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nolabear

(43,291 posts)
Sun Nov 3, 2024, 08:08 PM Nov 3

My God. Election HQ in Maricopa County is a fortress. [View all]

Six foot fence, barbed wire topped, cameras, snipers on Tuesday, this is madness.

And you know this has nothing to do with Democrats. Cultists are at war with the democratic process. Literal war. Does it stop when he’s beaten and gone or is this a permanent nightmare?

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Well based on how much they spent to secure it I doubt they will reverse it anytime soon 😂 Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 3 #1
Yes. I forgot drones. nolabear Nov 3 #3
They do not mess around! rogerballard Nov 3 #2
Now I'm concerned about vehicles carrying ballots. nolabear Nov 3 #7
As crazy as this election is I wouldn't be surprised if the vehicles carrying ballots have a police escort! Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 3 #14
Maybe armored vehicles too? Attilatheblond Nov 3 #27
Only one side threatens violence PJMcK Nov 3 #4
Oh I have. We vote early, thank goodness! nolabear Nov 3 #9
Don't insult anarchists - they're principaled orthoclad Nov 3 #25
It's not madness, it's preparation. BannonsLiver Nov 3 #5
Oh I agree. But what a damnable situation. nolabear Nov 3 #10
Madness that it's necessary. wnylib Nov 3 #22
"Normalcy" ain't nevuh comin back orthoclad Nov 3 #26
The fever will break this cycle. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #6
I'm not sure anyone really cares about him. nolabear Nov 3 #11
Jr. has ZERO charisma! Espoir Nov 3 #17
Wait....did Senior have charisma? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #32
They will move on to NASCAR. Like they used to do.. Klarkashton Nov 3 #12
It was fun to dress up in Trump regalia and tailgate this political season. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #13
Vance is still waiting in the wings. The American Oligarchs not likely to give up ruling thru puppets any time soon Attilatheblond Nov 3 #29
You, my friend, are cynically honest. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #33
Perhaps we had the same teacher; that word has been applied to me also, but sometimes I get to the point quickly. Attilatheblond Nov 4 #49
It has to be. Crazy maga. Klarkashton Nov 3 #8
Don't forget about the crazy Evangelical nutcases -- I'm sure they will attempt to find another stooge to get them Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 3 #15
Thats what I dont get about them Blue_Roses Nov 4 #44
They have rose colored glasses on. They simply believe what they are told. nt Jmb 4 Harris-Walz Nov 4 #50
This country has a very different feel than the one I grew up in. nt BootinUp Nov 3 #16
⬆️ sprinkleeninow Nov 3 #34
I think it could change with a vengeance, this cycle. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #35
I am very hopeful. nt BootinUp Nov 3 #37
It's defense AGAINST madness. dchill Nov 3 #18
Arizona is one of the most gun friendly states in the union Aviation Pro Nov 3 #19
How do you hunt with a tank? OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #40
Nowadays it would be 120MM sabot rounds Aviation Pro Nov 3 #41
What in the hell Blue_Roses Nov 4 #45
Because is their answer Aviation Pro Nov 4 #46
Maybe I should have worded that Blue_Roses Nov 4 #47
That's how Bexar Elections is LeftInTX Nov 3 #20
From a safe distance, take some pics Warpy Nov 3 #21
There are signs about no photography AZSkiffyGeek Nov 3 #30
As long as Putin and his puppets want this "war" to continue... SleeplessinSoCal Nov 3 #23
You permanent nightmare? AKwannabe Nov 3 #24
This shit never happened before Asshole 45 and his deranged cult stole power. Initech Nov 3 #28
Fortress is good. Hope for the best but prepare for the worst. Aussie105 Nov 3 #31
I truly hope all will be safe when they vote. Dave Id Nov 3 #36
My sister is an election judge at a voting location in Maricopa County rustysgurl Nov 3 #38
She's a brave woman. nolabear Nov 4 #43
I believe in "woo". White light ✨️ of protection for her, and the whole polling place! electric_blue68 Nov 4 #48
A swing county and the fastest growing county in America, allegedly... littlemissmartypants Nov 3 #39
No matter what happens, these people are still out there. Sneederbunk Nov 3 #42
It lasts until he passes to the great beneath. Sneederbunk Nov 4 #51
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