Update for Everyone V: Born Under A Bad Sign

[Mr. Smith]

My (now ex-)girlfriend and I broke up today. 2 year relationship ended because she decided to outright ignore me for 2 days and spend today posting pics of another guy on Snapchat sleeping over, them drinking milkshakes together with hearts, and him shirtless making pizzas, while not bothering to read my messages or message me back.

Ouch...I'm sorry

You're better off without her, JA. Still sucks, but you deserve more than that.

[Anna Komnene]

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday.  I will no longer be young. 

You're only one day older than you were yesterday. Happy bday anyway!

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday.  I will no longer be young. 

Sh#t hurts. I don't know what I'm gonna do when I turn 22.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

Tomorrow is my 30th birthday.  I will no longer be young. 

We have birthday on the same day, and I'll be 29.

[Mr. Smith]

3 years now!

[Lexii, harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy]

Mike Pence will for the next couple of days decide when I'll be able to get in or out of my own house

[Coraxion]

Mike Pence will for the next couple of days decide when I'll be able to get in or out of my own house

He's visiting Argentina?

[Lexii, harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy]

Mike Pence will for the next couple of days decide when I'll be able to get in or out of my own house

He's visiting Argentina?

Yes

[Lexii, harbinger of chaos and sexual anarchy]

I can now get in and out of my house whenever I can, as long as I show my ID card to the police, yay?

[TheSaint250]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

[TheSaint250]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

Just avoid the U.S. General Discussion board. That's where most of the sh**t is.

I try. I really do. But I feel like every time I get on, I end up getting sucked in.

[Kingpoleon]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

Have you considered trying to just find stances to take? I find that clearing my views ideologically can help my mind clear up.

For example, what do you think of healthcare? Do you like Cassidy-Collins? Bennett-Wyden? Etc., etc.

[TheSaint250]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

Have you considered trying to just find stances to take? I find that clearing my views ideologically can help my mind clear up.

For example, what do you think of healthcare? Do you like Cassidy-Collins? Bennett-Wyden? Etc., etc.

My position is probably center-right.  I have positions on most issues.

In regards to health care, I'd have to do more research on the plans, but from what I understand, Cassidy-Collins sounds all right. 

It's not really ideological problems I have.  I guess it's more Trump issues.

[Anna Komnene]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

You seem like a genuine person who deserves to be happy. Do whatever you need to make it happen. But if you do decide to leave for a while, we'll be missing out on your posts!

[TheSaint250]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

You seem like a genuine person who deserves to be happy. Do whatever you need to make it happen. But if you do decide to leave for a while, we'll be missing out on your posts!

Thank you

[TheSaint250]

I feel like everything in my life has become worse off ever since January 20.  Every political scandal or stupid thing Trump does gives me such pain, and that pain keeps turning into anger.  I stopped supporting Trump after he pretty much started doing absolutely nothing except be a figurehead.  In addition, Republican leaders in Congress are inept, and every criticism that the Democrat Party throws is so sickening that I lose my mind.  Everything is so painful to read and listen to, and I don't think my emotions have ever swung so wildly from reading politics and debating people.  Everyone I talk to who hates Trump makes me feel like I am some kind of evil person.

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.  I just can't take it anymore.

Just keep exposing yourself to it...eventually you'll become desensitized and it wont bother you as much. I dont block or report anyone on this site because the more I read posts that annoy me...the less they annoy me over time. Same reason I creep right wing and left wing forums. It's like relationships...you kind of want a couple of heart breaks at the beginning so you can think calmly with a clear head and not get too emotional from the start.

Also...nothing lasts forever in politics. My great grandfather grew up under a Muslim Caliphate, my grandfather grew up under a Monarchy, and my father grew up under Communism. Nothing lasts forever and Trump and his brand of GOP hacks will go down eventually but that requires people not to tune out and to keep paying attention even if it depresses you. Ignore the ''experts,'' the polls, the people with so much data jammed up in their brains they think they know how things are going to turn out.

This does make sense. Thanks

[Cactus Jack]

This just in: keeping up with actually being active on this forum is tougher than it looks.

I'm still alive, everyone, I swear.

[Coraxion]

I am seriously considering doing what Timmy did and take a good, long break from this political mess from both sides.

Please do.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

The Saint, there's is a tangible benefit to not feeling strongly tied to any political identity or movement, and of taking a historical perspective. This, of course, can lead to callousness and coldness, but I prefer being tethered by my conscience and sense of humor rather than a political identity (though I still retain one, rather weakly).

[TheSaint250]

The Saint, there's is a tangible benefit to not feeling strongly tied to any political identity or movement, and of taking a historical perspective. This, of course, can lead to callousness and coldness, but I prefer being tethered by my conscience and sense of humor rather than a political identity (though I still retain one, rather weakly).

I guess I'd still like a sense of belonging to a party, though I do see the benefits of being an independent.

[JA]

The Saint, there's is a tangible benefit to not feeling strongly tied to any political identity or movement, and of taking a historical perspective. This, of course, can lead to callousness and coldness, but I prefer being tethered by my conscience and sense of humor rather than a political identity (though I still retain one, rather weakly).

^^ This

The Sant,

Except I don't think having a strong political ideology is that bad; it's party politics that's so nasty and depressing. Ever since distancing myself from the Democratic Party and label, I feel I can think more clearly. That tribalism morphs into emoting and is driven by the media cycle. So, definitely focus on being more independent in your beliefs, take a more historical perspective on politics like others have suggested, and try not to take it too seriously. You need to stay informed, but don't obsess over it. Don't put anyone on ignore, just learn to read their nonsense and laugh or roll your eyes then keep scrolling.

[Kamala]

I just tried some Dutch salty licorice, and Christ, they are vile. And I say this as a person who likes licorice.

[President of the great nation of 🏳️‍⚧️]

I spent the majority of last night making my most ambitious meme yet:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD5f6hcypWI

[mvd10]

I just tried some Dutch salty licorice, and Christ, they are vile. And I say this as a person who likes licorice.

[MASHED POTATOES. VOTE!]

I purged my FB friends list today, because some people, let's just say, really dissapointed me.