I’ve been thinking about Berlin, likely because if I didn’t have Woody, I’d have already bought a ticket, and I’d be selling everything but a few paintings my brother gave me.
I just upped my founding membership x10 because you have written my anger so well that I can just refer ppl to this post whenever anyone asks why I don’t _____ any more and why I’m so ____ all the time now and if I’m ever going to ______ again and I’ll feel better if I read this poem.
Thank you. I’m angry and so depressed by the absolute ignorance of even the good people around me. And yes, we all know “good people” who voted for the lunatic.
I’ve been grieving for a week and don’t think it will end soon. I want to turn off the news but I need to be informed. Ugh…
I too considered leaving. Ireland. I could do it. My dog is not a prohibited breed. I still consider my options but include stay and fight. Fight for the country I believe in, fight for my home and the future of the children of my friends.
My first choice would be Ireland. Have never met a more welcoming bunch of people. (Guinness, Smithwicks, New Castle Brown.....just to name a few of my faves) Unfortunately, my grandfather was the 7th of 10 children but the first to be born in America so I can't use the Grandparent work around to gain citizenship.
I have thought about Canada.
Also, I am totally on board with the Clinton hate, totally. This country sure does "love" its women......
According to my desperate googling that may be wrong, I was under the impression great grandparents count. Unfortunately I’m Scottish and Scottish and Scottish and English. Yes I double checked. Jesus.
As bad as it was from 2016-2021, it's going to get so much fucking worse.
I feel like I'm drowning - physically feel the pressure of the crushing weight of it all.
I want to go somewhere but I don't even know where to go.
My family, my friends...we can't all go.
I always thought I'd want a commune until I realized I'd be with the same people forever. Nobody is that great for each other all the time.
You're right, everyone will put their heads down and deal with it. It's all been normalized already and in order to function - in order to get through each fucking day - we have to put our heads down.
I mean hooray for end-stage Capitalism but a lot of people didn't think about what comes after that. I'm so sad for my parents who can't believe they are witnessing the same shit and for my daughter who can't believe in a future. If we're lucky, some massive weather event will take us out before the fascism does.
Ooooooh, how? I have dual citizenship with England and often daydream of moving there (of course, they have their own problems but not like ours) but, like Lauren, I get stuck on how to get my dog there. At 35 pounds, she's too big for main cabin (my kitty will fit) but is definitely not going in cargo hold. I can only come up with a boat! Insight welcome! Thank you!
Loved this post. I appreciate you bringing up Bill Clinton. I hated how he got a pass by some groups. No idea where it all ends up. Not looking forward to finding out.
Reading this in Berlin and, while I am increasingly disappointed with the politics here, it is still fucking awesome. Thank you for writing about my adopted city with such love. And yeah, you should come! You and the dog! (I fear I need to warn you beer is more expensive now).
Ah, I've thought so many of these things, this week. My dog is also a problem... but yes, looking at Costa Rica, maybe Canada. I have to look into how MUCH of a mixed breed is prohibited... I think it's going to be so much worse this time around and I am struggling to find the energy to fight it.
I just wish I could be there when all the (mostly young) people who didn’t vote for Kamala as a protest against the USA’s support of Israel realize they in fact doomed the Palestinians to further decimation and landlessness. Well done!! /s
I just upped my founding membership x10 because you have written my anger so well that I can just refer ppl to this post whenever anyone asks why I don’t _____ any more and why I’m so ____ all the time now and if I’m ever going to ______ again and I’ll feel better if I read this poem.
Thank you? I think? Jesus Christ we’re so fucked but I do appreciate it.
Thank you. I’m angry and so depressed by the absolute ignorance of even the good people around me. And yes, we all know “good people” who voted for the lunatic.
I’ve been grieving for a week and don’t think it will end soon. I want to turn off the news but I need to be informed. Ugh…
I too considered leaving. Ireland. I could do it. My dog is not a prohibited breed. I still consider my options but include stay and fight. Fight for the country I believe in, fight for my home and the future of the children of my friends.
Turn off the news. Honestly. Check the guardian or whatever in the morning. There’s no need to know it all. It’s too much. I’m sorry.
Jesus this is an incredible piece of writing. Holy crap.
Thank you 🙏🏽
My first choice would be Ireland. Have never met a more welcoming bunch of people. (Guinness, Smithwicks, New Castle Brown.....just to name a few of my faves) Unfortunately, my grandfather was the 7th of 10 children but the first to be born in America so I can't use the Grandparent work around to gain citizenship.
I have thought about Canada.
Also, I am totally on board with the Clinton hate, totally. This country sure does "love" its women......
According to my desperate googling that may be wrong, I was under the impression great grandparents count. Unfortunately I’m Scottish and Scottish and Scottish and English. Yes I double checked. Jesus.
As one of my neice's friends once said, "shit sucks"
As bad as it was from 2016-2021, it's going to get so much fucking worse.
I feel like I'm drowning - physically feel the pressure of the crushing weight of it all.
I want to go somewhere but I don't even know where to go.
My family, my friends...we can't all go.
I always thought I'd want a commune until I realized I'd be with the same people forever. Nobody is that great for each other all the time.
You're right, everyone will put their heads down and deal with it. It's all been normalized already and in order to function - in order to get through each fucking day - we have to put our heads down.
I mean hooray for end-stage Capitalism but a lot of people didn't think about what comes after that. I'm so sad for my parents who can't believe they are witnessing the same shit and for my daughter who can't believe in a future. If we're lucky, some massive weather event will take us out before the fascism does.
I know how to get your dog to Europe. Just saying.
I may need this information.
Ooooooh, how? I have dual citizenship with England and often daydream of moving there (of course, they have their own problems but not like ours) but, like Lauren, I get stuck on how to get my dog there. At 35 pounds, she's too big for main cabin (my kitty will fit) but is definitely not going in cargo hold. I can only come up with a boat! Insight welcome! Thank you!
Loved this post. I appreciate you bringing up Bill Clinton. I hated how he got a pass by some groups. No idea where it all ends up. Not looking forward to finding out.
Fuck that guy. It’ll be interesting I guess? Interesting and deeply tacky.
Hey there's a room for you and Woody here if you need it. But yeah we're going. Ireland first but maybe Berlin.
Ireland’s nice I hear. Godspeed.
Reading this in Berlin and, while I am increasingly disappointed with the politics here, it is still fucking awesome. Thank you for writing about my adopted city with such love. And yeah, you should come! You and the dog! (I fear I need to warn you beer is more expensive now).
I’ll take more expensive beer and disappointing politics over this impending shitshow.
Ah, I've thought so many of these things, this week. My dog is also a problem... but yes, looking at Costa Rica, maybe Canada. I have to look into how MUCH of a mixed breed is prohibited... I think it's going to be so much worse this time around and I am struggling to find the energy to fight it.
I don’t have it in me either. Costa Rica sounds nice. Anyplace but here sounds nice. I still think borrowing DNA from other dogs is a solid plan.
I could see the pigs in the mirror.
I think they looked happy.
They still look angry to me.
Totally down for a city instead of a commune, but I still want a Bronco. And a beer would be nice.
It wouldn't have made a difference if he'd raped dogs. If that helps. Also, Uruguay?
So eloquent. Once again, I’m glad to be a paid subscriber.
Thank you
Such a good piece. Well put.
I just wish I could be there when all the (mostly young) people who didn’t vote for Kamala as a protest against the USA’s support of Israel realize they in fact doomed the Palestinians to further decimation and landlessness. Well done!! /s