Is this really happening? I have a desire for national redemption, I still want a restoration of my faith in my fellow citizens... But this conflict isn't doing it for me.... Should we be mourning/stampeding our state capitals. I am finding it quite difficult to take in ... weep or rejoice, weep or rejoice...
I too have been gleeful about the Rs diminishing standings. I have been cycling between shock over the absurdity of the dishonest proclamations, joyful about the Democratic standing strong, laughing, recommending comment, after comment, skipping, singing tra la la ... Thrilled at the possibility that maybe we will actually have the chance of running all three branches of government soon and able to run them for a few years.. Concerned about the impact of the shut down, but hopeful that we are on the right path.
BUT - As of this afternoon, I am getting really concerned that the debt ceiling, really could be breached.... That they really are absurd enough to treat this as an opportunity!
Is this really is an attempt at revolutionary change - walk me off the ledge... Please..
I even went back and read the first of my small list of diaries on this site from March 08.
Key point for me then and still is - Are we all in this together or are we each alone?
I had a desire for redemption, wanting a restoration of my faith in my fellow citizens...
But instead I am feeling fearful, and chatting with folks about how many guns are in this country and how bad it could be....if economy shuts down and ....
Diaries and comments don't seem like the appropriate response with the "breach" 100 hours away.... And what appears to be a passive aggressive revolution .....
Please advise!