I read the news daily. I read Daily Kos daily. I listen to people daily. I'm fucking sick of feeling outraged and embarrassed.
We all see the nonsense that comes out of the White House on a daily basis. Whether it's Sarah Hucka-fuckhername or Mango Unchained himself, it's lies. Its been lies for over two years. But for whatever reason, respectable and not-so-respectable news outlets always try to grab "both sides" of the story.
At this point in American history, there are not two legitimate sides. One wants democracy (that'd be people that think Trump is a skidmark on the underwear of history), and one that that's trying to reinstate Fascists. Sure, they give themselves cute names like "Freedom Caucus" and "Tea Party" and "Republican", but they all mean the same thing. They want power at any cost, and if it hurts you to get their power, well, fuck you.
I personally can't do more than I already do. I donate to funds like Act Blue monthly. I've donated to those in a pinch here on DKos. I've knocked doors. I've printed factsheets. I've reanimated the skeleton of Abraham Lincoln just to high-five him. (Okay, maybe I made that last one up.)
The point is, every single fucking day, we get word of a new atrocity, be it national or international, and every single fucking day, no one does shit about it. I'm in no position to direct the government, but jesus christ, can someone stand up and say, "Hey, uh, no, fuck that. It's stupid!" I don't want strongly worded complaints -- they do nothing. I don't want censures. They do nothing. I want action.
The enablers have to be disabled. The hangers-on need to let go. The bullshit needs to stop.