2020--The Worst Year I Have Ever Known

2020 has been inarguably the worst year since I was born in 1959.  There have been many years that have rocked our nation, but nothing like this.  When scholars had stated over the years that democracy is fragile, I had no idea that in a few short years one leader, with his asslickers, has shaken all of our institutions one by one.  It's astonishing. 

Here we are. We lost a giant in Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg death.  It's a shit show. Mitch McConnell couldn't even wait until she was buried next to her husband to throw a molotov cocktail into his "thoughts and prayers" comment.  He wants to overthrow the Affordable Care Act aka Obamacare.  Do all of you understand what that means?  

Since my husband joined the lucky ranks of Medicare, I have been floundering to get health insurance. I have been fortunate enough to have friends that have their own businesses and can hire me and cover me.  It's not easy.  I am uncovered for two months now. I called the "marketplace" and was able to get a less than plan for two months that will moderately cover me for some hospitalization. I was turned down by another because of my pre-existing condition, multiple sclerosis.  So for the months of September and October, I have to be overly cautious that nothing terrible happens to me physically and I have to stretch my medication until I am covered again.  My medication out of pocket through GoodRX is $8000.00 a month!!!! 

Do all of you understand what's going on in this Country?  Do you understand that most people over a certain age have pre-existing conditions?  If you have survived COVID-19, you may also be considered, for your future healthcare, to have a pre-existing condition.  Are you listening and watching what's being said from the White House podiums?  Listening? Reading?

The Country is at a crossroads. I don't understand anyone voting again for the current President. I don't even understand sitting this out. Can you not see how dire things are to save our democracy?  If you're a Republican through and through, it's time to look deep in your souls, close your eyes, and imagine the world you want.  I want a world where we can trust our institutions, that people act dignified, that lead the entire Country not just some.  We have had to live through a world where children are ripped away from their Mamas, steep rises in anti-Semitism, racism, homophobia, xenophobia, and a complete lack of clarity and leadership when we needed it most, a pandemic the likes of which we have not seen.  

I posted a query to try to understand why one would vote for Drumpf again.  I got one private response. Where are the rest of you to defend your position. I really am trying to understand.  At this point, I'm out. I've tried to understand. I've tried to see the other side.  The economy sucks unless you're in the stock market. Jobs are harder than ever to come by. So it's not the economy.  Americans can't pay rent or bills. It's bleak. Once upon a time we were looked to for guidance and leadership, now our former allies look to each other, not to us. This President loves all the dictators in the world. He has bent over for Putin, Kim Jong Un, Erdogan, and the rest of the non-democratic rulers.  We have lost Canada. Canada! The shit he's said about our military?? I can't believe that's not a deal breaker for everyone. He likes soldiers that don't die??!! Who doesn't? They are all heroes. They fought valiantly for our beliefs and our Country. Disrespecting the military? Really?? That didn't do it for you? One thing he may have done was assist in an agreement between the UAE and Bahrain with Israel, though I'm sure that he's getting something out of it.  Time will tell. He is a fucking shit stirrer with no regard to consequences. He proves it everyday. Over 204,000 people have died from Covid-19. Crickets. Nothing, Rien, Nada. 

Hey listen up, if a vaccine comes through, let's make the White House go first, then Republican members of Congress, then the rest of us after we see how that goes.

Since 1973, Republicans have not been able to get out of women's uteruses. Every election. It's terribly difficult to bear. Now they may get it. They may be able to overturn Roe V. Wade, but they can't stop back alley abortions and needless deaths of women who make the painstaking decision to terminate a pregnancy.  There are a million reasons why and they're none of our business.  As a great woman once said, they're not pro-life, they're pro-birth. They're done after that. Done. Good luck.

Though I've disagreed with much of the Republican platform over the years, I never once doubted Republicans' love of Country. Now I do. I'm nervous and scared for my children's future and their children's future.  

Tonight is the first debate (9pm EDT) between the President and Vice President Joe Biden.  Decided or not, everyone needs to watch. Hear the words that come out of each of their mouths without edits. I do feel that the future is on the line. Take this seriously. Register to vote. Plan how you're going to get your vote done. This is far more important than any vote in the past 60 years. A non-voter is a vote for things to remain the same. Don't let that happen. Choose Country over Party just this once, I implore you.

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@DianaPodolsky