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The Wreckage
Sorry for bailing last night. It was painful.
It was a bloodbath. We're in a tough position now. I'll talk about my early reactions and theories on the night in a later post. For now, the damage assessment:Republicans entered the night with a 53 to 47 edge, and Democrats needed to flip four seats. They flipped at least seven, with victories in some of the most Republican states in the country. The Republican seats lost were: Texas: James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton.We don't know yet if the cheating whore Mary Peltola stole the seat in Alaska from the real Dan Sullivan. We also lost gubernatorial races, including Texas'.
Ohio: former Sen. Sherrod Brown beat Sen. Jon Husted.
Kansas: Adam Hamilton unseated Sen. Roger Marshall.
Iowa: Josh Turek defeated Rep. Ashley Hinson.
South Carolina: Annie Andrews upset longtime Sen. Graham.
North Carolina: former Gov. Roy Cooper beat Michael Whatley for an open seat.
Maine: Troy Jackson unseated Sen. Susan Collins, who conceded Wednesday. Democrats also held every seat they were defending in the battlegrounds. Sen. Jon Ossoff beat Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia, Chris Pappas defeated former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire, and Abdul El-Sayed defeated former Rep. Mike Rogers for Michigan's open seat, per CBS News. Peggy Flanagan in Minnesota and Juliana Stratton in Illinois kept open seats in Democratic hands.
Republicans held a 26 to 24 advantage in governorships going in, with 36 races on the ballot. Democrats flipped four GOP-held offices. Texas: Gina Hinojosa defeated three-term Gov. Greg Abbott.
Georgia: Keisha Lance Bottoms beat Rick Jackson, ending a 24-year Republican run in the governor's office.
Ohio: Amy Acton defeated Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed Gov. Mike DeWine.
Iowa: State Auditor Rob Sand beat Zach Lahn.
At least we can finally say goodbye to the annoying game show host and grifter Vivek Ramaswamy. They're still counting House seats, but not only did the Democrats take the House, but they'll have the largest majority they've had in decades.
In the the House, Democrats will start the year with what would be its largest majority in nearly two decades, NBC News projects. Democrats flipped more than two dozen districts, some that voted for Trump by double digits in 2024.Trump is now obviously a lame duck. Not only does he face the most intensely hostile Congress than any president has ever faced -- Lincoln got rid of most of his congressional opponents by branding them insurrectionists -- but the cowardly NeverTrumpers and GOPe Corporate Supremacists who pretended to support him for the past ten years while covertly undermining him now have no fear of him and can undermine him more openly. Unfortunately, Trump 1.0 had a golden economy to offset many voters' intense dislike of him. Trump 2.0 has a decent economy, but people can't see beyond persistently high inflation and they think the economy is in poor shape. I assume this All-American Solid Citizen won:
Abdihakim Arabow Ibrahim (D) is running to be Hennepin County Commissioner in MN
Here are his thoughts on the issues No, this is not AI or satire https://t.co/nkWsALtmcB— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) November 2, 2026
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YEET!
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:02 PM (W2Pud)
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Nf
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:02 PM (r2Icn)
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good morning, ace. hope you are well.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:02 PM (W2Pud)
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I'm drinking beer today.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (Sco7b)
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Whos
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (r2Icn)
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Open channel D
Posted by: Open Channel D at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (gYnrv)
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time to move on to fight another day
Posted by: doug at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (hS/Ow)
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Wreckage is right
Posted by: 496 at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (Qu0SY)
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numbers in TX look kinda hinky tho
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (qBivk)
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I want to throw up
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (nGraA)
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (qBivk)
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Everything disappeared for a second.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (r2Icn)
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>>>3 good morning, ace. hope you are well.
I am fine but bothered. I hope you are well.
It's not a great day in America.
I am fine but bothered. I hope you are well.
It's not a great day in America.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (1wjle)
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After the 2020 hot mess, I'm neither shocked nor disturbed. Ora et Labora.
Posted by: Any better, I'd be twins at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (2CeDH)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (r2Icn)
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>>>10 I want to throw up
Yup.
I'm planning to be beaten down and depressed for 1-2 days, and then that's it.
Yup.
I'm planning to be beaten down and depressed for 1-2 days, and then that's it.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (1wjle)
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All I have to say is that Masturbatin' Pete wants my body because he's gay as fuck.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
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Cheer up, ace. This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (AKptf)
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I wonder if Trump knew the bloodbath was coming and ending the military subsidy to Israel was his pissed off reaction?
Posted by: Open Channel D at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (gYnrv)
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I'm just sad
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (4WM7K)
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (W2Pud)
Posted by: Delurker at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (2Drhq)
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"Democrats will start the year with what would be its largest majority in nearly two decades"
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Ok, then put your money where your mouth is. Pass legislation requiring full disclosure of all Epstein documents and make Trump veto it.
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Ok, then put your money where your mouth is. Pass legislation requiring full disclosure of all Epstein documents and make Trump veto it.
Posted by: 496 at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (Qu0SY)
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I look forward to what an 80-year-old Trump with nothing to lose can accomplish in the next couple of months.
Posted by: Dirt McGirt at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (reyi/)
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (Sco7b)
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{{{SMH at God's mercy}}}
Posted by: lin-duh at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (f9RL7)
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It is what it is. The Dems in Congress with go for Trump Impeachment III. At least, for now, the Dems don't control the executive, or the purges would be happening January 21st.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (l3cgK)
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I'm absolutely devastated. This was like 1994 but on steroids for Democrats.
I think it was less ideological and more about Trump the person and wanting to send a message. I dont believe these deep red states are now blue. But they are definitely anti-Trump.
We have to take stock of reality after a loss like this recognize did a lot of dumb shit. I'm so tired of the echo chamber where it's all about voter fraud or CA transplants. Or RINOs.
Trump owns this, and I take no glee in saying that.
If you're a Democrat, I would love it if we doubled down on "Trump can do no wrong!". It just means they get to be in charge of everything.
I think it was less ideological and more about Trump the person and wanting to send a message. I dont believe these deep red states are now blue. But they are definitely anti-Trump.
We have to take stock of reality after a loss like this recognize did a lot of dumb shit. I'm so tired of the echo chamber where it's all about voter fraud or CA transplants. Or RINOs.
Trump owns this, and I take no glee in saying that.
If you're a Democrat, I would love it if we doubled down on "Trump can do no wrong!". It just means they get to be in charge of everything.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (y8NCE)
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There was no way in hell Cooper wasn't winning NC. He'll be a more reliable Dem than Tillis was. Maybe.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (enNUy)
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We have to be realistic going forward, the Trump coalition is not replicable. The blue collar white/union types he was winning didn't show up in 2018, 2022, or 2026, they're not going to show up in 2028.
Michigan isn't going to get any closer. The only path seems to be to aim for Hispanics.
Michigan isn't going to get any closer. The only path seems to be to aim for Hispanics.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (okun6)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (Cq/ve)
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>18 Cheer up, ace. This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (1wjle)
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11 honestly cannot help but be happy about Vivek losing
sorry Ohio
but damn. he was awful.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM
Awful compared to what?
A drunken Acton is going to be bad for the citizens of Ohio.
A sober Acton will be even worse!
sorry Ohio
but damn. he was awful.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM
Awful compared to what?
A drunken Acton is going to be bad for the citizens of Ohio.
A sober Acton will be even worse!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (HlyYF)
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (1wjle)
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2 more months of Lindsey's Vagina.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (r2Icn)
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Trump knows
He was shot by these plans they keep trying to murder him
Now they can relax and do the Chinese torture routine
He was shot by these plans they keep trying to murder him
Now they can relax and do the Chinese torture routine
Posted by: Gonzotx at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (nGraA)
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I wonder sometimes if we are indeed in a bubble. If Trump is really that toxic and that the Progressives and Socialists really do outnumber us. Or that they are just really good at cheating. This is why I buy ammo.
But maybe it's more simple and it's just an off year and off year elections overwhelmingly go against the administration in power. It's is very American in ways. Dunno.
I do know as a bald man, I have no hair to light on fire. I have for many years now watched society disintegrate (or 'decline'). I don't have the power to reverse that and it's probabaly good I don't. A lot of people would be dead. So I shrug, focus on what I can control. Take care of your friends, your family, your pets. Ignore politics, sure vote and donate if you feel like being a sucker, but live your life locally. Make local friends. Yeah, gun up. Stockpile food and water and water filters. That's just smart. But don't make national politics your identity.
It's not as bad as it seems, just like good news is rarely as good as it seems.
But maybe it's more simple and it's just an off year and off year elections overwhelmingly go against the administration in power. It's is very American in ways. Dunno.
I do know as a bald man, I have no hair to light on fire. I have for many years now watched society disintegrate (or 'decline'). I don't have the power to reverse that and it's probabaly good I don't. A lot of people would be dead. So I shrug, focus on what I can control. Take care of your friends, your family, your pets. Ignore politics, sure vote and donate if you feel like being a sucker, but live your life locally. Make local friends. Yeah, gun up. Stockpile food and water and water filters. That's just smart. But don't make national politics your identity.
It's not as bad as it seems, just like good news is rarely as good as it seems.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (s1VwS)
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Darline? Not that long.
she was also god-awful
that was a tough one
disappointed in NH oh well
clarifies things for me I guess (not going up there)
had a nice group chat with the fam in FLA. they are good to talk to when stuff like this goes down! clearly things are going to be crazy in the next decade. if we go to a state where we don't know a soul? probably not a great idea. so FLA is our best bet for sure.
meanwhile I think the next two years in PA will be good tbh. Josh will be auditioning for President. should be good for us!
she was also god-awful
that was a tough one
disappointed in NH oh well
clarifies things for me I guess (not going up there)
had a nice group chat with the fam in FLA. they are good to talk to when stuff like this goes down! clearly things are going to be crazy in the next decade. if we go to a state where we don't know a soul? probably not a great idea. so FLA is our best bet for sure.
meanwhile I think the next two years in PA will be good tbh. Josh will be auditioning for President. should be good for us!
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (qBivk)
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32 >18 Cheer up, ace. This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (1wjle)
Over / under on whether they file Articles of Impeachment before or after new Congress installed.
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (1wjle)
Over / under on whether they file Articles of Impeachment before or after new Congress installed.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (mP0Kj)
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (1GNH8)
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This isn't the end.
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
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>>>30 We have to be realistic going forward, the Trump coalition is not replicable. The blue collar white/union types he was winning didn't show up in 2018, 2022, or 2026, they're not going to show up in 2028.
yes that is one of the key takeaways. I have that for my analysis post.
yes that is one of the key takeaways. I have that for my analysis post.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (1wjle)
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All I have to say is that Masturbatin' Pete wants my body because he's gay as fuck.
Dude makes garrett look straight.
Dude makes garrett look straight.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:09 PM (2ocoG)
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But maybe it's more simple and it's just an off year and off year elections overwhelmingly go against the administration in power. It's is very American in ways. Dunno.
I really think that was it
look even I was like "oh I don't want to be bothered"
I can see it.
it does suck
I really think that was it
look even I was like "oh I don't want to be bothered"
I can see it.
it does suck
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:09 PM (qBivk)
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Sadly, half the GOP has always wanted Trump ground up for dog meat. But he got elected three times, because his energy, charisma and proposals were attractive to the electorate.
He can sell himself, but he can't - who can? - sell the dopes and slugs the GOP puts up. People will crawl over glass shards to vote for Trump. Nobody wants to vote for a dullard like Paxton.
Sadly, half the GOP has always wanted Trump ground up for dog meat. But he got elected three times, because his energy, charisma and proposals were attractive to the electorate.
He can sell himself, but he can't - who can? - sell the dopes and slugs the GOP puts up. People will crawl over glass shards to vote for Trump. Nobody wants to vote for a dullard like Paxton.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (eRlcH)
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A drunken Acton is going to be bad for the citizens of Ohio.
A sober Acton will be even worse!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (HlyYF)
For some reason this makes me think of the Matchmaker song in "Fiddler on the Roof"...
♪You heard he has a temper.
He'll beat you every night,
But only when he's sober,
So you'll be alright.♫
A drunken Acton is going to be bad for the citizens of Ohio.
A sober Acton will be even worse!
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (HlyYF)
For some reason this makes me think of the Matchmaker song in "Fiddler on the Roof"...
♪You heard he has a temper.
He'll beat you every night,
But only when he's sober,
So you'll be alright.♫
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (l3cgK)
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Full page Ctrl+f search for "I was wrong" returns zero results.
Who the fuck cares what you think, you goo-gobbling faggot?
Who the fuck cares what you think, you goo-gobbling faggot?
Posted by: The guy who wanted higher wages. at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (EW7S0)
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The lovers need to move on. No more Vivek. No more Sununu or Biggs or Paxton or Tiffany. We had some crappy candidates when even good ones would've had a hard time.
Move on losers. It is obvious we don't want you
Move on losers. It is obvious we don't want you
Posted by: 496 at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (Qu0SY)
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yes that is one of the key takeaways. I have that for my analysis post.
which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
either way
which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
either way
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (qBivk)
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4 I'm drinking beer today.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (Sco7b)
I am about to begin day drinking today at home, for the first time in a long time.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:04 PM (Sco7b)
I am about to begin day drinking today at home, for the first time in a long time.
Posted by: Gref at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (5rh/l)
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I have to admit, I don’t understand a lot of the voter sentiment. The economy seems to be their biggest issue, and Democrats didn’t really proffer any remedy, just hyperbole. I am curious what voters expect with this change, and what Democrats can actually deliver. The price of gas is now predictably dropping and Trump has trillions of US investment coming online. That will all prime the economy further.
The slate of incoming Democrat candidates, especially in the senate, are some of the most untalented people with extremist views I have ever seen.
I had hope to finally settle down in Texas. I will probably be rethinking that move. 5 million votes for that guy? Good Lord.
The slate of incoming Democrat candidates, especially in the senate, are some of the most untalented people with extremist views I have ever seen.
I had hope to finally settle down in Texas. I will probably be rethinking that move. 5 million votes for that guy? Good Lord.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (YNaM/)
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I hit my newly-purchased 750ml bottle of Willie Nelson's TCH-infused brew early last night. Fell asleep on the couch and missed the blood bath as it was happening.
Posted by: one hour sober at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (J4Dwc)
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Ilan Omar got re elected with about 75% of the votes...
Pure.... insanity.
Posted by: Romeo13
Why insanity? Muzzies majority areas ONLY vote for muzzies.
Pure.... insanity.
Posted by: Romeo13
Why insanity? Muzzies majority areas ONLY vote for muzzies.
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (NnhvP)
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17 All I have to say is that Masturbatin' Pete wants my body because he's gay as fuck.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
Is that the troll that's stalking you?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
Is that the troll that's stalking you?
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (s1VwS)
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My district's R congressional rep kept his seat. I'll take a tiny bit of credit for that.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Afternoon Ace.
Willowed: Mark Texeira former Yankees 1st baseman won a Congressional seat from Tex. As someone pointed out the Republicans will not lose the congressional baseball game for the foreseeable future.
So we have that going for us
Willowed: Mark Texeira former Yankees 1st baseman won a Congressional seat from Tex. As someone pointed out the Republicans will not lose the congressional baseball game for the foreseeable future.
So we have that going for us
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (8VNAp)
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People will crawl over glass shards to vote for Trump. Nobody wants to vote for a dullard like Paxton.
Correct. It was almost entirely a "the candidate is uninspiring but the Democrat is worse" election. Darline Graham, Vivek, Paxton, the list goes on.
Correct. It was almost entirely a "the candidate is uninspiring but the Democrat is worse" election. Darline Graham, Vivek, Paxton, the list goes on.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (2ocoG)
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Cheer up, ace. This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace
==
I honestly thought after 2008, the Democrat Party was going to be the default party for a generation. We had screwed up everything. I had sort of made myself unplug from politics.
And then 2010 happened.
But I THOUGHT we had learned some lesson post-W Bush, and getting into Middle East Wars was a big one. Also, Bush's love of Mega Corp.
Trump's populism was "popular" with rank and file, but then he seemed to have lost the narrative. Like maybe striking a more "working mans" position on data centers and AI would have been smart instead of "full steam ahead". That really bled into a lot of races and Trump was not where the public was on it. He was even out there saying he loved Flock cameras.
Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace
==
I honestly thought after 2008, the Democrat Party was going to be the default party for a generation. We had screwed up everything. I had sort of made myself unplug from politics.
And then 2010 happened.
But I THOUGHT we had learned some lesson post-W Bush, and getting into Middle East Wars was a big one. Also, Bush's love of Mega Corp.
Trump's populism was "popular" with rank and file, but then he seemed to have lost the narrative. Like maybe striking a more "working mans" position on data centers and AI would have been smart instead of "full steam ahead". That really bled into a lot of races and Trump was not where the public was on it. He was even out there saying he loved Flock cameras.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (y8NCE)
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I am fine but bothered. I hope you are well.
It's not a great day in America.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (1wjle)
I was up early today and woke to this. I did try to find bright spots.
Ace is going to have so much easy content just didn't pick up steam.
I saw Acton's drunken acceptance speech and was good for the day.
It's not a great day in America.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:05 PM (1wjle)
I was up early today and woke to this. I did try to find bright spots.
Ace is going to have so much easy content just didn't pick up steam.
I saw Acton's drunken acceptance speech and was good for the day.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (Sco7b)
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Also propaganda works. And we haven't had that tool or wanted to use it historically.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (s1VwS)
Posted by: No Name Today at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (8mulE)
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Plus she spells her name wrong.
Posted by: Darlenes everywhere at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (RDhJX)
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>>>I wonder sometimes if we are indeed in a bubble. If Trump is really that toxic and that the Progressives and Socialists really do outnumber us. Or that they are just really good at cheating.
we're partly in a bubble but what I think happened is that a lot of low propensity Democrats turned out because Trump was making huge changes that upset them and the left turned on the insurrection machine.
But yes, Trump is unpopular. He is unpopular, but necessary.
But unless he's actually winning so much you'll get sick of all the winning, his unpopularity will turn some elections in favor the Democrats.
we're partly in a bubble but what I think happened is that a lot of low propensity Democrats turned out because Trump was making huge changes that upset them and the left turned on the insurrection machine.
But yes, Trump is unpopular. He is unpopular, but necessary.
But unless he's actually winning so much you'll get sick of all the winning, his unpopularity will turn some elections in favor the Democrats.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (1wjle)
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Yup. We still have the presidency, which ain't nothin'!
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (1wjle)
It's a lot! Veto power is real. No legislation, do nothing Congeress will not do well in 2028. Obama was "shellacked" in 2010..but he passed obamacare and other shit, and while winning both houses (over 60 seats in the House I believe) was balsam to the Rs, it did nothing to obamacare, and it is still with us. Trump was smart enough to get BBB passed. So, we shall see.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:07 PM (1wjle)
It's a lot! Veto power is real. No legislation, do nothing Congeress will not do well in 2028. Obama was "shellacked" in 2010..but he passed obamacare and other shit, and while winning both houses (over 60 seats in the House I believe) was balsam to the Rs, it did nothing to obamacare, and it is still with us. Trump was smart enough to get BBB passed. So, we shall see.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (AKptf)
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A theory: Trump is focused more on the long game. With Iran, take their grip (Strait of Hormuz) out of the middle east equation. Tarrifs will eventually bring more production to the USA. None of this happens overnight, or even in a couple years. But it is a long game strategy.
Unfortunately, the electorate is what about me, right now. I think Trump lost sight of this.
The GOP did absolutely nothing in the last 2 years. Yeah, yeah the BBB. The party is run by, and full of grifters. At the expense of us, they got their comeuppance. We got rid of some (Collins).
Unfortunately, the electorate is what about me, right now. I think Trump lost sight of this.
The GOP did absolutely nothing in the last 2 years. Yeah, yeah the BBB. The party is run by, and full of grifters. At the expense of us, they got their comeuppance. We got rid of some (Collins).
Posted by: Our Country is Screwed at November 04, 2026 12:12 PM (XHS5D)
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48 Full page Ctrl+f search for "I was wrong" returns zero results.
Who the fuck cares what you think, you goo-gobbling faggot?
Posted by: The guy who wanted higher wages. at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (EW7S0)
I did NOT see The Goo-Gobbling Faggots front for the Goo-Goo Dolls...
Who the fuck cares what you think, you goo-gobbling faggot?
Posted by: The guy who wanted higher wages. at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (EW7S0)
I did NOT see The Goo-Gobbling Faggots front for the Goo-Goo Dolls...
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 04, 2026 12:12 PM (l3cgK)
68
It sucks, but this was likely the moment Trump decided to stop Iran.
Our culture is weak and has no stomach for sacrifice. The people cannot see a nuclear armed Iran as a viable threat, so the verdict is that the cost (increased gas prices) is too high.
Easy times make weak men. The country just voted to put the weak men (and women. And men pretending to be women) in charge.
Guess what comes after that?
Our culture is weak and has no stomach for sacrifice. The people cannot see a nuclear armed Iran as a viable threat, so the verdict is that the cost (increased gas prices) is too high.
Easy times make weak men. The country just voted to put the weak men (and women. And men pretending to be women) in charge.
Guess what comes after that?
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 04, 2026 12:12 PM (N1tpc)
69
Just out of curiosity, every election for the last 20 years or so had the midnight ballot dumps and tabulating votes for weeks which inevitably put the leftist on top. Was there any of that last night, or were all the counting problems miraculously solved in the first year in ages when Dems just wiped us out?
Posted by: Archimedes at November 04, 2026 12:12 PM (Riz8t)
70
Red Turban, correct as usual. Not a secret that Trump is a unique phenomenon in contemporary politics. Has cross-demo appeal - on actual substantive policies as well. Not a ridiculous vapid Obama type non-entity with jr. high-school-level slogans who engaged the dumbed-down part of the electorate (once) at their giddy vapid worst.
engine, welcome to the blog. Your comment is a masterpiece of vague and incorrect crap, hilariously positing that the only leader/force of any kind on the GOP side, Trump, is the problem for the GOP. Funny.
engine, welcome to the blog. Your comment is a masterpiece of vague and incorrect crap, hilariously positing that the only leader/force of any kind on the GOP side, Trump, is the problem for the GOP. Funny.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (eRlcH)
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Texas losing ALL it's players is the tell if nothing else.
Only super political sausage makers like us had any grudge against Abbott, same with Lt. Gov Patrick same with Paxton.
Paxton had weathered withering attacks virtually unscathed then in this election whipped like a child by a satanic baby killing freak.
Really?
Please?
Only super political sausage makers like us had any grudge against Abbott, same with Lt. Gov Patrick same with Paxton.
Paxton had weathered withering attacks virtually unscathed then in this election whipped like a child by a satanic baby killing freak.
Really?
Please?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (Cq/ve)
73
There's no way to sugar-coat it. This was a disaster. At least it appears Prop 40 -the billionaires tax seems to be losing here in California.
Maybe the youthful voters who voted for the commies need to learn the hard way just like NYC is learning the hard way.
Glad I no longer have to worry if the election will affect my aerospace job.
Thank you Ace. I look forward to better days ahead.
Maybe the youthful voters who voted for the commies need to learn the hard way just like NYC is learning the hard way.
Glad I no longer have to worry if the election will affect my aerospace job.
Thank you Ace. I look forward to better days ahead.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (QGaXH)
74
50 yes that is one of the key takeaways. I have that for my analysis post.
which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
either way
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (qBivk)
Luigi/Mario?
which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
either way
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM (qBivk)
Luigi/Mario?
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (l3cgK)
75
By the way:
If losing Texas was the cost of getting rid of Cornyn, it's still worth it.
We need to clear them ALL out. (Especially that hag from Alaska.)
If losing Texas was the cost of getting rid of Cornyn, it's still worth it.
We need to clear them ALL out. (Especially that hag from Alaska.)
Posted by: Formerly Virginian at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (N1tpc)
76
>>I'm planning to be beaten down and depressed for 1-2 days, and then that's it.
Don't be. Nothing ever happens, after all.
Don't be. Nothing ever happens, after all.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (/izzV)
77
Meh, in N AL we now have a gay sheriff and a man who cannot buy a firearm as a state representative because he put a gun to a womans head. Several R state representatives lost their races that I thought were good guys. I blame changing demographics due to the Space Force, FBI and other corporations moving here.
Posted by: Gmac-WTF did you think was going to happen at November 04, 2026 12:13 PM (Q/FnY)
78
>>>61 Also propaganda works. And we haven't had that tool or wanted to use it historically.
One of the points I want to make is that Trump needed to make a strong argument about why deportations are necessary, addressing the nation to list all of the serious criminals being deported.
But.... what if he had? The media would refuse to cover the speech and would claim that one or two statements were "lies" which then allows them to suggest that every thing he says is a lie.
The media has never before simply refused to cover a president's speeches before. They are running intense, unashamed propaganda at Color Revolution levels.
One of the points I want to make is that Trump needed to make a strong argument about why deportations are necessary, addressing the nation to list all of the serious criminals being deported.
But.... what if he had? The media would refuse to cover the speech and would claim that one or two statements were "lies" which then allows them to suggest that every thing he says is a lie.
The media has never before simply refused to cover a president's speeches before. They are running intense, unashamed propaganda at Color Revolution levels.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (1wjle)
79
I am about to begin day drinking today at home, for the first time in a long time.
Posted by: Gref at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM
Back atcha!
Posted by: Gref at November 04, 2026 12:10 PM
Back atcha!
Posted by: Old Lady Emhoff at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (RDhJX)
80
Hey, here's some more Pollyanna...now the Democrats will be front and center. There's a good chance they will fuck up so badly the presidential election in two years will be a cakewalk.
Assuming Trump repairs election integrity issues, of course.
Assuming Trump repairs election integrity issues, of course.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (s1VwS)
81
This isn't the end.
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
With Texas and California, how do they NOT take the White House in 2028?
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
With Texas and California, how do they NOT take the White House in 2028?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (yKhjs)
82
Don't fret so. Give it a thousand years or so and things will pick up again.
Posted by: Majorian and Justinian at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (Riz8t)
Posted by: AZ deplorable moron at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (NnhvP)
84
As I said earlier, I am not going to give in to despair. When dems are the minority, they fight like they are in control. I see no shame in doing the same thing.
Posted by: NR Pax at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (svLOV)
85
Import the third world become the third world
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (FZanv)
86
The Lefty takeover of Arizona is complete. All statewide offices easily won by the Dems. The state legislature now flipped to the Dems. Still waiting to see how many US House seats are lost.
I now know why the vote center I cast my ballot in yesterday was busier than previous years. The unholy alliance of the Dems and the McCain faction of the AZ GOP scored their ultimate victory.
"Good and hard" times ahead indefinitely.
I now know why the vote center I cast my ballot in yesterday was busier than previous years. The unholy alliance of the Dems and the McCain faction of the AZ GOP scored their ultimate victory.
"Good and hard" times ahead indefinitely.
Posted by: Curly Shuffle at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (+nS8j)
87
Willowed:
I disagree with some of the above.
I do think that the war in Iran was a mistake of timing.
Trump and his people had to know that prices would rise just as they were going down to comfortable levels after Biden.
Would waiting 8 months or a year have mattered? Till after the election.
Only if Trump received intelligence that Iran had a bomb ready to deliver on Israel or us, does a war at that time make sense.
And BONUS! Conducting a "kind war" to leave infrastructure, etc intact and minimize the death toll, assuming the anti-gov't forces would take over once the mullahs and gov't were decapitated was...well, misreading the situation. Short of flattening everything in sight instantly like in a real war, this was going to last, at least a year or two.
So, now the Dims will hand Iran a victory. America's blood and treasure wasted and revenge will be sought. Plus, the USA now becomes Flambe' France.
