so this is where we are

There are 58,878,565 people who think President Bush is doing the right thing. I want to bury myself under my covers and not come out until it’s all over.

But it won’t be all over. Not in 4 years and not in 20. With a Republican conservative majority in all branches of our government, we’re going to be living the results of their social and economic policy, legislation, and court appointments for a long time.

How the fuck did this happen? This isn’t my country. These aren’t my fellow citizens.

I’m angry, confused and overwhelmingly sad. While I’m not surprised that I am disappointed, I am shocked at the depth of my despair. I feel like someone I care about has just died. Bush’s re-election (or election as it is) feels painfully personal.

I know that this election cycle is going to have positive effects on my life, but right now I can only flip between angry and numb.

When I get my head together, I’ll post articulately about how I feel about this election, but for right now, I am just sharing. The commiserating with friends is helping.