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This is my first year as a poll worker. I worked our local primary this summer and am bracing myself for Nov. 5. Wish me luck!

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Respect for doing this! Hopefully all will go smoothly and there will be as few nutcases as possible :)

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Boris, Yes, every poll worker deserves our respect and gratitude. And, we voters need to appreciate them when we go to vote, acknowledging their service, maybe even considering doing the job next time. All poll workers, be aware, but not scared because those who hate this nation want fear to reign so people will support the fascists they would like to vote into power. Please don't accommodate them!

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Yes but not all poll workers in this election might have ulterior motives! That’s what worries me about this election! Never thought until 2016 that we really had to worry about it. Now I’m not so sure! I don’t trust Trump and his minions to be on the up. He’s always played dirty and he will continue to play dirty!

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Julie, there are probably a few poll workers somewhere who have ulterior motives and will do whatever they can to cheat for Trump, but if all poll workers look out for the votes of the American people and are sure all of their team is working for the voters, not for the candidates, the election will be safe and fraud-free, as usual. I know the poll workers can set fear aside and do their jobs the best they can. It is that kind of care that will keep any potential saboteurs at bay.

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I am a poll worker. You are correct.

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Good for you !!💙💙🙋🏻‍♀️

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Hopefully, any "cheaters" are caught and punished to the "fullest extent of the law!", as Donald would say it.

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Wonderful post !!💙🙋🏻‍♀️

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That's why you have more than one pollworker from each party—at least where I've worked! Admittedly I've never been a pollworker for The People's Democratic Republic of Alabama or Montanastan, but even states that privately pride themselves on their rabid Right Wing partisanship like those two at least want the ILLUSION of "fair elections"....

With one or two exceptions, even the most partisan pollworkers I've met leave their partisanship at the door on Election Day. Most pollworkers don't become pollworkers unless they believe in the system over party loyalty—I started out as a Republican(!) pollworker because I was an Independent, and apparently there weren't enough REAL Republicans where I lived who were willing to bother! (I finally changed to the Democratic Party when my former wife and her niece, who's bisexual, dumped a bunch of anti-choice and anti-LGBT literature the local Republican Party kept sending in front of me and said, "Change parties, we're sick of this shit!")

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(not all poll workers in this election might have ulterior motives! Don't understand. Thanks.)

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Poll watchers are not allowed within 15 feet of poll workers, they are not allowed anywhere the voting machines and the PD will be called by the Poll manager should they become disruptive in anyway. There are federal and state rules listed in the " Poll Workers" handbook regarding what is allowed & what isn't.

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I had a couple of so-called poll watchers representing one of the candidates who stood in the doorway as I broke down the ballot machine after the primary voting, and they were obnoxious. They rattled me a bit. They rattled my Republicans coworker even more. Then they asked us to give them a copy of the final tally receipt of the votes, I told them firmly “Absolutely not” They are not allowed to have or touch anything!!

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It depends on the laws in your state. In NJ, we would leave a results tape on the table that everyone could see.

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Same in Ohio.

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This is good to know. Are there guards on the premises too?

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There will be in Phoenix and Tucson. We usually have at least one cop watching the door, but Nov 5 will be heavily guarded, especially in Phoenix with the vote counting center now behind 7 ft spike fences with drones and rooftop snipers. Thanks to MAGA ass hats and Cyber Ninjas.

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Not in the past, although in one precinct our chairperson was a retired NYC police officer. And we do have officers stop in all through the county to check on us. We all have the Board of election number on our cell phones.

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The chairperson is allowed to read the results at the end of the night. But no one is allowed to walk off with one. I don’t know the reasoning. Maybe they worry about someone altering them.

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Fantastic. Thank you for what you and your coworker do: protect democracy.

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Imagine the arrogance of asking you for a copy/receipt! I am guessing they were MAGA. Mike Lindell still believes that he's going to melt down voting machines and turn them into prison blocks.

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Well said !!💙💙🙋🏻‍♀️

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You are doing a great thing Be safe!!💙🙋🏻‍♀️

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Thank you for your service… it’s a brave undertaking nowadays. I was set to do it but having surgery 5 days prior so they don’t want me!😆

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If you get accused of passing around USB drives like viles of drugs I know a good lawyer! Thank you for your service.

