Republican candidates for Congress generally outperformed their polls, they had a good election season. WHAT THAT MEANS… is Republicans showed up to vote, their votes were counted, … and enough of them chose not to vote for Trump. Also, Trump has been saying all along he wanted his supporters to show up at the polls even though his own votes are always mail in, as are the military not currently home to vote. So, naturally- the initial tallies would reflect a Trump lead. The dems have been telling their folks to get their votes in early – no surprise there are so many mail -ins….and due to COVID concerns, many people chose that option, dems and reps alike. It’s not rocket science, it’s not illegal and so far, despite even republican leaders asking the President and his campaign to show any proof at all that there is election fraud – ZERO. ZIP. CRICKETS. I’m seeing all kinds of crazy conspiracy crap and you know who’s whining the most? Those FUCK YOUR FEELINGS flag wavers. The most heartbreaking thing about this election for me is to see how nasty it has become, that neighbors and friends feel comfortable waving that particular flag on their houses, their boats, their trucks, their places of business.
Both parties have a lot of work to do. What we need is a government who can work together on the myriad of issues we have before us. What we need is for health care to be affordable, taxes to be fair and not outrageous as they are now for many, wages to be fair to the employer and the employee, equality for all in all aspects of life, we need to support our police, law and order and that does not exclude fair application of it. We need honesty and integrity from our elected officials, a rejuvenation of our infrastructure, a healthy respect for our environment and climate change, support for the business community and especially small businesses, and for all to realize that a pandemic should NEVER be a political talking point – we are all in this clusterfuck together and if we don’t start coming together no matter what they do in DC, we are all screwed. Every one of us. The Democratic and Republican parties have lost their way in some respects and we are all paying the price. Middle ground is the only way to come together and if you’re one of those chirping Civil War!… how you don’t see you will lose too is beyond the beyond.
We need a middle ground, and we need to stop attacking each other. We need a new breed of government who represents sound economic, health and environmental policy that benefits us all, not the elites who currently fund them. They aren’t in it for you, and the sooner we all figure that out, the better we will be for it. All of us, red, blue, white, black, yellow, brown, green.
I’ve had people mock me (of course behind my back but those things have a way of coming around) because I put my thoughts on the current state of things out here. I don’t see it as a waste of time…. I have always wanted what is best for this country, our people and our neighbors, the people in my life and outside of it… we all benefit from a better, kinder world. If my little space here containing my words sends out one little enlightening, encouraging ripple into a better world… it’s worth your criticism.
I pray that this election is proven to be a fair one, and if there is election fraud, let that be clear and resolved quickly, not fabricated.. and whomever wins ultimately, I pray that the first priority is to heal this divided nation – UNITY above all else. .. and that the majority of us wish for the same .
God Bless America 
I only hope that McConnell will work with Biden. They all need to meet in the middle and agree on getting things done. BYE_DON.
Excellent thoughts in this post.
One could just as easily say “I only hope Pelosi/Schumer will now work with Republicans.” If politicians, news media, and citizens will take a deep breath, sit down, and listen…all American citizens stand a chance of living the American dream rather than a nightmare that began when career politicians put their personal/partisan agendas ahead of the common good. As citizens of this great country, let’s stop fueling the fire and hold everyone to higher standards.
Congrats, America! You’ve got a grown-up in the White House again, unlike the whiny cry-baby con man who’s there now.
I so agree with you, Karen. Let’s hope that progress toward the middle can be made with all parties cooperating.
I refuse to accept statements that BOTH parties have work to do to make our country work. Democrats are not now, nor have they ever been, the problem. Republicans who smell power go berserk. They refuse to consider a Justice nominee from a duly elected Democratic president. The Republicans collectively tried to kill my healthcare more than 60 times, and are still trying. They stand silent when evil immigration policies are enacted. I cannot think of one positive thing they have done for the American people for 4 years–absolutely nothing for the common good. Good riddance I say to Trump’s loss, and let me celebrate for one fricking day please.
amen
So much here and in support of your writing, you wouldn’t put anything out there if you thought a difference of opinion would crush you. Comments crawl out of the woodwork from folks who feared a loss of friends or followers if they had voiced their opinions yesterday. Now that’s cringeworthy.
Good days ahead sister!
Jane ❤️
AMEN Jane 🙂 xo
Everything you said — spot on. Lots of work. Not taking the Senate and losing some house seats was a bit of a blog and disturbing to know that so many still will back his people. Yes, both sides have lot of work to do to reach some healing. But oh, what a relief…..