I’m so damn tired

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. NPR +4

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. The Conversation +6

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.