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Gods, Giuliani saying that pissed me off!

If I wasn't sure he'd do more harm than good, I'd sentence him to being a volunteer pollworker (like, not even the one-day stipend NY pays their pollworkers!) for the rest of this miserable life....

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Rudy is just praying Trump gets elected and then won’t throw him to the wolves! Rudy should sue Trump but we know that never works out for anyone.

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Hopefully, in tRump's Case, this history changes for "the better" for America. Guantanamo Exile for Life for Donald the Traitor.

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That job is too good for him. I think cleaning the toilets would be more in line with his personhood. (No offence to sanitation workers).

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I was a work-study janitor in college, and I found cleaning the bathrooms at night to be very restful.

Maybe if His Rudeness had to do it during the day in the middle of flu epidemic?

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Haha!! Thanks for the laugh:)

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Thank you and good luck!

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WTG! I was a pollworker in upstate NY for nearly two decades, but when I moved to New Jersey after my marriage broke up I tried to join down here, and nobody from the Division of Elections ever returned my calls.... 🤷‍♂️

This is the first Federal election in a while when I don't have to get up before dawn to set up the polls, and I can actually vote at the polls rather than by absentee ballot. I think that, assuming we HAVE elections after this (so vote for Kamala Harris and send Mary's insane uncle to prison where he belongs!), I'll see if it can be true that, for a change, I live in a place with more people WANTING to be pollworkers than they have spots for.

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Thank you for doing this! Anyone who believes there is election fraud clearly flunked civics and had never worked the polls. It’s idiocy, and I am hoping that everyone who has perpetrated the big lie will meet this same fate.

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Thank you & best of luck as you serve this country!🇺🇸🌟🇺🇸

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We are with you in spirit. Thank you for your service.

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The only thing I dislike about voting by mail is I no longer can go to the local polling place and thank the workers when I sign in. So please accept my gratitude for what you are doing.

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Trump's Guys

"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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Oxford, good for you! Now, make the voting experience fun and special for all the people who come to your polling place. That's what my sister and other family members do at their polling place. They have high turnout each election because people like the atmosphere and how much fun they have while voting. They also like how seriously the whole team takes voting, even chasing folks down to be sure they got their "I voted" sticker.

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I do not wish you luck.

I wish you honesty. I wish you integrity. I wish you the ability to be kind, thoughtful, and mentally stable in the times of chaos and confusion. I wish you generosity of spirit and the joy of life itself. I wish you focus and the concentration of breath and mind to your work and role.

And I thank you.

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Off-topic: I love the Oxford comma and will use it until I die.

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Thank you for volunteering to help out on Election Day.

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Good luck, Oxford! Please know that the sane among us will have your back. I am hoping all will go well for you and thank you for volunteering as a poll worker!

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“Fuck off and die.”

Exactly what Trump will tell his supporters if he wins and we get another pandemic and/or weather crisis.

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VOTE BLUE & keep the Republitrash at bay.

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The Melting Pumpkin has been demeaning the cult following, seems like forever. Injecting bleech...throwing paper towels.....selling them trumptrash..bullshit products......telling the brainwashed losers to vote and 'get outta here"......

LIke his mentor, Adolf Hitler who blamed the Greman people for his defeat in `1945, so Orange Hitler will blame his Magat-hat flock of idiots for his defeat in 2024

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Trump's Guys

"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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There are SO many more.

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The band of fluffers.

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Or world crisis!

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As a poll worker, I appreciate your support. I've been working at the polls (except during the pandemic) for the past 16 years. We're not volunteers in my area; we get $150 for the day, from 6:00 am to the a$$ end of whenever all the paperwork is done and we can go home -- the record being before 9:00 pm, but it's never less than that, and often more. It's close to being volunteer work, but I love every moment (except the paperwork!) and making sure everyone gets the chance to vote. We go our of our way to help voters in the wrong precinct, cheer for young first-time voters, welcome new-to-us voters who have moved into our area. And it's exhilarating and scary and more thrilling than the most creative roller-coaster. I've bought my blue pantsuit, added a "proof I'm a patriot" little flag pin, and I am ready to toil in the vineyards of democracy. Please thank your poll workers, defend them if they're being harassed, and join them if you can.

