Deep in my heart, I truly didn’t believe this outcome was possible. I’m not even thinking about what the next four year will be like- my brain hasn’t gotten that far: I’m just trying to understand how this happened. Trump is a mean, crude, sexist, racist, bully, and I’m deeply, deeply saddened that so many people voted for him. It makes me feel like an outsider in my own country. Maybe I’m the one who’s not seeing things correctly? I’m confused.
Remember what Barack Obama said on election day 2016: “No matter what happens, the sun will rise in the morning.” On this sad day, look for the sunrise, my friends.
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It’s shocking and it’s not – and I don’t know which is worse. Thinking of you, Jenny, and all of us…
Thanks Lindsay. I think it’s more sad to say it’s NOT shocking.
I’m so horrified that he’s won the popular vote this time in addition to the electoral college, Jenny…
I have the same sense of unreality as you do–am *I* the one not seeing things for what they are?
I’ve had the day to process it but I’m still confused. I wish someone could explain this to me.
I cannot believe this. I am in shock. I feel sick.
Me too julie.
Well said.
Thank you!
Yep, what Lindsey said, it’s shocking and completely not shocking. The sun still rose, though we’ve got clouds and rain here today. I woke up, took the dog out, and then had a nice little run in the rain before getting on the internets and seeing the election result.
Wow, you ran BEFORE checking the results? That’s discipline! I almost got up in the middle of the night to check.
Yes, I thought I was being hopeful but not expectant, but it turns out I was being hopeful. When I saw the news this morning, I just said, how? How is this possible? I don’t understand.
I was way more hopeful than I thought I would be- and this is what happens. I should have known better.
All we can do is move forward! I am just happy that it is not raining today in the PNW. I mean, its the little things, right?
Yep- we always have to keep moving forward.
Hug your daughter, Jenny. She’s going to need a lot of support in the coming years.
She’s not a hugger (at least with me.) But I’m here for her anyway.
I’m not American, but obviously the election results in your nation have major impacts for Canada (and the rest of the world!) I knew I was watching something historic either way and I really wanted to know the outcome in real time. I ended up with 3 hours sleep…and now have a pounding headache.
I knew the election could go either way, but last week someone asked me what I thought would happen and I said if someone handed me $1,000 and told me I HAD to place it on one candidate winning, I would guess Trump. So I wasn’t surprised, really (can anything be truly shocking after the last decade?)…but admit to being VERY surprised about the popular vote. I did NOT see that coming…
I don’t think anyone saw that one coming, Elisabeth. I don’t know what’s wrong with our country.
I am deeply saddened as well. Just got back from a 6 mile run which helped a bit. I, too, feel in the minority and don’t understand how most felt he was the better candidate. In 2016, people didn’t quite know what they were getting. In 2024, their choice was clear, and they chose someone who I loathe more than any politician that has been alive during my lifetime. I also think I have a unique view among many who voted for Harris because I USED TO BE A REPUBLICAN prior to the 2016 election. But this Republican Party is so very different than the decades leading up to this and now it’s hard to hope that the party will ever normalize/become more moderate.
Yes, people know exactly who Trump is this time and they voted for him anyway. It’s sickeing.
Trying…. I’m trying… Love from NJ.
Thank you Daria.
The first time I was in utter shock. Now I just wish I could be more surprised about it, but it’s just sad.
That’s exactly how I feel- the first time, shock. This time- sadness.
No words… One would think people would use their brains. Think. But no humanity is just plain stupid and self destructive. We are in for some dark years. Not only in the US…
I really don’t know what people are thinking. Are they really that stupid? Do they know something I don’t? It’s sad and scary.
I’m just deeply disappointed in this country, it makes me feel like women and minorities aren’t seen as human beings at all when clearly one candidate was MUCH better than the other and we still end up with the horrible choice, because he’s a rich white man. I’m honestly not sure what’s going to happen over the next 4+ years and it makes me sick and scared. My run this morning was very much needed but sadly not enough to combat all the feelings!
Yes, disappointment and sadness in our country. This is hard.
I am so devastated. I was hoping people would recognize the mistake of 2016 and not repeat it. I think a LOT of people think the economy will get better under Trump (which it won’t) but even still… this is a man who wants to be a fascist. He wants to take away the rights of immigrants and women and minorities. He failed us desperately during the pandemic. How did 72 million people think that is okay??? I just can’t believe we have to do this again.
It’s really disheartening to think that what it all boils down to, every time, is money. And, ignorance. Of course Kamala wasn’t going to “ruin” the economy! But people believed that.
really sorry Jenny and fellow US friends. Yes, look at the sun, it’s a new day and there’s always hope. But it is also okay to feel sad, angry, confused too.
Yes Coco, there’s always hope. Thank you.
Today I am going to cry and tomorrow I am trying find that stupid sunrise and figure out a way to support my children in this crazy time. We live in a bubble here and I am also wondering what I am missing.
Yes, today was for crying. Tomorrow, we move forward once again.
I also thought I was prepared for the disappointment, and I was not – it feels like a gut shot. My daughter is devastated and my friend’s son is in an actual mental health crisis over this (and we’re Canadian!). I had a busy work day today which was a good distraction. On to figuring out how to proceed, because screw this.
I can see how someone would be in a mental health crisis- it’s a terrible thing to have your faith in humanity destroyed.
I’m glad the election is behind us. I’m surprised he won. I think knowing the sun will rise tomorrow is a good approach.
Yes- at least we don’t have to hear all the ads and commercials anymore. There’s that!