tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post9149792578900890614..comments2024-03-10T01:26:13.595-08:00Comments on Trainride Of The Enigmas: Election DayGeo.http://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-45279105654466076332016-11-13T09:58:25.909-08:002016-11-13T09:58:25.909-08:00I got that same message, too. :(I got that same message, too. :(Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-43777245982776455662016-11-12T12:20:16.334-08:002016-11-12T12:20:16.334-08:00I'm doing ok, Susan. Thanks for asking. Not su...I'm doing ok, Susan. Thanks for asking. Not sure what's going on but one of my favorite bloggers just changed his setting so I got a "This blog is open to invited readers only" notice when I tried to visit. So I'm wary of talking politics anymore, but ok. Trust you are too.<br />As for Electoral College, you're quite right. I too think the adjustments made by Maine and Nebraska are steps in the right direction but there's a ways to go yet. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-9979446093920405402016-11-12T10:50:25.694-08:002016-11-12T10:50:25.694-08:00I was little worried about you, dude. You doing ok...I was little worried about you, dude. You doing okay? I'm still in a deep state of helpless anger and despair. How could someone like HIM be elected? This shoots all kinds of holes into my thoughts about who I thought we were as a nation. Now, all we can do is have faith and pray it isn't going to be as bad as we fear. <br /><br />As for the electoral college, I doubt if they'll ever abolish it, but what I'd like to see is the states award their electoral votes proportionately to represent the popular vote. Two states already do it that way, so why not all of us? Here in Georgia, Republicans have such a tight control of the state, no matter how I vote, every single electoral vote goes to the Republican candidate. It's frustrating. I keep on truckin' and continue to cast my votes, but quite frankly, there isn't a lot of incentive for Democrats to bother voting here, or for that matter, for Republicans to vote in states like Maryland or California. <br /><br />This, too, shall pass. Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-65220205837909226152016-11-11T16:01:43.522-08:002016-11-11T16:01:43.522-08:00Dear Friko, the Electoral College is based on an a...Dear Friko, the Electoral College is based on an antiquated, easily corrupted system that predates modern technology and has, at various times, overridden the popular vote. I favor its abolition. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-7396272873730448232016-11-11T11:50:05.939-08:002016-11-11T11:50:05.939-08:00She may have had more votes than the Orange One bu...She may have had more votes than the Orange One but that has made no iota of difference. Proportional representation, anyone?Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-25048442247957409062016-11-11T04:00:54.300-08:002016-11-11T04:00:54.300-08:00We'll do this! Our beautiful, bountiful earth ...We'll do this! Our beautiful, bountiful earth deserves it. Lisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-34198833156704792472016-11-09T20:35:51.609-08:002016-11-09T20:35:51.609-08:00I hope not, Tom, but there are 59 million voters w...I hope not, Tom, but there are 59 million voters who deserve to look as ridiculous as the thing they voted for. I'd recommend spray-Rustoleum to keep their brains from further oxidation. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-40693724286707034652016-11-09T14:13:21.283-08:002016-11-09T14:13:21.283-08:00Do you think the old bird is about to get an orang...Do you think the old bird is about to get an orange dye job on its top feathers?Tom Cochrunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046822056852446079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-85707854596888219392016-11-09T12:36:53.830-08:002016-11-09T12:36:53.830-08:00I believe Franklin thought the eagle on our Great ...I believe Franklin thought the eagle on our Great Seal looked turkey-like. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-6028773466980770102016-11-09T11:11:11.128-08:002016-11-09T11:11:11.128-08:00Wasn't Ben Franklin the guy who wanted our nat...Wasn't Ben Franklin the guy who wanted our national bird to be the turkey? How appropriate! He was right on.Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-19998183833806710332016-11-09T10:54:00.033-08:002016-11-09T10:54:00.033-08:00Thanks, Delores. With all three government branche...Thanks, Delores. With all three government branches overtaken by Republicans, it does not bode well. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-56183986592563838232016-11-09T05:47:37.895-08:002016-11-09T05:47:37.895-08:00I he heard some sad comments about the choice of ...I he heard some sad comments about the choice of candidates ...."Who do you dislike the least?" being top of the list. Well, the people have spoken...quite a few of them agreed...enough to move one candidate forward. I wish you all the best of luck with your new president. God knows you'll need it.only slightly confusedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08165115156889904978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-14747988845551527352016-11-09T04:45:38.055-08:002016-11-09T04:45:38.055-08:00Well said, Geo. I don't understand it either....Well said, Geo. I don't understand it either. It's not just the election that's making my stomach hurt today. It's seeing how far we've fallen and what this says about us as a nation. I guess we really are that stupid.