As we are preparing for the upcoming inauguration to install a new President and his administration, I wanted to take some time to make sure that I am clear on a few things. I am having a hard time understanding what my own behavior should look like, so wanted to ask so as to be sure that I get this right.
Actually - I stole this from a friend on another social media post. But it was so "to-the-point" that I had to post it here. You see, we seem to be experiencing a great deal of, shall we say, "hypocrisy" and some severe "forgetfulness" when it comes to various sentiments regarding who gets into power in any given election cycle.
So... Congratulations President-Elect Biden and soon to be President Biden (or is it Harris?)! With that said, I’m going to need some help from my Democratic Liberal/Progressive friends understanding how I should be acting for the next few years. So, here are my questions:
1. Can I borrow the #NotMyPresident hashtag or was that reserved for President Trump?
2. Who do I contact to see if Republicans are boycotting the Inauguration like the Democrats did for President Trump?
3. Do I have to accept the election results, or can I cry for four years, claiming election interference?
4. Am I entitled to see Biden’s tax returns to learn how his income jumped dramatically in one year (I mean, we all know how and why. Just show the proof)?
5. Am I allowed to trash anything that Biden says, without repercussion, because I’m just expressing myself?
6. Is there a sign-up somewhere for riots? Do organizers call me, or how does that work, since I didn’t get my way?
7. Are businesses targeted because they supported Biden, or do I just pick a business that has something I want to take home?
8. Were the thousands of businesses that boarded up for fear of riots, for Conservatives or Liberals? If they were for Conservatives, did I miss the riots already???
9. Where are the safe spaces at? Is there a map or something? I may need to go cry for a little while (because of how stupid our country has become).
10. Does all the free stuff your party has promised, just come or do I have to quit my job first?
11. What is the address you guys have been sending all that extra tax money to, since you think people aren’t paying enough in taxes? I’m sure you have been voluntarily sending in more than required...
12. When my 401K crashes, will the President Elect make up for that in give-a-ways, or am I just screwed?
13. Since Socialism is what you just voted in, if my neighbor has something I want, do I just take it or do I have to let him know I’m taking it (Personally, I have had my eye on the brand NEW Mercedes SUV, a couple of doors down ... Biden sign in yard.).
14. When gas gets unaffordable, is there an EBT card for that?
15. I have seen the gatherings of Conservatives protesting the election results, but something is wrong, nothing is getting destroyed. Did you guys go to a class for that, or could you provide some pointers on how to do it right, please?
16. The Conservative gatherings were dubbed super-spreader events, yet the protests and now election gatherings by Liberals, are not. Did you guys secretly come out with the vaccine?
17. Funny how the CDC has come up with a vaccine, soon after you were pronounced the President-Elect. Can you, all your family, and colleagues take it first, to ensure it works?
18. So, now you are the President Elect and soon to be President Biden, Is every death now on you, or is it still President Trump's responsibility, just at your convenience?
19. During Biden's State of the Union Address, is Nancy Pelosi going to tear up the speech on national television, or did she only do that with President Trump?
20. Since you are already a millionaire, are you going to donate all of your presidential salary like President Trump did?
I’m sorry for all the questions, this is all new to me. I want to make sure I get it right! I mean on one hand, if a certain group doesn't get their way, they scream, throw tantrums, burn down cities, and destroy property, but that seems to be acceptable. But on the other, another group feels disenfranchised and cheated, but then they go back to work and try to make things better next time. Where do I fit in?