Terrific.
I disagree with some of the above.
I do think that the war in Iran was a mistake of timing.
Trump and his people had to know that prices would rise just as they were going down to comfortable levels after Biden.
Would waiting 8 months or a year have mattered? Till after the election.
Only if Trump received intelligence that Iran had a bomb ready to deliver on Israel or us, does a war at that time make sense.
And BONUS! Conducting a "kind war" to leave infrastructure, etc intact and minimize the death toll, assuming the anti-gov't forces would take over once the mullahs and gov't were decapitated was...well, misreading the situation. Short of flattening everything in sight instantly like in a real war, this was going to last, at least a year or two.
So, now the Dims will hand Iran a victory. America's blood and treasure wasted and revenge will be sought. Plus, the USA now becomes Flambe' France.
Terrific.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (YSUhf)
88
It may well turn out that the Nineteenth Amendment will kill the American Republic - it just took a century to do it, because it required sufficient affluence to develop an electorate containing millions of AWFLs.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (aD4fx)
89
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
No matter who the Dem nominee is in '28, 65 million "votes" will be their floor.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
No matter who the Dem nominee is in '28, 65 million "votes" will be their floor.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (7T71m)
90
>> I don't think JD makes sense now
The guy who had the great idea to negotiate with the IRGC? Tucker's Pal?
The guy who had the great idea to negotiate with the IRGC? Tucker's Pal?
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (/izzV)
91
You know who did well ? DeSantis. But is was a nail biter for FL as well. Maybe Ash should run for Senate minority leader...
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (AKptf)
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78 >>>61 Also propaganda works. And we haven't had that tool or wanted to use it historically.
One of the points I want to make is that Trump needed to make a strong argument about why deportations are necessary, addressing the nation to list all of the serious criminals being deported.
But.... what if he had? The media would refuse to cover the speech and would claim that one or two statements were "lies" which then allows them to suggest that every thing he says is a lie.
The media has never before simply refused to cover a president's speeches before. They are running intense, unashamed propaganda at Color Revolution levels.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (1wjle)
Yup. The Media has been DNC controlled for decades but they've been increasingly blatant about. People see it and don't trust them but...images and message still seep into their brains, I suspect.
One of the points I want to make is that Trump needed to make a strong argument about why deportations are necessary, addressing the nation to list all of the serious criminals being deported.
But.... what if he had? The media would refuse to cover the speech and would claim that one or two statements were "lies" which then allows them to suggest that every thing he says is a lie.
The media has never before simply refused to cover a president's speeches before. They are running intense, unashamed propaganda at Color Revolution levels.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:14 PM (1wjle)
Yup. The Media has been DNC controlled for decades but they've been increasingly blatant about. People see it and don't trust them but...images and message still seep into their brains, I suspect.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (s1VwS)
93
I posted earlier and caught grief, but the best that can happen is that the Dem infighting between the remaining old timers and DSA types will cause some paralysis. Some have already refused to say they support Schumer.
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (8VNAp)
94
morning, ace! Don't ever go.
morning, ace! Don't ever go.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (mmrXZ)
95
At least we can finally say goodbye to the annoying game show host and grifter Vivek Ramaswamy.
________________
At least there's that. I expect Acton will be so incompetent that Ohio will be hot to dismiss her after one term.
________________
At least there's that. I expect Acton will be so incompetent that Ohio will be hot to dismiss her after one term.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (zYpTz)
96
With Texas and California, how do they NOT take the White House in 2028?
Two years is a long time in politics.
Two years is a long time in politics.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:15 PM (aD4fx)
97
Great take on the election by a Youtuber that ace links, Black Conservative Perspective
He showed a graph were gas prices and chance to hold the senate tracked identically
https://tinyurl.com/4d39c247
He showed a graph were gas prices and chance to hold the senate tracked identically
https://tinyurl.com/4d39c247
Posted by: anon2020 at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (/WpXc)
98
>>>Don't be. Nothing ever happens, after all.
24 hours of depression isn't a big deal.
>>>which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
Glad you said it. That's my math, too. JD is hoping to expand the pool of voters by appealing to the Nick Fuentes set.
Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
24 hours of depression isn't a big deal.
>>>which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
Glad you said it. That's my math, too. JD is hoping to expand the pool of voters by appealing to the Nick Fuentes set.
Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (1wjle)
99
All I have to say is that Masturbatin' Pete wants my body because he's gay as fuck.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM
Well, he never did say exactly what he masturbates to, so you might be onto something, there.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM
Well, he never did say exactly what he masturbates to, so you might be onto something, there.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (bFu5X)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (Cq/ve)
101
"People will crawl over glass shards to vote for Trump. Nobody wants to vote for a dullard like Paxton."
===
This really is the wrong lesson here. If Trump had been on the ballot (I would argue he was, just like Clinton was in 1994) he would have lost in a landslide.
The Dems that won were hardly political talents, most politicians are bland. Its not like Dems had some awesome bench of talent. Some of these Dems are the worst candidate I have ever seen.
Trump right now, is unpopular. I would say his only saving issue is the way he has cracked down on illegal immigration. And I think he did such a good job on that, a lot of Republicans didn't feel the need to get out and support Republicans.
===
This really is the wrong lesson here. If Trump had been on the ballot (I would argue he was, just like Clinton was in 1994) he would have lost in a landslide.
The Dems that won were hardly political talents, most politicians are bland. Its not like Dems had some awesome bench of talent. Some of these Dems are the worst candidate I have ever seen.
Trump right now, is unpopular. I would say his only saving issue is the way he has cracked down on illegal immigration. And I think he did such a good job on that, a lot of Republicans didn't feel the need to get out and support Republicans.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (y8NCE)
102
"I'll talk about my early reactions and theories on the night in a later post."
Maybe wait a day or two for emotions to settle a bit.
Maybe wait a day or two for emotions to settle a bit.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (Jr5Lq)
103
At least we can finally say goodbye to the annoying game show host and grifter Vivek Ramaswamy.
___________
Perpetual turncoat Brian Fitzpatrick got beaten in PA as well. Good riddance.
At least we can finally say goodbye to the annoying game show host and grifter Vivek Ramaswamy.
___________
Perpetual turncoat Brian Fitzpatrick got beaten in PA as well. Good riddance.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (eRlcH)
104
People are fickle about war. They’re all for it when they aren’t the ones fighting it. They will leave you out in the cold when they finally decide it should be over. They see aspects like a nuclear armed Iran in the abstract without realizing a lot of our men died at their hands, they have a zealous religious desire for genocide because they don’t like our way of life, and eliminating that capability should be a priority. Oh and by the way, if Iran did obtain and use the bomb, they would be the first to point fingers. Those are just lived experiences and facts.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (YNaM/)
105
>>>Great take on the election by a Youtuber that ace links, Black Conservative Perspective
He showed a graph were gas prices and chance to hold the senate tracked identically
Oh I'll check that out. I started to watch it last night but turned it off because, depressing.
He showed a graph were gas prices and chance to hold the senate tracked identically
Oh I'll check that out. I started to watch it last night but turned it off because, depressing.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (1wjle)
106
If you haven't seen it yet this is a pretty wild post from the Tucker Carlson wing of the administration.
I expect things will be pretty frosty between Trump and Vance for the next 2 years.
https://tinyurl.com/3vy5uerz
I expect things will be pretty frosty between Trump and Vance for the next 2 years.
https://tinyurl.com/3vy5uerz
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (viF8m)
107
I know we needed the SC senate seat pickup, but I hate nepo politics with a passion. Handing the seat to Miss Lindsey's sister was folly. Hopefully SC has the wisdom to swing right again in 6 years, and the GOP runs a sane candidate so the voters are willing to make it happen.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (Toos7)
108
As I said earlier, I am not going to give in to despair.
This wasn't our last chance - it was our next-to-last chance.
This wasn't our last chance - it was our next-to-last chance.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (aD4fx)
109
Texas losing ALL it's players is the tell if nothing else.
I think Texas was the epicenter of this year's cheat, and like with the EPIC cities I blame Abbott.
I think Texas was the epicenter of this year's cheat, and like with the EPIC cities I blame Abbott.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (2ocoG)
110
Last night sucked junkie hobo dick dipped in vomit that ejaculated bloody monkeypox into our mouths.
There's no way to sugarcoat the biblical al-zutt ass-rape cocking we took.
But life goes on. We survived worse. 8 years of Obama. Covid oppression and fascism. 4 years of Biden and a foreign invasion that was about as close to a war zone in our country as we've seen since the civil war. Hell, I'm thriving in a blue city that was supposed to be bartertown by now.
We not only survived all that, but up to about 18 hours ago, we were stronger. Much stronger.
I have my own reasons for what I think happened, but they are gonna be harsh medicine that few people are gonna wanna hear. So I'll keep them to myself for now.
Suffice to say that we have two years to figure this out. It can be done. We did it before. We'll do it again.
There's no way to sugarcoat the biblical al-zutt ass-rape cocking we took.
But life goes on. We survived worse. 8 years of Obama. Covid oppression and fascism. 4 years of Biden and a foreign invasion that was about as close to a war zone in our country as we've seen since the civil war. Hell, I'm thriving in a blue city that was supposed to be bartertown by now.
We not only survived all that, but up to about 18 hours ago, we were stronger. Much stronger.
I have my own reasons for what I think happened, but they are gonna be harsh medicine that few people are gonna wanna hear. So I'll keep them to myself for now.
Suffice to say that we have two years to figure this out. It can be done. We did it before. We'll do it again.
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (iFTx/)
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Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
I missed out on seeing "Lisztomania" "for free" on Criterion.
I don't remember it being very good so I kept putting it off. And now it's gone.
Dang it.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
I missed out on seeing "Lisztomania" "for free" on Criterion.
I don't remember it being very good so I kept putting it off. And now it's gone.
Dang it.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (YSUhf)
112
ace, Insurrection Barbie posted something very insightful about Dugin's influence campaign. It is worth a read. Maybe tracks with your analysis too....
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (AKptf)
113
7 fat years, 7 lean years. We are, by my estimation, in year 5 of the lean years. Gonna be rough for the next two but things will swing back.
or they won't in which case I've got lots of guns and supplies stockpiled.
Deus Vult and don't sweat the small stuff.
or they won't in which case I've got lots of guns and supplies stockpiled.
Deus Vult and don't sweat the small stuff.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (s1VwS)
Posted by: Frank Barone at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (OkYzo)
115
>>This really is the wrong lesson here. If Trump had been on the ballot (I would argue he was
You'd lose that argument.
Because Midterms have no coattails.
You'd lose that argument.
Because Midterms have no coattails.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (/izzV)
116
>Maybe wait a day or two for emotions to settle a bit.
Good advice. I'll stay away from my more divisive thoughts until later. But there are points to be made that aren't terribly controversial.
Good advice. I'll stay away from my more divisive thoughts until later. But there are points to be made that aren't terribly controversial.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (1wjle)
117
I don't know why Rs in TX got beat down so badly last night; some ideas are trickling in.
But, I think TX is THE fight for 2028--without TX, no R wins the WH.
And make no mistake:
Gina is going to deliver on her campaign promises and also give symbolic but rallying wins to her coalition so it is going to be a massive, massive uphill fight.
Her top 3 priorities:
Send $1500 of the rainy day fund to every Texan
End tax breaks for data centers
Expand Medicaid for the poor
All three of those will get R votes to pass.
"Promises made, promises kept"
"sorry, run that by me again, a little slower."
/s/ Republicans
But, I think TX is THE fight for 2028--without TX, no R wins the WH.
And make no mistake:
Gina is going to deliver on her campaign promises and also give symbolic but rallying wins to her coalition so it is going to be a massive, massive uphill fight.
Her top 3 priorities:
Send $1500 of the rainy day fund to every Texan
End tax breaks for data centers
Expand Medicaid for the poor
All three of those will get R votes to pass.
"Promises made, promises kept"
"sorry, run that by me again, a little slower."
/s/ Republicans
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (RqSb8)
118
>>>which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario
Glad you said it. That's my math, too. JD is hoping to expand the pool of voters by appealing to the Nick Fuentes set.
Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
Posted by: ace
==
Id be shocked if JD decides to run, he was already making noises he wasn't before last night. He's also made a lot of dumb moves like playing nice with this group.
He'd almost certainly lose the general election, it would be like if Dick Cheney ran in 2008.
I want Ron/Mario
Glad you said it. That's my math, too. JD is hoping to expand the pool of voters by appealing to the Nick Fuentes set.
Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
Posted by: ace
==
Id be shocked if JD decides to run, he was already making noises he wasn't before last night. He's also made a lot of dumb moves like playing nice with this group.
He'd almost certainly lose the general election, it would be like if Dick Cheney ran in 2008.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (y8NCE)
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104 People are fickle about war. They’re all for it when they aren’t the ones fighting it. They will leave you out in the cold when they finally decide it should be over. They see aspects like a nuclear armed Iran in the abstract without realizing a lot of our men died at their hands, they have a zealous religious desire for genocide because they don’t like our way of life, and eliminating that capability should be a priority. Oh and by the way, if Iran did obtain and use the bomb, they would be the first to point fingers. Those are just lived experiences and facts.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (YNaM/)
The feelings might have been different if LA was blown up by Iran in a nuclear mushroom cloud...
Which was the point Trump was trying to make in his speech that was vilified by the Left and the MSM (BIRM) as INVITING Iran to do so.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (YNaM/)
The feelings might have been different if LA was blown up by Iran in a nuclear mushroom cloud...
Which was the point Trump was trying to make in his speech that was vilified by the Left and the MSM (BIRM) as INVITING Iran to do so.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia) at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (l3cgK)
120
honestly cannot help but be happy about Vivek losing
sorry Ohio
but damn. he was awful.
==
Amy Acton makes Kamala Harris look sober.
Ohio was a hot mess. Bad choices all over the place.
sorry Ohio
but damn. he was awful.
==
Amy Acton makes Kamala Harris look sober.
Ohio was a hot mess. Bad choices all over the place.
Posted by: M'kay at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (anL5R)
121
"Trump was making huge changes that upset them"
Which changes specifically? Sort of baffled by this.
Immigration enforcement?
Which changes specifically? Sort of baffled by this.
Immigration enforcement?
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (U/Byj)
122
I strongly suspect that AI tools were extensively used by our enemy to cheat all fifty states, except for Florida, which they'll need to escape to when the rest of America burns to the ground.
I don't know for sure, but this past year has taught us that AI tools can be used to break anything once thought secure.
Easily.
I don't know for sure, but this past year has taught us that AI tools can be used to break anything once thought secure.
Easily.
Posted by: Taq, Rickrolled by Jesus at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (IhL8c)
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I posted earlier and caught grief, but the best that can happen is that the Dem infighting between the remaining old timers and DSA types will cause some paralysis. Some have already refused to say they support Schumer.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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A few of us feel that way. To repeat myself:
Who knows? Maybe the Dem legislators will make such a circular firing squad and all-around shitshow of the next 2 years that their voters will be as disgusted with them as we are with the GOPe.
I posted earlier and caught grief, but the best that can happen is that the Dem infighting between the remaining old timers and DSA types will cause some paralysis. Some have already refused to say they support Schumer.
Posted by: Smell the Glove
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A few of us feel that way. To repeat myself:
Who knows? Maybe the Dem legislators will make such a circular firing squad and all-around shitshow of the next 2 years that their voters will be as disgusted with them as we are with the GOPe.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:18 PM (mmrXZ)
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104 People are fickle about war. They’re all for it when they aren’t the ones fighting it. They will leave you out in the cold when they finally decide it should be over. They see aspects like a nuclear armed Iran in the abstract without realizing a lot of our men died at their hands, they have a zealous religious desire for genocide because they don’t like our way of life, and eliminating that capability should be a priority. Oh and by the way, if Iran did obtain and use the bomb, they would be the first to point fingers. Those are just lived experiences and facts.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (YNaM/)
Marcus be preachin'
+1
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (YNaM/)
Marcus be preachin'
+1
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (s1VwS)
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>>>112 ace, Insurrection Barbie posted something very insightful about Dugin's influence campaign. It is worth a read. Maybe tracks with your analysis too....
the russian Restore the USSR satanist that for some reason "true conservatives" are super-into?
I'll check it out.
the russian Restore the USSR satanist that for some reason "true conservatives" are super-into?
I'll check it out.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (1wjle)
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Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
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his plan is Cucker's foreign policy and Democrat populist economic policies
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his plan is Cucker's foreign policy and Democrat populist economic policies
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (AKptf)
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Pritzker easily won governor in IL, getting one million + votes just in Cook County (Chicago), plus all the areas around Chicago were blue. Smaller counties were largely 73% Red (like my Adams county), but the state capitol and university districts were heavily blue.
A tranny in every pot, and a free e-bike in every garage.
A tranny in every pot, and a free e-bike in every garage.
Posted by: illiniwek at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (vbXSk)
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>>>>containing millions of AWFLs
Almost all of the pro abortion referendums passed too.
In red Missouri they even passed another onr to effectively end being able to revisit the issue through furthers referendum
Almost all of the pro abortion referendums passed too.
In red Missouri they even passed another onr to effectively end being able to revisit the issue through furthers referendum
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (FZanv)
129
Go long on CLDR (colanders)
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (i+GzW)
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Pramilla Jayapal won with 87%.
Welcome to my world. At least it's pretty here. And not too hot or too cold. And there's trees and mountains and large bodies of water.
Welcome to my world. At least it's pretty here. And not too hot or too cold. And there's trees and mountains and large bodies of water.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (W2Pud)
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he russian Restore the USSR satanist that for some reason "true conservatives" are super-into?
I'll check it out.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (1wjle)
Yeah, that one. I posted some excerpts on the last thread.
I'll check it out.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (1wjle)
Yeah, that one. I posted some excerpts on the last thread.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (AKptf)
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>>>Was there any of that last night, or were all the counting problems miraculously solved in the first year in ages when Dems just wiped us out?
Posted by: Archimedes
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and the seemingly conciliatory article by the NYTimes and other hydrophobic liberal outlets
Posted by: Archimedes
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and the seemingly conciliatory article by the NYTimes and other hydrophobic liberal outlets
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (Cq/ve)
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As far as I can tell, Republicans mainly got wiped out on high GAS PRICES.
Democrats promised lower prices, yet not one said how that would be achieved (other than leaving Iran).
Democrat actions that have RAISED gas prices:
- Biden cancelled Keystone pipeline on day 1, stranding oil in Canada and keeping it off the global markets
- Biden and the Democrats then cancelled oil and gas leasing for offshore areas
- Democrats banned fracking in NY and other states
- Newsom is closing refineries when we are already operating near 100% capacity (which is not sustainable)
- Biden pulled oil out of the SPR (not during an emergency) and didn't replace it
- Trump tried to re-fill the SPR when crude was $30/barrel during the Covid economic collapse but Schumer blocked him. Buying oil at $30 and selling at $105 is an economic home run, that Democrats refused.
- When 20 million barrels/day was blocked from passing through the Straits of Hormuz, Trump deployed military forces to re-open the Straits, Democrats voted to end the use of the military
- Carbon taxes are going to be proposed by the incoming crop of Leftists. Those ALWAYS make energy less affordable
We lost to this?
Democrats promised lower prices, yet not one said how that would be achieved (other than leaving Iran).
Democrat actions that have RAISED gas prices:
- Biden cancelled Keystone pipeline on day 1, stranding oil in Canada and keeping it off the global markets
- Biden and the Democrats then cancelled oil and gas leasing for offshore areas
- Democrats banned fracking in NY and other states
- Newsom is closing refineries when we are already operating near 100% capacity (which is not sustainable)
- Biden pulled oil out of the SPR (not during an emergency) and didn't replace it
- Trump tried to re-fill the SPR when crude was $30/barrel during the Covid economic collapse but Schumer blocked him. Buying oil at $30 and selling at $105 is an economic home run, that Democrats refused.
- When 20 million barrels/day was blocked from passing through the Straits of Hormuz, Trump deployed military forces to re-open the Straits, Democrats voted to end the use of the military
- Carbon taxes are going to be proposed by the incoming crop of Leftists. Those ALWAYS make energy less affordable
We lost to this?
Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (HlyYF)
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>>>I posted earlier and caught grief, but the best that can happen is that the Dem infighting between the remaining old timers and DSA types will cause some paralysis. Some have already refused to say they support Schumer.
wish I could agree. I think the DSA has won and the "old timers" will fold because, let's face it, they've always been communists too, they just didn't believe communism was a winning political play. But now the communists are empowered.
wish I could agree. I think the DSA has won and the "old timers" will fold because, let's face it, they've always been communists too, they just didn't believe communism was a winning political play. But now the communists are empowered.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (1wjle)
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Remember: God rose up Nebuchadnezzar to destroy Jerusalem.
Ironic that last night started Lamentations in my MacArthur Daily Bible reading.
Ironic that last night started Lamentations in my MacArthur Daily Bible reading.
Posted by: Cat Ass Trophy at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (qq+pS)
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Look what Democrats ran in Michigan and Texas for the senate and won. I would be very careful about saying they couldn’t run someone like Hillary in 2028 win.
There is a very weird undercurrent in this election and we best figure out what it is. Because we’re on the verge of a few new states, a stacked Supreme Court, open borders and citizenship for all and a permanent Democrat majority.
There is a very weird undercurrent in this election and we best figure out what it is. Because we’re on the verge of a few new states, a stacked Supreme Court, open borders and citizenship for all and a permanent Democrat majority.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (YNaM/)
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The "Good":
1- Trump has been much better this term on my priority issue: immigration. ICE is funded through Sep 2029, he's motivated and making progress, and I think we're seeing the beginning positive impact (economy doing well, rent prices started slowing, crime dropping, etc)
2- I think Iran (and Israel/Palestine nonsense) has really pissed off normies, even though the actual impacts are pretty small. It has to end well before 2028, Trump's economy should surge, and the Republican Pres candidate hopefully will have a good shot.
3- When Dems win big, they overreach and fight internally, and voters recoil quickly.
The bad-
1- The media (social, mainstream, foreign bots and governments, etc) have been INCREDIBLY successful in keeping Trump's wins out of the publicist mind, and keeping his failures, real or imagined, in the forefront. People think the economy is awful, and inflation high, when it isn't. They think we're losing to Iran, which is retarded. They think Trump is a corrupt pedo destroying the government and ignoring the courts, which is all BS. They think he's racist and too mean and violent with ICE deportations, when 90% of issues are from Dem states not assisting
1- Trump has been much better this term on my priority issue: immigration. ICE is funded through Sep 2029, he's motivated and making progress, and I think we're seeing the beginning positive impact (economy doing well, rent prices started slowing, crime dropping, etc)
2- I think Iran (and Israel/Palestine nonsense) has really pissed off normies, even though the actual impacts are pretty small. It has to end well before 2028, Trump's economy should surge, and the Republican Pres candidate hopefully will have a good shot.
3- When Dems win big, they overreach and fight internally, and voters recoil quickly.
The bad-
1- The media (social, mainstream, foreign bots and governments, etc) have been INCREDIBLY successful in keeping Trump's wins out of the publicist mind, and keeping his failures, real or imagined, in the forefront. People think the economy is awful, and inflation high, when it isn't. They think we're losing to Iran, which is retarded. They think Trump is a corrupt pedo destroying the government and ignoring the courts, which is all BS. They think he's racist and too mean and violent with ICE deportations, when 90% of issues are from Dem states not assisting
Posted by: Moron Analyst at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (t19vo)
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The feelings might have been different if LA was blown up by Iran in a nuclear mushroom cloud...
Which was the point Trump was trying to make in his speech that was vilified by the Left and the MSM (BIRM) as INVITING Iran to do so.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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One lesson that got seared in my mind is post Iraq is you dont go to war for this kind of fear. If LA got nuked, oh well. There's a long list of people that want to do this and we cant go to war with all of them.
We might have lost Congress and the Supreme Court for a decade over this election.
Which was the point Trump was trying to make in his speech that was vilified by the Left and the MSM (BIRM) as INVITING Iran to do so.
Posted by: jim (in Kalifornia)
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One lesson that got seared in my mind is post Iraq is you dont go to war for this kind of fear. If LA got nuked, oh well. There's a long list of people that want to do this and we cant go to war with all of them.
We might have lost Congress and the Supreme Court for a decade over this election.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (y8NCE)
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111
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
I missed out on seeing "Lisztomania" "for free" on Criterion.
I don't remember it being very good so I kept putting it off. And now it's gone.
Dang it.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (YSUhf)
Kpop Demon Hunters is for sale now.
I am buying it.
I may need something light with Ken Russell on the offering.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, seeing the world in a Ken Russell way at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (IGotw)
I missed out on seeing "Lisztomania" "for free" on Criterion.
I don't remember it being very good so I kept putting it off. And now it's gone.
Dang it.
Posted by: naturalfake at November 04, 2026 12:17 PM (YSUhf)
Kpop Demon Hunters is for sale now.
I am buying it.
I may need something light with Ken Russell on the offering.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, buy ammo at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (s1VwS)
140
Id be shocked if JD decides to run, he was already making noises he wasn't before last night. He's also made a lot of dumb moves like playing nice with this group.
He'd almost certainly lose the general election, it would be like if Dick Cheney ran in 2008.
I still expect him to run, but if he decides not to, he has a great reason; he has young children and doesn't want to miss them growing up while he's consumed with presidenting.
He'd almost certainly lose the general election, it would be like if Dick Cheney ran in 2008.
I still expect him to run, but if he decides not to, he has a great reason; he has young children and doesn't want to miss them growing up while he's consumed with presidenting.
Posted by: Archimedes at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (Riz8t)
141
Nick Fuentes is a Democrat and demands his followers vote Democrat. What is the plan for victory here?
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (1wjle)
He just told you the plan.
--The Bush Crew
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:16 PM (1wjle)
He just told you the plan.
--The Bush Crew
Posted by: No Name Today at November 04, 2026 12:21 PM (8mulE)
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It is hard for me o smile today. If there is any silver lining at all I tell myself that the American people may quickly sour on unending investigations and persecution. Trump made some great gains and I hope that we as a nation can hold on to some of that. I am accustomed to feeling this down after an election, living in the blue hellhole that I do, but this hurts more today because the whole country got a big dose of such misery.
Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at November 04, 2026 12:21 PM (ibDUx)
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42 This isn't the end.
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
I fear the really no-shit beginning of the end was last night. The Dems in the Senate will block all of any Trump SCOTUS nominations. And the Dems may keep a Senate majority for the first two and maybe all 4 years of whoever is elected POTUS in 2028. I am trying to not take counsel of my fears. But if SCOTUS ever becomes majority Democrat, the Bill of Rights, especially the 1st and 2nd, will be effectively gutted without being amended. Living Constitution, bitchez!
The Democrats taking the Presidency in 2028 will be the end, if that happens.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:08 PM (aD4fx)
I fear the really no-shit beginning of the end was last night. The Dems in the Senate will block all of any Trump SCOTUS nominations. And the Dems may keep a Senate majority for the first two and maybe all 4 years of whoever is elected POTUS in 2028. I am trying to not take counsel of my fears. But if SCOTUS ever becomes majority Democrat, the Bill of Rights, especially the 1st and 2nd, will be effectively gutted without being amended. Living Constitution, bitchez!
Posted by: Gref at November 04, 2026 12:21 PM (5rh/l)
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No one ever talks about me.
Posted by: The Next-To-Last-Bsstion at November 04, 2026 12:21 PM (RDhJX)
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Wisconsin had three amendments on the ballot. The one that failed would have prevented the state from closing houses of worship during an "emergency". The one that passed prevents discrimination - no more of the "no white males need apply" crap - Ha!
