How about standing down those 9 gun barrels intended for a democatic hero and use them for a positive acton to save democracy and rid the planet of excess garbage.
Any ideas on the "9" barrels as opposed to "a (1) barrel " ? I am not looking for mansplaining nor thug splaining but, would not rule out cognitive dysfunction.
....Putins blow-job buddy got World War 2 mixed up...........any number over 3 would totally crush the Melting Pumpkins brain into a McDonalds french fry.
Unfortunately, not with AG Garland at the helm...wait for a Kamala Harris appointment who really, really understand the criminal and constitutional threat tRump presents as long as he is on the loose, but who won't stand idly by coz "optics".
Trump and his allies have been running a shadow government for years. They must be held accountable in court trials. I believe it's under the Logan Act.
It doesn't seem very shadow when he can 'force' (with no doubt "yuge threats" to not endorse or campaign for them) people to not vote for what they had approved like on immigration. It's crazy and disconcerting.
Linda, did you hear that Russia has been planting incendiary devices on planes to disrupt flights to here on US and Canada-bound planes? Obviously, they have Russian agents creating sabotage. CIA and Interpol and multiple security agencies, I believe, have working together for more than 6 months to identify the evildoers.
No Marlene. It hasn't come up in Spy Talk or Counterintelligence, or I missed it. I agree that it is obvious that there are agents doing all sorts of things in all sorts of elections. I am grateful that Moldova prevailed. I really would like to see the EU nip Orban in the bud. Making things unpleasant enough in Hungary that he gets outsted would be good.
I'm glad DC seems prepared this time. I am very anxious. I live in a red county, very red neighborhood, and we have the only Harrs-Walz sign. So I'm also afraid of my maga neighbors. Thank you for keeping us informed and for sharing the emotional support chickens.
Sandra, thanks to you for keeping the blue in the midst of the red. The reds, your neighbors need to know there is someone on their street who actually cares about their community and this nation while they are bemused by Trump and his crew.
It's not just people with political signs but also people of color etc. Trump has accused anyone that doesn't agree with him as the enemy. Look what he's done to the Haitians etc. I could go on but I'm sure we all know what I'm trying to say.
Your bravery in standing up for your principles and that of democracy in the face of your “Red Sea” of neighbors is commendable. Hopefully your neighbors (or most of them) are more leveled headed than their being maga supporters might indicate. Keep taking those deep breaths. Something I (perhaps all of us) need to do as well. Hang in there Sandra. We got your back.
We're not prepared in DC. The WH and VP's home are. Howard University is. The rest of us are told by our mayor and the Chief of Police to "remain flexible" - I get it. Unless there are specific threats, other than 1/6 and Inauguration, not much is being done. High anxiety abounds.
Thanks for calming me down. We got this. Harris will win by a landslide, legal talent like you and Marc Elias will squelch the litigation, and violent MAGAS will be dealt with immediately.
¡Hear, here! Frankly, Senator Vance frightens me more than candidate Trump; at least, the latter is unlikeable. Many educated people I know who are voting for candidate Trump either do not respect him or / and do not like him. One thing Senator Alcibiades has done that has been very effective -- as a slam against Vice President Harris (for not meeting the press) -- has been often to take questions from the press.
At least a couple of times, I recall hearing him mention the reporter's name on whom he was calling. That slip, if true, and the T-ball nature of many of the questions (i.e., to align tightly with elements of the Senator's campaign spiel) have induced me to wonder if these reporters and questions are planted.
I still think that if Trompe wins, Project 2025's plan is to let him serve for 6-12 months, call for Amendment 25, kick him out and make JD Vance president for the remainder of the term.
Governor Walz made a good point yesterday. Absent a win by the Democratic Party for the White House, Justices Thomas and Alito may well retire to be replaced by two other 'originalists', locking in an autocratically inclined Supreme Court for at least the next generation.
Gonna ride up to the church to cast my vote for VP Harris tomorrow. It's going to be a lovely day in MN, a great day to tack up and ride. I am looking forward to helping Harris become the first woman President of this nation, something I hoped I would see in my lifetime.
I think she’s going to win by a ton-ala. But if he or his worse than deplorable followers try something violent, pretty sure Biden has the National Guard on speed dial. Different thing all together. We’re in charge.
In the hopes of raising spirits, I'm adding a happy moment on the NYC subway today - a very young South American girl was going from car to car selling candy. People were all politely saying 'no thank you'. She said sown on the bench across from me and the woman next to the young girl reached in her bag and pulled out some bills and gave them to the young girl, with a smile. I then followed suit. Then the woman sitting next to me did the same. It was a wonderful and silent show of support for this young immigrant - who I wish did not have to do this and could be in school instead. Leaving the subway I told the first-giver how much I admired her gesture - she said 'well it's important that they know someone is on their side.' Anyway just relaying that here because it was so uplifting - which Americans can be when they listen to their better angels.
