Help, I need someone to talk me down.

[Rainbowreflect]

I have been optimistic about the election for the most part, I just had a total panic attack. I had this flash of the next four years & beyond if bush wins/steals this election. I am now shaking, sweating & feeling sick to my stomach.
Someone please help me feel better.

[nickgutierrez]

1. Take a look at the recent poll numbers

That should help. :)

[salinen]

2. This is a crossroads event

Either it goes totalitarian fundie military rapture corpofascist, or our way. The middle is no-mans land.

[Rainbowreflect]

3. That's what I'm afraid of.

It is a very bleak picture of the next four years.
I don't believe this country can come back for bush if that happens.

[Surf Cowboy]

4. Twist one up

or take a Valium. If all else fails, hit yourself in the head with a mallet, hard enough to stay unconscious until November.

[Pale_Rider]

5. Take a look at this picture ...

... from Kerry's appearance in Oregon.

[faithnotgreed]

6. now THATs a picture that needs to be shared all over du! and beyond

kerry is going to win. he is fighting the good fight and has inspired millions of people out there to fight too.

the avalanche is coming down on *

i really believe that because im seeing it. and so are a great deal of other people.

[Pale_Rider]

Daily Kos had an excellent comparison ...

... of the Bush and Kerry campaign in Oregon. There's another photo of the Kerry crowd that should be posted on DU's front page!

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2004/8/16/19217/9455

[HughBeaumont]

10. There was a letter in the Plain Dealer today . .

from some woman stating that "even though four more years of Bush would indeed be a nightmare, Kerry has failed to inspire anyone to get behind his message."

Er . . . guess she's not seeing the same Kerry appearance photos we are.

I mean, if drawing in the low-to-mid five figures wherever you're appearing isn't "getting people behind you" . . . :shrug:

[Rainbowreflect]

11. Thank you! That picture makes me smile.

[MissAnnThrope]

7. It Could Be Worse

Dan Quayle could be Bush's running mate.

[AndyTiedye]

8. I Have Been Feeling That Way About the Election All Along

The polls don't really help, it's still close enough to steal.

We need to turn out the vote for Kerry like they did in Veneuzela
for Chavez.

[specimenfred1984]

9. When Kerry Wins, He'll Completely Clean House

I live near D.C. and the "word" is that when Kerry wins, he's going to cleanse the entire federal gov't of neo-cons.

You aren't the only one who recognizes the threat these people pose. Unfortunately, they'll still be around as part of the "vast right-wing conspiracy", trying to rig elections like they are now in PA, FL and Oregon.

Stay strong, we need you and America needs you.