The one that hasn't been called - the line item veto cannot be used to increase taxes or fees.
On the other hand, the Dims hold the trifecta (Guv, Legislature, WisSC). I get to bitch about their stupidity - at least until they make it illegal.
The one that hasn't been called - the line item veto cannot be used to increase taxes or fees.
On the other hand, the Dims hold the trifecta (Guv, Legislature, WisSC). I get to bitch about their stupidity - at least until they make it illegal.
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (qx7Zg)
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I want Ron/Mario
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I'd reverse that. Marco/Ron. I know it's utterly stupid to think logically about demographics, but I imagine Marco could pull some male Hispanics. Plus he's more electric than Ron. Vibes are a big thing. (I also know it's utterly stupid to say what's working right now, such as vibes vs ideas vs identities, etc)
I want Ron/Mario
================
I'd reverse that. Marco/Ron. I know it's utterly stupid to think logically about demographics, but I imagine Marco could pull some male Hispanics. Plus he's more electric than Ron. Vibes are a big thing. (I also know it's utterly stupid to say what's working right now, such as vibes vs ideas vs identities, etc)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (mmrXZ)
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Welcome to my world. At least it's pretty here. And not too hot or too cold. And there's trees and mountains and large bodies of water.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM
Word is, there are otters, too.
Posted by: nurse ratched at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM
Word is, there are otters, too.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (bFu5X)
148
trees and mountains and large bodies of water.
Vast tracts of land?
Vast tracts of land?
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (iELXO)
149
"But life goes on."
This. I expected bad results, so I'm not in a state of shock. I did what I could.
This. I expected bad results, so I'm not in a state of shock. I did what I could.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (Jr5Lq)
150
Marcus T. you are correct but I think understate things. On how unserious the American public is about war. Across the board. Got that memo in 2006 timeframe and acted accordingly. Including doing what I could to dissuade younger people from putting themselves in harm's way for nothing.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (U/Byj)
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>>>his plan is Cucker's foreign policy and Democrat populist economic policies
yes, they both want White Socialism. They now want welfare and socialism from cradle to grave, but only for white people.
They think that White People have some special power to resist being turned into lazy, entitled Useless Eaters while being on the dole forever that the Untermenschen don't.
How they're going to keep White Welfare for White People only they don't say.
yes, they both want White Socialism. They now want welfare and socialism from cradle to grave, but only for white people.
They think that White People have some special power to resist being turned into lazy, entitled Useless Eaters while being on the dole forever that the Untermenschen don't.
How they're going to keep White Welfare for White People only they don't say.
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (1wjle)
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I'm not writing off a series of rigged elections. For two years nearly every idea or bill floated to secure elections from fraud was shot down. Not one thing passed.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (RORbl)
153
And so it ends...
Posted by: The person who thinks it's always ending at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (RDhJX)
154
They are running intense, unashamed propaganda at Color Revolution levels.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (Cq/ve)
155
I'd feel a lot better if Thomas and Alito had retired. They had two years to do so safely, and that might have helped the Senate. What the hell were they thinking?
Posted by: Don't Blame Me at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (kPrg8)
156
Things would have been so much better with Camela as President.
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (MWfyi)
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Those who voted for the Demoncrats thinks prices will get better ???
Suckers........... Demoncrats only have time to investigate Trump........
SUCKERS............ So, let Iran have Nukes and shut down the Strait of Hormuz ?????
Suckers........... Demoncrats only have time to investigate Trump........
SUCKERS............ So, let Iran have Nukes and shut down the Strait of Hormuz ?????
Posted by: Jackson K. at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (jGtoG)
158
The infighting will begin. They're power mad assholes. And unbeknownst to the useful idiots, they won't fix much of anything.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:23 PM (r2Icn)
159
One lesson that got seared in my mind is post Iraq is you dont go to war for this kind of fear. If LA got nuked, oh well. There's a long list of people that want to do this and we cant go to war with all of them.
We might have lost Congress and the Supreme Court for a decade over this election.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (y8NCE)
Why was 2022 such a bad year for Republicans? Ukraine war, high gas prices, much higher inflation. By the "Iran War" line of reasoning, it should have been a shellacking.
The Democrats ran on affordability. This doesn't mean lower inflation, it means social spending.
One lesson that got seared in my mind is post Iraq is you dont go to war for this kind of fear. If LA got nuked, oh well. There's a long list of people that want to do this and we cant go to war with all of them.
We might have lost Congress and the Supreme Court for a decade over this election.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (y8NCE)
Why was 2022 such a bad year for Republicans? Ukraine war, high gas prices, much higher inflation. By the "Iran War" line of reasoning, it should have been a shellacking.
The Democrats ran on affordability. This doesn't mean lower inflation, it means social spending.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (okun6)
160
Trump is now obviously a lame duck.
The guy being visited by world leaders when he wasn't even in office? If you're surrounding Trump, he's got you right where he wants you.
The guy being visited by world leaders when he wasn't even in office? If you're surrounding Trump, he's got you right where he wants you.
Posted by: t-bird at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (Kkd7+)
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"We might have lost Congress and the Supreme Court for a decade over this election."
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Well, at least we have lasting security for Israel.
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Well, at least we have lasting security for Israel.
Posted by: Was it worth it? at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (SvnZX)
162
One takeaway: rumors of the media's demise have been long exaggerated.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (AZDyS)
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133 Posted by: Pillage Idiot at November 04, 2026 12:20 PM (HlyYF)
We lost because the GOP has three wings of retards in it, we have a media that can play hide the pig bladder with a mack truck and we have an electorate that thinks Lindsay Clancy is a heroine....
I am tending my own garden, fuck these people....enjoy the call to prayer.
We lost because the GOP has three wings of retards in it, we have a media that can play hide the pig bladder with a mack truck and we have an electorate that thinks Lindsay Clancy is a heroine....
I am tending my own garden, fuck these people....enjoy the call to prayer.
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (Int1s)
164
Trump's populism was "popular" with rank and file, but then he seemed to have lost the narrative. Like maybe striking a more "working mans" position on data centers and AI would have been smart instead of "full steam ahead".
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (y8NCE)
Oh, yeah. And does anyone really think the data centers are going to stop under Democrat hegemony? HA!
It's going to be like no one was ever against data centers.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (y8NCE)
Oh, yeah. And does anyone really think the data centers are going to stop under Democrat hegemony? HA!
It's going to be like no one was ever against data centers.
Posted by: Dash my lace wigs! at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (zYpTz)
165
Fuentes isn't white. I've never understood how his philosophy works.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (enNUy)
166
SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (mmrXZ)
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Coulter had predicted the bloodbath. She thinks it is all because of the Iran war, after Trump promised no more wars (or something).
I'm guessing Trump wants a resolution to the Iran Problem as part of his legacy (as opposed to covertly giving them pallets of cash). Stopping Terrorist Run Iran from getting nukes is important, but it's not as easy as we hoped.
I'm guessing Trump wants a resolution to the Iran Problem as part of his legacy (as opposed to covertly giving them pallets of cash). Stopping Terrorist Run Iran from getting nukes is important, but it's not as easy as we hoped.
Posted by: illiniwek at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (vbXSk)
Posted by: john thune at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (FZanv)
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The guy being visited by world leaders when he wasn't even in office? If you're surrounding Trump, he's got you right where he wants you.
Posted by: t-bird at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (Kkd7+)
Yeah, Trump really achieved a huge victory last night.
Enough with this 4D chess shit.
Posted by: t-bird at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (Kkd7+)
Yeah, Trump really achieved a huge victory last night.
Enough with this 4D chess shit.
Posted by: Don't Blame Me at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (kPrg8)
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I'm just stopping in to say hello and see if I can find the comments where I said Texas would be blue within a decade around 2015 or so. Can anyone help me with that search query?
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (QbkqR)
171
Why was 2022 such a bad year for Republicans? Ukraine war, high gas prices, much higher inflation. By the "Iran War" line of reasoning, it should have been a shellacking.
The Democrats ran on affordability. This doesn't mean lower inflation, it means social spending.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
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Roe vs Wade being overturned.
Trump endorsed some real idiots to run that performed poorly.
It was more of a lost opportunity than a shellacing.
The Democrats ran on affordability. This doesn't mean lower inflation, it means social spending.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy
==
Roe vs Wade being overturned.
Trump endorsed some real idiots to run that performed poorly.
It was more of a lost opportunity than a shellacing.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (OMsaT)
172
>>Well, at least we have lasting security for Israel.
Still with this bullshit?
It must be awful knowing that your Mom loved circumcised cock more than she loved you.
Still with this bullshit?
It must be awful knowing that your Mom loved circumcised cock more than she loved you.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (/izzV)
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Bright sides...
1. Ace has tons of content. Amy Acton alone. Trainwreck.
2. President Trump is Mr Veto.
3. Iran is still hobbled.
4. Tariffs did bring a bunch of investment to America.
5. It's actually kind of a nice dreary day in my part of Canada. But the Christmas tree is up, not decorated and I'll do the outside in a few days. My friends kids - Advent Calenders, puzzles and toys.
6. My CNN and MSNow updates are done. If I want to see women that giddy, I'd prefer asian and 18 to 24.
1. Ace has tons of content. Amy Acton alone. Trainwreck.
2. President Trump is Mr Veto.
3. Iran is still hobbled.
4. Tariffs did bring a bunch of investment to America.
5. It's actually kind of a nice dreary day in my part of Canada. But the Christmas tree is up, not decorated and I'll do the outside in a few days. My friends kids - Advent Calenders, puzzles and toys.
6. My CNN and MSNow updates are done. If I want to see women that giddy, I'd prefer asian and 18 to 24.
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (Sco7b)
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Trump flipped seven states in 2024 to become President. Now, two years later Democrats flipped seven states to gain control of the Senate.
That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
Posted by: dantesed at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (Oy/m2)
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Idiocracy is here...
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 04, 2026 12:25 PM (nJ/vH)
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>>>165 Fuentes isn't white. I've never understood how his philosophy works.
he's also unlikely to be a Family Man, if you know what I mean
he's also unlikely to be a Family Man, if you know what I mean
Posted by: ace at November 04, 2026 12:26 PM (1wjle)
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I'm not writing off a series of rigged elections. For two years nearly every idea or bill floated to secure elections from fraud was shot down. Not one thing passed.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
I think 100% that there was fraud. I don't think it was an outright steal, but all of the media pregaming certainly counts as smoke. NBC News actually stated that if they call things for the Democrats early it's real, otherwise wait for the 4 am toilet flush.
And the two-party system is awful, but the European multi-party systems are somehow worse.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
I think 100% that there was fraud. I don't think it was an outright steal, but all of the media pregaming certainly counts as smoke. NBC News actually stated that if they call things for the Democrats early it's real, otherwise wait for the 4 am toilet flush.
And the two-party system is awful, but the European multi-party systems are somehow worse.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:26 PM (2ocoG)
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Something to lighten the mood a little. Perhaps bring a smile.
https://tinyurl.com/y67h2j2e
(Poor doggy)
https://tinyurl.com/y67h2j2e
(Poor doggy)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at November 04, 2026 12:26 PM (qx7Zg)
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SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (mmrXZ)
You think Murkowski, Tillis and Collins will vote for any that are conservative ?
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (mmrXZ)
You think Murkowski, Tillis and Collins will vote for any that are conservative ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (4WM7K)
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"I was all for deporting illegals, but then I lost all my roofers. So I voted for Talarico."
That's not quite verbatim, but saw last night that aTexas builder had made such a statement.
And now my head hurts.
That's not quite verbatim, but saw last night that aTexas builder had made such a statement.
And now my head hurts.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (zw6DJ)
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159 Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (okun6)
Sure champ, government checks...the answer to fuel costs is electing people who want to outlaw energy....my personal favorite here in Louisiana "I hate AI data centers!" (just like in Texas!) great I am not a fan of them without massive expansion of power plants either....
"I ain't voting for the GOP I am sitting out!"
Good move Jethro you do that....
the democrat Texas elected is going to allow the democrat AI data centers to build for Goggle...not allow new power centers which means the centers will spike power costs for consumers....
"affordability" fuck you GOP "smart voters" I am done with you.
Sure champ, government checks...the answer to fuel costs is electing people who want to outlaw energy....my personal favorite here in Louisiana "I hate AI data centers!" (just like in Texas!) great I am not a fan of them without massive expansion of power plants either....
"I ain't voting for the GOP I am sitting out!"
Good move Jethro you do that....
the democrat Texas elected is going to allow the democrat AI data centers to build for Goggle...not allow new power centers which means the centers will spike power costs for consumers....
"affordability" fuck you GOP "smart voters" I am done with you.
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (Int1s)
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and so it begins
Posted by: that guy that always thinks it's beginning at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (JM5dG)
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Vance asserts: "Our voters showed up. And the above four reasons are why many of them voted for Democrats."
I'm very interested in seeing reliable stats on R turnout, and R turncoat votes. Did we show up? Did we have substantial defections?
I'm very interested in seeing reliable stats on R turnout, and R turncoat votes. Did we show up? Did we have substantial defections?
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Just to be clear that wasn’t a knock on our .mil which has lost its way a bit from a GO perspective, but still has the finest troopers in the world. It’s just a sober, perhaps melancholy assessment of a world where what gets prevented gets very little credit. There seems to be some of that flowing through the post election analysis. That is simply, the war is a distraction and not our priority, we want a better economy and that war is taking away from it. I would only answer we can do both, and the first ultimately protects the second. But in our world of ad hominem, baseless, one-minute, 30 character bleats people don’t lend any credence to the argument. Only to self, and their needs, not the needs of our society and country which preserve our ultimate well being.
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (YNaM/)
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Well, it seems that Florida is the only sane part of the country right now. Im glad we got here when we did. The rest of America is going to look like the UK in a year. I'll be on my little plot of land watching it burn.
Posted by: Megthered at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (ts6j6)
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Time for Trump to level Iran.............
What are the Dems going to do? Impeachment fiasco ?
They are going to do that anyway so just finish the job !!!!
What are the Dems going to do? Impeachment fiasco ?
They are going to do that anyway so just finish the job !!!!
Posted by: Jackson K. at November 04, 2026 12:28 PM (jGtoG)
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I cant get all worked up about a bunch of moochers voting in a bunch of looters to steal from the producers.
The nation is broke, bankrupt and in debt to the tune of trillions. But washington dc will save us! Save us Abdul and James Talafreako! Save us!
The voters in this country are pathetic and can suck my ass.
The nation is broke, bankrupt and in debt to the tune of trillions. But washington dc will save us! Save us Abdul and James Talafreako! Save us!
The voters in this country are pathetic and can suck my ass.
Posted by: Don't Care Anymore at November 04, 2026 12:28 PM (2mAEd)
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Cucker ain't white either. He is half goombah - a nutty mommy who ran away from the family. Explains the fuckups that were raised by nannies.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:28 PM (AKptf)
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Almost all of the pro abortion referendums passed too.
In red Missouri they even passed another onr to effectively end being able to revisit the issue through furthers referendum
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (FZanv)
This jibes with my best guess right now at what happened in Texas. The Dems turned-out huge percentages of the pro-abortion, pro-tranny, pro-open borders, pro-socialism voters. Too many Republicans didn't vote for one reason or another. Apathy, stupidity, laziness, whatever.
In red Missouri they even passed another onr to effectively end being able to revisit the issue through furthers referendum
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:19 PM (FZanv)
This jibes with my best guess right now at what happened in Texas. The Dems turned-out huge percentages of the pro-abortion, pro-tranny, pro-open borders, pro-socialism voters. Too many Republicans didn't vote for one reason or another. Apathy, stupidity, laziness, whatever.
Posted by: Gref at November 04, 2026 12:28 PM (5rh/l)
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That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
That's actually what made voting easier yesterday. I realized I have never actually been represented at any level by anyone before Donald Trump. It was all a lie. So I voted R to make the fraud bigger.
That's actually what made voting easier yesterday. I realized I have never actually been represented at any level by anyone before Donald Trump. It was all a lie. So I voted R to make the fraud bigger.
Posted by: t-bird at November 04, 2026 12:28 PM (Kkd7+)
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Texas just elected a senator whose most important thing in life is transing children. They also have some of the cheapest gas in the country.
It might be time to stop pretending that this election is about Trump or the price of gas and look what the Democrat Party has become.
They are openly anit-semitic, pro hamas, pro open borders, pro socialism and pretty fond of women who murder their babies.
We can't beat radicals by being nice to them. The answer is not less Trumpism, it's more. You know why Israel still exist? Because they don't bend the knee. They hit back harder.
It might be time to stop pretending that this election is about Trump or the price of gas and look what the Democrat Party has become.
They are openly anit-semitic, pro hamas, pro open borders, pro socialism and pretty fond of women who murder their babies.
We can't beat radicals by being nice to them. The answer is not less Trumpism, it's more. You know why Israel still exist? Because they don't bend the knee. They hit back harder.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (viF8m)
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Whew. That was a butt kicking.
The 95% logical side of me says gas prices, food prices, and the war. In addition, throw in some ICE manufactured hatred and Evil KeDoNothing Thune and there's your breakfast.
The 5% conspiracy theory side of me is in the not understanding phase. It was so big in so many unexpected areas, it does not compute. I'm too lazy to do any real analysis on the actual numbers versus potential voters or registered voters. The thing was it was various issues and proposals that got pounded too, things that you would think would be obvious wins no matter the ideology. Could we really be in a color revolution already and we just aren't noticing it because the hammering was so widespread? It might be wise to keep an eye on how the Poland crisis shakes out.
Good things: My prediction the sun would come up was correct and Yay! gridlock. The less DC does the better for everything.
Bad things: SCOTUS future picks and terrorist lovers in Congress.
The 95% logical side of me says gas prices, food prices, and the war. In addition, throw in some ICE manufactured hatred and Evil KeDoNothing Thune and there's your breakfast.
The 5% conspiracy theory side of me is in the not understanding phase. It was so big in so many unexpected areas, it does not compute. I'm too lazy to do any real analysis on the actual numbers versus potential voters or registered voters. The thing was it was various issues and proposals that got pounded too, things that you would think would be obvious wins no matter the ideology. Could we really be in a color revolution already and we just aren't noticing it because the hammering was so widespread? It might be wise to keep an eye on how the Poland crisis shakes out.
Good things: My prediction the sun would come up was correct and Yay! gridlock. The less DC does the better for everything.
Bad things: SCOTUS future picks and terrorist lovers in Congress.
Posted by: Guy Mohawk at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (n5tGW)
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Are the voters that fickle?
Never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter. Especially since we've allowed 18 year-olds to vote, who can't read, write, do simple math, or think in general. And remember, they're too immature to be allowed to drink.
Never underestimate the stupidity of the American voter. Especially since we've allowed 18 year-olds to vote, who can't read, write, do simple math, or think in general. And remember, they're too immature to be allowed to drink.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (nJ/vH)
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Very simple.
Democrats turned out because they hate Trump and think conservatives are evil.
Republicans didn't turn out because the GOP gave them absolutely nothing to vote for other than 'hey give us 2 more years to screw around and do nothing'.
Democrats turned out because they hate Trump and think conservatives are evil.
Republicans didn't turn out because the GOP gave them absolutely nothing to vote for other than 'hey give us 2 more years to screw around and do nothing'.
Posted by: DudeAbiding at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (setIA)
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SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (mmrXZ)
Dems are going to double down. Trump will never get a reasonable Supreme Court pick through the Senate.
SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:24 PM (mmrXZ)
Dems are going to double down. Trump will never get a reasonable Supreme Court pick through the Senate.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (mP0Kj)
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That long tweet by Spencer Pratt is spot-on:
R's have a brand problem.
Worse than under W peak Iraq War/Amnesty.
Data points:
- Several conservative ballot measures won/left measures lost, while the Rs were wiped out.
- centrist, moderate Rs, many well-respected and liked were wiped out
R's have a brand problem.
Worse than under W peak Iraq War/Amnesty.
Data points:
- Several conservative ballot measures won/left measures lost, while the Rs were wiped out.
- centrist, moderate Rs, many well-respected and liked were wiped out
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (RqSb8)
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I'm very interested in seeing reliable stats on R turnout, and R turncoat votes. Did we show up? Did we have substantial defections?
Speaking purely anecdotally, I almost never vote in midterms and I did this time.
Speaking purely anecdotally, I almost never vote in midterms and I did this time.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (2ocoG)
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Free S**T for everyone !!!!!!!!!
How do we pay for it? Increase the National Debt !!!
F**k the Children and Live for Today !!!!
How do we pay for it? Increase the National Debt !!!
F**k the Children and Live for Today !!!!
Posted by: Jackson K. at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (jGtoG)
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It may well turn out that the Nineteenth Amendment will kill the American Republic - it just took a century to do it, because it required sufficient affluence to develop an electorate containing millions of AWFLs.
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That gray haired old, dried out bitty working the polling station with the bloodied neck t-shirt perfectly encapsulates what they've gleefully done to this republic. They shot it in the neck and we're bleeding out profusely. I won't lay all the blame on them, but they sure have inflicted a quite-possible fatal wound to this country.
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That gray haired old, dried out bitty working the polling station with the bloodied neck t-shirt perfectly encapsulates what they've gleefully done to this republic. They shot it in the neck and we're bleeding out profusely. I won't lay all the blame on them, but they sure have inflicted a quite-possible fatal wound to this country.
Posted by: Lady in Black at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (qBdHI)
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Positives?
The Dems won't feel as motivated to make DC and PR states with the massive margin of victory they had.
Pete Butigieg is done after pulling a Haley Stevens on election eve.
The socialists will exterminate oldies in the democratic party before they come after us.
Positives?
The Dems won't feel as motivated to make DC and PR states with the massive margin of victory they had.
Pete Butigieg is done after pulling a Haley Stevens on election eve.
The socialists will exterminate oldies in the democratic party before they come after us.
Posted by: Auspex at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (Y8DZL)
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Trump flipped seven states in 2024 to become President. Now, two years later Democrats flipped seven states to gain control of the Senate. That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
Why is it surprising? Trump promised what voters wanted and flipped seven states. Republicans didn’t just fail to deliver, but actively blocked that agenda. I’d argue that by that analysis Republicans flipped the senate—to Democrats.
Why is it surprising? Trump promised what voters wanted and flipped seven states. Republicans didn’t just fail to deliver, but actively blocked that agenda. I’d argue that by that analysis Republicans flipped the senate—to Democrats.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (kYmoU)
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R’s failed to deliver for the past 2 years. All we heard was excuses why they couldn’t do things.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (/CA5y)
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I think 100% that there was fraud. I don't think it was an outright steal, but all of the media pregaming certainly counts as smoke. NBC News actually stated that if they call things for the Democrats early it's real, otherwise wait for the 4 am toilet flush.
And the two-party system is awful, but the European multi-party systems are somehow worse.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:26 PM (2ocoG)
Yeah, Abdul in Michigan?!
And the two-party system is awful, but the European multi-party systems are somehow worse.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:26 PM (2ocoG)
Yeah, Abdul in Michigan?!
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (Sco7b)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (Cq/ve)
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The only consolation is that Democrats are going to go so fucking insane that this should HOPEFULLY mean 2028 goes for conservatives.
Unless the morons put Thune back in as 'leader'.
If they keep Thune as 'leader', the party is finished, and so is the country.
Unless the morons put Thune back in as 'leader'.
If they keep Thune as 'leader', the party is finished, and so is the country.
Posted by: DudeAbiding at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (setIA)
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The sooner this country crashes and burns, the sooner we can end dems forever.
Because we ain't voting our way out of this.
That leaves one way left..
Because we ain't voting our way out of this.
That leaves one way left..
Posted by: rickb223 at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (7Ne0P)
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Trump flipped seven states in 2024 to become President. Now, two years later Democrats flipped seven states to gain control of the Senate.
That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
Posted by: dantesed
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yes.
Trump primarily won over inflation and the border.
The border stuff, he did a stellar job on.
Cost of living issues, not so much.
People saw high gas prices and tarrifs and inflation still being about 50% higher than it should be. Its much worse than the official stats say it is.
Also, dont forget Kamal and Hillary were terrible candidates. And Trump getting shot really reset a lot of the baggage he was carrying.
In our mind, Trump won some Reagan 49 state landslide, but that's not reality.
That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
Posted by: dantesed
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yes.
Trump primarily won over inflation and the border.
The border stuff, he did a stellar job on.
Cost of living issues, not so much.
People saw high gas prices and tarrifs and inflation still being about 50% higher than it should be. Its much worse than the official stats say it is.
Also, dont forget Kamal and Hillary were terrible candidates. And Trump getting shot really reset a lot of the baggage he was carrying.
In our mind, Trump won some Reagan 49 state landslide, but that's not reality.
Posted by: engine at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (OMsaT)
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My best friend who is MAGA stayed home and didnt bother to vote because of his frustrations with RINOS being worthless and Trump not fixated on reducing inflation
The economy also seems to be very sporadic in whether its good or bad, Im still thankfully employed, but Ive been applying for jobs for nearly a year, went through 65 interviews and rejected for all of them
That doesnt speak good economy to me, especially when paired to seeing my favorite keto stuff go up 40% in pricing
The economy also seems to be very sporadic in whether its good or bad, Im still thankfully employed, but Ive been applying for jobs for nearly a year, went through 65 interviews and rejected for all of them
That doesnt speak good economy to me, especially when paired to seeing my favorite keto stuff go up 40% in pricing
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (fapp/)
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No, Vance our voters did not show up. Evangelicals and other Rs did not show up in numbers needed.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (AKptf)
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You ain't giving me jobs, so I can just assume you're gonna ship me out unless I vote otherwise.
Posted by: Young White Guy at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (SvnZX)
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"We lost to this?"
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (U/Byj)
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My best friend who is MAGA stayed home and didnt bother to vote because of his frustrations with RINOS being worthless and Trump not fixated on reducing inflation
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that tracks with the exit polling
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that tracks with the exit polling
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (AKptf)
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Nurse! Wishing you the best.
Your state figured out human biology and is keeping boys and girls sports separate. That's something.
Sorry about the income tax tho. I have upper middle class family that works for Boeing and probably voted for it. They will be mad in a few years when the millionaire tax drops to their level and they are paying it, good and hard.
Your state figured out human biology and is keeping boys and girls sports separate. That's something.
Sorry about the income tax tho. I have upper middle class family that works for Boeing and probably voted for it. They will be mad in a few years when the millionaire tax drops to their level and they are paying it, good and hard.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (Toos7)
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Gas prices will plummet with increased oil production in the US and overseas. Iran and its satellites will have little or no capability to curtail that. New refineries are being built. Mothballed US refineries are being reactivated.
Beef prices have stabilized and that bubble is about to burst.
"Morning in America II" in 2028.
Beef prices have stabilized and that bubble is about to burst.
"Morning in America II" in 2028.
Posted by: mrp at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (rj6Yv)
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Initial take from a nobody around these parts:
He campaigned on Lower Fuel Prices and No New Wars. We got the opposite. That's a No New Taxes moment right there. Fractured/depressed his base of support.
Big miss: AI datacenters. That's a bipartisan issue right now, and not even trying to address it in some way was a lost opportunity.
Lesser, but still big mistakes: Noem, Blondi
And the structural problem that no one seems to have made any effort on: the Only Trump voters. They're gone now. And so seems TX.
He campaigned on Lower Fuel Prices and No New Wars. We got the opposite. That's a No New Taxes moment right there. Fractured/depressed his base of support.
Big miss: AI datacenters. That's a bipartisan issue right now, and not even trying to address it in some way was a lost opportunity.
