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25. I'm kind of going the other way, not that I planned to.

Reply to the_liberal_grandpa (Original post)

Sun Jan 19, 2025, 01:38 PM

Jan 19

Life is what happens to you while you're making other plans.
---William Gaddis

I had planned on leaving the country before this point because of youknowwho coming into power again.

But I didn't leave the country. I didn't even renew my passport - I kept putting it off, and putting it off

I had joined BlueSky when it was announced here on DU.

I was never on Facebook or Instagram etc.

I became more active on BlueSky - and I continue to be on it A LOT.

I also attended the Peoples March (Jan 18th).

And it looks like I need to be more and more active and involved.

Staying and more involved. Not my original plan.

But it looks like I need to do this instead.

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Farewell DU [View all] the_liberal_grandpa Jan 19 OP

From one liberal grandpa to another: Aristus Jan 19 #1

My wife and I are doing the same thing, at least for Monday. Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 19 #57

What a great idea! claudette Jan 19 #2

Those who voted for Trump undoubtedly included millions who had previously called themselves Democrats. elocs Jan 19 #37

Some people on Youtube and I'm sure other video sites have put Maraya1969 Jan 19 #59

I'm almost there with you. William769 Jan 19 #3

Seems like I'll have the site to myself ck4829 Jan 19 #4

I'll be in and out BOSSHOG Jan 19 #15

No, you will be stuck with me, you poor thing. niyad Jan 19 #26

You'll all be entitled to.... COL Mustard Jan 19 #32

Which we all eagerly await! niyad Jan 19 #43

Check Yourself! ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #47

See you all here tomorrow. MontanaMama Jan 19 #52

I'm checking in now and will probably do so again this evening. lark Jan 20 #112

The only hitch is cilla4progress Jan 19 #5

Sometimes you have to lose your mind to come to your senses. Fritz Perls Ping Tung Jan 19 #6

I have this on my agenda... ProudMNDemocrat Jan 19 #7

Great idea. jeffreyi Jan 19 #8

Same here. JohnSJ Jan 19 #9

This upcoming disaster is making me sick CountAllVotes Jan 19 #10

Hang in there yourself, and try and find something to distract yourself which you find enjoyable. c-rational Jan 19 #12

I'm 82, long over the work market. I'm scared to death. Paper Roses Jan 19 #17

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i don't know what your situation is with your kids orleans Jan 19 #56

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Sounds like a good plan Clouds Passing Jan 19 #11

Not bad advice at all! BobTheSubgenius Jan 19 #13

Respectfully disagree Joe Nation Jan 19 #14

Respectfully, it's only 72 hours. chowder66 Jan 19 #33

I'm going with the same theory as you. n/t yellow dahlia Jan 19 #93

Will be reading a textbook on architecture so Prairie_Seagull Jan 19 #16

I don't know when and if my blackout will end. Boomerproud Jan 19 #18

You can run but you can't hide. Sneederbunk Jan 19 #19

Every one deserves some R & R. surfered Jan 19 #20

With you Wild blueberry Jan 19 #21

DU has a wealth of non news groups Kaleva Jan 19 #22

Good Point ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #50

Starting tonight, I'm going to spend more time elsewhere on DU Kaleva Jan 19 #91

I Wish That... ProfessorGAC Jan 19 #98

My wallet will close for 72 hours after the inauguration perdita9 Jan 19 #23

YES! SWBTATTReg Jan 19 #95

I'm kind of going the other way, not that I planned to. SupportSanity Jan 19 #25

I prefer Substack over Bluesky RicROC Jan 19 #69

Good idea SallyHemmings Jan 19 #27

You will be sorely missed JoseBalow Jan 19 #28

good idea! Evolve Dammit Jan 19 #29

I may never come back ... it's too bleak, even here LSparkle Jan 19 #30

Instead of shutting yourself away... COL Mustard Jan 19 #31

Great idea. Bluethroughu Jan 19 #34

Smart move LilElf70 Jan 19 #35

mixed feelings RecoveringJournalist Jan 19 #36

A 72 hour break is not the end of the world. niyad Jan 19 #41

Trump is piece of shit Skittles Jan 19 #70

Ignorance, hate and shit can have a short life span. Aussie105 Jan 19 #86

in his case it has NOT Skittles Jan 19 #89

Trump is piece of shit Skittles Jan 19 #71

With Trump in office it's easy to stay informed. LeftInTX Jan 20 #103

Great idea! Think I will do the same. I do not once want to see that f..k face PortTack Jan 19 #38

well, thank goodness markie Jan 19 #39

One dares to dream!!! niyad Jan 19 #45

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In preparation for the future DENVERPOPS Jan 19 #42

