My mother-in-law is 102; she drove until she was 98. It is a rural area and she drove to church, grocery, and her hairdresser’s house. Her macular degeneration and rheumatoid arthritis are chronic and slowly get worse. Her vision became limited gradually. She could see well enough on sunny days, but not on cloudy rainy days. We decided that she couldn’t see well enough to safely drive. We would drive her. Winifred didn’t like being told she could no longer drive. My wife enjoyed talking about her active independent 95 year old mother, but her independence was declining. This is the sad fate of all living things. It is the natural rhythm of life. It is also the bane of Hollywood and sequels. Our young stars age not as super hero-ish twenty years later.
Full disclosure I was an Elizabeth Warren supporter. Biden wasn’t most people’s first choice. Biden was the experienced and known quantity. He was a white male. Unfortunately, in the electorate that is still significant. Not as significant in the portion of voters who support Biden and Democrats. It is important to remember there aren’t many undecided voters there are more unmotivated voters. Many media outlets forget and continue to call it Decsion 2024, when it is Participation 2024. Nearly forty percent of the dependable voters live in a delusional world. They are filled with prejudice, grievance, and fear. We need not give two FUs about them. They do control the troll farms. We see their constant memes, lies, and attacks. For some foolish reason some are allowed to be accepted in the news pools and on panels of pundit jawers.
I have a thirty-something son. An active Democrat who listens to news/political podcasts. After the debate he and his friends were incensed, not in a good way by any means. I hate debates; they are ridiculous spectacles. I did begin to try to watch. President Biden responded to the first question; he looked bad and I couldn’t hear him. I found The Two Towers and began watching it. My wife had watched The Fellowship of the Ring a few days before. I would rather be stuck in Helm’s Deep than watch that debate. It wasn’t a bad night; it was confirmation of the fears and concerns about President’ Biden’s ability to serve another four years. (2029) Cliche time: ‘the bell can’t be unrung’, ‘my eyes can’t unsee”, ‘me brain still hurts’, or ‘once a skunk skunks, it’s gonna stink’.
The Two Towers movie
President Biden has done a decent job. No president can accomplish what House, Senate, and corrupt Judiciary will implode. The question isn’t day to day performance; it is motivation. If the unmotivated voter isn’t voting, the new-nazi party called the Republicans will control. GOP in control of House and Senate, Judiciary, and vanquish the abominable thought the White House. Therefore for the good of the country President Biden must step aside. We may be able to elect Biden but what can be accomplished without a strong showing in the down ballot. How about immigration and that border bill. Sinema and Manchin undermined a good deal of the agenda. The wealthier class need to start paying a higher percentage of their wealthiness. Corporate has owned Congress for too long. The power of the incumbency is not to be denied, but the power of enthusiasm is what we need. I am no super fan of Vice President Harris. I can’t remember her ever giving a rousing. ‘that’s my candidate’ quality speech. I do think she can inspire and overcome her detractors. Women are ready to storm the ballot box. My cussing, tobacco clouded, working man grandfather said, “many old men insist on driving, but the youngsters are better drivers.” He also said, “Republicans are out to steal from the working man, and take what he’s earned.”
Please Mr. President do the noble, the right thing, sacrifice for the future of America. As a supporter I pray for you.
Joke not seen — should have upped the Daleks text
I am back from three day suspension, my first ever. I found photo of terminator style Joe, Dark Brandon then added now; it is go time Joe — You’re Immune Call Seal Team Six or the Daleks exterminate, exterminate, exterminate ‘ I knew I should have made the Daleks and following text larger. I was labeled as encouraging violence. Not dabbling in abysmal humor, which I was guilty of.
We will live in a hellscape if we do not turnout voters. People need motivation to come to the polls. We need MOTIVATION AND PARTICIPATION more than any one man or woman — We who love America must ask for the car keys.
We may not be prepared for this fight, but the fight is upon us. The planet will not wait for humanity to regain sanity.
I return to helplessly watching the insanity of our current world. Climate should be the first priority of every policy.
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