2024 Presidential Election Thread - Let's keep the party going.

[Yev Kassem 1031]

7 hours ago, Evil Bill Obrien said:

The fact that AI already knows how to do a pretty good “Years Later” jump cut is kinda concerning… gonna be writing full green lit CBS sitcom scripts in no time…

is it possible to get a version of this with more Aubrey Plaza in it by chance?

Ask and you shall receive, my friend. 
 

Kamala Harris’s journey to the presidency began in her childhood, growing up in a multicultural family that cherished community and togetherness. Every Friday, her family would gather at their local Chili’s, where the sizzling fajitas and endless chips and salsa sparked a love for both food and camaraderie. It was here, amid the laughter and warmth, that young Kamala developed her belief in inclusivity and the importance of community bonds.

As she grew older, Kamala discovered a fierce admiration for Aubrey Plaza. The actress’s wit, confidence, and unapologetic authenticity resonated deeply with her. Inspired by Aubrey’s unique approach to life, Kamala began to envision a future where everyone could love freely, leading her to champion LGBTQ+ rights passionately. 

The more Kamala learned about the challenges faced by marginalized communities, the more determined she became to fight for equality. She often joked with friends that her desire to protect gay marriage was fueled not just by her commitment to justice, but also by her aspiration to one day share a margarita at Chili’s with Aubrey Plaza, celebrating love in all its forms.

Fueled by her love for Chili’s and a heart full of ambition, Kamala decided to take her passion to the national stage. Her dream became clear: to unite the country, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their love story, could feel the same warmth she felt on those Friday nights. With every step of her political journey, she carried the spirit of Chili’s and the inspiration of her girl crush, ready to make history and create a more inclusive future for all.

[Macanudo 12979]

6 hours ago, NWBuck said:

Welp- there is only one Chili's in the state of Washington, and none (!) in Oregon.

So... It might be a while before I'll be free to join the party.

Ivar's for you.  

[Bateshorn 9928]

6 hours ago, NWBuck said:

Welp- there is only one Chili's in the state of Washington, and none (!) in Oregon.

So... It might be a while before I'll be free to join the party.

Closest Chilis is in Alexandria, VA.  I love you guys, but I am not crossing the Potomac for you. 

Edited November 4 by Bateshorn

[Clintonaldo 2574]

There appears to be some confusion on when to go to Chilis. It’s Wednesday unless you are night shift and/or working. 
 

But Clintonaldo, I went there 2 days ago so that must count right ? Fuck no. Go back. It’s good 

[Bateshorn 9928]

7 minutes ago, Yev Kassem said:

Ask and you shall receive, my friend. 
 

Kamala Harris’s journey to the presidency began in her childhood, growing up in a multicultural family that cherished community and togetherness. Every Friday, her family would gather at their local Chili’s, where the sizzling fajitas and endless chips and salsa sparked a love for both food and camaraderie. It was here, amid the laughter and warmth, that young Kamala developed her belief in inclusivity and the importance of community bonds.

As she grew older, Kamala discovered a fierce admiration for Aubrey Plaza. The actress’s wit, confidence, and unapologetic authenticity resonated deeply with her. Inspired by Aubrey’s unique approach to life, Kamala began to envision a future where everyone could love freely, leading her to champion LGBTQ+ rights passionately. 

The more Kamala learned about the challenges faced by marginalized communities, the more determined she became to fight for equality. She often joked with friends that her desire to protect gay marriage was fueled not just by her commitment to justice, but also by her aspiration to one day share a margarita at Chili’s with Aubrey Plaza, celebrating love in all its forms.

Fueled by her love for Chili’s and a heart full of ambition, Kamala decided to take her passion to the national stage. Her dream became clear: to unite the country, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their love story, could feel the same warmth she felt on those Friday nights. With every step of her political journey, she carried the spirit of Chili’s and the inspiration of her girl crush, ready to make history and create a more inclusive future for all.

[tx ind 7013]

I heard talk of a Presidente margarita?  Is that the preferred drink of choice at Chili's or do we slip in a few Bud Lights in honor of Kid Rock?

