What I'm getting is that the only activism that counts is the activism posted on social media.

Sheesh. Twitter and Facebook did not exist in Dr. King's day, and he still managed to get a lot of shit done. The people talking shit about you for not expressing your social activism on social media would do well to remember that.

shrift, thank you for bring that into my life. I shall endeavor to post more dog photos in that manner.

I feel guilty I can't do more. And I'm so angry at the people who let this happen--protest voters, non-voters, "time for a change, but I'm not *really* a racist" voters. I've never felt so separate from the place I live like I do now. I'm super grateful that you're all here and this place exists.

Tep, I'm afraid I'd mention Dr. King and I'd get a blank stare.

-t, I'm imagining the power of the Holy Spirit zipped through the internet to make that correction. It's the dawn of a new age.

What I'm getting is that the only activism that counts is the activism posted on social media.

I mean, I know you know this, but that is 100% pure, Grade A bullshit.

Maria, I think it's fine to have your wall be whatever you need it to be. The most important thing we can do now is act, donate money, make the phone calls. That said,

How else can you get likes and hairpats for your good works?

This is hurtful. I am terrified for my family and others in harm's way. Expressing my rage and frustration is the only way I'm making it through these days - and by a fucking thread.

Expressing my rage and frustration is the only way I'm making it through these days - and by a fucking thread.

Yes, this and, also you posting about your rage and fear allows me to easily say I hear you and I share your rage and fear, for whatever that is worth. Of course, it's on me then to try to figure out what I can actually do to turn my feelings into action in whatever way I'm able.

What lisah said. {{{Glam and fam}}}

I'm not doing much on FB because it is still too upsetting, but I did take the time to put a whole bunch of people in my non-political group because I don't feel I should inflict my rage on people that never post that kind of stuff. The dog pictures can be shared with them. I know that means any political stuff is really preaching to the choir, but it has to be for now.

Yes, there are lots of other ways to make a difference. No right and wrong way. Although there was a wrong way to vote. That I stand by.

Maria, definitely time to disengage with some folks. You know what you do and can do and that's up to you. Me, I hardly ever post links to news or politics--I see all my friends posting the same articles and I comment and interact on those. But I don't generally feel like I need to add one more link--my friends are generally already seeing it?? And as you said, reality and calls and donations are more important than Facebook posts. :(

am assuming that it's Google Translate making my coworkers greeting to a customer whose first name is Jesus read "Hello Lord Jesus" but it is making me laug

That is amazing. Love it.

Timelies all!

Had a mammogram this morning. They're supposed to call me with the results, since something wasn't working there. Had another PT session at noon, and now I'm watching Drunk History.

and now I'm watching Drunk History.

Good call.