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Chainfire

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October 7, 2020

Should we plan to take our cameras to the polls?

Official "poll watchers" in my state have to be trained and certified. I worry about unofficial poll watchers hanging about the parking lot trying to intimidate voters. My rural county, in Florida, is majority black with whites making up only 36% of the population. That 36% is overwhelmingly right-wing and very vocal. I can see potential problems since the President has suggested that his people turn out to "watch." Maybe we need folks to watch the watchers.

October 7, 2020

Election day math

Are the numbers of mail in ballots sufficient to skew the exit polls, on election day, to overrepresent Trump's support?

October 5, 2020

If Trump was a soldier, instead of the Commander In Chief

He could be charged with Article 134, (pertaining to self injury) under the Unified Code of Military Justice. Here is a snippet:

For offenses alleging disorders and neglects to the prejudice of good order and discipline (clause 1 offenses) and for offenses alleging conduct of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces (clause 2 offenses):

(a) That the accused did or failed to do certain acts; and

(b) That under the circumstances, accused’s conduct was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the armed forces or was of a nature to bring discredit upon the armed forces.


By failing to follow the CDC guidelines, and, in effect, making himself sick, he could be held responsible to a Court Martial and could be dishonorably discharged from the service, among other possible penalties.

But, he is the Commander in Chief, and therefore above the laws that his troops have to follow....

October 3, 2020

The "October Surprise" is finally unveiled

Covid in the oval office. "And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."

October 2, 2020

Will the October Surprise

be a miraculous recovery, meant to show that God is on Trump's side? I mean, who to better endorse your campaign in the waning days of an election?

September 26, 2020

Welcome to Florida, A vacation to die for...

Our governor has essentially declared that the Covid-19 pandemic is over. The rednecks in my area are rejoicing over the end of restrictions and will be celebrating in style. I guess the next thing the governor will do is close the hospitals so we will have no new hospitalizations from the pandemic. I have to buy groceries this morning, and since the governor has overridden the local mask ordinance it will be interesting to see how the customers and employees will be handling it. I live in a food desert and my options are limited without driving 40 miles for food.

What DeSantis has done is to further restrict the ability of people with preexisting conditions to be able to carry out their daily business without the risk of infection. All to prove the governor's political loyalty to the President. Thanks Ron.....

As I have not yet grown bored with protecting my life, I will continue to wear a mask, but because of the Governor's new policy, I expect to be treated poorly in public for doing so. I intend to fight back; I am tired of the crazy political shit.

I have never adorned my car with bumper stickers allying myself with political figures or policies, or supporting sports teams, but If I could find a sticker that said, "MY GOVERNOR IS AN IDIOT" I would proudly place it on my car.

September 18, 2020

Trump, assuming he will win this year, suggests that he deserves the chance at a third term.

I guess that would mean that Obama could run against him.

September 11, 2020

Defining moments of Presidential administrations.

* Georgie Bush had two defining events: 911 and invasion of Iraq over weapons of mass destruction.

* The defining event of the Trump administration will be the dismal failure to contain a pandemic, killing hundreds of thousands of Americans , and in the process wrecking the economy. .

* The Defining even of the Obama administration was assuring that all people could get health care.

I understand how Republicans hate us so much.

September 6, 2020

I want a new Tee shirt

This Sucka is votin for Biden!

Or maybe Vietnam era "loser" for Biden.

Or for after the election: Who's the loser now, sucker?

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