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Oct 9Liked by Jessica Craven

We need a laugh today, and I posted this on HCR and got some likes last night, so... I present to you all... a 20-something voter's honest thought process (mine) while watching Kamala and Tim's 60 Minutes segment, presented James Joyce stream-of-consciousness style.

What even is 60 Minutes? (I've forgotten it existed.) Like, the show is 60 Minutes long? Isn't that most shows? It seems too long and yet also too short. Oh right, it's that Sunday Night thing Granny used to watch. I miss her. OK, focus. Why is this literal clock ticking at me? I forgot clocks could tick. Is Jack Bauer going to pop out at me? No, it's this guy sitting on a chair. I have no idea who this man is. Why is he all alone on this chair? Does he not have any friends? "She's been a candidate for two months and the honeymoon is over." How exactly did Man in Chair determine this? Is there a scientific agency that measures honeymoon periods, like those people trying to figure out if we are in the Anthropocene? Why is he so serious? At this point I'm used to everyone on video beginning with "Hey Guys, it's your boy [insert name like Cody or Blake], and here's what we've got for you today! Smash that like and subscribe button!" I'm confused. Does Man in Chair not want me to like him? (His name is apparently Bill.) It's a commercial already. Where is the "Skip Ad" button on this screen? There isn't one. That's the pits! OK, Kamala is finally here. Looking good in purple, gurl! Oh Lord, it's Israel time already. Y'all know she can't straight-up answer these questions without destabilizing the entire world, right Bill? She's not going to share state secrets. WAIT WAIT WHOA her lips are moving but I can't hear what her answer is because Bill is narrating in voiceover what her answer is instead? WTF?!? Do they do that on this show? Why would I want your version of what I can hear myself? "How are you going to pay for that?" Congress is gonna do it if you give her the right Congress, dumbass. WAIT WAIT WHOA did he just literally say "In the real world..."??? Is he literally mansplaining CONGRESS to the actual Vice President right now??? Oh thank God, she just straight up told him he was wrong to his face. "25% of voters say they don't know you. Why don't they trust you yet?" She is polling at 48-50% in almost all polls, so that's a whole heck of a lot of us who are apparently voting for someone we "don't know." Does this guy get that his serious face doesn't make him sound less dumb, or that question less insulting to voters? We're on to FRACKING again. Again. She isn't going to ban fracking! Changing your mind when presented with new information means you are reasonable. Why are people pretending like it's not? Do they want this to be the new "her emails?" It's not gonna be "her emails." Let it go "You have a gun, but have you fired it?" How badly did he have to restrain himself from adding "Shouldn't you be careful, little lady?" Wait... IT'S OVER? I learned nothing from this! Is this why no one knows anything about anything? At least here is Coach Walz! "Is there anything you two disagree on?" Oh for CRYING OUT LOUD, another question no reasonable person will answer! What's next, "how many of your wife's clothes does she look fat in?" Wait... IT'S OVER? Here's Liz Cheney! Why does Liz Cheney have as much speaking time as the VP choice? Bill and Kamala are now walking in some random hallway. Are they gonna bother telling me what this hallway is? Wait... IT'S OVER? There must have been more questions asked, right? **Goes to Google.** Oh, here they are! Ugh, these are shallow and repetitive as well. Why are they calling this a "grilling"? And why were her other interviews "friendly"? These were the same questions on MSNBC, the redhead lady on that channel just wasn't so damn superior about it. How many people still watch this? Apparently it is still about 8 million per week, after being on for half a century. Wait... how many people listen to "Call Her Daddy"? Apparently, it is about 2 million per week after about 5 years.

I can only conclude that I shall not cry when the dinosaurs finally die out.

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Oct 9Liked by Jessica Craven

I'm a dinosaur and I watched Call Her Daddy for the first time. So glad I did! Now when I die out, at least I'll be better informed 😜 Seriously, I agree with your ramblings and enjoyed them a lot. The MSNBC was one of the best interviews so far I thought, after the Daddy interview, but Colbert and Kamala were the most fun!

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Oct 10Liked by Jessica Craven

This is all fabulous, Will, and you have sincerely expressed here what I felt during this interview. I think Harris comported herself as well as she possibly could have, considering the line of questioning. Really, Bill Whittaker?

Thanks, Will,, for sharing! The Joyceian approach was a complete win. Enjoy your first chance at electing our next President!!

