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Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 04:26 PM Oct 2024

Need help calming my fears please!

I’m becoming more and more afraid of a possible DT win. I read a report that there has been more rep voter registrations than dem. Another report that KH is now losing. More reports of Trump having all these people in the grip of his cult. People who have no religious affiliation cares more about character and morals than Evangelical’s do.

What is happening to our country? How has America gone from a free democracy to nearing a fascist country in only a few short years? How did we miss the signs? Why did we ignore the signs? How are we going to fix this?

I feel like I’m being batted back and forth between extreme highs and lows. Does anyone else feel the same?

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Need help calming my fears please! (Original Post) Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 OP
Take a break and step away from the internet for a while. nt LexVegas Oct 2024 #1
Probably a very good idea. It might help if I wasn't retired with a lot of free time on my hands. Think I'll check out Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #13
Stop watching the political news. If you are up to it volunteer for call banking. JohnSJ Oct 2024 #2
Easier said than done 😂 Thanks for the suggestion, perhaps that'll help. Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #12
Yes! Volunteer to call bank! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #30
We are going to cream him in the popular vote Quiet Em Oct 2024 #3
I'm not worried about the popular vote. I know H/W are working hard to ensure we win the swing states. 🤞it works! 🙏 Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #11
It's hard to calm fears when the country's future is being decided by a coin toss. Shermann Oct 2024 #4
Yup, the most important coin toss in the history of America. The stakes couldn't be higher. Thanks! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #9
Yes, the uncertainty is so stressful! And knowing some Americans know about DT, Jan 6, Project 2025 but support him!?! Timeflyer Oct 2024 #5
It's definitely a puzzle how anyone can support him. Guess that's what cults are all about, making the crazy seem Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #8
She's still leading in the polls. She has more money and more organized ground game. OrlandoDem2 Oct 2024 #6
Thank you, that's good news! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #7
watch this Harris rally that just started streaming bigtree Oct 2024 #10
Now that's a splendid suggestion and one I can hardily endorse! Thanks much! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #15
Our country is what it is because ignorance is always wanting to take over. Teacher of the Year Oct 2024 #14
Quite the vivid image indeed. Fight it shall be! Thanks for posting. 🙏 Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #16
Maybe you need to step back from politics for at least a few days and relax. MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #17
Thanks MCE; you speak a lot of sense... Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #19
GOTV MarineCombatEngineer Oct 2024 #20
🙏 Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #23
The polls are lies. They are bought and paid for. usonian Oct 2024 #18
Really I've stopped looking at polls lately, but that doesn't stop me from seeing headlines... Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Oct 2024 #21
Go under My DU tab. usonian Oct 2024 #34
You don't want to be winning in the fake news polls. Shermann Oct 2024 #24
Get Active and Get To Work Aepps22 Oct 2024 #22
Keep calm and GOTV. Niagara Oct 2024 #25
Can't help you. RandySF Oct 2024 #26
Polls, speculating pundits, Trump's campaign Tweedy Oct 2024 #27
You need Calgon and Xanax to take you away... rogerballard Oct 2024 #28
Jmb 4 Harris-Walz --- this is an easy one. SupportSanity Oct 2024 #29
Stop reading / watching news & sign up to call bank! SheltieLover Oct 2024 #31
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Oct 2024 #32
Don't worry. Our Vice President will absolutely roll over these conmen. Seeking Serenity Oct 2024 #33
I don't pay any attention to these polls since I Jspur Oct 2024 #35
Hmmmmmm Prairie Gates Oct 2024 #36
You and me both! I've been a little frantic all day and posted my fears here today. CTyankee Oct 2024 #37

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
13. Probably a very good idea. It might help if I wasn't retired with a lot of free time on my hands. Think I'll check out
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:57 PM
Oct 2024

the latest movies on MAX. Thanks for the suggestion!

Quiet Em

(2,297 posts)
3. We are going to cream him in the popular vote
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 04:39 PM
Oct 2024

But the electoral vote will make it seem closer. Harris and Walz are leaving no stone unturned. We've got this.

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
11. I'm not worried about the popular vote. I know H/W are working hard to ensure we win the swing states. 🤞it works! 🙏
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:53 PM
Oct 2024

Shermann

(8,970 posts)
4. It's hard to calm fears when the country's future is being decided by a coin toss.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 04:44 PM
Oct 2024

November 5th is going to be a long night. There's no sugarcoating it.

