How I plan to survive utter despair
if Trump steals the election
New York Daily News,
by
John Blumenthal
Original Article
Posted By: Ribicon,
10/11/2020 2:00:38 PM
In my household, the nightly self-administered dose of anxiety commences at dinnertime when my wife switches on MSNBC. As the president blunders through a press briefing leaving behind a trail of disinformation, my spouse invariably delivers an impassioned stream of expletives at the screen. Then we listen to the pundits, who have lately spent a worrisome amount of time commenting on the many devious ways in which our commander-in-chief could lose the election but remain president anyway. Frankly, I simply cannot deal with this possibility. I’m already on anxiety meds and there’s probably no medication in existence that can take the edge off
Reply 1 - Posted by:
seamusm 10/11/2020 2:06:25 PM (No. 569336)
Children shouldn't be allowed to vote in the first place. This author has failed the adult-only requirement for civic participation. Someone PLEASE give him a small trophy for just nothing at all.
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Strike3 10/11/2020 2:10:40 PM (No. 569343)
Tuning in to MSNBC is your first mistake, dummass. Actually, being born was your first mistake, your choice in fake news is the second.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
F15 Gork 10/11/2020 2:12:34 PM (No. 569345)
Out Oklahoma way we have a name for this dude - wussy. Except it’s spelled with a P......
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Gallo3 10/11/2020 2:20:10 PM (No. 569350)
The sweetest music of all will be listening to all these Gamma Cuck Soi-Bhois snivel cry and moan after our heroic VSGPDJT is reelected.
Will have been worth it not unfriending them and their lies on FB all these past four years. Woo Hoo!
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
DVC 10/11/2020 2:23:07 PM (No. 569355)
That would be WIN the election you pompous fool.
They are getting ready. They know that Biden is a rotten candidate and the polls are fake.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
DVC 10/11/2020 2:24:53 PM (No. 569360)
So this wimp "is on anxiety meds". What a useless girly-man. Cry yourself to sleep, you wussy.
69 people like this.
Reply 7 - Posted by:
zephyrgirl 10/11/2020 2:26:05 PM (No. 569362)
It never occurs to these idiots that Trump might win fair and square.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
bythegates 10/11/2020 2:28:47 PM (No. 569364)
PANIC
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
Avanti1 10/11/2020 2:34:07 PM (No. 569372)
FTA: "According to my parents, my childhood was characterized by tantrums and a disturbing lack of enthusiasm for potty training"
The article shows the author has not progressed beyond what he describes.
i recommend he tries holding his breath for about ten minutes. That would eliminate his pain and the pain of everyone with whom he comes in contact.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
Hairy Eyeball 10/11/2020 2:36:45 PM (No. 569375)
Bypass the paywall if you have reached your limit.
https://outline.com/jRy8aT
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Reply 11 - Posted by:
earlybird 10/11/2020 2:43:16 PM (No. 569382)
Pass.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
Italiano 10/11/2020 2:43:21 PM (No. 569383)
It it's satire: Good one, John. Sums up the Democrat snowflake "men" and the ditz women perfectly.
If it isn't satire: John, just go kill yourself. You'll feel better.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
reefdiver 10/11/2020 2:44:26 PM (No. 569386)
Dems steal/buy elections, Repubs win elections.
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Reply 14 - Posted by:
stablemoney 10/11/2020 2:53:15 PM (No. 569400)
If you want to avoid utter despair in your life, Blumenthal, don't endow the government with complete authority to make all decisions in your life, and instead take responsibility for your own life---and leave other people alone.
30 people like this.
#12 I don't think this is satire, because at the bottom it says "Blumenthal has been an editorial staffer at Esquire and an editor and columnist at Playboy."
This could actually be a window to look into the pathetic world of a liberal.
A recent Gallup poll reports that only 5% of democrat men are "ready to return to normal activities right now", while 54% of republican women are ready. These democrat men are a fearful and anxious lot.