Lesser, but still big mistakes: Noem, Blondi
And the structural problem that no one seems to have made any effort on: the Only Trump voters. They're gone now. And so seems TX.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (AZDyS)
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What I find hardest to accept is that there were people who - being mad because of high gas prices - caused by the Iran War, decided to vote for Democrats, whose stated policy is to halt all gas and oil production. The Iran War will eventually end, but destruction of energy production will be permanent. Meaning high gas prices in perpetuity.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (Bkn5k)
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152 I'm not writing off a series of rigged elections. For two years nearly every idea or bill floated to secure elections from fraud was shot down. Not one thing passed.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
No.the DeepState'rs (DS) holding kompromat on both sides decided this is the way it must be, just like Rubio's EPIC FAILURE Greek speech is the reason you must "select" him.
If he didn't know (which he did) about the coming EuroClown unrest he's not very intelligent -- which he is, and they are.
The question then becomes why.
Resistance is Not Futile, because Impedance is Real.
But the simple fact to remember is: LIBs cannot govern.
And the only flavor of gov't influence is Force, the very pearl-clutching thing they decry -- which is 'why' the pendulum will swing back; the 'intelligent' are pushing it, as well as HumptyDumpty.
Both utlimately are accountable to Trump.
He needs to throw down on both DS/cTHEIL while he still can, before cTHIEL SuperIntelligent World Court takes flight...
This is Normal -- for a War on Normal People.
And the GOP was in on it.
That the really infuriating part. "My party" was in on it. Actively or by just looking the other way.
Posted by: Martini Farmer
No.the DeepState'rs (DS) holding kompromat on both sides decided this is the way it must be, just like Rubio's EPIC FAILURE Greek speech is the reason you must "select" him.
If he didn't know (which he did) about the coming EuroClown unrest he's not very intelligent -- which he is, and they are.
The question then becomes why.
Resistance is Not Futile, because Impedance is Real.
But the simple fact to remember is: LIBs cannot govern.
And the only flavor of gov't influence is Force, the very pearl-clutching thing they decry -- which is 'why' the pendulum will swing back; the 'intelligent' are pushing it, as well as HumptyDumpty.
Both utlimately are accountable to Trump.
He needs to throw down on both DS/cTHEIL while he still can, before cTHIEL SuperIntelligent World Court takes flight...
This is Normal -- for a War on Normal People.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (gS90z)
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The Declaration of Independence wasn't an argument for democracy. It was an argument against tyranny.
It's as legitimate to violently overthrow tyrannical mob rule as it is to overthrow tyrannical monarchy.
Let's get to it.
It's as legitimate to violently overthrow tyrannical mob rule as it is to overthrow tyrannical monarchy.
Let's get to it.
Posted by: Ken at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (aVf49)
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>>>the comments where I said Texas would be blue within a decade around 2015 or so. Can anyone help me with that search query?
Texas was turning into Brazil for years and the demographics were inevitable but i was always told "oh don't doom the rural voters....."
Texas was turning into Brazil for years and the demographics were inevitable but i was always told "oh don't doom the rural voters....."
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (FZanv)
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We had a good night in Florida, but holy shit, what a night for the Country.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (iOpI2)
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No, I think you can count among the worst things House and Senate members openly hostile to our country and aligned with terror organizations having access to some of our most important intelligence and military matters. That includes a guy who believes we deserved 9-11 for one
Posted by: Marcus T at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (YNaM/)
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Well hopefully half of the dem voters will die of sepsis from their neo vaganuses before they can vote in 2028.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (enNUy)
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Where my EBT card at?
Posted by: La'Shondra at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (RDhJX)
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"our voters did not show up. Evangelicals and other Rs did not show up in numbers needed."
If that's true, it's quite disappointing.
If that's true, it's quite disappointing.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Surprise, surprise. Oil prices are down to $87 today. Hmmm
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (8VNAp)
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Honestly, I don't believe for a second that we actually lost all of those offices. I don't even think that they bothered counting votes in those areas, the commies and Bushite GOPe cocksuckers just issued press releases declaring victories.
But no one in the GOPe is going to lift a finger to challenge the results. Not as long as the Donkeys pimp out cute blonde coed staffers to the GOPe idiots. Whether they're male or female coeds, as long as they're cute nymphomaniacs with no gag reflex, the GOPe will be content, at least until they're kneeling in a basement waiting for the bullet in the neck.
It was good while it lasted.
Honestly, I don't believe for a second that we actually lost all of those offices. I don't even think that they bothered counting votes in those areas, the commies and Bushite GOPe cocksuckers just issued press releases declaring victories.
But no one in the GOPe is going to lift a finger to challenge the results. Not as long as the Donkeys pimp out cute blonde coed staffers to the GOPe idiots. Whether they're male or female coeds, as long as they're cute nymphomaniacs with no gag reflex, the GOPe will be content, at least until they're kneeling in a basement waiting for the bullet in the neck.
It was good while it lasted.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (y9nCu)
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Of the seven GOP senators that voted to convict DJT on the impeachment charges, how many are left besides Murky?
Posted by: mrp at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (rj6Yv)
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You think Murkowski, Tillis and Collins will vote for any that are conservative ?
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Thomas and Alito didn't think so.
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Thomas and Alito didn't think so.
Posted by: M'kay at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (anL5R)
Posted by: anon2020 at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (/WpXc)
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Well, at least we have lasting security for Israel.
Posted by: Was it worth it?
Damn...Groypers and Commies just won't shut the fuck up until the Final Solution is complete. The real question is: who will they want to eradicate next?
Posted by: Was it worth it?
Damn...Groypers and Commies just won't shut the fuck up until the Final Solution is complete. The real question is: who will they want to eradicate next?
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (t19vo)
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The Declaration of Independence wasn't an argument for democracy. It was an argument against tyranny.
It's as legitimate to violently overthrow tyrannical mob rule as it is to overthrow tyrannical monarchy.
Let's get to it.
Posted by: Ken
Hello, Mr Glowie.
It's as legitimate to violently overthrow tyrannical mob rule as it is to overthrow tyrannical monarchy.
Let's get to it.
Posted by: Ken
Hello, Mr Glowie.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:34 PM (r2Icn)
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Trump flipped seven states in 2024 to become President. Now, two years later Democrats flipped seven states to gain control of the Senate. That's surprising. Are the voters that fickle?
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I think it's normal people coming to terms with reality. If the (D)s had majorities in the House and Senate AND the presidency they've would've been passing any and everything they wanted left and right to overwhelm the system and daring the courts to stop them, knowing 80% would remain.
The (R)s told young struggling White men to get off welfare (~1% of welfare recipients) and stop playing video games while accomplishing little to nothing long-term.
It was a predictable outcome, and they earned it.
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I think it's normal people coming to terms with reality. If the (D)s had majorities in the House and Senate AND the presidency they've would've been passing any and everything they wanted left and right to overwhelm the system and daring the courts to stop them, knowing 80% would remain.
The (R)s told young struggling White men to get off welfare (~1% of welfare recipients) and stop playing video games while accomplishing little to nothing long-term.
It was a predictable outcome, and they earned it.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 12:34 PM (QbkqR)
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211 "We lost to this?"
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (U/Byj)
Individual politicians below the top of the ticket don't seem to matter very much anymore. Even Collins lost, who was the ultimate local politician.
Democrats do have an agenda, spending stupid amounts of money.
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:30 PM (U/Byj)
Individual politicians below the top of the ticket don't seem to matter very much anymore. Even Collins lost, who was the ultimate local politician.
Democrats do have an agenda, spending stupid amounts of money.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:34 PM (okun6)
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Only a matter of time before Newcomers are moved into my 'extra' rooms, and a short trip to the nearest wall if I protest.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (PYG7d)
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This jibes with my best guess right now at what happened in Texas. The Dems turned-out huge percentages of the pro-abortion, pro-tranny, pro-open borders, pro-socialism voters. Too many Republicans didn't vote for one reason or another. Apathy, stupidity, laziness, whatever.
Posted by: Gref
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Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
Posted by: Gref
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Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (Cq/ve)
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Surprise, surprise. Oil prices are down to $87 today. Hmmm
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (8VNAp)
Yourwelcome!
-Iran, Qatar, Turkey
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (8VNAp)
Yourwelcome!
-Iran, Qatar, Turkey
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (AKptf)
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Am I crazy or did the Left bray for and engage in a proxy war with Russia for four years.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (i+GzW)
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Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
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Ohio legit elected a publicly intoxicated cunt
we're back in clown world
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Ohio legit elected a publicly intoxicated cunt
we're back in clown world
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (fapp/)
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What I find hardest to accept is that there were people who - being mad because of high gas prices - caused by the Iran War, decided to vote for Democrats, whose stated policy is to halt all gas and oil production. The Iran War will eventually end, but destruction of energy production will be permanent. Meaning high gas prices in perpetuity.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
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The American electorate are largely dim, emotional and easily distracted. Its not a great audience.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
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The American electorate are largely dim, emotional and easily distracted. Its not a great audience.
Posted by: M'kay at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (anL5R)
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225 Surprise, surprise. Oil prices are down to $87 today. Hmmm
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (8VNAp)
DOW is 'suddenly' up as well...
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:33 PM (8VNAp)
DOW is 'suddenly' up as well...
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (mP0Kj)
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Individual politicians below the top of the ticket don't seem to matter very much anymore. Even Collins lost, who was the ultimate local politician.
She lost to a border line retard
Individual politicians below the top of the ticket don't seem to matter very much anymore. Even Collins lost, who was the ultimate local politician.
She lost to a border line retard
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (4WM7K)
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The Democrats ran on affordability. This doesn't mean lower inflation, it means social spending.
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I read it as a placeholder for "everything is too expensive."
and the counter was, temporary waivers on beef imports and temporary tariff reductions.
Remember in 2024, Trump said he had a really great idea he was forming to reduce health care costs?
What did we get? Some prescription pills that most Americans don't even know of got lowered prices.
My health insurance share is over $500 a month with a $10k deductible.
All I can afford is aspirin now, lol
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I read it as a placeholder for "everything is too expensive."
and the counter was, temporary waivers on beef imports and temporary tariff reductions.
Remember in 2024, Trump said he had a really great idea he was forming to reduce health care costs?
What did we get? Some prescription pills that most Americans don't even know of got lowered prices.
My health insurance share is over $500 a month with a $10k deductible.
All I can afford is aspirin now, lol
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (RqSb8)
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Willowed: Mark Texeira former Yankees 1st baseman won a Congressional seat from Tex. As someone pointed out the Republicans will not lose the congressional baseball game for the foreseeable future.
So we have that going for us
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (8VNAp)
OTOH, it's hard to swing a bat wearing level III plate carriers, and they'll have to.
So we have that going for us
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:11 PM (8VNAp)
OTOH, it's hard to swing a bat wearing level III plate carriers, and they'll have to.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (zafwz)
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R’s failed to deliver for the past 2 years. All we heard was excuses why they couldn’t do things.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (/CA5y)
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This is a big part of it, IMO. And the general malaise even among some die-hard conservatives and MAGA -- including some on this site -- that "nothing will happen," nothing is any better, "my pet political peeve isn't being addressed," not taking wins when they are offered, and generally letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.
I suspect this feeling that "everything sucks no matter what" kept a lot of people on our side home yesterday. Why bother voting if you think it's pointless?
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:29 PM (/CA5y)
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This is a big part of it, IMO. And the general malaise even among some die-hard conservatives and MAGA -- including some on this site -- that "nothing will happen," nothing is any better, "my pet political peeve isn't being addressed," not taking wins when they are offered, and generally letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.
I suspect this feeling that "everything sucks no matter what" kept a lot of people on our side home yesterday. Why bother voting if you think it's pointless?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (iFTx/)
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"The Dems won't feel as motivated to make DC and PR states with the massive margin of victory they had."
Why? Momentum has a momentum of its own.
Why? Momentum has a momentum of its own.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (Fv808)
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237 Am I crazy or did the Left bray for and engage in a proxy war with Russia for four years.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (i+GzW)
Still ongoing. Heating up this year even. Midterms means we'll be sending Ukraine more support.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (i+GzW)
Still ongoing. Heating up this year even. Midterms means we'll be sending Ukraine more support.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (okun6)
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We had a good night in Florida, but holy shit, what a night for the Country.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (iOpI2)
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Still way too close. Several House seats were lost to the Dems.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (iOpI2)
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Still way too close. Several House seats were lost to the Dems.
Posted by: redridinghood at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (wzaBj)
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238 Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
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Ohio legit elected a publicly intoxicated cunt
we're back in clown world
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (fapp/)
Omar re-elected.... /facepalm
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Ohio legit elected a publicly intoxicated cunt
we're back in clown world
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (fapp/)
Omar re-elected.... /facepalm
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (mP0Kj)
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My best friend who is MAGA stayed home and didnt bother to vote because of his frustrations with RINOS being worthless and Trump not fixated on reducing inflation
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger
He's gonna be tickled pink when the dems fuck up the economy. He's thinks it's bad now. LOL.
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger
He's gonna be tickled pink when the dems fuck up the economy. He's thinks it's bad now. LOL.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 04, 2026 12:37 PM (7Ne0P)
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well, i for one hope the coasts and the cities implode before i'm led away to the gallows.
I'd like to enjoy a final chuckle...
I'd like to enjoy a final chuckle...
Posted by: Sturmtoddler at November 04, 2026 12:37 PM (nXhwP)
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The war in Iran is dumb. It's gone on too long.
Gas prices are stupid because of it.
Diesel prices for truckers are crazy.
Inflation is no good.
Trump dropped the ball on these issues. Vance was smart to start separating himself from them. He mentioned all of them in his remarks last night.
Gas prices are stupid because of it.
Diesel prices for truckers are crazy.
Inflation is no good.
Trump dropped the ball on these issues. Vance was smart to start separating himself from them. He mentioned all of them in his remarks last night.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:37 PM (iOpI2)
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235 Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM (Cq/ve)
Been to Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and parts of Lubbock or Denton?
Import Cali become Cali.
Been to Beaumont, Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and parts of Lubbock or Denton?
Import Cali become Cali.
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:37 PM (Int1s)
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Vivek Ramaswamy good ridance, NOBODY liked him, when he did an interview without shoes and in His bare feet I knew he was done.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (ubCxQ)
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>>My health insurance share is over $500 a month with a $10k deductible.
The good news is that the Democrats are back in charge and they will fix that ALL for you.
Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double.
The good news is that the Democrats are back in charge and they will fix that ALL for you.
Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (/izzV)
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There's Farms and Wheat Fields there, They say...
Posted by: DBCooper at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (3oMnW)
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"My best friend who is MAGA stayed home and didnt bother to vote because of his frustrations with RINOS being worthless and Trump not fixated on reducing inflation"
Let's go ahead and spill oodles of electrons on candidate quality, campaign strategies, ads, etc.
And then consider the above reality and recognize you can't overcome a stupid electorate (sorry, there's no other word that person and zillions like him/her). They literally don't understand how their own political system works, in a practical sense, and act like 10-yr olds, with results we now get to enjoy.
Let's go ahead and spill oodles of electrons on candidate quality, campaign strategies, ads, etc.
And then consider the above reality and recognize you can't overcome a stupid electorate (sorry, there's no other word that person and zillions like him/her). They literally don't understand how their own political system works, in a practical sense, and act like 10-yr olds, with results we now get to enjoy.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (U/Byj)
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>>If that's true, it's quite disappointing.
And pretty much the norm for midterm elections.
I don't buy for a second this election turned on Iran. It's not even a war. It's a blockade with occasional bombing. We lost more people in a day in Iraq than we have in the entire effort to take down the mullahs. And gas is cheaper than it was under Biden. No sane person believe Democrats, who literally have run for years on making gas more expensive, thinks by electing Democrats now gas will get cheaper.
The election was not about gas or Iran. Texas didn't elect a gay, trans freak because they don't have cheap gas. Michigan didn't elect a jihadist because they weep for people who throw gays off buildings.
And pretty much the norm for midterm elections.
I don't buy for a second this election turned on Iran. It's not even a war. It's a blockade with occasional bombing. We lost more people in a day in Iraq than we have in the entire effort to take down the mullahs. And gas is cheaper than it was under Biden. No sane person believe Democrats, who literally have run for years on making gas more expensive, thinks by electing Democrats now gas will get cheaper.
The election was not about gas or Iran. Texas didn't elect a gay, trans freak because they don't have cheap gas. Michigan didn't elect a jihadist because they weep for people who throw gays off buildings.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (viF8m)
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These assholes will fix nothing.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (r2Icn)
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I see DC elected a DSA harpy as mayor
Posted by: Bulg at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (/ePBe)
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He's gonna be tickled pink when the dems fuck up the economy. He's thinks it's bad now. LOL.
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Unfortunately theres more of him than there are of me (the guy who holds his nose and votes)
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Unfortunately theres more of him than there are of me (the guy who holds his nose and votes)
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (fapp/)
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The good news is that the Democrats are back in charge and they will fix that ALL for you.
Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (/izzV)
And it will take 6 months to see a Doctor
Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (/izzV)
And it will take 6 months to see a Doctor
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (4WM7K)
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242 Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 12:36 PM (RqSb
I am unfortunately old enough to remember when donkey fixed healthcare back in 2010 and shit nugget McQueeg saved it....
Why are we saving it again less than 10 years later?
I am unfortunately old enough to remember when donkey fixed healthcare back in 2010 and shit nugget McQueeg saved it....
Why are we saving it again less than 10 years later?
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (Int1s)
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Obamacare fixed everything. You're welcome.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (enNUy)
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Well hopefully half of the dem voters will die of sepsis from their neo vaganuses before they can vote in 2028.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (enNUy)
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The positive news in NC is that all three state constitutional amendments passed by comfortable margins.
"In 2026, North Carolina voters approved three constitutional amendments: expanding photo voter ID to all voting methods, lowering the maximum state income tax rate to 3.5%, and requiring the legislature to set limits on local property tax increases."
The General Assembly flipped to the Dems. The GOP retained control of the Senate, but lost its supermajority edge (with the loss of the GA, that means little).
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (enNUy)
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The positive news in NC is that all three state constitutional amendments passed by comfortable margins.
"In 2026, North Carolina voters approved three constitutional amendments: expanding photo voter ID to all voting methods, lowering the maximum state income tax rate to 3.5%, and requiring the legislature to set limits on local property tax increases."
The General Assembly flipped to the Dems. The GOP retained control of the Senate, but lost its supermajority edge (with the loss of the GA, that means little).
Posted by: mrp at November 04, 2026 12:39 PM (rj6Yv)
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Can anyone help me with that search query?
Posted by: Moron Robbie
Was your nic Moron Robbie? I don’t see any comments by a Moron Robbie in 2014, 2015, or 2016. First is 2017.
Posted by: Moron Robbie
Was your nic Moron Robbie? I don’t see any comments by a Moron Robbie in 2014, 2015, or 2016. First is 2017.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at November 04, 2026 12:40 PM (kYmoU)
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The oil price should tell you everything
What can change in the strait of hormuz in one day that suddenly oil is plentiful and drop 9 the fuck percent overnight?
What can change in the strait of hormuz in one day that suddenly oil is plentiful and drop 9 the fuck percent overnight?
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:40 PM (fapp/)
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216 What I find hardest to accept is that there were people who - being mad because of high gas prices - caused by the Iran War, decided to vote for Democrats, whose stated policy is to halt all gas and oil production. The Iran War will eventually end, but destruction of energy production will be permanent. Meaning high gas prices in perpetuity.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk
Reprise. Mikhael Gorbechov's referendum.
Should the Soviet Union remain a Super Power.
The majority voted, NO!
This opened the gates for the early adopter-Epstein class to sell-the-world for a handful of rice, while the Clinton Global Catastrophe orachestrated it like a leacherous MalBolger-like maestro he was (and still is).
Just shut up and Dance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhwddNQSWQ
Weird Al: Dare to be St00p1d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww47bR86wSc
Why St00p1d LIBs exist according to Schopenhauer.
LIBs. Give them Convenience or Give them Death; they will always choose both.
Think Different.
I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk
Reprise. Mikhael Gorbechov's referendum.
Should the Soviet Union remain a Super Power.
The majority voted, NO!
This opened the gates for the early adopter-Epstein class to sell-the-world for a handful of rice, while the Clinton Global Catastrophe orachestrated it like a leacherous MalBolger-like maestro he was (and still is).
Just shut up and Dance!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMhwddNQSWQ
Weird Al: Dare to be St00p1d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww47bR86wSc
Why St00p1d LIBs exist according to Schopenhauer.
LIBs. Give them Convenience or Give them Death; they will always choose both.
Think Different.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at November 04, 2026 12:40 PM (gS90z)
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We had a good night in Florida, but holy shit, what a night for the Country.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (iOpI2)
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Still way too close. Several House seats were lost to the Dems.
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Yeah, the R lead in FL evaporated. We need to stop holding FL up as anything other than barely holding the line.
I'm pretty sure all the gerrymandering everywhere spared an even greater bloodbath.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (iOpI2)
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Still way too close. Several House seats were lost to the Dems.
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Yeah, the R lead in FL evaporated. We need to stop holding FL up as anything other than barely holding the line.
I'm pretty sure all the gerrymandering everywhere spared an even greater bloodbath.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:40 PM (AZDyS)
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Anyway, as much as I say the Supreme Court scares me, I'm just not going to take this defeatism. Trump didn't. And I'm not going to let down Rubio in 2028 by staring back at him with a glum face.
Anyway, as much as I say the Supreme Court scares me, I'm just not going to take this defeatism. Trump didn't. And I'm not going to let down Rubio in 2028 by staring back at him with a glum face.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:40 PM (mmrXZ)
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"Pete Butigieg is done after pulling a Haley Stevens on election eve.
Posted by: Auspex"
What did he do? (I think he is done anyway, not crazy enough)
Posted by: Auspex"
What did he do? (I think he is done anyway, not crazy enough)
Posted by: Ripley at November 04, 2026 12:41 PM (GUOwU)
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No state shit the bed harder than we did here in Texas.
Democrats literally from top to bottom in the executive branch, plus Talafreako going to the Senate.
I think we're fucked.
Democrats literally from top to bottom in the executive branch, plus Talafreako going to the Senate.
I think we're fucked.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 12:41 PM (oqH4h)
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We're going to see what the power of the purse looks like in the hands of a party with the will to use it.
Witness the power of a fully functional Continuing Resolution Death Star.
"Yer telling me fer forty years, I could'a been doing it that way?!"
/s/ Rs
Witness the power of a fully functional Continuing Resolution Death Star.
"Yer telling me fer forty years, I could'a been doing it that way?!"
/s/ Rs
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 12:41 PM (RqSb8)
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"My health insurance share is over $500 a month with a $10k deductible."
ALL forms of insurance are crazy expensive.
"The good news is that the Democrats are back in charge and they will fix that ALL for you. Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double."
This is equally true. Expect many trillions of dollars to be squandered in an astonishingly short time on stupid futile shit.
ALL forms of insurance are crazy expensive.
"The good news is that the Democrats are back in charge and they will fix that ALL for you. Your Rates will go up and your deductible will double."
This is equally true. Expect many trillions of dollars to be squandered in an astonishingly short time on stupid futile shit.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:41 PM (Jr5Lq)
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (i+GzW)
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>>>Sorry for bailing last night. It was painful.
>>>It was a bloodbath.
It's understandable. But we soldier on. Thanks.
>>>It was a bloodbath.
It's understandable. But we soldier on. Thanks.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (nRF2z)
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Greg Abbott is the Angela Merkel of Texas. He beamed with pride as he used state resources to bring in millions of Cali-woke tech bros who vote left & are hostile to conservatives, cattle, and oil. He also embraced the transition of metro areas into sub-continental Asia. Abbot being bitten by the snake he embraced is Aesop’s fable playing out in real life.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (gNYWw)
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Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
In Austin, Houston, DFW, and San Antonio? Yes.
In Austin, Houston, DFW, and San Antonio? Yes.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (vTZFs)
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decided to vote for Democrats
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They didnt vote for dems, they stayed home
and with midterms traditionally always rewarding the opposing party, that was a bad combo
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They didnt vote for dems, they stayed home
and with midterms traditionally always rewarding the opposing party, that was a bad combo
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (fapp/)
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25 years of Texas governors saying "come to Texas, the waters just fine!!" has brought liberals from all over the country. The demographics have changed.
25 years of Texas governors saying "come to Texas, the waters just fine!!" has brought liberals from all over the country. The demographics have changed.
Posted by: Frank Barone at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (OkYzo)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (nRF2z)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (Fv808)
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A guy I know wrote on himself on the congressional ballot because he didn't like the Republican candidate walking out of a debate , but he wouldn't vote Dem. Turned out not to matter because of the Dem win margin, but that's the kind of attitude the R faced yesterday
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (8VNAp)
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"which means I don't think JD makes sense now btw
I want Ron/Mario"
Vance is a proud Christian, yet he married a Hindu woman. Good for him, but I don't think that "DEI" thing works for winning votes for president. DeSantis seems the best choice at the moment, but miles to go ...
I want Ron/Mario"
Vance is a proud Christian, yet he married a Hindu woman. Good for him, but I don't think that "DEI" thing works for winning votes for president. DeSantis seems the best choice at the moment, but miles to go ...
Posted by: illiniwek at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (vbXSk)
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257 Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (viF8m)
Talarico got elected because it allowed a bunch of GOP suburban women to be sophisticated and differentiate themselves, the Bush machine to throw one last fit and Cornyn to rage....the good news such as it is is they are about to find out about the joy of getting expected consequences....
I fully expect Karmelo Anthonmy to win on his next try at appeal and walk...which means in Texas you can be stabbed to death for placing hands on a black kid....but not in the other direction....back in that virtue signaling Karen Winemom....roll the dice on it being the kid Talarico is trying to trans that belongs to you next time.
Talarico got elected because it allowed a bunch of GOP suburban women to be sophisticated and differentiate themselves, the Bush machine to throw one last fit and Cornyn to rage....the good news such as it is is they are about to find out about the joy of getting expected consequences....
I fully expect Karmelo Anthonmy to win on his next try at appeal and walk...which means in Texas you can be stabbed to death for placing hands on a black kid....but not in the other direction....back in that virtue signaling Karen Winemom....roll the dice on it being the kid Talarico is trying to trans that belongs to you next time.
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (Int1s)
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>>>At least we can finally say goodbye to the annoying game show host and grifter Vivek Ramaswamy.
And Collins.
And Collins.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (nRF2z)
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Well, it seems that Florida is the only sane part of the country right now. Im glad we got here when we did. The rest of America is going to look like the UK in a year. I'll be on my little plot of land watching it burn.
Posted by: Megthered at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (ts6j6)
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I'm in SE Missouri, which is bright-red.
The Ozarks is a very good place to hole up at.
Especially with a well and a dry weather creek that is spring-fed.
Posted by: Megthered at November 04, 2026 12:27 PM (ts6j6)
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I'm in SE Missouri, which is bright-red.
The Ozarks is a very good place to hole up at.
Especially with a well and a dry weather creek that is spring-fed.
Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (TJRes)
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They need 13-14 Republican Senators to flip against Trump to remove him by impeachment. Then the Democrat majority can refuse to confirm any Vice Presidential nomination by President Vance, so that his removal or resignation results in Speaker Hakeem Jeffries succeeding to the office of President before the '28 election.
I hope Republican Senators game this out and think twice about flipping against Trump.
I hope Republican Senators game this out and think twice about flipping against Trump.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (GD2xa)
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This jibes with my best guess right now at what happened in Texas. The Dems turned-out huge percentages of the pro-abortion, pro-tranny, pro-open borders, pro-socialism voters. Too many Republicans didn't vote for one reason or another. Apathy, stupidity, laziness, whatever.