Just when I was letting it creep inside my armor of justice and truth, here comes Joyce Vance to the rescue, once again. Thank you times all the miles of voters in the this land times a gazillion for being in this together with us. 💙🇺🇸
I know many of us thought of the honor of our brave veteran fathers and other service members who no longer with us when we voted. As I stand proudly as a W.W.I.I veteran's daughter, I cherish the freedoms we have today and will have when our President is clearly voted into office.
I do, Cynthia. My dad was a WWII vet who fought in the Pacific Theater for 4 years. Before that, he was a victim of the Holocaust who found his way to America. He wanted to give back to the country who allowed him freedom and to thrive. My husband is a Vietnam Vet who said he learned discipline but, of course, fighting in a war you were lied to about has taken its toll on him and many others. So yes, I am grateful for both of them and everyone else who fought in 20th Century wars.
My Dad, too, was a WWII vet who fought in the Pacific theatre. He was my hero. And I thank God every day that he’s no longer here to see what’s happened to the country he fought to save.
It gives me hope reading Joyce Vance words. I truly believe this country has more responsible people, Dem. Or GOP, we have hundreds maybe thousands of our friends on the other side who have now endorsed Kamala. Especially the gen Z generation who have Taylor Swift, John Legend, J Lopez, and many more encouraging them to vote Blue💙 for Kamala Harris.
“The secret to happiness is freedom. And the secret to freedom is courage.” Thucydides
Calmly take in news from trusted, legitimate sources. Remember, the outcome won’t be known until probably Thursday or possibly Friday. Yes, hang in there. As Lincoln said, I am optimistic that we the people will rise to the nature of our better angels. This 77 year old man has seen a lot, but never in my voting lifetime has it been more important to protect democracy and keep the autocratic out of the White House. VOTE BLUE on the entire ballot. No drama-la vote for Kamala.
This 77 y.o. woman voted her first time for Gene McCarthy in the primary. It was such a proud vote. THIS vote feels monumental. When my young (18 y.o.) cousin cast her first vote this year for Kamala, she sent me a picture. In it, she had tears in her eyes. I thought what a time separates our first votes and the lives of my grandparents, her great-grands who escaped Pogroms to come to this country. Pres. Harris. It just feels so good and it must be.
I cannot possibly understand why the justice system isn’t doing their job to stop Elon Musk from posting Russian propaganda and disinformation PLUS buying in plain sight votes for Trump. Let’s not even start talking about the latest Trump rallies grotesque remarks, the Epstein’s tapes and his frequent conversations with Putin. He’s not only our enemy but of the West and the entire world. Trump has been the perfect useful idiot. Too sad for words.
It is as much or more the direct threats to Liz Cheney and permission to participants to shoot journalists at the rallies. I simply don't understand how threats or encouragement to threats can be allowed.
So long as the corrupt Supreme Court gives him immunity he knows as well as his goons that anything goes and nothing would happen. This gives his base more ammunition to go wild. 🤮
Ha! Your purring chicken post earlier has set the tone for my entire day. What a delight in the midst of "all of this"....love it. THANK YOU. We got this.
Be courageous, do your civic duty and take someone to the polls with you, if you haven’t already voted. We need to get this one right.
My feeling is that MAGA isn’t so much interested in their vote as they are in keeping Harris voters from voting, or messing up voting venues to increase the chaos, and prevent votes from being tallied efficiently. They will be coming to muck up the process. So be prepared, go to the polls and plan on staying as long as it takes. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and every conceivable form of ID and proof of citizenship. Make a plan and do it now. This could be the last free and fair election we get.
We can worry about what comes next (certification etc.) tomorrow.
legal first name is Henry, named after my father. rather than calling me ‘Junior’ my parents nicknamed me “Happy.” (could have been worse-there were six other dwarves in Snow White Grumpy ? Dopey?)
In college i renamed myself Hank, which sounded more grownup. But never felt like a Hank so shortened it to Hap after college, which it has been for the last 60 years.
I actually had an opportunity to have some civil discourse this morning with my grocery cashier. When I reminded her to vote, I found out she's not registered, so I gave her information about what she would need to register and also told her that if she wants change, the way to get it is to vote. I'm not sure about same day registration in Texas, but she said she would look it up when she got off work. It felt good to have that conversation. Then on my way home, I took the time to read the trump flag at a stop sign, and it said "Take America Back". Back from democrats or back to the dark ages|? Not sure which one they mean or if it means both?
