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Probatim's JournalVoted this morning! And had a few laughs.
We got in line at 6:45-6:50 to cast our votes in our little hamlet. By the time I signed in we were approaching 100 voters.
While in line, I heard one of the poll workers make a joke about voting so I figured I'd have some fun.
I was escorted over to the machine, was given instructions on how to use it, and was told to take my ballot to be read by the scanner. I softly whispered "scanner? You mean the shredder over there?" The very nice woman looked at me with shock and horror then saw the shit-eating grin on my face and gave me a wink.
So I took my ballot over to the poll worker whose joke I overheard earlier and I asked " this is where we shred the ballots?" He started laughing immediately. I said I heard you say "it sure sounds like a shredder" so I figured I'd give you the business.
He was still laughing when I walked out the door.
Heard a new conspiracy theory today... made me laugh.
I was at a small brewery in Butler, PA today and Santa Claus was sitting at the bar. He's enjoying his beer and regaling the regulars with his theories.
He said his biggest concern is that the sitting vice president certifies the election and Kamala is going to overrule the House and certify her victory - regardless of the vote count. He said something about Pence being a coward and Kamala being ruthless but by this time I was giggling so hard I couldn't pay attention.
When we were leaving, we passed a couple with two small kids - the wife was wearing a Harris Walz Obviously shirt (which is pretty ballsy attire for Butler). My wife and I both complimented her on her awesome shirt. This was probably the last thing she expected to hear. That also made me smile.
Sooo... My wife is mad at me.
She was on the phone wishing her dad a happy 82nd birthday and I said - tell him he's old enough to run for president.
She did and got an earful. Rather than laughing about it, he went on a tirade about how illegals are coming into the country and ruining everything.
My wife is really good at shutting off her brain and just letting him rant but from what she relayed to me, it was the Fox News Illegal Immigrant Top 10 list, new and improved with pet-eating.
So I'm in the doghouse for trying to be funny.
I can't wait for the birthday party this weekend.
ETA - We talked it out and she's disappointed in her dad for letting politics get in the way of a joke.
I had a Tim Walz moment this weekend.
I have a Garmin exercise watch and sometimes participate in the challenges show up each month - this month was 400 km (248.6 mi.) of cycling. I started on the 8th and wrapped it up ahead of schedule thanks to some long rides on the last two weekends.
Anyway, I was riding in the rain over the weekend and any time I passed someone I'd yell "Ding Ding Ding! Passing on your left!" (The ding ding ding part is in a high falsetto to get their attention.) About half the time, people would wave and laugh out loud at my attempt at humor - to those I'd follow up with "the damn bell is in the shop".
Always cracks me up when you're having fun while exercising. Plus, I think speaking up while passing makes the trails safer for everyone.
If you have a lighthearted moment of silliness and connection you'd like to share, I hope this is a thread to do so.
Grocery shopping with MAGAts can be fun.
I was at the local grocery store this morning and a guy about my age pulled up behind me in the checkout line.
I turned and saw his brand new, bright red Make America Great Again 45-47 hat. I wasn't going to say anything then he lifted his chin and gave me a "sup".
At that point, my best shit-eating grin appeared and I shook my head - nope.
All of the air went out of him and turned to read gum wrappers until I left. Not only did I deflate him, I did it without saying a word. Mockery is still the best way to deal with these morans.
Is Trump tanking his election chances on purpose?
Usually, when the title of an article is a question, the answer is always NO; however, I'm starting to wonder.
I've said this a few times here and it's been said elsewhere in this forum, but I honestly think Vance was selected to replace FFF 45 via the 25th Amendment.
He's the candidate of choice for hedge fund managers, crypto-bros, and, likely, close allies with the Project 2025 klan.
Is the plan to get FFF 45 re-elected, invoke the 25th, put Vance in charge, and lead America into the next great century (where things will be fixed so good, you'll never have to vote again)?
Does FFF45 know this? Has it wrecked his brain to the point of gibberish? Or is he just that stupid, lazy, and senile? Is it all of the above?
Walz is too progressive?
With Harris' pick of Walz as her running mate, it was inevitable the press would have something negative to say about him. They decided to say he's too progressive.
If she picked Shapiro, they'd be running with "too many Jews on that platform".
If she picked Whitmer, they'd be running with "too many women on that platform".
If she picked Michelle Obama, they'd be running with "too many black women on that platform".
If she picked Hakeem Jeffries, they'd be running with "look at all the gangbangers".
It doesn't matter what the press says, we know they're pieces of shit and had talking points ready telling us how bad the choice was for whoever was picked.
Let's get to work getting Harris/Walz elected - they're a much better team for the country than the Rapist/Couchfucker.
Here's my take on Biden dropping out - flame away...
I'm going to start this post by saying Joe Biden was one of the best, if not the best, presidents in recent memory. I'm going to follow this up by saying, I think he and his team knew his age was catching up to him and would be a liability over the next few months as his travel and speaking engagements picked up (from his already packed schedule).
The question is of timing - why did he drop out now?
I think there was discussion here that he did it on a Sunday afternoon after the morning talk shows to limit the amount of handwringing from the press. But what of the timing?
The RNC just wrapped up and Vance was selected as the VP candidate. FFF45 spent the entire week going after Biden's age and what a manly man he is. Picking the VP hints at the strategy (if you believe FFF45 is capable of strategy beyond being a victim) to be used by their campaign.
Regardless, those dies have been cast and the Rs aren't likely to switch horses (double metaphors FTW).
So we end up with a strong candidate, who's well-positioned against the challengers, and challengers who have spent the last year running against Biden's age.
We have just over 3 months until the election - which is plenty of time to watch them tear each other to shreds. We'll pick a strong VP candidate of our own (I think that's already done but being pushed out a few days to give the people a break). And the Harris team can run on continuing Joe's legacy.
Just my take.
Watching the SOTU fallout on Jesse Waters tonight at the in-laws.
Not really watching it - it's on in the other room but I read the crawler on the tv.
Biden is angry. He forgot Laken's name. He was late to his own inauguration. He compared himself to Lincoln and FDR. He raged at the microphone for an hour. Something about Elvis. Trying angrily to revive his failing campaign.
Not they have 15-Votes Kevin on.
This has to be the worst case of projection I've ever seen in my entire life. And my father-in-law is lapping it up.
I'm here until Monday - unless I drink myself into palliative care.
ETA @ 8:34 - Now they're stating intel agencies are conspiring against TSF.
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