I am disgusted...

[GiqueCee]

Last edited Sun Oct 27, 2024, 01:39 PM - Edit history (1)

... by fools that "do their own research" sanctimoniously proclaiming that they won't vote for Harris because "INFLATION!" If they had done even the bare minimum of research that even a 3rd-grader could do in ten minutes, they would know that there isn't a goddamned thing ANY president can do directly to curb inflation. It is not a mythical beast that inflicts its malicious will on consumers whenever it feels like it; but it IS the malicious will of greedy, deceitful corporatists engaging in price-gouging, and flipping the bird at anyone who calls them out for it.
There are laws against it, but those who were supposedly elected to represent our interest, are too worried about the bribes – excuse me, "campaign contributions" – on which they all depend drying up if they were to actually do their fucking jobs and rein in the brazen depredations of "Big donors", or, to more accurately describe them, greedy corporatists.
And don't get me going on the supposed "journalists" that listen to this bullshit, but refuse to correct the fools that "do their own research".

Corporatism is the cancer that will destroy this country, and ultimately, the entire world. Goddamn them to Hell.

I need a glass of wine.

[Freethinker65]

1. Hint, it isn't because of inflation.

[GiqueCee]

2. WHAT isn't?

Inflation is only one of a multitude of excuses that "Look at ME being contrarian" attention seekers spew. It's simply the one I chose to address this time.

[Freethinker65]

3. Those saying they just cannot vote for Harris/Walz because of inflation are lying to you and/or themselves

Had already typed out the below and figured to go ahead and post it. I am pretty sure we are agreeing with each other that these fence sitters are just looking for any excuse to not vote for Harris/Walz.

I know (anecdotally) because I am married to one of those that up until this week had just decided to not vote for President. When I finally asked why, I was told he just didn't like her. I said that isn't a good enough reason. Then he said it was her policies. I said ok, name 3. He couldn't, but said something about open borders. I said she/Biden had agreed to sign the bipartisan immigration bill Trump had killed that would have automatically closed the border under the circumstances he was angry about. He then said ok, she supported Biden who was in decline. I said Biden is more there (in less decline) than Trump, it was Biden's decision to run again, and her job as Vice President is to support his policies.

Then I countered that my husband always said he voted his pocketbook. Our investments have skyrocketed under Democrats and tariff threatening unstable Trump is not good for businesses nor the stock market. I will need to find private somewhat affordable health insurance next year that will be non-existent if Trump has his way overturning the ACA and replacing it with junk policies, pre-existing condition limitations, and lifetime caps. Trump is threatening Social Security. Trump will stop aid to Ukraine... honestly only reason I can see not voting for Harris is if you believe the crap Trump says and/or are a racist/misogynist.

Not voting will not cancel out someone that votes for Trump (that he agreed was worse for the country). Voting for Harris will effectively cancel out a pro Trump vote in this state and give him peace of mind that he did what he could at the ballot box to prevent a Trump win.

He ended up voting for Harris.

[GiqueCee]

4. Sounds like...

... by now, he should know better than to argue with your logic and reason! Excellent!

[Jmb 4 Harris-Walz]

6. Or he told you one thing and did another. Just saying 🤷‍♀️

[Freethinker65]

7. My husband? Nope. We have been married over 30 years and verbal sparring and not backing down is expected/accepted.

We are not soul mates. We have a history of opposing views. He never voted for Obama, voted for Johnson during Clinton vs Trump, voted for Biden over Trump, and was going to leave this Presidential election blank. He had a long conversation with my son in the evening about why he changed his mind and voted for Harris.

[Jmb 4 Harris-Walz]

8. That's awesome. Thanks for getting us another vote!

[SocialDemocrat61]

9. Do my own research?