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JustABozoOnThisBus

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22. I remember election night 2016. I went to bed before the outcome was known.

Sun Jan 7, 2024, 06:59 PM

Jan 2024

I woke up the next morning, turned on the news, and felt like I'd been kicked in the gut. The second kick was when he picked Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary. I'm sort of a fan of public schools.

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BIG family blowup [View all] TSExile Jan 2024 OP

No, you are not. cilla4progress Jan 2024 #1

No Timewas Jan 2024 #2

You are fine. LuckyCharms Jan 2024 #3

Don't you dare blame yourself, Beachnutt Jan 2024 #4

You have a clear understanding of just one of the Tesha Jan 2024 #5

True, and any president would lower prices if at all possible nt yellowdogintexas Jan 2024 #11

To a clearer understanding... GiqueCee Jan 2024 #21

You understand that when I say this, I'm speaking to Tesha Jan 2024 #33

A MUCH clearer understanding! Thank you. GiqueCee Jan 2024 #35

None of the US's allies are socialist, none, zero. Your definition of socialism is in error. Celerity Jan 2024 #39

You are NOT "too sensitive," but a president cannot legalize rape. Trump likely would have done that Maru Kitteh Jan 2024 #6

You're assuming he will work within constitutional bounds ExWhoDoesntCare Jan 2024 #43

Neither do I. TSExile Jan 2024 #47

Just a question. Who is Beth Moore? The evangelist or the Democrat from Georgia? sinkingfeeling Jan 2024 #7

The evangelist... TSExile Jan 2024 #9

Who is Beth Moore? Sugarcoated Jan 2024 #8

Here you go. TSExile Jan 2024 #10

Thanks for this. ShazzieB Jan 2024 #36

Several Christian women with platforms... TSExile Jan 2024 #46

Good to know! ShazzieB Jan 2024 #48

so, she sees the obvious, despite believing in the bible Skittles Jan 2024 #53

You are definitely not too sensitive Generic Brad Jan 2024 #12

That was my thought about her sister. There's lack of empathy and respect. Deuxcents Jan 2024 #27

Recommending. To the OP, I'm sorry that your sister is mistreating you. lostnfound Jan 2024 #40

My sister and I have always been different. TSExile Jan 2024 #42

no. AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #13

she ought to try being single . AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #14

Be true to yourself. Maintain your rights. LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #15

100% support YOU here bluestarone Jan 2024 #16

Are you too sensitive? Only you can answer that. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2024 #17

Professional psychological counseling and the local rape crisis center. TSExile Jan 2024 #20

I remember election night 2016. I went to bed before the outcome was known. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2024 #22

I think I blocked out election night and its immediate aftermath. TSExile Jan 2024 #23

When I learned Trump had "won" I literally puked because I was thinking that this OMGWTF Jan 2024 #28

My brother was in the army in 2000 Unwind Your Mind Jan 2024 #50

Absolutely not! Rebl2 Jan 2024 #18

No you are not. canuckledragger Jan 2024 #19

My sibling, too, played a long game scheme--no other side but hers...n/t Backseat Driver Jan 2024 #73

My whole family is like that, which is why I left them behind. canuckledragger Jan 2024 #77

You aren't alone, sadly, not by a lonng shot Warpy Jan 2024 #24

Find peace wherever you can PJMcK Jan 2024 #25

His 3 pet Supreme Court justices have already legalized abusing women's bodies. viva la Jan 2024 #26

You cannot reason with them. TNNurse Jan 2024 #29

Absofreakinglutely not OldSWODog Jan 2024 #30

You are not too sensitive on the subject TheKentuckian Jan 2024 #31

First of all, politics DO NOT belong at family gatherings. Niagara Jan 2024 #32

drumpf cannot "legalize rape". I can tell you that is something you don't need to worry about. Takket Jan 2024 #34

Oh ye of little pessimism ExWhoDoesntCare Jan 2024 #45

It's unlikely. maxsolomon Jan 2024 #78

I stand with you. ificandream Jan 2024 #37

No, you are not! Momma Jan 2024 #38

How does she think that videohead5 Jan 2024 #41

She and her husband think the lockdowns were unwarranted. TSExile Jan 2024 #44

Same happened with me. jerseyjim Jan 2024 #49

You are not "too sensitive ... to that monster". LoisB Jan 2024 #51

I'll never understand families that spend a holiday Raine Jan 2024 #52

indeed Skittles Jan 2024 #54

I guess my question is what do they think rethugs will do make prices come down? GoodRaisin Jan 2024 #55

Something to consider SkylineChili Jan 2024 #56

Thank you. TSExile Jan 2024 #59

NOPE. There is no such thing as being overly sensitive to that monster, especially as it relates ... marble falls Jan 2024 #57

Never let people set you on fire in kairos12 Jan 2024 #58

love that statement et tu Jan 2024 #62

NO you are not "too sensitive" CousinIT Jan 2024 #60

It would be bad enough if they had a point about the economy.... Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #61

Nope. It represents a larger risk that we have to deal with every day. 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #63

That is 100% dead on. TSExile Jan 2024 #65

Time doesn't heal all unfortunately. 58Sunliner Jan 2024 #80

Exactly. TSExile Jan 2024 #81

You're not the only survivor out there. I know your pain. I applaud your strength. Kennah Jan 2024 #64

Thank you!!! TSExile Jan 2024 #68

I have not heard of this book, but thank you for it. I will check it out. Kennah Jan 2024 #74

You know how you feel about that cancerous garbage human. You are NOT being sensitive, and please do NOT ever apologize onecaliberal Jan 2024 #66

All I was trying to do is warn them. TSExile Jan 2024 #67

It's true. It's beyond the pale. You need to protect yourself from them. onecaliberal Jan 2024 #71

No you're not too sensitive Dorian Gray Jan 2024 #69

Just let them go on and on True Blue American Jan 2024 #70

No. I would have pointed out to your sister that it is avebury Jan 2024 #72

Thanks for this... ShepKat Jan 2024 #75

No ismnotwasm Jan 2024 #76

The crux of the fight... TSExile Jan 2024 #79