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3. Take care of yourself.

Reply to slightlv (Original post)

Wed May 31, 2023, 08:06 PM

May 2023

It might be best to step back from reading or listening to politics for a while. Give yourself a break from it.

I think McCarthy's focus on Medicare and SS will backfire on the GOP. But in any case, it's not worth ruining your peace of mind.

Do something enjoyable for yourself.

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I'm so frustrated, I'm nearly in tears... [View all] slightlv May 2023 OP

Right there with you, my dear slightlv! Hang in there. CaliforniaPeggy May 2023 #1

I hear you. FalloutShelter May 2023 #2

I so agree Rebl2 May 2023 #6

Take care of yourself. yardwork May 2023 #3

xxooxxoo SleeplessinSoCal May 2023 #4

Our position is not unlike yours. Mr.Bill May 2023 #5

Your last sentence says it all. republianmushroom May 2023 #7

IM SURE it will be sorted out when they complete the final vote reymega life May 2023 #8

Thank you. I wish they wouldn't worry us so much. UTUSN May 2023 #9

Take a deep breath, and maybe take up some art to blow off steam. Works for me. usonian May 2023 #10

Republicans want to "reallocate" more of our money to their pockets. live love laugh May 2023 #11

Hang in there slighlv. cilla4progress May 2023 #12

It should be obvious to the most casual observer that NONE PoindexterOglethorpe May 2023 #13

I refuse to give in to fear... MiHale May 2023 #14

Biden still wields a veto pen. We just need to make sure he keeps it. nt pnwmom May 2023 #15

The golden years have a bit of tarnish. keithbvadu2 May 2023 #16

Thanks for sharing slightlv Uncle Joe May 2023 #17

I hear you! Chi67 May 2023 #18

Thanks, guys... slightlv Jun 2023 #19

My spouse and I will have monthly Medicare premiums of about $600 per month DemBlue76 Jun 2023 #20

Not to mention the unwanted privacy intrusions! slightlv Jun 2023 #21