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RoeVWade

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Tue Jun 16, 2026, 09:18 AM Tuesday

People I misjudged. [View all]

Last edited Tue Jun 16, 2026, 10:05 AM - Edit history (1)

I once thought Elon Musk might actually be a tree-hugging environmentalist. Ha Ha Hah, the joke was on me. Granted I didn't know much about him, I just thought electric cars... eh. But more Mecha Hitler as his Ai once referred to itself.

Another one, is Fetterman. I went out of my way to defend him when he had his stroke. Maybe that still was the best thing, I can't even remember who he was up against. I don't live in Pennsylvania though, so couldn't vote either way.

Right now, I'm trying to figure out Gavin Newsom. Sure looks like he is going to run. I'm not super inspired by him but I don't think there's any chance I'm going to find out he is something he is not as far as what I see so far.

I'm really interested in the vice pick this next time.

Might mention another person - while I know many are suspicious of MTGreen's turn, but I have to say I underestimated her ability to turn on Trump and take a moral high ground. I'd never vote for her, but I'll take what I can get and never expected that from her.

What about you? Or just thoughts.

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