[Yev Kassem 1031]

It’s also fun to have ChatGPT imagine the other side of the story

Once upon a time in a bustling city, a young Donald Trump decided to treat himself to his favorite indulgence: baby back ribs at Chili's. He had been looking forward to this meal all week, imagining the savory flavors and tender meat. But when he arrived, disaster struck—the restaurant had run out of ribs.

Frustrated and disappointed, Trump found himself staring at the menu, forced to order a salad instead. As he sat there, watching families enjoy their meals, he felt a growing sense of injustice. Why should he, a man of success and ambition, be denied his craving? The salad felt like a symbol of everything he despised: compromise, mediocrity, and a lack of control.

In that moment of resentment, Trump began to see the world through a different lens. He became fixated on the idea that external forces—like immigrants—were to blame for his misfortune. To him, they represented the chaos that disrupted his vision of a perfect society, one where he could always have his ribs and never settle for less.

This incident ignited a fire within him. He began to embrace a narrative of strength and authority, vowing to take charge and restore what he believed was rightfully his. No longer just a businessman, he transformed into a figure driven by the desire for power, promising to rid the country of the elements he deemed responsible for his salad. Thus, the seeds of his authoritarian aspirations were sown, forever altering the political landscape.

[speed817 19291]

 

[GhostOfTomJoad 9327]

Well, I told Mrs GOTJ about the Wednesday Call to Arms (full of drinks & skillet queso) @ Chili's. Since she waitressed at one part time for a couple years as an undergrad thirty years ago & her ex actually managed the one off I35 by Lincoln Village she said "hell to the fucking no."

I may swing by the Chili's off Pecan Park by Lakeline Mall for a quick beer or two.

[BurntOrange&White 39934]

1 minute ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Well, I told Mrs GOTJ about the Wednesday Call to Arms (full of drinks & skillet queso) @ Chili's. Since she waitressed at one part time for a couple years as an undergrad thirty years ago & her ex actually managed the one off I35 by Lincoln Village she said "hell to the fucking no."

I may swing by the Chili's off Pecan Park by Lakeline Mall for a quick beer or two.

Tell her she should be shame for supporting Trump and his hate for Chili's. lol

[TexArcher 37861]

Anyone who votes for anyone other than Kamala Harris is an absolute idiot.

If you have the chance to vote against Mussolini, you do it.  You don't need to know the other candidate's platform.  You don't even need to know their name.  You just show up and vote for not-fascism.  Or you could vote for not-convicted-felon.  Or not-rapist.  Or not-racist.  Or not-isolationist-nationalist-xenophobe.

How can so many people not understand this?  If you're still undecided, or you're considering a third party, you're too stupid to be called a moron.  We need a new word.

[chainsaw 9869]

 

[RomaVicta 29909]

37 minutes ago, SubliminalHorn said:

Her condescending way of asking questions, always a sign of someone who thinks they are smarter than they are 

So, you think you're some kind of psychologist or anthropologist? 

[Biff Tannen 45691]

38 minutes ago, Bateshorn said:

Closest Chilis is in Alexandria, VA.  I love you guys, but I am not crossing the Potomac for you. 

Washington crossed the Delaware in the middle of winter at night for this nation and you can’t be bothered to cross the Potomac?  

[The Ace of Aces 5186]

10 minutes ago, chainsaw said:

 

We are a failed society. 

[immamac 42857]

All I know is after watching that MI video that most Americans will make the right call, but all kinds of stupid still exists. I think it goes deeper than normal politics, and shows that some of these people were just raised without the ability to see beyond themselves or with an understanding of what accountability is and how it works. 

Kamala has a track record of trying to do stuff that aligns with large swaths of the population, whether it's the way they would do it or not it's obvious she's doing it to benefit the greater good. 

Donald Trump has a track record of shitting on everyone and fucking everything over and only doing stuff that benefits himself. He owes everyone on the campaign trail money from more than 4 years ago and is a completely broken person.

Not voting is being okay in a world without accountability. 

