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senseandsensibility

(25,251 posts) Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:13 PM Wednesday

Oh Happy Day

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Mr. senseandsensibility is a liberal's liberal and a much better human being than I could ever be. He taught me to be a liberal and a progressive. For him, it comes from the heart, not the head. He is different than me in many ways, and consumes almost no political content because he doesn't see the point. He knows the truth and he knows what's right. This morning he shared his favorite hymn with me "Oh Happy Day" on youtube because I said that I couldn't place it. Beautiful. That's my guy. He may look like the average white trump dude, but he is the exact opposite, and I am so lucky to have him.

So you may be thinking, what's the point? That is if you're still reading this. Well. my hubby is HAPPY. He's optimistic. He knows about the results in VA last night and the AP-NORC poll that shows trump's approval at twenty two percent with Independents from yesterday (how could he not? He lives with me) and he's HAPPY ABOUT that.

So you know what? I'm taking a page from his book and allowing myself to feel that way too. Anyone want to join me?

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Oh Happy Day (Original Post) senseandsensibility Wednesday OP

I just joined you. OLDMDDEM Wednesday #1

Great! senseandsensibility Wednesday #2

I'm happy too MustLoveBeagles Wednesday #3

Yeah, mine is not interested in the endless ups and downs senseandsensibility Wednesday #4

So now that scene from "Sister Act 2" is playing in my head. niyad Wednesday #5

I'm with you guys. The alternative is not only pointless but self-defeating. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Wednesday #6

In Florida (Rubio, Scott, DeSantis, Mills, tsf...) rubbersole Wednesday #7

"...consumes almost no political content because he doesn't see the point" Dave says Wednesday #8

I've finally had to realize that it's just an interest of mine senseandsensibility Wednesday #9

OLDMDDEM

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1. I just joined you.

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:17 PM

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senseandsensibility

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2. Great!

Reply to OLDMDDEM (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:24 PM

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One thing I have noticed is how many talking heads, even on MSNOW, try to depress Dem enthusiasm. Constant warnings not to get too "giddy" about the results in VA last night or our chances in the midterms. Funny how no one scolds Rs like that.

MustLoveBeagles

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3. I'm happy too

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:41 PM

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My husband is a grump about politics so I rarely watch the news around him.

senseandsensibility

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4. Yeah, mine is not interested in the endless ups and downs

Reply to MustLoveBeagles (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 02:48 PM

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and drama, but he doesn't begrudge me. He just chooses not to partake.

niyad

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5. So now that scene from "Sister Act 2" is playing in my head.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:56 PM

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Thank you!

JOY IS AN ACT OF RESISTANCE!!!

littlemissmartypants

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6. I'm with you guys. The alternative is not only pointless but self-defeating. ❤️

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 04:59 PM

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rubbersole

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7. In Florida (Rubio, Scott, DeSantis, Mills, tsf...)

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:03 PM

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We're forced to use drugs and alcohol 🤪. But happy and optimistic, nonetheless. 🤗

Dave says

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8. "...consumes almost no political content because he doesn't see the point"

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Wed Apr 22, 2026, 05:04 PM

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Over the years I would say what's the point, my partner and I already know about politics. Deeply. I've sworn several times to stop reading about it and instead consume only poetry and fiction. Yet I come back again and again. (I've been here since 2002 reading about ... politics!)

senseandsensibility

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9. I've finally had to realize that it's just an interest of mine

Reply to Dave says (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:15 PM

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I like to follow it and find it compelling but it's true that too much is not productive. So I'm working on that.

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