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Thank you for your work. It’s so nice to read your description of the joyful approach you bring to this important job, even in times of challenges. 🙏😊🌺

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Thank you for your dedication! My husband was a poll worker & found it gratifying & exhausting. He's now a senior with health challenges so can't do it now.

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I vote in person mainly so that I can thank our pole workers. It’s a long, tough day for these folks, and they deserve a thank you.

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I do too.🇺🇸

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Bless your heart !!

You deserve a lot more $$ and the thanks of us all!!

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Thank you for your support! I don't need more money, but being able to split the day between workers or have a couple of breaks would be fantastic. The issue here is that we have to sign the "zero tapes" at the beginning of the day and the "final tapes" (both strips of paper, like CVS receipts) to certify them. It does seem that we could sign in and out somehow, but for now we're stuck. And I'm in Allegheny County, PA, Pittsburgh's county, so every vote, every worker, really matters. This year, it's like being handed the starter's pistol, the stop-watch, and the winner's cup and being told it's all up to us. It isn't, of course, but the responsibility feels huge.

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I started during the pandemic as a ballot machine operator. There at 5 am in NEw York, and home by midnight. In a very red and chaotic district. It was an eye opener, and I have been doing it ever since. Everyone was appreciative of us being there so they could vote. And we clap for first time voters too. I have a feeling there will be many first timers this year. I start on our first day if early voting this Saturday.

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Service to our country comes in many shapes and forms. Thank you for your service!

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The evil that is Trump continues to ruin lives beyond salvage. Blindly ambitious and somewhat stupid, Rudy was the perfect mark for Trump’s con.

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I do believe he was more than willing, remember the young women accused him quite a while ago?

If I can be so rude in my life I have 2 rules often for men ... and you may agree

Rule # 1 it about his " DK"

If that does not apply refer to Rule #2:

Which is go back and look at Rule # 1 again!!

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FYI- Rudy’s Former wife, and mother of his kids wrote a delightful book a while back. “My Boyfriend’s Back”, by Donna Hanover, about how she reconnected with her college boyfriend after her divorce from Rudy. It’s a true, very delightful and inspiring book. I was so glad I read it and recommend her book to anyone interested. A relief from our challenges now . It’s very sad the path Rudy chose to follow, not so his ex-wife. She’s made healthier choices.

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That is this years circumstances in the news more than a few people find out that those rules very often apply

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Trump's Guys

"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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Alito & flag flyin wifey

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Trump's Guys

"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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It's impossible to MEASURE how much I would love, love, LOVE to roam the UES and bump into Shaye and Ruby at, say, The Plaza, sipping bubbly...or Alice's Tea Cup for a spot of Earl Greay...or by the boat pond in the Park, just hangin'.

They must come to NYC, move into Rudy's place, be one of us...and throw a big party where we DANCE ALL NIGHT LONG to peppy 80's pop tunes, barefoot.

Is this so wrong of me to want this so badly?

I dream big. Dream with me.

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What a glorious vision! NYC knows how to treat those heroic ladies even if our disgraceful ex-mayor didn't.

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I don't know if they will get a chance at the house .. I think his " equity" is what I am thinking will be given to them as " holders of t he mortgage" I kinda doubt Rudy's paid anything on it and the mortgage folks will sell it to reap what they can, sure don't know what's next but very very pleased at the judges ruling !!

I'd surely invite them to CA for some fun if I was able to communicate directly and as a woman I applaud their tenacity!!

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You need to find a more reliable source for your hunches.

The big liar is the one known as a deadbeat; the big creep is not. Rudy moved in decades ago and lived there when he was flush. Critics never accused him of being behind on his mortgage. He has hit on hard times only since aligning closely with the big liar's political career.

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Indeed (said the exiled New Yorker, with a tear in her eye). May these amazing women live long and prosper; may they be safe from everyone who seeks to take advantage of them, along with everyone who harassed and harmed them; may they find peace and joy on their paths going forward; may NYC embrace them and show them its very best; may the nearest bodega in every cardinal direction from their house always have their favorite snack cakes and juice in stock. They deserve every good thing.

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Georgeous! You belong in NYC. Hope you're able to get back often. As you well know, everyone here will treat Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss like royalty.