I would love to see both gerrymandering and the electoral college eliminated. I also think if we could turn Texas blue, we could be more voter friendly.
I want to see Trump charged with election interference and treason for his collaboration with Putin in the same election interference operations.
How about standing down those 9 gun barrels intended for a democatic hero and use them for a positive acton to save democracy and rid the planet of excess garbage.
Any ideas on the "9" barrels as opposed to "a (1) barrel " ? I am not looking for mansplaining nor thug splaining but, would not rule out cognitive dysfunction.
I thought that might be the number of people typically in a firing squad. But I don’t know that can’t imagine how he would.
....Putins blow-job buddy got World War 2 mixed up...........any number over 3 would totally crush the Melting Pumpkins brain into a McDonalds french fry.
Ask Donable about the choice of 9.......
Update on "9 Shot". My Pixel 8 'AI' says "9 shot" refers to the WEIGHT of the shotgun pellets.
Thus, I agree with Professor Lawrence Tribe's legal conclusion that Wreck has committed a crime. Under AZ AG investigation.
I will defer to the AZ "Giffords Law Center" on the issues related to violent gun threats at any time against any person in the State of Arizona
9 LEVELS OF HELL WITH WHICH HE IS FAMILIAR....
Good one!
Unfortunately, not with AG Garland at the helm...wait for a Kamala Harris appointment who really, really understand the criminal and constitutional threat tRump presents as long as he is on the loose, but who won't stand idly by coz "optics".
TRump's day of reckoning will come, full stop.
Oh, I hope you are right! Can’t believe that man is allowed to walk the ground in our country.
We need a Putin day of reconning too. He is way too involved in fighting the US with every means necessary.
https://www.spytalk.co/p/moscows-nov-5-aim-clog-voter-lines?r=f0qfn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Yes, Garland has been a major disappointment. Republicans shouldn't have killed his SCt nom, where he'd have been much better.
How about Mark Elias for President Harris's AG?
Trump and his allies have been running a shadow government for years. They must be held accountable in court trials. I believe it's under the Logan Act.
It doesn't seem very shadow when he can 'force' (with no doubt "yuge threats" to not endorse or campaign for them) people to not vote for what they had approved like on immigration. It's crazy and disconcerting.
Here is what Spy Talk says about Russian election interference and what one should be looking out for.
https://www.spytalk.co/p/moscows-nov-5-aim-clog-voter-lines?r=f0qfn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Linda, did you hear that Russia has been planting incendiary devices on planes to disrupt flights to here on US and Canada-bound planes? Obviously, they have Russian agents creating sabotage. CIA and Interpol and multiple security agencies, I believe, have working together for more than 6 months to identify the evildoers.
No Marlene. It hasn't come up in Spy Talk or Counterintelligence, or I missed it. I agree that it is obvious that there are agents doing all sorts of things in all sorts of elections. I am grateful that Moldova prevailed. I really would like to see the EU nip Orban in the bud. Making things unpleasant enough in Hungary that he gets outsted would be good.
Yes, wouldn’t that be nice? I think CNN reported the Russia device story. One of my daughters told me about it.
Oh, I just saw it on the WSJ along with Ukraine fighting North Koreans. Things are escalating on the eve of our election, and that is no coincidence.
We will need daily emotional support chickens until this is over, even if that means until January 20…
Kitties and Bella, too!
I'm glad DC seems prepared this time. I am very anxious. I live in a red county, very red neighborhood, and we have the only Harrs-Walz sign. So I'm also afraid of my maga neighbors. Thank you for keeping us informed and for sharing the emotional support chickens.
Sandra, thanks to you for keeping the blue in the midst of the red. The reds, your neighbors need to know there is someone on their street who actually cares about their community and this nation while they are bemused by Trump and his crew.
Your not alone in that situation Sandra. Same situation in rural Florida.
It's not just people with political signs but also people of color etc. Trump has accused anyone that doesn't agree with him as the enemy. Look what he's done to the Haitians etc. I could go on but I'm sure we all know what I'm trying to say.
Please see my response to Sandra; thank you for your courage.
I salute your quiet courage. You may not win a 'Profiles in Courage Award' but its spirit belongs to you.
Your bravery in standing up for your principles and that of democracy in the face of your “Red Sea” of neighbors is commendable. Hopefully your neighbors (or most of them) are more leveled headed than their being maga supporters might indicate. Keep taking those deep breaths. Something I (perhaps all of us) need to do as well. Hang in there Sandra. We got your back.
