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Post by 4speedy on Oct 19, 2024 7:04:25 GMT -6
Can any of the DC women tell me what the trucks were doing last night? I’m visiting DD and we were cutting through China town last night and a bunch of semi trucks had traffic at a stand still. I don’t remember what street we were on but we were in the vicinity of H Street and maybe walking from 10th to 5th. There were probably 40-50 trucks stopped, even when the traffic lights turned green. Is this a regular thing or were they protesting something. If so, what was it?
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Post by elle on Oct 19, 2024 7:19:02 GMT -6
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Post by justbecause on Oct 19, 2024 7:53:38 GMT -6
Penzey’s spices is doing a $50 gift card for $35 in honor of TFG being the worst.
Just did some Christmas shopping!
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Post by treeofheaven on Oct 19, 2024 9:11:28 GMT -6
This sounds potentially major Oof. I don't like this at all. |
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Post by 4speedy on Oct 19, 2024 11:22:09 GMT -6
Can any of the DC women tell me what the trucks were doing last night? I’m visiting DD and we were cutting through China town last night and a bunch of semi trucks had traffic at a stand still. I don’t remember what street we were on but we were in the vicinity of H Street and maybe walking from 10th to 5th. There were probably 40-50 trucks stopped, even when the traffic lights turned green. Is this a regular thing or were they protesting something. If so, what was it? I’m seeing that there was a running race kind of near there this morning, maybe it was related to staging? I’m otherwise not seeing any alerts or mentions about it, so just another day in DC 🤷♀️ This is what it looked like last night. We walked for several blocks and the trucks were stopped as far as we could see up and down the street. It didn’t seem like they were there for a purpose. Attachment Deleted |
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Post by thechickencoop on Oct 19, 2024 11:40:35 GMT -6
This year is the first year I’ve seen signs in yards in my particular neighborhood and it’s a pretty diverse neighborhood but leans more BIPOC than white. My county goes blue most years. Not surprisingly most of the signs are for Trump because I almost feel like they feel the need to be loud and proud this year. We have a few Harris signs but I think people around here worry more about what will happen if they put those signs out because I’m 90% sure the Harris signs are in front of the white peoples houses I think its also cost. My dad had messaged me asking where to buy signs and I sent him the link and he was like “$20 dollas?” 😂 I know it might seem insignificant to others but buying signs with the risk of them getting stolen hurts my heart bc omg that could have been $20 in groceries. Maybe that’s why people don’t buy them over here 😂 But I’m glad people are enthusiastic and saying their support loudly that way. See if your local county or town has a democratic club headquarters. Ours is right in my town for the county and they have signs for all of the races for free to pick up. |
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Post by miawallace on Oct 19, 2024 12:02:31 GMT -6
I think its also cost. My dad had messaged me asking where to buy signs and I sent him the link and he was like “$20 dollas?” 😂 I know it might seem insignificant to others but buying signs with the risk of them getting stolen hurts my heart bc omg that could have been $20 in groceries. Maybe that’s why people don’t buy them over here 😂 But I’m glad people are enthusiastic and saying their support loudly that way. See if your local county or town has a democratic club headquarters. Ours is right in my town for the county and they have signs for all of the races for free to pick up. Nice. Thank you. I’ll see if I can find one for my dad. He’s so pumped for MVP. Loves her! I should have assumed this bc my district office were giving away the Whitesides signs. So now I’m wondering if they have signs I can snag for my dad. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 19, 2024 12:49:43 GMT -6
I saw a sign that said "You can't fix stupid, but you can't vote it out" next to a TFG sign. So I think their definition of stupid needs some work. So close to the point. That is how I feel when I read the signs for the neighbor who has a homemade "protect the constitution" sign and then all the other garbage signs he puts out with it. So close. Their tunnel vision is real and concerning. |
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Post by clucky on Oct 19, 2024 12:52:15 GMT -6
Walz is coming here again today. His timing is kind of bad, as it is starting before the football game is over. Hopefully that they are getting clobbered will be to his benefit. Even though I signed up when the text came, I can't make it as I have to be at my kid's soccer game.
