2024 US Presidential Election Thread

[UKMikey]

Tim Walz's Rant On Gutters May Be The Most Hilariously Important Thing You See Today

“I try not to be judgmental on people, but when I see a well-tended gutter, it says a lot about somebody,” the vice presidential candidate said.

www.huffpost.com

Tim Walz has strong opinions. Is it like JD Vance's strong opinions about whether or not you have children? No. About how it's wrong for rape victims to get an abortion? No. About how divorce is too easy and same-sex marriage is bad? No.

None of that. Tim Walz has strong opinions about gutters, and has some advice on how you can maintain a clean gutter with less effort.

Obviously this is silly and unimportant when it comes the presidential race. But how silly is it really? He feels strongly about getting the word out because he doesn't want random people to suffer some kind of misfortune or great personal cost when they just needed some information and encouragement to do things thoughtfully. As someone who has spent a lot of time around narcissists, I can tell you for certain that not everyone feels this way. There are plenty of people out there who would love to see someone suffer great personal cost for not knowing about how to keep leaves out of their gutter. It makes them feel good, superior, special. They want to see other people fail, because they want evidence to support the idea that they're better than other people.

You don't get even a little whiff of that kind of toxicity in Tim's PSA about gutter maintenance. It's a wholesome recognition that society is better off when each individual succeeds. There's no broken window fallacy present, no economic misunderstanding, no personal gratification or selfishness.

So yea, it's silly. But I can't see this kind of silly coming from the republicans right now, because this particular kind of silly still has a layer of character in it that differentiates the candidates.

This example of gutter politics (sorry) and his earlier video regarding Ford's low quality headlight harnesses really do seem to give off a fireside chatty accessible approach which appears diametrically opposed to what Vance exudes. No wonder MAGA is desperate to smear him with their stolen valor claims.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Tim Walz's Rant On Gutters May Be The Most Hilariously Important Thing You See Today

“I try not to be judgmental on people, but when I see a well-tended gutter, it says a lot about somebody,” the vice presidential candidate said.

www.huffpost.com

Tim Walz has strong opinions. Is it like JD Vance's strong opinions about whether or not you have children? No. About how it's wrong for rape victims to get an abortion? No. About how divorce is too easy and same-sex marriage is bad? No.

None of that. Tim Walz has strong opinions about gutters, and has some advice on how you can maintain a clean gutter with less effort.

Obviously this is silly and unimportant when it comes the presidential race. But how silly is it really? He feels strongly about getting the word out because he doesn't want random people to suffer some kind of misfortune or great personal cost when they just needed some information and encouragement to do things thoughtfully. As someone who has spent a lot of time around narcissists, I can tell you for certain that not everyone feels this way. There are plenty of people out there who would love to see someone suffer great personal cost for not knowing about how to keep leaves out of their gutter. It makes them feel good, superior, special. They want to see other people fail, because they want evidence to support the idea that they're better than other people.

You don't get even a little whiff of that kind of toxicity in Tim's PSA about gutter maintenance. It's a wholesome recognition that society is better off when each individual succeeds. There's no broken window fallacy present, no economic misunderstanding, no personal gratification or selfishness.

So yea, it's silly. But I can't see this kind of silly coming from the republicans right now, because this particular kind of silly still has a layer of character in it that differentiates the candidates.

Clean gutters are a matter of public safety out in wildfire country too.

 

[Joey D]

Tim Walz's Rant On Gutters May Be The Most Hilariously Important Thing You See Today

“I try not to be judgmental on people, but when I see a well-tended gutter, it says a lot about somebody,” the vice presidential candidate said.

www.huffpost.com

Tim Walz has strong opinions. Is it like JD Vance's strong opinions about whether or not you have children? No. About how it's wrong for rape victims to get an abortion? No. About how divorce is too easy and same-sex marriage is bad? No.

None of that. Tim Walz has strong opinions about gutters, and has some advice on how you can maintain a clean gutter with less effort.

Obviously this is silly and unimportant when it comes the presidential race. But how silly is it really? He feels strongly about getting the word out because he doesn't want random people to suffer some kind of misfortune or great personal cost when they just needed some information and encouragement to do things thoughtfully. As someone who has spent a lot of time around narcissists, I can tell you for certain that not everyone feels this way. There are plenty of people out there who would love to see someone suffer great personal cost for not knowing about how to keep leaves out of their gutter. It makes them feel good, superior, special. They want to see other people fail, because they want evidence to support the idea that they're better than other people.

