Hello Ryan, you disappoint me. Let me show you the ways.
We had such a civil conversation yesterday at the fiesta event in downtown Allentown. I knew in advance there was going to be a republican tent there, but seeing Ryan there was a bonus. So I introduced myself, “Hello there. My name is Lewis Shupe, and I am your competition” I said. I then explained that I have intentions of seriously challenging him in 2026 as a Democrat and slowly began telling him about my plans and what I would be running on. For example, I told him hand marked paper ballots are the way to go and that all electronic voting machines, other than to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should be banned. And those ADA machines should be running open source software, and not be a black box. I also mentioned that, until last year I had been a local judge of elections and that I was well versed in election security. I also mentioned of my impending trip to Las Vegas where I intend to legally hack into voting machines and prove once and for all whether or not a vote can be flipped using RF. I had previously proven that it is possible to create a denial of service condition in an electronic voting machine by aiming RF at the unit in question and it will freeze. I told all this to him as he appeared to have shaken his head like a radio shack salesman getting stumped. So I moved on.
I asked him about the demands on his time? He begins to tell me about his new family and how he wants to spend time with the youngins and I can’t blame him for that. They only grow up once I told him. He further expands his answer by mentioning the fellow to his left who makes up the schedules but then I segued into the people I work for, the registered voter. I explained that the registered voters in his district are very worried, and that he needs to manage his time so he can meet with them. People are worried he’s going to cut into Medicare. He claims he will do everything to save it. I told him he should be hosting town halls in order to tell the voters this, and he cuts out “but I’m here today”. I said “but without advance notice”.
After further explaining how the Democratic party must evolve, I finally ended the conversation with a quote from Marcus Aurelius. ” Whatever is in the way, becomes the way” Ryan, you are in my way. Your only chance of keeping your job is to respond to the will of the registered voters, and not your Republican masters. Resist the whip. And busting down on my friends is not going to win you any brownie points either. Expect me.
I was wearing this hat.
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