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Oh, David. You are so right. This analogy that David Sedaris makes came to my mind  when I was reading Maddie's fantastic post about voting. You see, Maddie is the kind of person who has a more conciliatory view of politics. And I have several friends like Maddie: while still being woke, they have struck a middle ground in their political views that allows them to include in their discussions of politics some people whom I consider verboten. And I kind of admire that.

I don't deal with those 'undecided' or 'devil's advocate people' because I have very low tolerance for bullshit. I can’t take their false equivalencies, their straw man arguments and their excusing racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia. And you'll have to add to that ignorance. I can’t with ignorant people who CHOOSE to be ignorant. With the ability to triangulate almost any kind of information the moment we learn about something, reminding ignorant is a choice made by stupid people. I'm quite direct, you see? Blunt, some say. Brash, others whine. Sincere, I would say. To the point. But really, there's no room for whataboutism this voting season. None. 

The thought came back to me this weekend, after I learned of the passing of Ruth Baden Ginsburg. An icon of equality who tirelessly worked to make sure women and minorities would be equal to others under the law. I was so shocked when I heard she had died that it took me a minute to go online to confirm that the text I've gotten was actually true. The Notorious RBG, the badass Supreme, had indeed passed away. I was devastated. Everybody had kept fretting about her health (that was good when Obama was president, but come on, she was in her eighties and had cancer) and those 'protect RBG at all costs' memes had sprouted all over, making us smile and nod in agreement. And now the worst case scenario is a reality: there’s one less honorable, conscientious, moral judge in SCOTUS. And the soul of America is even more in trouble. 
 
IMPOTUS, in all his corrupt glory, will try to pay back his presidency to the religulous by jamming a third very conservative justice to serve in SCOTUS and thus endanger LGBTQ rights, women's rights and even environmental laws. The positions are for life and he already has that Ally Mc Beal Ken doll and the drunk, rapist, gambling fratboy installed. I hope the Dems have some weapons at the ready, because it's gonna be bad. And it's going to get down to voting. Yep. Voting. People need to vote Repugs out of office. 

Deep down,  even in this dire situation you know those 'undecided' people are going to come up with something like what David says:

I wonder if, in the end, the undecideds aren’t the biggest pessimists of all. Here they could order the airline chicken, but, then again, hmm. “Isn’t that adding an extra step?” they ask themselves. “If it’s all going to be chewed up and swallowed, why not cut to the chase, and go with the platter of shit?”

I know some people are still asking for purity tests from Biden and Harris. They will not take into account the death of RBG to make up their minds when voting. Or what’s at stake with this election in November and they'll vote for Cheeto. Hillary warned us all about this possibility and people didn’t listen. But her emails, am I right? Some will say it’s useless, because they don't want more of the 'same old, same old politics'. Some people are stupid, selfish, self-centered and immune to empathy (I'm looking at you, despicable gay Repugs, yes I am). But you know what to do with shit like that: one flushes it down the toilet and out of one’s life. Or one just goes with the platter of shit, broken glass included. It's up to each person. It's always up to you.

Just remember to vote Blue, no matter the fuck WHO.

XOXO





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  1. I like that graphic. and I have no time to entertain deplorables or undecideds. VOTE LIKE RBG WOULD DO!

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    1. Yes!
      People need to have the same fire and need for justice. If only, right?

      XOXO

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  2. I cried out when it was announced on TV. Then, like you, I had to run to my computer to verify it. Then I cried.
    My wife and I noted our 34th Anniversary on Saturday...it ended up a very somber occasion.

    All that said, I love David Sedaris (have his books because of course I do). With his usual wit he brings it right to the point, doesn't he? I took to FB, immediately, fending off Repugs' nonsense. Then came to the realization that they don't WANT to hear or know the truth, the facts. Dems need to learn to fight dirty...and not regret it one iota. We will be voting Blue no matter fucking who. And we must learn to Bottom as well as we Top because down-ballot positions matter, too. XOXO

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    1. It was shocking. Absolutely shocking.
      Sorry about the anniversary! Ugh. Such times we live in, no?

      Oh, David is fantastic. I've gone to hear him read from his books. It's magic. And of course the Repugs do not want to hear it. And Dems have to learn to fight. The thing is, Dems will not fight dirty, as the repugs do.
      Bottom to Top and back again!

      XOXO

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    2. Each time I am surprised by our similarities - but I shouldn't be any more, should I? I went to hear David read and, of course, had to purchase the book and get him to sign it. He's fascinating in that, when he talks to you, he makes it seem like he truly cares what you are saying to him. It's a gift when you know he sees thousands of people with inane comments. LOL. xoxo

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  3. It was a most depressing weekend...even up here in the mountains. The sad part is RBG death has made up the mind of my last week undivided voting friends. Good. But it shouldn't have taken the death and vacant of her to make their mind up. I mean trump and the top has a long laundry list of corrupt and unconstitutional items they have done to not vote for him....pick one of 40!!!!! These people who support him or entitled to their opinion and vote.....but how can they say they have respect for the constitution and love for the country if they let him and the GOP stay in??????? Unfortunately their aren't enough of the middle repubs left to save this vote. And who know that Collins bitch will hem him saying she is uneasy but a vote...but bitch will vote anyhow!!!! It is time to vote and vote blue!!!!! Get them out. I still have a VERY unsettling feeling about this and the election. To many stupid people. The RBG position is gonna be a lost i just know. Over the weekend i saw trump is doing a want ad for the position.

