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Post by flanz on Jan 20, 2017 16:57:51 GMT
I'm feeling SICK to the depth of my being... mourning for what our country has lost.
If you did not vote for Trump - how are you feeling today, right now?
I am dressed head to toe in black, wasn't going to watch at all, but feeling this weird compulsion to bear witness....
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Dalai Mama
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jan 20, 2017 16:58:35 GMT
Why watch it?
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Post by Why on Jan 20, 2017 16:59:57 GMT
I am a news channel junkie. Today I am watching Dr. Phil and the game show network.
ETA - I see a lot of reruns and game shows in the future because as soon as 'that' face appears on my news shows I am hitting the remote. ugh |
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Post by epeanymous on Jan 20, 2017 17:00:23 GMT
No, because I am not watching.
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Post by RosieKat on Jan 20, 2017 17:01:17 GMT
I get it.
I know that watching or not watching won't make a difference. But he's going to be president whether I'm watching or not, and I know enough of my civics to understand the process, so I'm just going to ignore him right now. I'm going to go work at the food pantry for a while instead.
And yes, there is a teensy part of me that keeps waiting for them to tell us we've all been on Candid Camera or Punk'd or something...I know it's not the case, but it still seems like it has to be!
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Post by lucillebluth on Jan 20, 2017 17:01:18 GMT
I can't watch, but DH has it on in another room, so I'm catching a little here and there. Will not watch Trump's speech at all. It is a very depressing day to me.
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Post by MaryMary on Jan 20, 2017 17:01:24 GMT
I'm not watching.
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Post by flanz on Jan 20, 2017 17:02:01 GMT
Presidential Oath includes the words "to the best of my ability" - of which he has none... we're screwed. but those of us who feel this way must work to do all we can to push back.
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Post by monklady123 on Jan 20, 2017 17:02:02 GMT
Not me. I'm just heading out the door to the grocery store, to stock up for all the college kids who are coming up with dd this evening for the march tomorrow.  |
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Post by Kerri W on Jan 20, 2017 17:02:15 GMT
The best I can describe it is a darkness. I do not feel optimistic in the least.  Have you noticed how incredibly uncomfortable Malania has looked all day? |
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Post by anxiousmom on Jan 20, 2017 17:02:37 GMT
I am watching.
I am not a fan of now President Trump. I do not care for pretty much every thing he represents.
I am, though, watching because I am in absolute awe that I live in a country that in spite of our divisions, can transfer governmental power in a peaceful way and not at the point of a gun.
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Post by flanz on Jan 20, 2017 17:03:02 GMT
Have I told you that I love your avatar??? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 17:03:20 GMT
I'm sorry you're feeling so bad, turn off the tv and go do something else, something you enjoy.
I know that won't change reality but it may make you feel less despondent.
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Post by flanz on Jan 20, 2017 17:03:59 GMT
OMG. Just as Trump begins to address the nation as president, it literally starts raining on them all!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 17:05:45 GMT
I got 2 mins in to the speech before giving up. He is going to give power back to America! With his billionaire insider cabinet!!!
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Post by salem on Jan 20, 2017 17:06:01 GMT
I am watching.
4 years. Here we go. Not sure right now how I'm feeling or how this will all play out. Saying a little prayer for us all.
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Post by *leslie* on Jan 20, 2017 17:06:30 GMT
OMG! Don't be so dramatic. Really you don't have to watch it. And no, I didn't vote for him.
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Post by flanz on Jan 20, 2017 17:06:54 GMT
The best I can describe it is a darkness. I do not feel optimistic in the least. Have you noticed how incredibly uncomfortable Malania has looked all day? I did notice that. And after the smiles for the photographers at the White House, I thought that both Barack and Michelle looked like they were going to the gallows when they walked beside their successors in the halls as they approached the inauguration platform... |
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Post by Kerri W on Jan 20, 2017 17:08:37 GMT
OMG! Don't be so dramatic. Really you don't have to watch it. And no, I didn't vote for him. Rude. SaveSave |
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Post by Kerri W on Jan 20, 2017 17:10:34 GMT
The best I can describe it is a darkness. I do not feel optimistic in the least. Have you noticed how incredibly uncomfortable Malania has looked all day? I did notice that. And after the smiles for the photographers at the White House, I thought that both Barack and Michelle looked like they were going to the gallows when they walked beside their successors in the halls as they approached the inauguration platform... At one point when Malania and Michelle got out of their car, Malania scanned the crowd and zeroed in on a camera like a celebrity. Michelle noticed a secret service agent and greeted him, giving him a kiss on the cheek. The body language seemed very telling of their personalities. SaveSave |
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Post by friendly on Jan 20, 2017 17:10:36 GMT
I've never heard a new president brag about himself at his inauguration. I'm so sick to my stomach right now.
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Post by utmr on Jan 20, 2017 17:11:07 GMT
For when my grandchildren ask me "Where were you when America died?" Assuming I have grandchildren and we're not all dead in the apocalypse. |
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Post by friendly on Jan 20, 2017 17:13:02 GMT
OMG! Don't be so dramatic. Really you don't have to watch it. And no, I didn't vote for him. Rude. SaveSaveVery rude. |
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Post by lisae on Jan 20, 2017 17:16:18 GMT
I'm not watching. He could have the greatest address in our history and I wouldn't believe a word of it. He spoke of unity in his acceptance speech in November and then proceeded to nominate divisive nominees, take to Twitter, defend Russia, and basically be a lot of what we saw in the campaign. I imagine every President goes through their election and inauguration somewhat punch drunk on power only to find the actual office very sobering.
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Post by flute4peace on Jan 20, 2017 17:16:55 GMT
I was doing ok, enjoyed the pageantry, until he began his speech & dissed Washington right there in the middle of all of Washington. That was it for me.
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Post by scrapngranny on Jan 20, 2017 17:18:54 GMT
Not watching!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2017 17:18:57 GMT
He's going to put "America First!" (if Russia says that that's OK, of course).
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Post by Dalai Mama on Jan 20, 2017 17:20:14 GMT
For when my grandchildren ask me "Where were you when America died?" Assuming I have grandchildren and we're not all dead in the apocalypse.  |
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Post by refugeepea on Jan 20, 2017 17:20:15 GMT
I wouldn't be watching if Hillary won. They are boring and drawn out. I might DVR some of it and do lots of fast forwarding.
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Post by compwalla on Jan 20, 2017 17:23:11 GMT
I am not watching but I've been crying on and off all morning. I just can't shake this overwhelming sense of despair.
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