Staring helplessly across the pond ...

[dizzojay]

I feel like I've witnessed a death today.  The death of tolerance, common sense, and basic decency.

I know, I'm sitting here in the UK, a convenient ocean away from ground zero, and a Trump supporter could be justified in telling me to mind my own business.  But you know what, I won't.

Because I'm scared.  Long term, I'm scared for the world at large, but on a more personal level I'm scared for all you lovely ladies on my F/list.  You're such a gloriously diverse bunch; I know some of you are members of the LGBT community, some of you are people of colour, people of different religions different cultures, different ethnicities and different backgrounds.  Some of you are living with physical conditions and mental health issues, but you all just keep on keeping on.  Between you all, you are what makes life's tapestry so rich and interesting, and so bloody rewarding.

And if that odious orange cretin and his creepy, uterus-obsessed VP won't see that, then that just shows what small-minded, bigoted pond scum they are.

I am truly, truly sorry. I wish there was something I could say to make it better.

There isn't.

I've cried for you all today.  Please know I'm thinking of you all xx

Comments

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

Helplessly nodding along with everything you said, bb ♥♥ i am crushed too, completely and utterly.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I'm not even over the shock yet. Just trying not to think too hard about it. Although the first indications from the motley shower of bigots and zealots he's pulling together aren't encouraging.

[anactoria.livejournal.com]

THIS, so much!!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you x

[deanshot1]

Everything you said I agree with wholeheartedly.
*hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

The world really is going to Hell. 2016 has got a lot to answer for :(

[zara-zee.livejournal.com]

Yes, yes, yes. I echo all these sentiments too.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[sasha-dragon.livejournal.com]

I'm so with you here, everything you've said is spot on and I'd never thought I'd hear my self say this. But I'm hoping for good health for Mr Trump, because the thought of his VP gaining control is beyond horrific

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Absolutely. Trump's a clown. We all know who the power behind that particular throne is. *Shudder*
Pence makes my skin crawl :(

[sillie]

This.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

All you said is so true, my dear. I can't find the right words about what happened yesterday.
and like you I'm scared for my lovely f-list, very scared and I feel helpless and still can't believe what happened.
The world will Change I think so all we can do is stick together, being here for each other and spreading pure love.
*loves and hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Love is the only defence against hate.
Hate (and trust me, I'm finding it VERY hard not to hate this bunch) only creates more hate. :(

[julchen11.livejournal.com]

Hate only creates more hate... that's so true.
Hate is an Emotion, People making our friends feel frightened, sad, scared are not worth ANY Emotion.

[candygramme.livejournal.com]

I'm with you. I don't know anyone on my flist, or wider in the whole of social media with whom I engage, who wanted this.

All I can do is repost what I am posting everywhere that will stay still long enough:

A List of Pro-Women, Pro-Immigrant, Pro-Earth, Anti-Bigotry Organizations That Need Your Support

Pick one and FIGHT BACK!

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you for these, I'll definitely have a look into them. :)

[moondropz.livejournal.com]

I have no words. I am still stunned and in denial.
*Hugs*

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I really can't blame you. I'm stunned and in denial, and he's not even our president.

[moondropz.livejournal.com]

It scares me to be honest. I can only hope he does better than what we've seen of him so far but I have my doubts. ;/

[ennisjackdean.livejournal.com]

The same from Canada. :(((

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
xxx

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

I agree with everything you've said, dizzo, it's been a very sad and distressing week.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I still can't watch the news at the moment. It's just too horrifying :(

[bluestar3317.livejournal.com]

I spoke with my Mom during the day on Election Day and she was worried about the US being the laughing stock of the world because so many people were voting for him. My family did what we could and we didn't vote for him.

I don't understand how he won. I am absolutely sick and disgusted with the result.

I want Obama to stay.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

I think most right minded people did.
I know I'm here on the outside looking in, but from where I was sitting, I think he was the best president the US had for a long time.

[be-my-precious.livejournal.com]

Thank you, Dizzo. Trying to hold all of my friends' heads high up over here.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Hugs from the UK. Keep up the good work.
x

[be-my-precious.livejournal.com]

I will give them all the hugs from the U.K. I'm sure they will appreciate it muchly.