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Irish_Dem

(81,517 posts)
22. Any aware person is nervous right now.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 04:53 PM
Yesterday

Any one who is facing realty understands a dangerous psychopath is in charge.

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I am terrified. [View all] redstatebluegirl Yesterday OP
I mean... sorta? mr715 Yesterday #1
Thanks I needed to laugh. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #4
I had a few of those moments. mr715 Yesterday #11
Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #15
I hear you and remember the 1962 Cuban Missle Crisis as a kid, Dad's basement store room/bunker. appalachiablue 22 hrs ago #69
I vividly remember the Cuban missile crisis. I was about 12. Walleye 3 hrs ago #76
Thread winner! orangecrush Yesterday #5
Yes redstatebluegirl Yesterday #9
Cold cash, nonetheless! displacedvermoter 23 hrs ago #35
Is that because it becomes a frozen asset? Bluestocking 23 hrs ago #38
Nothing crazy about that Mz Pip Yesterday #2
Nope orangecrush Yesterday #3
Thanks. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #6
... orangecrush Yesterday #8
We have had a cash stash since thr orange one took office Lifeafter70 Yesterday #7
No your normal, But if I could suggest something? pwb Yesterday #10
I agree anger may be better than fear, slightlv 23 hrs ago #53
You're doing what's natural, best & stay well. Watch the anger but it can be better than fear for some.. appalachiablue 22 hrs ago #70
Get a grip on yourself. nt GenThePerservering Yesterday #12
Denial is not a long term solution. Irish_Dem Yesterday #21
Such a simple solution ornotna 23 hrs ago #59
Sounds serious Torchlight 3 hrs ago #75
Do not be afraid. H2O Man Yesterday #13
Thank you. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #17
You are welcome! H2O Man Yesterday #20
He's terrorizing humanity. Catlady123 Yesterday #14
I remember the Cuban Missile Crisis too. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #16
A certain level of preparedness always makes sense. -misanthroptimist Yesterday #18
Nothing like that, thankfully. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #25
I'm not a survivalist by nature, but damn, La Coliniere Yesterday #19
I agree. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #29
Any aware person is nervous right now. Irish_Dem Yesterday #22
there is nothing wrong with what you did... Javaman Yesterday #23
It's good regardless OC375 Yesterday #24
I was raised on a farm. redstatebluegirl Yesterday #27
Excuse me for mentioning "cold, hard cash". Otherwise, no_hypocrisy Yesterday #26
No problem, laughter is good medicine. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #28
You're not a nut. Many are afraid. MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #30
Thank you for this. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #31
Music is my go to every day! MerryBlooms 23 hrs ago #34
Music has ALWAYS been my 'drug of choice' Attilatheblond 23 hrs ago #41
When I was in high school, npr would do an opera special MerryBlooms 1 hr ago #80
Thank you! redstatebluegirl 3 hrs ago #74
Omgosh, amazing! I want to say it was in the mid 80's? MerryBlooms 1 hr ago #81
Absolutely a very good idea. Alpeduez21 23 hrs ago #32
Thank you. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #33
I made coffee fudge with walnuts earlier this afternoon malaise 23 hrs ago #36
I made my Mom's meatloaf for supper. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #42
LOL malaise 23 hrs ago #44
He's a sick bdamomma 23 hrs ago #50
The sooner the better malaise 23 hrs ago #56
I need that recipe! Trueblue Texan 22 hrs ago #66
I posted it in recipes years ago malaise 22 hrs ago #68
Check your messages malaise 21 hrs ago #73
Maybe a little. Maru Kitteh 23 hrs ago #37
Bury it under a tree stump in your backyard BigmanPigman 23 hrs ago #39
If that is what makes you feel comfortable then that is a wise decision. twodogsbarking 23 hrs ago #40
I think we are all a bit on edge BeneteauBum 23 hrs ago #43
I took all the cash I had left in the world and bought gold after he won. Real gold that you can hold Cheezoholic 23 hrs ago #45
I don't think so. It is a terriying moment in world history. Evolve Dammit 23 hrs ago #46
Absolutely not crazy angrychair 23 hrs ago #47
Put the money in the freezer? TxGuitar 23 hrs ago #48
It is where my Mom kept her egg money. redstatebluegirl 23 hrs ago #54
How often do you pilfer through your freezer? paleotn 23 hrs ago #55
Nah wendyb-NC 23 hrs ago #49
Fail to plan, plan to fail. Personally, I never stop at plan B. littlemissmartypants 23 hrs ago #51
It never hurts to be prepared. paleotn 23 hrs ago #52
"Have I lost my mind?" AverageOldGuy 23 hrs ago #57
You are playing into Trump's hands. He wants to spread fear wnylib 23 hrs ago #58
That question is the exact objective of gaslighting (nt) William Seger 22 hrs ago #60
No, you have not lost your mind. Susan Calvin 22 hrs ago #61
About that money Timewas 22 hrs ago #62
Thanks redstatebluegirl 22 hrs ago #63
Grocery prices will keep going up womanofthehills 22 hrs ago #64
Order TACOs RFN malaise 22 hrs ago #65
I keep extra regular food, and a small Ilsa 22 hrs ago #67
There are gerryatwork 22 hrs ago #71
It looks like dump blinked MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #72
No you are being prudent biophile 3 hrs ago #77
I've been thinking of doing the same. Just haven't gotten ass in gear to do it. 50 Shades Of Blue 3 hrs ago #78
I got extra can goods and make sure I have extra pet food too. I understand. TommieMommy 3 hrs ago #79
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