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Reply 16 - Posted by:
starboard 10/11/2020 2:59:37 PM (No. 569407)
Blumenthal deserves all the despair and then some, for what his political preference has put the American people through. No sympathy from the folks who work, raise families and pay taxes the old fashion way. We Trump supporters not cry babies and smug elitists.
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Reply 17 - Posted by:
hershey 10/11/2020 3:13:35 PM (No. 569425)
Give it a rest cupcake...you might as well not vote since Slo Joe is going down like the Titanic, or maybe a Sailboat with a hole in the bottom....
17 people like this.
Reply 18 - Posted by:
davew 10/11/2020 3:13:52 PM (No. 569426)
I didn't see one thought of self reflection or questioning of positions that might be responsible for a defeat at the polls in this article. What is it that the Bad Orange Man is trying to do to you that causes such angst? Do you prefer higher taxes and lower wages? Forced redistribution of wealth? Less freedom and personal choice? Bigger more intrusive government bureaucracies?
The central question facing this nation and the world after the election will be the eventual realization and expert agreement that China intentionally created the COVID-19 virus and spread it throughout the world. It was designed as an "unrestricted" bioweapon to cripple but not kill its victims like Geneva Convention restricted agents like anthrax or serin gas .
This will be a profound shock to governments and economies (re. stock markets) around the world because it will mean all nations will have to act internationally to bring China's CCP to justice or face future fabricated pandemics until they dominate the world. Who is better suited to lead this confrontation, President Trump or Joe Biden who was a key architect in the economic sell out of this country to the CCP along with his grifting son, Hunter? We will either pull together as a world behind strong leaders like Trump and Pompeo or we will be lead into servitude by corrupt traitors like Biden and Kerry.
25 people like this.
Reply 19 - Posted by:
Hugh Akston 10/11/2020 3:14:00 PM (No. 569427)
I'd be ashamed to write something like this for anyone to read.
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Reply 20 - Posted by:
Shells 10/11/2020 3:15:43 PM (No. 569429)
So Johnny is on anxiety meds. That’s telling. I’d be really, really interested to know the percentage of Biden supporters on some kind of drugs. I can’t decide if they’re all stupid or all crazy, or both.
Somewhat off topic. I have a neighbor with two very large lawn signs. One reads, ‘Anyone With a Functioning Brain,” and the other is “Biden.” I asked her if she saw the irony of those two signs juxtaposed and she had absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I just told her I appreciate the laugh everyday.
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Reply 21 - Posted by:
Namma 10/11/2020 3:22:21 PM (No. 569433)
Awwwe. Poor blummie. Guess you’ll just have to do like real Americans did when hussien stoke the election Put your big boy pants on and pray to God Almighty that he gives you the strength to get thru the day.
Turn to God for strength and in your case, ask Him to enlighten you with the truth.
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Reply 22 - Posted by:
Heil Liberals 10/11/2020 3:23:13 PM (No. 569435)
Undoubtedly, this is the most flaccid man I have ever read. What a contemptible creature.
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Reply 23 - Posted by:
paral04 10/11/2020 3:26:39 PM (No. 569437)
John, you could always go to a country that you want to emulate here, Like Venezuela or Cuba. You will be happy there. Readers here might set up a GO Fund Me account for a one way ticket and a case of toilet paper.
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Reply 24 - Posted by:
Hermit_Crab 10/11/2020 3:43:29 PM (No. 569451)
I wonder if Nervous Little Johnny is related to Clinton Operative Sidney Blumenthal, or Stolen Valor Senator Richard Blumenthal.
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Reply 25 - Posted by:
Sandbar 10/11/2020 3:52:05 PM (No. 569461)
Dear John, For a really thumb sucking good time, might I suggest watching to 2016 returns on MSNBC or CNN? Readily available on You tube and absolutely invigorating.
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Reply 26 - Posted by:
DARling 10/11/2020 3:53:49 PM (No. 569468)
One man's poison is another man's meat. I'll be doing handsprings and cartwheels!
