Michael Ramirez: My Drivel

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Trump lost the 2020 election.
Even if you gave him all the electoral votes from the three closest contested states, he would fall short of the 270 votes needed to win.
When I was at IBD, one of the things we looked for was voter fraud. We were convinced it was happening. What we found was these problems occurred during every election, but not to the extent that it significantly altered the outcome.
Republican claims of a stolen election are complete folly, in the same vein that liberal claims of voter suppression are total nonsense.
Elections should be structured to take the controversy out of something that should be simple and straightforward.
Ballot harvesting should be illegal.
Drop boxes should be dropped.
We should have in-person voting, with photo ID, proof of residency, and signature validation. There can be some exceptions for those who absolutely cannot vote in person, but those accommodations should be made as the exception and not the rule.
If you go to a liquor store, you have to show an I.D. to buy alcohol. The same goes to take a flight somewhere, using a credit card, or to simply check out a book. Voting is significantly more important.
Democrats say elections are important, that every vote should count, and elections are one of the most important elements to retaining our democracy.
I agree. But it is meaningless if you cannot guarantee a credible conclusive result.
Voting should be incontrovertible, not convenient.
Legitimizing elections is in the best interests of those who win, regardless of party affiliation. Validating these elections makes it easier to govern. It benefits all parties.
Mike Lindell seems like a nice guy. I met him once at CPAC. Unfortunately, the $5 million award is just the tip of the iceberg. A $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit from Dominion still lies ahead. If the Fox News settlement is any indication of where that suit will end up, things look bad. I read recently that he had to take out a $10 million loan to fight these defamation lawsuits.
It is a shame that monetary, emotional, political capital, and limited resources are being expended to support nonsensical election drivel from the past. It would be better spent on sensible election reform that will make a difference in the future.
There could easily be a sweep for the GOP in the House, Senate and the Presidency in the next election. Opportunities await wise, level-headed Republicans in 2024. But there is danger ahead, and not from some imaginary force that stole the 2020 election… this one is REAL. And this one can do REAL damage to Republican election chances.
It is the conspiracy, election fraud movement promoted by Charlatans and opportunists for ratings, promotion, popularity, and profit. It is undermining the integrity and credibility of the GOP, and alienating voters.
It turned the “Red Wave” into a red tide.
If the GOP is to succeed, they will have to move forward and put these conspiracies to bed… with or without their MyPillow.