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Harris is a dingbat who thinks manual labor is a Mexican.

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Your sentence only needed the first four words

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And words five and six give her entirely too much credit.

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Ha!

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Ah, Manúal, I like him very much. But he no fix border.

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I hope Manuel got paid...

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Only the illegal Manual's.

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Manual still in line at Texas border, wait for pesos.

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Au contraire

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

This election isn’t over. Contact your Senator today to support Rick Scott. See my post below.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

DJT’s overwhelming victory has re established my faith in the American system and its electorate. This country has rejected Lawfare and insane policies that were designed to destroy our economy and culture. Perhaps trust in government agencies may once again return and now everyone knows that the legacy media will never again be trusted.

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Nov 11·edited Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

We are awfully far away from restoring faith in the American system with the likes of Mitch McConnell planning the first anti MAGA coup as early as this Wednesday.

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I have been perplexed at the irreconcilable conflict between Kentucky electing both Trump and McConnell by similar margins. Not to mention Beshear. Are those people schizophrenics? Suffering from multiple personalities? Stupid? All of the above?

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Not to mention the people who voted for Trump, but not down ballot Republicans. You have to wonder what they think the point is of having Trump in the White House with a congress bent on shutting down his agenda, or worse. The ignorance of much of the electorate explains why we end up governed by corrupt morons like Biden, McConnell and Pelosi.

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I couldn't vote for a straight R ticket because I had to vote D on our prosecutor's race. I know it sounds wild, but she is not captured by Soros, and she prosecutes crimes. Between her, the chief of police, and the mayor. They didn't let Detroit burn during the summer of love.

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Seems to happen in a lot of states. Look at Arizona. The state went to Trump but they elected a far left buffoon over the lovely and brilliant Kari Lake.

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It looks more and more like that was another rigged election. The Dems are trying to steal one in PA too.

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IN MANY AREAS, NOTHING AT ALL HAS CHANGED.

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No doubt they kept counting the ballots "by the trunk full" until Lake lost.

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And in West Virginia--super strong for Trump--we've got McConnell toady Shelley Moore Capito in the Senate. Even Jim Justice, who we just elected to the Senate as a Republican, actually was a longtime Democrat until recently, so he's no Ted Cruz or Rand Paul.

If Shelley Moore Capito is listening--just know that we see right through you, and if McConnell's choice gets the Leadership, we will KNOW that you voted for it. Shelley--this betrayal of West Virginians is going to destroy any future political career for your son, Moore Capito. You are destroying the Capito name, and any legacy you might have had. You went to DC, joined the swamp, and are giving the finger to West Virginians. Selfish.

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And, Shelley--you didn't defend West Virginia when the Census was allowed to count and include all those illegals in California and elsewhere, and West Virginia lost a House seat (went from 3 to 2). Not a peep out of you.

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WE WILL NEVER EVER FORGET THE NAME MOORE CAPITO.... OR HIS MOMMIE, SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO.... ENEMIES OF THE PEOPLE SHALL ALL BE NAMED.

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DEFINITELY RIGGED. MAKES NO SENSE. PEOPLE DID NOT WANT THAT. LETS START COMBING THAT ELECTION PROCESS GROUP FOR CRIMINALS. THERE IS NO WAY KARI LAKE LOST AN ELECTION!

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Probably just because of the federal monies he brings to Kentucky. Lots of federal monies.

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We damn sure don't need him pushing Cornyn down our throats!

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Both Cornyn and Thune are bad choices. Scott may be okay, not sure. Other better choices but they don't want the pain that goes with the job.

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I bleed Texan, Cookie, but with sadness, I concur.

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As AD noted here, McConnell has taken care of his home state for decades and they are loyal to him. Remember, he represents Kentucky, not the rest of the country. His Leader title is a separate issue and means something different to the rest of the states than it does to his home state.

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Perhaps it's the whiskey . . .

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Someone just leaked an internal Senate poll of who the members want for their leader. Thune is leading. Cronyn is second and Scott third. I'm not well versed on the issue but Thune wants it too bad, and he studied under McConnell. There are better choices I believe than any of the three but of those three, I think Scott may be the best choice. But regardless, don't get your hopes up, the GOP will fumble this on the one yard line.

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Remember, McConnell is still in charge there at the moment. This will be a deliberate fumble so the American people lose again.

