The View from a Drawbridge

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I Just Can’t

For the first time in my life, I will not be watching an American Presidential Inauguration. I’ve always watched them, even when the incoming president wasn’t the person I voted for. I watched them even when I wasn’t old enough to vote. It has always amazed me that this country, since its very founding, has…

For the first time in my life, I will not be watching an American Presidential Inauguration. I’ve always watched them, even when the incoming president wasn’t the person I voted for. I watched them even when I wasn’t old enough to vote. It has always amazed me that this country, since its very founding, has managed a peaceful transfer of power. Every time. That’s pretty freakin’ impressive.

But this one is different. Not only is Trump entering the office with the lowest approval rating and the lowest percentage of American votes in history, but he is the most disrespectful, hate-filled, emotionally unhinged and destructive person ever to hold this office. And I’m terrified.

Part of me thinks I should bear witness. This is history, after all. But the other part of me feels like I need to preserve my sanity and gather my strength for the many battles that lie ahead.

I have to say that I haven’t felt this sick to my stomach since I saw the bodies falling out of the towers on 9/11. And just like back then, I feel utterly helpless and I can’t help but think that the world will never be the same.

So just for today I will avoid the internet and the radio. I’ll take a complete media break. I’ll lift my tear-streaked face up again on Saturday.

Be gentle with yourself, dear readers. Don’t forget to breathe. Live to fight another day.

56th Armed Forces Inaugural Committee

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10 responses to “I Just Can’t”

  1. Sam Ramirez Avatar
    Sam Ramirez

    I agree Barb. This definitely will be a day that will live in infamy. I have a feeling that the people that voted for Donald Trump will regret it in a few months.

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      I do, too. You be careful today in NYC, my friend. If any place is going to explode in violence, it will be there.

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  2. newyearsbb Avatar
    newyearsbb

    I’m with you Barb. I can’t. I won’t. Stay busy today and stick close to Like Minded Friends for support!

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      Will do! You too!

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  3. lyn sutton Avatar
    lyn sutton

    http://www.vox.com/first-person/2017/1/18/14300952/donald-trump-vote-regret
    Hope for the best… prepare for the worst. Stay strong and united. Together we shall weather the coming destructive forces of this climate change.

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      But just for to day, I’m going to pull the figurative blanket over my head and get fetal.

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  4. Elaine Avatar
    Elaine

    I will be in SL today, doing some needed maintenance on my inventory… alone where I cannot accidentally see or hear anything about the occurance today. Also, the weather for D.C. Is not going to be the best. The heavens will rain down hopefully reducing the number of people who will attend even more. Tsk. Less audience.

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      He’ll tweet that there was record attendance. And people will believe it, even if the media records an empty field.

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  5. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    Insomnia for the win! I was not planning to watch anyway, but I had trouble getting to sleep last night (I’m thinking it was the Diet Coke I had with lunch—I rarely drink the stuff anymore), so after the cat got me up for breakfast, I dozed off while catching up with last night’s TV—and slept through the whole thing. 🙂

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    1. The View from a Drawbridge Avatar
      The View from a Drawbridge

      The Sandman was looking out for you!

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