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Laura Lambert's avatar

It's self-preservation to back away and allow ourselves to focus on what is right in front of us. It's profoundly disappointing.

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Sally Helgesen's avatar

Yes, that's what it is. Plus searing disappointment. And questioning why/how I could have been so completely wrong. My confidence in another outcome was overwhelming.

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Nancy J Arduengo's avatar

Just a note that this year's election was on November 5th, not 8th. I thought maybe you used something you originally wrote in 2016 and edited it to fit this year's election. Which is fine, but you should have proof read it. Happy Thanksgiving

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Sally Helgesen's avatar

Thank you Nancy. I will correct it in my archive. Of course I knew it was Nov 5 but Nov 8 has been seared into my consciousness- apparently forever. Aka as long as I live.

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