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GetRidOfThem

(869 posts) Tue Nov 24, 2020, 03:04 PM Nov 2020

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Could it be? I am beginning to be optimistic....

I just saw the presser with Biden announcing his new security cabinet. I think we have turned page in American history. His style is so different than sleepy Trumps. And his picks are actually looking professional. And I love John Kerry's new role...

How did other perceive the presser?

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Could it be? I am beginning to be optimistic.... (Original Post) GetRidOfThem Nov 2020 OP

It's sinking in for my mom, too. She's been inconsolable for 4 years Mike 03 Nov 2020 #1

That is a very personable reply... GetRidOfThem Nov 2020 #2

I also feel a burden being lifted. Chainfire Nov 2020 #3

For me it is not being grumpy... GetRidOfThem Nov 2020 #4

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)

1. It's sinking in for my mom, too. She's been inconsolable for 4 years

Reply to GetRidOfThem (Original post)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 03:13 PM

Nov 2020

and even after Election Day. She's finally expressing hope, and there was a laugh in her voice this morning.

GetRidOfThem

(869 posts)

2. That is a very personable reply...

Reply to Mike 03 (Reply #1)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 03:29 PM

Nov 2020

...I begin to realize how taxing all of this was on me, too.........

Chainfire

(17,530 posts)

3. I also feel a burden being lifted.

Reply to GetRidOfThem (Original post)

Tue Nov 24, 2020, 03:38 PM

Nov 2020

Maybe I will take a day off from being grumpy. Maybe not, it would scare my family.

GetRidOfThem

(869 posts)

4. For me it is not being grumpy...

Reply to Chainfire (Reply #3)

Sun Nov 29, 2020, 06:36 PM

Nov 2020

But it is being silent...

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