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mr_lebowski

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53. That's what I'm worrying about too, a shooting at a polling place by a Trumpist

Mon Nov 2, 2020, 01:26 PM

Nov 2020

(probably wearing a Biden/Harris shirt to throw the blame the other direction, at least for a good portion of Election Day itself).

If it's bad and happens early in the day, and is all over the news all day? It provides Mango Mussolini with exactly the sort of excuse he's looking for ... we have to have a do-over because people were too frightened to go to the polls!!1!

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My dad just said he's staying home on Tuesday. He said he never thought he would see this day [View all] tulipsandroses Nov 2020 OP

I predict no violence when Biden wins soothsayer Nov 2020 #1

But he will. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2020 #9

What if Biden loses? n/t aggiesal Nov 2020 #22

Protests, I think. Not violence from our side. soothsayer Nov 2020 #23

Better be a 30 ft pipeline Blue wave. n/t aggiesal Nov 2020 #37

But I think protests would be wnylib Nov 2020 #43

in that unlikely event, any protests will be brutally put down by the combination quakerboy Nov 2020 #34

My biggest concern will be the following scenario ... aggiesal Nov 2020 #36

Roberts is playing a long game quakerboy Nov 2020 #55

rw radio blowhards are going to incite violence but trump's true base are all dittoheads and except certainot Nov 2020 #27

Well, well. I like the way you think. Missn-Hitch Nov 2020 #30

oh jeez.... the dream ticket! certainot Nov 2020 #35

"without a peep of challenge from democrats" babylonsister Nov 2020 #42

yes, i agree, but dems studiously ignoring rw radio is the biggest political certainot Nov 2020 #45

I'm so sorry for your dad and for our country MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #2

I refuse to be a refugee in my own home. Others may feel like your Dad, and that's okay. SWBTATTReg Nov 2020 #3

Maraming salamat AmericanCanuck Nov 2020 #4

I'm anxious. Your family is who makes America great. Take care of your dad. AnotherMother4Peace Nov 2020 #5

I can understand your dad's concern, and his choice. Safety first! Which is why my 6' oak staff niyad Nov 2020 #6

You see that's the thing malaise Nov 2020 #7

Yeah, those were awful times, which is why I think it was so jarring for him to see businesses tulipsandroses Nov 2020 #17

They will be isolated incidents, Mr.Bill Nov 2020 #8

As far as I know it has always been illegal in Texas. efhmc Nov 2020 #12

That's what I'm worrying about too, a shooting at a polling place by a Trumpist mr_lebowski Nov 2020 #53

I actually fear more violence if Trump wins... world wide wally Nov 2020 #10

Hugs ! Gilbert Moore Nov 2020 #11

And thanks for voting. efhmc Nov 2020 #13

Election day being on the 3rd is also the day a lot of people Doreen Nov 2020 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author Doreen Nov 2020 #15

Tuesday no need to stay home. Results won't be known. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2020 #16

I live in a tRump ville, probably 99% fascist supporters, but do plan on going out Tuesday give USPS yaesu Nov 2020 #18

If trump steals it, barbtries Nov 2020 #19

Your last paragraph sums it up perfectly. "Not normal". Take care and best to you and your family. Evolve Dammit Nov 2020 #20

I took the week off TexasBushwhacker Nov 2020 #21

We... Blue_playwright Nov 2020 #24

Wednesday is the day he should also stay home kimbutgar Nov 2020 #25

I hope there is no violence, but I am worried .... jb5150 Nov 2020 #26

Trump would like nothing better. kstewart33 Nov 2020 #28

Trump will lose, there will not be a Civil War FakeNoose Nov 2020 #29

theres a difference between 2000 and now Squidly Nov 2020 #39

This time, the good guys will win FakeNoose Nov 2020 #49

My town is about 75% for trump but there won't be any violence no matter the outcome. marie999 Nov 2020 #31

There will be "incidents," and it isn't just going to be Tuesday. Grokenstein Nov 2020 #32

+1,000,000 ancianita Nov 2020 #40

Yes, but that orange monstrosity could not have done it Dark n Stormy Knight Nov 2020 #33

Trump has broken 'normal'. Aussie105 Nov 2020 #38

I think your father is wise. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #41

I have shopping to do tomorrow. wnylib Nov 2020 #44

Feel sorry for your dad. And America. JPPaverage Nov 2020 #46

If you think you hear fireworks, don't go running outside to look, its not fireworks, just a tip Baclava Nov 2020 #47

A friend of mine is the daughter of Cuban immigrants and married to a Trinidadian. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2020 #48

How come the media always ignores Daxter Nov 2020 #50

Great post, US has become one of 'those other places' sad to say. appalachiablue Nov 2020 #51

sorry your Dad is speaknow Nov 2020 #52

He voted Loki Liesmith Nov 2020 #54