When I joined Substack you were one of the 1st pages that was suggested to me. I love your unapologetic opinion of the events that are dragging us under. Not that the devolution of our country is one to celebrate but I, we, need to be reminded that, if MAGA stole the life boats from us, we won't be alone when the ship sinks at the bottom of the ocean. I will gladly stand next to you while the orchestra keeps on playing.
The feeling of heartbreak and betrayal hasn't left me. I think it will grow as we see certain people and organizations copitulate to the demands of the incoming administration. I am really confused by those who want comfort from the feeling of schadenfreude they'll get when Trumpers realize they made a mistake. They just went back to their crazy, cheating, abusive ex. No lessons will be learned.
“…it means neither giving up nor getting too involved.” That sums it up. I will not march because I do not want to sit in anger right now. I will watch and stay aware but like a breakup, I need to just retreat to my bed a little longer.
Michael Ian Black: I initially read your work here because I've enjoyed the quirky sense of humor showcased in your acting roles, which is also reflected in your writing. I may well be wrong, but I do not think a goal of yours was to become the serious voice of reason and the pulse of what so many others feel but lack the eloquence to adequately express; this post is clear evidence of where you are now.
Please continue doing all of what you are doing (quirky humor included), as there are still far too few voices speaking out. If, through your writing, even one person finds a better understanding of the chaos and confusion they are experiencing, I sincerely hope you will believe your effort will have been worth it.
My father is a veteran, the only silver lining I can take from this is that both my Mother and Father voted for him in 2016 but voted for Kamala instead this year because they have principles and could finally see how shitty he was as a president. They didn't believe me in 2015, but at least I didn't also lose my family over this election like so many others have.
I feel like I’ve been warning people about Trump for 90 years instead of 9 and right now I’m just exhausted. So I’m taking a break and trying to come to terms with the election. Deactivating my Twitter account has gone a long way towards a modicum of sanity.
But I did want to say that the Sinead O’Connor song “Black Boys on Mopeds” is an absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking piece of music. And that I miss her very very, too.
I haven't read much these past few days. I've tried to isolate myself from the noise for a spell knowing more than enough is on the way (which isn't doing a ton to help). And just like you were thinking of not writing today I was thinking of not reading this. But I'm glad I did.
I'm still too sad and exhausted, and don't engage in the current autopsy of our election losses. And there are too many things to list in the blame game.
But maybe one a day? Today it's all the Bros who bought into toxic masculinity. Not naming names.
Not sure if I’m more worried about the coming onslaught of antisocial policies or what this vote says about the general lack of awareness of those voters in the majority vote. Thanks, as always, for your insight
America may have dumped you but let's make Tacoma your rebound girl. Take a walk around Tacoma when you're here next month and you'll find your tribe. Harris/Walz signs abound on nearly every block. I've seen well over 200 of them but only two for Trump/Vance.
I'm so glad you wrote today! I needed that after a shitty day and you validate me! 👏👏👏
When I joined Substack you were one of the 1st pages that was suggested to me. I love your unapologetic opinion of the events that are dragging us under. Not that the devolution of our country is one to celebrate but I, we, need to be reminded that, if MAGA stole the life boats from us, we won't be alone when the ship sinks at the bottom of the ocean. I will gladly stand next to you while the orchestra keeps on playing.
The feeling of heartbreak and betrayal hasn't left me. I think it will grow as we see certain people and organizations copitulate to the demands of the incoming administration. I am really confused by those who want comfort from the feeling of schadenfreude they'll get when Trumpers realize they made a mistake. They just went back to their crazy, cheating, abusive ex. No lessons will be learned.
Thank you for expressing feelings many of us are experiencing but can't fully articulate.
“…it means neither giving up nor getting too involved.” That sums it up. I will not march because I do not want to sit in anger right now. I will watch and stay aware but like a breakup, I need to just retreat to my bed a little longer.
Michael Ian Black: I initially read your work here because I've enjoyed the quirky sense of humor showcased in your acting roles, which is also reflected in your writing. I may well be wrong, but I do not think a goal of yours was to become the serious voice of reason and the pulse of what so many others feel but lack the eloquence to adequately express; this post is clear evidence of where you are now.
Please continue doing all of what you are doing (quirky humor included), as there are still far too few voices speaking out. If, through your writing, even one person finds a better understanding of the chaos and confusion they are experiencing, I sincerely hope you will believe your effort will have been worth it.
Well said and so true.
Don’t stop writing or elucidating upon these feelings that are shared my so many! You are my favorite.
My father is a veteran, the only silver lining I can take from this is that both my Mother and Father voted for him in 2016 but voted for Kamala instead this year because they have principles and could finally see how shitty he was as a president. They didn't believe me in 2015, but at least I didn't also lose my family over this election like so many others have.
I feel like I’ve been warning people about Trump for 90 years instead of 9 and right now I’m just exhausted. So I’m taking a break and trying to come to terms with the election. Deactivating my Twitter account has gone a long way towards a modicum of sanity.
But I did want to say that the Sinead O’Connor song “Black Boys on Mopeds” is an absolutely gorgeous and heartbreaking piece of music. And that I miss her very very, too.
I look forward to your posts— keep going! Love from Savannah’s big sister, Charleston
We need you! That urge to keep writing is us!
I haven't read much these past few days. I've tried to isolate myself from the noise for a spell knowing more than enough is on the way (which isn't doing a ton to help). And just like you were thinking of not writing today I was thinking of not reading this. But I'm glad I did.
I'm still too sad and exhausted, and don't engage in the current autopsy of our election losses. And there are too many things to list in the blame game.
But maybe one a day? Today it's all the Bros who bought into toxic masculinity. Not naming names.
Not sure if I’m more worried about the coming onslaught of antisocial policies or what this vote says about the general lack of awareness of those voters in the majority vote. Thanks, as always, for your insight
"The new administration has made their enemy’s list explicit"
Please add those who rely upon Social Security and Medicare specifically, separate from "and others."
And women.
America may have dumped you but let's make Tacoma your rebound girl. Take a walk around Tacoma when you're here next month and you'll find your tribe. Harris/Walz signs abound on nearly every block. I've seen well over 200 of them but only two for Trump/Vance.
https://www.tacomacomedyclub.com/shows/276830
p.s. While I appreciate the two a day substacks you've been writing, you may want to take tonight off to update the tour dates on your website:
http://www.michaelianblack.org/tour-dates