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And of course it is a secret vote. Why is that? This is the exact kind of thing that has to change. Why the hell do we the people not know who our Senators vote for? They all will know. The Deep State will all know. And the IC will know. The entire Swamp will know but not the very people they are supposed to be "serving".

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THANK YOU, ADORABLE!!! WE MUST COMPLAIN LOUDLY ABOUT THIS BIG SECRET! PRESIDENT TRUMP.............. WE WANT TO KNOW WHO OUR SENATORS ARE VOTING FOR, EVERY TIME THEY CAST A VOTE! CAN YOU HELP US WITH THAT? and on a lighter note, IS GITMO LOCKED, OR CAN WE DROP PEOPLE OFF THERE ON OUR WAY TO WORK.... my friend has some other questions... when you get a minute.....

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no they won't. they will score a touchdown and spike it in our faces. the con runs deep reddog, as you point out vividly.

kentucky is not a state with great ameicans. it's very liberal on many levels. much like michigan and north carolina.

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WE NEED TO ADD KENTUCKY, N. CAROLINA, AND OF COURSE, MICHIGAN TO OUR TOTAL BOYCOTT LIST. WE WILL NOT ALLOW TRAITORS TO WIN,........EVER!!!

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We'll see. This scheme was leaked by Benny Johnson and the poor Sens are complaining about being "pressured" by voters about this. Hmmm who do they work for?

Burn up the phone and call your senator and anyone whose campaign you supported and let them hear your thoughts. As Bongino says, "cutsie time" is over.

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You used an M instead B for Mc Connel.

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Didn't WE once have a 'regular Hangin' Party for Treason? ..... asking for a friend....

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"Perhaps trust in government agencies may once again return".

I never had a problem trusting the local DMV or the dog pound, but to make a claim this all-encompassing is over the top. Start with the government agency that's closest to American parents: the local School Board. Can it be trusted NOT to push boys disguised as girls into girls' sports and bathrooms? Can it be trusted to inform the parents when their child exhibits delusional behavior, like imagining himself or herself the opposite sex? Can it be trusted NOT to push pornography and anti-American propaganda?

Or should we go higher up and resume trusting the FBI, despite all its devious shenanigans? Or the "Health" propagandists who toed the Fauci line? Or the Federal Reserve, which kept interest rates too low for too long? And don't get me started on the the Injustice Departments, whether federal or state, with their political prosecutions.

No, what needs to happen is to recall Thomas Jefferson's warning that "The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground" -- Waaaay back in 1788, no less. And in 1824 already: "... we have more machinery of government than is necessary, too many parasites living on the labor of the industrious." And this in 1821: "The multiplication of public offices, increase of expense beyond income, growth and entailment of a public debt, are indications soliciting the employment of the pruning knife."

The pruning knife, or better yet, the wood chipper, needs to be started in DC.

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The reason the federal government is broken is that it has been used as a giant jobs program by mostly the Democrat party to assure a voting base. It is so bloated with employees it is almost not able to operate today in most agencies. Not my words, those of two of my friends who work there. It is rife with political incompetence. So many agencies have too many employees and that results in them "looking for things to do and non-agency agendas to follow". This is precisely how the Democrats have managed to blow up climate change into the program it is today. Too many agencies have been infiltrated with green-huggers, and they have brought some of them to such a standstill that virtually nothing happens without the greenies okay or direction. The US Forest service is one of them but there are many. The paring knife needs to be used to get rid of broad portions of some agencies. The country will benefit for generations.

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Amen. This problem of 90% of the government employees being Democrats has been building for decades. You know it's heavily stacked with DEI folks. It is sick, sick, sick that the District of Columbia population itself is 90% Democratic. Plus the Blue-stacked court system. Many fixes needed here, Elon will have fun. Milei can give him tips on chainsaw operation. Plus the law needs to be changed to eliminate the government employee unions. We have the perfect justification to withstand any court challenge over layoffs and overriding the unions--America is literally in bankruptcy and cannot afford all these employees.

Moving many of the agencies to other parts of the country will help too.

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The entire reason the federal District of Columbia did not have a vote was this. They would be bias. Perhaps ALL federal employees should be restricted in their vote. It’s the same as people who pay zero taxes getting a say on tax policy. Of course they want the bloated system. They get paid well for their vote.

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Absolutely must pay taxes to vote on them would derive major benefits imho so go Greg.