We're not prepared in DC. The WH and VP's home are. Howard University is. The rest of us are told by our mayor and the Chief of Police to "remain flexible" - I get it. Unless there are specific threats, other than 1/6 and Inauguration, not much is being done. High anxiety abounds.
Same here.
My sister just offered us a safer place to live if Trump is elected. She has a spare bedroom in her condo in Israel.
Ha Ha
Thanks for calming me down. We got this. Harris will win by a landslide, legal talent like you and Marc Elias will squelch the litigation, and violent MAGAS will be dealt with immediately.
¡Hear, here! Frankly, Senator Vance frightens me more than candidate Trump; at least, the latter is unlikeable. Many educated people I know who are voting for candidate Trump either do not respect him or / and do not like him. One thing Senator Alcibiades has done that has been very effective -- as a slam against Vice President Harris (for not meeting the press) -- has been often to take questions from the press.
At least a couple of times, I recall hearing him mention the reporter's name on whom he was calling. That slip, if true, and the T-ball nature of many of the questions (i.e., to align tightly with elements of the Senator's campaign spiel) have induced me to wonder if these reporters and questions are planted.
I've heard of this before.
JD is dangerous. You’re right.
I still think that if Trompe wins, Project 2025's plan is to let him serve for 6-12 months, call for Amendment 25, kick him out and make JD Vance president for the remainder of the term.
P.S., Clever cross-lingual word-play on candidate Trump's name!
Governor Walz made a good point yesterday. Absent a win by the Democratic Party for the White House, Justices Thomas and Alito may well retire to be replaced by two other 'originalists', locking in an autocratically inclined Supreme Court for at least the next generation.
in the movie maybe...
Gonna ride up to the church to cast my vote for VP Harris tomorrow. It's going to be a lovely day in MN, a great day to tack up and ride. I am looking forward to helping Harris become the first woman President of this nation, something I hoped I would see in my lifetime.
How cool is that? I voted in Sept. but will be with you in spirit! Let ‘s do this!
I think she’s going to win by a ton-ala. But if he or his worse than deplorable followers try something violent, pretty sure Biden has the National Guard on speed dial. Different thing all together. We’re in charge.
If these M.A.G.A.-types insist upon a civil war, I am ready; we are ready.
HA! Good one, Marnie!👏 I am in total agreement with you.
Thank you for your calm, sensible, knowledgable, and comforting voice. We are so fortunate to all be in this together with you.❤️🤍💙
In the hopes of raising spirits, I'm adding a happy moment on the NYC subway today - a very young South American girl was going from car to car selling candy. People were all politely saying 'no thank you'. She said sown on the bench across from me and the woman next to the young girl reached in her bag and pulled out some bills and gave them to the young girl, with a smile. I then followed suit. Then the woman sitting next to me did the same. It was a wonderful and silent show of support for this young immigrant - who I wish did not have to do this and could be in school instead. Leaving the subway I told the first-giver how much I admired her gesture - she said 'well it's important that they know someone is on their side.' Anyway just relaying that here because it was so uplifting - which Americans can be when they listen to their better angels.
Yes, I was in NYC in September and always bought candy from these folks, who were very enterprising in trying to "get by" I thought.
Those who HAVE better angels.
Now I’m tearing up, yes it’s a beautiful thing I voted for him too. MN my first.
Just when I was letting it creep inside my armor of justice and truth, here comes Joyce Vance to the rescue, once again. Thank you times all the miles of voters in the this land times a gazillion for being in this together with us. 💙🇺🇸
I know many of us thought of the honor of our brave veteran fathers and other service members who no longer with us when we voted. As I stand proudly as a W.W.I.I veteran's daughter, I cherish the freedoms we have today and will have when our President is clearly voted into office.
I do, Cynthia. My dad was a WWII vet who fought in the Pacific Theater for 4 years. Before that, he was a victim of the Holocaust who found his way to America. He wanted to give back to the country who allowed him freedom and to thrive. My husband is a Vietnam Vet who said he learned discipline but, of course, fighting in a war you were lied to about has taken its toll on him and many others. So yes, I am grateful for both of them and everyone else who fought in 20th Century wars.
My Dad, too, was a WWII vet who fought in the Pacific theatre. He was my hero. And I thank God every day that he’s no longer here to see what’s happened to the country he fought to save.
Ingrid, AMEN!! You are so right!
It gives me hope reading Joyce Vance words. I truly believe this country has more responsible people, Dem. Or GOP, we have hundreds maybe thousands of our friends on the other side who have now endorsed Kamala. Especially the gen Z generation who have Taylor Swift, John Legend, J Lopez, and many more encouraging them to vote Blue💙 for Kamala Harris.