Posted by: Gref
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Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM
Its cities seem to be.
Posted by: Gref
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Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM
Its cities seem to be.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (bFu5X)
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>>No state shit the bed harder than we did here in Texas.
Democrats literally from top to bottom in the executive branch, plus Talafreako going to the Senate.
Go Google Search the History of Texas Senators and Governors.
You will find roughly 3-4x as many Democrats as Republicans throughout the history of the State.
Texas was a myth.
Democrats literally from top to bottom in the executive branch, plus Talafreako going to the Senate.
Go Google Search the History of Texas Senators and Governors.
You will find roughly 3-4x as many Democrats as Republicans throughout the history of the State.
Texas was a myth.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (/izzV)
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A brief scare here in Idaho last night. First returns had the Democrats with big leads, the pro-abortion amendment passing, etc.
Turns out the first returns were coming from Boise, which is infested with Democrats. This morning all is well, with the final results roughly Repubs 66%, Dems 33%.
I'm still going to continue to buy ammo.
Turns out the first returns were coming from Boise, which is infested with Democrats. This morning all is well, with the final results roughly Repubs 66%, Dems 33%.
I'm still going to continue to buy ammo.
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (P/woT)
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219 >>>the comments where I said Texas would be blue within a decade around 2015 or so. Can anyone help me with that search query?
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (FZanv)
This is a paragraph from an essay I wrote on the late, lamented Threedonia blog back in 2012 after Robert shivved us on the Obamacare vote:
"Texas is a ‘Red State’…for now. The demographic trends are not in our favor. From San Antonio south to the border, the map looks like the Rio Grande has spilled its banks. Dallas is now blue, and elected a openly gay sheriff. Houston elected an openly gay mayor! Denton (where I live) and Austin are college towns and thus infested with entitlement titty-babies who vote D until they’re blue in the face. Eddie Bernice Johnson and Sheila Jackson Lee represent Texas! Further to the trend, next time you’re on the roads, count how many California plates you see. When we get ‘news’ stories about another left coast burger joint or grocery store opening with the people celebrating ‘it’s just like back home!’, it would be a mistake to assume they only brought their palates with them, not their politics."
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:32 PM (FZanv)
This is a paragraph from an essay I wrote on the late, lamented Threedonia blog back in 2012 after Robert shivved us on the Obamacare vote:
"Texas is a ‘Red State’…for now. The demographic trends are not in our favor. From San Antonio south to the border, the map looks like the Rio Grande has spilled its banks. Dallas is now blue, and elected a openly gay sheriff. Houston elected an openly gay mayor! Denton (where I live) and Austin are college towns and thus infested with entitlement titty-babies who vote D until they’re blue in the face. Eddie Bernice Johnson and Sheila Jackson Lee represent Texas! Further to the trend, next time you’re on the roads, count how many California plates you see. When we get ‘news’ stories about another left coast burger joint or grocery store opening with the people celebrating ‘it’s just like back home!’, it would be a mistake to assume they only brought their palates with them, not their politics."
Posted by: goozer at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (wrcRB)
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What does Frisco, TX look like these days?
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (enNUy)
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Never underestimate the value of congressional gridlock.
Posted by: Earl Schlobodowicz at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (gynjj)
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282 Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:43 PM (8VNAp)
Democrats view their vote as a religious exercise....our side views it as a chore....they win because of it.
Democrats view their vote as a religious exercise....our side views it as a chore....they win because of it.
Posted by: sven at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (Int1s)
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251 The war in Iran is dumb. It's gone on too long.
Gas prices are stupid because of it.
Diesel prices for truckers are crazy.
Inflation is no good.
Trump dropped the ball on these issues. Vance was smart to start separating himself from them. He mentioned all of them in his remarks last night.
Posted by: Seems Legit
Which is precisely what make JD/cTHIEL alignment so unnacceptable.
convo reprise: NO JD, you hang up first.
Trump doesn't need a Pardon/Exit from JD -- fight, Fight , FIGHT.
Remember who did this:
"to leave now we would send a message to terrorists and other potential adversaries around the world that they can change our policies by killing our people. It would be open season on Americans."
-- Bill Clinton '93 just before he pulled out of Somalia.
To abandon this area now -- and to rely only on efforts against alQaeda from a distance -- would significantly hamper our ability to keep the pressure on al Qaeda, and create an UNACCEPTABLE RISK -- OBAMA'09
What is the vital national interest? -- IceKingJOE.
Gas prices are stupid because of it.
Diesel prices for truckers are crazy.
Inflation is no good.
Trump dropped the ball on these issues. Vance was smart to start separating himself from them. He mentioned all of them in his remarks last night.
Posted by: Seems Legit
Which is precisely what make JD/cTHIEL alignment so unnacceptable.
convo reprise: NO JD, you hang up first.
Trump doesn't need a Pardon/Exit from JD -- fight, Fight , FIGHT.
Remember who did this:
"to leave now we would send a message to terrorists and other potential adversaries around the world that they can change our policies by killing our people. It would be open season on Americans."
-- Bill Clinton '93 just before he pulled out of Somalia.
To abandon this area now -- and to rely only on efforts against alQaeda from a distance -- would significantly hamper our ability to keep the pressure on al Qaeda, and create an UNACCEPTABLE RISK -- OBAMA'09
What is the vital national interest? -- IceKingJOE.
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (gS90z)
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Was your nic Moron Robbie? I don’t see any comments by a Moron Robbie in 2014, 2015, or 2016. First is 2017.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair
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Ah, that's a good question. I changed to MR after the "This is ribrary!" video. I haven't the slightest what I was using before. I think I jumped around all sorts of different current event topic joke names.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair
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Ah, that's a good question. I changed to MR after the "This is ribrary!" video. I haven't the slightest what I was using before. I think I jumped around all sorts of different current event topic joke names.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (QbkqR)
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Montana is not much different.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (/izzV)
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>>25 years of Texas governors saying "come to Texas, the waters just fine!!" has brought liberals from all over the country. The demographics have changed.
This is why those of us who live in blue states have been saying for years it can happen to you. There was a time when 13 puny colonies kicked the shit out of the greatest empire the world has ever seen.
Not so much anymore.
This is why those of us who live in blue states have been saying for years it can happen to you. There was a time when 13 puny colonies kicked the shit out of the greatest empire the world has ever seen.
Not so much anymore.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (viF8m)
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We never left it.
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not true, we were in carnival world for a while, which wasnt too bad, had funnel cakes, cotton candy, some great rides
but now we're going to be entertained by the clown from IT
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not true, we were in carnival world for a while, which wasnt too bad, had funnel cakes, cotton candy, some great rides
but now we're going to be entertained by the clown from IT
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (fapp/)
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And it will take 6 months to see a Doctor
Posted by: It's me donna
But if you opt for the assisted suicide option, you'll get a fast-pass to the front of the line!!!
Posted by: It's me donna
But if you opt for the assisted suicide option, you'll get a fast-pass to the front of the line!!!
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (t19vo)
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SCOTUS scares me so much that I wish Alito would resign so Trump can get a judge in before January.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
The Republican-held Senate hasn't allowed Trump to fill vacancies since his first term. Didn't even allow recess appointments in going on 6 years. There's no way they'll confirm a replacement Justice before Feb. 2027.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
The Republican-held Senate hasn't allowed Trump to fill vacancies since his first term. Didn't even allow recess appointments in going on 6 years. There's no way they'll confirm a replacement Justice before Feb. 2027.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (6rFOL)
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They need 13-14 Republican Senators to flip against Trump to remove him by impeachment. Then the Democrat majority can refuse to confirm any Vice Presidential nomination by President Vance, so that his removal or resignation results in Speaker Hakeem Jeffries succeeding to the office of President before the '28 election.
I hope Republican Senators game this out and think twice about flipping against Trump.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM
What makes you think they wouldn't welcome that?
I hope Republican Senators game this out and think twice about flipping against Trump.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM
What makes you think they wouldn't welcome that?
Posted by: RedMindBlueState at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (bFu5X)
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I think that it is time to acknowledge that 9/11 and 10/7 were great victories for Islam.
Bin Laden and Sinwar knew what they were doing.
Bush decided after 9/11 to announce that Islam was a "religion of peace", and to massively accelerate Muslim immigration to the United States, with consequences we see now.
Within a few years, Israel will be unable to trade with much of "the West", and Israelis will be banned from traveling to those countries.
Bin Laden and Sinwar knew what they were doing.
Bush decided after 9/11 to announce that Islam was a "religion of peace", and to massively accelerate Muslim immigration to the United States, with consequences we see now.
Within a few years, Israel will be unable to trade with much of "the West", and Israelis will be banned from traveling to those countries.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (aD4fx)
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"My best friend who is MAGA stayed home and didnt bother to vote because of his frustrations with RINOS being worthless and Trump not fixated on reducing inflation"
Let's go ahead and spill oodles of electrons on candidate quality, campaign strategies, ads, etc.
And then consider the above reality and recognize you can't overcome a stupid electorate (sorry, there's no other word that person and zillions like him/her). They literally don't understand how their own political system works, in a practical sense, and act like 10-yr olds, with results we now get to enjoy.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (U/Byj)
Well stated rhomboid. Democracy fails when voters act like spoiled children. The country needs to grow the fuck up, but I'm afraid it's too late. The Left has done their job well, starting when they took over our education system. That was a literal act of war. IMHFO.
Let's go ahead and spill oodles of electrons on candidate quality, campaign strategies, ads, etc.
And then consider the above reality and recognize you can't overcome a stupid electorate (sorry, there's no other word that person and zillions like him/her). They literally don't understand how their own political system works, in a practical sense, and act like 10-yr olds, with results we now get to enjoy.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (U/Byj)
Well stated rhomboid. Democracy fails when voters act like spoiled children. The country needs to grow the fuck up, but I'm afraid it's too late. The Left has done their job well, starting when they took over our education system. That was a literal act of war. IMHFO.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Bkn5k)
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I'd reverse that. Marco/Ron. I know it's utterly stupid to think logically about demographics, but I imagine Marco could pull some male Hispanics. Plus he's more electric than Ron. Vibes are a big thing. (I also know it's utterly stupid to say what's working right now, such as vibes vs ideas vs identities, etc)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (mmrXZ)
Marco is too attached to Trump 2.0 - he now can't win a general after last night.
You need to look at best option untouched by Trump 2.0 - DeSantis, Youngkin, Sanders, etc...Cruz will run b/c he won't think he can win TX in his next election either, but he's not winning, nor do I want him in...
I want Ron/Mario
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I'd reverse that. Marco/Ron. I know it's utterly stupid to think logically about demographics, but I imagine Marco could pull some male Hispanics. Plus he's more electric than Ron. Vibes are a big thing. (I also know it's utterly stupid to say what's working right now, such as vibes vs ideas vs identities, etc)
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:22 PM (mmrXZ)
Marco is too attached to Trump 2.0 - he now can't win a general after last night.
You need to look at best option untouched by Trump 2.0 - DeSantis, Youngkin, Sanders, etc...Cruz will run b/c he won't think he can win TX in his next election either, but he's not winning, nor do I want him in...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Gb7+b)
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The DOW being up has got to be manipulation.
Dare I ask what the Narrative is? Not the GOPe narrative, the trolls are giving us that.
I mean the media. I expect they plan to credit the DSA's "youth and energy" with a big part? If they don't do that they are missing a trick.
And I really don't think they have any plans on missing this trick. This is their chance at true fundamental transformation. This is not going to be a typical Establishment next two years. This is going to be like being locked in an insane asylum. Even more than before.
Dare I ask what the Narrative is? Not the GOPe narrative, the trolls are giving us that.
I mean the media. I expect they plan to credit the DSA's "youth and energy" with a big part? If they don't do that they are missing a trick.
And I really don't think they have any plans on missing this trick. This is their chance at true fundamental transformation. This is not going to be a typical Establishment next two years. This is going to be like being locked in an insane asylum. Even more than before.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (i+GzW)
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Well Texas has the biggest monkey god statue in the country now, so they've got that going for them.
Posted by: brak at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (FZanv)
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We're in a tough position now.
Who is this "we"?
I feel liberated. I used to care about how to keep the flame of liberty, freedom and human flourishing alive. I didn't want to be that generation that killed it.
I believe the axiom: You can vote in socialism you have to shoot your way out.
Mills, Gen-Z and Gen-α ? Yes, Welcome to Slavery. The world has known it since all of human history, and now you can join them — forever.
Can't afford things? Get used to it. It only gets worse.
Want the warmth of Low Trust Society? I don't trust you either.
Given the sacred duty of preserving liberty, instead you gave away your birthright in exchange for nothing.
Can't get a job? I don't care anymore. Let the H1-B and the foreigner take it and all of your entitlements too. You wanted it. You begged for it. Now enjoy the fruits of your seppuku.
Who is this "we"?
I feel liberated. I used to care about how to keep the flame of liberty, freedom and human flourishing alive. I didn't want to be that generation that killed it.
I believe the axiom: You can vote in socialism you have to shoot your way out.
Mills, Gen-Z and Gen-α ? Yes, Welcome to Slavery. The world has known it since all of human history, and now you can join them — forever.
Can't afford things? Get used to it. It only gets worse.
Want the warmth of Low Trust Society? I don't trust you either.
Given the sacred duty of preserving liberty, instead you gave away your birthright in exchange for nothing.
Can't get a job? I don't care anymore. Let the H1-B and the foreigner take it and all of your entitlements too. You wanted it. You begged for it. Now enjoy the fruits of your seppuku.
Posted by: Community Notes at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (a6PrB)
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The election was not about gas or Iran. Texas didn't elect a gay, trans freak because they don't have cheap gas. Michigan didn't elect a jihadist because they weep for people who throw gays off buildings.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (viF8m)
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Okay, then why?
Because everything I've seen locally (and I'm in a deep red rural area) and online has been a LOT of bitching about gas prices and the new war. It doesn't matter that the reality is that's not a REAL war, or that the gas prices have way more to do with the Ukraine war than Iran.
What matters is what the electorate thinks.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (viF8m)
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Okay, then why?
Because everything I've seen locally (and I'm in a deep red rural area) and online has been a LOT of bitching about gas prices and the new war. It doesn't matter that the reality is that's not a REAL war, or that the gas prices have way more to do with the Ukraine war than Iran.
What matters is what the electorate thinks.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (AZDyS)
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🚨JUST IN🚨
Congressman Steve Scalise will run for House Minority Leader, according to Fox News.
Congressman Jim Jordan has also tossed his hat in the race. Speaker Mike Johnson is bowing out.
Johnson achieved his goals, as did Thune. Make a do nothing congress. Shiv Trump. Hopefully they both flee in shame at having done nothing useful.
Congressman Steve Scalise will run for House Minority Leader, according to Fox News.
Congressman Jim Jordan has also tossed his hat in the race. Speaker Mike Johnson is bowing out.
Johnson achieved his goals, as did Thune. Make a do nothing congress. Shiv Trump. Hopefully they both flee in shame at having done nothing useful.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Toos7)
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Yeah I can only imagine the thoughts on the intel side about briefing the likes of the MI Muslim Midget. Or the NJ congressman/buddy of the Blind Sheikh.
There was a lot of this inside both the Bambi and Biden administrations - worse, the intel folks themselves were beyond-suspect characters themselves.
Hopefully both are put on the intel committees just to complete the national disgrace and clownshow.
There was a lot of this inside both the Bambi and Biden administrations - worse, the intel folks themselves were beyond-suspect characters themselves.
Hopefully both are put on the intel committees just to complete the national disgrace and clownshow.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (U/Byj)
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18 Cheer up, ace. This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (AKptf)
My good sir, this makes 2008 look like hotcakes and sausage. Democrats control the Southern Border, the Largest Refiner of Oil this side of the Hemisphere, and all the Companies that fled them that came here for refuge.
Democrats are gonna be eating good for decades.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:06 PM (AKptf)
My good sir, this makes 2008 look like hotcakes and sausage. Democrats control the Southern Border, the Largest Refiner of Oil this side of the Hemisphere, and all the Companies that fled them that came here for refuge.
Democrats are gonna be eating good for decades.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (lLeLE)
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I hope Republican Senators game this out and think twice about flipping against Trump.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (GD2xa)
I think the Republican Senators still here are more pro-Trump (as a group) than the previous Republican Senators were as a group.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (GD2xa)
I think the Republican Senators still here are more pro-Trump (as a group) than the previous Republican Senators were as a group.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider, perparing at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (yKhjs)
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...Within a few years, Israel will be unable to trade with much of "the West", and Israelis will be banned from traveling to those countries.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (aD4fx)
Much like what happened with Rhodesia.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (aD4fx)
Much like what happened with Rhodesia.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (Bkn5k)
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What about my $5000?
Posted by: Stoner living in the basement at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (RDhJX)
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With Texas and California, how do they NOT take the White House in 2028?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
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Texas swung insanely this year. With how little we know, I don't see why it wouldn't swing back in 2028.
With Texas and California, how do they NOT take the White House in 2028?
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
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Texas swung insanely this year. With how little we know, I don't see why it wouldn't swing back in 2028.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (mmrXZ)
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Vivek's necessary defeat is the only part of this I take any pleasure in.
Posted by: Rusty Nail at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (DJAE9)
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276 Greg Abbott is the Angela Merkel of Texas. He beamed with pride as he used state resources to bring in millions of Cali-woke tech bros who vote left & are hostile to conservatives, cattle, and oil. He also embraced the transition of metro areas into sub-continental Asia. Abbot being bitten by the snake he embraced is Aesop’s fable playing out in real life.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (gNYWw)
This kind of talk is silly. Abbot was about +11 in 2022 and was between -8 to -10 in 2026 depending on how the final totals come out. TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time. Look, I'm happy to bag on foreigners all day; but Pajeet did not take the GOP's cheese.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at November 04, 2026 12:42 PM (gNYWw)
This kind of talk is silly. Abbot was about +11 in 2022 and was between -8 to -10 in 2026 depending on how the final totals come out. TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time. Look, I'm happy to bag on foreigners all day; but Pajeet did not take the GOP's cheese.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (HFrEr)
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (MWfyi)
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You wanted cheaper gas, you’ll get mandatory drag shows and butt sex.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (/CA5y)
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He's gonna be tickled pink when the dems fuck up the economy. He's thinks it's bad now. LOL.
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And because Trump is president, he will get the blame and they'll go into 2028 even stronger. That's how stupid people are. I vowed to myself, after the Gay Dog Eater was reelected in '12 that I would never again have faith in the American people to have intelligence enough to see what's at stake.
I have no idea how to regroup from a disaster like yesterday. I really don't. Conservates have so much against them. The media, higher and lower education, the courts, the entertainment industry, the deep staters who are still there, Soros and his endless stream of money to influence every corner of our lives, and worst of all, most of our own stinking GOP elected officials. It's a wonder we win anything at all.
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And because Trump is president, he will get the blame and they'll go into 2028 even stronger. That's how stupid people are. I vowed to myself, after the Gay Dog Eater was reelected in '12 that I would never again have faith in the American people to have intelligence enough to see what's at stake.
I have no idea how to regroup from a disaster like yesterday. I really don't. Conservates have so much against them. The media, higher and lower education, the courts, the entertainment industry, the deep staters who are still there, Soros and his endless stream of money to influence every corner of our lives, and worst of all, most of our own stinking GOP elected officials. It's a wonder we win anything at all.
Posted by: Lady in Black at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (qBdHI)
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I feel oddly indifferent about the outcome. I can't decide if it is because I live in Florida or if I'm numb to insane people being elected by retarded people.
I'm normally tore up about shit like this. I did vote and always will. I do hope this is a case of dumbasses getting what they wanted, and I hope they get it good and hard without lube.
I'm normally tore up about shit like this. I did vote and always will. I do hope this is a case of dumbasses getting what they wanted, and I hope they get it good and hard without lube.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (iOpI2)
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (Fv808)
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I get it...most people are economic illiterates. Prices that were massively inflated under the Biden maladministration are not going to magically get lower (except for specific items). The best we can do is keep inflation low. On which point Trump has done a fairly good job. Temporarily inflated gas prices don't really mean much, but apparently enough to sink the R's because people are idiots.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (nJ/vH)
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Vivek's necessary defeat is the only part of this I take any pleasure in.
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yeah, he was a bad idea
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yeah, he was a bad idea
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (AKptf)
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>>Dare I ask what the Narrative is? Not the GOPe narrative, the trolls are giving us that.
Democrats love nothing more than spending money. The market isn't left or right, it's green.
Democrats love nothing more than spending money. The market isn't left or right, it's green.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (viF8m)
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310 🚨JUST IN🚨
Congressman Steve Scalise will run for House Minority Leader, according to Fox News.
Congressman Jim Jordan has also tossed his hat in the race. Speaker Mike Johnson is bowing out.
Johnson achieved his goals, as did Thune. Make a do nothing congress. Shiv Trump. Hopefully they both flee in shame at having done nothing useful.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Toos7)
Johnson got the stuff passed with a 1 vote majority for half his term...he did his part to help, but the Senate didn't...
Congressman Steve Scalise will run for House Minority Leader, according to Fox News.
Congressman Jim Jordan has also tossed his hat in the race. Speaker Mike Johnson is bowing out.
Johnson achieved his goals, as did Thune. Make a do nothing congress. Shiv Trump. Hopefully they both flee in shame at having done nothing useful.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Toos7)
Johnson got the stuff passed with a 1 vote majority for half his term...he did his part to help, but the Senate didn't...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:47 PM (Gb7+b)
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This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Posted by: runner
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Worst in my book was 2012. This doesn't feel as bad.
This is not 2008....that was worse in my book. Yes we have challenges, but we have 2 years to deal with them.
Posted by: runner
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Worst in my book was 2012. This doesn't feel as bad.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (mmrXZ)
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What does Frisco, TX look like these days?
Remember the bar scene in Star Wars? That's what it's like.
Remember the bar scene in Star Wars? That's what it's like.
Posted by: Angzarr the Cromulent at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (nJ/vH)
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25 years of Texas governors saying "come to Texas, the waters just fine!!" has brought liberals from all over the country world. The demographics have changed.
Posted by: Frank Barone
Fixed it for you.
Posted by: Frank Barone
Fixed it for you.
Posted by: Biden...and East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC City) at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (t19vo)
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They didn’t even try here in TX. It’ll never happen. Let’s ban hemp and porn because everyone is super duper concerned about shitty fake weed and naked people.
Property tax, gas and groceries. Just lie and say you half ass give a shit.
I’ll have a hangover again tomorrow.
Property tax, gas and groceries. Just lie and say you half ass give a shit.
I’ll have a hangover again tomorrow.
Posted by: Billythesquid at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (Xdx1K)
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Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Gb7+b)
That's not how voters vote. And the GOP sans Trump has been a useless pile of dogshit.
I don't see anyone "not attached" to Trump who has a shadow of a chance.
Mostly they're not attached because they bet against him ever coming back from 2020.
Basically this would be the McCain Move. They're going to attach the person to Trump if it works regardless.
That's not how voters vote. And the GOP sans Trump has been a useless pile of dogshit.
I don't see anyone "not attached" to Trump who has a shadow of a chance.
Mostly they're not attached because they bet against him ever coming back from 2020.
Basically this would be the McCain Move. They're going to attach the person to Trump if it works regardless.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (i+GzW)
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Okay, then why?
Because everything I've seen locally (and I'm in a deep red rural area) and online has been a LOT of bitching about gas prices and the new war. It doesn't matter that the reality is that's not a REAL war, or that the gas prices have way more to do with the Ukraine war than Iran.
What matters is what the electorate thinks.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (AZDyS)
Republican turnout was consistent with 2022(and 201. Which unfortunately is consistent with TrumpOnly voters not showing up.
It's the Democrat side of turnout that bears more examining, and the Democrat platform isn't exactly secret. They win with free shit, every other part of their platform people are ambivalent or hostile to.
Because everything I've seen locally (and I'm in a deep red rural area) and online has been a LOT of bitching about gas prices and the new war. It doesn't matter that the reality is that's not a REAL war, or that the gas prices have way more to do with the Ukraine war than Iran.
What matters is what the electorate thinks.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (AZDyS)
Republican turnout was consistent with 2022(and 201
. Which unfortunately is consistent with TrumpOnly voters not showing up.
It's the Democrat side of turnout that bears more examining, and the Democrat platform isn't exactly secret. They win with free shit, every other part of their platform people are ambivalent or hostile to.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (okun6)
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Iowa governor going Dem will hurt. Grassley is older than dirt and won't last a lot longer. The Dem governor will chose a successor until next or special election
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (8VNAp)
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"The DOW being up has got to be manipulation."
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump has resumed posting. Check out the latest.
truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump has resumed posting. Check out the latest.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (Jr5Lq)
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" I feel oddly indifferent about the outcome. I can't decide if it is because I live in Florida or if I'm numb to insane people being elected by retarded people."
Me too. My expectations were so low it makes little difference to me.
Me too. My expectations were so low it makes little difference to me.
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (MWfyi)
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Go Google Search the History of Texas Senators and Governors.
You will find roughly 3-4x as many Democrats as Republicans throughout the history of the State.
Texas was a myth.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (/izzV)
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I'm well aware, but that's a bit like talking about any other southern state in that regard. All of 'em used to have a bunch of racist ass democrats.
In the modern era, not so much.
You will find roughly 3-4x as many Democrats as Republicans throughout the history of the State.
Texas was a myth.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 12:44 PM (/izzV)
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I'm well aware, but that's a bit like talking about any other southern state in that regard. All of 'em used to have a bunch of racist ass democrats.
In the modern era, not so much.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (oqH4h)
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Last night was a total repudiation of the last two years, and the GOP brand generally, coupled with an aggressive, animated democrat socialist movement with a bloodlust we haven't seen since the civil war.
Uncharacteristically, I was more hopeful last night.
The one place I knew would be bad was Cali and their redistricting efforts, it looks like at a bare minimum, the GOP congressional delegation will be halved, down to 4 reps, and if the counting continues to go the way it's going, they may be completely wiped out in California.
At this point the GOP should close up any offices they have there.
I did my bit in NJ but booker and the donk twat whore who represents my district won.
Uncharacteristically, I was more hopeful last night.
The one place I knew would be bad was Cali and their redistricting efforts, it looks like at a bare minimum, the GOP congressional delegation will be halved, down to 4 reps, and if the counting continues to go the way it's going, they may be completely wiped out in California.
At this point the GOP should close up any offices they have there.
I did my bit in NJ but booker and the donk twat whore who represents my district won.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (XV/Pl)
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I think Trump got elected in 2024 (and likely 2016) by joining non-ideological folks to the republican base with the hope of a better economy. In the first term he achieved some success with lower gas prices. In the second term he betrayed that economy focused part of his coalition when he foolishly joined Israel in the attack on Iran and sent the cost of gas higher than what Mr. Biden and his cronies had done.
They stayed home because why participate if the politicians don't deliver what they ran on and what you were hoping for?
They stayed home because why participate if the politicians don't deliver what they ran on and what you were hoping for?
Posted by: goatlover at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (vXYrX)
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Vivek Ramaswamy good ridance, NOBODY liked him, when he did an interview without shoes and in His bare feet I knew he was done.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (ubCxQ)
Dude was a med device pump and dump guy who rose politically because hecwas good at saying the things people wanted to hear.
When he spoke from his own outlook, he was electoral poison. No big loss here.
Posted by: Patrick From Ohio at November 04, 2026 12:38 PM (ubCxQ)
Dude was a med device pump and dump guy who rose politically because hecwas good at saying the things people wanted to hear.
When he spoke from his own outlook, he was electoral poison. No big loss here.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (nRF2z)
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I ordered about 1500 rounds this morning. I feel better now.