I can do that...except for the Ohio State - Notre Dame game Monday night. QED Jan 19 #44

And the Australian Open tennis (while I can stay awake). Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #77

Hey, "Star Trek" will be how I get through it. calimary Jan 19 #46

That's my solution too! byronius Jan 19 #48

Meet you at Quark's. calimary Jan 19 #51

Is there a Trek marathon on somewhere? 3catwoman3 Jan 19 #87

I don't know. That would be WAAAAAAAY COOL!!! calimary Jan 20 #100

Would that we could beam TCF and all his supporters into a holodeck where they would think... 3catwoman3 Jan 20 #101

For some reason, I'm just not there yet with "Strange New Worlds". calimary Jan 20 #108

Great idea! I'll be joining you! KPN Jan 19 #49

Our plan AverageOldGuy Jan 19 #53

Letter from a Birmingham Jail is BarbD Jan 19 #83

TCM on 01/21/2025 bmichaelh Jan 19 #54

Great movies! Ishoutandscream2 Jan 19 #76

DU is about all I will be able to handle. Katinfl Jan 19 #55

SAME NotHardly Jan 19 #58

I'm visiting my apolitical friends for a few days LiberalLovinLug Jan 19 #60

Just bought a book about a pioneering female anthropologist Attilatheblond Jan 19 #61

Great advice. I am started a great book 2 days ago. Raven123 Jan 19 #62

Cleaning the litter box, turning over the compost. .oh wait, a neighbor niyad Jan 19 #94

I will be concentrating on the Australian Open, re-watching the Darrell Brooks trial, reading, LoisB Jan 19 #63

Go Coco; go Tommy! In doubles, go Taylor T! Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #78

Yes! LoisB Jan 19 #81

And go, Learner Tien! Nt spooky3 Jan 19 #96

Madison Keys beat Rybakina. Nt spooky3 Jan 20 #104

She is making quite a run. It looks like Tien's spectacular run might have run out of fuel LoisB Jan 20 #105

Yes, he's played some long matches. Ben Shelton took set 1. spooky3 Jan 20 #106

the_liberal_grandpa.......... Upthevibe Jan 19 #64

I stopped watching any MSM the day after the election... Tom_Foolery Jan 19 #65

Pre-spring cleaning, chess and reading 📕 live love laugh Jan 19 #66

Save your sanity with DownriverDem Jan 19 #67

Doing the same! My mental health cannot stand a glimpse of cheeto or hear his shit voice. Ziggysmom Jan 19 #68

So you mean "luego" RussBLib Jan 19 #72

If I hear that the Capitol implodes Ojerly Jan 19 #73

Time out bernieb Jan 19 #74

Truly excellent notion Tweedy Jan 19 #75

See you later LetMyPeopleVote Jan 19 #79

You've got it! pandr32 Jan 19 #80

The Inauguration will be on Aussie TV! Live! At 3 am! Aussie105 Jan 19 #82

So I guess it's kinda like the King's coronation? All over the world? LeftInTX Jan 20 #102

Already ignoring the orange monstrosity. Do not want to hear it or see it. Dorothy V Jan 19 #84

This liberal yellowdawg groks your idea! ananda Jan 19 #85

A hearty recommend to this post. valleyrogue Jan 19 #88

I will boycott the news tomorrow except for DU MustLoveBeagles Jan 19 #90

Regrettably Just Jerome Jan 19 #92

I got a book to read, and homework to do FirstLight Jan 19 #97

Do what you have to do Dem4life1234 Jan 19 #99

Yes indeed those are my plans peacebuzzard Jan 20 #107

Thursday sounds good to me, liberal_grandpa, ReRe Jan 20 #109

Already On It erpowers Jan 20 #111

Good advice. I still want to see Rachel M. and Laurence O. I won't be looking at MSM. akbacchus_BC Jan 20 #113

I'm with ya. No clicks coming from my devices. NT SayItLoud Jan 20 #114

OK...you know general strikes kind of got killed clear back in 1947 with the Taft-Hartley Act PatrickforB Jan 20 #115