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Reply 27 - Posted by:
ThreeBadCats3 10/11/2020 3:54:12 PM (No. 569469)
Poor John. One clue to your stress is having a wife of similar temperament. I suggest getting a bottle with two nipples, one for each of you. Then, perhaps an anti psychotic, rather than an anxiolytic. Find a nice Woke physician, who may be taking the same thing.
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Reply 28 - Posted by:
LadyVet 10/11/2020 3:58:49 PM (No. 569470)
Cannot give enough likes to #20.
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Reply 29 - Posted by:
joew9 10/11/2020 4:03:38 PM (No. 569472)
Don't worry. Trump won't steal it. He'll legitimately win it.
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Reply 30 - Posted by:
DVC 10/11/2020 4:11:23 PM (No. 569478)
I can mail him some rope, if he needs it.
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Reply 31 - Posted by:
SALady 10/11/2020 4:12:15 PM (No. 569479)
I read that Stevie Nicks was going to go to outer space when President Trump wins re-election.
Maybe this little snowflake should go with her if he doesn't melt first!!!
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Reply 32 - Posted by:
ho72 10/11/2020 4:13:34 PM (No. 569481)
Mr. Blumenthal, ask your doctor if suicide is right for you.
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Reply 33 - Posted by:
NeverForget 10/11/2020 4:14:08 PM (No. 569482)
I am very concerned about Iowa and Nebraska. Can they produce enough popcorn to meet the needs of both Amy Coney Barrett's appointment to the Supreme Court and Donald Trump's reelection?
10 people like this.
Reply 34 - Posted by:
MindMadeUp 10/11/2020 4:20:59 PM (No. 569494)
This character is "already on anxiety meds". Clearly the drugs he's taking make him mentally unfit and incapable of performing his duties as a writer.
9 people like this.
Reply 35 - Posted by:
Lazyman 10/11/2020 4:25:01 PM (No. 569496)
Someone better remove the strings and knifes from that household.
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Reply 36 - Posted by:
varkdriver 10/11/2020 4:28:29 PM (No. 569499)
This guy is a whiny jerk. Project much, man? Exactly the Dimocrat plan for this upcoming election.
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Reply 37 - Posted by:
Chiritwo 10/11/2020 4:31:53 PM (No. 569504)
Can adults really act that childish? We lived through 8 years of Obama (only capitalized because of spell check). I would just switch channels when he came on - that goes for his wife also. You'll have to deal with it because President Trump will win again. You see, they have top loaded all the polls so you think Biden can win. You will have one heck of a temper tantrum when this happens. The likes of you will destroy many peoples' property with your temper tantrums. This time I hope you're put in jail and have to pay the owners back for their destroyed property.
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Reply 38 - Posted by:
NHChemist 10/11/2020 5:09:10 PM (No. 569526)
Here is a conversation with Mr. Blumenthal that also shows his picture:
http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/9075/1/In-Conversation-With-John-Blumenthal-Author-of-Whats-Wrong-with-Dorfman-Millard-Fillmore-Mon-Amour-Three-and-a-Half-Virgins-and-The-Strange-Courtship-of-Abigail-Bird/Page1.html
He looks like an aging hippie with a trust fund. When asked about his writing he states "... I’m not much good at anything else." hat about sums it up.
5 people like this.
Reply 39 - Posted by:
Ashley Brenton 10/11/2020 5:11:55 PM (No. 569531)
Besides the narrowing, rigged polls, what indication does this fool have that Biden is set to win the election? Everytime Biden gets off an airplane he is greeted by blowing tumbeweeds and a lone stray dog howling somewhere off camera.
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Mebbee Blumenthal should move to New Zealand.
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Reply 41 - Posted by:
Trump'sCousin 10/11/2020 5:14:51 PM (No. 569534)
I do hope you jump off a bridge when President Trump is reelected! I'd pay to watch. Pass the popcorn.
6 people like this.
