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BlueKota

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30. I agree that she should have let the poll worker

Sat Nov 2, 2024, 06:18 PM

Nov 2024

go after him.

She and I were a lot different in how we handled parochial school I cowered from a number of my teachers, and tried to dissappear inside my own head. She stood her ground. Oddly enough they went after me, more than they did her. I guess it was because they knew I was more vulnerable and an easier target.

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My Sister Had An older Guy [View all] BlueKota Nov 2024 OP

Your sister's response was good, but really. How the fuck dare the guy? Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #1

I know. BlueKota Nov 2024 #2

Trumpers think they should rule the world, that only they matter. nt SunSeeker Nov 2024 #83

Really, what an obnoxious creep. appalachiablue Nov 2024 #23

Trumpers think they're above everything. sakabatou Nov 2024 #52

It is well passed time to put the old patriarchy to bed. pandr32 Nov 2024 #80

Men are so yesteryear. The future is female. OMGWTF Nov 2024 #81

I would have just said "GTF away." RandySF Nov 2024 #3

I would have been tempted to do the same BlueKota Nov 2024 #14

I'd have been tempted ... krkaufman Nov 2024 #60

Some older guys have a mildly invasive sense of humor. John1956PA Nov 2024 #4

I think I understand. BlueKota Nov 2024 #16

It's pretty rude, especially when it's directed at younger women. meadowlander Nov 2024 #28

And you know he doesn't do that to men. Creepy. Nt spooky3 Nov 2024 #43

Wow, I have an eight foot rule at the ATM. LisaM Nov 2024 #57

Same here. People deserve privacy and their personal space. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 2024 #59

That is way beyond rudeness. It's intrusion where he had no business being. It's also illegal. Scrivener7 Nov 2024 #44

THIS!!!! mysitcfairy Nov 2024 #82

Far enough that it ought to have caught the attention of a Democratic poll watcher--- Jack Valentino Nov 2024 #61

I was doing a crossword in a train in Germany about thirty years ago DFW Nov 2024 #64

Yeah, I'm afraid my logic circuits would've burned out and my loud-voiced Get The Fuck Away From Me Asshole circuits NBachers Nov 2024 #5

Yeah they claim to be patriots BlueKota Nov 2024 #18

I have no doubt what I would have done. get the fuck out of my face now. Evolve Dammit Nov 2024 #40

I would have screamed and embarrassed the MAGAt mightily. Sneederbunk Nov 2024 #6

ME TOO!!! AZ8theist Nov 2024 #9

"Don't touch me THERE!!" (in your outdoor voice) usually works..... n/t lastlib Nov 2024 #17

🤣 BlueKota Nov 2024 #24

That would have been good. BlueKota Nov 2024 #20

I hope I would also have caused quite a scene. TNNurse Nov 2024 #65

The nerve of that guy! HeartsCanHope Nov 2024 #7

I think my response would have been Captain Zero Nov 2024 #8

Perfect! ShazzieB Nov 2024 #10

Sorry, that's just too mild a response for that prick..... AZ8theist Nov 2024 #11

They really think rules don't apply to them. BlueKota Nov 2024 #25

apparently the rules didn't apply in that case Skittles Nov 2024 #55

That, and my elbow would have added a very pointed expression of displeasure at being crowded by a stranger. Attilatheblond Nov 2024 #51

I will! She has always been good at comebacks. BlueKota Nov 2024 #22

We live in a red area that went for Trump the last two times 70-30. As we have open primaries, surfered Nov 2024 #12

The district I live in is a very red part of New York State. BlueKota Nov 2024 #27

Good for her LiberalFighter Nov 2024 #13

She must've spent as much time kneeling on marble flors as I did Warpy Nov 2024 #15

I agree that she should have let the poll worker BlueKota Nov 2024 #30

I would be tempted to step on both his feet milestogo Nov 2024 #19

I would have been tempted to say BlueKota Nov 2024 #31

i would have had a more salty exchange at the top of my voice . i am glad i vote by mail. AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #21

They think they're special. BlueKota Nov 2024 #32

he would never do that to a man ZonkerHarris Nov 2024 #26

You're right! BlueKota Nov 2024 #33

You are correct. No nuts dickwads are too scared to do that. JanMichael Nov 2024 #38

That's downright illegal isn"t it? whathehell Nov 2024 #29

I think it is illegal. BlueKota Nov 2024 #34

Yes, the secrecy of the ballot box -- Very important whathehell Nov 2024 #42

I've had MAGAs say their vote will cancel out mine but I also donate and volunteered... so maybe my efforts BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2024 #35

I don't think they realize our vote cancels out their's BlueKota Nov 2024 #48

She should have contacted a poll worker immediately. Hope22 Nov 2024 #36

The poll worker did come over BlueKota Nov 2024 #50

Speaking as a poll worker. Hope22 Nov 2024 #58

That is exactly why she didn't want the poll worker to confront him. SunSeeker Nov 2024 #84

I'm sorry she had this experience. I really am. Hope22 Nov 2024 #88

He should have not been allowed to vote then. JanMichael Nov 2024 #37

Definitely a dipshit BlueKota Nov 2024 #49

BlueKota........ Upthevibe Nov 2024 #39

New York BlueKota Nov 2024 #45

Hindsight is 20/20 but it would have been nice if she Ferrets are Cool Nov 2024 #41

😂 BlueKota Nov 2024 #46

This shouldn't be POSSIBLE. It's like American public restrooms with the gaps. notroot Nov 2024 #47

Me too BlueKota Nov 2024 #74

I just finished Election Commissioner training mysitcfairy Nov 2024 #53

This really bothered me. mysitcfairy Nov 2024 #73

Would have been fun to tell him today's vote cancels his, and her Tuesday vote will put her one up megapuzzler Nov 2024 #54

If he had tried that on my Ex . . . SarcasticSatyr Nov 2024 #56

COOL! Your sister handled it Well... I would Cha Nov 2024 #62

I would have made a scene and fucked that guy's... 2naSalit Nov 2024 #63

When I read your thread title... PCIntern Nov 2024 #66

Yeah SocialDemocrat61 Nov 2024 #68

Talking back to the nuns. I am in love with your sister. My soulmate. twodogsbarking Nov 2024 #67

I wish I had her courage back then. BlueKota Nov 2024 #75

They can't get us any more. Have a great day. twodogsbarking Nov 2024 #76

Good point. You too! BlueKota Nov 2024 #78

Being illogical isn't the issue here. Illegally reading someone's ballot and harassing a voter are the issues. Martin68 Nov 2024 #69

Yes! Isn't voter intimidation/harassment a crime? nt SunSeeker Nov 2024 #85

If I were Columbo... Hugin Nov 2024 #70

Good to keep an eye on things. twodogsbarking Nov 2024 #71

My Republican aunt used to say I was "wasting my vote". louis-t Nov 2024 #72

I have a cousin who won't vote at all because he BlueKota Nov 2024 #77

so maybe he didn't have a wife to boss around 4catsmom Nov 2024 #79

Magats are shameless. iemanja Nov 2024 #86

Excellent sky1 Nov 2024 #87