I’ve been reading some of your latest posts and I can tell how much of a Hillary advocate you’ve been and this must be a terrible time for you. Hope you be better, know you will. God bless America.
You are now in a time where we (in the Philippines) were six month ago. Trump’s rhetoric and everything he was, good and bad, will continue as it did with Duterte. Think of them both as a WYSIWYGs.
Then, there is now the new order of politics in the U.S. social media scene. They are not anymore American citizens first. Rather, they are die hard fans club members of Trump who will bash anyone who says anything against their idol, even at the smallest hint of dissent.
So, stay strong. Continue to do good unto others. Keep smiling but prepare for potential issues like the above. In one of the tools in problem solving called SAPADAPPA, the PPA stands for “potential problem analysis”, similar to ” hope for the best but plan for the worst.”
You know, Mr. Pekson, when I wrote those pieces about the president of the Philippines, I was very much aware it could happen to the US. I never take things for granted… one can even say I’m a natural pessimist. Days before the election, I felt something was wrong..I could feel it in my bones…so I tuned everything out….. I didn’t watch the news and listened to these political pundits, pro or con. the other bloggers I had communicated with could attest to that. They had all assured me it would be fine.
I guess this is the time for leaders like Trump and Duterte. This is happening all over the world.
I do want Trump to make good his promises. After all, the Republicans dominate all three branches of the government.
I think I’ve been misunderstood, haha. All Trump’s promises , like building a wall, nuking a country when it pisses him off, everything ! I hope he fulfills them.
there was a blogger that lamented, that they couldnt believe any white woman would vote for Trump. she had hoped that they had least some self-preservation instincts. now they are screwed.
not even a day after Trump being president, Trump supporters were assaulting muslim girls, and white student girls were telling another girl she had to sit at the back of the bus because that is where she belongs.
That really made me sick.
Truly I hope he isnt in office long.
Hugs my dear!
Somewhere up ahead will be clarity! And I hope you feel less anxious!
Trump’s ignorance will be his downfall.
Trump may bluster all he wants but he can’t pass all his promises without the approval of Congress or Senate.
And I hope they kick his ass to the curb!
It was too painful for me to even watch. There is such a feeling of sadness and uncertainity for many right now and all we can do is hope for the best.
Whenever economy is in bad shape and there is general perception that national interest is in danger then right wing rises and when things become normal liberals would come back..it’s like a cycle..
Not your fault, my friend. We are all terribly, desperately sorry for what has happened. “Folly and ignorance, the common curse of mankind.” And the… bugger has both houses. He can pass whatever he wants. God have mercy on us.
Well said! We have in the United States the strongest democratic institutions and practices, providing the proper check-and-balances…. perhaps it would turn out to be Ok. However, I couldn’t help but wonder if this is the start of the end – we have a lot to learn from a long history of fallen empires – Mesopotamia, Egyptians, Greeks, Ottoman & Roman Empires, Spain, Portugal… the U.S. is but a child in history, only 200+ years old, but already we continue to be more arrogant, insulated, indifferent, rather than exercise our responsibility as a world leader to future generations, to the environment, and to the world.
Posted by My thoughts on November 9, 2016 at 6:12 pm
Haha. Me too. And I guess there are so many people who are feeling sorry at the same time!
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Thank you.
Posted by Elyse on November 9, 2016 at 6:38 pm
Me too. And disgusted.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 6:42 pm
Just an overwhelming sadness.
Posted by Elyse on November 9, 2016 at 6:44 pm
Yes. And nausea too.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 8:18 pm
what I feel now is …. visceral.
Posted by Indah Susanti on November 9, 2016 at 6:44 pm
Hugs..
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 7:53 pm
Hugs back. Thank you.
Posted by williamleeone on November 9, 2016 at 6:45 pm
The silence says it all.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 8:14 pm
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Posted by andy1076 on November 9, 2016 at 6:55 pm
Canada is open to you Renx!
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 7:54 pm
I wish. I don’t know if I’ll ever recover.
Posted by andy1076 on November 9, 2016 at 9:45 pm
I know what you mean, Worried for you :O
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 10:26 pm
Don’t be worried. I’ll just tune out the world and pursue my own personal happiness and well-being, as long as it doesn’t harm anyone.
Posted by A. Blake on November 9, 2016 at 8:12 pm
No words….
Posted by renxkyoko on November 9, 2016 at 8:16 pm
I know.
Posted by Miggy Neutron on November 9, 2016 at 10:45 pm
I’ve been reading some of your latest posts and I can tell how much of a Hillary advocate you’ve been and this must be a terrible time for you. Hope you be better, know you will. God bless America.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 3:09 am
I don’t mind losing, it’s either one or the other…… the question is… who did we lose to ?
Posted by nepaliaustralian on November 9, 2016 at 11:07 pm
Big hug and lots of love ❤
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 3:08 am
Thanks a bunch ! A bigger hug for you and the kiddie pie.
Posted by Raffy Pekson II on November 10, 2016 at 12:29 am
You are now in a time where we (in the Philippines) were six month ago. Trump’s rhetoric and everything he was, good and bad, will continue as it did with Duterte. Think of them both as a WYSIWYGs.
Then, there is now the new order of politics in the U.S. social media scene. They are not anymore American citizens first. Rather, they are die hard fans club members of Trump who will bash anyone who says anything against their idol, even at the smallest hint of dissent.
