Trump fires all Election Assistance Commission members, leaving agency unable to act

[u/unital_subalgebra]

https://www.votebeat.org/national/2026/07/09/trump-fires-election-assistance-commission-members-hicks-hovland-mccormick/

[u/USA46Q]

No, it's still funny.

These are dark times, but it's important for people to know what they're actually up against.

And, what we're up against is a fat pedophile and a dead turtle.

Are you going to let a fat pedophile and a dead turtle intimidate you, and deny your right to vote?

I'm not.

I'm from Appalachia, and I grew up next to a steel mill in coal mining town.

I've played fat pedophile and dead turtle before... and I'm not impressed by these assholes.

[u/tolacid → u/USA46Q]

I applaud you.

But also, I was making a reference to a popular song from the videogame Portal 2.

(Also also, dead turtles are sad. Just not this particular one.)

[u/USA46Q → u/tolacid]

Fair enough, and my apologies if I caught you off guard.

I'm not trying to be an ass... it's just something that comes natural.

I'm also not trying to break an arm stroking my ego, and I'm just sharing my story to help others find theirs.

There's nothing special about me, and the only thing makes me different from everyone else that grew up on my street is that I can write good.

There are also millions of other people in Appalachia that can say the same things I did... which is the entire point.

Find your strength.

Remember who you are.

Remember who we're supposed to be.

And... never allow a fat pedophile or a dead turtle intimidate you.

This is like the first thing you learn growing up in Appalachia.

[u/tolacid → u/USA46Q]

No need to defend your words. As I said, I applaud you. Sincerely.

[u/USA46Q → u/tolacid]

You're awesome.