Posted by: fd
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Hey fd. Yes, that does tend to bring a sense of well being for some reason. I've been trying to not spend too much time online but the election drew me in. Hope things are well down there.
Posted by: fd
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Hey fd. Yes, that does tend to bring a sense of well being for some reason. I've been trying to not spend too much time online but the election drew me in. Hope things are well down there.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (QbkqR)
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"Marco is too attached to Trump 2.0 - he now can't win a general after last night." Lol.
Youngkin? Yep, he's gonna pull in WI and MI and PA.
There are two years before the next prez. Trump's final taste among the LIVs is far from determined.
Youngkin? Yep, he's gonna pull in WI and MI and PA.
There are two years before the next prez. Trump's final taste among the LIVs is far from determined.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (U/Byj)
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well texans Im sure glad you taught ken paxton a lesson in how icky he was and elected a child abuser and satanist in his place as well as cunt for governor
Good job!
Good job!
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (fapp/)
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If a dead homosexual senator's sister can't win, who can?
Posted by: I gotta ask at November 04, 2026 12:49 PM (RDhJX)
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Much like what happened with Rhodesia.
Good analogy.
You already have Mamdani encouraging New York dock workers to stop handling Israeli goods - this is only going to spread.
Good analogy.
You already have Mamdani encouraging New York dock workers to stop handling Israeli goods - this is only going to spread.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (aD4fx)
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...I am at a loss for words to describe the stupidity of such people.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (Bkn5k)
Look up Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theory of stupidity. Paraphrasing the AI summary, Bonhoeffer argues that stupidity is a moral and sociological failure created by power and groupthink, making it more dangerous than outright evil because it renders people impervious to reason.
As a sidenote, Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis for his role in the assassination attempt on Hitler. Bonhoeffer joined the Abwehr and acted as a double-agent, passing along intelligence to the resistance network.
Posted by: Chairborne!...Desk From Above! at November 04, 2026 12:31 PM (Bkn5k)
Look up Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s theory of stupidity. Paraphrasing the AI summary, Bonhoeffer argues that stupidity is a moral and sociological failure created by power and groupthink, making it more dangerous than outright evil because it renders people impervious to reason.
As a sidenote, Bonhoeffer was executed by the Nazis for his role in the assassination attempt on Hitler. Bonhoeffer joined the Abwehr and acted as a double-agent, passing along intelligence to the resistance network.
Posted by: troyriser at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (v1M8F)
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331 They didn’t even try here in TX. It’ll never happen. Let’s ban hemp and porn because everyone is super duper concerned about shitty fake weed and naked people.
Property tax, gas and groceries. Just lie and say you half ass give a shit.
I’ll have a hangover again tomorrow.
Posted by: Billythesquid at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (Xdx1K)
And this is why DeSantis comes up more popular - both Abbott, Trump, and DeSantis had all the levers of power to get stuff passed - only DeSantis DID it for his voters...
Property tax, gas and groceries. Just lie and say you half ass give a shit.
I’ll have a hangover again tomorrow.
Posted by: Billythesquid at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (Xdx1K)
And this is why DeSantis comes up more popular - both Abbott, Trump, and DeSantis had all the levers of power to get stuff passed - only DeSantis DID it for his voters...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (Gb7+b)
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" Hope things are well down there.
Posted by: Moron Robbie"
Things are fine. I hope the same with you.
Posted by: Moron Robbie"
Things are fine. I hope the same with you.
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (MWfyi)
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absolutely no to Jim Jordan or Steve Scalise
How Scalise can think he should lead after this wipeout is insane. These people are delusional and out of touch. Jordan is an unimpressive blowhard like Gowdy
How Scalise can think he should lead after this wipeout is insane. These people are delusional and out of touch. Jordan is an unimpressive blowhard like Gowdy
Posted by: Commodore at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (hcFTx)
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Omar re-elected.... /facepalm
Posted by: Romeo13
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Of course you knew that? Like 90+ percent? The investigation into her crimes was a vote-getter for her. I really wish DOJ would get on that case pronto.
Omar re-elected.... /facepalm
Posted by: Romeo13
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Of course you knew that? Like 90+ percent? The investigation into her crimes was a vote-getter for her. I really wish DOJ would get on that case pronto.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (mmrXZ)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (eRlcH)
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We are South Africa now.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (enNUy)
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In 2024, I think very few of us understood that we were voting for tariffs. Leaving aside their merits or demerits for the moment, they are extremely unpopular. That's on Trump.
Obviously the war is very unpopular, even though many of us have convinced ourselves that it is necessary. That's on Trump.
And, more vaguely, there is a widespread sense that the wheels are coming off. That's not at all entirely on Trump, but you can see how he would get blamed for it.
Outside of South Carolina, I don't think candidate selection made a difference.
In North Carolina, Whately ran a really terrible campaign, but would have lost even if he had run a good one.
Obviously the war is very unpopular, even though many of us have convinced ourselves that it is necessary. That's on Trump.
And, more vaguely, there is a widespread sense that the wheels are coming off. That's not at all entirely on Trump, but you can see how he would get blamed for it.
Outside of South Carolina, I don't think candidate selection made a difference.
In North Carolina, Whately ran a really terrible campaign, but would have lost even if he had run a good one.
Posted by: Henry O. at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (Wnkzy)
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For those who voted Dem for cheaper gas and groceries, you will get neither.
Posted by: Halfhand at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (CZuvr)
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What matters is what the electorate thinks.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (AZDyS)
Joking aside, the electorate does not think.
They feel. That includes when they elected Trump 3 times.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (AZDyS)
Joking aside, the electorate does not think.
They feel. That includes when they elected Trump 3 times.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (i+GzW)
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Most Republican senators will back Trump. Why? Because they're smart enough(I know) to realize they'd be next.
Murk, Curtis who knows
Murk, Curtis who knows
Posted by: Smell the Glove at November 04, 2026 12:51 PM (8VNAp)
Posted by: Or so I heard at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (RDhJX)
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332 Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:45 PM (Gb7+b)
That's not how voters vote. And the GOP sans Trump has been a useless pile of dogshit.
I don't see anyone "not attached" to Trump who has a shadow of a chance.
Mostly they're not attached because they bet against him ever coming back from 2020.
Basically this would be the McCain Move. They're going to attach the person to Trump if it works regardless.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (i+GzW)
Oh, yes, what voters FEEL will be long term. Feelings are the only thing that tend to be. And folks feel Trump's admin has not worked for them, and that will taint all the folks...
That's not how voters vote. And the GOP sans Trump has been a useless pile of dogshit.
I don't see anyone "not attached" to Trump who has a shadow of a chance.
Mostly they're not attached because they bet against him ever coming back from 2020.
Basically this would be the McCain Move. They're going to attach the person to Trump if it works regardless.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (i+GzW)
Oh, yes, what voters FEEL will be long term. Feelings are the only thing that tend to be. And folks feel Trump's admin has not worked for them, and that will taint all the folks...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (Gb7+b)
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The victory riots will be fabulous!
Posted by: Max Power at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (SwyyQ)
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If a dead homosexual senator's sister can't win, who can?
Making her the Republican candidate was insane.
Making her the Republican candidate was insane.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (aD4fx)
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TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time.
_-_
It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
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It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (RebKl)
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Abbot was about +11 in 2022 and was between -8 to -10 in 2026 depending on how the final totals come out. TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time. Look, I'm happy to bag on foreigners all day; but Pajeet did not take the GOP's cheese.
Yeah, Texas was cheated. You don't flip *that* much in 4 years on any kind of natural demographics.
Yeah, Texas was cheated. You don't flip *that* much in 4 years on any kind of natural demographics.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (2ocoG)
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Idaho spudboy, you live in a different world! Your state voted on an official state gun last night.
How do you feel about the Winchester Model 1873 being your new state gun?
New calls for the Greater Idaho movement? I bet all eastern counties in WA and OR want to flee there.
How do you feel about the Winchester Model 1873 being your new state gun?
New calls for the Greater Idaho movement? I bet all eastern counties in WA and OR want to flee there.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (Toos7)
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"For those who voted Dem for cheaper gas and groceries, you will get neither."
WTI crude is down about 10% this week (for whatever reasons.) If gas doesn't get cheaper, I'd be surprised.
WTI crude is down about 10% this week (for whatever reasons.) If gas doesn't get cheaper, I'd be surprised.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Well, in the last eight years (from Trump's first term to the present) nearly 1,000,000 Californians have moved to Texas. It would seem they brought their politics with them. And, that's just one blue state migration.
Posted by: Orson at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)
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https://accordingtohoyt.com/2026/11/04/ the-machine/#comments
Did they smooth out the fraud? probably.
Did they smooth out the fraud? probably.
Posted by: FeatherBlade at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (vJrRc)
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311 Yeah I can only imagine the thoughts on the intel side about briefing the likes of the MI Muslim Midget
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (4WM7K)
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Next up, I think, is that some emboldened Democratic governors start directly challenging Federal authority - arresting ICE agents and the like.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (aD4fx)
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Should be a lot of good ammo deals for Black Friday. I’m already seeing things advertised for cheap.
Gotta clear out inventory or pay the tax.
Gotta clear out inventory or pay the tax.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (/CA5y)
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California’s Proposition 40 (wealth tax) did not pass in the 2026 election, with statewide results showing roughly 44% voting Yes and 55% voting No, according to AP and KQED tallies.
Statewide Outcome
Yes: 44.4% (3,411,323 votes)
No: 55.5% (4,268,499 votes)
Votes counted: ~59.55% at last update (Nov. 4, 2026, 4:22 AM PT)
Statewide Outcome
Yes: 44.4% (3,411,323 votes)
No: 55.5% (4,268,499 votes)
Votes counted: ~59.55% at last update (Nov. 4, 2026, 4:22 AM PT)
Posted by: SMOD at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (RHGPo)
Posted by: Don in SoCo at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (RebKl)
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The stock market seems happy. Whether it's dropping oil prices, the end of the war, or the Democrats taking over the legislature, the market is doing fine.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (2ap+5)
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Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (Jr5Lq)
Oh no do I really want to
Seriously I haven't gone out of my way to see what any politician has said including Trump in like 6 years.
Oh no do I really want to
Seriously I haven't gone out of my way to see what any politician has said including Trump in like 6 years.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (i+GzW)
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Since 2020, NC population has increased by 1 million
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (enNUy)
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Well, in the last eight years (from Trump's first term to the present) nearly 1,000,000 Californians have moved to Texas. It would seem they brought their politics with them. And, that's just one blue state migration.
Posted by: Orson at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)
How many New Yorkers, New Jerseyans and Illinoisans moved to Florida? There must have been other factors.
Posted by: Orson at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (dIske)
How many New Yorkers, New Jerseyans and Illinoisans moved to Florida? There must have been other factors.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (AKptf)
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Every one of those freaks you refer to has a personal reason to vote D irrespective of the economy. The personal is the political. Voting against those freaks you refer to is really not going to motivate people to turn out; someone else will do it for them and I'm too busy yadda yadda.... So when you have a lot of people sitting on their hands for, reasons, or rather simply "I'm lazier than a freaky stoner I deride for living in mom's basement to go vote for my future", this is what you get.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (Fv808)
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367 311 Yeah I can only imagine the thoughts on the intel side about briefing the likes of the MI Muslim Midget
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (4WM7K)
_________________________
Oh, the Dems are going to poke us in the eye on that item. He will be promptly moved to be a member of the House Intelligence Committee just for spite.
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM (4WM7K)
_________________________
Oh, the Dems are going to poke us in the eye on that item. He will be promptly moved to be a member of the House Intelligence Committee just for spite.
Posted by: Orson at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (dIske)
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372 The stock market seems happy. Whether it's dropping oil prices, the end of the war, or the Democrats taking over the legislature, the market is doing fine.
it's gridlock
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
it's gridlock
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (qBivk)
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367 311 Yeah I can only imagine the thoughts on the intel side about briefing the likes of the MI Muslim Midget
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM
Hahaha hahaha!
. Can he even get a Security clearance ?
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 12:53 PM
Hahaha hahaha!
Posted by: The Deep State at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (RDhJX)
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It's the Democrat side of turnout that bears more examining, and the Democrat platform isn't exactly secret. They win with free shit, every other part of their platform people are ambivalent or hostile to.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (okun6)
And the 600 lbs Gorilla in the room... can we even trust the numbers?
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (okun6)
And the 600 lbs Gorilla in the room... can we even trust the numbers?
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (mP0Kj)
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Gas is expensive and disconnected from crude because of refinery bottlenecks necks. 5-6 refineries shutdown during Covid and ESG. nobody built new ones
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (/CA5y)
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303 I think that it is time to acknowledge that 9/11 and 10/7 were great victories for Islam.
Bin Laden and Sinwar knew what they were doing.
...
Posted by: The ARC of History!
So did Bill Clinton. Had he done back in Mogadishu in '92 what Ethiopia accomplished in a single week, there factually would have been no OBL, no 9/11, no Endless Wars,... indeed no Epstein Class.
Had Bill Clinton been CAPABLE of tearing his eyes away from the superbowl for 30seconds to give the kill shot authorization on OBL... ibid.
Remember who did this:
We can`t be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans -- Bill Clinton'93
"it would be wrong to cut off contact with the terror group just because they may have killed people "in a way that we hate." -- Bill Clinton'06
"I tried to represent a better America when I was president. But now I don't have to..." -- Bill Clinton'06
I remember Judas; that was Bill Clinton.
LIB's are the IRL/pRESIDENT EVIL of our day.
https://tinyurl.com/EvilsAdvantageOverConscience
...that the more brazen and relentless one’s acts of brutality, the more likely it is that one will be allowed a second chance, and give forgiveness a bad name
Bin Laden and Sinwar knew what they were doing.
...
Posted by: The ARC of History!
So did Bill Clinton. Had he done back in Mogadishu in '92 what Ethiopia accomplished in a single week, there factually would have been no OBL, no 9/11, no Endless Wars,... indeed no Epstein Class.
Had Bill Clinton been CAPABLE of tearing his eyes away from the superbowl for 30seconds to give the kill shot authorization on OBL... ibid.
Remember who did this:
We can`t be so fixated on our desire to preserve the rights of ordinary Americans -- Bill Clinton'93
"it would be wrong to cut off contact with the terror group just because they may have killed people "in a way that we hate." -- Bill Clinton'06
"I tried to represent a better America when I was president. But now I don't have to..." -- Bill Clinton'06
I remember Judas; that was Bill Clinton.
LIB's are the IRL/pRESIDENT EVIL of our day.
https://tinyurl.com/EvilsAdvantageOverConscience
...that the more brazen and relentless one’s acts of brutality, the more likely it is that one will be allowed a second chance, and give forgiveness a bad name
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (gS90z)
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@374
>>Since 2020, NC population has increased by 1 million
A lot of people moved out of blue sh*tholes during the Plandemic, and it seems they brought their voting habits with them.
>>Since 2020, NC population has increased by 1 million
A lot of people moved out of blue sh*tholes during the Plandemic, and it seems they brought their voting habits with them.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (XV/Pl)
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360 If a dead homosexual senator's sister can't win, who can?
Making her the Republican candidate was insane.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
I guess the consolation would be, seeing how the night went, ANY Republican would have lost, so at least we didn't tarnish a quality candidate.
Making her the Republican candidate was insane.
Posted by: The ARC of History!
I guess the consolation would be, seeing how the night went, ANY Republican would have lost, so at least we didn't tarnish a quality candidate.
Posted by: Admiral Ackbar at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (t19vo)
385
Ds had something solid to run on, unlike 2024. And they got their people out.
Posted by: runner at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (AKptf)
386
It's going to be ok, Ace and all. Do not fear anything. The Dims will overreach as they always do.
I had a nap after dinner, due to horrible sleep for over a month due to illnesses in our family, the hospitalization of our elderly mother, etc. I woke to read the horrible news.
No panic as Obungo's reign of terror was worse on my soul. I was disgusted and disappointed, but felt no fear or anger.
Spoke to my wise and wonderful husband. Realized that midterms are made of this. Then slept like a baby.
Have faith. I don't say those two words lightly or pompously, as I simply find God when it gets bad and I fear nothing on this earth.
Darkness strengthens faith every single time. I fear nothing that I cannot control. I was made this way from ancestors, a Marine father, and faith all of my life.
The only fear I have, that I can't control, is what is ahead for our children and grandchildren. I pray for them when I pray for our country. I then realize that our ancestors have been through far worse.
Similar to packed churches after 9/11/01...I pray those of you who don't feel God's peace to find this through prayer. He is always there for you.
For once I am not being sarcastic.
I had a nap after dinner, due to horrible sleep for over a month due to illnesses in our family, the hospitalization of our elderly mother, etc. I woke to read the horrible news.
No panic as Obungo's reign of terror was worse on my soul. I was disgusted and disappointed, but felt no fear or anger.
Spoke to my wise and wonderful husband. Realized that midterms are made of this. Then slept like a baby.
Have faith. I don't say those two words lightly or pompously, as I simply find God when it gets bad and I fear nothing on this earth.
Darkness strengthens faith every single time. I fear nothing that I cannot control. I was made this way from ancestors, a Marine father, and faith all of my life.
The only fear I have, that I can't control, is what is ahead for our children and grandchildren. I pray for them when I pray for our country. I then realize that our ancestors have been through far worse.
Similar to packed churches after 9/11/01...I pray those of you who don't feel God's peace to find this through prayer. He is always there for you.
For once I am not being sarcastic.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (hzuYO)
387
Yeah, Texas was cheated. You don't flip *that* much in 4 years on any kind of natural demographics.
no question
also a lot of hinky shit in MI
no question
also a lot of hinky shit in MI
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (qBivk)
388
sans the oil prices which was completely fucking rigged, the stock market soars on certainty which Trump wasnt giving them due to his constant flip flops on Iran
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (fapp/)
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Where I was at the republicans were running on nothing. Literally nothing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (DbmIv)
In the U.S.?
That checks out.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (DbmIv)
In the U.S.?
That checks out.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (nRF2z)
390
And the 600 lbs Gorilla in the room... can we even trust the numbers?
Posted by: Romeo13
Wot U mean WE Paleface?
Posted by: Romeo13
Wot U mean WE Paleface?
Posted by: MANFRED the Heat Seeking OBOE at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (gS90z)
391
I don't think you can underestimate the turn-off factor of Trump constantly running his mouth.
He's rude and brash, that might work with the audience that wants to 'own the Libs' but his failure to communicate beyond that makes him look unreasonable and unhinged instead of the Dems.
His propensity to act on impulse is also very damaging. The Iran war was the right thing to do. The West cannot afford a nuclear armed terrorist state.
Has he ever made an effort to articulate that to America?
More than that though, his prosecution of the war was insane. One day he was attacking then he stops, says 'we're going to get a deal' then he's back to making ridiculous threats and it becomes a cycle where he completely undermines the ability to win the war.
He does the same thing where he is treating allies worse than enemies, to absolutely no gain.
I think people are fed up with what has increasingly become a circus act that they don't think looks like it's making progress on it's promises.
He's rude and brash, that might work with the audience that wants to 'own the Libs' but his failure to communicate beyond that makes him look unreasonable and unhinged instead of the Dems.
His propensity to act on impulse is also very damaging. The Iran war was the right thing to do. The West cannot afford a nuclear armed terrorist state.
Has he ever made an effort to articulate that to America?
More than that though, his prosecution of the war was insane. One day he was attacking then he stops, says 'we're going to get a deal' then he's back to making ridiculous threats and it becomes a cycle where he completely undermines the ability to win the war.
He does the same thing where he is treating allies worse than enemies, to absolutely no gain.
I think people are fed up with what has increasingly become a circus act that they don't think looks like it's making progress on it's promises.
Posted by: stv at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (D0TyK)
392
it's gridlock
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (qBivk)
It's not going to be gridlock, it's going to be a clownshow like you've rarely seen in your life including any actual trips to the circus.
I am imagining what's coming. They are definitely going to put a Trump and Co on trial. For things you can't even imagine yet.
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (qBivk)
It's not going to be gridlock, it's going to be a clownshow like you've rarely seen in your life including any actual trips to the circus.
I am imagining what's coming. They are definitely going to put a Trump and Co on trial. For things you can't even imagine yet.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (i+GzW)
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372 The stock market seems happy. Whether it's dropping oil prices, the end of the war, or the Democrats taking over the legislature, the market is doing fine.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (2ap+5)
Democrats are gonna print money like crazy cause they know they will be able to get away with Trump's War caused this. I'm banking on the debt hitting 50 trill before he's term is up.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (2ap+5)
Democrats are gonna print money like crazy cause they know they will be able to get away with Trump's War caused this. I'm banking on the debt hitting 50 trill before he's term is up.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (lLeLE)
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Was it the last thread where I talked about Wajahat Ali's "the fire will rise"? (I have the feeling I'll be repeating myself a lot for a few days)
Anyways, a few Dem voters might look on wide-eyed and conclude this is not what they voted for.
Was it the last thread where I talked about Wajahat Ali's "the fire will rise"? (I have the feeling I'll be repeating myself a lot for a few days)
Anyways, a few Dem voters might look on wide-eyed and conclude this is not what they voted for.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (mmrXZ)
395
New calls for the Greater Idaho movement? I bet all eastern counties in WA and OR want to flee there.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (Toos7)
Yes to this. We also beat the horrific Prop1 baby murder issue, but 56% does not seem a large enough margin. wide and I spend a lot of time in those parts of the states, and folks there are not your Portland lefties.
Posted by: LizLem at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (Toos7)
Yes to this. We also beat the horrific Prop1 baby murder issue, but 56% does not seem a large enough margin. wide and I spend a lot of time in those parts of the states, and folks there are not your Portland lefties.
Posted by: Pug Mahon at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (PSEDc)
396
And this is why DeSantis comes up more popular - both Abbott, Trump, and DeSantis had all the levers of power to get stuff passed - only DeSantis DID it for his voters...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (Gb7+b)
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Yep. Constituent services wins the day a lot of the time. Lindsey Graham's gay ass spent decades the Senate mostly because he was downright famous for his office's constituent services folks. They busted their asses for South Carolinians who needed ANYTHING they could possibly influence.
DeSantis got things done legislatively and he also was out front dealing with natural disasters and proudly showcasing how his government was highly competent and able to help Floridians in need, and was able to respond to their needs quickly. It. Matters.
I liken it to HEB here in Texas. Sure it's a great grocery store, but when a storm hits the coast the first things Texans see is their tractor-trailers rolling in to provide aid to those affected and it builds a ton of goodwill.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 12:50 PM (Gb7+b)
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Yep. Constituent services wins the day a lot of the time. Lindsey Graham's gay ass spent decades the Senate mostly because he was downright famous for his office's constituent services folks. They busted their asses for South Carolinians who needed ANYTHING they could possibly influence.
DeSantis got things done legislatively and he also was out front dealing with natural disasters and proudly showcasing how his government was highly competent and able to help Floridians in need, and was able to respond to their needs quickly. It. Matters.
I liken it to HEB here in Texas. Sure it's a great grocery store, but when a storm hits the coast the first things Texans see is their tractor-trailers rolling in to provide aid to those affected and it builds a ton of goodwill.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (oqH4h)
397
Republican turnout was consistent with 2022(and 201. Which unfortunately is consistent with TrumpOnly voters not showing up.
It's the Democrat side of turnout that bears more examining, and the Democrat platform isn't exactly secret. They win with free shit, every other part of their platform people are ambivalent or hostile to.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (okun6)
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Yeah, there was something like 2 million missing votes in TX compared to '24. Repubs didn't show, as they're prone to do in midterms, and the Donks were energized, and well-funded.
I just don't see who can pull in the OnlyTrump vote.
Something still doesn't seem right about TX though. That's too massive a flip in too short a time to be explained by demographics or poor campaigns.
It's the Democrat side of turnout that bears more examining, and the Democrat platform isn't exactly secret. They win with free shit, every other part of their platform people are ambivalent or hostile to.
Posted by: Red Turban Someguy at November 04, 2026 12:48 PM (okun6)
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Yeah, there was something like 2 million missing votes in TX compared to '24. Repubs didn't show, as they're prone to do in midterms, and the Donks were energized, and well-funded.
I just don't see who can pull in the OnlyTrump vote.
Something still doesn't seem right about TX though. That's too massive a flip in too short a time to be explained by demographics or poor campaigns.
Posted by: McLurkerson at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (AZDyS)
398
385 Where I was at the republicans were running on nothing. Literally nothing.
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (DbmIv)
this, I am in Kansas and Roger Marshall had zero ads touting success on the border or drop in crime
Posted by: MAGA_Ken at November 04, 2026 12:56 PM (DbmIv)
this, I am in Kansas and Roger Marshall had zero ads touting success on the border or drop in crime
Posted by: Commodore at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (hcFTx)
399
Trump "had all the levers of power"? Except for the Senate, which though in the hands of "his" party could barely confirm standard appointments, and otherwise blocked almost everything. And the lawless judiciary, which has fully disassembled the constitutional order and usurped not just legislative authority (a very long-standing disaster) but now executive authority as well.
Yeah, I guess except for those trifles, Trump has all the levers of power.
Yeah, I guess except for those trifles, Trump has all the levers of power.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (U/Byj)
400
392 it's gridlock
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (qBivk)
Poor guy hasn't seen the numbers yet has he, this is the strongest hold on Congress Democrats had in a very long time... Stronger position than when they jammed the ACA down our throats.
which I have to admit, I like a lot.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:55 PM (qBivk)
Poor guy hasn't seen the numbers yet has he, this is the strongest hold on Congress Democrats had in a very long time... Stronger position than when they jammed the ACA down our throats.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (lLeLE)
401
"WTI crude is down about 10% this week (for whatever reasons.) If gas doesn't get cheaper, I'd be surprised.
Posted by: gp"
Unfortunately, if Trump manages to end this Iran shit and encourage more production to get gas down around $2/gal he will not get any credit. MSM will harp on about how prices dropped after the midterm win by Dems and the LIV's will buy it.
Posted by: gp"
Unfortunately, if Trump manages to end this Iran shit and encourage more production to get gas down around $2/gal he will not get any credit. MSM will harp on about how prices dropped after the midterm win by Dems and the LIV's will buy it.
Posted by: Ripley at November 04, 2026 12:58 PM (GUOwU)
402
I wonder what effect Trump's impeachment and imprisonment would have on the markets.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (2ap+5)
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (Jr5Lq)
404
390 And the 600 lbs Gorilla in the room... can we even trust the numbers?
Posted by: Romeo13
They did everything they wanted to secure the vote....
Posted by: Romeo13
They did everything they wanted to secure the vote....
Posted by: Stateless - Ralphy 106.5 years old - puppy at heart at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (Sco7b)
405
New calls for the Greater Idaho movement? I bet all eastern counties in WA and OR want to flee there.
Posted by: LizLem
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It's funny, I was thinking Two Californias might come back strong because of the way things are polarizing.
New calls for the Greater Idaho movement? I bet all eastern counties in WA and OR want to flee there.
Posted by: LizLem
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It's funny, I was thinking Two Californias might come back strong because of the way things are polarizing.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (mmrXZ)
406
372 The stock market seems happy. Whether it's dropping oil prices, the end of the war, or the Democrats taking over the legislature, the market is doing fine.
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (2ap+5)
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The end of the war? Do you mean in January or has it ended and I didn't know?
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (2ap+5)
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The end of the war? Do you mean in January or has it ended and I didn't know?
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (iOpI2)
407
Anyways, a few Dem voters might look on wide-eyed and conclude this is not what they voted for.
Already happening. I'm seeing X posts by female AWFLs replying to elected Democrats promising to torture and kill Elon with "wait, I voted for you to get cheaper groceries!"
