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In reply to the discussion: I am terrified. [View all]

Maru Kitteh

(31,804 posts)
37. Maybe a little.
Tue Apr 7, 2026, 05:55 PM
7 hrs ago

But haven’t we all?



Tomorrow will be another day. You’re not in Ukraine. That’s one thing to be grateful for. Imagine how those people have been feeling for years on end now.

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