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82. I tried and tried again to get this fixed
Wed Aug 5, 2020, 12:34 AM
Aug 2020

Last edited Wed Aug 5, 2020, 10:19 PM - Edit history (1)

I sent this to 'mail@democraticunderground.com' just now.

Subject: Please fix this Left Column post by MineralMan

It begins with

Put a "Veterans for Biden" Bumper Sticker on My 1996 Ford Ranger - Results
The bumper sticker is on the tailgate of my old pickup. I th

Whereas the way it is now is:

I Put a
The bumper sticker is on the tailgate of my old pickup.

Thank you. Defintely desesrves extra time in the Left Column for the fixed version.

Edited to add (1018pm ET 8/5):

The "I tried and tried again" refers to for some reason my email program kept showing it as not sent. Tried about 3 times until it showed it as sent. I don't know what it is that I was doing wrong -- I've been using Outlook for decades as my main email and never have had anything like this occur.

But anyway, I only contacted them once about this, I didn't keep nagging them or anything like that. I would never do that.

Sorry to hear that happened. Is this the same truck you were going to paint - abstract art - Now c-rational Aug 2020 #1
Same truck, but I decided not to do the art project on it. MineralMan Aug 2020 #5
Burner? ChazInAz Aug 2020 #16
The closer to election say, the more Trumpers will be losing their shit. TheBlackAdder Aug 2020 #81
I was just telling my daughter the other day Rorey Aug 2020 #2
Exactly. During the 2018 GA gubernatorial race, our local Democratic Party paid for several LARGE japple Aug 2020 #34
Lets not forget.. AZ8theist Aug 2020 #41
To me, destroying like that is about as unpatriotic as one can get Rorey Aug 2020 #49
That is so true. LisaM Aug 2020 #78
payback can be a mother, just saying beachbumbob Aug 2020 #3
Yes. Perhaps my new HD camera will MineralMan Aug 2020 #9
That's terrible. FM123 Aug 2020 #4
Well, unlike most right-wing pickup truck owners, I'm not in love MineralMan Aug 2020 #7
I love my beater Ranger Delarage Aug 2020 #10
Yes, but that's a different kind of love. MineralMan Aug 2020 #18
That sounds like the black beater Courier I bought years ago for $800. CaptainTruth Aug 2020 #39
There are a million stories about the beaters we all have owned. MineralMan Aug 2020 #54
That's very interesting information. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #47
Well, a person can always buy one that is in good condition, MineralMan Aug 2020 #57
My friend does not have the skills to work on a vehicle. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #67
I had one, too. ChazInAz Aug 2020 #20
Owning a beater means that you can walk away from it MineralMan Aug 2020 #30
Cult members defending their leader dalton99a Aug 2020 #6
Angry, Helpless, Stupid People Being Angry, Helpless, Stupid People. MineralMan Aug 2020 #8
No respect, not even for a Veteran! Lowest of the low, trump low. Miigwech Aug 2020 #11
The Trump phanbois are nuts. Archae Aug 2020 #12
I would have said FoxNewsSucks Aug 2020 #14
Sorry that happened. FoxNewsSucks Aug 2020 #13
My current stickers are Delarage Aug 2020 #36
I just give them a smile and friendly wave when they do that bedazzled Aug 2020 #56
I had anti-Bush/anti-war stickers ripped off/defaced on my old car in the mid 2000's Polybius Aug 2020 #69
Ever notie how folks who don't want to wear a mask because of their freedoms malaise Aug 2020 #15
Being rational is anathema for Trumpeters. MineralMan Aug 2020 #22
Hope you catch the scumbag malaise Aug 2020 #27
I have a Kamado Joe decal on my rear window, BarbaRosa Aug 2020 #17
Sorry that happened to you. Unfortunately that's exactly why I don't put any stickers on my car. Fla Dem Aug 2020 #19
my Obama sticker Brainstormy Aug 2020 #21
It's a lot of really, really stupid people out there. MineralMan Aug 2020 #23
MY Obama car magnet (the round one) got taken...and put on the car next to mine! I saw FailureToCommunicate Aug 2020 #29
