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Final Prediction on Election

by minimus in

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who wins?

who loses?

president/ senate/ house of representatives .

Going forward, I think we the people need to look at how we register to vote. Maybe voters should be required to re-register? I have to renew my drivers license every few years and other licenses/permits I have. Why not voter registration? I have to register my motor vehicles every year and my dog. Why not my voter status? I suppose people would say that is too much like voter ID (I'm a supporter) and requiring re-registration would somehow disenfranchise someone.

With every passing election I find myself leaning more and more to the concept of sortition. Better to be ruled by random people picked from a phone book...

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Final Prediction on Election

by minimus in

jw
friends

who wins?

who loses?

president/ senate/ house of representatives .

frozen2018

I remember a few years ago when Afghanistan had it's first election after we went to war there. The Taliban threatened extreme violence against Afghans who voted. Snipers, IED, car bombs, killing family members, and on and on and on. Yet the Afghans turned out, walking long distances through dangerous territory to cast their vote. I remember how proud America was of the Afghan people who, despite the danger, turned out. It seemed that the blood and treasure America, and the rest of the coalition, spent fighting for Afghan freedom was worth it. 'MERICA! Does anyone remember photos like this, a proud Afghan allowing her face to be photographed while displaying her ink dipped finger to show she voted? This is what courage looks like.

Day 2 of Afghan Vote After Technical Issues, Attacks | Voice of America - English

Looking at the mess of an election we just had, I'm truly embarrassed for the USA. Why is it that if I withdraw money from an ATM in the middle of Siberia it shows almost immediately at my bank at home? And the transaction is accurate! Yet in America it takes some States days to tally up the votes with no guarantee of accuracy. Maybe the Afghans can help us out next time.

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Final Prediction on Election

by minimus in

jw
friends

who wins?

who loses?

president/ senate/ house of representatives .

frozen2018

Biden tipped his hand during last night's speech. He said (paraphrasing), "The election is not over until all the votes...I mean ballots are counted." Votes and ballots are not the same. A vote is cast by a person who meets the legal requirements. A ballot is just a piece of paper.

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Final Prediction on Election

by minimus in

jw
friends

who wins?

who loses?

president/ senate/ house of representatives .

frozen2018

I predict that starting tomorrow I'll be able to watch a TV program without it being continually interrupted with political ads. I'm frozen2018 and I approve this comment.

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Election Day Violence?

by Iamallcool in

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do you think there will be violence on election day tomorrow?

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frozen2018

I saw some of the business owners painted "We Support BLM" on the plywood. It shows how fearful they are of white supremacists and Proud Boy types when the rioters show up to burn the place down.

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Why Do You Think There Is A Spike In Covid Cases?

by minimus in

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any thoughts?

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frozen2018

I wonder why so few experts are recommending something as simple as taking vitamin D? It's possible there's not much money to be made with vitamin D, but it does help one's immune system. A couple of good walks a day, a mask, stay away from crowds, and vitamin D. Pretty basic.

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Halloween!

by frozen2018 in

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most years i don't get many kids at my house.

i think its because my staircase is too steep and long but i'd always get a few.

this year, because of the panic, i left my treats in a big pot by the sidewalk with a sign that says, "help yourself!

frozen2018

Most years I don't get many kids at my house. I think its because my staircase is too steep and long but I'd always get a few. This year, because of the panic, I left my treats in a big pot by the sidewalk with a sign that says, "Help yourself! Leave some for others, please." The pot is filled with snack size Hershey's, Kit-Kat, and Snickers bars. There is also a carton of juice boxes next to the pot. So far no kids. At least I tried.

I remember Halloween when I was a youth. Mobs of kids running the streets, bags full of candy, the odd act of minor vandalism. Good times...not that I would know from personal experience. We stayed at home...with the lights turned off...in dead silence. That way no one would come to our door. If someone did come and ring the bell, mom would shush us (like we weren't already being quiet) and wait for them to go away. It was kind of nerve racking. Sometimes we would even abandon our house for the night and flee to a friends house way out in the country where trick of treaters didn't bother coming. We did this and thought it was completely normal. Terrified of little kids in costumes. Good times.

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