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YES! CAN PRESIDENT TRUMP CHANGE THE LAW THAT NOW ALLOWS THE FEDERAL DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO VOTE ON TAX POLICY??? THANK YOU, GREG!!! PAID TO VOTE! IMAGINE THAT. wow, I am not happy, and it is only 4 a.m. Good Morning, Greg! Thanks for your important message!!!

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Did not know that-If allowed, DJT surely would have lost the total vote.

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LOL I am chuckling at all the bureaucrats claiming to have PTSD anticipating Pres. Trump moves. These folks are so embroiled in therapeutic culture...no idea of what real sufferers of PTSD experience.

Meanwhile we can hope that their fits of vapors will cause them to be job hunting...

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Add a third reference, me. I work there too. It’s worst than you can imagine. Not a joke. Lol

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40% or even more. probably will not happen of course. no one is going to do that. they may try but it simply won't succeed. like trying to get rid of teachers unions. never going to happen.

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Dear donald b welch, that's alot of adamant negatives for just two lines of typing--and just 6 days after Trump won in a landslide. I do wish for you more happiness. Too much negativity really can weigh a person down, and steal the joy and light of their day--even out of their life. We all realize there's still a lot of continuing work to do. But only light lifts people and can lift our national situation. Darkness just drags things down. Let the light lift you, too. There is an underlying gigantic magnitude of Love surrounding us in spiritual reality. It is knocking on your door, too. Blessings.

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Still no blue button, welch?

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never say 'never' and always avoid 'always'.... lol... Someone told me recently that PRAYER WORKS, AND GOD IS ON OUR SIDE!

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thx, Debbie Downer🙃

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There’s a reason that President Millei favors chainsaws.

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Here here! In both positive and negative ways, this is a different environment than 2016. International turmoil, potential terrorists running loose within our still porous borders, and mass enmity about what just happened and why (in certain quarters) amplify the need for Trump admin to hit the ground running. Fortunately, evidence of a highly honed campaign presage a highly honed administration. Fingers crossed.

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MLR, Based on a comparison of vote totals for each candidate in 2020 vs. 2024, the electorate was there for Trump and his policies in 2020 too. Without the huge number of ballots cast for Biden by voters who apparently didn't really exist (Kamala's vote total was nowhere near what Biden's was), the pro Trump voters would have been vindicated in 2020 too. Somehow, 10 and 20 million Democrat votes disappeared in 2024. My guess is they were just trucked in ballots and were not attached to any real voters.

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Nonsense. People are fickle and the government is full of morons. Little has changed. This is bc a speed bump toward serfdom unless we radically overhaul the system

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The weak spot could end up being the RINO's in the Senate.

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I certainly hope so.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

For the record: I’m not buying “70,000 Nevadans didn’t vote for anyone for Senator.” Nor the explanation for why Lake will be rejected. Eliminate electronic voting. Reject the objections from the embedded emboldened vote counters. Get back to paper ballots and old fashioned vote stealing.

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Paper ballots, hand counted on election day with voter ID and proof of citizenship except for military and some others who may need to vote early.

That must be the first order of business or the mid-terms and 2028 will go back to the Dems, They were smacked hard and won't stop at anything to reverse this election ASAP.

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I hear you but the dirty little secret is that Lake isn't as well liked in her home state as elsewhere in the country. She can blame herself for some of the lost votes. An insider told me she has an entitled attitude and tried to make people believe she was the state version of Trump. She isn't. She ran for Governor with no background in government previous to is and lost. Then she jumped into the Senate race the same way. She should of run for a state seat before doing so. In the end, voters weren't buying her running on just being a TV face.

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Also true, but control of the senate outta matter. A lot. And the McCain Crew - aligned with the Reid Machine - has no interest in enabling the Trump agenda. Witness the McConnellThuneCornyn Resistance metastasizing. As others have said: Won the battle but the war rages. I hope Vance has stamina.

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A majority of our Congress has been “captured” by The Blob. I believe it was Tulsi Gabbard, amongst others, who’ve stated so quite bluntly, revealing that either though bribery or extortion every member gets their “ultimatum” to play by the rules of the big boys or find yourself in political Siberia, or worse.

There are a lot - too many - really awful people infesting that place who need the real fear of God to strike at the hearts before they’ll release their grips on power.

