Being a roll with the punches type human, now that the election is over in the worst possible way, I find myself strangely calm, nerves no longer on edge, over it.
Standing on my spiritual training and belief that everything happens for a reason, that the Universe has a plan, afraid to hold onto hope in the first place, once all was said and done I didn’t even cycle through the normal stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression. I went straight through to acceptance and moving on.
I did stress eat last few days. Probably gained 5+ pounds but, other than that, it was business as usual when I awoke this morning, realized tomorrow is the other Friday, of bingo’s every other Friday schedule.
I will say this though ………… Trainer is rather gleeful about the outcome of the election, saying he was better off when 45 was prez.
I’m no political expert, but I do think in an unemotional logical Leonard Spock manner, and think that’s because Trainer was still benefitting from the Obama years when 45 took over. By the time Biden took over, 45 had mucked things up so that the hard times Trainer attributes to Biden were roll overs from 45’s years.
At any rate, Trainer thinks prices will now go down, yada yada yada.
Dream on.
I countered with, "More than likely, you’ll be deported and I’ll lose my Social Security".
"Do you know how hard it will be to get rid of Social Security, all the hoops?"
"They managed to overturn Roe vs. Wade, so …………"
"That was during Biden".
"Sure, but put in place to happen by 45".
At any rate, our back and forth ended with my saying "You do know I won’t be able to afford your prices and will have to opt out of training if I lose my Social Security".
"I tell you what, Shirley. If you lose your Social Security, I’ll train you for free."
"Deal".
Trainer is so sure 45/47 couldn’t dissolve Social Security that he’s bet free training against a raise in his fee — the amount to be decided by me.
Like a fool I said an additional $25.
He said he’d have been good with $1.
At any rate, I’d love free training, but I hope I’m wrong, Trainer is right, that Social Security will be safe from the dark lord and his minions.
Time will tell.
A very short time I’m guessing.
So, anyway, tomorrow's plan is to rush down to the Community Room after tomorrow morning’s workout, set up bingo cards, glass chips and my water bottle to indicate seat taken.
I feel comfortable that, after the week before last’s hissy fit because two old biddies played stupid and took my spot, no one will try that again, though I’m actually hoping someone will, so I can calmly turn around, walk out, make that the reason I’ll no longer burden myself with bingo duty.
Just don't get arrested! Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteNo worries. I'm off the ledge, can now roll with whatever.
DeleteGood luck at Bingo!
ReplyDeleteMy friend went shopping yesterday and filled her gas tank. She posted the cash register receipts and will be comparing them every six months for the next four years. Let's see how this goes.
That's a good idea. Think I'll keep track as well.
DeleteMaybe I've got my head stuck in the sand, but out of all the harebrained Trump potential policies I think that Social Security reform will never happen. Can you imagine hordes of organized seniors marching for their monthly check? That wouldn't play well on social media.
ReplyDeleteWho would have ever thought Roe v Wade would be overturned. That's not playing well on social media and elsewhere, but women still no longer have control over their own bodies and can't do a thing about it. Shit happens in unlikely policies.
DeleteTrainer sounds like needs brain training.
ReplyDeleteKeep after him for his offer.
You bet I'll hold him to that bet.
DeleteYou say you're "no political expert," but I think your political analysis is absolutely right on about why Trainer (and others) fared better under Trump 45.
ReplyDeleteSome people can't see beyond the surface level.
DeleteThe macho vote won.
DeleteHow about making a little place card saying " Shirley's spot" and leaving it by your water bottle! JanF
ReplyDeleteThat might start everyone setting up "reserved" for whatever reasons. Seeing signs someone is sitting there should be enough. If not, then screw 'em, let them take the photos and manage the website.
DeleteEnd Social Security? I highly doubt it. Cut it to the bare bone? Yes, I believe there won't be any raises and probably some cuts, especially in Medicare where he can really make the cuts.
ReplyDeleteThe one thing that he promised that may happen is to end taxing social security. I won't complain about that. Because of our other incomes, and no taxing on each month's social security deposit, I always have to pay a large federal tax bill. Fortunately, the state of California doesn't do that so I usually get a refund to help offset the federal bill.
Time will tell as to whether he ends or cuts. The no taxing SS sounds good because I too pay a hefty federal bill. Which btw was caused to be hefty by the tax reform thingie he did when in office the first time. Up until then, I'd get a small refund on both federal and state.
DeleteI hope they leave social security alone.
ReplyDeleteI hope they leave everything alone, or at least don't make things worse.
DeleteOne thing he'll do is raise the age you can draw Social Security. He has the house and senate and can do all kinds of damage until the mid-terms and we have to start putting our efforts in to flipping those two. As for him cutting taxes on S.S. where's he going to get the money to run the country if he cuts taxes on middle Americans? He's not going to raise taxes on the rich and the stuff he's talking about doing aren't cheap.
ReplyDeleteGood points.
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