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Lynda G.'s avatar

Came back from Japan where everyone I met asked about the election. Between jet lag and disappointment I may never get out of bed.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Completely understand....

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Jody Chance's avatar

I don’t want to poo-poo your idea, but Trump will have the power to revoke any and all EOs Biden has or will write. I will refuse to call him President and will refer to him as CFT - Chuckle Fuck Trump. I invite all to use it.

I just found out that myself & 3 others are the only ones that voted for Kamala. I work in a primary care practice. I am disturbed and disgusted. I was already planning on leaving for greener pastures, but I am accelerating that process.

If the country ends up needing a modern Underground Railroad, I will offer up my house as a safe place to stay in eastern Virginia. I am hopeful we will elect a Dem governor next year. The state went to Kamala and Senator Tim Kaine kept his seat.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

So proud of Virginia for going with Kamala and Kaine! Sorry about your workmates. I have a similar sitch with fam but I can't fire them. Well, maybe I could....

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Tim Gee's avatar

This election loss hurt. But it was the thought of Steve Bannon grinning from ear that made me nauseous.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Or not grinning but just breathing in and out. He is loathesome.

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Tim Gee's avatar

Just took a survey sent out by Nikki Haley. I liked my response to a question about the “mistakes made” by the mainstream media. I replied that the media over estimated the intelligence of the American voters and underestimated their misogyny….It ain’t the 21st century yet.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Well said. I'm exhausted by the hatin' on the mainstream media. Is it perfect? No. But it damn sure beats living with the foul, lying Fox as your only source of "news."

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Emily M McCraven's avatar

The View is nothing but hatin'

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

I hear you but I put things like The View in the "entertainment" category. It's definitely not journalism.

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Emily M McCraven's avatar

Neither is lots of CNN or Fox news!!! They may call themselves journalists, but they are paid to talk 24/7....don't think they will be working themselves out of a job!!

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Jody Chance's avatar

And Steve Miller who reminds me of Mr. Burns, Voldemort, and Gollum.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Excellent!

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Mary Macon's avatar

I hammered a Trump-Vance sign in your honor.

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Mitch Coats's avatar

I’m skeptical President Biden will do anything by EO. The Supreme Corrupts will somehow find a way to nullify the EO. IMO, when trump takes power he’s going to make Hitler and Stalin look good. I see no reason for sanguine attitudes.

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Mary Macon's avatar

I approve the Hunter Pardon and Virginia Underground Railroad

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Like Jimmy Buffett said...If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. Gotta remember that...

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Karin Boro Gately's avatar

22 tablespoons of butter! Now we're talking! Just kidding - I'm sure that is supposed to be 2 not 22.

And yes, there is still so much President Biden can do! I hope he's got the guts to do it. Thanks for your post. Made me feel a little bit better.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Ha! I fixed that this morning. Or thought I did. 22 tablespoons should def be 2!

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Peggy Wolf's avatar

"remaining 22 tablespoons butter" LOL

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Suzanne Martin's avatar

Thanks for helping me force a smile today. Ohshit doesn't begin to describe what I feel

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Natalie Schorr's avatar

Scampi? I’ve been dining on ice cream and Tums for the past two days. Not figuring to let that go for some time to come.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

I promise it will make you happier! xxoo

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Jo-Anne's avatar

I, like many people smarter than me anticipated chaos, possible violence and damage. I heard one group boast they were locked and loaded. The National Guard that were called to various States are breathing easier. My last home State is home to the “ Proud Boys “ and groups with the word “ Patriot “ in it. Up until Election Day, ballot boxes were being set on fire.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

That's just horrible.

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SJ Smith's avatar

Don’t forget—there are 66.6+ MILLION of us that feel the exact same way. There’s power in numbers. We will get through this, painful as it is.

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Lynda G.'s avatar

So glad you’re back. One comment, do not rinse your cooked pasta under cold water as this removes the starch which the sauce adheres to. Trust me on this one.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

You are right! I did it to keep the noodles from clumping but, yes, it's a trade off for sure.

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Kelley Jo's avatar

Celia,

Love you so much for this, much needed. Thank you for being there for ALL of us, reminding us we are not alone. Now I must go take a walk...the ocean is on one side and the Cape Fear on the other, right? Long walk....

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Oh, KJ, isn't it all just unbelievable?! Thanks for reading my mess!

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Sandy Woodward's avatar

Yes! I hope Joe has a desk drawer bulging with executive orders prepared in advance to use “against the day” as it were. Bring ‘em on!

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Pam Sander's avatar

I write this comment in my fog. Admittedly, last night’s bottle of wine and eight Halloween Reese’s pumpkins contributed to it. I cleaned out the attic this morning. That didn’t get me out of first stage of grief. Your laugh out loud executive orders have helped. Can Biden do one to ensure Melania wears her “I Hate My Husband” scowl for the next fucking four years? That might help a little, too.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

I have noticed she looks genuinely pleased in the victory pix and she isn't jerking her hand away from his. She must've gotten a big raise. Blech.

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Amy's avatar

So depressed. Canada is looking better and better. But reading what you wrote made me smile.

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Celia Rivenbark's avatar

Thank you. I feel like other people will bring the analytics and my role is entirely different. Thanks for affirming that. I can scream into my pillow later...

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