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Towlie

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35. So you're applying the grossly unfair Electoral College system as your boycotting criterion?

Sun Nov 29, 2020, 12:41 PM

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The principle that an entire state votes the way of its majority is unfair as a means of selecting a president, and it's unfair as a means of determining who to boycott. You're punishing people for the crime of living in states where they're politically outnumbered.

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I am going to boycott Red States [View all] Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 OP

If you can find ONE state that doesn't have a plethora of idiots, trumpers and Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #1

Hawaii, lol grantcart Nov 2020 #34

Trumpers are on HI too PasadenaTrudy Nov 2020 #38

I keep a card of red states/blue states in my wallet in case I'm trying to choose tanyev Nov 2020 #2

I only buy Pepsi! Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #8

Georgia is the home of Coke? miyazaki Nov 2020 #88

Georgia for me exboyfil Nov 2020 #3

same for me Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #60

What do you do when you live in one? doc03 Nov 2020 #4

move Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #10

Where are you going? mnhtnbb Nov 2020 #16

We will be moving from CA to NC when we retire. MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #28

This is what we did. OnionPatch Nov 2020 #76

You get a medal, big thanx and hugs, lots. appalachiablue Nov 2020 #12

You support the little people as much as possible and avoid the big stores/ vacation spots. lark Nov 2020 #15

living in a red state, I am just going to boycott the trumpers NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #5

Don't you consider it more of a purple state? MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #29

it has a few very blue areas but vast seas of red too NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #30

Well, you do have a democratic governor, and voted for Obama. MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #31

we went from Raleigh (for 28 yrs) to Hendersonville (20 mi south of Asheville) NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #33

Hendersonville is definitely on our list. MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #36

let me know if I can help in any way - send me a DU msg. we can be in contact. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #37

It has some to go. I think it is headed toward being another Virginia. Blue_true Nov 2020 #74

That'll teach 'em. MuseRider Nov 2020 #6

Where I live, I sense maga tears Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #11

Why are you talking about paint? Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #14

Going on a vacation during a pandemic speaks volumes. cwydro Nov 2020 #23

I never said when I was going and it won't be until I get my vaccine Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #41

Just make sure you're in a blue state! cwydro Nov 2020 #46

guaranteed as sure as magat tears are salty Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #53

... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2020 #45

Don't forget that there are still many helpless Democrats in those red areas cutroot Nov 2020 #7

They are DEMs in RED states. I live in one -- NC. Please visit and NCjack Nov 2020 #9

There are a lot of good people living in red states. madaboutharry Nov 2020 #13

There are no red states - it's all purple Blues Heron Nov 2020 #17

Nobody should be vacationing right now at all. jimfields33 Nov 2020 #18

Where did you read the vacation was scheduled for "right now?" LanternWaste Nov 2020 #55

Well, one would assume it's sometime soon - a state may no longer be red by safe vacation time... cwydro Nov 2020 #72

Been doing that to Arizona ever since "papers please." Iggo Nov 2020 #19

All states have good and bad people, Democrats and Republicans. panader0 Nov 2020 #20

I won't, my livelihood dictates that I deliver loads dware Nov 2020 #21

Good for you...people like you keep the country running. cwydro Nov 2020 #47

Monument valley is in Utah. (2/3 of your pics) JDC Nov 2020 #22

thx for pointing it out. I just put AZ in the search Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #24

It is important to remember though..... marmar Nov 2020 #25

Many blue states have red counties that are trash dalton99a Nov 2020 #26

There are blue businesses in red states that want your money DBoon Nov 2020 #27

This makes me think even more about 'boycotting,' appalachiablue Nov 2020 #32

So you're applying the grossly unfair Electoral College system as your boycotting criterion? Towlie Nov 2020 #35

I come from Kentucky. KentuckyWoman Nov 2020 #39

Go ahead but I am telling you it does not work... Phentex Nov 2020 #40

what helped GA was low taxes for Hollywood and bending the knee/grabbing the ankles on the flag BS Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #42

meaning your boycott will not work Phentex Nov 2020 #43

I don't understand.... Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #62

Maybe you don't ? Phentex Nov 2020 #82

I guess we are both in violent agreement Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #83

No you're not. nolabear Nov 2020 #44

Thank you for your post. cwydro Nov 2020 #48

It's stunning how people think it's okay to be just like them nolabear Nov 2020 #49

Perfectly put. cwydro Nov 2020 #52

I will never put my money in NOLA Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #58

What? Okay seriously, what do you mean? nolabear Nov 2020 #65

Like places such as Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #66

Your prerogative. Just curious, do you know the area? nolabear Nov 2020 #80

Diversity is the goal Red Mountain Nov 2020 #73

well said Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #81

EXACTLY ... totally on point! nt Raine Nov 2020 #59

I can tell you right now what states I will be avoiding on my mext vacation DFW Nov 2020 #50

so... Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #56

Both AZ and GA have red governors and red legislatures. former9thward Nov 2020 #51

Lol, someone is perhaps lacking a bit at research! cwydro Nov 2020 #54

nah, you doth protest Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #57

But you're still planning to visit these two states with red governors, right? cwydro Nov 2020 #61

wherever I go, i'll be sure to drink salty magat tears Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #63

Funny, I've seen this type posting elsewhere. cwydro Nov 2020 #70

There are Democrats in Florida, you know mcar Nov 2020 #64

ty. I vote for Democrats too. Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #68

They cheated in Florida. Ligyron Nov 2020 #67

maybe that's why the magats can't believe they lost Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #71

Never seen so much mention of "tears" except in other places best left unmentioned. cwydro Nov 2020 #79

I started doing that Yeehah Nov 2020 #69

bravo! Have you ever thought about escaping? Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #75

I must live in wilderness / forest Yeehah Nov 2020 #77

Come to Michigan it's a beautiful place for a summer vacation. Buckeyeblue Nov 2020 #78

I definitely will Nimble_Idea Nov 2020 #84

I was talking to a trump supporter from work and he asked where he should go that wasn't blue Vivienne235729 Nov 2020 #85

When it's safe to travel again, I hope to visit South Carolina and spend some Tanuki Nov 2020 #86

Pointless. Xolodno Nov 2020 #87

All you are doing canetoad Nov 2020 #89