Keep praying! The real work has just begun to save this country from them. 🙏♥️🙏

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Reddog, Kari may--or may not--have some personality traits that make her unsympathetic, and I even developed a rather negative view of her, although I strongly hoped she'd win. I think we underestimate the impact of the Left's vicious, vicious, smear machine. When they go after someone heavy--like they have Kari--and relentlessly for years-- I truly do believe it affects even us who normally would support her. It's almost on a subliminal level--when I see Kari's name I feel a certain irritation. I don't know the detailed mechanics of how it works, but I do definitely think even we Republicans are being manipulated by an atmosphere of sheer hate being directed at Kari.

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And that level of hate signals to me that Kari is indeed a powerful threat to the Left.

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if you're not taking flack...you're not over the target.

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Spot on.

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i posted the exact same thing on american thinker two days ago. i swear to god. great minds think alike reddog.

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How dare you accuse Reddog of being a Harvard graduate?

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😒

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“…Joe Biden, the only person in the universe to beat him.”

C’mon, Don! The universe knows full well that Biden didn’t beat Trump.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

Sure he did. He held office for four years afterward. But that does not mean that the election was not swayed, corrupted and tilted in Bidens favor by the media and mega-donors. The media was so in Biden's camp the party should have been forced to declare their daily broadcasts as contributions-in-kind. Yep, the election was corrupt as hell.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

I have a great deal to be humble about, and cockiness is not in my DNA, but …

Folks, this Deep State is nothing but Obama’s and the Dems fraternal twin. Let’s not wring our hands over what they’re gonna do to Donald.

He and his team are going to kick their asses all over the playing field.

Get on with living your ‘best life’ (and read slowly the Gospel of John if you don’t yet know what that is). This is how we continue to support the leadership we prayed for.

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Trump finally put the Clintons and Obama's out to pasture. They hurt Harris campaign more than helping and people saw it in real time. Biden, due to his "frailty, will never be a senior elder in the party and most insiders who know him well are glad. He is not a good person and his mantra has always been "Biden first, the country and friends second". Until the Dems realize it is their ideology that lost, not just Harris, they will be a dysfunctional party. Very soon, people are going to start asking very pointed questions such as "where did the $1B in campaign cash go, who got it, and why are they $20m in debt?". A great number of people got very wealthy off her campaign and the party got little to nothing for it. Frankly, that is what is really going on right now, people are hunkering down and trying to blame others. Their dysfunction is going to make Trumps job that much easier.

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When the donors realize how their money was spent, they might be less likely to donate in the future.

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'He and his team are going to kick their asses all over the playing field'. So shall it be written. So shall it be done!

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

Trump won the election with a LOT of diligence and hard work. He held hundreds of rallies over the years and had tremendous get-out-the-vote efforts for Republican demographics that traditionally didn't bother to vote. We defeated the Dems. Their missing 16 million fake ballots stayed home.

The enemy is a lot bigger than the Dems alone. Our next battle in this war is to overcome the "McConnell wing" of Congress. Together, the Dems and the McConnell wing can stymy a short four year term. And it's only two to the mid-terms where they will try to at least take the House.

I love what's coming for our country under Trump 2.0, but our enemy has doubled in size.

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You can also add Mr. Johnson, the Speaker, to the list who need to go. He cannot make a decision. Good manager, poor leader.

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You're too nice. He's a RINO behind a boy face.

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Shrugged, I don't think the enemy has doubled in size--I think it's been dealt several blows and is staggering. Look at what has already happened-- McCarthy is out as Speaker of the House, Ronna McDaniel was axed and replaced with Whately and Lara Trump. Both of these HAD seemed like big hurdles, but they did indeed happen. Also, the Trump wing of the party is the one that has "doubled in size" (or at least is growing significantly, with blacks, hispanics, many more women than expected, etc.).

All of these steps were powerful blows at the RINO's. It is getting harder and harder for them to stand. Though they appear to be standing, this is actually their last stand.

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From your keyboard TPG.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

When you can’t fix an election, then the policies your party stand for are voted on. While there were obvious fixes in Az and Nv senate, Trumps first fix needs to be the national election system with voter ID in all states, single day voting and reporting and paper ballots. FJB

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Don’t forget purple thumbs!

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Thumb if you vote Democrat, middle finger if you voted Trump

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Bravo! But the GOP needs to wake up to do so.

