Tuesday is Election Day … and day that many of us have been anticipating for a long time. In my opinion, our process is too long and too expensive. That aside, it remains an important day. I encourage all to vote with their head.
To many people – a mixture of independents and partisans – this election has been a national embarrassment. One of my fears is that this may become the new normal. Even though embarrassing, I encourage people to vote, and not leaving their ballot blank. If that means holding your nose in the voting booth, just do it.
This election has been so goofy, so undignified, so disrespectful, …. there is only one way (for me) to post a primer leading into Election Day … and that’s with The Onion! Enjoy!!!! … Combos are welcomed! … Any favorites?
The Onion looks back with this timeline about the election …. and a few headlines for a laugh. After all, many of us can use one.
Nation’s still-undecided voters: “Help! We can’t get our car seatbelts off.”
Trump makes last-minute push to appeal to whites
Michelle Obama tosses a bunch of Barack’s old number 44 jerseys
Undecided voter waiting until he hears the same responses for the seventh time before making a decision
Trump raises concern over members of urban communities voting more than zero times
Anthony Weiner sends apology sext to entire Clinton campaign
Intergalactic law enforcement places energy shackles on Hillary Clinton
Trump complains entire personality is against him
New heavy-duty voting machine allows Americans to take out frustrations on it before casting vote
Teary-eyed Tim Kaine asks Clinton if his hair will grow back before Election Day
Mike Pence visits small town hit hard by kids seeing R-rated movies
Nation puts 2016 election in perspective by reminding itself some species of sea turtles get eaten by birds just seconds after they hatch
Trump hold strategy meeting with campaign’s top militia leaders ahead of the election
Clinton delivers stump speech in Moscow warehouse in effort to appeal to Russian hackers
Election Day is the only time most Americans in same room with person support other candidate
Anthropologists discover isolated tribe of joyful Americans in remote village untroubled by 2016 election.
A Frank Angle 
Boy, I wish I were one of those joyful Americans in that remote village, Frank! I read this weekend that even The Onion staff was having a hard time finding any humor in all of this.
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Cathy,
Oh yes … the remote village sounds wonderful! For a while, I imagine the election was a gold mine for The Onion’s staff … but it’s gone on so long, which has to challenge creativity.
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I’m surprised that The Onion didn’t jump on the fact that Trump’s staff took away his Twitter account – because they did, you know.
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I’m not sure the staff can keep up with all the material Trump provides.
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Business as usual…
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Yep.
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Just let me know when it’s over.
(and already looking for a remote location before it starts up again.)
Politicians, lawyers, and car salesmen…
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Mouse,
Oh yes … 2020 starts Wednesday, but without the commercials.
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I wonder if this is going to be one of those, “Where were you when the winner of the Presidential election of 2016 was announced”, moments. You know, remembering where you were when the O.J. simpson verdict was announced? I seriously don’t know where to hide…under the bed, under a huge mound of candy bars, under a rock? Sigh…politics.
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Suzanne,
I haven’t thought about it in that way … hmmm … but I would tend to say no … then again, that would be different for everyone … but hiding is a great option!
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It’s an option I’m seriously entertaining.
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Ear plugs, unplugged media, remote village….Cathy U is absolutely right: it is going to be business as usual…with or without us. I remain hopeful that there are more “withs” who will demand and expect better of not only our elected and/or appointed politicians but from our individual selves as well. xoxoxcheers to you aFa.
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Raye,
I agree with the business as usual sentiment … which is very sad. Cheers to you in Portland!
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Lots of splats, but “Trump raises concern over members of urban communities voting more than zero times” hit me and my wife at the same time.
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Tim,
Given the number of potential hits, I was hoping for several splats.
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Thanks for the laugh. One more day.
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Merril
For this election, I felt laughter was the order of the day … well, besides the thought of no-ads Wednesday!
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I’m pretty sure “Without Me” by Eminem should’ve been Trump’s campaign theme: “Now this looks like a job for me / So everybody just follow me / ‘Cause we need a little controversy / ‘Cause it feels so empty without me…”
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Mo,
Good one … so here’s the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVkUvmDQ3HY
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Best of luck!
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Kayjai,
We need it because (IMO) this election has brought out the worst in people.
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Sad but I couldn’t help chuckling. So glad we are down for the count I am exhausted. I just heard one of the women in the house reserve a cab for us to be at the polls at 6:30 am. Yes I want it to be over with but I don’t like that early morning get up in the cold and get out. But our niece has to vote then go to school.
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Kim,
The intent was laughter … so glad it worked for you. We need a chance to laugh at everyone … Besides, I tried to be balanced in my selections.
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Oh I know. 😉
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Your elections go on way too long, no wonder people don’t want to vote. Voting is compulsory in Australia. That isn’t perfect either, but it does mean that most people have a say. Please don’t elect Trump!
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Debra,
Part of the reason how system goes on so long is that we don’t have a parliamentary system where a party suddenly loses a majority, thus a call for an election. (That’s simplifying) … so the dates are locked in here. .. but still, too damn long!
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Thanks for the laughter, Frank…) I’m afraid we’re going to need our sense of humor in days and months to come, regardless of who wins this one term election.
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George,
Humor is absolutely necessary before and after the results … it helps temper whatever! … well, at least for those of us that have a sense of humor.
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Please could you check out my post on the election, mostly if you’re voting Trump as I’d love for you to read a British opinion on the matter. But those of you who support Hillary, id love your feedback!
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Cholkwalker,
Welcome … and I did. Thanks.
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The most important thing is to remember that ultimately, we all need to get a long afterwards. I’ve got five ways to make sure we do that. https://bossinthemiddle.com/2016/11/07/5-ways-to-live-in-harmony-after-a-tough-choice-an-election-special/
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Boss,
Interesting 5 points … but they include things the partisan reps have not been doing in recent years …. but time will tell if they change.
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Exactly. The fact that each of the main parties don’t respect each other enough to actively listen, leads to further division.
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It’s pretty frightening that one of them will be president of this country.
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I’m not sure what happened last night with the election. The next four years will be difficult for you and other Americans.
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Catherine,
It is what it is … Besides, I just posted some thoughts as you were commenting. Thanks.
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I’m reading your thoughts now.
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