Truths and inspirations for 2 November 2026

Normally there would be a non-political image round-up this week, but (a) the election would be too much of a distraction, and (b) I've got too many of these memes accumulated that need to post.  So here is another collection of them.  The usual schedule will resume next week.

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We're getting close to the big day -- there are only 363 days left until Halloween!

[For the link round-up, click here.]

Concerning tomorrow, here's another reminder that polls often are not reliable predictors of what will really happen.  Yesterday Electoral-Vote posted a Nebraska poll showing Osborn losing by 43% to 49%.  The previous poll they found worth including, from October 18, had him winning by 48% to 41%.  I don't think voting intentions really fluctuate that much in less than two weeks, in the absence of some dramatic event or revelation.  The polls you are seeing all over the country could be accurate, but they could be way off.  Anything could happen tomorrow -- don't take your expectations for granted.

Here's a reminder that prediction markets don't mean anything either.

Haley Stevens, it seems is that rare politician who actually has principles as opposed to mere blind loyalty to a political party.  The woketardosphere is predictably enraged, as are party leaders, and her career in Democratic politics is probably over (so long as the party remains the craven Islam-coddling thing it now is) -- but acting on principle instead of running with the mob always carries costs.

Only two of the magnificent seven now remain.....

Here's the source of the data.

I found this on a far-left blog.  The blogger actually said he was offended by it.

This mentality is pervasive in politics these days.  "If you're not 100% on board with our side's program, that means you're the enemy!"  It's setting up a litmus test that only robots can pass.