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Raoul’s Two Cents: November 22, 2024<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The Aftermath<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019t 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\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like to believe we will calm down eventually. Remember, we are all Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think of this scenario:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Door opens. Two friends walk in. Door shuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why did you vote for him!!! <\/strong>I can\u2019t believe he won!! How can people be so stupid?!? Don\u2019t they know he\u2019s going to end the world as we know it? Don\u2019t they know he\u2019s a convict? A rapist! A narcissist?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess we didn\u2019t think so.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He\u2019s going to destroy our economy! He\u2019s going to end all of our environmental policies! He\u2019s going to kill mother earth! He\u2019s going to end women\u2019s rights!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I think you\u2019re exaggerating.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But nobody likes him! Beyonce doesn\u2019t like him! George Clooney doesn\u2019t 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 \u2026 and ..<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ah, everyone\u2019s entitled to their opinion.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m going to shave my head, pluck off my eyebrows, hold my breath \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nah, you\u2019re not gonna do that.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll \u2026 I\u2019ll \u2026 sob \u2026 sob \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There there \u2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Silence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it all out now?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeah. Thanks for hearing me out.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sure. No problem. What are friends for? Shall we face the world now?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Door opens and closes. The Star Spangled Banner plays in the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends, this too will pass. TGIF people!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cRadical 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.”-<\/em>— David Platt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”<\/em> — Matthew 5:4<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” <\/em>— Psalm 34:18<\/p>\n\n\n\n

JOKE OF THE WEEK<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n

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Original art by Raoul Pascual.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Parting Shots<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOT A JOKE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Fred of Long Beach, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thanks to Norm of Sherman Oaks, CA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NOT A JOKE<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I found these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SUBSCRIBE<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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