Already happening. I'm seeing X posts by female AWFLs replying to elected Democrats promising to torture and kill Elon with "wait, I voted for you to get cheaper groceries!"
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)
408
It's not going to be gridlock, it's going to be a clownshow like you've rarely seen in your life including any actual trips to the circus.
I am imagining what's coming. They are definitely going to put a Trump and Co on trial. For things you can't even imagine yet.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (i+GzW)
I foresee pardons for everyone on Jan 19, 2027 for all actions taken from Jan 20, 2025 to then. And he'll say look at Biden.
I am imagining what's coming. They are definitely going to put a Trump and Co on trial. For things you can't even imagine yet.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (i+GzW)
I foresee pardons for everyone on Jan 19, 2027 for all actions taken from Jan 20, 2025 to then. And he'll say look at Biden.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (Gb7+b)
409
Maybe we should stop putting so much stock in people who lie for a living.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (RDhJX)
410
Anyways, a few Dem voters might look on wide-eyed and conclude this is not what they voted for.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Happens a lot on the final slide to communism. Does no good.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Happens a lot on the final slide to communism. Does no good.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (Fv808)
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Yeah, I guess except for those trifles, Trump has all the levers of power.
Posted by: rhomboid
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And that was only formal power. The establishments of education, news media, and entertainment? That's power.
Yeah, I guess except for those trifles, Trump has all the levers of power.
Posted by: rhomboid
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And that was only formal power. The establishments of education, news media, and entertainment? That's power.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (mmrXZ)
412
I don't think you can underestimate the turn-off factor of Trump constantly running his mouth.
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This was well tolerated for 10 years as long as Trump improved the economy
that got shot in the head with Iran and the deep state seeing the opportunity to inflate oil prices which in turned inflated.. uhhh... inflation
regardless, imma miss trump bigly when he's gone, we'll never see his like again
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This was well tolerated for 10 years as long as Trump improved the economy
that got shot in the head with Iran and the deep state seeing the opportunity to inflate oil prices which in turned inflated.. uhhh... inflation
regardless, imma miss trump bigly when he's gone, we'll never see his like again
Posted by: The Unvaxxed and Unmasked Ranger - FAP Certified at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (fapp/)
413
* bangs hammer into own face repeatedly *
How do you like that, Trump and Republican Party!
- R voters who sat out the election
How do you like that, Trump and Republican Party!
- R voters who sat out the election
Posted by: Chuck Martel at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (4zCQt)
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211 "We lost to this?"
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Posted by: rhomboid
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401 "WTI crude is down about 10% this week (for whatever reasons.) ...
Posted by: gp"
Understating it. Lost to some of the most outlandishly bad candidates in modern times, too. From a party that is an alien clownshow, with no agenda.
Posted by: rhomboid
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401 "WTI crude is down about 10% this week (for whatever reasons.) ...
Posted by: gp"
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (Cq/ve)
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361 TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time.
_-_
It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (RebKl)
But that's a very different kind of argument (one I'm perfectly open to): GOP policies suck and depress GOP turnout. We can fix that. The argument I'm disagreeing with (changed demographics) is fact-free blackpill doomerism (they outnumber us; kill yourselves while there's still time).
That said, the kind of lunkhead who stays home because the GOP isn't doing what it wants in terms on immigration - after 4 years of Biden - is special.
_-_
It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at November 04, 2026 12:52 PM (RebKl)
But that's a very different kind of argument (one I'm perfectly open to): GOP policies suck and depress GOP turnout. We can fix that. The argument I'm disagreeing with (changed demographics) is fact-free blackpill doomerism (they outnumber us; kill yourselves while there's still time).
That said, the kind of lunkhead who stays home because the GOP isn't doing what it wants in terms on immigration - after 4 years of Biden - is special.
Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (HFrEr)
416
"Maybe we should stop putting so much stock in people who lie for a living."
If you can find some, send up a flare.
If you can find some, send up a flare.
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (Jr5Lq)
417
Already happening. I'm seeing X posts by female AWFLs replying to elected Democrats promising to torture and kill Elon with "wait, I voted for you to get cheaper groceries!"
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)
Pretty sure thats people meme'ing but sadly it will soon be reality. Too bad the Dems play for keeps. They have Texas, the supposed "Republican Crown Jewel" and they will pull every nasty trick in the book to keep it.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 12:59 PM (2ocoG)
Pretty sure thats people meme'ing but sadly it will soon be reality. Too bad the Dems play for keeps. They have Texas, the supposed "Republican Crown Jewel" and they will pull every nasty trick in the book to keep it.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (lLeLE)
418
The Trump supporters I now, in ranching, farming, and in business, are producers making products others want.
What if they go Galt?
Where is the incentive for them to work hard?
What if they go Galt?
Where is the incentive for them to work hard?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (u82oZ)
419
It's funny, I was thinking Two Californias might come back strong because of the way things are polarizing.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Dem Congress ain't letting that happen, nor a Greater Idaho.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia
Dem Congress ain't letting that happen, nor a Greater Idaho.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (Fv808)
420
The end of the war? Do you mean in January or has it ended and I didn't know?
The war's over for all intents and purposes. Hormuz is running clear for over a month (which is why oil's coming down). The IRGC just hasn't surrendered yet.
The war's over for all intents and purposes. Hormuz is running clear for over a month (which is why oil's coming down). The IRGC just hasn't surrendered yet.
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (2ocoG)
421
also a lot of hinky shit in MI
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (qBivk)
My lone "prediction"! Although probably not much of one, considering, but I see big big BIG plans for The Terrorist.
Knew the second I saw him that he was being foisted on us for good. Same with Mamdani the second he came out of so-called nowhere.
I feel like they're gonna make him a "star". Like this generation's Pelosi. Historic First! Sounds silly I know. But I usually do.
Posted by: Black Orchid (j+aD2) at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (qBivk)
My lone "prediction"! Although probably not much of one, considering, but I see big big BIG plans for The Terrorist.
Knew the second I saw him that he was being foisted on us for good. Same with Mamdani the second he came out of so-called nowhere.
I feel like they're gonna make him a "star". Like this generation's Pelosi. Historic First! Sounds silly I know. But I usually do.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:02 PM (i+GzW)
422
TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time.
_-_
It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
Posted by: Don in SoCo
_
Whatever you do, don't look at the racial demographics of the voters. It turns out tribalism...
Well, nevermind.
_-_
It isn't just the numbers, though. That kind of thing dampens enthusiasm bigtime.
Posted by: Don in SoCo
_
Whatever you do, don't look at the racial demographics of the voters. It turns out tribalism...
Well, nevermind.
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 01:02 PM (QbkqR)
423
Blame the voters. Blame Trump. Blame anyone but the GOP for the GOP's litany of failures. It'll make them a better Party, I'm sure.
What happened last night sucks.
But what was the alternative?
They squeak out a less serious loss, and then revert to 2015 Uniparty status quo ante over the next 2 years anyway.
This really isn't that big of a deal. Vote for them, vote against them, don't vote at all, whatever.
The GOP is the GOP, and it never changes or gets better.
Metaphysically useless.
Blame the voters. Blame Trump. Blame anyone but the GOP for the GOP's litany of failures. It'll make them a better Party, I'm sure.
What happened last night sucks.
But what was the alternative?
They squeak out a less serious loss, and then revert to 2015 Uniparty status quo ante over the next 2 years anyway.
This really isn't that big of a deal. Vote for them, vote against them, don't vote at all, whatever.
The GOP is the GOP, and it never changes or gets better.
Metaphysically useless.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (BI5O2)
Posted by: wth at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (v0R5T)
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If there is any good news, it's the power struggle within the Dem party. The DSAs want to shove the Old Guard to the glue factory as quickly as possible. The Old Guard was fairly cunning and patient, the new generation are stupid and are Veruca Salts; wanting what they want and wanting it now. The trick is keeping America alive long enough for even the dimmest of bulbs in the electorate to figure it out.
But even newer members like AOC have their days numbered as there are hundreds of even more unhinged radicals laying in wait to unseat them.
But even newer members like AOC have their days numbered as there are hundreds of even more unhinged radicals laying in wait to unseat them.
Posted by: Stu Podaso at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (6rFOL)
426
Texas is overflowing with all of the above. ... REALLY?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM
Its cities seem to be.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Yes. Look at an election map. Dallas. Houston. The Valley. Rest of the state? Red.
https://tinyurl.com/yt6swfsz
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at November 04, 2026 12:35 PM
Its cities seem to be.
Posted by: RedMindBlueState
Yes. Look at an election map. Dallas. Houston. The Valley. Rest of the state? Red.
https://tinyurl.com/yt6swfsz
Posted by: rickb223 at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (7Ne0P)
427
Members of Congress/Senators are essentially given clearances as a courtesy, automatically. A practice from a different planet and country, obviously.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (U/Byj)
428
I meant to say 'If you can find some honest ones, send up a flare.'
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 01:03 PM (Jr5Lq)
429
Welp, I'm gonna do a little job-hunting for a while. Been taking care of an elderly relative and building a hobby app for nigh-on a year. Wish me luck.
Welp, I'm gonna do a little job-hunting for a while. Been taking care of an elderly relative and building a hobby app for nigh-on a year. Wish me luck.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (mmrXZ)
430
I foresee pardons for everyone on Jan 19, 2027 for all actions taken from Jan 20, 2025 to then. And he'll say look at Biden.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (Gb7+b)
And somehow Judge Boasberg will rule that UnConstitutional... because Orange Man Bad.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:00 PM (Gb7+b)
And somehow Judge Boasberg will rule that UnConstitutional... because Orange Man Bad.
Posted by: Romeo13 at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (mP0Kj)
431
Where is the incentive for them to work hard?
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (u82oZ)
To not see their life's work go tits up... and they'll keep doing what they did every time this shit has happened, ride out the storm.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:01 PM (u82oZ)
To not see their life's work go tits up... and they'll keep doing what they did every time this shit has happened, ride out the storm.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (lLeLE)
432
What if they go Galt?
Where is the incentive for them to work hard?
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Their property gets seized and made productive by the state (i.e., others). It's not complex geometry.
Where is the incentive for them to work hard?
Posted by: NaCly Dog
Their property gets seized and made productive by the state (i.e., others). It's not complex geometry.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (Fv808)
433
Seriously I haven't gone out of my way to see what any politician has said including Trump in like 6 years.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (i+GzW)
Only thing I want to hear from GOPe is the gurgling of ritual seppuku. Starting in the Senate.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 12:54 PM (i+GzW)
Only thing I want to hear from GOPe is the gurgling of ritual seppuku. Starting in the Senate.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (nRF2z)
434
There seem to be a lot of levers being pulled behind the scenes that we, the plebs, have no notion of.
Stock market doing well today??
Gas prices magically down??
Ridiculous wins by so horrendous candidates??
I'm not a hundred percent cynical, but I do believe there is a club, and we are not in it
Stock market doing well today??
Gas prices magically down??
Ridiculous wins by so horrendous candidates??
I'm not a hundred percent cynical, but I do believe there is a club, and we are not in it
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (iOpI2)
435
We got wiped out down ballot in a lot of states too.
Georgia is most worrisome. Governor on down, Dems won every statewide race. The state is solid blue today.
That’s was s gimme Republican state 10 years ago.
And no it’s not fraud. It’s a shift in demographics combined with a shift in the political mood of the country.
Georgia is most worrisome. Governor on down, Dems won every statewide race. The state is solid blue today.
That’s was s gimme Republican state 10 years ago.
And no it’s not fraud. It’s a shift in demographics combined with a shift in the political mood of the country.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (qRlGC)
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
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Anyways, a few Dem voters might look on wide-eyed and conclude this is not what they voted for.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (mmrXZ)
With the media, shill "influencers" and most of the traitor GOP running cover... probably not.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 12:57 PM (mmrXZ)
With the media, shill "influencers" and most of the traitor GOP running cover... probably not.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (i+GzW)
Posted by: gp at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (Jr5Lq)
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Dark Lixtiquatal
Well, we all know and marvel at the productivity of collectivized farms. The Soviet Union want a word with me.
Well, we all know and marvel at the productivity of collectivized farms. The Soviet Union want a word with me.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (u82oZ)
440
436 Trump is now yammering on about the WH ballroom.
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
Which the Dems will try to stop
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
Which the Dems will try to stop
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:06 PM (4WM7K)
441
So AOC will be our first menstrual president?
Posted by: I gotta ask at November 04, 2026 01:06 PM (RDhJX)
442
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (nRF2z)
I missed Gurgling of Ritual Seppuku when they were big. Won't make that mistake again
I missed Gurgling of Ritual Seppuku when they were big. Won't make that mistake again
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:06 PM (i+GzW)
443
436 Trump is now yammering on about the WH ballroom.
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
Yes, it has vibes of Marie Antoinette...
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
Yes, it has vibes of Marie Antoinette...
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:06 PM (Gb7+b)
444
436 Trump is now yammering on about the WH ballroom.
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
He'll be lucky if he's allowed to keep that... I wouldn't put it past the incoming congress to shakedown the donor's of the ballroom to put it back the way it was before... at 100x the cost of course because they can only work with "Approved Contractors."
Tone deaf as hell.
Posted by: ballistic at November 04, 2026 01:05 PM (oqH4h)
He'll be lucky if he's allowed to keep that... I wouldn't put it past the incoming congress to shakedown the donor's of the ballroom to put it back the way it was before... at 100x the cost of course because they can only work with "Approved Contractors."
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:06 PM (lLeLE)
445
Well, we all know and marvel at the productivity of collectivized farms. The Soviet Union want a word with me.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
There was enough to feed the nomenclatura. That's all that matters.
Posted by: NaCly Dog
There was enough to feed the nomenclatura. That's all that matters.
Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (Fv808)
446
Already happening. I'm seeing X posts by female AWFLs replying to elected Democrats promising to torture and kill Elon with "wait, I voted for you to get cheaper groceries!"
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04,
I am seeing the same thing, but not just AWFLs. There are a number of “don’t screw this up with immigration and woke nonsense” and I am not sure whether to laugh or cry at how absolutely dumb it is.
Already happening. I'm seeing X posts by female AWFLs replying to elected Democrats promising to torture and kill Elon with "wait, I voted for you to get cheaper groceries!"
Posted by: Ian S. at November 04,
I am seeing the same thing, but not just AWFLs. There are a number of “don’t screw this up with immigration and woke nonsense” and I am not sure whether to laugh or cry at how absolutely dumb it is.
Posted by: Piper at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (ZdaMQ)
Posted by: M'kay at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (anL5R)
448
This is all about packing the courts.
In 2024 there were five Senate seats that mysteriously went from red to blue after midnight. The numbers on some of the “wins” yesterday simply do not math.
Look for 60 Senate seats in 2028 and a stolen Democrati presidency. The courts get packed, and that is end game.
In 2024 there were five Senate seats that mysteriously went from red to blue after midnight. The numbers on some of the “wins” yesterday simply do not math.
Look for 60 Senate seats in 2028 and a stolen Democrati presidency. The courts get packed, and that is end game.
Posted by: Ann at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (SHHm+)
449
He already said he shouldn't take the blame for the loss because he wasn't on the ballot...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
450
Next two years will be gridlock. Hopefully. I say hopefully because tru p could go rogue and do some “dea” with Democrats. He’s in pure give no fucks mode now.
But 2028 is the real fight. President AOC or newsom with a Dem senate and house is the end of the road.
But 2028 is the real fight. President AOC or newsom with a Dem senate and house is the end of the road.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (qRlGC)
451
I was gonna be a thing.
Posted by: The Trump Arch at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (RDhJX)
452
He already said he shouldn't take the blame for the loss because he wasn't on the ballot...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Could have fooled me with all the rallies he did.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Could have fooled me with all the rallies he did.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (qRlGC)
453
There are a number of “don’t screw this up with immigration and woke nonsense” and I am not sure whether to laugh or cry at how absolutely dumb it is.
Posted by: Piper at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (ZdaMQ)
lol at the remarkable stupidity.
Posted by: Piper at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (ZdaMQ)
lol at the remarkable stupidity.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (nRF2z)
454
The GOP went 0 for 10 last night in Nevada. The popular Joe Lombardo went down to a black Democrat.
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (kX27y)
455
Well I hope the enthusiasm among many GOP for the drunk idiot governor of OH is rewarded! After all, all sorts of actual things that matter to national level political results which can be affected by such a figure don't matter. Well actually they do.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (U/Byj)
456
449 He already said he shouldn't take the blame for the loss because he wasn't on the ballot...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Again, tone deaf.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Again, tone deaf.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (Gb7+b)
457
The Soviet Union was fed partly with grain from the US.
Posted by: sniffybigtoe at November 04, 2026 01:08 PM (/CA5y)
458
449 He already said he shouldn't take the blame for the loss because he wasn't on the ballot...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Bro he's snapped, these losses are so fuckin bad and he knows his fuck up did it. Like the good Contractor he is, he's trying to shift the blame but even he knows this is completely of his doing.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:07 PM (4WM7K)
Bro he's snapped, these losses are so fuckin bad and he knows his fuck up did it. Like the good Contractor he is, he's trying to shift the blame but even he knows this is completely of his doing.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:09 PM (lLeLE)
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01:09 PM (4WM7K)
460
Texas = California
California locusts(?) My state of Nevada = California
Soon it’ll be Idaho = California
Tennessee = California
I caught a lot of flak here awhile back for saying they’re going to turn Texas blue. Hoped I was wrong, but here we are and the left is making progress to turn Texas back to what it was a long time ago. Blue.
California locusts(?) My state of Nevada = California
Soon it’ll be Idaho = California
Tennessee = California
I caught a lot of flak here awhile back for saying they’re going to turn Texas blue. Hoped I was wrong, but here we are and the left is making progress to turn Texas back to what it was a long time ago. Blue.
Posted by: JROD at November 04, 2026 01:09 PM (fThVY)
461
Maybe Canada will feed us.
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 01:09 PM (enNUy)
462
We are about to learn that Trump just wants his military spending. He will cut whatever deals he needs to on student loans, infrastructure, trade etc in order to get it. He will be hyper transactional these last two years.
Posted by: Nick in Tallahassee at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (wrEn7)
463
Texas has only elected two dem female governors before last night.
Ann Richards who fucked up the state so bad, she lost to Shrub.
And then there was Ma Ferguson.
The epitome of the definition of Train Wreck.
Ann Richards who fucked up the state so bad, she lost to Shrub.
And then there was Ma Ferguson.
The epitome of the definition of Train Wreck.
Posted by: rickb223 at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (7Ne0P)
464
Put a pin in those Crime Stats.
Because, we've found the floor for Violent Crime. It only goes back up from here.
Because, we've found the floor for Violent Crime. It only goes back up from here.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (/izzV)
465
Trump should have come out and said it's a tough night, I hear the voters, and I'm going to try to work even harder to make them happy my last 2 years.
And leave.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
466
Blame Canada.
Posted by: Always the default answer at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (RDhJX)
467
449 He already said he shouldn't take the blame for the loss because he wasn't on the ballot...
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01
And that is a failure, not a flex. One man cannot be the party.
But he also said the war was an issue. Maybe it is, but I honestly think it’s a repudiation of Thune.
Posted by: It's me donna at November 04, 2026 01
And that is a failure, not a flex. One man cannot be the party.
But he also said the war was an issue. Maybe it is, but I honestly think it’s a repudiation of Thune.
Posted by: Piper at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (ZdaMQ)
468
Prediction:
Pickax mountain will be hit repeatedly.
The blockade by the US Navy of the Strait of Hormuz is over soon.
Not sure if all electrical power generation and transmission will be hit on the way out.
The US is now a weak horse. More conflict coming up.
Taiwan and Japan build nuclear weapons.
Pickax mountain will be hit repeatedly.
The blockade by the US Navy of the Strait of Hormuz is over soon.
Not sure if all electrical power generation and transmission will be hit on the way out.
The US is now a weak horse. More conflict coming up.
Taiwan and Japan build nuclear weapons.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (u82oZ)
469
Since 2020, NC population has increased by 1 million
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In SC, ours increased by approx half a million. And last night, we got our first Dem senator since 2005. The locust effect is very real.
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In SC, ours increased by approx half a million. And last night, we got our first Dem senator since 2005. The locust effect is very real.
Posted by: Lady in Black at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (qBdHI)
470
I am seeing the same thing, but not just AWFLs. There are a number of “don’t screw this up with immigration and woke nonsense” and I am not sure whether to laugh or cry at how absolutely dumb it is.
"I voted for you to carry me across the river!" It would be funny if it weren't so stupidly predictable.
"I voted for you to carry me across the river!" It would be funny if it weren't so stupidly predictable.
Posted by: Oddbob at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (vTZFs)
471
The Soviet Union was fed partly with grain from the US.
Fed? Vodka.
Fed? Vodka.
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (8hZNI)
472
What would you be saying if you were Trump right now? His options are fairly limited. Nothing is pussy shit and not his style.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (i+GzW)
473
Here the reality nobody really wants to accept.
1/3 of the people in our country are not American. They have no allegiance to anything American other than getting their free shit from the govt.
This goes beyond illegal immigration. It’s legal immigration for the past 50 years that’s created our current situation. And it’s not changing y time soon,
If ever.
1/3 of the people in our country are not American. They have no allegiance to anything American other than getting their free shit from the govt.
This goes beyond illegal immigration. It’s legal immigration for the past 50 years that’s created our current situation. And it’s not changing y time soon,
If ever.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:12 PM (qRlGC)
474
472 What would you be saying if you were Trump right now? His options are fairly limited. Nothing is pussy shit and not his style.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (i+GzW)
See 465. That was what he should say. That's it.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:11 PM (i+GzW)
See 465. That was what he should say. That's it.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:12 PM (Gb7+b)
475
429
Welp, I'm gonna do a little job-hunting for a while. Been taking care of an elderly relative and building a hobby app for nigh-on a year. Wish me luck.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (mmrXZ)
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Best wishes for success!
Welp, I'm gonna do a little job-hunting for a while. Been taking care of an elderly relative and building a hobby app for nigh-on a year. Wish me luck.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at November 04, 2026 01:04 PM (mmrXZ)
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Best wishes for success!
Posted by: Oglebay at November 04, 2026 01:12 PM (2ap+5)
476
I would say "the voters have spoken. grab your cheeks."
Posted by: NCKate at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (enNUy)
477
Ace you still do not get it
HOP lost because of the economy.you might think it is ok but most Americans don't .
McDs just had to announce another value menu pick 2 for $3.60 because Americans can no longer afford to eat at the cheapest restaurants in the USA.
Outback Steakhouse just declared bankruptcy. Americans can no longer afford to eat beefsteak.
Texas voted blue gov and blue senate.ig they vote blue 2028 presidential the GOP will lose 40 electoral. If/when that happens it will be a very narrow path to the White House.
Dems will have a strong candidate in Ossoff. Any GOP candidate will arrive already enveloped in the stench of Trump.
And Epstein !
HOP lost because of the economy.you might think it is ok but most Americans don't .
McDs just had to announce another value menu pick 2 for $3.60 because Americans can no longer afford to eat at the cheapest restaurants in the USA.
Outback Steakhouse just declared bankruptcy. Americans can no longer afford to eat beefsteak.
Texas voted blue gov and blue senate.ig they vote blue 2028 presidential the GOP will lose 40 electoral. If/when that happens it will be a very narrow path to the White House.
Dems will have a strong candidate in Ossoff. Any GOP candidate will arrive already enveloped in the stench of Trump.
And Epstein !
Posted by: Paul at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (DWxOI)
478
On the bright side, utopia will now be imposed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (ndZc7)
479
Taiwan and Japan build nuclear weapons.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (u82oZ)
They have to. It would be national suicide not to have a small nuclear arsenal.
Posted by: NaCly Dog at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (u82oZ)
They have to. It would be national suicide not to have a small nuclear arsenal.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (k5CNB)
480
I'm less than three years to retirement, and I'm ready to go Galt. Have enough savings to do it, and my retirement is sufficient to live off it after I get to 59 1/2. REALLY tempted to just go" "Fuck it" and charge two year's worth of cruises on my credit cards and then go bankrupt. Why should I continue to fiscally disciplined?
Posted by: Joe Dickerson at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (uXVRY)
481
Fourteen Republican senators will have to cross over to impeach Trump next year.
Fourteen Republican senators will have to cross over to impeach Trump next year.
Posted by: Auspex at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (Y8DZL)
482
472 What would you be saying if you were Trump right now?
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The people sent a message and I understand their frustrations blah blah blah. It’s what Obama said in 2010. He didn’t mean it of course but he mouthed the words at least and didn’t do a “hey man not my fault” act.
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The people sent a message and I understand their frustrations blah blah blah. It’s what Obama said in 2010. He didn’t mean it of course but he mouthed the words at least and didn’t do a “hey man not my fault” act.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (qRlGC)
483
Buncha fair weather friends up in here.
You are disinvited from my foxhole.
Oh no we lost an election. BFD.
Suck it up, and quit your whining FFS.
You are disinvited from my foxhole.
Oh no we lost an election. BFD.
Suck it up, and quit your whining FFS.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (nRF2z)
484
Trump will try to salvage his image by working with Democrats. Watch.
Posted by: Harun at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (IuIym)
485
"The argument I'm disagreeing with (changed demographics) is fact-free blackpill doomerism (they outnumber us; kill yourselves while there's still time)."
The red state to blue state trend has the same underlying reality: declining share of the white population.
The only demographic group that votes Republican is white people. There isn't another one. Blacks, Hispanics, Asians are all Democratic by 2 to 1 at a minimum.
CA was 60% white in 1980. 1990 57% white. Last GOP POTUS candidate to carry the state was Bush in 1988.
VA 78% in 1980. 58% in 2020. Republicans will never win another statewide election.
GA was 71% white in 1980. It's now 58% white.
TX and FL were the supposed outliers, the supposed "naturally conservative" Hispanics that could safely be imported en masse. Well if Texas is gone, then you don't have a path to 270 votes.
An America that is majority nonwhite will not be a conservative country. It just won't be. That's not fact free doomerism it's just plain reality. The only people in the world that favor free speech, gun rights, and a competitive market economy as a group are white Americans.
But no, I have no intention of killing myself. That's a sin.
The red state to blue state trend has the same underlying reality: declining share of the white population.
The only demographic group that votes Republican is white people. There isn't another one. Blacks, Hispanics, Asians are all Democratic by 2 to 1 at a minimum.
CA was 60% white in 1980. 1990 57% white. Last GOP POTUS candidate to carry the state was Bush in 1988.
VA 78% in 1980. 58% in 2020. Republicans will never win another statewide election.
GA was 71% white in 1980. It's now 58% white.
TX and FL were the supposed outliers, the supposed "naturally conservative" Hispanics that could safely be imported en masse. Well if Texas is gone, then you don't have a path to 270 votes.
An America that is majority nonwhite will not be a conservative country. It just won't be. That's not fact free doomerism it's just plain reality. The only people in the world that favor free speech, gun rights, and a competitive market economy as a group are white Americans.
But no, I have no intention of killing myself. That's a sin.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (OPlHs)
486
Trump should have come out and said it's a tough night, I hear the voters, and I'm going to try to work even harder to make them happy my last 2 years.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
The man is a bomb thrower and always has been and it is priced in.
The only thing that will probably annoy me at this point is if he actually "works with" these anti-American idiots. But I don't see it happening.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
The man is a bomb thrower and always has been and it is priced in.
The only thing that will probably annoy me at this point is if he actually "works with" these anti-American idiots. But I don't see it happening.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (i+GzW)
487
463 Posted by: rickb223 at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (7Ne0P)
This new lady knows what's she's doing, they are gonna drain The Rainy Day fund to buy the crowd, then they are gonna make all the businesses that have been here and just shown up pay the bill to refill it. Then Rinse and Repeat the process.
