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My takeaway. We've learned a few things, some of which were admittedly pretty obvious already, but... debates don't matter, running mates don't matter, issues don't matter, and the truth... the truth certainly doesn't matter. What does matter? Two things in my view. Just two things really. Fear. Fear matters. Fear of people that are different, fear of cultural norms changing, and probably most significant -- fear of women gaining an increased level of economic equality and independence that a lot of men are feeling threatened by. That goes right into the other thing then, which I think now is not just people's need to feel better about themselves, but also to feel superior than others. Having an outrageous buffoon out there who can get away with saying and doing pretty much anything without consequence and causing non-stop chaos that drives the smart, sensible people nuts I think simply satiates this need for a lot of people sadly. It's like the trap of reality TV. All the drama, the insanity... it's addicting, cuz when you see people acting so dumb and being driven so crazy by one another, you can't help but feel better about yourself. Thanks to Trump, America's basically become one big reality TV show that we just can't quit. So sorry, but people saying this is about grocery prices. I don't buy it. To me, it's about human nature. Plain and simple. Makes me feel honestly that humanity deserves whatever comes next. Four years down the road still terrifies me, just now not for the reasons I was really hoping it would. I believe America's gonna survive another four years of this, but I don't see a light coming at the end of the proverbial tunnel there. And Ukraine -- they don't have nearly that long I'm afraid. Taiwan probably now, too. South Korea's even at much bigger risk now I think, too. Then there's Poland and the rest of Europe that's gonna be under serious pressure once Putin's finished with Ukraine. Can't believe it's gotten to the point where I'm googling to see which countries in Europe have nuclear weapons. What a world.

Just finished taking a little nap. Wanted to savor the little bit of peace and quiet left before the storm of emotions I'm about to pass through tonight. Welp, human race it's show time. Is it merely straddling the abyss or are we jumping on in? Honestly, I'm not really that worried about tonight. It's four years from now that terrifies me. Why? Let's just say it's a feeling. Maybe it's just in my nature to feel that way, but I really hope the Dems pull off the trifecta somehow tonight. The senate though is just such a heavy lift, regardless of how the other stuff winds up, if it's divided government and gridlock for four more years, it worries me. Of course if Trump were to win it would be worse, but I worry the republican party could come up with someone much more capable of not shooting himself in the face and just as devious and dangerous four years down the road. Anyway, crossing my fingers for the best possible outcome tonight. ::straps in for the ride tonight::

Daily Show version is the best though.

They're fine with making sure mass murderers have the freedom to be as heavily armed as possible, and are all for making videos to show how much they personally love their guns and to go hunting, but yeah somehow they're all broken up about a squirrel. I mean... I just have no more words.

Ghost Stories 5 - 11 I knew there were a lot ghost tales in Japanese folklore from having seen some shows like Yamishibai and Haunted Junction, but didn't realize that there was essentially a boom for them that traced back to a specific set of live-action movies with the same name as this anime that came out back in the mid to late 90s over there. Might have to try and check them out somehow later on.

Franky vs. a vacuum cleaner. Hmmmm... yeah, I'll think place my bet on Franky in that match-up of technological wonders.

Say what? ::quickcheck:: Actually it passed by unanimous consent voice vote, but some senators said they would have voted no if they though it could actually pass. Anyway, the house never passed it, so it went nowhere I guess.

That's why they say never meet your heroes kid. Especially if there name basically means they're a cheese head.

Who'd want to steal a stinky wrestling ring anyway? How would anyone steal it even? LMAO This show is just plain insane is all.

I'm recording SNL, but just cause it's election season and I want to see the cold open mostly.

I was just gonna write this one off, but now I dunnno. I mean it's so bonkers... it might actually be kind of fun to watch I'm thinking now.

If all there was to life was wrestling and accounting... I'd probably just kill myself. Actually, no. On second thought, I'd definitely kill myself.