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
9. Yup, the most important coin toss in the history of America. The stakes couldn't be higher. Thanks!
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:51 PM
Oct 2024

Timeflyer

(3,450 posts)
5. Yes, the uncertainty is so stressful! And knowing some Americans know about DT, Jan 6, Project 2025 but support him!?!
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 04:48 PM
Oct 2024

(Not helping, am I. Sorry.)

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
8. It's definitely a puzzle how anyone can support him. Guess that's what cults are all about, making the crazy seem
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:49 PM
Oct 2024

rational to his followers. Thank you!

OrlandoDem2

(3,117 posts)
6. She's still leading in the polls. She has more money and more organized ground game.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:22 PM
Oct 2024

I’d rather be her than him at this point.

bigtree

(92,846 posts)
10. watch this Harris rally that just started streaming
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 05:51 PM
Oct 2024


...turn the sound up and dance along with the crowd until VP Harris comes on.

thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219566559
14. Our country is what it is because ignorance is always wanting to take over.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:00 PM
Oct 2024

Our laws, our structure, all those things that tie up movement and force slow change exist because mankind has always had ne'er-do-wells who want to be in charge. They never stop trying. They ferment ignorance and hate with the hopes of toppling light and democracy.

So we fight and fight and fight and for the history of our country, we have kept fascists at bay, for the most part, but they don't stop trying.

I guarantee you this, all this nastiness we are seeing is not new, it is simply out from under the rock it was hiding under.
Social media and trump have them a mouthpiece and a platform and they are using it.

But bad people surround themselves with bad people and usually they get so busy shivving each other in the back in their rat-king pile up, that they remove themselves from being a serious threat.

trump is just another rat king. He dreams of being a king, and he is one, of sorts... but rat kings and their ilk, twist around each other and take care of the problem themselves. They either chew off their tail and escape or they die in the tangle of desperate gnawing rats.

Not a pretty image but cancer can't exist without a host. A rat king can't exist without a tangle of other rats who want to be king.

Regardless of election, you will never be them, and you will take a deep breath and go back to fighting if America loses and they are elected.

And on that note, I probably just got put on trump's list of people he wants the army to take care of. Oh well, I'm on Putin's list too.

MarineCombatEngineer

(16,051 posts)
17. Maybe you need to step back from politics for at least a few days and relax.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:05 PM
Oct 2024

All these "polls" and negative articles about Been A Dick Donald surging, articles about more repuke registrations compared to Dem registrations, etc, are designed to do exactly what's being done to you, sow doubt, fear, to try to suppress the Dem vote.
I haven't had one worry since VP Harris became the nominee for our party, I don't believe the
"polls", nor the talking heads, for a fucking second, I don't even look at polls, they're worthless IMO, the only poll that counts is the one on election when we finally remove this pox on our house.

Take a deep breath, relax and GOTV, VP Harris and Gov. Walz have got this.

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
19. Thanks MCE; you speak a lot of sense...
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:23 PM
Oct 2024

Now can you please advise what GOTV means? 🤣
I’ve seen it over and over and over again and still have no idea what it means.

usonian

(21,096 posts)
18. The polls are lies. They are bought and paid for.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:07 PM
Oct 2024

Massive propaganda campaign.

Do as I do.
No TV
DU with filters.
Hacker News if you like tech.

Do whatever you can. Players play. Coaches get atrial flutter (Jim Harbaugh again). Fight. Win.

Jmb 4 Harris-Walz

(1,101 posts)
21. Really I've stopped looking at polls lately, but that doesn't stop me from seeing headlines...
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:28 PM
Oct 2024

Didn’t know DU had filters and tho I do like tech I’m not sure what that has to do with “Hacker News” 😂

I’m just going to take a breath, relax, watch Kamala’s rally, and watch some movies. Thanks for posting!

usonian

(21,096 posts)
34. Go under My DU tab.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:45 PM
Oct 2024

Trash Can

Enter keywords for titles you want to block.
They is no blocking on the DU home page.

