Today we will have a new president who objectifies women and makes jokes about sexually assaulting them, who doesn’t value diversity and who thinks some of the institutions he will be heading are a joke. He has to place a hand on a bible today and I wonder if he even believes in that. I feel sad, angry, and hurt. I don’t want to be political here but these are my feelings.
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Today is a day I would’ve drunk myself to oblivion.
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It’s a done deal in one hour. We need to pick ourselves up @Elisabeth!
I do not live there but he was voted in after all. I never thought I could live without beer, I proved myself wrong.
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Definitely would be drinking on this day. It’s a very sad day for America. 
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People everywhere are angry and I’ve personally seen peaceful conversations turn ugly once this topic comes up.
I guess all we can do is be happy that we are choosing to stay in control of ourselves because I know mu tongue gets a little more fired up once I start drinking. At least now we can maintain our dignity along with our opinions. sigh
I vote sobriety. Lol
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Yes, it’s true @Naturehippy things are made so much uglier when we drink. Thank you for the reminder.
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My favorite reminder when dealing with people who are all worked up and influenced by alcohol…
“A wise man once said, nothing.” I’ve said a lot of nothing lately lol
hug happy Friday!
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While I am not happy about this new President I don’t think this is just a USA issue. The whole world is following the same path. So far I am happy with Canada but this nationalist sentiment is growing here too. I fear for the world for the next few decades.
BUT, I think to just sit and drink is similar to wallowing. The best thing to fore me to do is keep a clear mind, speak out and fight this.
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I’m glad someone brought the topic up. In November…watching those results come in…slamming down wine faster and faster as each hour passed.
I was so upset…and the hangover the following day just made it that much worse. It’s a good reminder of why it’s better to be sober. I definitely would be drinking today, and crying, and yelling at the TV. Not productive at all.
I wish I could participate in the Women’s March tomorrow but unfortunately I can’t. Anyone who is going please be safe and take care of each other.
It’s going to be a long 4 years but we are stronger sober and drinking ourselves into oblivion will only make it less tolerable. Stay strong ladies. This too shall pass.
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I wasn’t going to go even though there is one being held up here…because I felt “not my country, not my protest”…but I think it is more the movement I would like to protest rather than the man. Maybe I will go.
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I am marching in San Diego tomorrow. 
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That’s fantastic! I wish I wasn’t working tomorrow so I could attend the march in Los Angeles.
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I think it is safe to say that we will Make Sobriety Great Again! Sorry, had to. 
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Haha awesome. I’m glad I don’t have to drink today to cope. My hubby watched it this morning, and I was like, nope!
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You are not alone in how you feel. Trust me.
He’s had the codes for half a day and we’re all still here - which is temporarily reassuring.
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@Ace1, your comment was fucking Epic man!
@Elisabeth, and your meme is straight up thug girlfriend!
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Good, now I know I absolutely cannot drink since sobriety is great again @Ace1. Thanks for that!! 
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