It only took me ten years
To get to post number 3,000. 
I wanted to drop this post here in the Loners Group. When I first came to DU, I was in my late twenties and had the honor of voting for President Barack Obama. Our first African-American president!!! I remember the pride I felt as I filled in the space next to his name. (I miss you Barack) After the disgraceful eight years of GW, I was so proud and so full of hope.
In 2016, I had the amazing honor of voting for the first female President of the United States. I put on a white pants suit and proudly cast my vote. Earlier that year I was sexually assaulted by the owner of the company I managed and lost my career. I could barely stand to watch TV during the general election. The man with the vulgar mouth and hateful heart was on 24/7. He embodied everything that the man who hurt me did. I hated him.
The night of the election, I felt like I had been punched in the stomach. I couldn't breathe, couldn't believe that this asshole was going to be the next president of my country.
Two years later, I still feel punched. But...I am gathering every ounce of my being together and finding that I have hope again.
The Blue Tsunami is coming. The monster in office will be gone eventually. He's trying to destroy our democracy, but his time is running short.
I may not be a politician.
I may not be eloquent and outgoing.
I may not be an outspoken figure in my community.
However, my voice is heard with every ballot that I cast. I can make a difference. I can be heard.
I will crawl to my polling place if I have to.
Love will overcome hate. Compassion will overcome greed. Empathy will overcome intolerance.
And here at DU, we will endure and overcome this storm together. I love you all. Here's to the next ten years! 
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Im glad you found some hope.
Im looking through the crap to find my pony.
I'm stuck in red, backwoods country. I keep to myself most of the time. I'm finally finding some hope deep within.
Have a wonderful day MFM!
Don't let the assholes in life pull you down
Don't pull those punches
Thank you packman! 
The election night hack was horrendous. I felt so alone and incredibly defeated. I think my soul has aged twenty years in the past two years.
Indeed, to the next ten years. 
Haven't had cable for about 15 years. 2000 was a year I'll never forget or forgive. (Much like 2016)
Let us fight the good fight. 
We got this!!!!
Hang in there, we shall endure and overcome
Thank you so very much UpInArms!
Not just for this nice reply, but for keeping up our fight for equality! I hope you have a wonderful day!
I really enjoy your posts!
Thank you very much! I enjoy yours as well. I always have "tonight's vinyl selection" to look forward to!!!! DU is like a second family. (Complete with crazy uncles and annoying second cousins. Lol)
I love you, period ( . )
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Please! Please! , exclamation point ( ! )
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