TRUMPISM and YOUR LIFE

 GLOOM and DOOM

That is lately what I have been reading, when the subject of Trump comes up.

HE will not accept a loss if he loses the election in Nov. and if forced out may urge his followers to revolt.

IF he does win, he will create a Nazi-like regime in the U.S.

REALLY?

Without naming names I even know a few people on these forums who have said they are getting depressed over what might happen.

ME?

Well, I am more even-keeled, some would say not concerned "enough", or that I am too optimistic or see the world through rose-colored glasses.

BUT I UNDERSTAND we all internalize the world around us and react differently to stimuli, and no doubt about it:

TRUMP CAN STIMULATE!

I feel things could get a lot worse if Trump wins again, but am less likely to believe there will be another Civil War if he loses.

As for HOW BAD - no, we will not end up with another Fascist regime. We will have more protests, more riots, more mudslinging, more angst, more partisanship, our climate will decline, we will lose more respect in the world, we will bicker more with our neighbors who view the world differently than we do.

BUT brownshirts? NAH, won't happen. My life will be more or less the same as it is now, I will have my family and friends, my comfortable life, and despite Trump, weed will become more universally legal, more people will invest in solar panels and electric cars, and we will still have freedom of expression.

WE MIGHT have to adjust our travel plans though, I would be loathe to vacation in any Red state that encourages gun ownership, and I would probably be VERY upset were I female with Red states attacks on abortion rights, and we may lose Obamacare, which would be the death knell for Republicans if our health care costs go through the roof, which they will.

BUT what about YOU?

Do you really believe the world will end if Trump loses or is re-elected? IS IT really enough of a concern to keep you up at night? DOES all things Trump distract you from the joys of life?

NO VALUE JUDGMENT HERE: we are all wired differently, not everyone can be a SNOWFLAKE, but the question is a serious one:

HOW MUCH DOES TRUMPISM EFFECT YOUR LIFE? YOUR PEACE OF MIND? YOUR OUTLOOK?