The election

I'm not happy with the outcome of the election and I expect a recession, violence, and suffering. I'm most upset with the media for concentrating on the personality rather than the policies.

I wish people would stop paying attention to the buffoon at the top and watch what his lieutenants are doing. The buffoon feeds on publicity and is a distraction from all the horrible things happening in the background. Sadly any new organization that depends on ratings will focus solely on the buffoon.

I wish people would stop watching television and using social media altogether but I know that's a pipe dream.

I thought there was good advice in this article

...You can influence him by making him feel good. There are already people like Steve Bannon who appear ready to use him for their own ends. The GOP is excited to try. Watch them, not him.

...Whenever possible, do not focus on the narcissist or give him attention. Unfortunately we can’t and shouldn't ignore the president, but don’t circulate his tweets or laugh at him—you are enabling him and getting his word out. (I've done this, of course, we all have… just try to be aware.) Pay attention to your own emotions: Do you sort of enjoy his clowning? Do you enjoy the outrage? Is this kind of fun and dramatic, in a sick way? You are adding to his energy. Focus on what you can change and how you can resist, where you are. We are all called to be leaders now, in the absence of leadership.

I wish we could be discussing how bad healthcare is today rather than the buffoon's misspelled tweets while his white supremacist administration is working to make it even worse.

posted by na on January 7, 2017 10:28