And Trump will eventually die.
I live on the Kansas side of Kansas City, which had a caucus rather than a general primary, and since I am not registered with either party I haven’t yet voted. We are staunch anti-schmuck in Preutopia, however, so would find it impossible to vote Trump (or Cruz).
I agree 100%. If trump or Cruz end up winning which is the scary thing. I’m calling it, World War 3. Or going back to the Bush days of 2001. Most of the population here in America are voting for a racist douche-bag of both parties. Let us hope America is smarter than this.
Jason Preu 
He’s a monster…
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The link doesn’t work 😦
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Just kidding, got it
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It’ll make you cry.
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This election cycle has been…there aren’t really words. I was reading articles about how they’ve studied his video clips etc enough to classify him as a narcissist. Like we knew that, but to have it so out in the open. Not to mention the whole fiasco about paying his supporters legal fees. The man is inciting violence and American politics can do nothing about it. The GOP created him and now can do nothing to stop his rhetoric nor their consequences. It’s so completely fucked up.
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I think what’s upset my wife and I (and our kids, to an extent) the most is the support of this attitude. There are people we know and love (and like) who, by supporting Trump, are assenting to treating people like shit as a matter of policy. And that blows our minds and infuriates us to no end – the fact that a large number of people in this country are now, plain and open, speaking out that they, too, think this way.
http://thejeremynix.newsvine.com/_news/2015/12/15/34823207-an-open-letter-to-my-friends-who-support-donald-trump
http://theboeskool.com/2016/03/05/when-youre-accustomed-to-privilege-equality-feels-like-oppression/
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I was about to reply with that quote and i looked up and saw you sent it. I understand the horror and hurt, and I feel it too. I have faith though. I read once that people don’t want to let go of their hate, because once they do, they have to face an incredible pain. I truly believe that. I also believe, however, that with time, those with such hate in their hearts will find the courage to face it. Not all of them, but most. Times will change. And Trump will eventually die.
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Three cheers for letting go of your hate.
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I’ll drink to that. Love your poetry by the way.
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Thanks so very much. I appreciate the hell out of anyone who spends their precious time reading my stuff – let alone commenting.
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oh god that grates the soul.
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We are all doomed. 😦
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Trump better not be president. Because we are all doomed. Have you voted? Or your not going to vote?
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I live on the Kansas side of Kansas City, which had a caucus rather than a general primary, and since I am not registered with either party I haven’t yet voted. We are staunch anti-schmuck in Preutopia, however, so would find it impossible to vote Trump (or Cruz).
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Interesting. I hope Hillary wins. Which I doubt it.
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As much as I want a woman president, I think Hil may have some shadiness to her that will put me in Bernie’s favor.
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True. True. I guess we can all cross our fingers and hope to see who will really win to being the next president.
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And try our best to ensure it isn’t Trump (or Cruz). Both seem terrible to me in very different ways.
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I agree 100%. If trump or Cruz end up winning which is the scary thing. I’m calling it, World War 3. Or going back to the Bush days of 2001. Most of the population here in America are voting for a racist douche-bag of both parties. Let us hope America is smarter than this.
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