All of it courtesy to the last remaining sane state GOP party that actually focused on running budget surpluses. Basically a rehash of the 80's Corporate Raiders but this time with Government.
This new lady knows what's she's doing, they are gonna drain The Rainy Day fund to buy the crowd, then they are gonna make all the businesses that have been here and just shown up pay the bill to refill it. Then Rinse and Repeat the process.
All of it courtesy to the last remaining sane state GOP party that actually focused on running budget surpluses. Basically a rehash of the 80's Corporate Raiders but this time with Government.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (lLeLE)
Posted by: Pete Bootygig at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (RDhJX)
489
>>And this is why DeSantis comes up more popular - both Abbott, Trump, and DeSantis had all the levers of power to get stuff passed - only DeSantis DID it for his voters...
Comparing the Florida legislature with the DC legislature is pretty different thing.
Comparing the Florida legislature with the DC legislature is pretty different thing.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (viF8m)
490
On the bright side, utopia will now be imposed.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (ndZc7)
lol
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Now Is the Winter of Our Discontent at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (ndZc7)
lol
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (nRF2z)
491
Maybe Canada will feed us.
"Dey's uh, maple syrup-kabobs, maple syrup creole, maple syrup gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple maple syrup, lemon maple syrup, coconut maple syrup, pepper maple syrup, maple syrup soup, maple syrup stew, maple syrup salad, maple syrup and potatoes, maple syrup burger, maple syrup sandwich. That- that's about it."
"Dey's uh, maple syrup-kabobs, maple syrup creole, maple syrup gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There's pineapple maple syrup, lemon maple syrup, coconut maple syrup, pepper maple syrup, maple syrup soup, maple syrup stew, maple syrup salad, maple syrup and potatoes, maple syrup burger, maple syrup sandwich. That- that's about it."
Posted by: Oddbob at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (vTZFs)
492
TX did not transform demographically in a way that accounts for close to a 20-point swing in 4 years' time. Look, I'm happy to bag on foreigners all day; but Pajeet did not take the GOP's cheese.
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I can't say yes or no.
No way it could have.
But also, 20 point swing isn't just grumbling.
Remember when Abbott bussed a bunch of illegals to Martha's Vineyard and juiced his approval?
Didn't even try anything this time.
Just TV ads and mailers.
The whole TX GOP mailed it in this year.
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I can't say yes or no.
No way it could have.
But also, 20 point swing isn't just grumbling.
Remember when Abbott bussed a bunch of illegals to Martha's Vineyard and juiced his approval?
Didn't even try anything this time.
Just TV ads and mailers.
The whole TX GOP mailed it in this year.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (RqSb8)
493
Voting D because affordability under Trump is like voting for takeoff while sitting on the runway because you are mad the plane won't go underground.
Posted by: 18-1 at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (sKqQm)
494
McDs just had to announce another value menu pick 2 for $3.60 because Americans can no longer afford to eat at the cheapest restaurants in the USA.
Outback Steakhouse just declared bankruptcy. Americans can no longer afford to eat beefsteak.
Posted by: Paul at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (DWxOI)
I'm sure the greenies and their ant-fertilizer had nothing to do with this, nor did the transfer of beef production to fucking Brazil??? How stupid.
Outback Steakhouse just declared bankruptcy. Americans can no longer afford to eat beefsteak.
Posted by: Paul at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (DWxOI)
I'm sure the greenies and their ant-fertilizer had nothing to do with this, nor did the transfer of beef production to fucking Brazil??? How stupid.
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (kJmLc)
495
465 Trump should have come out and said it's a tough night, I hear the voters, and I'm going to try to work even harder to make them happy my last 2 years.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
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Curtis Yarvin (yeah, I know) in his Substack today said Trump should resign now and put in someone who can be the incumbent in 2028.......????????
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
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Curtis Yarvin (yeah, I know) in his Substack today said Trump should resign now and put in someone who can be the incumbent in 2028.......????????
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (kX27y)
496
That said, the kind of lunkhead who stays home because the GOP isn't doing what it wants in terms on immigration - after 4 years of Biden - is special.
_-_
Yup. And just for the record, I didn't stay home(held my nose and voted for the skunks suspected least likely to spray me), but I think that some did.
_-_
Yup. And just for the record, I didn't stay home(held my nose and voted for the skunks suspected least likely to spray me), but I think that some did.
Posted by: Don in SoCo at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (RebKl)
497
"Dems will have a strong candidate in Ossoff."
Sure. Because they have not been in power lately.
Now, tell me how he plans to fix the problems you rightfully mentioned.
They also can't fix them.
Trump is running 6.2% deficits and people still ain't happy.
Sure. Because they have not been in power lately.
Now, tell me how he plans to fix the problems you rightfully mentioned.
They also can't fix them.
Trump is running 6.2% deficits and people still ain't happy.
Posted by: Harun at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (IuIym)
498
The people sent a message and I understand their frustrations blah blah blah. It’s what Obama said in 2010. He didn’t mean it of course but he mouthed the words at least and didn’t do a “hey man not my fault” act.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (qRlGC)
Did R's get fully behind his agenda and let him do the shit he wanted? Or did they fight him and make sad GOP noises, hoping to wait him out. You tell me.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:13 PM (qRlGC)
Did R's get fully behind his agenda and let him do the shit he wanted? Or did they fight him and make sad GOP noises, hoping to wait him out. You tell me.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (i+GzW)
499
489 >>And this is why DeSantis comes up more popular - both Abbott, Trump, and DeSantis had all the levers of power to get stuff passed - only DeSantis DID it for his voters...
Comparing the Florida legislature with the DC legislature is pretty different thing.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (viF8m)
And the excuse in TX was???
Comparing the Florida legislature with the DC legislature is pretty different thing.
Posted by: JackStraw at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (viF8m)
And the excuse in TX was???
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (Gb7+b)
500
Can't wait for Becerra's mileage tax.
That will save us.
That will save us.
Posted by: wth at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (UjdFS)
501
In spite of Trump's brashness and yapping I still stand with him on Iran and closing our borders. Bite me.
I am one stubborn redneck woman. My ancestors lived through far worse, going back to the Domesday Book, where we are listed. French Huguenots (who are probably not pleased with me becoming Catholic, but I could convince them as my power is that strong). We fight.
My own father, in one of our very rare arguements when I was a teen, paused, told me I was acting like a bitch (he never, ever cussed in front of me). My eyes got big and he laughed and said, "I don't think you are afraid of the devil himself." That would be correct, and I agreed with him and we both laughed.
I may be blonde, half crazy most of the time laughing, and other wacky stuff. But trust me, you'd want me in your foxhole as I fear nothing but snakes, and am calm in emergencies.
I'll be damned if politics is ever going to get me down again.
I'm blessed in ways I cannot count, and thankful daily to God for this. I have faith that cannot be shaken in Him, no matter what is going on around me. Politics? Nope
I will fight and I am unperturbed because of who I am and my faith in God giving me nothing to fear.
I am one stubborn redneck woman. My ancestors lived through far worse, going back to the Domesday Book, where we are listed. French Huguenots (who are probably not pleased with me becoming Catholic, but I could convince them as my power is that strong). We fight.
My own father, in one of our very rare arguements when I was a teen, paused, told me I was acting like a bitch (he never, ever cussed in front of me). My eyes got big and he laughed and said, "I don't think you are afraid of the devil himself." That would be correct, and I agreed with him and we both laughed.
I may be blonde, half crazy most of the time laughing, and other wacky stuff. But trust me, you'd want me in your foxhole as I fear nothing but snakes, and am calm in emergencies.
I'll be damned if politics is ever going to get me down again.
I'm blessed in ways I cannot count, and thankful daily to God for this. I have faith that cannot be shaken in Him, no matter what is going on around me. Politics? Nope
I will fight and I am unperturbed because of who I am and my faith in God giving me nothing to fear.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (hzuYO)
502
465 Trump should have come out and said it's a tough night, I hear the voters, and I'm going to try to work even harder to make them happy my last 2 years.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
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This and absorb the blame so some of the people we need won't get as tainted.
And leave.
Posted by: Nova Local at November 04, 2026 01:10 PM (Gb7+b)
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This and absorb the blame so some of the people we need won't get as tainted.
Posted by: Seems Legit at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (iOpI2)
503
Trump will try to salvage his image by working with Democrats. Watch.
Posted by: Harun at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (IuIym)
He was asked last night by a Politico reporter on a phone call if he’d do a deal with Dem on immigration. He said “we’ll see”.
Posted by: Harun at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (IuIym)
He was asked last night by a Politico reporter on a phone call if he’d do a deal with Dem on immigration. He said “we’ll see”.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (qRlGC)
504
McDonalds paying people $20 per hour to fuck up every order they touch might have a little something to do with the price of their shitty food.
Might.
Might.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (/izzV)
505
Curtis Yarvin (yeah, I know) in his Substack today said Trump should resign now and put in someone who can be the incumbent in 2028.......????????
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (kX27y)
Curtis Yarvin's a retard.
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:15 PM (kX27y)
Curtis Yarvin's a retard.
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (nRF2z)
506
New thread up
Posted by: Ann at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (SHHm+)
507
>> In spite of Trump's brashness and yapping I still stand with him on Iran and closing our borders.
100%
Don't let the Moby fags bring you down.
100%
Don't let the Moby fags bring you down.
Posted by: garrett at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (/izzV)
Posted by: Anna Puma at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (to8tq)
509
An America that is majority nonwhite will not be a conservative country. It just won't be. That's not fact free doomerism it's just plain reality. The only people in the world that favor free speech, gun rights, and a competitive market economy as a group are white Americans.
But no, I have no intention of killing myself. That's a sin.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (OPlHs)
Biden and Mayorkas bragged about this outcome...can't blame Trump for their malignant plan
But no, I have no intention of killing myself. That's a sin.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (OPlHs)
Biden and Mayorkas bragged about this outcome...can't blame Trump for their malignant plan
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (kJmLc)
510
Now hard work begins.
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (r2Icn)
511
472 What would you be saying if you were Trump right now? His options are fairly limited. Nothing is pussy shit and not his style.
Posted by: ...
Contrition?
Not in his repertoire.
Posted by: ...
Contrition?
Not in his repertoire.
Posted by: Auspex at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (Y8DZL)
512
I'm so old, I remember when McDonald's was fun.
Posted by: Quarter Twenty at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (RDhJX)
513
How can Trump end either the Ukraine war on Russian refineries or the Iran war against refineries ? It is the lack of refined distillates that is keeping the global gas and diesel prices high
Posted by: Paul at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (DWxOI)
514
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (hzuYO)
I bet I could perturb you. It just comes naturally to me.
Other than that Amen sis.
Politics is dumb, never forget it.
I bet I could perturb you. It just comes naturally to me.
Other than that Amen sis.
Politics is dumb, never forget it.
Posted by: ... at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (i+GzW)
515
473 Here the reality nobody really wants to accept.
1/3 of the people in our country are not American. They have no allegiance to anything American other than getting their free shit from the govt.
This goes beyond illegal immigration. It’s legal immigration for the past 50 years that’s created our current situation. And it’s not changing y time soon,
If ever.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:12 PM (qRlGC)
Bingo. This why the older crowd here really annoys me.
It's not 1960. It's not 1980. It's not even 2000.
Like, you talk about "socialism" and "capitalism". I went to a very diverse high school. One of my classmates bought a gas station at 22. I asked him how the fuck he got the loan. He got an SBA loan for "disadvantaged minorities". He is Indian. Got a 200,000 dollar no interest loan from the federal government.
But for white men it's "pull yourself up by your bootstraps we don't DO SOCIALISM HERE"
Yeah you do, you just do it for every single demographic group in the country except white men. Everyone else gets healthcare and EBT and college and preferential hiring and grants and loans and on and on and on.
1/3 of the people in our country are not American. They have no allegiance to anything American other than getting their free shit from the govt.
This goes beyond illegal immigration. It’s legal immigration for the past 50 years that’s created our current situation. And it’s not changing y time soon,
If ever.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:12 PM (qRlGC)
Bingo. This why the older crowd here really annoys me.
It's not 1960. It's not 1980. It's not even 2000.
Like, you talk about "socialism" and "capitalism". I went to a very diverse high school. One of my classmates bought a gas station at 22. I asked him how the fuck he got the loan. He got an SBA loan for "disadvantaged minorities". He is Indian. Got a 200,000 dollar no interest loan from the federal government.
But for white men it's "pull yourself up by your bootstraps we don't DO SOCIALISM HERE"
Yeah you do, you just do it for every single demographic group in the country except white men. Everyone else gets healthcare and EBT and college and preferential hiring and grants and loans and on and on and on.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (OPlHs)
516
This goes beyond illegal immigration. It’s legal immigration for the past 50 years that’s created our current situation. And it’s not changing y time soon,
If ever.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
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This is the correct answer to any questions about yesterday, and the only thing anyone needs to know moving forward.
Pander to muslims = muslims overwhelmingly vote (D)
Pander to indians = indians overwhelmingly vote (D)
Pander to ... specific religious groups that are very important to the United States = specific religious groups overwhelmingly vote for the (D)s that call for the specific religious group's destruction
Do nothing AND actively work against the only group that understands America and American values and votes with any meaningful thought outside of tribalism = they eventually stop voting for you because what's the point
If ever.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez
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This is the correct answer to any questions about yesterday, and the only thing anyone needs to know moving forward.
Pander to muslims = muslims overwhelmingly vote (D)
Pander to indians = indians overwhelmingly vote (D)
Pander to ... specific religious groups that are very important to the United States = specific religious groups overwhelmingly vote for the (D)s that call for the specific religious group's destruction
Do nothing AND actively work against the only group that understands America and American values and votes with any meaningful thought outside of tribalism = they eventually stop voting for you because what's the point
Posted by: Moron Robbie at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (QbkqR)
517
The American people have spoken. I say give it to them good and give it to them hard.
But seriously. How could we have been so wrong about what the American people want? Socialism? Islamic rule? Open borders. Mutilating children. America voted for ALL of this.
I have no words.
But seriously. How could we have been so wrong about what the American people want? Socialism? Islamic rule? Open borders. Mutilating children. America voted for ALL of this.
I have no words.
Posted by: Infidel De Manahatta at November 04, 2026 01:19 PM (hUaEC)
518
Dr. Amy was an irrational candidate appealing to irrational voters. There's a lot of them out there. Anyone still assuming these electons are accomplishing anything close to what they were designed for can stop now (and yesterday and last year and...)
Posted by: Bad Andrew at November 04, 2026 01:19 PM (SIK/T)
519
Every poll taken since the war started had support for it at 35% or below.some in the low 20s. When the main thing on the news for several months has support in the 20s, it’s not a shock that voters will tell the party in power to fuck off.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:19 PM (qRlGC)
520
500 Can't wait for Becerra's mileage tax.
That will save us.
Posted by: wth at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (UjdFS)
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Yeah, that's the ticket to save us here in CA! You know, when I saw photos of him voting in Sacramento yesterday, I knew the fix was in. Just by what he was wearing, a baggy sweater and mom jeans. He knew he was going to win. That's also why he barely campaigned.
That will save us.
Posted by: wth at November 04, 2026 01:16 PM (UjdFS)
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Yeah, that's the ticket to save us here in CA! You know, when I saw photos of him voting in Sacramento yesterday, I knew the fix was in. Just by what he was wearing, a baggy sweater and mom jeans. He knew he was going to win. That's also why he barely campaigned.
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:20 PM (kX27y)
521
509 The only people in the world that favor free speech, gun rights, and a competitive market economy as a group are white Americans.
Posted by: night lifted
ahem.. add "male"
Posted by: night lifted
ahem.. add "male"
Posted by: Auspex at November 04, 2026 01:20 PM (Y8DZL)
522
If you ever watched Raymond Massey in the 1930s B/W classic "Shape of Things to Come", none of this will have been a surprise for you. If you didn't … welcome to Real World 101.
Posted by: Dr_No at November 04, 2026 01:20 PM (ayRl+)
523
>>How many New Yorkers, New Jerseyans and Illinoisans moved to Florida?
Quite many, at it has shown itself in all elections since Covid.
Quite many, at it has shown itself in all elections since Covid.
Posted by: one hour sober at November 04, 2026 01:21 PM (J4Dwc)
524
Next: "Turn and face the View-Screen, Winston!" …
Posted by: Dr_No at November 04, 2026 01:21 PM (ayRl+)
525
The Iran problem will not be removed until the regime is gone. A very difficult thing to do, though the current situation is a solid try with a chance - but it needs time.
If the regime is not gone, the can has been kicked down the road. And it will come back bigger and worse than before. Not just the nuke/missile aspect, which suffices as an intolerable uncontainable threat. The regime has now played its top card, claiming it controls the Strait. Bell that cannot be "un-rung".
Americans (all) demand perfect security and stability at zero risk or cost (and quickly!), and weaponize their ignorance and lack of understanding in doing so.
Moral hazard of putting American forces in harm's way has long since gone beyond sane limits. If only our commitments and force structure matched our political ability to act (= 1/3 of current forces and ending all alliance commitments).
If the regime is not gone, the can has been kicked down the road. And it will come back bigger and worse than before. Not just the nuke/missile aspect, which suffices as an intolerable uncontainable threat. The regime has now played its top card, claiming it controls the Strait. Bell that cannot be "un-rung".
Americans (all) demand perfect security and stability at zero risk or cost (and quickly!), and weaponize their ignorance and lack of understanding in doing so.
Moral hazard of putting American forces in harm's way has long since gone beyond sane limits. If only our commitments and force structure matched our political ability to act (= 1/3 of current forces and ending all alliance commitments).
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:22 PM (U/Byj)
Posted by: CA High Speed Rail at November 04, 2026 01:23 PM (6rFOL)
527
you do, you just do it for every single demographic group in the country except white men. Everyone else gets healthcare and EBT and college and preferential hiring and grants and loans and on and on and on.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (OPlHs)
When my oldest kid went to college my wife insisted on filling out fafsa forms. I said why waste time we’re white and “rich” (according to the govt). She was like no just fill it out and lest see what happens.
what happened was we were told LOLGF you’re not getting a dime. Meanwhile Ahmed,
JaQuan and Prajeet get showered with money.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:18 PM (OPlHs)
When my oldest kid went to college my wife insisted on filling out fafsa forms. I said why waste time we’re white and “rich” (according to the govt). She was like no just fill it out and lest see what happens.
what happened was we were told LOLGF you’re not getting a dime. Meanwhile Ahmed,
JaQuan and Prajeet get showered with money.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (qRlGC)
528
"Every poll taken since the war started had support for it at 35% or below.some in the low 20s."
Huh?
Surveys among "MAGA" voters showed support in 80s and 90s, at least initially.
Huh?
Surveys among "MAGA" voters showed support in 80s and 90s, at least initially.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (U/Byj)
529
"Habibi" - what a guy.
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In his 20-minute victory speech, the upstart progressive extended no olive branch to Republicans, instead gloating and mocking Rogers, Vice President JD Vance and Trump, the last of whom often mocked his name.
“JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in January,” El-Sayed said."
El-Sayed had especially harsh words for Rogers. “You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope,” he said. “May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again.”
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In his 20-minute victory speech, the upstart progressive extended no olive branch to Republicans, instead gloating and mocking Rogers, Vice President JD Vance and Trump, the last of whom often mocked his name.
“JD, habibi, there is this delicious irony in the fact that you’re constitutionally obligated to swear me in January,” El-Sayed said."
El-Sayed had especially harsh words for Rogers. “You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope,” he said. “May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again.”
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (kX27y)
530
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (OPlHs)
And then the world abandons the dollar, the socialist utopia fails the materialize, and they'll say it wasn't real socialism.
And then the world abandons the dollar, the socialist utopia fails the materialize, and they'll say it wasn't real socialism.
Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:25 PM (lLeLE)
531
Biden and Mayorkas bragged about this outcome...can't blame Trump for their malignant plan
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (kJmLc)
I don't blame Trump for their plan. I blame him for taking his eye off the ball.
The only viscerally unpopular Republican policy is Middle Eastern Wars.
Trump in 2024 brought in new voters who really believed him when he said no new wars. Now, you can argue we had to do Iran. That's fine. But in doing Iran, gas prices spiked which is political poison, and this is the result. Because we have universal suffrage, and in that world people literally just vote against the incumbent when gas is expensive. That's all they do.
If a Democrat wins the Presidency in 2028 we're getting 30 to 50 million new American citizens, and they're all going to vote Democrat forever. It will be the first piece of legislation they pass, it will be the law of the land by Valentines Day 2029, and the GOP will be extinct as a national party.
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:17 PM (kJmLc)
I don't blame Trump for their plan. I blame him for taking his eye off the ball.
The only viscerally unpopular Republican policy is Middle Eastern Wars.
Trump in 2024 brought in new voters who really believed him when he said no new wars. Now, you can argue we had to do Iran. That's fine. But in doing Iran, gas prices spiked which is political poison, and this is the result. Because we have universal suffrage, and in that world people literally just vote against the incumbent when gas is expensive. That's all they do.
If a Democrat wins the Presidency in 2028 we're getting 30 to 50 million new American citizens, and they're all going to vote Democrat forever. It will be the first piece of legislation they pass, it will be the law of the land by Valentines Day 2029, and the GOP will be extinct as a national party.
Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:27 PM (OPlHs)
532
El-Sayed had especially harsh words for Rogers. “You chose hate, and Michigan chose hope,” he said. “May we never have to see the likes of you in this state again.”
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (kX27y)
After the ad blaming Jews for food prices, Michigan chose HATE. Philly will choose it on the 8th
Posted by: beckster at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (kX27y)
After the ad blaming Jews for food prices, Michigan chose HATE. Philly will choose it on the 8th
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:27 PM (kJmLc)
533
Surveys among "MAGA" voters showed support in 80s and 90s, at least initially.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (U/Byj)
It had a lot of support in a small group. Outside the core base which is maybe 1/3 of the electorate it was opposed.
Posted by: rhomboid at November 04, 2026 01:24 PM (U/Byj)
It had a lot of support in a small group. Outside the core base which is maybe 1/3 of the electorate it was opposed.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:27 PM (qRlGC)
534
@ 530 Posted by: Vick King at November 04, 2026 01:14 PM (OPlHs) And then the world abandons the dollar, the socialist utopia fails the materialize, and they'll say it wasn't real socialism. Posted by: tryhardneckbeard at November 04, 2026 01:25 PM (lLeLE)
________________________________
That'll be becos 'Real Sozialsmus!' has never been tried before. Wait … what do you mean, "I already heard that one!" … ?
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That'll be becos 'Real Sozialsmus!' has never been tried before. Wait … what do you mean, "I already heard that one!" … ?
Posted by: Dr_No at November 04, 2026 01:28 PM (ayRl+)
535
I want Trump to flatten Tehran, that pussy Reagan should have handles this in 81
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:29 PM (kJmLc)
536
One thing missing from the above great analysis. (I didn't yet read it all; have to get back to work and circle back later.)
Women (not the 'ettes of course)
I'm in a blue state but my circle has quite a few conservative minded folks.
Virtually every, and I mean every, woman I know has a seething loathing of Trump personally. I hear it at parties, dinners, family gatherings, anywhere. I don't remember any woman ever defending any policy of Trump, let alone even a "I don't like him personally, but he has done a few good things". Nothing, nada, just sheer dislike and hatred.
And the personal hate goes beyond his personality. His work on immigration translates to, "Trump hates all immigrants who are just trying to make a better life".
I actually had a discussion with a woman who was rational but still hates Trump. She said, "How could you support him?" I took the time to explain SAVE to her by way of example and she listened and acknowledged she hadn't known anything about that but that it made total sense.
But she would still not vote for him, let alone begin to defend him to her women friends and relatives who detest everything about him.
That's an awful big voting block.
Women (not the 'ettes of course)
I'm in a blue state but my circle has quite a few conservative minded folks.
Virtually every, and I mean every, woman I know has a seething loathing of Trump personally. I hear it at parties, dinners, family gatherings, anywhere. I don't remember any woman ever defending any policy of Trump, let alone even a "I don't like him personally, but he has done a few good things". Nothing, nada, just sheer dislike and hatred.
And the personal hate goes beyond his personality. His work on immigration translates to, "Trump hates all immigrants who are just trying to make a better life".
I actually had a discussion with a woman who was rational but still hates Trump. She said, "How could you support him?" I took the time to explain SAVE to her by way of example and she listened and acknowledged she hadn't known anything about that but that it made total sense.
But she would still not vote for him, let alone begin to defend him to her women friends and relatives who detest everything about him.
That's an awful big voting block.
Posted by: RM at November 04, 2026 01:30 PM (ananP)
537
I ordered about 1500 rounds this morning. I feel better now.
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (MWfyi)
Your house has now become a storage depot for those willing to kill.
Posted by: fd at November 04, 2026 12:46 PM (MWfyi)
Your house has now become a storage depot for those willing to kill.
Posted by: OneEyedJack at November 04, 2026 01:30 PM (zafwz)
538
Lots of reasons for what happened. But the core reason is people were pissed off with Trump and the economy. You can explain it all and point out that gdp growth is 3% and whatever. Terrific.
But the average person feels like they’re not doing well. It’s the Reagan “are you better off than 4 years ago” scenario. And most people don’t feel they are.
But the average person feels like they’re not doing well. It’s the Reagan “are you better off than 4 years ago” scenario. And most people don’t feel they are.
Posted by: Sandy Cocazio Ortez at November 04, 2026 01:30 PM (qRlGC)
539
But she would still not vote for him, let alone begin to defend him to her women friends and relatives who detest everything about him.
That's an awful big voting block.
Posted by: RM at November 04, 2026 01:30 PM (ananP)
Well, when their muz buddies take over, they won't vote, work, go to college or show their snouts in public
That's an awful big voting block.
Posted by: RM at November 04, 2026 01:30 PM (ananP)
Well, when their muz buddies take over, they won't vote, work, go to college or show their snouts in public
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:32 PM (kJmLc)
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As for the "better life", that is so over, they are here to scheme, steal and conquer.
Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:33 PM (kJmLc)
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@ 535 I want Trump to flatten Tehran, that pussy Reagan should have handles this in 81 Posted by: night lifted at November 04, 2026 01:29 PM (kJmLc)
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I've thought from the beginning that, in many ways, Trump's real estate training has been more a hindrance than a help. He tends to see things in a 'business opportunity' light rather than an objective 'real world' light. He thinks he can 'negotiate' things that instead require a genuine ASS-KICKING (e.g., Iran). He can NOT negotiate with fanatics. Their worldview doesn't permit it. We get to experience his failure to realise that simple salesman / customer reading. Oh: Don't hold your breath waiting for him to nuke Iran, either. Or conduct the bombing campaign he talked about pre-election. Ain't gonna happen. Wouldn't be 'prudent' (where've you heard that before?).
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I've thought from the beginning that, in many ways, Trump's real estate training has been more a hindrance than a help. He tends to see things in a 'business opportunity' light rather than an objective 'real world' light. He thinks he can 'negotiate' things that instead require a genuine ASS-KICKING (e.g., Iran). He can NOT negotiate with fanatics. Their worldview doesn't permit it. We get to experience his failure to realise that simple salesman / customer reading. Oh: Don't hold your breath waiting for him to nuke Iran, either. Or conduct the bombing campaign he talked about pre-election. Ain't gonna happen. Wouldn't be 'prudent' (where've you heard that before?).
Posted by: Dr_No at November 04, 2026 01:33 PM (ayRl+)
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