So America how are you doing at the moment? Personally I have brewed some coffee and I am watching the show from a safe distance.
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Got any kittens I can kick?
Yeah, he was also supposed to take it by 8% some days ago, and look where we are now!
I guess the 'rona was not taking out enough of POTUS' supporters in Florida.
Can you say 'democracy'?
Two 'bots, c'mon Biden!
I am already exhausted just from refreshing my news sites. Need to buy some beer for later.
My FTS is about 12. Wifey actually made her first comment ever about leaving. She's been really adamant about not leaving because her family is here, but she actually said "I can't believe we live somewhere with so many people that think this is all okay." Then asked a few questions about whether I do or don't actually have dual citizenship because of my stepmom. Beyond that, I think we said all of 10 words to each other last night.
At least CO resoundingly said 'fuck you' to the Republican party and Cory Gardner. All my Trumper neighbors can eat a dick knowing that the majority of our state, by a lot, told them to fuck off.
Oh, and I'm here with not much to do today. Looking forward to my new mask showing up and pissing off Trumpers, because I'm feeling particularly surly.
At least CO resoundingly said 'fuck you' to the Republican party and Cory Gardner. All my Trumper neighbors can eat a dick knowing that the majority of our state, by a lot, told them to fuck off.
Oh, and I'm here with not much to do today. Looking forward to my new mask showing up and pissing off Trumpers, because I'm feeling particularly surly.
...and from the inside.That it is even a close race is mind boggling from the outside.
I'm frustrated by not having detailed results for Vermont. At the top end, we retained the incompetent Scott as governor, and the Democratic candidate won the lieutenant governor slot, but at this point I can't see results for local state representatives.
Good morning, friends. I hope you are all well this morning (no bullshitting, for real). I managed about five hours of sleep in 20 minute blocks, which I am actually happy about. I've done Ironman races on less sleep. Getting up at 5:00 for an hour swim was no problem since I was already awake.
I tend to agree with Toshi's statement above, and the more outstanding votes to be counted, the better. Even the Republican talking heads on CNN think this is Biden's to lose at this point.
I tend to agree with Toshi's statement above, and the more outstanding votes to be counted, the better. Even the Republican talking heads on CNN think this is Biden's to lose at this point.
I enjoy watching the TV as all this unfolds, as Australian I don't get to feel that I'm smarter than many all that often, but wen dem durrr Trumpians are on ma movie box I feel pretty damn good about my intellergence.
Absolutely, and it's a little disheartening that it is so close. I mean, whatever happens, my little life will be fine, but I worry about others and the country.
How about 9AM-ish on Sat? I would prefer being back home before 1PM as well.
Peaced out from watching the election last night around 8pm, got caught up on the latest Nat's What I Reckon cooking videos. Like the majority on this forum, I can't stand Trump and have a lot of angst towards the GOP. But I think I've come to some sort of "peace" with whatever is gonna happen... kinda like IRB. I honestly believe Trump has assaulted our Democracy, and would stop at nearly nothing to retain autocratic power... and that's not okay. I'm more concerned that the Senate majority will remain with the R's. I think @stoney said this somewhere... I'm happy that Colorado gave a pretty resounding FUCK YOU to the GOP. But to be fair, I do hope Dems in this state continue to fairly address the rural and ranching population's concerns, namely property rights. Guns and abortion? Nah go fuck yourself. Your livelihood? Okay, let's talk.
What, in particular, are the property rights concerns?
Beyond having an understanding that ranchers, farmers, and other people who depend on land for their livelihood have concerns about property rights, I don't know specifics about those concerns, TBH. Agricultural tax rates, fencing and trespass laws, mineral/oil/gas rights, and water rights might be some things.
This. This isn't good even if Biden wins.
Me last night :/
Me this morning :/ :/
Not quite sure how people think you can have a fully functioning economy when the federal government is trying to ignore a pandemic. Similarly for the remainder of my lifespan I like having a vaguely functioning planet.
Taxing business vs. residential property. Most rural property is farm related, so business. That being said, the Gallager Amendment was passed, so that should alleviate a lot of their issues.
The big second one is water rights. There is only so much water in the state and there are a lot of fights about getting it back into the hands of urban residents. Wifey's company has looked at a few larger developments that would need water access and have had to factor purchasing a farm property for its water rights. They would end up just turning it into a wilderness area, but would still need the water rights to build anything large in Denver-metro.
Lastly are mineral rights. A lot of the non-metro plains have oil and fracking. As metro expands, those with mineral rights want to keep drilling (rightfully), but it puts them onto surface level conflict with residential areas. There was already one home that blew up because of a well that wasn't capped properly, so it's a real touch point the farther north you go.
edit: with fracking/drilling, one of the major conflicts has to do with well shut down. Every company (llc) has to pay into the state well insurance fund for abandoned wells. It's a relatively small amount; far less than the actual cost of capping a well (thank you R's). It's become an accepted expense for smaller rig operators to tap, pump dry, leave, then bankrupt the LLC after taking all the capital out of it, leaving the state to clean up the mess. Similar to construction and home builders going bankrupt to walk away from a project, only to start a new company with 100% of the same business structure but a new name.
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And I think/feel like a lot of what you're pointing out here shows the difference in how land use objectives are different for urban vs. rural concerns and needs. Though I don't know, I'd suspect land use is one a big thing that keeps rural CO red... well that and churches and babies and guns and shit.
I'd say the latter more than anything, actually. As metro encroaches into the plains, the beliefs of those who live in metro, come with them. The conflicts are much greater on the eastern side of the Front Range than Western slope. The Western Slope think we're all baby killers trying to take their guns.
Meh.
Not feeling it today. I guess it's a good thing then I can zone out and spend the whole day downloading files from our QMS so I can make changes to them.
Not feeling it today. I guess it's a good thing then I can zone out and spend the whole day downloading files from our QMS so I can make changes to them.
Probably a good call.
FTS, imma go ride my bike
Today has started out le suck. My pickup schedule is really tight. first 2 came out of their home late so I was running behind on the first 4. That also means that they will come out of dialysis later which will screw up the first 2/3 of my day
Add on the wanna be dictator spew and I am in a fucking bad mood
Add on the wanna be dictator spew and I am in a fucking bad mood
