Hello Everyone. Scottie recently asked me why I’ve not posted in a while. How do I tell this man who has been fighting the good fight for so many years that I’m just so damned tired? I’m so tired of being lied to, of being called names because I don’t believe the lies, of being caught between morality and caring for people caught in the trumpian trap. I’ve written this post over and over, and each time it seems so damned obvious that I run into the exhausted question of “what’s the damned point”? How can people be so blind, so hateful, so abusive and willing to be robbed by this unrepentent conman thief, this criminal in cheap suit, this shit-stain on the satin sheets?
I actually looked into asking an AI why politics in the trump era is so damned exhausting. This is what it said:
Politics, particularly in the Trump era, are exhausting due to constant, high-stakes news coverage, extreme polarization, and the erosion of traditional political norms. This creates a 24/7 cycle of outrage, fear-based media consumption, and personal fatigue, with 65% of Americans reporting feeling “worn out” by the political environment. 
Key reasons for this exhaustion include:
- Constant Crisis and High Drama: The political climate is defined by perpetual drama, making it difficult to find calm or “normal” moments, leading to a state of constant, low-level stress.
- Breaking Norms: The Trump administration frequently violated long-held political, social, and legal norms, which created a sense of instability and constant, shocking developments.
- Extreme Polarization and Tribalism: Politics has become an “us vs. them” mentality, where individuals may view opposing views as existential threats rather than just policy disagreements.
- Information Overload: Social media algorithms and a 24-hour news cycle create a constant stream of political content, making it difficult to escape or disengage.
- Personalized Politics: Political opinions have become closely linked to personal identity, making political debates feel deeply personal and emotionally charged.
- Financial Stress: Economic concerns, such as rising costs for necessities, are often part of the political narrative, adding to the feeling of personal strain.
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I rambled for paragraphs, deleted, rambled for paragraphs again. The simple thing, the direct thing is likely best here. Dammit, I’m tired of just how bad it all is and not having a way to repair it. My only choice is to pull in, withdraw, ignore it all.
Ok, I’ve got chicken frying. Sorry to be such a downer, but I guess I’ve run out of impotent rage. Hugs.
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Mmm. Fried chicken. That sounds like a cheering thing! (It’s one of a few of my top favorite foods that I don’t eat often.)
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Hi Ali; I really love fried chicken. I don’t like what I make, but I try – and to be honest, I can’t really afford beef too often. I once said that if I had more chicken I’d shoot an egg out my butt! Then the prices went up! Every now and again I buy a steak, but having had to buy a new car this year I’m going to be a long time before my next one. But, the important thing is that I have a dry roof over my head and a full belly.
hugs
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🙂 I think chicken is my top favorite. I hope it gets to be more affordable for you; it’s a healthful food. Though the factories are very bad.
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😀 I’m not sure this is what I meant, but I sure enjoyed it.
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Just being tired of being tired from all the awfulness. Yes, her awfulness was different from the US’s awfulness, but she just has a way of finishing “I’m so tired” that popped into my head when I read your headline. I have a quirky sense of humor, so I posted it before I could stop myself.
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the futures of the world looks quite grim, especially with these, tyrannical leaders we put into the power positions in our separate countries…
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Hi Taurus-
I’m really hoping that this isn’t the case, that we are just so screwed. I keep hoping that we can survive our government being hijacked by this band of fools, but wow!- did it take such a very short time for it to all go sideways!
I don’t know what our food crops will bring, but we’ve lost a great number of the people who pick the crops, and our government has actively screwed the farmers over. I’m thinking it’s time to buy beans.
Hugs
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Hi. Randy I am sorry if you felt pushed by me. I just know how well you write and that you need an outlet for all the stuff you keep bottled up inside yourself. As to the current overload of political chaos, from what Bannon said that is deliberate. They want to drown the public in the flow of shit so no one news story gets much air time so it hurts the administration. Bannon called it flooding the zone. But I have an idea my wonderful brother. First you have so much more to write about than politics. You are increadiable skill, a great writer as I know first hand, you have a life lived in nature and helping elderly parents. You have experience of lake side and boating to talk about. You love music and you could share that and explain why to us like you do when you send them to me. You run an entire manufacturing plant and understand the economy in ways most of us don’t experience. Your experiences are wide and vast so there is so much more you could put your talents to. I have come to value your political takes but I don’t want my wonderful caring brother torn up to write what is upsetting to him. I would even enjoy it if you started writing short fictional stories you could write small stories like all those anthology books I like. What I know is you love to do it and need to express yourself well in writing, and I want you to have this diversion chance. Hugs and loves brother
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