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Rebecca Woods-Hill's avatar

We need you. Exhausted we are. Angry we are. Frustrated we are. But never never with you. Thank you. Stay with us.

Jami Murdoch's avatar

I have no spouse, no children, no friends in deep red Pennsylvania to balance me. I'm in tears so often about what's happening to our government.

If I can't find friends in person here, please friend me. I need a compassionate voice.

Jenny B's avatar

Jami, I just followed you. You are not alone my friend. With the caveat that I'm not online that often, please do reach out if you need to. And look up if there's a local Indivisible group anywhere near you. Even if it's hours away, many of them are meeting online. I'm part of two in my area, and it's been a lifesaver even though I'm in a blue state ❤️✨💞

Sher''s avatar

Same here..I just followed you both.

Ann's avatar

I hate e saying what im going to say be careful i had someone by thevvs imitials MD. A big time scammer. Checked and verified. So unless you c a n verify a friend seeker keep this in mind. I reported to Substack but never heard back however I blocked him everywhere. Now they use another person's foto and can even do a video with AI. So please be careful.

Cloudypdx's avatar

I just followed you

Lisa Helland's avatar

You are “my dog with a bone” and I am sooooo grateful for your grit. Bless you for your heart and soul! I will always one of your biggest fans!!!!

Jennivieve's avatar

I am a bedridden blue dot surrounded by a sea of red. I would love to have a friend!

AbbyRoad's avatar

Hi! I’m a blue dot in a sea of red in florida, too.

You’ve got a friend. You are not alone.

Clark Walker's avatar

I'm a blue dot in Texas . I'm with you.

Sally D.'s avatar

Same here, Clark.

Kolokia's avatar

Jami - I'll be your online friend.

Robot Bender's avatar

Me, too. I just followed you.

Kolokia's avatar

Oh yes, I followed and sent a message Jami - forgot to mention that.

PrayUSA's avatar

I'm getting really really tired of MAGAs.

B. Wells's avatar

They are exhausting. But take heart, they are also cracking.

Clark Walker's avatar

They have a lot of hate in them and are venting through Trump.

Donna Lovern's avatar

We are so sick and tired of this Administration of Grifters but we will not give up. We will fight until the job is done! So please keep up the great work. We can not do this without you.

Knowledge is Power!

❤️😊💙🫶

Mary's avatar

You sound a lot like me, except I don't have any family either. They’ ve all died.

I don't think I have any more tears left. When the civil war gets going, I'm going to fight because I don't feel like I have anything to lose. Or, I'm going to feed the people who are in the fight.

Look, fascism has raised its ugly head throughout history and every time it fails. It will fail this time too. Just realized you only have control of you and your space. You are the master of your own energy. The creeps can never touch your core being and the fear angle is a weak position to attack from, so remember, this, too, shall pass and we will prevail.

Clark Walker's avatar

Nicely said, Mary.

Marty Jones's avatar

.. hi Jami.!. I’m way over on the side of our nation.. I learned to protest in 1968 and am not giving up now.. we will knit America back together.. love from Grandmar in the Sierra! 🥰🌲💪🧗🏻‍♀️

uRNangel423's avatar

Sorry to hear that you are alone, but Jami, you aren’t alone here on the Substack, we are all here for the same reason, to get the truth and work together to fight for our democracy and communities. I don’t know what area of PA you are in, but not all are Red, I’m not!

elenamoran100's avatar

We are all tired. But we can not afford to give in. If you are in a dark place and feeling suicidal then please seek help. For the rest of us there is too much at stake.

Thanks Aaron for your hard work and commitment to quality work.

Kathleen M. Eisenhauer's avatar

I understand. I am in red old Florida. I am here if you need me. Just let me know!

Fraser's avatar

Great Kathleen!

Jennivieve's avatar

Purple felt 💜

Faye Miller's avatar

It's devastating what families are going through because we have people in power that only care about there rich friends. We all need to be more compassionate and kind to people. Please msg me if you need someone to talk to.

Dlburns65@gmail.com's avatar

I’ll be an online friend to. I do have a hubs and 2 adult children @ home but still painfully lonely.

Barbara Warren's avatar

Hi Jami. I too live in Pennsylvania. Reach out anytime you need a friend.

Lea Menzies's avatar

I'll be your on line Friend also 🦋

Janie's avatar

I’m in PA, too, but in a 50-50 area. When I write emails to Fetterman, I have to take a minute to think about what subject is most important today. It is exhausting.

Doreen Dalesandro's avatar

Hi, Janie! I haven't lived in PA since 1974. Back then I believe it was a blue state. Most of my immediate family still lives there. I live in MN. Most of the metropolitan areas are blue. But the rural areas are gung ho agent orange😠 If I wrote an email to fedderman, it would take many hours for me to scrub out the curses🤓

Clark Walker's avatar

That's funny. You made me laugh, Doreen.

Doreen Dalesandro's avatar

There’s almost nothing I like better than making people laugh, so thank you, Clark🤓🖖🏻

Lloyd Henderson's avatar

I can't get enough of your news breaks. Keep up the great work!

Lori T.'s avatar

So perfectly said Rebecca. Tired and sick Aaron reports for us and truth.

We all need a breather but then to come back with our best cognizant game

Ellen Nordstrom's avatar

So true!

Keep up your steadfast , but most likely tiring work on our behalf, Aaron.

IT MATTERS!!!!