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-2417881761421979842016-11-09T00:26:01.871-08:002016-11-09T00:26:01.871-08:00As do I, Emma, deflated and confused. We've wi...As do I, Emma, deflated and confused. We've witnessed the long feminist struggle for equality, wage parity and right to be heard. Now, with a population of 125 million adult women in this country, we miss the chance to elect the most qualified candidate to the White House. I don't understand it, and that scares me too --almost as much as the bloviating narcissist who's ahead in the count. Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-72674808885440965382016-11-09T00:13:19.527-08:002016-11-09T00:13:19.527-08:00Lisa, I dream of a day when all the gardens on ear...Lisa, I dream of a day when all the gardens on earth --from huge parks and plantations to potted plants on balconies-- come crunching together to restore paradise. We'll ride our houses and wave from our chimney tops. Imagine. We'll ride this out and imagine.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-16178069528165011582016-11-08T23:53:31.997-08:002016-11-08T23:53:31.997-08:00You should have voted more than once. Sorry... I&#...You should have voted more than once. Sorry... I'm feeling quite deflated and more than a little afraid right now.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-9853827675399682202016-11-08T23:43:20.259-08:002016-11-08T23:43:20.259-08:00After Brexit we in our little portion of the UK ha...After Brexit we in our little portion of the UK have decided to quietly start our own country. My garden is nearly ready to declare independence. We will be open to refugees xxLisa Southardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711376747848601409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-28746766698754212702016-11-08T22:09:24.024-08:002016-11-08T22:09:24.024-08:00O Jenny, thanks. I promised myself I wouldn't ...O Jenny, thanks. I promised myself I wouldn't look at early returns but see toxins accumulate alarmingly in the red states here. The body politic must differ somewhat from the lobster.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-78930051980130383422016-11-08T22:01:04.828-08:002016-11-08T22:01:04.828-08:00A moot point or moo point --there's an analogy...A moot point or moo point --there's an analogy in there somewhere-- but I suspect this country steered clear of good sense today.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-86313568262774180482016-11-08T21:52:53.278-08:002016-11-08T21:52:53.278-08:00EC, yes, at least the polls have closed and we get...EC, yes, at least the polls have closed and we get to shift anxieties.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-84198227387993080782016-11-08T20:03:33.741-08:002016-11-08T20:03:33.741-08:00Only you, Geo., only you. And I'm glad I get t...Only you, Geo., only you. And I'm glad I get to read it.<br /><br />Did you know there is actually a green part in a lobster? (re your reply to Mike) ... Round these parts, we avoid those "greens," as they can contain accumulated toxins. Better stick to plants!<br />jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-3128236702045675062016-11-08T19:21:30.220-08:002016-11-08T19:21:30.220-08:00Heifer and steer? Which is better eating? Steer,...Heifer and steer? Which is better eating? Steer, I think. Cows are not good for eating. <br /><br />Heifers have never had a calf, but has one and becomes a cow. A steer is a bull which has been neutered. <br /><br />I don't know if is a good analogy or not.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-80910219029480969592016-11-08T18:50:51.095-08:002016-11-08T18:50:51.095-08:00At least the looooooong election process is (final...At least the looooooong election process is (finally) drawing to a close.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-89943771412242600072016-11-08T17:23:56.737-08:002016-11-08T17:23:56.737-08:00Mike, I'll have you know Norma's got me on...Mike, I'll have you know Norma's got me on a heart-healthy diet and I only eat the green parts of animals. Of course I voted Democrat!Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7740983595962649109.post-90233908337325320172016-11-08T17:10:08.406-08:002016-11-08T17:10:08.406-08:00Um I and kin here in Montana can't figger out ...Um I and kin here in Montana can't figger out what you mean. Can you obfuscate just a tad less, and let us know if you were votin' for the heifer or the steer? 'Cause he just got back from the Rock Creek Testicle Festival (look it up on google, Geo), and might still have a couple aches and pains.<br /> <br />Cheers, Pal<br />MikeShould Fish Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13038376492887695725noreply@blogger.com