That's why I post fun stuff about Trdmp and not Trump. I don't want to block my own OP's!!!!

It sometimes happens.

Shermann

(8,970 posts)
24. You don't want to be winning in the fake news polls.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:48 PM
Oct 2024

Winning in too many headlines means apathy from your base.

I don't see much incentive for poll propaganda other than confirmation-biased clickbait monetization.

Aepps22

(365 posts)
22. Get Active and Get To Work
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:28 PM
Oct 2024

Volunteer and donate. That is what will get the win. Polls aren't votes and are projections at a given time. We shouldn't worry that this race is close because whether you win by 50 or you win by 1, you win.

Niagara

(10,857 posts)
25. Keep calm and GOTV.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:49 PM
Oct 2024

I realize that this is one of the most imperative presidential elections in our lifetime (I'm not saying that 2020 or 2016 wasn't imperative). The only poll that matters is voting on election day, so encourage and drive people to the polling location if they need it.



There have been multiple of these type of threads the last few days and it's encouraging to read and watch, there's more than what I listed as well. Always take a break if headlines gets too be too much of an overload. Take good care of yourself.


read: https://www.democraticunderground.com/1016387331


read: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219559377





video: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219563593


video: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100219555385

Tweedy

(1,284 posts)
27. Polls, speculating pundits, Trump's campaign
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 06:57 PM
Oct 2024

It is all sound and fury signifying nothing
Designed to derail us, enthrall us, keep our eyes off tomorrow’s possibilities
To stop 🛑 us from dreaming and working to see Kamala Harris elected as the next president of the United States.

Fear is the only tool some folks know how to use.

Ignore it. Take a walk in a green place you love.
Talk to your loved ones. Get a haircut or a foot massage. Breathe and then breathe again.

SupportSanity

(1,531 posts)
29. Jmb 4 Harris-Walz --- this is an easy one.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:06 PM
Oct 2024

It's part of the Dictator's Handbook --- page 49 Chapter7 -- Instill Fear and Despair
The goal is to remove any joy in their lives and make them fear you. There are many ways to do this.
For more information, see Putin's playbook pages 11 - 61




It's a tense time for all. In three weeks we'll know. It will be a long three weeks.

SheltieLover

(74,214 posts)
31. Stop reading / watching news & sign up to call bank!
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:32 PM
Oct 2024

This will give you a sense of some control because you will be taking action that will affect the outcome.

Response to Jmb 4 Harris-Walz (Original post)

Seeking Serenity

(3,240 posts)
33. Don't worry. Our Vice President will absolutely roll over these conmen.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:38 PM
Oct 2024

But then, with Trump effectively sidelined as a two-time loser and soon to be imprisoned, begins the arduous task of the thorough deMAGAification of the country. It'll be good to have an experienced prosecutor in charge to oversee that.

Jspur

(749 posts)
35. I don't pay any attention to these polls since I
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 07:49 PM
Oct 2024

always believed that this race would be close. It was unfortunately never going to be a blowout landslide victory for Harris. This is why the lead in these polls have changed several times in the last few months since Kamala was the nominee. I believe Kamala has a 50-50 shot of winning this. It's the equivalent of a coin flip so we are far from out of it. I don't worry about Trump winning because I feel there is no point of worrying right now while he hasn't won yet. Save the worrying for if Trump actually wins but for right now just focus on helping Kamala win whether it's donating or volunteering.

Failure is never pleasant in any aspect in life but as I have gotten older, I have learned to soften the blow of failure by giving it my all. If I fail but I know I have given it my all then I will never feel bad. I may feel frustrated with the result, but I won't feel bad about myself.

CTyankee

(67,138 posts)
37. You and me both! I've been a little frantic all day and posted my fears here today.
Mon Oct 14, 2024, 08:48 PM
Oct 2024

And I've noticed other DUers are experiencing similar fears/panics/sleep loss. My neighbor, a retired architect who lectured at Yale, is glumly predicting a loss to Trump next month. I'm scared to check in with my son, who feels she understands his position, as a fellow prosecutor and a strong Democrat. I'm checking in tomorrow with my daughter whose husband is a Democratic political consultant in Boston. My husband is very quiet lately and glumly watches the news and doesn't want to talk politics.

So you are not alone....

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