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rustysgurl

(1,098 posts)
38. My sister is an election judge at a voting location in Maricopa County
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 11:53 PM
Nov 2024

She is 81 years old, been doing this for years. She knows what COULD happen and is prepared. The stories she tells me make me very scared for her. Election HQ may be a fortress but the voting locations are sitting ducks for whoever wants to make trouble. Crazies armed to the teeth just outside the limit and positioned where anyone coming from the parking lots have to pass by. Local police and county deputies won't protect the workers because having LEOs around would "intimidate voters." My sis is the head judge and knows if anything goes down she will likely be in the thick of it. She says she's lived a good life and if that's how it happens, so be it.

I hate these lunatics ... I really do.

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Well based on how much they spent to secure it I doubt they will reverse it anytime soon 😂 Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #1
Yes. I forgot drones. nolabear Nov 2024 #3
They do not mess around! rogerballard Nov 2024 #2
Now I'm concerned about vehicles carrying ballots. nolabear Nov 2024 #7
As crazy as this election is I wouldn't be surprised if the vehicles carrying ballots have a police escort! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #14
Maybe armored vehicles too? Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #27
Only one side threatens violence PJMcK Nov 2024 #4
Oh I have. We vote early, thank goodness! nolabear Nov 2024 #9
Don't insult anarchists - they're principaled orthoclad Nov 2024 #25
It's not madness, it's preparation. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #5
Oh I agree. But what a damnable situation. nolabear Nov 2024 #10
Madness that it's necessary. wnylib Nov 2024 #22
"Normalcy" ain't nevuh comin back orthoclad Nov 2024 #26
The fever will break this cycle. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #6
I'm not sure anyone really cares about him. nolabear Nov 2024 #11
Jr. has ZERO charisma! Espoir Nov 2024 #17
Wait....did Senior have charisma? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #32
They will move on to NASCAR. Like they used to do.. Klarkashton Nov 2024 #12
It was fun to dress up in Trump regalia and tailgate this political season. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #13
Vance is still waiting in the wings. The American Oligarchs not likely to give up ruling thru puppets any time soon Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #29
You, my friend, are cynically honest. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #33
Perhaps we had the same teacher; that word has been applied to me also, but sometimes I get to the point quickly. Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #49
It has to be. Crazy maga. Klarkashton Nov 2024 #8
Don't forget about the crazy Evangelical nutcases -- I'm sure they will attempt to find another stooge to get them Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #15
Thats what I dont get about them Blue_Roses Nov 2024 #44
They have rose colored glasses on. They simply believe what they are told. nt Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 2024 #50
This country has a very different feel than the one I grew up in. nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #16
⬆️ sprinkleeninow Nov 2024 #34
I think it could change with a vengeance, this cycle. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #35
I am very hopeful. nt BootinUp Nov 2024 #37
It's defense AGAINST madness. dchill Nov 2024 #18
Arizona is one of the most gun friendly states in the union Aviation Pro Nov 2024 #19
How do you hunt with a tank? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #40
Nowadays it would be 120MM sabot rounds Aviation Pro Nov 2024 #41
What in the hell Blue_Roses Nov 2024 #45
Because is their answer Aviation Pro Nov 2024 #46
Maybe I should have worded that Blue_Roses Nov 2024 #47
That's how Bexar Elections is LeftInTX Nov 2024 #20
From a safe distance, take some pics Warpy Nov 2024 #21
There are signs about no photography AZSkiffyGeek Nov 2024 #30
As long as Putin and his puppets want this "war" to continue... SleeplessinSoCal Nov 2024 #23
You permanent nightmare? AKwannabe Nov 2024 #24
This shit never happened before Asshole 45 and his deranged cult stole power. Initech Nov 2024 #28
Fortress is good. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Aussie105 Nov 2024 #31
I truly hope all will be safe when they vote. Dave Id Nov 2024 #36
My sister is an election judge at a voting location in Maricopa County rustysgurl Nov 2024 #38
She's a brave woman. nolabear Nov 2024 #43
I believe in "woo". White light ✨️ of protection for her, and the whole polling place! electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #48
A swing county and the fastest growing county in America, allegedly... littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #39
No matter what happens, these people are still out there. Sneederbunk Nov 2024 #42
It lasts until he passes to the great beneath. Sneederbunk Nov 2024 #51
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