I started watching part of the inauguration, and couldn’t continue. Trump as POTUS? The reality of it makes me feel literally ill. I just can’t stand to watch. I think many Americans feel the same way right now.
I don’t agree with violent protesting, as happened several blocks away in Washington, DC today, but I certainly can empathize with their sentiments. I feel pretty angry and disgusted with my country right now.
On the bright side, First Lady Melania is absolutely gorgeous, and I like little Barron.
I also am really starting to appreciate Barack Obama now. It’s so sad that he’s no longer our president.
Yeah I could only tolerate a few minutes. The violent protesting turned me off too. It’s important to stay positive in times like these.
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I agree.
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I am sick. I have a lousy cold. A lot of the violence in the protests could be agents provocateurs.
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Interesting perspective, nowve666 – and no doubt right on in some instances, come to think of it. (I hope you feel better soon, btw – today is lousy enough without dealing with a cold on top of it)
I believe Trumpet is preparing to be justified declaring Marshall Law – yet another step in his fascist forward march. How does he THINK many people will respond to his incendiary tweets and comments? (Oops, I forgot – he doesn’t think!)
I’ve never been envious of Rip van Winkle before this election cycle!
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mgh
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My first of 2902 (I don’t see it ending in1451 days or before) days of morning.
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I couldn’t watch – and don’t intend to. I read today’s Washington Post retrospective and my stomach did flip-flops without subject myself to the visuals. I’m with Poor Robert – in mourning.
xx,
mgh
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Agreed. Except I think Barron is a pompous little brat. He’s 10 and already a narc. Barron “elected” not to move to the White House as it’s a downgrade from his private floor in Trump Tower. Lol.
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Also, Trump just played Malania all day. It’s evident someone has already hit the devalue phase. Stay tuned for the discard. 😂
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No. No. No. What on earth made you decide to watch that. It’s no wonder you’re sick. At midnight last night I declared a 36 hour moratorium on Facebook, Twitter and the news. Not a simple thing for this news junkie, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to handle it.
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I have the BBC and CNN in my Twitter, and it’s been non-stop Trump all day. 😛 I didn’t watch the inauguration, either. I watched Obama’s, but I don’t want to watch Trump’s.
I think in my daily prayers I’ll just say “The President.” No names. 😛 Or when speaking of Trump, leave out “President.” Just never say the two together without being forced to. 😛
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I can’t attach the word “president” with his name either. I think you will like this though:

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I refer to him as “The Demagogue” or “The Dictator”, but never
“The President”. That title is saved for someone who is for-and of-the people. Just my two cents though.
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His speech today (I just saw a video of it) was more like a dictator’s speech than a president. It was negative, depressing, divisive, and lacking in any substance. Just what I expected.
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I didn’t watch it. But I watched the fallout of his actions. Long road ahead.
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Yup. 😦
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Good plan
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I watched about 5 minutes and turned it off. Ugh.
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I couldn’t agree more. I was so sick of the coverage that I had a self-imposed media black out and even blogged about it. Today, though, I think it is my civic duty to start listening and watching how we are now being governed. Yesterday’s Women’s Marches have given me hope.
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Good for you. I think I’ll have to start paying more attention too, whether I like it or not.
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An article on Trump’s narcissism in the German Der Spiegel (it’s in English): http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/donald-trump-brings-uncertainty-and-narcissism-to-white-house-a-1129925.html
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Oh, cool. Thanks!
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Jeebus, Nyssa, this is scary…he advises people to “make a list” of people who have harmed them and to “seek revenge.” Yikes!
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Yep. I figured you’d find this especially pertinent to your post.
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Of course, you’re describing exactly how millions of Americans felt when Barack Obama was inaugurated.
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