Surly Horns Official 🇺🇸 2024 Election Day 🇺🇸

[Prepuce of Doom 20,948]

Pretty subdued vibe at O'Hare this morning. I'm sure that it's foolishly early has something to do with it, but very few people appear to be in anything even approaching a positive mood. 

[DigglerontheHoof 20,819]

2 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

Pretty subdued vibe at O'Hare this morning. I'm sure that it's foolishly early has something to do with it, but very few people appear to be in anything even approaching a positive mood. 

Why?  Most of them voted for a dictatorship, that's what they'll get.

[B00M 6,183]

3 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

It wasn't passed, Dems are in the White House, and the border is still bad. That's as far as the thought process goes.

I do think it’s this simple. There was pent up demand to cross that had been stifled by some of trumps inhumane policies. These people are desperate so they took their shot once Biden got in. Border crossings therefore went from ok to really bad. Doesn’t matter why. The cartels flying drones across our border constantly now probably scares the shit out of a lot of people too. 
 

[CooterBrown 17,806]

I'm interested in finding out what went wrong here.

The average person’s only insight into the economy is their purchasing power. Without investments, they don’t see an economy returning 20+% a year for the last 3 years. All they see are interest rates that put houses and cars out of reach and inflation hampering their household spending. It doesn’t matter those rates were the lowest in the world, there is no world beyond their immediate vision. A perceived bad economy always works against an incumbent.

Add in that large cohorts of Americans will not vote for a woman and here we are.

[SubliminalHorn 6,496]

On one hand, it’s hard to fathom what happened. All these stories of women outpacing men, first time voters, blah blah blah. It meant absolutely fucking nothing in the end. How did this happen? I guess we made too many assumptions about where those votes were going. But it still does t make sense. 
 

On the other hand, it all makes sense. Inflation and the average American’s understanding of it was at the forefront throughout Biden’s presidency. What could he have done differently. Use the Clinton “I feel your pain”? Would that have made a difference? If there was a magic deflation button on the Resolute Desk, I’m sure he would have pressed it. 
 

So much to dig through. My husband is devastated, as am I. But I told him what can we do? Like I said last night. Live our lives and prepare for the what may be coming. I told him we’re going to need each other. I remember trying to be hopeful in 2016 because, again, what are our options. I couldn’t have imagined how bad it actually turned out. I’m afraid it’ll be worse this time 

[Evil Bill Obrien 3,087]

If anyone has some hard evidence of Trump committing treason, now would be a good time to spill the tea…

 

I know we all talked big game about eating at Chilis tonight… but I really don’t know if I can go eat a meal there without coming home and blowing my brains out right now so may have to pass

post mortem on what actually happened this election gonna be pretty gruesome 

Edited 22 hours ago by Evil Bill Obrien

[BurntOrange&White 39,090]

House, senate, president and popular vote all lost. Soul searching needs to be done by dem strategists big time. Need to quit trying to play nice guy and not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings and actually fight fire with fire. It’s obvious facts don’t matter. 

[rpspeed 1,350]

Joe Biden when he sees Kamala walk into the next Whitehouse meeting

[Brandywine 1,307]

So, I guess the people didn’t want Joy and Freedom and better healthcare for women. They wanted Bannon and Miller and Guilliani and Don Jr back in the WH. They wanted the Proud Boys and the people in prison for Jan 6 to be released to give their behavior validation. They wanted us out of NATO, and screw Ukraine. and they wanted children back in cages. They liked the Dailey chaos and constant name calling and personal childish insults and to go back 60 years. And they liked all decisions for our lives to be decided by so called Christian leaders and their interpretation of what the Bible said. Those same people believe this is God’s will because at 6 pm on Monday they paused and prayed for God’s guidance in this election. But most of all the college kids wanted a funny, video game type President that says it’s OK to make fun and insult people, it may even make you President or VP one day. 

[PRONG HORN 3,087]

1 minute ago, rpspeed said:

Joe Biden when he sees Kamala walk into the next Whitehouse meeting

 

 

 

Also interesting to note that Jill wore red to go cast her vote.

