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Trying not to screw things up worse
If you believe "voting third party is throwing your vote away" it means you should also believe that if the candidate you voted for gets elected, then you are partly responsible for everything he or she does while in office (because without your vote none of it would have been possible).
You'd think this would make people who insist on voting for mainstream candidates a lot more picky about who they will give their all-important vote to, but instead it seems to have the opposite effect.
So when people say "voting third party is throwing your vote away" what I hear is "you should vote for a scoundrel who doesn't share your values so you can take the blame for the mess he will make if he's elected." Maybe that's persuasive to somebody out there, but not to me. If someone's going to insist that I vote (and someone does) then I'm voting for the person I think would do the job least worst, even if I have to write that person's name in letter by letter.
I made the initial cuts on my newest woodworking project today. This involved using for the first time a bandsaw, a scroll saw, and an edge/belt spindle sander. I took pictures but my phone died before I could get them onto this computer.
You'd think this would make people who insist on voting for mainstream candidates a lot more picky about who they will give their all-important vote to, but instead it seems to have the opposite effect.
So when people say "voting third party is throwing your vote away" what I hear is "you should vote for a scoundrel who doesn't share your values so you can take the blame for the mess he will make if he's elected." Maybe that's persuasive to somebody out there, but not to me. If someone's going to insist that I vote (and someone does) then I'm voting for the person I think would do the job least worst, even if I have to write that person's name in letter by letter.
I made the initial cuts on my newest woodworking project today. This involved using for the first time a bandsaw, a scroll saw, and an edge/belt spindle sander. I took pictures but my phone died before I could get them onto this computer.
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barrel, made a pile of electronics, put a extra wide "chair" (almost love seat size) out there as well as extra couch cushions, and an ottaman. Over.... I'm pretty sure the yard is a bigger mess because of the piles, but...... for the first time since I can ever remember since 2007, I can look out the sliding glass door and into the backyard. I'm sure I could see out it in 2008, I just don't remember it. Then I did a load of laundry. I watched TV for a bit and then decided it was time for bed... so I folded the dry laundry and tossed towels in the washer. Started looking at the washer because it hasn't been level for more time than I care to admit. So I pushed the dryer partially in the doorway (very small laundry room) and attempted to lower the feet on the right hand side and they wouldn't budge in either direction. I tried to use some chennel locks but that didn't work. So...... I scooted the washer part way behind the dryer and tilted it, reached for the feet and they were gross.... so then I had to yell for help, so that I could get a rag and the broom and dustpan.... got the mess cleaned up and the feet cleaned up and turned them a few times each. Put the washer and dryer back and stood by and admired my work with no level (it was in the garage). Looked pretty even. Took the towels out earlier and they felt more dry. Hopefully they dry better. Another project off the to-do list. Now, earlier in the week, I changed out the dryer end cap thingy to a new one, shortened the hose because it was way too long, emptied out the hose and such..... fast forward, I noticed condensation inside the dryer and now I am annoyed because I had just cleaned out the dryer hose and changed the outside portion of the dryer vent. So.... I was going outside to take the riders battery off and close my window and decided to check the outside vent. I knew condensation meant a blockage somewhere and I wasn't looking forward to dragging the dryer out of the laundry area so that I could see if it was blocked inside, so I reach down and pulled the bottom piece (cage) off the dryer vent and it was way beyond FULL. I was shocked since I had just cleaned the dryer vent tubing out and the end of the dryer like 2 or 3 days before that. There was a solid 1/2" of damp lint on there. I have been checking it daily since then and there hasnt been hardly any on there. I am an avid, pull the filter out before and after every load (incase I have forgotten) person. I do have a long brush that I put down the vent fairly often, so maybe I shouldn't do that as often. I may get my endoscope out and shove it down the back of the dryer one day before I go back to work.....
