Yeah, it’s weird. And yes, I am in the states. And actually police are pretty trustworthy here, it’s just the bad ones that make the news, and the bad news is what everyone reads.

But in this case, the police just seemed like it wasn’t worth the effort. And that may be true. I posted on a neighborhood site and the vast majority said it was probably just a scam or someone wanting to ask for money.

Now that I’ve had time to reflect, I’m not as upset by it. Because there were plenty of other places on my street and in this part of town that she could have gone if really in distress. Still wish I would have answered the door sooner, but I’ve followed the local news since, and it doesn’t seem like anything bad happened. So probably all worked out.

I have cam footage from both my driveway leading up to my porch and my porch. No one is with her as she comes up to porch or as she walks away from porch. She may still have been a scammer, but it wasn’t that scam.

Good point. On the other hand, if she’s missing maybe someone knows her or recognizes her.

Thanks for that!

Yeah, I have heard of that scam. And I think it’s a real thing, but not in this case–at least for that scam. Because my vid shows her walking up and walking away alone.

But I think I’ve finally relaxed and am not as worried for her as I was. Lots of houses here. Lots of stores down the street less than a block away. And she didn’t run to or from my door. So whatever it was, it def didn’t appear life threatening as in she was in immediate danger.

I have two cars in my driveway as well. Truck and a jeep. So I don’t think anyone was scouting my house thinking I’m little old lady. I’ve watched the video over and over. No torn clothes. Hair was up in a neat bun. Wasn’t crying.

But the out of breath part and the saying she needed help because something terrible happened is what sorta is sticking with me. Even tho, since I wrote the post and cleared my thoughts a bit, who actually says that outloud when talking to themselves?! And the lack of urgency in the walking to and from my door is strange. But also, I know that people under stress react differently, so…

What does disappoint me tho, is how little the police seemed to worry about it. They just didn’t see it as a big deal. I played the vid. They agreed it was strange. But no one asked for copy of my vid or screen shot the vid or anything. I checked missing persons site for my area. Checked police blotter. No missing people that match this. So I guess I’ll just have to accept I did what I did. And if something does happen, then I have a time stamp, so I’m saving the vid.

Nah, you admitted it. All good now.

I will vote, because as of yet I don’t live in a fascist dictatorship.

So you are refuting what you said earlier. Good job!

I’m sure you can vote next election, just like they do in russia and north Korea.

Again no proof. So are you just gonna refrain from voting next election then? Since you think it won’t count. First you said you wouldn’t be able. NOW you’re saying it just won’t count. So what are you gonna do about it?

Again, you have no proof that we won’t be able to vote next election. Because there is no proof that says that.

Show me the laws or the constitutional amendment.

There is no law or constitutional amendment that says we won’t be able to vote in next election. And you have no proof that we won’t be able to vote in next election.

I think we will be able to vote in the election just fine.

That’s not the discussion. You said we wouldn’t be able to vote in the next election. I asked for proof. You provided none, because there is no proof of that.

It’s easy when Elon messed with the voting machines, as well as racially targeted voters registration lists being purged, and gerrymandering districts.

LMAO

Cause he said it. That is known as a “fact”.

I’m not talking about someone saying something. I’m saying there is no proof that we won’t be able to vote next election. You have still not shown any proof.

Let’s save this conversation. then when voting time comes, will you apologize if you’re allowed to vote? Or is it gonna be a “well we can vote because we made sure we stopped him from changing things” sorta thing? lol

Wanna bet some bitcoin on us being able to vote next election? I’m willing to bet. Are you?

No shit we hate the felon con man.

Obviously. Guess you all shoulda came up with a better candidate so that he wouldn’t have one a second time.

Again not an issue for you until it happens?

I didn’t say it wasn’t an issue. You stated it as fact, and I said it wasn’t a fact. Because it’s not.

I shared him saying it. And here is more for you.

Still no proof that we won’t be able to vote in the next election. Do you any proof of constitutional changes or laws that say that we won’t be able to vote again in the next election?

If not, then say you “think” we won’t be able to vote again. Because it’s your “opinion,” not fact. Right now there are no laws that say we won’t be able to vote in the next election.

First term vs running for 2nd. Not the same.

Nah, you all hated him then too. That’s why so much crying when you all lost to him a second time.

Do you know what plans are? You can’t seriously not see the issue with this.

Again show me proof that we won’t be able to vote again. Someone saying something, or thinking about something, or laughing about something isn’t proof that it’s going to happen.

Show me proof that there is a law or constitutional change that says we won’t be able to vote again. Or even a news article that says we won’t be able to vote again.

Sure thing. Why was he surrounded by guards for a clear photo op hahaha.

Maybe read all of the “I wish the shooter would have been a better shot” comments on Lemmy. Maybe that will tell you why.

He literally said it.

He says a lot of shit. Doesn’t make it law or truth. So where is the proof that we won’t be able to vote again? Any changes made to the constitution? How come every single newspaper in the world isn’t reporting on the fact that we won’t be able to vote again?

Your argument relies on selective incidents and misinterpretations, lacking the comprehensive evidence needed to label Trump a fascist dictator.

The claim that Trump used police to clear protesters for a photo op at St. John’s Church has been scrutinized. A U.S. watchdog found that the decision to clear the area was made to install fencing, not for the photo opportunity.

How do you interpret that you won’t need to vote again? ​ Please show me proof that we won’t be able to vote again.

Or the home grows are next,

Drugs suck. Including weed lol

Wanting something and doing it are not the same. Trump did not deport anyone for criticizing him, and the First Amendment is still fully in place.

If he were truly a fascist dictator, he would have dissolved Congress, taken control of the courts, and jailed opposition leaders. Which never happened.

Labeling someone a fascist just because you interpret their rhetoric in the worst possible light is not logic, it’s bias disguised as argument.

That’s a lazy guilt-by-association fallacy. Supporting a politician doesn’t mean endorsing every extreme label slapped on them. If Trump were a fascist dictator, he wouldn’t have lost an election, left office, or faced multiple legal challenges from independent courts.

Fascism also requires suppression of free speech, yet his critics dominate every major media and social platform including this one, Lemmy.

Just because you dislike someone doesn’t make them a fascist. That’s emotion, not logic.

Nah, this isn’t about me. I prefer to stay private about stuff like that. Thanks for trying, tho!

No one said I was being forced.