[Pancho 44834]

 

[Frank The Tank 1497]

7 hours ago, CTC2 said:

Hadn’t seen this posted elsewhere but this is the Harris campaigns guide to when you can expect votes to roll in. 

If this race still isn’t called by Thursday I’m going to have aneurysm and a lot of chili’s are going to run out of chips and tequila. 

[BurntOrange&White 39934]

Huge if true:

 

 

[Pancho 44834]

 

[BamaATL 16593]

10 minutes ago, Pancho said:

 

We have one of these guys Sean Still, how is indicted for being a fake elector, running for state Senate here, and he's in a highly Republican area and likely to win.  Interesting though, we have young guy named Ashwin Ramaswami running against him and spending money advertising against him.  Ramaswami is all of 21 years old, but he's giving it a go.  I highly doubt national money is going to this, and I do at least find Ramaswami's claim to be a successful small business man to be at least humorous (again he's 21 years old). 

There is, however and interesting aspect to this, the area that is being contested, while highly Republican, does have a significant and growing Indian population.  I'm interested to see how that plays out.  

[Aqua Buddha 14598]

8 hours ago, CTC2 said:

Hadn’t seen this posted elsewhere but this is the Harris campaigns guide to when you can expect votes to roll in. 

I'm sorry.  This is bullshit.  These states need to be able to count their votes for fucking Thursday.  This happened last time.  It was Friday and Saturday and they were still dicking around.  Meanwhile, states like FL are essentially done that night.  I understand the reasons but there needs to be some uniformity.  Otherwise, you get the election conspiracy types.  "THEY'RE FINDING VOTES!!!"

[Biff Tannen 45691]

21 minutes ago, Pancho said:

 

Unfuckingbelievable.  How is this legal?

[Biff Tannen 45691]

2 minutes ago, BamaATL said:

we have young guy named Ashwin Ramaswami

unfortunate last name

[Bojack 2081]

21 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Washington crossed the Delaware in the middle of winter at night for this nation and you can’t be bothered to cross the Potomac?  

List of figures from left to right: Nikki Haley, James Mattis, Ben Carson, President Trump, Jeff Sessions, Mike Pence, Melania Trump, Mike Pompeo, Sarah Sanders, Ivanka Trump, John Bolton, Kellyanne Conway, John Kelly

And Donald Trump crossed the swamp with a bunch of rinos that have gone on to say he's a fascist and a threat to democracy. 

[Evil Bill Obrien 3286]

24 minutes ago, Pancho said:

 

How is this allowed, like at all?!?

38 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

Anyone who votes for anyone other than Kamala Harris is an absolute idiot.

If you have the chance to vote against Mussolini, you do it.  You don't need to know the other candidate's platform.  You don't even need to know their name.  You just show up and vote for not-fascism.  Or you could vote for not-convicted-felon.  Or not-rapist.  Or not-racist.  Or not-isolationist-nationalist-xenophobe.

How can so many people not understand this?  If you're still undecided, or you're considering a third party, you're too stupid to be called a moron.  We need a new word.

Like that we are coming around and comparing Trump to the fascist that more aligns with his being a colossal grifter and failure and needing to get bailed out constantly…

[BamaATL 16593]

1 minute ago, Biff Tannen said:

unfortunate last name

Well, on a positive note for the future he has the opportunity to redeem the name, and no one is going to remember who the fuck Vivek was in about a year beyond political junkies.  Hell, 90% of Americans couldn't tell you who Vivek is now.  

The kid has a shot a carving a political future if he wants, he may just need to pick a more favorable district.  This is clearly a young man with ambition, so I doubt he's a one and done kind of guy.  

[GenXer 2881]

33 minutes ago, Biff Tannen said:

Washington crossed the Delaware in the middle of winter at night for this nation and you can’t be bothered to cross the Potomac?  

He did it then; he would do it now.

[Gatorubet 30246]

1 hour ago, Bateshorn said:

Closest Chilis is in Alexandria, VA.  I love you guys, but I am not crossing the Potomac for you. 

