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I can just see the next four years on this site already… and I love it

Well done, Brother/Sister!

I voted for Harris despite how I've felt about the Democratic party for almost a decade. I never considered myself neither Democrat nor Republican. I would say I likely lean more towards the left, especially as an agnostic/atheist. However, I decided to vote for Harris due to some of the concerns I highlight in paranthrssis in the next paragraph.

Honestly, while I understand why people are upset (especially with fears about Project 2025, and how much Trump will follow it. As well as installing a team of basically yes-men and strengthening the executive branch and risking Trump--or someone else--having more power than the other branches), I think it's important to not let pure emotions dictate how one acts towards others. A friend of mine taught me exactly that and he's definitely more left-leaning than I am. He emphasized looking into things; looking for nuance and doing proper research whenever possible.

I used to be more knee-jerk with political stuff. I'd get really defensive with my beliefs. Thankfully not to where I'd curse someone out but it was still nasty. I realize that you need to somehow make the other person feel comfortable enough to listen or else they'll mentally disreguard whatever you tell them. AT THE SAME TIME, you have to practice remaining calm and listen to someone's point. NOT just accept whatever they say, obviously, but trying to keep track of their points and then asking questions about the topic. This is assuming the two hypothetical people are willing to listen and arent just stubborn. I'd be less willing to debate someone if they're just too nasty to talk to (especially those on both extremes of the political spectrum). At most, I might try to just ask them questions without exactly "rocking the boat." This is especially important if its like a parent, relative, coworker, etc. OBVIOUSLY alot of this is beyond my understanding but alot of it goes into psychology.

I GET why people are upset. I get that it's a natural reaction to curse things out on others. Especially if they feel justified. It's important to take a step back and observe your emotions and why you feel them; why you might feel more knee-jerky to certain things. At the same time, trying to understand why someone might believe the way they do. We're ultimately human and react to situations differently and we come up with solutions we think are best.

Despite having access to the entire internet, it's been harder to wade through (mis)information, now. Especially if relying on individuals who've likely never practiced proper journalism. There's people like Tim Pool who'll claim they're not on either side or that they're speaking their own thoughts. Then it's revealed they were getting money from a covert Russian operations. That or Razorfist claiming to always having being a Christian when they've said otherwise, in older videos. That and if you ask what his denomination is, he'll quickly shift to another topic or make excuses. I assume its because if he were to state what denomination, it would open a floodgate of other questions he'd have to answer. Sadly, I don't have any examples of anyone specific from other political spectrums due to just me not knowing enough.

Normally, I try not talking about politics to most folks but I feel like I need to say all of this. It's easy to curse out others or break friendships on a whim but it's important to take a step back, ideally in a safe place,and think things through.

The furry community has a large number of LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities. To keep things short his record on rights and treatment of both groups is unprecedentedly bad.