Reply 42 - Posted by:
BGray2 10/11/2020 5:15:52 PM (No. 569535)
First of all, winning is not necessarily stealing. As a matter of fact, stealing elections is more commonly associated with the democrat party. It seems what the author is despairing over is the utter ineptitude of his party's candidate, and leadership.
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Reply 43 - Posted by:
GoodDeal 10/11/2020 5:32:19 PM (No. 569553)
Only one solution if Trump wins the election if you are a burden droid. Suicide is the only option.
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Reply 44 - Posted by:
sciteach 10/11/2020 5:35:15 PM (No. 569557)
My oldest brother and his wife are Trumpers but he keeps telling me that there is no way for Trump to win. So the first thing I ask him is what channels does he get his information from. Yikes. MSNBC and CNN. Need I say anymore? I will brag that in 2016 I had a real sense that Trump was going to win. I really did and I told people so. A friend wanted to bet me a $100 but would not give me any odds so I passed. (I still kick myself over that one.) I have had a few doubts at times but I still believe Trump and the Republicans are going to win big. At least Trump will. One cannot depend on many of the Paul Ryan like Republicans we have in the Senate and the House.
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Reply 45 - Posted by:
volksford 10/11/2020 5:46:58 PM (No. 569569)
On anxiety meds due to the current President ?.. ... You sir , are a pathetic disgrace to manhood !
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Reply 46 - Posted by:
dbdiva 10/11/2020 5:47:04 PM (No. 569570)
How about this?: Get some survival tips from sane people who were called upon to get through the final term of the former CIC.
I know everyone here remained emotionally stable even though his lying, disrespect for our laws, our country and extreme laziness angered many of us. Not to mention the hectoring First "Lady" who was always happy to lecture us on what really bad people we are all the while we were footing the bills
for her and her entourage to take luxurious vacations.
Through all of that we survived.
On the plus side he made us angry enough to revolt at the ballot box when we elected Donald Trump.
Without Hussein and his angry beard Donald Trump may not be President today.
SO JOHN.......SUCK IT UP!!!!
7 people like this.
Reply 47 - Posted by:
JoElla Bee 10/11/2020 5:53:26 PM (No. 569573)
The picture of the guy on the floor in the fetal position is how the left handles reality. That and hiring goons to riot and burn down the successes of people who have faced hard realities every day of their lives.
Nothing positive ever. Always caught up in a negative mindset without solutions to their problems, or those of anyone else.
This evil mess the POTUS has had to endure from them is prime example of how they handle problems they don’t want to face.
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Reply 48 - Posted by:
DVC 10/11/2020 5:55:51 PM (No. 569575)
#16, that "fearful and anxious lot" is normally called by a number of rude names, girly-men or wussy are the least rude that I know. The one I use normally, I won't use here, although others have. Close to wussy.
I am sure that they have never been in a fist fight, don't even imagine owning a gun or using one to defend their loved ones.
Useless, -- actually worse than useless which implies zero worth. These males are a net drain on resources, so net negative value. Worse than useless.
#14, thank for your service, and literally, your blood sacrifice. Freedom isn't free. Our family has a gold star instead of a young man to prove it.
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Reply 49 - Posted by:
Lawsy0 10/11/2020 6:09:19 PM (No. 569583)
Dinner time and watching television are totally incompatible. MSNBC should require medication to endure. No wonder this guy's family is in turmoil. 1. Turn off the boob-tube. 2. Ask the kids what they learned today. 3. Comment in front of the kids how nice it is to sit together for a meal and let them hear you thank the cook. You people must be barbarians.
4 people like this.
Reply 50 - Posted by:
NYbob 10/11/2020 6:09:56 PM (No. 569585)
I have nothing but contempt for people like this. All the arguments mean nothing if you are such a defective that you ignore the Deep State and its perversions of institutions that have the power of life and death over citizens. An out of control intelligence agency, the CIA and NSA, a weaponized IRS and our own secret police in the FBI that is now no different that the old KGB. Mewing like a child in the face of all of this is beyond pathetic.
6 people like this.
