@1000dannyboy THat's how these things always start to go bad. When I got the link, and saw the internal letters, it made my stomach tight.

Here it is if you want to read it. https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/texas-dps-may-begin-reverting-trans

@1000dannyboy I'm visiting my parents in Texas and Trump flags are everywhere. On my way into the gym today I saw a car with a trump sticker on it, and I admit it was like a red flag in my subconscious.

I know there's lots of people that either desipise or out right hate me here, but this is the first time I've been to Texas and felt like I'm behind enemy lines.

Today I found out Texas DPS is not only going to revert gender markers AND names on licenses, but they're also making a registry.

@1000dannyboy Thank you for taking the time to give me such a thoughtful answer.

This election does indeed feel different, even from the one in 2020. There's a feeling of stakes here, and there are some on the right that are making very frightening "us vs them" noises.

I can totally understand solidarity.

@LnzyHou @wolfwoman @CinnamonGirlE sounds like you're busy! When I return home on the 23rd my ballot should be there.

I'm so looking forward to this election being over.

Good afternoon groovy souls! I've had a full day at the gym and doing work meetings.

How is coso land?

I get to see @wolfwoman next week! I'm so excited.

Good night groovy souls! Predictably I've stayed up to late again ^_^

@CherNohio So you're clear buddy? That sounds like you're clear! That's so exciting!

@GrandmaJ Wonderful happy news!

@CherNohio You are worth kindness, worth love, an worth showing up for!

If there's ever anything I might be able to do, please send me a DM. I'm here to listen, and I'm more than willing to help.

Blessed Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate!

May peace reign in the New Year!

@wolfwoman We're going to have to get together and work out a way to meet up again. ^_^

@AnnetteTRemain Those are all groovy reasons. ^_^ That's quite noble! You're a rad and groovy soul!

@wolfwoman I'll be there in six days!

@ceorl I will use fairly cryptic symbols. Like the 7 pointed star. It could mean anything but for Otherkin and Therian's its always been a way that we can recognize each other. I have two tattoed on me, and one on my truck. ^_^

Thank you all for being so receptive to this question and for understanding that I meant nothing by it. Ya'll are rad!

I know Coso is a safe place, but I have very large hindpaws and don't want to hop on toes.

@Thumprhare hi bunny buddy! Thanks for hopping along with me!

@Thumprhare It's out! Here we go!

I swear I'm not trying to be offensive here, but I am trying to understand.

Ok... Beyond signaling a tribal affiliation with party, what do things like Campaign hats and stickers accomplish? What do people hope accomplish by wearing them?

I've got bumper stickers and stuff just to tell the world a little bit what I like, or like with the 7 pointed star send a signal to other otherkin. We're a small community so I figure, fly a flag and find an ally.

Is it like that?

I've got a question rambling around in my brain that feels rude, but I want to ask it...