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Post by elle on Oct 19, 2024 16:20:13 GMT -6
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Post by miawallace on Oct 19, 2024 18:33:18 GMT -6
The 4 seasons landscaping shit will never not make cackle.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 19, 2024 18:37:10 GMT -6
The 4 seasons landscaping shit will never not make cackle. I hope they are prepped for another press conference next month. |
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Post by miawallace on Oct 19, 2024 18:38:48 GMT -6
The 4 seasons landscaping shit will never not make cackle. I hope they are prepped for another press conference next month. s I was telling my husband that whenever I feel down I just watch the Four Seasons Total Landscaping thing and I feel so much better about myself. It will never not be funny. |
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Post by elle on Oct 19, 2024 18:42:43 GMT -6
I just can't. This is not a fucking gameshow.
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Post by athn64 on Oct 19, 2024 18:45:09 GMT -6
I just can't. This is not a fucking gameshow. Is that even legal? |
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Post by elle on Oct 19, 2024 18:49:59 GMT -6
I just can't. This is not a fucking gameshow. Is that even legal? I can't imagine it is but what the hell do I know. |
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Post by klw on Oct 19, 2024 21:52:05 GMT -6
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Post by crimsonandclover on Oct 20, 2024 3:33:16 GMT -6
I just can't. This is not a fucking gameshow. Is that even legal? Well, its not actually for their votes, it's a drawing from people who signed his stupid petition. The overlap between those people and those voting for TFG is probably 100%, but he's not paying them for their votes. |
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Post by cnf on Oct 20, 2024 4:47:02 GMT -6
I just can't. This is not a fucking gameshow. Is that even legal? My first thought too. Seems like he is literally buying votes and flaunting it. |
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Post by cnf on Oct 20, 2024 4:50:47 GMT -6
Man, Obama clearly HATES TFG. He gets so riled up and he was always so unflappable as president. I kind of love feisty Obama. |
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Post by pearbear on Oct 20, 2024 6:16:23 GMT -6
It’s Kamala’s 60th birthday today! 🎂 I donated $60 to the campaign in honor of the day.
And it turns out that she and my H share the same bday, so that’s fun.
P.S. I really really loathe Elon. I wish he’d board one of his rockets and shoot himself into space, ugh!
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Post by 4speedy on Oct 20, 2024 6:26:36 GMT -6
I signed the Elon petition. So did my husband, daughter and my 15 yo son, who swore he was 18. I encourage everyone here to sign it. Make a real meaningless mess out of it so it doesn’t reflect actual voters. I also hope somebody here gets some of his money.
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Post by jaygee on Oct 20, 2024 8:36:01 GMT -6
It feels very much like “the calls are coming from inside the house” in respect to all the energy focused on TikTok being the biggest threat and Elon owns Twitter/X.
And I know that TikTok is problematic in all sorts of ways. But oh my god - this guy owns a social media site and is interfering with our election.
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Post by sweptaway on Oct 20, 2024 8:49:54 GMT -6
Apparently Trump is working a McDonald's 15 minutes from my house this afternoon 🤢🤢
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Post by enchanted on Oct 20, 2024 9:03:36 GMT -6
Man, Obama clearly HATES TFG. He gets so riled up and he was always so unflappable as president. I kind of love feisty Obama. The guy put his kids' lives at risk. FLOTUS Obama has said she will never forgive Felon because of it. I can't blame either of them for hating him for that alone, though I'm sure that's not their only reason. |
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Post by notblanche on Oct 20, 2024 19:03:08 GMT -6
We took the kids to a crowded fall festival this weekend where I overheard a mom say, “This is the bad place.” And I felt that. |
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Post by coffeecake on Oct 20, 2024 19:16:56 GMT -6
Maybe this is why the laundry seems to multiply, no matter how many loads I fold and put away. |
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Post by sewf on Oct 20, 2024 19:55:27 GMT -6
Maybe this is why the laundry seems to multiply, no matter how many loads I fold and put away. Maybe, but thank you for reminding me I have a load in the washer that needs to be moved to the dryer 😂 |
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Post by klw on Oct 21, 2024 5:32:33 GMT -6
I’m curious if the actual employees of the store had to lose a day of pay because of this?
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Post by geekygirly on Oct 21, 2024 6:20:54 GMT -6
I’m curious if the actual employees of the store had to lose a day of pay because of this? I know folks who live in that area and said it caused a traffic nightmare for hours. |
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