Le Chevalier D'Eon 21 - 24 Still some aspects to and uses of the supernatural stuff in the show that were kind of oft-putting to me, but pushing that aside, I'm happy to say I really liked the story in the end and was not at all disappointed as I was starting to fear I might be by the revelations of the final episodes. Best part of the show though really is how they were able to weave so much actual history into it and make what I normally would consider totally boring stuff truly interesting to watch and learn about.

House of Villains

Venom the Last Dance 6/10 (Kind of a dumb and nonsensical storyline honestly that just seems like it served as an excuse to give the franchise one last hurrah. Visual effects were great and it was still kind of fun, but they should have come up with a better enemy for the final installment of a trilogy. Werewolves Within 9/10 More of a comedic whodunit than horror, but it was really funny. The dialogue and absurd style of humor in it reminded me a lot of Cocaine Bear.

Ghost Stories 1 - 4 So far so ghould.

The Chevalier dub I'd say is excellent really. Casting-wise, acting-wise, and the script sticks very close to the subtitles. I'm familiar with at least one ADV dub that Foster had a hand in that I thought was pretty terrible -- Those Who Hunt Elves -- but obviously for a property that was as highly regarded as Chevalier was it's not really that surprising I'd say that they tried to be as faithful to the original dialogue as they could with it. Ghost Stories is the one whose dub I'm curious about though. I mean Foster actually joked during at least one of the Chevalier episode commentaries that they pretty much just tossed the original script aside and just did whatever the hell they wanted with it, turning it into just a full blown comedy. I think after I finish watching it subbed I'll go back and watch at least one episode dubbed, but pretty sure I'm not gonna like it that much.

Le Chevalier D'Eon 9 - 20 This show is so much better than I remember it being. I dunno, I think I got kind of distracted by other stuff I had going on when I was watching it before and I ended up not paying it the attention that it deserved and just lost interest about half way through in watching the rest of it. Was hoping to finish it before today, but since it's Halloween it's gonna have to wait cuz I really want to watch at least some of Ghost Stories today. Trying to find where I put the DVDs for it was kind of its own Halloween nightmare. One of the sucky parts about having such a big collection. Part of me is curious about the dub, given how notorious it is, but I really don't like when they take big liberties with changing the meaning from the original Japanese, and I don't think there's a bigger example of them doing so probably than with Ghost Stories from what I've heard.

Survivor The Summit

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-watch-maker-investigation-wyoming-b2631311.html Donald Trump announced last month he is selling “truly special” Trump Watches priced up to $100,000 and constructed with “premium, Swiss-made” materials. The watches were part of the latest merchandise push by the former president. The Republican nominee for president wrote on his Truth Social platform about the devices and how “you’re going to love them.” He added: “Would make a great Christmas Gift. Don’t wait, they will go fast. GET YOUR TRUMP WATCH RIGHT NOW!” Now, the watchmaker's origins are in question after CNN tried to track down the company behind the devices. They aren't based in Switzerland, but their address returns to a strip mall. In Wyoming. Next to an HR&Block and a Wendy's. Even the address for TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC was questioned by CNN's report. The address the watchmaker listed is a daycare. It's also the same address used by a lobbying firm that represents Montenegro's Government. The location is also tied to an LLC that sells male enhancement honey. It’s also the address given for the company behind Trump’s golden sneakers... The watch company LLC was created on July 29, just months before Trump began promoting the jewelry. The honey company that lists the same Wyoming address as TheBestWatchesOnEarth LLC, uses a similar name, TheBestHoneyOnEarth. Vladimir Dmitriev, a spokesperson for the honey seller, told CNN that the company is “highly reputable.” Dmitriev also told the outlet that he “received direction from our leadership” not “engage” with news agencies until after Election Day. This doesn't surprise me one bit.

Le Chevalier D'Eon 1 - 8 Never did finish this one, so felt it's about time I got to doing so.

Wisdom.

So did anyone watch it all and completely lose their minds?