We wish we could say good morrow to you, readers, but it most assuredly isn't. Donald Trump won the election and his Legion of Doom is slowly building . While Yr Volpe prides himself on being an enthusiastic (if sarcastic) optimist, we're still working on processing this gut punch. As it stands we're still wading through the depression stage of grief; maybe once the rage bomb drops we'll progress through anger, but this week we just can't.
Incidentally, as a pasty-skinned old white guy, I have not experienced any particular harassment in the street.
However, a very nice lady who has been conducting free basic Spanish classes at the local library is a victim. She and her son, both born in the United States, were confronted by some asshole yelling at them to "go home."
Yes the Peoples republic of Iowa City in the eastern, more sane part of Iowa ( and where I went to colleges) is still so liberal that gay people there don't even have to pretend to be straight!
Repeat after me: Trump did NOT win the popular vote!Also, to pick up the thread from a different story: was the process subverted?http://www.politicususa.com...EDIT: I just re-read that article---too much innuendo, not enough fact. We really need some good investigative reporters. I believe the election is suspect enough to be contested.
Do you have crackers at thanksgiving? Coz cracker jokes cannot help but add cheer to a table. And it's hard to be angry with someone who's wearing a paper crown.
Tell them you'd rather talk to them than listen to teevee, then turn it off, and get their oral histories. Ask lots of questions.Incidentally: I loved the way you phrased your question.
Incidentally, as a pasty-skinned old white guy, I have not experienced any particular harassment in the street.
However, a very nice lady who has been conducting free basic Spanish classes at the local library is a victim. She and her son, both born in the United States, were confronted by some asshole yelling at them to "go home."
So America is getting great again already.
Oh, Donald tactics! Sometimes, they say, you have to act like the enemy to defeat the enemy....
Be kind - they may not still be the gods you left...
Sort of:"How 'bout them Cubbies? So whose curse goes next?"
Yes the Peoples republic of Iowa City in the eastern, more sane part of Iowa ( and where I went to colleges) is still so liberal that gay people there don't even have to pretend to be straight!
I'm bad at ignoring, so I give them one warning that I'll walk out and then do it - walk around the block, take a drive, whatever.
She's a brave soul. I hope it works out for your family.And in case she missed the BBC last night, 'François has bought a large cheese.'
Et un œuf dur!
Fake vanilla, because the people who sell the real stuff have radical ideas:
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Repeat after me: Trump did NOT win the popular vote!Also, to pick up the thread from a different story: was the process subverted?http://www.politicususa.com...EDIT: I just re-read that article---too much innuendo, not enough fact. We really need some good investigative reporters. I believe the election is suspect enough to be contested.
And then announce that the chocolate ration has been decreased increased to 20 grammes.
Do you have crackers at thanksgiving? Coz cracker jokes cannot help but add cheer to a table. And it's hard to be angry with someone who's wearing a paper crown.
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Tell them you'd rather talk to them than listen to teevee, then turn it off, and get their oral histories. Ask lots of questions.Incidentally: I loved the way you phrased your question.
An alcoholic stupor from the second you walk in the door. I'm a happy drunk though, so maybe that doesn't work for everyone.