 

 

[BurntOrange&White 39,090]

2 minutes ago, CooterBrown said:

 

The average person’s only insight into the economy is their purchasing power. Without investments, they don’t see an economy returning 20+% a year for the last 3 years. All they see are interest rates that put houses and cars out of reach and inflation hampering their household spending. It doesn’t matter those rates were the lowest in the world, there is no world beyond their immediate vision. A perceived bad economy always works against an incumbent.

 

 

Big time this for the average person. Couple that with them seeing the government sending billions and billions to other countries no matter how smart it is while simultaneously from a perspective of the average person doing nothing for them to help here stateside. 

[Underdog 28,356]

How America woke up this morning… 

 

[B00M 6,183]

1 minute ago, PRONG HORN said:

 

 

 

Also interesting to note that Jill wore red to go cast her vote.

 

 

That’s .. not interesting at all.

[Underdog 28,356]

Oh, and btw, the chips and salsa at Chili’s sucked, burger was surprisingly damn good, though.

[Chuckie Finster 22,526]

House, senate, president and popular vote all lost. Soul searching needs to be done by dem strategists big time. Need to quit trying to play nice guy and not trying to hurt anyone’s feelings and actually fight fire with fire. It’s obvious facts don’t matter. 

1) don’t be the party in power when inflation hits
2) don’t run a woman again, ever

The only soul searching needed, the rest is noise.

[aggie08 20,978]

7 minutes ago, Evil Bill Obrien said:

I know we all talked big game about eating at Chilis tonight… but I really don’t know if I can go eat a meal there without coming home and blowing my brains out right now so may have to pass

It was supposed to be celebratory Chili's. Don't subject yourself to sulking in a fucking Chili's. Go do something fun, focus on yourself family, and be temporarily thankful that you probably aren't in a demographic that this will affect the most.

[PenelopeWitherspoon 18,897]

1 minute ago, Chuckie Finster said:

1) don’t be the party in power when inflation hits
2) don’t run a woman again, ever

The only soul searching needed, the rest is noise.

Number 2 is bullshit. The deep seated misogyny in this country, including by some women, needs to be fucking looked it.

[Underdog 28,356]

Shoutout to @Js1 @BamaATL @Zonahorn for the effort and info during this election cycle.  

[PRONG HORN 3,087]

1 minute ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Number 2 is bullshit. The deep seated misogyny in this country, including by some women, needs to be fucking looked it.

 

 

We agree.  

 

 

 

[Goofyboy 3,050]

Number 2 is bullshit. The deep seated misogyny in this country, including by some women, needs to be fucking looked it.

Just look at religion. You’ll find your answers there. Nothing to look at when so many people are religious and most religion is patriarchal.

[DaysOff 7,724]

It's the groceries, stupid.

Dumb people believe their lives were better 4 years ago because they fail to recognize or deal with the trauma covid caused, which the baboon made worse.

[SydneyCarton 47,746]

1 minute ago, PenelopeWitherspoon said:

Number 2 is bullshit. The deep seated misogyny in this country, including by some women, needs to be fucking looked it.

Cynically, he looked at it. He is looking at it. But don’t worry, because the first part of his sentence makes the second part irrelevant. 

[Thrawn 538]

Useful idiot. His behavior will be the same as before. The last person to compliment him gets what they want. The guys at project 2025 appear to know how to play this game. Putin knows this game. All folks that the average American probably doesnt want to have anywhere near the President. There will be a lot of pain and suffering for certain segments of our society and the world. Here we are though. They just care about the "economy" . Which is fair. I just wish more than a handful actually knew how it works.

[TwiceHorn 30,912]

4 hours ago, McCroskey said:

Our country has moved away from healthcare being affordable. Go get the treatment and if you don’t pay? Guess what, no repercussions.

Most all our politicians are worthless in this regard.

I think you might find that rather difficult if you enter the hospital other than by the ER.