While Armybrat did indeed think that, he never actually said it to General Washington.  You should reconsider.

DAMMIT! 30 seconds late!

Edited November 4 by Gatorubet

[Js1 85353]

16 minutes ago, Pancho said:

 

Pretty sure this guy got delisted on 538. I wouldn’t bank on it 

[Blotto 23525]

1 hour ago, Yev Kassem said:

Kamala Harris’s journey to the presidency began in her childhood, growing up in a multicultural family that cherished community and togetherness. Every Friday, her family would gather at their local Chili’s, where the sizzling fajitas and endless chips and salsa sparked a love for both food and camaraderie. It was here, amid the laughter and warmth, that young Kamala developed her belief in inclusivity and the importance of community bonds.

As she grew older, Kamala discovered a fierce admiration for Aubrey Plaza. The actress’s wit, confidence, and unapologetic authenticity resonated deeply with her. Inspired by Aubrey’s unique approach to life, Kamala began to envision a future where everyone could love freely, leading her to champion LGBTQ+ rights passionately. 

The more Kamala learned about the challenges faced by marginalized communities, the more determined she became to fight for equality. She often joked with friends that her desire to protect gay marriage was fueled not just by her commitment to justice, but also by her aspiration to one day share a margarita at Chili’s with Aubrey Plaza, celebrating love in all its forms.

Fueled by her love for Chili’s and a heart full of ambition, Kamala decided to take her passion to the national stage. Her dream became clear: to unite the country, ensuring that everyone, regardless of their love story, could feel the same warmth she felt on those Friday nights. With every step of her political journey, she carried the spirit of Chili’s and the inspiration of her girl crush, ready to make history and create a more inclusive future for all.

I feel like some areas of this tale could benefit greatly from additional detail. Go back and put some more quarters in the AI machine. And don't be  shy about dropping in a video prompt.

Edited November 4 by Blotto

[Gap03 3308]

24 minutes ago, Aqua Buddha said:

I'm sorry.  This is bullshit.  These states need to be able to count their votes for fucking Thursday.  This happened last time.  It was Friday and Saturday and they were still dicking around.  Meanwhile, states like FL are essentially done that night.  I understand the reasons but there needs to be some uniformity.  Otherwise, you get the election conspiracy types.  "THEY'RE FINDING VOTES!!!"

Hopefully, we're not waiting on NV again this year.  Then again, if we are, we can at least revisit the Nevada count memes one more time ...

 

Edited November 4 by Gap03

[Pancho 44834]

12 hours ago, Js1 said:

wtf is squirrel gate? 

 

[Dutchrudder 11139]

2 hours ago, TexEx15 said:

 

This exchange includes "I have the right to choose in Michigan, so why should I care about a national freedom to choose?" The selfishness of that argument is the opposite of Democrat ideology and just exudes Trumpism, and I bet she already voted for him a week ago.

[Pancho 44834]

While we’re waiting…

 

[Chuckie Finster 22694]

55 minutes ago, immamac said:

All I know is after watching that MI video that most Americans will make the right call, but all kinds of stupid still exists. I think it goes deeper than normal politics, and shows that some of these people were just raised without the ability to see beyond themselves or with an understanding of what accountability is and how it works. 

It's the biggest downfall with the rise of the internet/social media.

Throughout all of human history, stupid people would voice their stupid ideas in their community, get shunned, and (all but the most insane individuals) would then reconsider/adjust their beliefs in an attempt to appease our innate desire to belong.

Now, stupid people have the ability to leave their immediate communities and seek out communities full of other stupid people, thus eliminating the need to reconsider anything.  

The "information superhighway" unfortunately includes an HOV lane for people with IQs under 90.

Edited November 4 by Chuckie Finster

[Al Bundy's Napoleon Hand 13585]

6 minutes ago, Dutchrudder said:

This exchange includes "I have the right to choose in Michigan, so why should I care about a national freedom to choose?" The selfishness of that argument is the opposite of Democrat ideology and just exudes Trumpism, and I bet she already voted for him a week ago.

