Raoul’s Two Cents: November 22, 2024
The Aftermath
The rippling effects of the elections early this month is still expanding. I feel sorry for the losing side. I really do. Many of them can’t seem to handle the defeat with dignity. Strangely, some even made selfies of themselves losing it. It must be hard for them to realize they were the minority. True to their word, many of the elites are fleeing the country. It’s understandable why many were desperate to win. Many in government are now anxious about losing their comfortable high paying jobs because their racket will soon be exposed. There’s a lesson waiting to be discovered.
I like to believe we will calm down eventually. Remember, we are all Americans.
I think of this scenario:
Door opens. Two friends walk in. Door shuts.
Why did you vote for him!!! I can’t believe he won!! How can people be so stupid?!? Don’t they know he’s going to end the world as we know it? Don’t they know he’s a convict? A rapist! A narcissist?
I guess we didn’t think so.
He’s going to destroy our economy! He’s going to end all of our environmental policies! He’s going to kill mother earth! He’s going to end women’s rights!
I think you’re exaggerating.
But nobody likes him! Beyonce doesn’t like him! George Clooney doesn’t like him! Ellen de Genres, Ophra, Le Bron, Sharon Stone, Mark Hamill, Alyssa Milano, Jamie Lee Curtis, Stephen King, Barbara, Don Lemon, Guillermo del Toro, Eva, Cher, Whoopi, Miley, Bryan, Lena, Samuel, Meryl, Jimmy, Arnold, Stephen, Bruce, and … and ..
Ah, everyone’s entitled to their opinion.
I’m going to shave my head, pluck off my eyebrows, hold my breath …
Nah, you’re not gonna do that.
I’ll … I’ll … sob … sob …
There there …
Silence.
Is it all out now?
Yeah. Thanks for hearing me out.
Sure. No problem. What are friends for? Shall we face the world now?
Yes.
Door opens and closes. The Star Spangled Banner plays in the background.
Friends, this too will pass. TGIF people!
“Radical obedience to Christ risks losing all these things. But in the end, such risk finds its reward in Christ. And he is more than enough for us.”-— David Platt
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4
“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA
Parting Shots
Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA
NOT A JOKE
Thanks to Fred of Long Beach, CA
Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA
Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA
Thanks to Norm of Sherman Oaks, CA
NOT A JOKE
I found these:
My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with these.
Heather
November 22, 2024 at 11:38 pm
Very funny and completely true. No Republican I know had gloated about the results. I sensed that Amy was waiting for it to come up in discussion but it did not. Heather
Larry
November 22, 2024 at 11:41 pm
Shaved Head
Is that reference to a shaved head about me, or some response of a Monk trying to leave the world.
Yes, the Hollywood elites think Trump will destroy their country. No thought to anything else except their privilege.
TGIF
Noel
November 22, 2024 at 11:42 pm
very insightful re the aftermath..hopefully , things will cool down and everybody will be working on the same page..
By the way, do you still join the Friday morning kapihan via zoom? Sometimes I do want to join but oftentimes, when I get to the office, I forget about it ..senior moments LOL!!
Pia
November 22, 2024 at 11:43 pm
Nice one Raoul! Of course you and I were on the same side the whole time. So sad that our sisters weren’t but hopefully they will calm down.
Noel
November 22, 2024 at 11:44 pm
very insightful re the aftermath.. hopefully , things will cool down and everybody will be working on the same page..
Oscar
November 22, 2024 at 11:46 pm
TGIF!
I even don’t listen to me either when I talk to myself.
Tom
November 23, 2024 at 9:45 pm
Thanks Raoul. Those are the best comments on the election I have seen. Absolutely right on and accurate. You do a magnificent job writing these wonderful observations. Tom of Pasadena