You don't get even a little whiff of that kind of toxicity in Tim's PSA about gutter maintenance. It's a wholesome recognition that society is better off when each individual succeeds. There's no broken window fallacy present, no economic misunderstanding, no personal gratification or selfishness.

So yea, it's silly. But I can't see this kind of silly coming from the republicans right now, because this particular kind of silly still has a layer of character in it that differentiates the candidates.

Dude's from the Midwest and understands what an absolute pain in the ass bad gutters are.

Honestly, I'd 100% watch a show on HGTV where Tim Walz goes on homeownership rants. It'd be like a disappointed dad talking to people about how they're keeping their house poorly. Think Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares with house and less insults.

 

[FuriousDemon]

I just changed my gutters and decided to put in gutter covers cause of having so many trees near my house. 100% worth the money (as long as you don’t go with LeafFilter and their crazy prices) and gutters are now clean AF. Walz knows what’s up.

 

[Blitz24]

I just changed my gutters and decided to put in gutter covers cause of having so many trees near my house. 100% worth the money (as long as you don’t go with LeafFilter and their crazy prices) and gutters are now clean AF. Walz knows what’s up.

To contrast, Vance has probably had flooding and/or leaf fires in his gutters because he thinks gutter maintenance is "weird".

 

[GBO Possum]

To contrast, Vance has probably had flooding and/or leaf fires in his gutters because he thinks gutter maintenance is "weird".

I may be a little confused, however I thought the flooding occurred in his couch. And that's DEFINITELY weird.

 

[Darla Starch]

Dude's from the Midwest and understands what an absolute pain in the ass bad gutters are.

Honestly, I'd 100% watch a show on HGTV where Tim Walz goes on homeownership rants. It'd be like a disappointed dad talking to people about how they're keeping their house poorly. Think Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares with house and less insults.

 

[UKMikey]

Meanwhile, back in crazytown...

Trump shares weird and sexist Truth Social post on Harris: Live updates

A post shared by the former president on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday took aim at both the vice president, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

www.independent.co.uk

 

[Yard_Sale]

I just changed my gutters and decided to put in gutter covers cause of having so many trees near my house. 100% worth the money (as long as you don’t go with LeafFilter and their crazy prices) and gutters are now clean AF. Walz knows what’s up.

So cool…


Vibes, man.


Seriously…

…I was listening to some Stick Figure this morning on my headphones when I caught this Sand Bass

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

So cool…


Vibes, man.


Seriously…

…I was listening to some Stick Figure this morning on my headphones when I caught this Sand Bass


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Would have thought the California fire fighter would appreciate clean gutter talk at least a little.

 

[Yard_Sale]

Would have thought the California fire fighter would appreciate clean gutter talk at least a little.

Trust me, I do.



And I recommend it.


Especially if you live in a brush area.




Just having a bit of fun. Besides the GTPTMZHATEONTRUMPUSUALTRAFFIC


…it’s been slow around here as of late



Just waiving ✋🏼

That’s all 😎

 

[TexRex]

Conservative is when you cry like a little bitch because James Carville called Bobby Brainworm crazy.

 

[Blitz24]

Conservative is when you cry like a little bitch because James Carville called Bobby Brainworm crazy.

America itself should get first dibs to sue!

 

[Darla Starch]

Trump Insists He Won California in Wild, Jesus-Filled Rant With Dr. Phil

Donald Trump insisted in a meandering interview with television host Dr. Phil McGraw on Tuesday that he had actually won California, adding that all he needed was an “honest vote counter”—Jesus Christ, to be exact. “If Jesus Christ came down and was the vote counter, I would win California, OK?”...

uk.news.yahoo.com

 

[TexRex]

Because conservatives are likely to suffer from religious psychosis, especially willingly, and this bitch needs to pander.

 

[McLaren]

Conservative is when you cry like a little bitch because James Carville called Bobby Brainworm crazy.

I don't think they realize what a fun little can of worms this would open up against Trump given the things he's said about others. But hey, go for it Maga.

 

[Meythia]

Trumps thumb for everything disgraceful he is doing there simultanously.
Looking quite happy to stand above someone who died in service, when the Quackerjack previously and repeatedly was very negative to any soldier.
Violation of laws around section 60 photography and filmin.
Assault on offical staff from 2 of his bullies.
Anything to add?