[Texaus 368]

Major kick in the balls. 

[Chuckie Finster 22,526]

Number 2 is bullshit. The deep seated misogyny in this country, including by some women, needs to be fucking looked it.

Absolutely. But until we do, “let’s run a qualified female candidate and surely the American people will come to their senses” can no longer be the strategy for a Party that wants to win.

[Hookah Horns 3,037]

10 minutes ago, Brandywine said:

So, I guess the people didn’t want Joy and Freedom and better healthcare for women. They wanted Bannon and Miller and Guilliani and Don Jr back in the WH. They wanted the Proud Boys and the people in prison for Jan 6 to be released to give their behavior validation. They wanted us out of NATO, and screw Ukraine. and they wanted children back in cages. They liked the Dailey chaos and constant name calling and personal childish insults and to go back 60 years. And they liked all decisions for our lives to be decided by so called Christian leaders and their interpretation of what the Bible said. Those same people believe this is God’s will because at 6 pm on Monday they paused and prayed for God’s guidance in this election. But most of all the college kids wanted a funny, video game type President that says it’s OK to make fun and insult people, it may even make you President or VP one day. 

Incredibly hard to process it all. I wish there was some list of everyone who voted for Trump so posterity can know whom to blame for the burning husk of a country they have. 

[Baboontyme 2,805]

2 minutes ago, Underdog said:

Shoutout to @Js1 @BamaATL @Zonahorn for the effort and info during this election cycle.  

Thank you. Too many thoughts going through my head to try to post anything meaningful. I did have the right a couple of times that I know a lot of people here are pissed but I hope there is no backlash for these guys for providing some hope. I appreciate the work you all put in even if it didn't turn out the way most of us wanted. Thanks. 

[Hookah Horns 3,037]

As much of a gut punch this is for all of us, I really feel for those high-profile trump enemies who probably feel like they need to go into exile right now. I have no doubt that Trump will use every weapon he'll have to make those people's lives hellish.

[Horn Dog 9,487]

Good luck to everyone out there.  Stay safe these next few years.

@immamac

Request to scrub the entire board of any mention of our dear leader prior to inauguration for everyones safety.

[Hefeweizen 5,295]

Wow.  I kind of had a feeling it was headed this way but it looks like the house went red too.  Buckle up buckaroo because its about to get dark in January.

[Evil Bill Obrien 3,087]

3 minutes ago, Horn Dog said:

Good luck to everyone out there.  Stay safe these next few years.

@immamac

Request to scrub the entire board of any mention of our dear leader prior to inauguration for everyones safety.

Edited 21 hours ago by Evil Bill Obrien

[DigglerontheHoof 20,819]

3 minutes ago, Horn Dog said:

Good luck to everyone out there.  Stay safe these next few years.

@immamac

Request to scrub the entire board of any mention of our dear leader prior to inauguration for everyones safety.

Seriously. 

[closetohumping 17,319]

35 minutes ago, Prepuce of Doom said:

Pretty subdued vibe at O'Hare this morning. I'm sure that it's foolishly early has something to do with it, but very few people appear to be in anything even approaching a positive mood. 

I lived in DC when Don won in 2016.  Half the office called in.  

[Hookah Horns 3,037]

Simply unbelievable that the electorate swept the Rs into complete control after everything we've seen in the last 9 years. Unfathomable. Incomprehensible. 

[Hookah Horns 3,037]

I bet the filibuster is getting nuked in 2025. Shit is going to be bleak. 

[Fat Bastard 591]

This has been an absolutely glorious morning. Both waking up to this amazing news and reading 62+ pages on this thread. Just purely fantastic. 

[Mitch Cumsteen 18,483]

This country deserves it. Whatever comes next, we deserve it. 

[ChemicalHorn 317]

52 minutes ago, wild_turkey said:

I think your posts in this thread sum up the mindset of a lot of Trump voters. It’s basically “I got what I need and fuck everyone else less fortunate or different than me.”