So, stay strong. Continue to do good unto others. Keep smiling but prepare for potential issues like the above. In one of the tools in problem solving called SAPADAPPA, the PPA stands for “potential problem analysis”, similar to ” hope for the best but plan for the worst.”
☺
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 3:25 am
You know, Mr. Pekson, when I wrote those pieces about the president of the Philippines, I was very much aware it could happen to the US. I never take things for granted… one can even say I’m a natural pessimist. Days before the election, I felt something was wrong..I could feel it in my bones…so I tuned everything out….. I didn’t watch the news and listened to these political pundits, pro or con. the other bloggers I had communicated with could attest to that. They had all assured me it would be fine.
I guess this is the time for leaders like Trump and Duterte. This is happening all over the world.
I do want Trump to make good his promises. After all, the Republicans dominate all three branches of the government.
Posted by Raffy Pekson II on November 10, 2016 at 6:16 pm
Let’s hope (and pray) both our presidents stand out and make each of our countries as how we want them to be! 😊
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 6:51 pm
I think I’ve been misunderstood, haha. All Trump’s promises , like building a wall, nuking a country when it pisses him off, everything ! I hope he fulfills them.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 3:58 pm
And we all know what those promises are.
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on November 10, 2016 at 3:27 am
there was a blogger that lamented, that they couldnt believe any white woman would vote for Trump. she had hoped that they had least some self-preservation instincts. now they are screwed.
not even a day after Trump being president, Trump supporters were assaulting muslim girls, and white student girls were telling another girl she had to sit at the back of the bus because that is where she belongs.
That really made me sick.
Truly I hope he isnt in office long.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 3:35 am
Ah, Rebecca. I’m brown with a Spanish name.
I don’t know what to do.
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on November 10, 2016 at 3:55 am
Hugs my dear!
Somewhere up ahead will be clarity! And I hope you feel less anxious!
Trump’s ignorance will be his downfall.
Trump may bluster all he wants but he can’t pass all his promises without the approval of Congress or Senate.
And I hope they kick his ass to the curb!
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 4:11 am
Rebecca, my friend, Republicans control both Houses.
Posted by Rebecca Dawn on November 10, 2016 at 1:13 pm
Well then you will have to come to Canada
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 4:16 pm
Thank you ! But we’ll be okay in California.
Posted by marvaseaton on November 10, 2016 at 4:03 am
It was too painful for me to even watch. There is such a feeling of sadness and uncertainity for many right now and all we can do is hope for the best.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 4:13 am
What I’m feeling now is beyond pain. I know…. I’m full of drama. My tear ducts have dried up.
Posted by Xena on November 10, 2016 at 6:35 am
Ren, like you, I am without words.
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 5:10 pm
I am now officially a zombie.
Posted by Raj Krishna on November 10, 2016 at 12:59 pm
Rise of right wing is a new normal in current world order.. it is happening everywhere..
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm
I’m afraid you’re right.
Posted by Raj Krishna on November 10, 2016 at 5:36 pm
The world is suffering from 4D syndrome- Deglobalization, Depopulation, Debt and De-democratization
Posted by renxkyoko on November 10, 2016 at 7:06 pm
So true.
Posted by Raj Krishna on November 15, 2016 at 10:59 am
Whenever economy is in bad shape and there is general perception that national interest is in danger then right wing rises and when things become normal liberals would come back..it’s like a cycle..
Posted by equinoxio21 on November 10, 2016 at 11:52 pm
Not your fault, my friend. We are all terribly, desperately sorry for what has happened. “Folly and ignorance, the common curse of mankind.” And the… bugger has both houses. He can pass whatever he wants. God have mercy on us.
Posted by Krystallina on November 11, 2016 at 2:34 am
My “blue wall” state flipped. A state where a businessman ran the government so well that a town was poisoned. Yeah…
Posted by Jay on November 11, 2016 at 3:05 am
I think we’re all about to be sorry!!
Posted by Christy B on November 12, 2016 at 4:57 pm
It’s a stunning time, for sure.. I don’t even live in the U.S. and I am thinking how unreal it all is..
Posted by barkinginthedark on November 20, 2016 at 10:48 pm
not your fault RK…not at all. and, don’t curl up in a corner. continue…
Posted by RV John on November 22, 2016 at 3:54 am
Yes, well said!
Posted by ifatimafaye on November 23, 2016 at 9:38 am
Hey..how are you?
Posted by D K Powell on November 24, 2016 at 10:35 am
I know 😦
Posted by Gias Pora on November 27, 2016 at 7:58 pm
Well said! We have in the United States the strongest democratic institutions and practices, providing the proper check-and-balances…. perhaps it would turn out to be Ok. However, I couldn’t help but wonder if this is the start of the end – we have a lot to learn from a long history of fallen empires – Mesopotamia, Egyptians, Greeks, Ottoman & Roman Empires, Spain, Portugal… the U.S. is but a child in history, only 200+ years old, but already we continue to be more arrogant, insulated, indifferent, rather than exercise our responsibility as a world leader to future generations, to the environment, and to the world.
Yes, I am sorry too.
Posted by blackdemon19 on April 7, 2017 at 10:53 pm
What do u mean?
Posted by renxkyoko on April 8, 2017 at 3:12 am
That was posted after that’s guy’s election. ^^”