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I am officially appalled

There was a bumper sticker during the George W. Bush administration, "If you aren't appalled yet, what is wrong with you?" or something to that effect. 

I am appalled that a friend and former student who served as a Marine and as a missionary to Eastern Europe for several years was belittled on FB for his support of Ukraine. 

I am appalled at the false accusations spread about Zelensky (who is not perfect but he is standing by his country) by people who overlook Trump's scams, scandals, and sins. 

I am appalled that the people of Ukraine are being dismissed as unimportant. 

I am appalled by the way a foreign leader was treated in the Oval Office. 

I am appalled in general by J.D. Vance, who is smart enough to know better. 

I am appalled that we are supposed to trust Vladimir Putin. 

I am appalled by the lies spread on social media and otherwise. 

I am appalled that two allies are being punished in a way that will only hurt Americans in the long run. 

I am appalled by how people I thought had brains defend anything Trump does. 

I will never be a Democrat and am thankful that Kamala Harris is not our leader. But God help us.  


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