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I would favor that too, but as I understand it, election procedures are determined at the state level. So the most that may be possible is to form an army of poll watchers all over the nation.

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The federal government can ensure certain state requirements for voting such as voter ID paper, ballots and same-day voting. This may get challenged in court, but it’s the only way to go. The problem is with a rhino potentially leading the Senate such as John Thune nothing will get done just like Paul Ryan Obstructed Donald Trump’s agenda in 2017

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I'm just not so sure about that. The RINO's can keep attempting the same game plan, but Americans now see it crystal clear, and for that reason alone, they are going to have an uphill battle trying to thwart MAGA.

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The Whip count came out today and McConnel’s Puppet Thund is leading. Call your senator or senator elect

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It's been suggested that the Senate President could be JD Vance, which could be great.

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That's his job as VP. Thune is trying to become majority leader like bitch was err Mitch.

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The federal involvement comes directly from the Constitution wherein All Americans are guaranteed a republican form of government. Election rigging violates that requirement.

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Maybe so, but it would be argued that federal mandates for paper ballots, 1-day voting and such would violate states' rights.

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But accountability and verification procedures are necessary to guarantee that there is no fraud.

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Every time I hand a $20 bill to a cashier they swipe it with a marker to make sure it’s not counterfeit. How about we stop printing more money and use the paper for ballots instead?

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Click on my button for just how bad it was, Mark.

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Thank you!

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Rejection provides opportunity for reflection, Don. But their mirrors keep telling them they know better than anyone else and to keep up the good work.

The Obama surrogacy has failed. So has the Pavlovian lap dog legacy media. Neither seems to understand their subject failure. I doubt they will purchase new mirrors.

As for the campaign debt, offshore banking is no stranger to them.

Veteran Day blessings from this USMC Vietnam veteran, Don.

Forget the mail box.

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"But their mirrors keep telling them they know better than anyone else and to keep up the good work."

May their narcissism continue to lead them down the path of self destruction. The silent majority of conservatives are on to them now.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

I received this yesterday-Most appreciated. I cashed a check-w/driver's license-as I received the cash, she said 'Thank you for your service'. How could she know I was a veteran? She said it's on your driver's license. And so it is in Texas. They honor the military. Eat your heart your heart out, DC.

‘Duty, Honor, Country. These three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be’. Douglas MacArthur. Thank you for your courage and commitment to freedom. Magnolia Rangers. 2544. United Daughters of the Confederacy. Major George W. Durant, 935. Children of the Confederacy.

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In Ohio its not on your drivers license, but you can get a Veteran’s ID from your county recorder’s office.

Mine expired in 2019, which cracks me up. If allowed, the gov’t -fed,state or county- actually thinks it CAN take away your birthday, let alone your veteran status.

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Too many people with their hands in the process and rules. The new slogan for the party should be "Make American Government Leaner Again".

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i see it's now ok to talk about the theft of 2020.

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I think the welcher is blocking me. If not, I would appreciate a warning shot across the bow.

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i would never block you or anyone for that matter. i believe in fully free dialogue at all times. also, i enjoy your posts.

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i'm having the same problem with you. i got blocked earlier this morning posting to you. must be corrected by now.

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I stand slightly shamed, don. Seriously, You become a Founding Member. and I will send you an Amazon card for a $100. All you have to do is give me an email. Easy way to catch me is to go back three or 4 days and use one of my comments. That way, no one will see it.😒

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i am still being blocked from 'liking' your posts. it ain't me brother.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

"'How did you spend $1 billion and not win? What the f***?' said a former Biden staffer infuriated by the Harris team excuses." (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14059789/biden-allies-eviscerate-kamala-harris-campaign-spending-billion-losing.html)

Sure, money in politics is very important for campaigns, but squandering the money on celebrity concerts is like buying a few Ferraris instead of a fleet of trucks: you will fail to deliver.

Yep, the Democrat infighting is fun :D

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There was precedent - Hillary did the same thing with her billion dollar war chest.

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That didn't work out so great for her either.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

How could we tell that Democrats and the Enemedia were lying to us?

Because they were still breathing and making sounds.

It still amazes me that Harris received any votes at all.

I guess her campaign worked after all. Unless you’re a moron.

BTW, I just read on CFP this morning that Oprah was paid $1MM for her endorsement. The performers received even more.

I guess you have to try blow through $1 Billion in 100 days. Mission Accomplished.

