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I finally broke down sobbing in the shower this morning.

I know this isn't the end of the world.  I know we can last four more years.  But god, it's so hard to imagine what he might do now that he doesn't have to worry about re-election.  I've never been so ashamed of my country.  I don't understand how you can promote hate and become president.  Can someone please explain that in a way that makes sense?

Fuck.

One bright point for me

If nothing else, this disgusting debacle his convinced me that I am going to volunteer for Planned Parenthood when I get the chance.

If Steve says a damn thing today about this he's getting a punch to the throat.

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I'm feeling calm now.  Actually sort of hopeful.

It's hard to say why, knowing that 11 states are full of hateful, bigoted people, and knowing that a little over half the country doesn't think civil rights are so important.

But after reading some blogs and threads on this message board (which is full of intelligent, delightful people) about what can be done next...I don't know.  I know things are bad.  I know it's so easy to let exhaustion overtake us.  Hell, I've felt it all day.

But I also feel energized in a way I wasn't before.  This backlash against decency has made me decide that I'm going to do something.  I'm going to volunteer for what I believe in and not just pay attention during presidential election years and I'm going to work to make people understand.  Even if it's only a little bit, even if it's just in my tiny corner, it'll be my tiny corner that I'm working for.

He wants to take our rights away.  I'm going to put up a fucking fight.

Excuse this burst of stubbornness.  I'll most likely be sad and/or bitter in the morning.