Hey, everybody. So, I decided that regardless of who won or lost, that I was going to do a quick blog post on the subject. Of course, I was hoping that I would be writing one that was very upbeat, believing that Kamala was going to win. But unfortunately and rather sadly, that is not the case.
I am going to do this short post, albeit, with some venting no doubt, but I also wish to offer some hope and mental health skills to deal with this travesty.
So, yes. By now, we all know that the orange THING “won.” I put won in quotes, because quite honestly, I have my suspicions on that. And for the moment, I will just leave it at that.
And as of this writing, he is adding some of the most heinous and despicable cast of horrid characters to his cabinet, if you can even call it a cabinet.
A great many of us are not just unhappy with the election results. We are devastated and frightened. And rightfully so. Because if this POS is allowed to do what he wants to do, that means our democracy, freedoms and possibly even lives will be gone.
I have no doubt that he is going to execute his second term via a Hitler playbook, and those of us who know history and have studied it, know exactly what I am talking about.
I wish to now speak on those MAGGOTS, er I mean MAGA “people” who think that we should just return to normal and all be friends. Bullshit! I am your enemy! As far as I am concerned, you are all a bunch of Nazis! People like me – gay and black – are no longer safe around you. Well, let me include women, POC and marginalized people – are not safe around you. And you have the affrontery and utter gall to think we can just let bygones be bygones. The very idea of offering a hand across the aisle in friendship and solidarity is utter bullocks and nonsense, and it ain’t happening! And I am not the only one who feels that way.
Anyone who voted for that hot mess is NOT your friend.
There are even people in my camp who are espousing some of the same garbage. NO!! Stop it! Do you honestly think these Nazis care about you? Because they don’t!
I even have a friend, whom I THINK voted for Kamala who is saying that, well, maybe now the 🍊Shitler can unify this country and bring everyone together. PUH-Lease!! Ha! That’s a hot one. Are you that dense? Someone who did NOTHING but espouse hatred, division and chaos, you think suddenly is going to bring everyone together?? All he did was tear this country apart!
I also find it quite laughable that the MAGAs even have the audacity to say that we are the hateful ones. Ha! That’s a good one. Nice try at a feeble attempt at gaslighting. So, this is my very simple response to that bull: Well, we learned it from you. But most importantly, we learned it from your hateful, orange leader. 🎤
And my dears, I have no doubt that he intends to deport all undocumented immigrants – and I do mean ALL – because I get the feeling it isn’t just Hispanics, but other noncitizens as well.
I have no doubt that he will enact Project 2025, though he tried his best to distance himself from it.
I have no doubt that, yes, he will be sending people like me to concentration camps.
So, again, please stop with the hope that NuHitler is going to unite anything.
Now. For the hope part. And I do hope this helps.
Please DO NOT give into fear and despair. This is NOT the time to do that. Please stay aware, informed and prepared.
My advice is to conduct your life as you would anyway. Write that screenplay. Write that novel. Buy that home. Etc., and etc. HOWEVER, please consider an alternate plan to make sure you are safe. And I don’t know what that may look like for you. In other words, as much as I hate to say this, have some sort of plan to flee the country, if all you are doing is going across the border, if you catch my drift.
GET YOUR PASSPORT NOW!! I am so glad I have mine, and I got it two years ago when I went to Europe.
Stock up on supplies. I am not trying to sound like a doomsdayer or conspiracy theorist, but you may wish to consider this.
Get a gun, honey. Just sayin’.
I honestly would suggest packing what I am going to call a “flee” bag in case you literally have to flee in the middle of the night kind of thing. Packed with clothes – for all seasons – medicines, phone numbers, bottled water, First Aid, etc.
If nothing else, at least consider moving from red states to blue states.
Get your affairs in order! Whatever that may mean for you!!
KEEP CASH ON HAND!
I have stated the dramatic stuff. 😁🤣 (And it may not come to that, hopefully. But somehow be prepared!)
Now, for stuff you can do for your mental health.
Breathe. Yes, BREATHE! And deeply.
Remain calm.
And self care is the key. Exercise if that is your thing. Drink plenty of water!!
Give in to nature, i.e. go for a good walk.
Focus on fun stuff you like to do.
Yes, eat that junk food, honey!
Drink the booze!
Talk to a friend. And or family. Who also voted for Kamala! I have already spoken to SEVERAL friends since this NIGHTMARE has gone down, whether on the phone or via texting or social media. Because truthfully, it is safer in numbers.
Get together with friends and loved ones.
Give fierce hugs!!!
Do what makes YOU HAPPY!!
Please hang onto hope. I always say “expect the best, but prepare for the worst.” Because I have a feeling this ain’t over, folks. Just stay tuned, and again stay informed and prepared.
Because I REFUSE to believe that the majority of this country prefer that horrid, ugly hot mess as dictator. Yeah, dictator, not President because that is exactly what it wants to be.
Anyway, just HANG IN THERE!! And we need to hang on to each other (those who voted for Kamala). 😉😁
Thank you so much for stopping by. I know this may have been a really hard post to read, but I hope I was able to offer some sort of comfort. Anyway, I am back with some regular posts next week. So, please stay tuned.
Until then, please stay safe and be mentally well!
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