Mic's avatar

Omg! Are you seriously fangirling on a reader? There’s always an audience willing to give attention snd money to their stuffed animal.

djdaizee's avatar

I’m sorry, Aaron! I yours is the only subscription I have and I’m so grateful to have this resource. We appreciate you.

Mic's avatar

Thats pathetic and dangerous.

Ruth's avatar

Someone get the garlic and a cross for this happy fella.

Dawna Miller's avatar

And you are responding to what or whom?

Sheryl Ebenreiter's avatar

Thank you Aaron. You are a shining light in this darkness.

Sharee Robar's avatar

Never tired of your updates Aaron. I hope you feel better and your spot on w your message as always.

Joey Shearer's avatar

Apathy not okay!!! Breaks yes-completely disengaging NO!

Hugs to all!! We’re in hellish times-

Lynda A Paquette's avatar

Apathy is exactly how we got here. I think the challenge is to get that third of the population that could’ve voted engaged so that they do vote the next time —everybody needs to vote.

Stephanie Shaw's avatar

Thank you for your excellent reporting and, please, rest well so that you can continue ❤️

Chez Marie Vella's avatar

We do that by realising most of them felt invisible, unheard and impotent no matter which “side” was in the White House and/or controlling Congress and the Senate. Maybe we listen to what they have been saying, how they're feeling now and go from there. 🤟🏼

Kim's avatar

thank you for staying strong

Laurieanne's avatar

You are the best! No matter how frustrated the pedo moron tries we will never give up.

Mic's avatar

Give up what? Reading your phone?

Carol W.  TX's avatar

I am not tired of your reporting and interviews,

!!!!!!!!!!

Suzanne Hartnell's avatar

So stop and unsubscribe.

Mic's avatar

Typical Parnas commenter- you can’t even read and understand a simple sentence.

Ruth's avatar

Feeling like a failure Mic

whosyourdadaist's avatar

The term Breaking News is used by everyone including yourself, far to often.

Matthew Johnson's avatar

Thank you and please know you are much appreciated !

BlindBatty's avatar

Thank you for this and all you do… You are correct. They want us to be so tired that it becomes normalized. We become desensitized and thanks to you. We will not.

We will all unite together.

Mic's avatar

That’s exactly what Parnas is being paid to do. And it’s working. His followers are do-nothings who think if they listen to him (and give him money) then they are helping somehow. Idiocracy - blue maga is real, and the grifters’ find yet another group of easily manipulated.

FaithinMobile's avatar

I am 82, retired educator, who is baffled, frightened, angry, over the lies, misinformation that the Trump administration spews daily insulting the intelligence and rights of Americans, my heart grieves over the inhumane unspeakable treatment of vulnerable immigrants - I could go on! Aaron, you are my daily shining light in this darkness of despair with your sharp focus on truth with scatterings of optimism! I regret that my fixed income affects my financial contributions! It is your generation that will hold this administration accountable! From my heart with love and support!🙏💙🗽🇺🇸

Clark Walker's avatar

I'm 82 also, and appreciate your comment .

Doreen Dalesandro's avatar

I'm right there with you, FaithinMobiile🤓🖖

Norman's avatar

You are a gift Aaron. Thank you for everything you do.

Mic's avatar

A gift? Jesus Christ what is wrong with Dems? You are so easily misled. MAGAs and Dems just get pulled along exactly as told.

Fraser's avatar

Wrong place for you, Maga bot

Charlie's avatar

You can always report idiots like this-- option in the 3 dots. I've done it. Also suggested limiting comments to paid subscribers.

Tim_TEC's avatar

No pencils or dolls for your Christmas, MAGA. Your King Mierdas 💩 commands it.

Ruth's avatar

oh my did you find out no gifts for you Mic ?

Fox.or.Ox's avatar

Santa knows you have been bad?

Fox.or.Ox's avatar

Mic You are projecting onto others your own feelings.That is typical of Paranoia.

Susan J Kula's avatar

We lead unlike Republicans at the moment.

Richard's avatar

Russian or Chinese ???

Chris Bell's avatar

Yes you are right. Take a small break for your mental health but come back. Our democracy is made of us!

Elena's avatar

Aaron, your hard work is a blessing. You make sense of the chaos, and we appreciate you! You make us less tired than we would be without you. 🙏

Alana's avatar

Resilience- bend but don’t break. And yes to accomplish this you must rest. Touch grass as I hear people say. Stay grounded and connected with friends and loved ones. There have been many before of us who endured to allow us what we have had until now. It is up to us to keep it. ☮️💜

Alana's avatar

They probably break.

Kerri Grover's avatar

To be fair, he is a huge dick!

Don Buckter's avatar

Eeeeyuuu! 🤮 But I get it!🤣

Clark Walker's avatar

Our Founding Fathers fought against autocracy and so must we .

Mic's avatar

Yes you must take a break from reading your phone to those who read their phones to see what you read from your phone! All these people sitting reading their phones fretting and sending heart emojis while doing NOTHING!!! Just exactly the plan. You are all so obedient. Just keep looking at you phone.

Susan Adams's avatar

Aaron. I’ll never stop supporting you. You are how I get my news. Thank you!!

Annie's avatar

I’m tired of this , but we must be aware , otherwise we will be repressed and taken over like Putins Russia. I take breaks. , then come back to check in. Please take care of your health Aaron, too many people count on you to report the truth Thank you 🙏