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Gotta admire her 'Spread the Wealth'.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

When the enemy is destroying themselves, let them....

What should the Democrats do differently next time? Answer: Nothing comes to mind..........

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In kind contributions to DJT from the lunatic left.😁 Thanks, Kommila.

ICYMI, he offered to help w/the 20 mil debt.

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

Let's face it; hardly anyone trusts the government except Democrats. The way for the Republicans to restore faith and trust in the government is to cut it down in size, significantly. Do that; get rid of waste and departments that do nothing and trust will return. Meanwhile, ask Musk to fund (a few billion will be needed- he can afford it) a constitutional amendment project for term limits in the House and Senate. His legacy from achieving that would be forever. National hero stuff.

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The first step in cutting the size of the government should be to fire those 87,000 new IRS agents.

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True. And then step on over to the Department of Education and give them their one year notice to find new jobs. Return Education to the local level; towns, cities, counties and states.

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one year? how about 30 days...tops.

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I hear you but "30 days tops" is impractical to me. Unwinding an entire US Government department as bloated as the Department of Education is a major deal. You don't just lay everyone off. You wind it down logically. My take.

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But a year is too long. We can't afford to let things drag out, and get diluted in the process. 90 days tops.

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just chatter. the doe isn't going anywhere. 85% of teachers are female and they will not be disrespected nor impeded in any way. that's just not happening.

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It is a valid point you make of course. However, something needs to be done. Doing nothing is not acceptable; Getting rid of everything DOE is. Certainly it will come down to something in between. And that too could be good.

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Term limits only increases the power of the unelected, unionized federal bureaucracy who will have the institutional memory. The opposite of what is needed. Cut to the bone the administrative (aka deep) state first.

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Good comment. I come from the school of thought of doing both; hence my original opinion. I am open to anything that cuts the size of government; administratively AND those who are elected or appointed.

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Totally agree, Neera.

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Limit the Congress (both houses) to 2 terms:

1) In Office

2) In Jail

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Very funny....

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Nov 11Liked by Don Surber

It wasn't that tampon Timmy failed to connect with young male voters, it's the rumors of him connecting with males too young to vote and the possible origins of the nickname touchdown Timmy.

Horizontal Harris' best chance would have been for Zou Xiden to have waited until mid October to drop out then make her sole campaign ad a brief " I will be spending the next few weeks getting up to speed on what needs to be done for the country. The only campaign promises I make at this time are that I won't do anything Trump would."

With that she could have doubled her support base over her performance in 2020.

I now await the mostly peaceful protests that they have planned. We may soon be living like Israelis in Amsterdam. Stay safe and keep your head on a swivel.

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They "shitstym" does occassionally work and enough people voted against the BS fed to us for too many years.

Elon made a bad business deal buying the overpriced 44-billion-dollar Twitter. The X-man put himself on the hook for all of us – 44 billion dollars’ worth – to save free speech. Thank you, Elon.

But, if he (and Trump) think we should create a new agency (D.O.G.E.) to audit the inefficiency of too many agencies, that should be a sign something is amiss. We don’t need a new agency for anything. All we need is a full audit on these mostly unconstitutional agencies.

We’ll watch and see, but if a new agency is formed, I sure hope there are some snoopy journalists questioning this: https://lizlasorte.substack.com/p/congratulations-president-trump-hes?r=76q58

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I understand your comment but who is going to do the audit, the GOP? The Dems? No, they are too much of the problem to do so. Musk doesn't throw money around lightly and I doubt he was surprised when buying Twitter. Just because it had an inflated value then doesn't mean it will always be overvalued. Stay tuned. Regardless of what people say, Twitter/X is the gold standard in social media and will stay so for a very long time. Likewise, you cannot put a value on freedom of speech either. Musk's fans are very loyal and he is a winner at life so who knows where X will end up. Remember, his net worth jumped $30B in the week following Trumps win.

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We have an inspector general that is supposed to perform those audits already. Clean house there first, then make them do their jobs.

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Those inspector generals rarely have the balls to truly buck their agencies.

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Not agency IG's, there is a separate office overall.

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Or, we get rid of all of the useless and redundant agencies and departments and just keep the DOGE, to stand guard over the operation of government as it was meant to be.

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As I understand it Elon will accept no wages for running this department and it may even sunset itself when the time is right.

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