Update from the Sunland
No.1190
28.10.24 – 3.11.24
Blog version: http://heartlandupdate.blogspot.com/
To all,
[The person who shall no longer be named] publicly declared that he was going to protect women regardless of whether the women like it or not. That pejorative, paternalistic statement alone is revolting. But . . .
Hey, numb-nuts, if women need protection, it is from predatory misogynist men like you. Women do not need protection. They deserve respect . . . an attribute that conmen like you are apparently incapable of offering to anyone, set aside women. Everyone is just a mark for you.
This year’s quadrennial silly season is nearly over. The election is the day after tomorrow, Tuesday, 5.November.2024.
We cast our votes by mail two weeks ago, well ahead of the deadline. For us, the deed is done. We shall accept and deal with whatever the outcome may be. Roughly a third of the expected electorate nationwide has taken advantage of early voting in one form or another. The initial results should be made public circa 19:00 [U] PST, Tuesday evening.
Unfortunately, I suspect [the person who shall no longer be named] will declare himself the winner Tuesday evening, regardless of the evolving results. Unless the counted vastly overwhelming, which existing local and nationwide polling suggests it will not be, we will not likely be known the actual results for several days or even weeks. The states do not have to officially certify their respective results until early December. The Electoral College official results will not be counted until the 6th of January.
I also suspect we will be treated to several dozen judicial challenges by [the person who shall no longer be named] and his minions during the month of November, just as we were four years ago. As with the previous occasion, I expect none of his lawsuits to make it past the preliminary hearing stage despite their concerted efforts to establish standing in the eyes of the law.
Alea iacta est!
Even as late as this Sunday, 3.November.2024, the felon-in-chief, AKA [the person who shall no longer be named], publicly stated that the only way he could lose the election is due to massive fraud and cheating. He also claimed he should have never left the Oval Office four years ago, as if we need more evidence of his criminal and unconstitutional conduct. The felon-in-chief is trying desperately to set the stage for the inevitable judicial challenges to the election results and stimulating his believers into a repeat of 6.January.2021. We shall soon see the evolving results, and we will have to deal with the antics of the MAGAts. These are the time in which we live, thanks in full measure to [the person who shall no longer be named] and his MAGAt believers. This too shall pass!
Comments and contributions from Update no.1189:
“I’m on my library’s hold list for a book I can’t afford to buy yet called Hope for Cynics, by Jamil Zaki, so I’ll use the term cynics for this ancient phenomenon. The MAGAts, in my view, are cynics, people who are convinced the entire world is dangerous, mean, or misguided—predators or prey. One solution for that (my view; I don’t know Zaki’s) is to find one shining person, organization, or Godhead that can lead them through this to paradise. Following that leader will, of course, involve unflinching loyalty and blind belief. That also means limiting the sources of information. Confirmation bias reigns supreme with them. The leaders, of course, are probably much more aware of outside reality, but the label ‘cynic’ still fits.
“Per the Amazon description of the book and other promotional media, Zaki’s remedy for this is ‘hopeful skepticism.’ That reads like my approach to life today.”
My response:
Well said. Winston Churchill was a deeply flawed man, but he had the ability to inspire his people (and the free world) with his words alone (and little else) to defy hegemonic fascism of his day. Despite his flaws, I still hold considerable admiration for the man and what he accomplished. Unfortunately, a leader of his stature has not arisen just yet, but there is always hope.
‘Hopeful skepticism’ is an interesting term and concept. As I understand the term, I would subscribe to the approach as well. I question everything—good, bad, or ugly. I look for corroboration or other support. I also critically examine the source(s).
The world continues to turn.
Another contribution:
“‘morning young man from us on the east side. Just read your update-very good too.
Politicians-baa, there is a trend that I don’t care for. Verbal dominance, even if it is rude and insulting.
“I trust your voting will go the way we wish. Without verbal offensive and aggressive supremacy.”
My reply:
I had hoped for a bigger split in the polls at this stage, but alas, it is what it is. We should know the projected results (advantage exceeds votes to be counted) within days of the election. I doubt we will know election night. We should know by early December, at the latest, when states must certify their vote counts prior to convening the Electoral College in mid-December.
Like you, I hope this election settles things once and for all . . . in support of the U.S. Constitution, the defense of democracy, and the triumph of good over evil. My position is well established.
. . . follow-up comment:
“Yes there’s still a lot of finger crossing to do. When Trump loses this, the chances of him leading a revolt against the legality of your election will, as before, cause a disgraceful corruption of your democratic nation. If so please do lock him up for a long time and throw the keys away.”
. . . my follow-up reply:
Yes, indeed! Quite a bit of finger-crossing to do.
Correct. He may try it again, but his position is different. He holds no immunity (zero) as a common citizen. I would be surprised if he does not attempt to saturate the Judiciary with lawsuits claiming fraud. If so, I expect the exact same results as 2020. There was no evidence of fraud of sufficient magnitude to affect the outcome. What that man has done across the board to this once grand republic is a disgraceful stain on our history.
I have long claimed that he has zero interest in being president. His sole purpose for running is to reduce his criminal liability exposure. I suspect he will find he will not be as protected as he imagines.
We still have rocky and rough months ahead until we are done with him. Even if he loses, I suspect he will attempt to maintain control of the once noble Republican Party.
My very best wishes to all. Take care of yourselves and each other.
Cheers,
Cap :-)
