Not really sure if I'm gonna watch it or not. I do normally like watching election results but maybe not this one. There's been lots and lots of fear in online queer groups I'm in because of what another 4 years with Trump could mean and it's just really shit to read. I really fkn hope Trump doesn't win.
I've seen a fair bit about the queensland election but possibly just because I tend to pay attention to elections and also Canberra just had an election a few weeks ago too.
I literally had no idea about Canberra. That's fucking wild.
Also, I want to say: people might remember half a decade ago on the forums where gay marriage came up and was discussed. I assume most of the regular users have no idea about this time, but for those that do remember, I want to say this. I was not a model for queer positivity or support then. But things have changed, and I have a much different mindset to then. And right now, I'm sure people are stressed and potentially upset for things that might happen to friends who live in the US, or online communities you're in that might be affected by what's happening in the US.
This isn't limited to the LGBTQIA+ community, either. This includes minorities, those who are ethnically different to your typical "white American", women, those with poor health, etc. If you are worried about anything, and need someone to talk to -
my DMs are open. I can't say I'll respond immediately, but I will respond, and be there to listen. Nobody can fix anything, but we can listen to each other, and let them vent, and help them with the support of having someone to listen to.
This also includes if Biden getting in might worry you. I will be honest, I can't think of a situation where Biden getting in will put people at risk of not having basic human rights (like the right to feel safe, have a roof over your head, be fed, etc.) unless that's a situation which Trump won't be able to fix either, but it could just be that I'm misinformed or unknowledgeable of the situation. And even then - if it's something that makes you anxious, then you deserve to have someone to talk to and quell your fears, regardless of my own political leanings.
So please, if you're upset for any reason, and just need someone to talk to, please give me a buzz.