There was a rash of people with BLM signs on their yards getting nails in their driveways Merlot Aug 2020 #24
HD security cameras, sadly, are the only answer to that crap. MineralMan Aug 2020 #26
If you crop out the truck and the black window molding, panader0 Aug 2020 #25
Yup. That's what assholes do. MineralMan Aug 2020 #28
As long as the window doesn't leak, leave it csziggy Aug 2020 #61
That's the plan. That's the "beater philosophy." MineralMan Aug 2020 #62
Good for you. We live in such a deep red area that this Hortensis Aug 2020 #31
Us too VA_Jill Aug 2020 #87
There's definitely a surge of violent acting out right now, Hortensis Aug 2020 #88
Trump has screwed veterans and active duty military IronLionZion Aug 2020 #32
Another act of vandalism from repugs because they only believe in the 2nd amendment not the 1st KS Toronado Aug 2020 #33
cons are the only filth who vandalize over political signs. nt yaesu Aug 2020 #35
Sorry, I can think of some safeinOhio Aug 2020 #37
That's a sign of frustration: they know their leader is an Unamerican nazi. C Moon Aug 2020 #38
I live on a rural corner. There's a utility pole right on the corner. rickford66 Aug 2020 #40
my sign tactic azureblue Aug 2020 #52
This message was self-deleted by its author Illumination Aug 2020 #42
If you're interesting in making a claim, most insurance policies have glass damage clauses.... George II Aug 2020 #43
That really only works if you carry comprehensive and collision insurance on your car. MineralMan Aug 2020 #64
I didn't catch the "beater" aspect. Yes, you're correct. Our landscaper neighbor has a truck.... George II Aug 2020 #65
You should cover up that window with more Biden stickers! n/t iscooterliberally Aug 2020 #44
How about... not_the_one Aug 2020 #50
The camera will help & a "Smile Your on Camera" sticker... Illumination Aug 2020 #45
So sorry to hear your truck was damaged by morons. Love your story on how you got/salvaged the truck iluvtennis Aug 2020 #46
This is what we can expect from Trump nuts azureblue Aug 2020 #48
I was hoping you were going to say Sogo Aug 2020 #51
Damn. Sorry to hear that. I've had Ford Rangers since 2002 -- great little trucks. And yes, those KPN Aug 2020 #53
MineralMan, it was probably your grumpy next door neighbor. Texin Aug 2020 #55
Nope. It wasn't her. No BB gun. MineralMan Aug 2020 #58
Cult45s only like veterans who support the Kremlin's stooge. ffr Aug 2020 #59
I don't have that kind of insurance on my beater pickup. MineralMan Aug 2020 #60
Go to a magnetic sign company TlalocW Aug 2020 #63
+1000 Celerity Aug 2020 #66
there used to be magnetic stickers that you could just take off your car any time you wanted. demigoddess Aug 2020 #75
+1000000 roamer65 Aug 2020 #84
Slightly off-topic, but please reconsider and replace that window Polybius Aug 2020 #68
I think some policies mzmolly Aug 2020 #71
That's what I was thinking too Raine Aug 2020 #73
That's awful. :( mzmolly Aug 2020 #70
K & R warmfeet Aug 2020 #72
Tell me again about how Trumpsters are all about "Law and Order." TomSlick Aug 2020 #74
Sorry that some jerk decided to trash your Ranger. Niagara Aug 2020 #76
I just sold my husband's 96 Red extended cab Ranger KentuckyWoman Aug 2020 #77
Wait, something doesn't add up here... Layzeebeaver Aug 2020 #79
I hope they fix the title in "The Left Column" on the DU home page progree Aug 2020 #80
I tried and tried again to get this fixed progree Aug 2020 #82
Stuff like that is not a high priority for the Admins of this site. MineralMan Aug 2020 #85
You're welcome anyway. Glad you appreciated the effort. So heart-warming. progree Aug 2020 #89
That window looks ripe for a second VfB sticker, I think. n/t eggplant Aug 2020 #83
Will you be able to renew your state's vehicle inspection sticker with a shattered window? NurseJackie Aug 2020 #86
No inspections in MN. MineralMan Aug 2020 #90
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