Still in mourning

[delphipsmith]

I can't even. I just can't even.

I know that there are many people in this country who feel angry, left behind, ignored, trampled on, betrayed by their representatives in government. I know that both parties have done a shit job addressing their very real concerns. I know that many of us are desperate for some kind of change, some kind of shift in government, a return to its proper nature of being by, for, and of the people. And I am so, so, so sorry that we as a country didn't have a better choice last Tuesday (*koff*Bernie*koff*).

But that so many people were willing to sacrifice dignity, courtesy, tolerance, civility, and common human decency in an effort to get that change... that, I cannot understand. And that racists and bigots have the apparent sanction of our president-elect is absolutely shameful.

If "making America great again" requires jettisoning the very things that underpin a civilized society, then I don't want that particular flavor of greatness.

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[haruhi-fan.livejournal.com]

Watching from here I send my Canadian love your way. It's still a mix of emotions here too from shock to worry to concern but we must continue to love, not let hate win, work on true togetherness and not let the wrong ideas take control of this world we live in. I know as a political science major and a comedian I've addressed things in many ways and will continue to do so in my blogs in my words. I hold by them even if there will always be someone looking to simply twists words, troll and waste their time doing so, but we keep moving on. Take care.