It’s really sad that we live in a society where a majority of people apparently feel this way. Your comments in this thread are extremely selfish and show a complete disregard for your fellow citizens, but at least you own it.

One day you may need help in some form and it won’t be there, but you helped bake this cake so I suppose you can endure the consequences with everyone else.

You must’ve missed the part where it was hilariously unveiled that he’s been on government aide (disability, SS) to pay for medical treatments for his old ass.

But it’s okay because he “worked hard” and “paid his due.” With zero respect for the consequences of so many who are doing the same and are gonna get fucked by trump and this shit bag party. It’s hard not to wish ill on folks with this view but it’s probably not helpful either. So I’ll just say I hope, for his sake, ole Spanky doesn’t get subjected to the treatment he’s signing everyone else up for. But if he does, meh. FAFO..

Edited 21 hours ago by ChemicalHorn

[aggie08 20,978]

2 minutes ago, Hookah Horns said:

Simply unbelievable that the electorate swept the Rs into complete control after everything we've seen in the last 9 years. Unfathomable. Incomprehensible. 

Not that I ever put much faith in this round of polls, but safe to say we should all be done with them now. What's the point if they completely miss a tonal shift like this? It's one thing to miss on Trump, but damn near everyone?

[BrickHorn 18,107]

9 minutes ago, Horn Dog said:

Good luck to everyone out there.  Stay safe these next few years.

@immamac

Request to scrub the entire board of any mention of our dear leader prior to inauguration for everyones safety.

Maybe just scrub the entire CR. 

[Hookah Horns 3,037]

1 minute ago, aggie08 said:

Not that I ever put much faith in this round of polls, but safe to say we should all be done with them now. What's the point if they completely miss a tonal shift like this? It's one thing to miss on Trump, but damn near everyone?

Yeah they're undeniably utterly worthless now. But I bet we'll still get breathless polling updates in future elections. The media loves the damn things too much. 

[SubliminalHorn 6,496]

2 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

Not that I ever put much faith in this round of polls, but safe to say we should all be done with them now. What's the point if they completely miss a tonal shift like this? It's one thing to miss on Trump, but damn near everyone?

Texaggy was crowing about polls showing trump in the lead and sweeping all the swing states. We laughed them off. I bet in the coming days, analysis will show they were actually pretty accurate, we were just in denial 

[wildcat09 28,956]

5 minutes ago, ChemicalHorn said:

You must’ve missed the part where it was hilariously unveiled that he’s been on government aide (disability, SS) to pay for medical treatments for his old ass.

But it’s okay because he “worked hard” and “paid his due.” With zero respect for the consequences of so many who are doing the same and are gonna get fucked by trump and this shit bag party. It’s hard not to wish ill on folks with this view but it’s probably not helpful either. So I’ll just say I hope, for his sake, ole Spanky doesn’t get subjected to the treatment he’s signing everyone else up for. But if he does, meh. FAFO..

Fuck that, when they liquidate him for being a useless eater I’ll laugh for five minutes straight.

[Hefeweizen 5,295]

The media ironically may be early to the leopard face eating party.

[brakeman 28,165]

[wildcat09 28,956]

1 minute ago, Hefeweizen said:

The media ironically may be early to the leopard face eating party.

Good. If he starts with the Times I’ll fucking volunteer to help.

[B00M 6,183]

30 minutes ago, aggie08 said:

Don't subject yourself to sulking in a fucking Chili's

New site motto?

[Hefeweizen 5,295]

The world is about to change in a lot of ways.  I would not assume moving overseas is a great idea and I have dual citizenship and the means to move.  Things are going to get very unstable.  China is going to make its move.  That will force India, Japan, and even Russia to make theirs.  

[PenelopeWitherspoon 18,897]

11 minutes ago, Mitch Cumsteen said:

This country deserves it. Whatever comes next, we deserve it. 

This country is stupid and hateful. My only thought in this is that for all the people that voted for this, or like @Fat Bastard are cheering this, will end up fucked just like the rest of us. They are just too stupid to realize it.