“The secret to happiness is freedom. And the secret to freedom is courage.” Thucydides
Calmly take in news from trusted, legitimate sources. Remember, the outcome won’t be known until probably Thursday or possibly Friday. Yes, hang in there. As Lincoln said, I am optimistic that we the people will rise to the nature of our better angels. This 77 year old man has seen a lot, but never in my voting lifetime has it been more important to protect democracy and keep the autocratic out of the White House. VOTE BLUE on the entire ballot. No drama-la vote for Kamala.
I may be ten years younger, William, but you are far more than ten years wiser. Thank you for showing me the way.
This 77 y.o. woman voted her first time for Gene McCarthy in the primary. It was such a proud vote. THIS vote feels monumental. When my young (18 y.o.) cousin cast her first vote this year for Kamala, she sent me a picture. In it, she had tears in her eyes. I thought what a time separates our first votes and the lives of my grandparents, her great-grands who escaped Pogroms to come to this country. Pres. Harris. It just feels so good and it must be.
This vote IS monumental.
I cannot possibly understand why the justice system isn’t doing their job to stop Elon Musk from posting Russian propaganda and disinformation PLUS buying in plain sight votes for Trump. Let’s not even start talking about the latest Trump rallies grotesque remarks, the Epstein’s tapes and his frequent conversations with Putin. He’s not only our enemy but of the West and the entire world. Trump has been the perfect useful idiot. Too sad for words.
It is as much or more the direct threats to Liz Cheney and permission to participants to shoot journalists at the rallies. I simply don't understand how threats or encouragement to threats can be allowed.
So long as the corrupt Supreme Court gives him immunity he knows as well as his goons that anything goes and nothing would happen. This gives his base more ammunition to go wild. 🤮
First name, Merrick.
Worst mistake by Biden: Merrick Garland 😡😡.
Joyce, here is some good news from North Carolina; https://avlwatchdog.org/for-the-first-time-in-north-carolina-history-a-majority-of-voters-will-have-cast-their-ballots-before-election-day/?mc_cid=dca0c8fedf&mc_eid=fa00ecbaff
Notice, this is in spite of Hurricane Helene.
Ha! Your purring chicken post earlier has set the tone for my entire day. What a delight in the midst of "all of this"....love it. THANK YOU. We got this.
I may have to keep that post 'on loop' all day because it's so soothing! :)
Be courageous, do your civic duty and take someone to the polls with you, if you haven’t already voted. We need to get this one right.
My feeling is that MAGA isn’t so much interested in their vote as they are in keeping Harris voters from voting, or messing up voting venues to increase the chaos, and prevent votes from being tallied efficiently. They will be coming to muck up the process. So be prepared, go to the polls and plan on staying as long as it takes. Dress for the weather, bring water, snacks and every conceivable form of ID and proof of citizenship. Make a plan and do it now. This could be the last free and fair election we get.
We can worry about what comes next (certification etc.) tomorrow.
COURAGE
WE WON’T GO BACK
Good thinking, Patricia.
thank you, Joyce! you are a beacon of wisdom and light, a gift to us all. as a symbol of my admiration, i won’t eat chicken this week.
Another Hap!! My middle son is also named Hap; started as a nickname and he changed it legally at 18. What’s the story of your name?
legal first name is Henry, named after my father. rather than calling me ‘Junior’ my parents nicknamed me “Happy.” (could have been worse-there were six other dwarves in Snow White Grumpy ? Dopey?)
In college i renamed myself Hank, which sounded more grownup. But never felt like a Hank so shortened it to Hap after college, which it has been for the last 60 years.
Ok im ready for a good story!!!
☕️🍪
I actually had an opportunity to have some civil discourse this morning with my grocery cashier. When I reminded her to vote, I found out she's not registered, so I gave her information about what she would need to register and also told her that if she wants change, the way to get it is to vote. I'm not sure about same day registration in Texas, but she said she would look it up when she got off work. It felt good to have that conversation. Then on my way home, I took the time to read the trump flag at a stop sign, and it said "Take America Back". Back from democrats or back to the dark ages|? Not sure which one they mean or if it means both?
Texans must register a full thirty days before Election Day to be eligible to vote – the earliest allowed by the National Voter Registration Act.
Because, f'n Texas.
My husband looked it up this morning. Texas is not voter friendly. I did warn my cashier of that.
Its these things that must be changed! And gerrymandering and the electoral college has to be eliminated!
I would love to see both gerrymandering and the electoral college eliminated. I also think if we could turn Texas blue, we could be more voter friendly.
Well done Susan!! Brava!!
You are an example to all.
Thank you, doc!