 

[UKMikey]

Harris is bringing Walz to her CNN interview and Republicans are complaining despite Obama and Trump holding joint interviews in the past. "New nickname"... who honestly cares, Newsweek?

Republicans Have New Nickname For Tim Walz as Harris Avoids Interviews

Despite Kamala Harris's agreeing to her first interview as the Democratic nominee, Republicans are still taking aim at the vice president's media shyness.

www.newsweek.com

 

[McLaren]

Lol at babysitter. Every accusation really is a confession from the Maga politicians.

 

[Duke]

Does Vance have like 9 children or something? What is his berking obsession with biological parenting?

 

[Liquid]

Does Vance have like 9 children or something? What is his berking obsession with biological parenting?

More children = More sofas

 

[Keef]

Tim Walz's Rant On Gutters May Be The Most Hilariously Important Thing You See Today

“I try not to be judgmental on people, but when I see a well-tended gutter, it says a lot about somebody,” the vice presidential candidate said.

www.huffpost.com

Tim Walz has strong opinions. Is it like JD Vance's strong opinions about whether or not you have children? No. About how it's wrong for rape victims to get an abortion? No. About how divorce is too easy and same-sex marriage is bad? No.

None of that. Tim Walz has strong opinions about gutters, and has some advice on how you can maintain a clean gutter with less effort.

Obviously this is silly and unimportant when it comes the presidential race. But how silly is it really? He feels strongly about getting the word out because he doesn't want random people to suffer some kind of misfortune or great personal cost when they just needed some information and encouragement to do things thoughtfully. As someone who has spent a lot of time around narcissists, I can tell you for certain that not everyone feels this way. There are plenty of people out there who would love to see someone suffer great personal cost for not knowing about how to keep leaves out of their gutter. It makes them feel good, superior, special. They want to see other people fail, because they want evidence to support the idea that they're better than other people.

You don't get even a little whiff of that kind of toxicity in Tim's PSA about gutter maintenance. It's a wholesome recognition that society is better off when each individual succeeds. There's no broken window fallacy present, no economic misunderstanding, no personal gratification or selfishness.

So yea, it's silly. But I can't see this kind of silly coming from the republicans right now, because this particular kind of silly still has a layer of character in it that differentiates the candidates.

I added an extra downspout to a second floor gutter earlier this summer. While cleaning, I found this particularly gutter wasn't hung level at all so this end, the end farthest from the existing downspout, was a low spot and had a few inches of water and tons of asphalt pebbles in it. Luckily a first floor gutter was right below, so I cut the hole and run another downspout to the gutter below.

You have to make sure upper downspouts drain directly into the lower gutter. If they simply spill onto the shingles the concetrated flowing water will erode the shingles much quicker than normal.

 

[CTznOfTime]

 

[Darla Starch]

A TL;DW of the video

 

[UKMikey]

Yet another artist isn't happy about Trump's deputy director of communications using his music in one of her videos...

 

[UKMikey]

ABC News and Ipsos have polled Americans about their willingness to accept the outcome of the election and their assessment of the two main candidates' ability to do the same.

Two-thirds of Americans say Trump unprepared to accept the election outcome: POLL

Most Americans say they and Vice President Kamala Harris alike are prepared to accept the election outcome as legitimate, a new ABC News/Ispos poll found.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Blitz24]

ABC News and Ipsos have polled Americans about their willingness to accept the outcome of the election and their assessment of the two main candidates' ability to do the same.

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Two-thirds of Americans say Trump unprepared to accept the election outcome: POLL

Most Americans say they and Vice President Kamala Harris alike are prepared to accept the election outcome as legitimate, a new ABC News/Ispos poll found.

abcnews.go.com

For a second I thought this was a poll stating what acceptance rate people would have if the candidate on the y-axis won and then questioned why only 4 in 5 would accept themselves as winning the election.

 

[UKMikey]

I wonder what a Venn diagram would look like of the 29% of respondents who are convinced Harris won't accept the election result and the 29% who think Trump will accept it without a fight-fight-fight.

 

[Danoff]

I'm not prepared to accept the outcome were Trump to win. He is constitutionally ineligible. The fact that the supreme court abdicated its responsibility in that matter does not sway me.

 

[TexRex]

Conservative is when you cry like a little bitch about how others live their lives, even (especially?) as how others live their lives violates no rights and shouldn't affect you.