    Wanted. Supreme Court Judge wanted for the. Un-United States. Must be a woman with evil, corrupt, and power hungry values. Hate for the blue wave, minorities LGBTQ and women's rights a plus. You must take my orders and do as i say ...I only hire the best. No worry if you don't have love for the country or the constitution or its citizens. You kiss my ads when I say jump. If your a blond, with a high school education, mostly dumb, like to party , have huge tits and like to be grabbed.....you'll more then qualify. If you did porn in the pass a real huge plus. Don't worry if one of the top or myself knock you up....our insurance will get you an abortion...its the only time we believe in abortions.....I mean who wants a angry wife right? And if you have a nice figure, don't worry about the robe...Im thinking of getting rid of those anyhow. Interested in wreaking and ruining the USA more and help my dictatorship? Come join my team. Contact Donnie trump or donnie Jr at the white house. Dress accordingly as there may be a casting couch.

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    1. Thank you!
      It should not have taken the death of RBG to go for the fucking chicken! They were ready for the shit with broken glass! I cannot understand them.
      Cheeto has done such corrupt things that disqualify him to work at the drive through in Mc Donald's that he should not be president. The corruption never stops. Not to mention the total inability to tell the truth and the bloviating stupidity.
      And that ad? Sadly accurate. Wait until they ram Amy Coney Barret through the doors. She's a religious bigot and belongs to a sect that inspired The Handmaiden's Tale. Yep.

      XOXO

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  4. I have no time for the liars and hypocrites who said one thing in 2016 and say the exact opposite now because it suits their again, even if it fucks the country.
    I have no time for people who support as racist, rapist, misogynist, traitor, criminal because there's an 'R' next to his name.
    I have no time because time is running out. I'm hoping Democrats get off their asses and realize this is THE TIME to take a stand and end this nightmare.

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    1. Same.
      It's true. Time is running out. And if some stupid morons still want to ponder between the chicken and the shit, well, fuck them.
      People who are against corruption, racism, bigotry, sexism and corruption should vote to remove IMPOTUS. Simple.

      XOXO

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  5. The court has a history of not taking up causes settled in previous sessions unless new evidence warrants that they look at something. I would be rather surprised if the court would take up a case involving Roe-vs-Wade or gay marriage, as both are done business. I am surprised by the number of hypocrites asking that the orange ogre get to appoint someone again... but then, not surprised. I have a feeling what is really at stake here is the constitution and how we are governed. Most democracies don't last 200 years. This is a constitutional coup underway, with Moscow Mitch leading the way. Capitalism will be our new way of life... everything else be damned. VOTE THEM ALL OUT. CLEAN THE HOUSE. CLEAN THE SENATE. And defeat the orange ogre with a resounding landslide, one he can't possibly deny. We need to destroy the Republican party, folks. Otherwise, our way of life is doomed.

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    1. Oh, history?
      That was before the religious wrong would infect the government at the highest positions. Look at Pence, the Devil's Butler. They will gut Roe. They will gut Obergefell. They will come for everything and anything that means freedom of OTHERS.
      That woman they want to take RBG's place? She's a bigot and a cultist.
      The constitution is in danger too. Have they paid attention to it? Maybe to mock it.
      Capitalism IS already the new way of life. The richest nation in the world only thinks about the rich.
      The Repugs need to be voted out of existence.

      XOXO

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  6. Your David Sedaris and RBG - vote memes are perfect!

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    1. Oh, I loved that RBG's meme.
      So evocative. She'll be sorely missed.

      XOXO

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  7. The two things that are really going to hurt in this cycle are the 3rd party voters and the registered non-voters. The center right repugs are insignificant. The Dems need to find away to convince 3rd party and non-voters that we have a winning platform one that will lead to Medicare for all and help for the climate. These are dire days, my friends.

    XOXO 👨‍❤️‍đź’‹‍👨

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    1. Ugh.
      Third party voters. Idiots!
      The non-voters have no excuse. No excuse whatsoever.

      XOXO

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  8. It's not for life. A Supreme Court Justice can be impeached out of the position, as can any judge his administration has put in place. Our votes need to be overwhelming, and then we need to start cleaning house.

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    1. Well, as if it were.
      Look at Kavannaugh. A rapist, gambling, drinking overgrown fratboy. And they passed him through. Clarence Thomas?
      And now the horrible bitch Cheeto is pushing through. Nightmare.
      Yeah, voting. And voting so overwhelmingly that all allegations of being rigged go out the window. But it's America. I'm not sure it'll happen.

      XOXO

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  9. please, go to vote!!!

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