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In reply to the discussion: Anyone still have any hope for the future? [View all]electric_blue68
(19,312 posts)43. Not that much, but some. History does show that sometimes things come out of left field that might disturb, and break...
drumphf's, and current Repuglican majority hold. Hopefully in 2026.
Unfortunately serious damage could happen before then to many vunerable groups.
I might lose my housing situation if they go after Gov't, Medical entitlements. I have occasionally fight off high anxiety, and a plunge into despair from imagining bad outcomes.
While I'm quite worried at times about myself, I also worry about other groups people in danger from potential policies (or lack thereof).
And Climate Change mitigation? Almost unbelievable at what might not(or continue) get done.
Fingers crossed their hubris, and incompetence will blunt some damage, as mentioned.
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Right now my hope for future rests on the mid-term election. If we lose seats then, well chit.
Silent Type
Jan 7
#4
If this is the greatest country in the world, how is it that so few of us can leave?
Maru Kitteh
Jan 7
#66
I figure I'll be long in the grave before this country... and probably the world...
slightlv
Jan 7
#50
Oh, I am definitely touchable when it comes to the current reality and possible futures.
WhiskeyGrinder
Jan 7
#37
Not that much, but some. History does show that sometimes things come out of left field that might disturb, and break...
electric_blue68
Jan 7
#43
When one has to truly search among the never ending mudslide of bad news I find "hope" elusive.
NoMoreRepugs
Jan 7
#48
I do. I read news (Thanks DU, BumRushDaShow, Judy Lynn, & others) but I do not doom scroll
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 7
#60
Until we accept the fact that we no longer live under a democracy, we are going to be constantly disappointed.
jalan48
Jan 7
#68
At this point, re-reading Zinn's People's History of the US, and rooting for
Attilatheblond
Jan 7
#80
Not in my lifetime. I'm 68 and will not see the end of American stupidity.
Ferrets are Cool
Jan 7
#103
I think it is a slow motion coup. The only thing could save us is a finacial meltdown.
doc03
Jan 7
#105