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[LSCII]

If they respond to re-election as you think they will their party won't win a presidential election for very long time to come. People aren't going to vote for a candidate whose party can be associated with this kind of behavior.

Huh?

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

The issue was online safety and trust, no? I fail to see the issue. If people are willing and able to file taxes electronically, why not voting?

The IRS already knows for most people what they made and what they owe. The reason why it's so complicated is because a lot of tax filing companies pushed hard to keep it that way.

The negative effects of having your tax returns altered vs having your vote altered are nowhere near equal.

Most of the info you'd want to keep private on your returns has already been leaked online thrice over from a bunch of different companies.

 

[LouJersey]

I just read cities are prepping for riots on election night.

I would imagine you are correct, because why not be able to get out some aggression and steal some new stuff? Why not torch your Stop N Shop down the street so you have to drive ten miles to one. I've been through I think eleven elections now, and boo hoo you don't always get what you want, and someone you still manage to survive.

 

[LouJersey]

I am curious given what has been going on why you seem to think this is only a one way thing. Quite a selective intake of information...

Being non-affiliated I can honestly say it will be far worse if a new regime gets in, not status quo.

 

[LouJersey]

I know my rights. Laws and what will happen if anyone steps on my property. Sounds extreme but extreme things are happening in the streets and I won’t allow my families to become victims cuz some people are having a tantrum.

I live in a household that went from zero fire arms owned to six, and I am not a fan of guns.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I would imagine you are correct, because why not be able to get out some aggression and steal some new stuff? Why not torch your Stop N Shop down the street so you have to drive ten miles to one. I've been through I think eleven elections now, and boo hoo you don't always get what you want, and someone you still manage to survive.

Yeah, I agree with this.

Everyone has their views and opinions. Provoking violence, fear, or burning property is f***ing stupid. As a country, we're supposed to be better than that.

I give cable news a lot of the blame. 24 hour news cycles constantly working people's emotions for viewership is not good for humanity. Now...I could also blame someone else who may or may not happen to be running for re-election...but the problem goes beyond that.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I live in a household that went from zero fire arms owned to six, and I am not a fan of guns.

Really? From zero to SIX? You think there's ever going to be a scenario in which you need six weapons to protect yourself? Do you have information on a politician that we don't know about? lol

 

[Windy River]

Well Apple can just f*** right off

I've watched "A Charlie Brown Christmas" every.single.year. since it was first aired in 1965. Now the streak is over. Thanks Apple.

Can’t you just pay to watch it on Apple?

 

[Seidenbergy]

The negative effects of having your tax returns altered vs having your vote altered are nowhere near equal.

You're right. Altered tax returns can result in an audit at best, prison at worst....for the taxpayer.

If my vote gets switched, as much as people would freak out like it's the end of the world, it really wouldn't matter and certainly wouldn't result in me having to try to prove my innocence to stay out of jail.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Being non-affiliated I can honestly say it will be far worse if a new regime gets in, not status quo.

That's how I tend to think.

Obviously there's been a ton of bullshit from all sides lately, but one side has had the NRA telling them weapons getting taken away is imminent and they need to stock up...for like 4 decades.

 

[LouJersey]

Really? From zero to SIX? You think there's ever going to be a scenario in which you need six weapons to protect yourself? Do you have information on a politician that we don't know about? lol

Son is a police officer, so there is two....plus he has four personal lol. You would be amazed at the target shooting they are required to do, with some various models. Wife and I relented on the no guns in the house (personal ones) after the past four years....too much craziness.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

I work for one of the largest construction companies in the country and we have been working on plans for civil unrest after the election for a month or more. Most of our sites are in mega Cory downtowns so that has something to do with it.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Can’t you just pay to watch it on Apple?

Or buy the DVD.

Those are still a thing, right?

I'm 32...time has passed me by already. lol

 

[LouJersey]

That's how I tend to think.

Obviously there's been a ton of bullshit from all sides lately, but one side has had the NRA telling them weapons getting taken away is imminent and they need to stock up...for like 4 decades.

Zero doubt in my mind we could have some real bad situations break out especially if they think the current regime got jobbed and the current regime incites it....woof.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

You're right. Altered tax returns can result in an audit at best, prison at worst....for the taxpayer.

If my vote gets switched, as much as people would freak out like it's the end of the world, it really wouldn't matter and certainly wouldn't result in me having to try to prove my innocence to stay out of jail.

There's a reason why you are given your own copy of your return when you e-file.

Pretty easy to verify if your taxes were altered after you sent them.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Son is a police officer, so there is two....plus he has four personal lol. You would be amazed at the target shooting they are required to do, with some various models. Wife and I relented on the no guns in the house (personal ones) after the past four years....too much craziness.

I still don't have one, but I will admit I have thought about it.

Just strange. Guns were NEVER an option in my house growing up. My dad is very right leaning politically, but absolutely hates guns.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

That's how I tend to think.

Obviously there's been a ton of bullshit from all sides lately, but one side has had the NRA telling them weapons getting taken away is imminent and they need to stock up...for like 4 decades.

I'm trying to remember, did the NRA get in trouble a few years back for having money funneled through it from foreign sources?

 

[Seidenbergy]

There's a reason why you are given your own copy of your return when you e-file.

Pretty easy to verify if your taxes were altered after you sent them.

It could easily be made the same with your ballot.

 

[LouJersey]

I still don't have one, but I will admit I have thought about it.

Just strange. Guns were NEVER an option in my house growing up. My dad is very right leaning politically, but absolutely hates guns.

Same. I don't like them. I have gone shooting a lot and it's just an uneasy feeling (for me anyways). I was going to get a hand gun permit, just haven't made it a priority and I just don't like handling them in general

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Zero doubt in my mind we could have some real bad situations break out especially if they think the current regime got jobbed and the current regime incites it....woof.

Quite honestly, the "winning side" almost has a responsibility to stay off the street and try to be peacemakers for a while, though I know this won't happen. Both sides have been whipped up into this super emotional state of mind and the losing side will inevitably have a minority that reacts extremely poorly. If your guy wins, take the victory, and don't cause any trouble beyond self-defense.

Sounds really subordinate but that's the way people are going to protect themselves and their families. Save the real celebration until January perhaps, whether it be the first term for a new President or the second term for the incumbent.

 

[Morris Wanchuk]

After almost getting laid off at work a few years ago I sat down and got really educated on the affordable care act. Like went deep into reading about it and how it works. Is it perfect? No, but anything being proposed to replace it is garbage. I vowed to never vote for the other party again until they came up with something better. Still waiting 8 years later. To me, even though I have a job the ACA is the single biggest risk to my family and our financial wellbeing. Ironically it very much benefits low income people in red states too but they seem to be in a rush to get to heaven.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

Same. I don't like them. I have gone shooting a lot and it's just an uneasy feeling (for me anyways). I was going to get a hand gun permit, just haven't made it a priority and I just don't like handling them in general

It's just a completely unnatural amount of physical power. Which of course some people love.

 

[Gonzothe7thDman]

It could easily be made the same with your ballot.

Are you suggesting your vote should be linked back to you?

I really hope not.

 

[CharasLazyWrister]

I'm trying to remember, did the NRA get in trouble a few years back for having money funneled through it from foreign sources?

I am not aware of that, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[Seidenbergy]

Are you suggesting your vote should be linked back to you?

I really hope not.

It's cute that you think it isn't already.