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Oct 10Liked by Jessica Craven

OMFG. You perfectly captured the ridiculousness of 60 minutes. My aunt and uncle, who I might’ve seen twice a year if that, watched it every Sunday night. He’s been dead for at least 30 years and she’s been dead for almost 15. I have no other words you sent them all.

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Thank you for all the resources, Jess and for the Resistbot about women's health. WE WILL WIN

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“…amplifying stories of unity and service.”

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Brilliant perspective on combating stories based on lies.

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Thank you both!

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Oct 10Liked by Jessica Craven

Dan Rather wrote at https://steady.substack.com/p/all-gas-no-brakes: "Please leave a comment below if you’re helping to get out the vote or know of places where help is needed. We have less than a month, and the race for the White House is too close for anyone’s comfort."

So, I posted this comment on "Steady":

"Whenever I hear some political news that upsets me, I write another postcard to voters. Or, I sign up to knock doors or phonebank with WisDems here in Wisconsin. Or, I sign up to register voters with the nonpartisan League of Women Voters.

"Action is the antidote to anxiety", so find a way to donate your time, treasure or talent. If you turn out at least one voter, and encourage your friends and family to do the same, you've done a good deed. Let's move some of the 80 million who didn't vote in the 2020 election from the couch to the polls.

I subscribe to Jessica Craven's Substack, which gives daily actions you can take: https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.com/

I rely on Jessica's lists to find opportunities that fit me. Jess writes, "If you’re looking for my “Strategic Donations” document it’s at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pvzT4gB7FK7n0O_3p6_ymrBaSIlpB3YbkuZCjNXGKw/edit?usp=sharing

Jess's post carding and letter writing resource doc is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADX8_k9WoPJDFwKiMRLYfTEThGP23yGyqytylpSxn8M/edit?usp=sharing

Phonebanking, including the link for the Democratic National Committee’s voter protection phonebank, is at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ouSba66iueFKgmilCy0WompdtZjHXSpZSOuXZMU-7Nw/edit?usp=sharing

Jess has "Adopt-a-state" newsletters for 12 key states, with more coming. Link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R9fi9jBVmVlWJUTQCNSyEg_PV0Z-WIHu7xCEOcyQ4ig/edit?usp=sharing

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Thanks, Jess!

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OMG THANK YOU!

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I really like and support your social media menu of ways people can help, even from the comfort of their homes, even while watching MLB playoffs). I emailed my federal delegation and posted on FB, I and Tiktok. I slightly amended your sentences. I may even share responses on substack.

Dear Senator/US Cong.

I am concerned over the misinformation spread by some Republicans in the wake of Hurricane Helene—and in the lead-up to Hurricane Milton. This disinformation is being spread for no reason, other than to score political points. If you agree, please consider making statement sharing my concerns. Please also educate fellow Iowans on know what the Federal government is doing. This sort of disinformation campaign is dangerous to Americans who may come to believe there are no resources available to help. The following url is FEMA statement which may prove helpful. https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Thank you

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Excellent!

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Oct 10Liked by Jessica Craven

Hi Jessica - I met someone who wants to make calls to encourage people to vote in other states. He is a low-tech person. He just wants to make calls on his cell phone, using a printed out list of names and phone numbers. He has time to make these calls and really wants to do it - on his own time, not as part of a organized phonebanking effort. What options does he have? I am a paid subscriber and am willing to help him. Thanks, Kathy

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I don't know if that exists...? If I were him I would sign up with Activate America to do a phonebank and after that they have a "call on your own time" option. Maybe they have some options that are done with VPB instead of an automatic dialer--that way he can use his own phone and dial the numbers manually. Also Sister District has phonebanks that use VPB. As for getting a list of numbers and printing it out--not sure if anyone does that anymore?

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Oct 10Liked by Jessica Craven

TOM BONIER (Hero data man) wrote a Substack post tonight. 10-09-2024 I hope the link works! It was super-helpful given the angst today/tonight re: Quinnipiac (or whatever we're upset about tonight). NOTHING HAS CHANGED HARRIS IS STILL GOING TO WIN.

https://open.substack.com/pub/tombonier/p/how-trump-can-win?r=2hjcn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&comments=true

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The one called "How trump can win?"

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Yes

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Kathy again - just to clarify. He is willing to work off of a list of names on the internet. Then he can choose to print out if he wants. Thanks,

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amplifying stories of

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