Reply 51 - Posted by:
Krause 10/11/2020 6:57:39 PM (No. 569619)
God, what a weenie!
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Reply 52 - Posted by:
ussjimmycarter 10/11/2020 7:01:50 PM (No. 569620)
Bet his wife is a real gem! He is a Soy Boy who needs meds to through an election? Wow! What a wuss!
5 people like this.
Reply 53 - Posted by:
mathman 10/11/2020 7:08:52 PM (No. 569623)
GO AWAY. North Korea. China. Somalia. Qatar. Venezuela. Cuba. Anywhere but here.
Just go. Now.
8 people like this.
Reply 54 - Posted by:
smokincol 10/11/2020 7:54:23 PM (No. 569650)
blumenthal, daily news. who would have guessed they would watch msdnc and who would have guessed he would be some kind of liberal? why are all the pea-brains employed by the daily news?
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Clearly John you are not stable and should really be seeking help no matter who wins this. The mere fact that you support the demented candidate who can barely find his way out of his own basement tells me that you are deranged but this column is really pathetic and screams out for serious treatment.
4 people like this.
Reply 56 - Posted by:
slsusnr 10/11/2020 8:59:24 PM (No. 569686)
I thought this might be satire, but Dear God, it's apparently not! This guy needs to be in a padded room where he can't hurt himself (and I really don't give a - - - - if he does).
4 people like this.
Reply 57 - Posted by:
erobot 10/11/2020 9:23:55 PM (No. 569699)
My neighbor had the same problem and went to a counselor who told her to stop watching television. It worked like a charm and she's fine now. Not a joke.
4 people like this.
Reply 58 - Posted by:
Borderboy 10/11/2020 10:21:45 PM (No. 569722)
You just can't make this s*** up.
Bet this swish had his lunch money taken from him every day at school.
What a crybaby!
Suck it up, buttercup.
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Reply 59 - Posted by:
Chuzzles 10/11/2020 11:02:59 PM (No. 569740)
Trump won't steal, he will be enthusiastically and overwhelmingly voted back into office next month. Now democrats, they like to steal. They have been doing it since JFK ran for president. How else do you think he won? It wasn't under his own talents Johnny.
3 people like this.
Reply 60 - Posted by:
XCenturion 10/12/2020 12:06:56 AM (No. 569764)
Any idiot that still gets their news from MSNBC needs to be either committed or deported!
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John, seems like the real problem is your wife turning the TV on during dinner.
You cry over anxiety. When Obola was prez, my friends and I cried because people were losing jobs, closing their businesses and selling what they owned for money. Be ashamed.
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Reply 62 - Posted by:
Trigger2 10/12/2020 12:30:36 AM (No. 569778)
Renounce your citizenship John, leave the country and don't come back.
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Reply 63 - Posted by:
franq 10/12/2020 6:01:48 AM (No. 569843)
Look man, go change the oil in your car. It'll make you feel better.
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Reply 64 - Posted by:
Jobe 10/13/2020 9:32:50 AM (No. 570969)
I'd like to know what this horse's heiny plans on doing if Jumblin' Joe Biden, the human massager wins the election. Just take a minute and imagine what the nation would look like if Joltin' Joe becomes POTUS. Joe has been a political stumble bum for almost 50 years accomplishing next to nothing aside from amassing wealth for his family. Joe's campaign has proven that he couldn't organize a one car funeral, let alone a staff to run the country so who would be the drivers of Joe's menagerie of incompetence? Schumer, Pelosi, or some other dimocrat dim bulb would step in and help drive the nation into the bowl where it would spin until it ultimately was flushed by some nimrod like Mass-murderer Cuomo.
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Comments:
Someone who was an editorial staffer at Esquire and an editor and columnist at Playboy underscores the truth of Dr. Savage's observation that liberalism is a mental disorder. Seeing how this screed could have been written by nearly anyone in the mainstream media, why has there been no investigation on why nearly all of US opinion-forming "programming" comes from the hard left?