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As you rightly say, this cannot end with Giuliani. Let's hope your uncle will be next and, for the first time in his rotten life, will feel the full weight of justice on his sagging shoulders!

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Couldn't have happened to a nicer piece of s--t. What's weird is that the man who was " America's Mayor " post - 9 / 11 turned into " America's nutjob basket case ".

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And what a brutal and massive fall from grace! May he rot in a prison jail for the rest of his miserable life!

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Followed by an eternity or 2 in Hell if it indeed exists. Barring that, drop them on North Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan or one of those other places that they express ( or at least DJT does ) such ADMIRATION for, although THAT might be showing a sort of Bizarro KINDNESS to them.

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"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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If only all these MAGATs would look around them at the destruction T has wrought…. Michael Cohen, Giuliani, Weiselman, Pence Cohn, and so many more who have been used and discarded. Why would anyone think they would be any better off??

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Imagine their PTSD therapy groups...

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Too sad, these people who need the help dealing with their PTSD won’t admit it and get the benefits they all need so very badly. Not only they could and if they would commit to the healing process, would benefit, those close to them, And so, so many they have harmed, in many cases destroyed, and those who loved, love and grieve them, could have far better opportunities to heal, along with the millions of our fellow citizens. And many millions more around the world. This is truly what those of us who oppose them desire, for the sake of The Good of America and Humanity Betterment for All, good will, and Healing, healthy living, thriving communities.

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😀😀Thanks for the laugh!

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"Ye shall be judged by the company you keep!"

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Center: Donald Trump. Clockwise, from upper left: Rudy Giuliani; Vladimer Putin; Kim Jong Un; Clarence Thomas; Enrique Tarrio (Proud Boys Leader); Proud Boys Soldier; Kid Rock (Pretend Tough Guy Entertainer/Trump advocate); Steve Bannon.

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Omg, so happy for Ruby and Shaye!! Great news for these brave women. Let's hope it holds.

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Absolutely Brilliant piece this evening Mary. I'm glad Rudy finally got his long deserved ass handed to him. I had to laugh at even the thought of your uncle paying him back. I hope your right about donOLD and all who were involved regarding the Vote in 2020. That includes all the members of Congress Too,Traitors All ! Thank You for sharing your thoughts and insight and will reStack ASAP 💯👍💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

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Thank you, Mary, It is much appreciated that you are willing to shine a light on corruption in your city. I hope Ruby and Shaye get to enjoy whatever they can get from Guiliani's forfeiture. They deserve some security as well as peace and quiet. Guiliani certainly got what he deserved. I wish other juridictions would do similar punishments. Two or three years in a 'country club' prison where they are treated with respect is like a mosquito bite. But taking their wealth and trappings hurts their vanity and that is the only thing that causes pain.

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Thank you. Blessings to the mother and daughter.

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These two Courageous and Lovely Ladies are Inspirations to us All, Bless them and Gratitude forever for showing what caring and devotion and truth can do!

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Thus endeth the story of Rudolph W Giuliani, not with a bang, but with a bankruptcy

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Being a poll worker, this ruling couldn’t come at a better time. I won’t be intimidated but I will, if necessary, take names and find a high-powered attorney to take the offenders to the fking cleaners. FAFO maga ‘poll watchers’. Fair warning. I was hesitant but now I’m just pissed it’s come to this unnecessary ugliness.

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Do the polling places have cameras installed? It seems necessary this tear in order to nap the troublemakers quickly.

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Cameras are not permitted in polling places for the privacy and individual rights of citizens. This is what happens in fascism: We begin to put cracks in our foundational rights in the name of "safety". Instead we erode our true values and guardrails.

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The election office informed me that the polling place I’m working does have cameras in their business, which is a tribal casino. I don’t know if they will be allowed to have them turned on. I was unaware of this information but I have my phone.

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Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss are heroes. It’s so great to see they are finally beginning to get what they so richly deserve. I can’t wait until Giuliani and your felonious uncle get what they deserve. Maybe they can get adjoining cells in the nearest correctional facility.

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I hope Donald and his minions spend the rest of their lives in the jail house broke and miserable while the Electoral College elected Kamala and Tim reverse MAGA's devastation. This is the ONLY way to restore peace and sanity.

Thank you, Mary 💙.

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