Other Triggered By Trump

[hodge]

@Nessa7, I used to feel that way when Cheney would go to South Dakota to "hunt" every year. It was on one of those trips that he infamously shot a friend of his in the face. And he didn't actually hunt. It was one of those places where they release birds and animals for a hunting party so they're easier to kill. Ugh.

 

[Nessa7]

Gross. I don't have a problem with normal hunting because a lot of people around here do eat game and it has a positive effect on the environment. I'd never do it, but it doesn't bother me even though I don't eat any red meat. Lazy hunting like that is messed up.

Now that he's gone and we're father from the last debate, I think I am cycling around to being furious. I have a degree in political science, so I am sometimes mad that Trump is trying to chase me away from it. Thinking of the election as a conflict between me and one of the candidates isn't the must rational way of going about things, but I'm less sad and it lets me do more of the things that I normally enjoy.

 

[hodge]

Yeah, it's totally messed up "hunting." Cheney still probably goes there, but at least I don't have to hear about it now.

I think being furious is a good sign. It's no fun to be angry, but, for me anyway, it's a step up from feeling like a deer in the headlights (sorry for the comparison). I'm, not there yet. So I'm still staying away from the TV. I hate not being up on what's going on, so I can handle scanning the headlines and maybe reading 1-2 stories a day.

My T and my husband both are convinced Trump was acting that way at the last debate precisely in order to distract people from what was being said. T called his creepy behavior typically abusive. I don't know how anyone who's ever been abused can stand to even see him with that stupid cap and his near-constant petulant scowl or hear his loud bombastic voice.

 

[EveHarrington]

I'm finding comfort in knowing that he won't be getting the presidency at this point.

Those left supporting him? How are they NOT in that basket?

 

[hodge]

Amen, Michelle. Amen. Michelle Obama denounces Trump for 'bragging about sexually assaulting women' - CNNPolitics.com

I would love to vote for her someday.

 

[hodge]

My gut instinct about Michelle is that she's the real deal. What you see is what you get. I totally understand that she doesn't seek a political career and I don't blame her, but damn, I'd love to vote for her. I would be really surprised if anyone could dig up any dirt on her.

I think the fact that she can't stop thinking about this, either, points to her having similar experiences with many of us. She did mention enduring ugly comments from ignorant men while walking down the street. Been there, done that.

I hope the CNN headline is correct and that she does prove to be "The Closer" on this whole ordeal.

 

[Crow]

Lee Dobbs just tweeted put one of the nyt's women's address. Dear lord. Talk about shaming/endangering the victim.

 

[hodge]

Damn, what a cretin!

 

[hodge]

But then this is nothing new for Trumpsters. Remember how some of them publicized delegates' contact info before the Republican Convention? They have no decency nor respect for life and our Constitution.

 

[hodge]

Perhaps we could all use a moment of levity: US election: Australian MPs label Donald Trump 'revolting slug' - BBC News

 

[EveHarrington]

Leeds Dobbs just tweeted put one of the nyt's women's address. Dear lord. Talk about shaming/endang...

And this is EXACTLY why women don't come forward.

I seriously want all these damn deplorables to take a long walk off a short pier.

I feel with all this crap that I'm being violated all over again. I'm fast losing faith in humanity. I couldn't trust anyone before, now my trust meter has taken a nose dive. How do you heal that?

 

[Spacechick]

I am starting this thread as a specific place to discuss feelings about being triggered by Trump's words an...

I was just triggered about an hour ago when I was watching video of some awful and crude Trump supporters, saying things like "most of the women here would LOVE for Trump to grab their p***y," and "I'd love to grab p***y all day long!" just seeing those people and hearing them talk like that just killed me. then the memories start flooding back, my hands need something to wring, I start getting mad and start crying. I truly hate Trump and his followers.

Thank God I have a place where I can talk about it and not worry about people judging me or dismissing my feelings. I never knew this site existed until about 10 mins ago. I'm so thankfull I finally found a place to talk!