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Mary Lane's avatar

Came across this in my feed. My, how things have changed. Trump gets shot. New players in the game. Who’d have thought???

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Geoff Mantooth's avatar

Who’d have thought for sure. Just finished a hysterically funny book on money and politics, Mr. Texas. I’ll write a review in near future, but it sure raised my enthusiasm this year.

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Mary Lane's avatar

Looking forward to your review.

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John Butler's avatar

You know Geoff, if I think back enough, I can remember back when you were the first person I knew during an election year that was campaigning for Pat Paulson for president. So that had to have been 1968. You had made something tangible, like a small picket sign or something, that meant you were serious! Are you still backing this man this year?

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Geoff Mantooth's avatar

Too funny. I have no memory of that. Maybe it was the alliteration that drew me in.

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L. P. Calhoun's avatar

1. Rejoice that whichever evil of the two lessers running for president cannot run again.

2. Spend more time with dogs, cats, donkeys, horses or whatever of God’s creatures you relate to, especially those wonderful senior critters who are so special.

3. Read more, watch (TV, podcasts, news broadcasts) less.

4. Pray that God will guide our leaders despite whoever may end up at the top of the pile.

5. Forgive a debt for someone who is struggling.

6. Volunteer in an area of need

7. Write in “None of the Above” on the ballot.

8. Smile at everyone you see and count the return smiles.

9. Send birthday cards

10. Go fishing without bait

11. Dare to be silly

12. Appreciate the humor of Geoff Mantooth 😁

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Geoff Mantooth's avatar

Perfect. Absolutely perfect (1-11 anyway).

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Zia Khan's avatar

Great ideas. 11 is classic GM humor. ;-) Better idea for 13 - turn off the news until November.

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Geoff Mantooth's avatar

I like it, turning off the news.

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Kirsten Garrison's avatar

Thrilled for the mention! As always, stellar work, and a great read!

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Geoff Mantooth's avatar

Can’t wait for your book!

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