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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: WiltonKnight   😊 😞
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Subject: I *can't* call this one
Date: 11/04/24 4:31 PM
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Yep. Yes. I know. It's like learning there's no Santa. You People are used to me showing you the way and usually calling it right - and way early.

This one - nope. You People are so tribal now that I can't keep track of the sunnis, Shias, muftis, croats, serbs and all the other sects you have pledged allegiance to.

My "guts" tell me it's going Trump and I've felt that over a week now.

BUT I can't rid myself of the feeling that this abortion thing is going to bring it in for Harris (or, "Kamala" as disrespectful paternalistic White Liberals call her)

THEN.....

I think the BushCheneyObamaPelosiGoldman get out the vote machine is really much better than Trump's - -- BUT the passion for him - is greater than for her.

I can't call it.

Methinks tomorrow night we won't know. IF it's true that there's 50 million - that means what, 30% of the vote is in those envelopes? I can't imagine how those will be counted by tomorrow night. I feel what matters most - IF there isn't a huge clear winner tomorrow night will be precincts reporting and hints. Example: If Trump's Ohio margin is BIGGER than poll'd - I feel that means he wins PA and certainly, smaller margin Ohio means trouble in PA. Other hints I'll be looking for - is Virginia too close to call and for how long? Ditto North Carolina and Wisconsin.

I won't even try to predict surprise states.

Anyhow - love me hate me like me ignore me - I have always enjoyed watching these things with you guys - especially Dope 1 and Lurker but you liberals also. Hope you all are safe tomorrow and in the end - relax. America is still superior to the world - by a mile. We could elect Bugs Bunny and Europe is still a pimple on our ass, while Asia - maybe a pimple on our face at best.

America is still the Big Dog.


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