Kontos Column: Make plans, vote early, bring friends

By Dan Kontos

Let’s be honest, the 2020 election was stolen from President Donald Trump. Everyone knows it, and there is no denying it…

…Okay, that should do it. Now that the Harris supporters have gone away, the rest of us need to have a serious talk.

Be honest and look around. Whether it’s exploding inflation, declining real wages, open borders, rampant crime, political lawfare, racist DEI policies, men in women’s bathrooms, genital mutilation of our children, etc., etc., etc., are you pleased with the direction of our country? I’m not.

This election is probably the single most important election in our lifetimes, if not the history of our nation. I know you’ve probably heard that before, but our nation is in serious and undeniable decline, and it all starts at the top.

I see the billboard on Church Street with Kamala Harris’s Obama-like photo, and the word “HOPE” on it. Give me a break. It should read “NOPE” instead. This nation is in deep trouble thanks largely to the Biden-Harris administration. After four years in the White House, now she’s going to do something?

The only way to take back our country, and get back to sane policies, is to vote in proven leadership and vote out the rot. Not just that, but we have to do it, big league, in such numbers that the inevitable shenanigans that always go on will be simply swamped by the number of people participating on election day. Every vote counts, and that includes yours.

Look, give credit where credit is due. The Democrats have been pioneers in early voting for a long time. While I am not a fan, it’s the reality and one we need to deal with for now.

I prefer the idea of in-person election-day voting, with very limited exceptions. I always prided myself on going to the polls that day and enjoyed seeing the poll workers that I have come to know. However, times are different for the immediate future. We can’t afford to keep our eyes shut and hope for the best.

The signs of real election interference are all around us. The Wisconsin Supreme Court reversed itself to rule in favor of illegitimate ballot drop boxes. Now it’s going to consider cases on alternate voting locations, voting maps, and whether the administrator of the Wisconsin Election Commission can stay after being fired by the State Senate.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Department of Justice is warning of election day interference by foreign nations. They tell us that computer attacks on our voting systems are possible, along with the chances of power outages and other meddling that could disrupt systems on November 5th. 

Anyone remember the Russia, Russia, Russia hoax? Looks like that old propaganda ploy is making a comeback. We haven’t even hit the October surprise season yet.

Besides, on election day, we could have storms, family emergencies, unexpected work obligations, illnesses, car trouble, or who knows what else. I don’t know about you, but I’m not taking any chances with my vote. 

Early voting is easy, convenient, and comes without standing in line. An added bonus is that once you vote, your name is taken off of the potential voter list, and door knockers, phone calls, and mailed advertisements stop. This also allows the candidates to focus on others, and not waste time, energy, and money on you.

I’m not sure if my family will be home and available on election day, so we plan on voting early. Absentee voting is underway now in Wisconsin, and early in-person voting starts October 21. I highly suggest that you bank your vote early – just in case. Check with your local municipal clerk for details.

Now that you plan on voting early, work on your friends and family who aren’t voters. It’s all hands on deck if we are going to overcome the headwinds of censorship, largely corrupt media, lying politicians, and outright cheating. The results must be too big to rig.

There are only 50 days left. Make plans now. Protect your vote.

So, with that, let’s meet in the opinion section to talk about all of it, boldly, honestly, sporting our “I VOTED” stickers, and with a healthy respect for each other. Until then, remember that God loves you, and so do I.