It's as if MAGA lives with a different value system- I Got Mine, F U- and needs to be shown the practical long-term benefits to everyone, including themselves, of having a critical mass of of the population that adheres to treating others the way they want to be treated. 

[TexEx15 17538]

 

[gernblansten 3197]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

It's the biggest downfall with the rise of the internet/social media.

Throughout all of human history, stupid people would voice their stupid ideas in their community, get shunned, and (all but the most insane individuals) then reconsider/adjust their beliefs in an attempt to appease our innate desire to belong.

Now, stupid people have the ability to find communities full of other stupid people, thus eliminating the need to reconsider anything.  

The "information superhighway" unfortunately includes an HOV lane for people with IQs under 90.

I've been saying the same for years. All the village idiots are able to communicate with one another now. Downfall of our society. 

[Tuco 5076]

1 hour ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

Well, I told Mrs GOTJ about the Wednesday Call to Arms (full of drinks & skillet queso) @ Chili's. Since she waitressed at one part time for a couple years as an undergrad thirty years ago & her ex actually managed the one off I35 by Lincoln Village she said "hell to the fucking no."

I may swing by the Chili's off Pecan Park by Lakeline Mall for a quick beer or two.

And this is how the fascists win. 

Actually, for those who can't/won't make it to a Chili's I recommend restaurants owned by immigrants, women, or POC.  They have the biggest jeopardy in this thing, and I know I ain't driving 4 hours to Spokane for a fucking Chilis. 

[Fudge Nuggets 19195]

9 hours ago, F250 said:

Fine continue to be fat gross and shart all you want, I'll pass.

[Fudge Nuggets 19195]

9 hours ago, MissingInAction said:

We're old. Once someone laughs at a joke we'll repeat over and over until someone laughs at another joke. Rinse repeat.

Damn right.

[Fudge Nuggets 19195]

9 hours ago, Schulz2.0 said:

Am in allowed to go to Chili's on Tuesday afternoon instead of Wednesday? My night shifts start Wednesday.

Time to start working on that "cough" and throwing out mentions that you really aren't feeling great today, but you can power through whatever is ailing you.  Because you're a team player.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 19103]

1 hour ago, Bateshorn said:

Closest Chilis is in Alexandria, VA.  I love you guys, but I am not crossing the Potomac for you. 

I applaud you.  Shouldn't cross a river to go to Chili's.

1 hour ago, chainsaw said:

 

The people who came out of this who are still voting Trump or 3rd party are IDIOTS.

[Red Five 40859]

Hurr durr why should I feel better about Harris protecting my rights than Dotard? 

[HenryJames 66080]

14 minutes ago, Pancho said:

While we’re waiting…

 

[The Original Greaser Bob 2841]

Methodical Mark Cuban takes all the pro-Trump arguments apart.  For waht it's worth at this point.

 Sam Harris | #390 - Final Thoughts on the 2024 Presidential Election

[chainsaw 9869]

1 hour ago, The Ace of Aces said:

We are a failed society. 

Sailor is a moron. Haven't had a chance to watch past that

19 minutes ago, Pancho said:

While we’re waiting…

 

no footballin'

[The Dog 44060]

OOPS

 

[Js1 85353]

Trump campaign:

Low energy
Empty rallies
Rushing out memos and polls from junk pollsters to offset Selzer, or even fake polls (Ryan Fournier)
"Please vote or I'm in big trouble"
Relying on the lowest propensity voters (young men) to show up and save him
Already calling it rigged, Dems cheating, etc.
Already having campaign leaks shifting blame
Insiders in the GOP already blasting warning bells about women/senior women abandoning Trump
No ground game

Harris campaign:

Big (dick) energy
Packed rallies in swing states
No leaking, no backstabbing (yet)
Know they have the highest propensity voters banked already (older women, young women, college educated voters, black voters)
Pure confidence from the likes of Nancy Pelosi, David Plouffe, etc. 
No one sounding the warnings about lack of enthusiasm, ground game, etc. (no 2016 Debbie Dingell sounding the alarms)
Such a huge ground game, they've had to turn away people