I'm numb. It's hard to be outraged every single day. I remember Rachel Maddow saying early in 2017, they will try to wear us down with the constant outrage. And I fear it's working. I try to just dig into volunteering and focus on that
i feel you! i can’t even be bothered to learn about his cabinet appointees because i know they’ll be gone and then i’ll have to learn new outrageous things about the new ones and that cycle will continue until i die
Same. I was really into it for a minute and since I stopped paying attention, I feel 100% healthier. I know I will pay attention again, but I just can’t watch the parade of stupid sexual predators nominated daily.
I’m angry that there are so many people out there that are willing to vote against themselves. My anger is not present all the time, like a tense movie soundtrack. I’m also opposed to letting horrible people and their actions “live, rent free” in my head because they will always exist in the world in some form. Therefore I’ve been working on redirecting myself to building success in places where I have control or can make a difference.
Hot assassin, has found an audience in people who have felt frustrated and understand the motivation to influence outcomes of those people who’ve had a negative influence in their lives through fucked up systems that have given them cover. It also doesn’t hurt that he is aesthetically pleasing. 🤷🏽♂️
I’m glad you wrote about this. Medical Insurance execs are guilty of administrative violence, extractive abandonment, and slow murder. And so are the politicians who allow themselves to be bought. I’m not suggesting more assassination as the solution but at the very least a massive public shaming campaign is warranted.
Super smart piece. As usual. And I'm like you right now. I'm numb. I can't outraged over every cabinet pick. I somehow just accepted that things are going to be very much worse. I hope eventually I'll get my fight back. But right now I don't have it.
But what you said about trying to understand people's anger over the healthcare system and how it could lead to people applauding the hot assassin is super smart. The same people in shock right now have all labeled Kyle Rittenhouse, a great American. So it mostly falls into your political narrative, as you said , but there's a real anger out there. And to dismiss it is a mistake. The question is what is done about it
Really insightful piece. Love your daring headline. Good for you, you set a beautiful example. I hope you personally are doing ok, lots of challenging energy to process but your piece gave voice to the hypocrisy. Thank you.
Unrelated but how will we get access to the event on Sunday? I’m new to Substack (paid subscriber for airplane mode), and I don’t want to miss it! Will we get a link sent as a message or something? Thanks!!
what feelings are we all feeling? i’ll start, i’m mad!!
I have been ranging from mad to numb to quietly sobbing, so yeah, everything is fine. Le sigh. 😔
same same
I'm numb. It's hard to be outraged every single day. I remember Rachel Maddow saying early in 2017, they will try to wear us down with the constant outrage. And I fear it's working. I try to just dig into volunteering and focus on that
i feel you! i can’t even be bothered to learn about his cabinet appointees because i know they’ll be gone and then i’ll have to learn new outrageous things about the new ones and that cycle will continue until i die
Same. I was really into it for a minute and since I stopped paying attention, I feel 100% healthier. I know I will pay attention again, but I just can’t watch the parade of stupid sexual predators nominated daily.
sameeeee
😭😭 his cabinent picks are too scary to learn about! Even at surface level they're terrifying.
I guess we all just have to focus on the areas we can have a true impact on 💪
I’m angry that there are so many people out there that are willing to vote against themselves. My anger is not present all the time, like a tense movie soundtrack. I’m also opposed to letting horrible people and their actions “live, rent free” in my head because they will always exist in the world in some form. Therefore I’ve been working on redirecting myself to building success in places where I have control or can make a difference.
Hot assassin, has found an audience in people who have felt frustrated and understand the motivation to influence outcomes of those people who’ve had a negative influence in their lives through fucked up systems that have given them cover. It also doesn’t hurt that he is aesthetically pleasing. 🤷🏽♂️
this is all so true!
I’m glad you wrote about this. Medical Insurance execs are guilty of administrative violence, extractive abandonment, and slow murder. And so are the politicians who allow themselves to be bought. I’m not suggesting more assassination as the solution but at the very least a massive public shaming campaign is warranted.
Super smart piece. As usual. And I'm like you right now. I'm numb. I can't outraged over every cabinet pick. I somehow just accepted that things are going to be very much worse. I hope eventually I'll get my fight back. But right now I don't have it.
But what you said about trying to understand people's anger over the healthcare system and how it could lead to people applauding the hot assassin is super smart. The same people in shock right now have all labeled Kyle Rittenhouse, a great American. So it mostly falls into your political narrative, as you said , but there's a real anger out there. And to dismiss it is a mistake. The question is what is done about it
i think the fight will happen but it will look different and i’m excited to figure it out together!
The ending was—Teeth? Are you kidding me. What a creep 😤
🫠🫠🫠🫠
Also I’m pretty sure Luigi’s commissary account is gonna be funded with lots of admirers pitching in for that or his defense attorney.
his trial is gonna be INSANE
Already guilty of making a people swipe right!
Really insightful piece. Love your daring headline. Good for you, you set a beautiful example. I hope you personally are doing ok, lots of challenging energy to process but your piece gave voice to the hypocrisy. Thank you.
Unrelated but how will we get access to the event on Sunday? I’m new to Substack (paid subscriber for airplane mode), and I don’t want to miss it! Will we get a link sent as a message or something? Thanks!!