2020 was… truly unique. It was so hard to stay away from doom scrolling, and I (and many others) were pretty disillusioned by the sad fact that so much of our country legitimately supported the Orange Man. I didn’t get a wink of sleep the night of the election because I genuinely considered it to be a make or break decision for America.

My point is that looking back on it, in the end the only real difference I made was at the ballet box. This year I’m going for the Head-in-the-Sand approach. I’m done with the political memes. Done with the Twitter screenshots. It just riles me up and this year I’m gonna do my best to fight that.

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      We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.

      -James Baldwin

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      Depending on your situation, politics can actually be life and death. Someone who is chronically ill and needs medication may not do well under a Republican federal gov. If you’re a woman, voting Republican is a vote against women’s healthcare. If you’re a muslim, voting Republican is a vote against you personally. If you’re a student, voting Republican is a vote for higher student debt. If you’re black, voting Republican is a vote for less police accountability. If you’re working class, voting Republican is a vote for your boss to get a raise while you get a paycut.

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        Thinking dems are any different from republicans is dreaming. Its all the same shit. You wanna better life you got to think outside this left/right box and stop fighting eachother and start talking.