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MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
14. They're not all that bright, of course.
Sun Oct 18, 2020, 01:01 PM
Oct 2020

If they come to harass, they will harass people who fit whatever stereotype they think will vote for Democrats and who look like they might be fearful. They want to stir up fear and arguments. That is why they are there.

The simplest way to deal with them is not to acknowledge them at all. They will hate that, since they're there to be seen and recognized as the "patriots" they believe they are. If they are ignored, they will be disappointed.

Like all bullies, they will select those they think are weak and frightened for their attentions. They carry firearms to allay their own fears. They are, after all, "Scared Boys." If you're feeling brave, laughing at them is the best response. They hate that.

Good advice. lark Oct 2020 #1
How are these predators supposed to know how any random person is going to vote? cwydro Oct 2020 #3
They pick on minorities, the timid, and anyone who looks down on their luck. lark Oct 2020 #7
But how would they know the person is not voting republican? cwydro Oct 2020 #10
They're not all that bright, of course. MineralMan Oct 2020 #14
I agree. How would they be able to tell? cheezmaka Oct 2020 #31
The 2nd time Bush ran some of his supporters were harassing folks going to vote. lark Oct 2020 #57
Oh they know how you're gonna vote. It's those Birkenstocks that all the damn LIBRULS wear! 'MURICA! BamaRefugee Oct 2020 #34
Well, I don't even own a pair lol. as if they'd even recognize a pair of Birkenstocks. cwydro Oct 2020 #50
Good words.. Thekaspervote Oct 2020 #2
This old hippie Chainfire Oct 2020 #4
Well, yes. They will doubtless leave you alone. MineralMan Oct 2020 #16
Great post. Mike 03 Oct 2020 #5
pretend you are a trump supporter AlexSFCA Oct 2020 #6
Good advice. SharonClark Oct 2020 #8
Yes! I should have included that suggestion. MineralMan Oct 2020 #12
Hubby and I have talked about this. sarge43 Oct 2020 #24
And if you can vote early, vote early! LisaL Oct 2020 #9
Yes! FM123 Oct 2020 #11
Thanks for those numbers. MineralMan Oct 2020 #13
Yes. Safety first, call 911 first. FM123 Oct 2020 #15
Stay safe. Vote. Joinfortmill Oct 2020 #17
I wouldn't expect to see them at my polling place The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #18
Excellent and appropriate advice! KPN Oct 2020 #19
If you see them... hurple Oct 2020 #20
That's fine if you witness them making threats or harassing people. MineralMan Oct 2020 #25
Openly carrying firearms in public hurple Oct 2020 #54
I agree, but it's legal to do that in many states. MineralMan Oct 2020 #61
voted by mail... yuiyoshida Oct 2020 #21
+100! MineralMan Oct 2020 #22
There will be lawyers and other officials at the polling places tavernier Oct 2020 #23
There might be, but probably not at every polling place. MineralMan Oct 2020 #26
Hopefully at least a dem rep at each, but certainly in problem areas. tavernier Oct 2020 #30
I doubt there will be enough people to have someone at every polling place. MineralMan Oct 2020 #32
And there is always this: tavernier Oct 2020 #39
Thanks, MM....good advice. Here are the laws relating to polling places.... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2020 #27
Thanks for those links. MineralMan Oct 2020 #28
I'm not gonna worry vercetti2021 Oct 2020 #29
Great advice birdographer Oct 2020 #33
Absolute guarantee of cops showing up ... Jopin Klobe Oct 2020 #35
No. Don't lie to the police. MineralMan Oct 2020 #37
I'm going to pass this along proud patriot Oct 2020 #36
Thanks for doing that! MineralMan Oct 2020 #38
Avoid eye contact with the Maga-nazis if you can Submariner Oct 2020 #40
I can't believe we have to have this conversation... SMDH. nt Progressive Jones Oct 2020 #41
Well said. orangecrush Oct 2020 #42
Scared boys is a perfect moniker.... paleotn Oct 2020 #43
I agree completely. MineralMan Oct 2020 #51
GREAT ADVICE! because i really believe bluestarone Oct 2020 #44
Don't give them a chance Oscarthegreat Oct 2020 #45
How about armed uniformed off duty LEO's? Fiendish Thingy Oct 2020 #46
Your last paragraph is most important. HAVE YOUR PHONE READY SO YOU CAN TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS calimary Oct 2020 #47
My guess is that the places that most likely will have to worry about Sogo Oct 2020 #48
Yeah, maybe. MineralMan Oct 2020 #53
Some states prohibit guns at polling locations IronLionZion Oct 2020 #49
The problem there is the word "IN." MineralMan Oct 2020 #52
They might target suburban swing districts of swing states IronLionZion Oct 2020 #55
KR. Best advice!! Vivienne235729 Oct 2020 #56
wear a shirt w a pocket a little shorter that your phone. mopinko Oct 2020 #58
I'm thinking of buying my first gun. tormadjax Oct 2020 #59
I'd advise against that. MineralMan Oct 2020 #60
It just pisses me off to no end tormadjax Oct 2020 #62
Yes. They do. MineralMan Oct 2020 #63
But look at this! tormadjax Oct 2020 #64
Yes, but that situation will not be helped by more people MineralMan Oct 2020 #65
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