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PeaceWave

(1,010 posts) Thu Nov 14, 2024, 06:48 PM Nov 14

My cousin is re-registering as a Republican "to avoid detection?" [View all]

I'm not immune to the occasional paranoia and entertaining of somewhat fantastical what if scenarios. But, I feel like some folks are going to some very dystopian places in their minds. I explained to my cousin that Trump will have access to his voting record. So, it's not like Trump won't know that he was a Democrat. His response was that he'd feel "less in the crosshairs" and "less likely to end up on some list." Seriously, WTF is going on here? Am I the naive one or is he the crazy one?

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My cousin is re-registering as a Republican "to avoid detection?" [View all] PeaceWave Nov 14 OP

Good. Now the rest of us should follow. If we can convince the GOP bucolic_frolic Nov 14 #1

Moles? Zeitghost Nov 15 #34

Not sure how that would protect him if someone really wants to go through social media feeds and history hlthe2b Nov 14 #2

I guess we will find out. 1WorldHope Nov 14 #3

I don't care what happens, I'm not getting a tattoo of a confederate or nazi flag on my head. But I get it. Silent Type Nov 14 #4

Actually, I would consider a stash of temporary tattoos if it'll keep the angry villagers with their pitchforks away. Think. Again. Nov 14 #6

That would work. Silent Type Nov 14 #8

I see several pass tattoos at work Inkey Nov 15 #27

It's a reasonable idea... Think. Again. Nov 14 #5

Yes Cirsium Nov 14 #11

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Why do you think they are sober and serious? Kaleva Nov 15 #15

Take my word for it or not Cirsium Nov 15 #24

I asked who you knew that was near the front line Kaleva Nov 15 #30

Nor will I Cirsium Nov 15 #35

I answered Cirsium Nov 15 #38

He's crazy, and I'd keep a side eye on him. brush Nov 14 #7

That dystopian place Cirsium Nov 14 #9

My daughter wants to do that. woodsprite Nov 14 #10

with all due respect Skittles Nov 15 #18

Every state does not have registration. milestogo Nov 14 #13

What happens if registered R's don't tithe sufficiently? BadgerKid Nov 15 #14

As a registered Republican, he's now on the list to be called up Kaleva Nov 15 #16

yeah OK Skittles Nov 15 #17

I'm fairly certain twenty years worth of membership here at DemocraticUndergound EarthFirst Nov 15 #19

Open Secrets also has my political donation history Kaleva Nov 15 #21

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That's not a very nice way to start off here, sheshe2 Nov 15 #22

I think he's been here many times before. He just got zapped Kaleva Nov 15 #23

I know. sheshe2 Nov 15 #25

aww, did I miss our old friend lg again? Looks like MIRT has been very busy niyad Nov 15 #26

No...another one. sheshe2 Nov 15 #32

Darn! And we are pretty sure you will be very busy for quite some time! niyad Nov 15 #33

Lol! Kaleva Nov 15 #29

A lot of Doomsday scenarios being posted here DFW Nov 15 #28

I will not obey in advance nt GenThePerservering Nov 15 #31

I'm in a blue state in a purple county in a blue city. It doesn't matter. haele Nov 15 #36

Nope. This is a hill I will die on. Bring it. Laffy Kat Nov 15 #37