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Got my spiked heels on. I'm GOING to tread on them... (Original Post) Triana Jul 2014 OP
Oooh, can I wear my cowboy boots? kag Jul 2014 #1
Same here. A beat-old pair that have seen several continents. riqster Jul 2014 #10
I refuse to wear cowboy boots. Don't want to risk being mistaken for a dubya supporter calimary Jul 2014 #21
Kick! Heidi Jul 2014 #2
But I don't have any spike heels. Brigid Jul 2014 #3
No. Try golf shoes, soccer shoes or logging boots. jmowreader Jul 2014 #14
If there has EVER been a time for women to tread, kick, march, yell......AND GO TO VOTE....... northoftheborder Jul 2014 #4
Even if have to go barefoot. jwirr Jul 2014 #5
YES. Especially the barefoot people.Do we need to start a flip-flop fund drive for the shoeless? northoftheborder Jul 2014 #6
I can answer that for me: what moves me MOST is the safety net. Not for myself but for my family. jwirr Jul 2014 #7
Do the adults in your family vote? If not, is it because of the draconian restrictions on voting? northoftheborder Jul 2014 #8
i am in MN so no it is not restrictions on voting. All of our adults vote for Democrats because if jwirr Jul 2014 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author demigoddess Jul 2014 #11
I'm gonna get my boots and crampons on RoccoR5955 Jul 2014 #12
THAT's what I'm talkin about! Triana Jul 2014 #18
NOW you're talking!!!! calimary Jul 2014 #22
never gave the colour of that repulsive flag a thought--but you are correct. niyad Jul 2014 #32
I like the crampons, but... nikto Jul 2014 #25
I LOVE the way you think! niyad Jul 2014 #30
Geniuses flock together nikto Jul 2014 #36
Excellent. n/t DirkGently Jul 2014 #13
I want this as a sticker for my car. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2014 #15
Gee, ladies, you DON'T want to wear a burqa ?!?! blkmusclmachine Jul 2014 #16
I have a nice pair of Geta... yuiyoshida Jul 2014 #17
Nice graphic packman Jul 2014 #19
you beat me to it allan01 Jul 2014 #24
and me niyad Jul 2014 #31
My cha-cha heels these days are cowboy ankle boots Warpy Jul 2014 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author allan01 Jul 2014 #23
It is not too soon to be talking to likely voters about things like MADem Jul 2014 #26
I've got a pair really heavy retro platform shoes from 1monster Jul 2014 #27
I'm In! Kick! colsohlibgal Jul 2014 #28
haven't worn my stilettos in ages, but will happily slip them on for this! niyad Jul 2014 #29
That sign is OUTSTANDING! PatrickforO Jul 2014 #33
These boots are gonna walk all over you (thanks, Nancy Sinatra) Hekate Jul 2014 #34
Yes! thanks Triana Cha Jul 2014 #35

riqster

(13,986 posts)
10. Same here. A beat-old pair that have seen several continents.
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 10:47 AM
Jul 2014

One can tread pretty damned decisively in them. Also suitable for delivering swift kicks as needed.

calimary

(81,127 posts)
21. I refuse to wear cowboy boots. Don't want to risk being mistaken for a dubya supporter
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 06:06 PM
Jul 2014

OR a perry supporter for that matter.

HOWEVER, I do have my Uggs - that turn me almost literally into an all-terrain vehicle. I can do some serious stomping with those. And I'll make sure to walk through dog shit and not wipe it off before I begin. So I'll be ready! (She said, with eyelashes batting like hummingbirds' wings!)

And even though I don't wear heels too often anymore, I still have 'em. And some of 'em have rather pointy toes and rather spiky heels. Hell, even my lower-heeled ones could leave a mark.

Brigid

(17,621 posts)
3. But I don't have any spike heels.
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 10:23 AM
Jul 2014

After years of Easy Spirits, I just can't wear them. I do have some pretty heavy-duty North Face hikers, though. Will they do?

northoftheborder

(7,569 posts)
4. If there has EVER been a time for women to tread, kick, march, yell......AND GO TO VOTE.......
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 10:25 AM
Jul 2014

IT IS NOW!!!!!

northoftheborder

(7,569 posts)
6. YES. Especially the barefoot people.Do we need to start a flip-flop fund drive for the shoeless?
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 10:37 AM
Jul 2014

I'm NOT being sarcastic. Those in need ESPECIALLY need to go vote. Most often they don't. How can we help them see the necessity to actually take action on voting day???? That's the million dollar question.

jwirr

(39,215 posts)
9. i am in MN so no it is not restrictions on voting. All of our adults vote for Democrats because if
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 10:47 AM
Jul 2014

they did not I would never let them forget it. If I have to I use my severely disabled daughter whom they all love against them. She above all needs the safety net.

The one time I was going to set out a primary my oldest daughter used that on me.

Response to northoftheborder (Reply #4)

calimary

(81,127 posts)
22. NOW you're talking!!!!
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 06:09 PM
Jul 2014

These boots are made for punishing! You can even shred that stupid YELLOW flag while you're at it. Yes, let's all remember - their "big, bad, fearsome" Don't-Tread-On-Me is YELLOW. Of COURSE! What other color would be more fitting for these cowards? Cowards. YES. COWARDS. That's what bullies usually turn out to be.

 

nikto

(3,284 posts)
25. I like the crampons, but...
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 07:28 PM
Jul 2014

I advise standing in a pool of curare before using them to step with.



It's the only way to be sure.

Response to Triana (Original post)

MADem

(135,425 posts)
26. It is not too soon to be talking to likely voters about things like
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 07:56 PM
Jul 2014

"Are you registered?" and "Have you done your change of address" if they've moved, and "Do you have ID and do you need a ride to get it?" if you're in one of those draconian states that make people cough up ID to vote.

I'm already doing some of that in my travels; never hurts!

1monster

(11,012 posts)
27. I've got a pair really heavy retro platform shoes from
Mon Jul 21, 2014, 08:15 PM
Jul 2014

the early 2000s. They could do some real smashing damage (if I don't fall off them while I'm doing the stomp dance.)

Hekate

(90,565 posts)
34. These boots are gonna walk all over you (thanks, Nancy Sinatra)
Tue Jul 22, 2014, 04:05 AM
Jul 2014

Nancy couldn't sing nearly as well as her daddy, but you could certainly repurpose the tune and chorus. Tread hard!

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