Top 5 methods of dealing with political disillusionment and frustration
As a Hillary supporter, I've dealt with my share of disappointments this election season. I know there are many disillusioned and angry Obama supporters right now who may appreciate some tips on working through the anger. In the spirit of unity, here are my top 5 coping mechanisms:
1. Fleur de Sel Caramel Ice Cream - Haagen Dazs. Instant nirvana.
2. Run on treadmill with iPod set to ANGRY. My personal faves are List of Demands (Reparations) - Saul Williams and Killing in the Name of - Rage Against The Machine set on repeat for 45 minutes (cool down to Eye of the Tiger as always :)). Alternate with kickboxing class. Instead of doing your usual visulaizations of the final battle scene in The Karate Kid, picture landing a roundhouse kick to Howard Dean or whomever has offended you most that day. Bonus - this helps counteract overindulgence of #1.
3. Come to TPM to express your anger and outrage. Some would say we should just bottle up my disappointments and sweep them under the rug. I respectfully disagree. So please engage others and tell them why your so pissed. Please note engaging in actual dialogue means acknowleding and listening to other points of view so that you can tell them exactly why they are an idiot or assacious. Verbal body slams and jousting helps us to vent our frustrations in a positive manner. And sometimes even in disagreement we find common ground in our core beliefs. Makes you realize that democrats are not as divided as we tought.
4. Remember what this election is all about: NOT MCCAIN
5. After you've vented your anger & come to the realization of what's most important, go back to your iPod to the mellow songs and play Love is Stronger than Pride.
Words: sade adu
Yes, I am pissed at the Democratic party for a host of reasons and this FISA crap adds another layer of outrage, but when it comes down to it I know my party can be better than this. The FISA vote is a betrayal, but I'll be waiting for the sun to rise after we elect a democratic president and increase our majorities in the House & Senate. Love is stronger than pride.
1. Fleur de Sel Caramel Ice Cream - Haagen Dazs. Instant nirvana.
2. Run on treadmill with iPod set to ANGRY. My personal faves are List of Demands (Reparations) - Saul Williams and Killing in the Name of - Rage Against The Machine set on repeat for 45 minutes (cool down to Eye of the Tiger as always :)). Alternate with kickboxing class. Instead of doing your usual visulaizations of the final battle scene in The Karate Kid, picture landing a roundhouse kick to Howard Dean or whomever has offended you most that day. Bonus - this helps counteract overindulgence of #1.
3. Come to TPM to express your anger and outrage. Some would say we should just bottle up my disappointments and sweep them under the rug. I respectfully disagree. So please engage others and tell them why your so pissed. Please note engaging in actual dialogue means acknowleding and listening to other points of view so that you can tell them exactly why they are an idiot or assacious. Verbal body slams and jousting helps us to vent our frustrations in a positive manner. And sometimes even in disagreement we find common ground in our core beliefs. Makes you realize that democrats are not as divided as we tought.
4. Remember what this election is all about: NOT MCCAIN
5. After you've vented your anger & come to the realization of what's most important, go back to your iPod to the mellow songs and play Love is Stronger than Pride.
I wont pretend that I intend to stop living
I wont pretend I'm good at forgiving
But I can't hate you
Although I have tried
Mmmm
I still really really love you
Love is stronger than pride
I still really really love you
Mm mm mm mm mm
Sitting here wasting my time
Would be like
Waiting for the sun to rise
Its all too clear things come and go
Sitting here waiting for you
Would be like waiting for winter
Its gonna be cold
There may even
Be snow
I still really really love you
Love is stronger than pride
I still really really love you
Love is stronger
I still really love you
Love is stronger than pride
Words: sade adu
Yes, I am pissed at the Democratic party for a host of reasons and this FISA crap adds another layer of outrage, but when it comes down to it I know my party can be better than this. The FISA vote is a betrayal, but I'll be waiting for the sun to rise after we elect a democratic president and increase our majorities in the House & Senate. Love is stronger than pride.
