HELL YES….About the percentage of white women who voted for Trump and/or believed him, after his apparently uncontrollable habit of lying.  Now, it’s said federal restrictions on abortion may be next.  I do, however, appreciate the number of black women who voted for Harris

POUT?

Not enough time to comfort myself.  And unable to choose one battle.  Can’t give up transgender, climate change, refugees, corporations as individuals,  gun control, and racial injustice.  I can’t touch Putin, Ukraine, Mazda and Israel, and nuclear anything, so I won’t even try. (I’d cry.)

NOTE:  I do want to strongly refer you to Diane Ravitch’s blog today–maybe yesterday–featuring a re-blog of Greg Olear: The Grim Reality Begins to Set In.

AGHAST!  What with all the crooked, destructive things AI has caused via the internet, I see on Google you can get your toe in the door for free, but bewarned:   While there are free AI resources available, it’s essential to assess whether the quality meets your standards. Many times, when you pick free options, you may compromise functionality, reliability, and user support.

NAIEVE?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 I thought hispanic Americans would oppose Trump, since he has threatened to bomb Mexico, but I must be naive, in addition to everything else.  Perhaps the hispanics along the Texas border with Mexico who switched party preferences in the very recent election  (to Republican) have become alienated from their natal relationships, or didn’t read about Trump’s words during a campaign rally at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as covered by a number of different sources, without much feedback.   There is every reason to take Trump’s proposal seriously, according to https://www.vox.com.  “Presidents tend to at least try to deliver on campaign promises, and they have nearly unlimited war-making power nowadays. As unthinkable as it may sound, there is a reasonable chance the United States will be at war on its southern border in the coming years if Donald Trump returns to office.”  (Read “if” as “when”)

After things settle down, if they ever should, Trump’s words and frame of mind just prior to the 2024 election are destined to reverberate in history books and also foretell a bumpy immediate future for the U.S.   He crassly insulted the sexuality of his opponent Kamala Harris, called Democrats “demonic,” imagined Liz Cheney facing a fusillade of bullets, made remarks about the late golfer Arnold Palmer’s genitalia and promised to prosecute political opponents who “cheat” in the election.  He also remarked he wouldn’t mind if members of the press were shot if there was another assassination attempt at one of his rallies. His campaign denied he was insinuating the media should be harmed. (Another Duh.)

“I have this piece of glass here,” he said of the ballistic glass protecting him at a recent rally in Lititz, Pa. “But all we have really over here is the fake news. And to get me, somebody would have to shoot through the fake news. And I don’t mind that so much.” At another rally Trump  called the Democratic Party “demonic” and accused it of wanting to imprison his supporters.  Over a malfunctioning microphone at one rally, he asked the crowd, “Do you want to see me knock the hell out of people backstage?” While wrestling with the glitchy mike he simulated performing oral sex, resulting in cheers from his supporters.

His worst, most revelatory statement was that he should never have left the White House after the 2020 election.  Most likely he never plans to leave again.

KEITH WILSON SAYS on musingsofanoldfart:  I need to pick my battles. And, I suggest each of you do the same. We should follow our passions and make our voice known when we disagree with the decisions made. But, we cannot fight everything, so be choosy.

I (NAN) am trying to pick my battle.  FOR INSTANCE:

At the end of what will probably be the hottest year in recorded history, with extreme weather driven by climate change wreaking havoc around the globe, the world is confronting a second Trump term.

On the campaign trail, Trump continued to call climate change a hoax, said he would pull out of the Paris accord again, pledged to expand oil and gas production and roll back pollution controls, and threatened to eliminate federal incentives that promote renewable energy and electric vehicles.  (I would choose this cause but feel it’s doomed due to the next president’s strong anti stance and stated active plans to  hurry the end.  And they want us to have more babies to roast?!)

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 ‘Post-Election’ Snarky Snippets

POLITICS OF CULTURAL DESPAIR

Dr. John Persico  (via Aging Capriciously) posted Chris Hedges’  https://open.substack.com/pub/chrishedges/p/the-politics-of-cultural-despair?r=zfnvi&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email,   Still being a “newbie” after nine years, I can only refer you to Dr. Persico’s blog and let you try.  Hedges’  blog seems quite apt.  As Word Press changes its procedures, I fall back.

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Unfortunately, I doubt that I can limit myself to one cause.  I think it’s too late for climate change, the Supreme Court and abortions, even the Corporations, but surely not too late to take on Women for Liberty?  And I cannot even imagine being forced to resent unwanted foetuses!  I have 4 children, all wanted.  And I am obviously no longer fertile, but if I were I would possibly go around saying “Gay,” for spite.  And I suspect I’ll be against whatever Musk is wanting from Trump.  Going against the richest man in the world?  Rots o’ Ruck!

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ALAS THE POOR POET

Who searches and listens

with open heart and a healthy

muse, awaiting the bursting

forth of a metaphor reflecting

that in life which is soulful,

gentle, appreciative of both

nature and humanity,

loving justice, honesty and the

milk of human kindness,

but which arrives full blown

as….otherwise.

Encouragement from David French, NY  Times  columnist:

“The election is over, but our democracy endures. The end of the campaign signaled the beginning of the next phase of the fight to preserve the American experiment. We can grieve the loss, but the period of mourning should be short.

“There is work to be done.”

At least Trump wasn’t talking about abortion when he said he would protect women “whether they like it or not” during a rally in Wisconsin   He was talking about protecting women from the “dangerous” immigrants Harris let in from insane asylums, etc.  Just the phrase, no matter what he was referring to, suggests that he sees women as being inferior to men…needing protection.  Many of us believe women do need protection: from him.

Later, on CBS News, he reflected that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women “inappropriate.”  Duh. Being Trump, he was unwilling to listen to them.

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And today, if the person lying doesn’t experience stress or fear, there’s Fact Check…

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MY MUSE IS A WOMAN
She’s both stressed and depressed,
Mourning clothes yet unpressed.
Of Creativity bereft,
Recovery now unguessed.

MY MUSE’S MUSE
My muse’s muse is transgender
Both sexes present for to render
Loving, healing, warmth so tender
To regain her former splendor.

Nan 10/13/2020

V  O  T  E

CAN YOU?

QUESTION:

What if you vote early and then die before Voting Day?

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I can’t give you an answer, just trying to keep up the good fight as blood pressure surely climbs.  Hats off to those who can remain productive with their blogs or just remain productive period, with the election less than a week away.

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The Wall Street Journal  reports that job seekers in tech can no longer get in the door if they don’t have AI experience on their resumes….The Week reports that Microsoft plans to revive Three Mile Island  nuclear plant for its AI needs.

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PLEASE VOTE