At least Elon Musk is starting his court date today, for violating campaign laws. Sure that’s a drop of water for a massive forest fire, but it’s something.
If you really want people to have a sleepless election night then the president should be elected by popular vote. That way the networks would be able to call the vote until the polls close in Alaska and Hawaii.
And a shocking number of people want an unrealized concept of a plan for them accompanied by a well-developed and fully intended plan to against them in favor of their corporate overlords.
The irony is it could be days after the election before we get to know the Winner for president. Of course trumplestilsken will claim democrats are stealing the election again
I looked forward to Christmas. I dread election day. No matter who wins it will be bad. rump is unhinged and his followers are worse and they all have guns. If he loses they will follow whatever crazy, violent directives he give them. If he wins, it will be even worse.
We the ordinary Americans are the ones who will do this. History teaches us we have done it before we can do it again. Read Dr. Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American today. You can find her on facebook and substack.
Xmas anticipation is almost always positive. Day after first November Tuesday anticipation is almost always negative… with a twist of ‘maybe it will be okay’.
To celebrate you drink yourself into a stupor. Then vote your hangover. Politicians used to pay for mountains of food and rivers of booze at the polling places. They made rousing speeches as the voters ate and drank themselves comatose. Then finished by voting. Everybody was there, Tory, Whig or whoever. Now that’s electioneering. And a major no-no.
Election Day Eve is the occasion, where a feculent lie – if placed in the news – has the most effect since it will likely spread through all voters media but the fact checking and truth will be known only after the election.
XF8U-3 2 months ago
More like raid the liquor store eve.
The dude from FL Premium Member 2 months ago
I’ve already voted so I’m tuning Tuesday out!
braindead Premium Member 2 months ago
Not to worry.
If The Messiah wins, elections will no longer be in doubt — if there even are elections.
HidariMak 2 months ago
At least Elon Musk is starting his court date today, for violating campaign laws. Sure that’s a drop of water for a massive forest fire, but it’s something.
nosirrom 2 months ago
If you really want people to have a sleepless election night then the president should be elected by popular vote. That way the networks would be able to call the vote until the polls close in Alaska and Hawaii.
bobpickett1 2 months ago
I have a long day ahead tomorrow as I am a poll worker.
Packratjohn Premium Member 2 months ago
I’m rather simple minded about the whole thing. I want a straight up popular vote. No gimmicks.
Sprarklin 2 months ago
It used to be that election day meant the elections were over.
Now, especially in Washington state, it’s just the beginning of “election season.”
They continue to count (and find) votes for weeks.
goboboyd 2 months ago
Just me or does an unemployed Richard Nixon impersonator hang out in this bar? Er, lounge. Check for Checkers under his stool.
Gen.Flashman 2 months ago
In this election w have the real possibility of being visited by Krampus bringing a lump of coal and a switch.
sandpiper 2 months ago
Hallowe’en was scary. Tomorrow will be worse and it will not give way to celebrations for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
mourdac Premium Member 2 months ago
Folk anticipate Xmas eve with joy and pleasure. Election day eve, not so much anymore with the insanity created by Trump since 2016.
jbordzol 2 months ago
Nice concept, but …
WaitingMan 2 months ago
Final Score:
Kamala Harris – 340
Donald Trump – 198
phileaux 2 months ago
More like being in a hurricane’s Cone Of Uncertainty path.
Rauderi 2 months ago
I’m trying so hard to avoid it until it’s “over”. Not that it will end on Tuesday. Ugh.
Drag0nr1der 2 months ago
I like it!
cmo2495 Premium Member 2 months ago
The difference being, I never dreaded the day after Christmas.
bobpeters61 2 months ago
And a shocking number of people want an unrealized concept of a plan for them accompanied by a well-developed and fully intended plan to against them in favor of their corporate overlords.
ira.crank 2 months ago
Anxiety and dread is a different emotion.
marilynnbyerly 2 months ago
As a swing state person, I’ll be ecstatic when this is over.
Can't Sleep 2 months ago
I don’t know – I can see waking up on Election Day and checking to see if Santa left us any anxiety medications.
Godfreydaniel 2 months ago
The first inkling of an attempt at a try at a stab at a concept …..
Holden Awn 2 months ago
Guaranteed coal either way.
LongWong 2 months ago
Every 4 years we are told “This is the most impotant election in America’s history”
Dapperdan61 Premium Member 2 months ago
The irony is it could be days after the election before we get to know the Winner for president. Of course trumplestilsken will claim democrats are stealing the election again
locake 2 months ago
I looked forward to Christmas. I dread election day. No matter who wins it will be bad. rump is unhinged and his followers are worse and they all have guns. If he loses they will follow whatever crazy, violent directives he give them. If he wins, it will be even worse.
Ib12us 2 months ago
I would put the concept alongside the radio drama War of the World. It feels like it.
anomaly 2 months ago
And never talk about it again? Sounds good.
baskate_2000 2 months ago
No, not even that. It’s definitely not worth it.
ncorgbl 2 months ago
Better ideas have come from bar talk.
Decius Premium Member 2 months ago
Anticipation is not the word I’ve used for it
Bilan 2 months ago
If you believe Trump, the Boogeyman will arrive instead of Santa Claus.
mindjob 2 months ago
We all have our houses boarded up for the riots to follow
sisterea 2 months ago
We the ordinary Americans are the ones who will do this. History teaches us we have done it before we can do it again. Read Dr. Heather Cox Richardson’s Letters from an American today. You can find her on facebook and substack.
vlbrown Premium Member 2 months ago
I have never anticipated Christmas, my birthday or summer vacation with this level of fear, dread, and anxiety
Tootsie Premium Member 2 months ago
Good one, Wiley.
braindead Premium Member 2 months ago
And in case you didn’t see it before…
From Jim Wright:
Elon Musk in charge of the economy…
RFK Jr in managing your healthcare…
Mike Flynn commanding your military…
Charlie Kirk, Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, and the dead rotting corpse of Rush Limbaugh are the moral conscience of your America…
Stephen Miller decides your political ideology…
Laura Loomer is the voice and face of your nation…
Chief Justice Canon presides over a Supreme Court made up entirely of Trump appointees…
JD Vance in charge of reining in Trump’s worst impulses…
You have no healthcare, no Social Security, no civil rights, no jobs, no savings, no food, no home, no education, and no hope
Sound’s good, right?
No?
Well, then you better show up.
6turtle9 2 months ago
The anticipation of the lesser of two evils. Oh Joy!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 2 months ago
Instead of great presents,I’m worried I might get the 400-pound booby prize
michael.petroski337 2 months ago
“IF the Messiah wins” ?“IF”?What do you mean, “IF”?God Bless America.“Fr. Mike” Petroski
lnrokr55 2 months ago
Man I’m bored with hype & fear, time to get on with the reality, what a concept ! … ;-)
Concretionist 2 months ago
Xmas anticipation is almost always positive. Day after first November Tuesday anticipation is almost always negative… with a twist of ‘maybe it will be okay’.
eddi-TBH 2 months ago
To celebrate you drink yourself into a stupor. Then vote your hangover. Politicians used to pay for mountains of food and rivers of booze at the polling places. They made rousing speeches as the voters ate and drank themselves comatose. Then finished by voting. Everybody was there, Tory, Whig or whoever. Now that’s electioneering. And a major no-no.
unfair.de 2 months ago
Election Day Eve is the occasion, where a feculent lie – if placed in the news – has the most effect since it will likely spread through all voters media but the fact checking and truth will be known only after the election.
Godfreydaniel 2 months ago
The refusal I the networks to fact-check the debates was a disgrace to journalism AND a disgrace to democracy.