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BlueKota

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50. The poll worker did come over

Sat Nov 2, 2024, 08:41 PM

Nov 2

and asked if everything was alright. The jerk ignored her question and went and got in line to process his ballot. My sister told her what happened but she didn't want to add any more stress to the poll workers day, so told her not to feel like she had to go after him on her account.

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My Sister Had An older Guy [View all] BlueKota Nov 2 OP

Your sister's response was good, but really. How the fuck dare the guy? Scrivener7 Nov 2 #1

I know. BlueKota Nov 2 #2

Trumpers think they should rule the world, that only they matter. nt SunSeeker Nov 3 #83

Really, what an obnoxious creep. appalachiablue Nov 2 #23

Trumpers think they're above everything. sakabatou Nov 2 #52

It is well passed time to put the old patriarchy to bed. pandr32 Nov 3 #80

Men are so yesteryear. The future is female. OMGWTF Nov 3 #81

I would have just said "GTF away." RandySF Nov 2 #3

I would have been tempted to do the same BlueKota Nov 2 #14

I'd have been tempted ... krkaufman Nov 3 #60

Some older guys have a mildly invasive sense of humor. John1956PA Nov 2 #4

I think I understand. BlueKota Nov 2 #16

It's pretty rude, especially when it's directed at younger women. meadowlander Nov 2 #28

And you know he doesn't do that to men. Creepy. Nt spooky3 Nov 2 #43

Wow, I have an eight foot rule at the ATM. LisaM Nov 2 #57

Same here. People deserve privacy and their personal space. Prof. Toru Tanaka Nov 2 #59

That is way beyond rudeness. It's intrusion where he had no business being. It's also illegal. Scrivener7 Nov 2 #44

THIS!!!! mysitcfairy Nov 3 #82

Far enough that it ought to have caught the attention of a Democratic poll watcher--- Jack Valentino Nov 3 #61

I was doing a crossword in a train in Germany about thirty years ago DFW Nov 3 #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 2 #5

Yeah they claim to be patriots BlueKota Nov 2 #18

I have no doubt what I would have done. get the fuck out of my face now. Evolve Dammit Nov 2 #40

I would have screamed and embarrassed the MAGAt mightily. Sneederbunk Nov 2 #6

ME TOO!!! AZ8theist Nov 2 #9

"Don't touch me THERE!!" (in your outdoor voice) usually works..... n/t lastlib Nov 2 #17

🤣 BlueKota Nov 2 #24

That would have been good. BlueKota Nov 2 #20

I hope I would also have caused quite a scene. TNNurse Nov 3 #65

The nerve of that guy! HeartsCanHope Nov 2 #7

I think my response would have been Captain Zero Nov 2 #8

Perfect! ShazzieB Nov 2 #10

Sorry, that's just too mild a response for that prick..... AZ8theist Nov 2 #11

They really think rules don't apply to them. BlueKota Nov 2 #25

apparently the rules didn't apply in that case Skittles Nov 2 #55

That, and my elbow would have added a very pointed expression of displeasure at being crowded by a stranger. Attilatheblond Nov 2 #51

I will! She has always been good at comebacks. BlueKota Nov 2 #22

We live in a red area that went for Trump the last two times 70-30. As we have open primaries, surfered Nov 2 #12

The district I live in is a very red part of New York State. BlueKota Nov 2 #27

Good for her LiberalFighter Nov 2 #13

She must've spent as much time kneeling on marble flors as I did Warpy Nov 2 #15

I agree that she should have let the poll worker BlueKota Nov 2 #30

I would be tempted to step on both his feet milestogo Nov 2 #19

I would have been tempted to say BlueKota Nov 2 #31

i would have had a more salty exchange at the top of my voice . i am glad i vote by mail. AllaN01Bear Nov 2 #21

They think they're special. BlueKota Nov 2 #32

he would never do that to a man ZonkerHarris Nov 2 #26

You're right! BlueKota Nov 2 #33

You are correct. No nuts dickwads are too scared to do that. JanMichael Nov 2 #38

That's downright illegal isn"t it? whathehell Nov 2 #29

I think it is illegal. BlueKota Nov 2 #34

Yes, the secrecy of the ballot box -- Very important whathehell Nov 2 #42

I've had MAGAs say their vote will cancel out mine but I also donate and volunteered... so maybe my efforts BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2 #35

I don't think they realize our vote cancels out their's BlueKota Nov 2 #48

She should have contacted a poll worker immediately. Hope22 Nov 2 #36

The poll worker did come over BlueKota Nov 2 #50

Speaking as a poll worker. Hope22 Nov 2 #58

That is exactly why she didn't want the poll worker to confront him. SunSeeker Nov 3 #84

I'm sorry she had this experience. I really am. Hope22 Nov 3 #88

He should have not been allowed to vote then. JanMichael Nov 2 #37

Definitely a dipshit BlueKota Nov 2 #49

BlueKota........ Upthevibe Nov 2 #39

New York BlueKota Nov 2 #45

Hindsight is 20/20 but it would have been nice if she Ferrets are Cool Nov 2 #41

😂 BlueKota Nov 2 #46

This shouldn't be POSSIBLE. It's like American public restrooms with the gaps. notroot Nov 2 #47

Me too BlueKota Nov 3 #74

I just finished Election Commissioner training mysitcfairy Nov 2 #53

This really bothered me. mysitcfairy Nov 3 #73

Would have been fun to tell him today's vote cancels his, and her Tuesday vote will put her one up megapuzzler Nov 2 #54

If he had tried that on my Ex . . . SarcasticSatyr Nov 2 #56

COOL! Your sister handled it Well... I would Cha Nov 3 #62

I would have made a scene and fucked that guy's... 2naSalit Nov 3 #63

When I read your thread title... PCIntern Nov 3 #66

Yeah SocialDemocrat61 Nov 3 #68

Talking back to the nuns. I am in love with your sister. My soulmate. twodogsbarking Nov 3 #67

I wish I had her courage back then. BlueKota Nov 3 #75

They can't get us any more. Have a great day. twodogsbarking Nov 3 #76

Good point. You too! BlueKota Nov 3 #78

Being illogical isn't the issue here. Illegally reading someone's ballot and harassing a voter are the issues. Martin68 Nov 3 #69

Yes! Isn't voter intimidation/harassment a crime? nt SunSeeker Nov 3 #85

If I were Columbo... Hugin Nov 3 #70

Good to keep an eye on things. twodogsbarking Nov 3 #71

My Republican aunt used to say I was "wasting my vote". louis-t Nov 3 #72

I have a cousin who won't vote at all because he BlueKota Nov 3 #77

so maybe he didn't have a wife to boss around 4catsmom Nov 3 #79

Magats are shameless. iemanja Nov 3 #86

Excellent sky1 Nov 3 #87