Conspiracy theories about the election are really getting out of control. Everywhere you turn and depending on the source, you can find a story that fulfills any belief that you have. I am watching otherwise intelligent adults spout stuff that makes me scratch my head pretty hard. Of course, we all know that the election was a doozy. The run up was full of acrimony and accusations like I'm not sure I've seen previously. Of course, with Trump that's something you'd expect. But it was pretty bad. And then Election Day was pretty anticlimactic. Everyone, literally everyone, wanted to know the outcome. But it was not to be. And that isn't necessarily unique. There have been plenty of times when it took longer than desired to count the votes. Of course, the mail in ballot scheme was new and bound to result in problems. Then you add in the media calling winners at various times when there was still uncertainty. Stir that all with a bunch of protestors on the streets of major cities causing problems and it was a mess.
It looked like there were 6 states, Nevada, North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin that were slow in counting...and some are still counting. Meanwhile the media called Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin for Biden and that put him over the top. Of course, there is no official announcement until it's done but that didn't dissuade the Biden camp from claiming victory. And, surprise, surprise, Trump dug in. So now he has an army of lawyers out looking for shenanigans and filing lawsuits. Will they go anywhere? I'm not buying it. I've looked at the numbers and I don't see how Trump overcomes the lead unless they find major, major irregularities. Of course, if you want there to be irregularities you can find a source to feed your paranoia. If that's your schtick, knock yourself out. But please...stop sending me conspiracy theory videos, memes and stories via email, text, FB Messenger and any other medium you can think of. I'm not opening them. I'm deleting them. So save yourself the effort.
So I think it's essentially over. I could be wrong, but I don't see any way that Trump is the President on January 20. If there's something you want to be passionate about, be passionate about the two Senatorial elections in Georgia. That's where it's at now. If the Republicans hold the Senate, the game is very different for the next two years. So watch that.
Everyone one has been stressed by this election. Incredibly stressed. Add in Covid and it only makes it worse. So take my advice and give it a break. Here's the top ten things you can do instead of acting like "this guy" over the election that you can't do one thing about anyway.
10. Go fishing, or golfing, or running or whatever
9. Get that project done around the house that you've been putting off
8. Work on learning a new language or musical instrument
7. Give your kids more help than they need with their homework. You'll like it.
6. Put more effort into your work. Do something above and beyond.
5. Take some time to read something that you've been putting off
4. Volunteer at a local food bank or something similar to help people
3. Knock on your neighbors door and ask them if they'd like to go for a walk
2. Play with your kids. Doesn't matter what. Just play with them.
1. Hug your wife, husband or significant other. The days are short. And they are limited. Remember what Budda said..."The trouble is, you think you have time"
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