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Pere Ubu's avatar

Well, this is terrifying to read three days before the election. The only thing I'd personally add would be gunfights between the authorities and friends/family trying to stop folks being taken away. I hope this will remain entirely fictional.

*"Besides," said Tasbrough, "this chewing the rag is all nonsense, anyway. As Crowley says, might be a good thing to have a strong man in the saddle, but—it just can't happen here in America."

And it seemed to Doremus that the softly moving lips of the Reverend Mr. Falck were framing, "The hell it can't!"*

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Confidence is high that it will remain fictional. I think Kamala will win in a landslide. A version of this was first written during the first Biden campaign. It was updated for Biden campaign 2.0, and now, I truly believe it has lost relevance — IF people vote.

It looks like, so far, they are. In particular, it looks like women are voting in historic and unprecedented numbers. Thanks for the read and comment!

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Sara's avatar

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Charles Bastille's avatar

thank you!

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Vickie Berry's avatar

Wow! A look into the possible future. I must read again.

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Charles Bastille's avatar

Thanks!

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Maryan Pelland's avatar

Tomorrow tells the tale. Are we facing a date which will live in infamy? Good writing, Charles. Terrible thoughts.

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