Buyer’s remorse

Imagine. One is offered a choice of two different vacations. They can only choose one of them. Island number one is fantastical. It features stunning beaches with soft, crisp white sand, tropical birds chirping their welcomes as rocky coastlines peak out at and the smell of jasmine plants and coconut trees drifting forward makes one giddy.

Island number two—filled with sinkholes, this island has old, dilapidated huts ready to host you, stale food, and filthy waters that even fish wouldn’t swim in. The smell of rotting wood and air pollution greets you.

The person chooses island two. And wakes up the next day — screaming. Think it couldn’t happen, my friends? It already is. “How do I change my vote?” Oh dear. Oh NO. Some voters are having buyer’s remorse. “What ‘s a tariff?” These voters should really have studied the brochures more carefully. “How to change my vote.” There isn’t a way, my fellow Americans. You asked for it — you got it.

Yes, it appears buyer’s remorse has settled in for some. Google reports that people have searched for phrases such as “how to change my vote.” Dear, dear voters, I fear you will never be able to do that.

What is interesting is that Google reports that the states with the highest searchers of these phrases were all red states. Iowa. Nebraska. Kansas. Alabama. Oh dear. Oh NO! My Gosh, what have I done?

People on Social media are telling their own stories. For example, some are claiming that they or family members were called into their bosses’ offices and told raises were out of the question this year due to upcoming tariffs.

Stories were posted by angry trump voters who did not know that tariffs would affect their pocketbooks.

“What’s a tariff?” Then there are Trump’s massive deportation plans. With dawning horror, some only now appear to realize that might mean, could mean — them. Or their friends. Or their families.

“How to change my vote.” You can’t. You wanted this. Now you have it. Although this writer does not and never will wish harm on anyone, these voters are waking up with a bright shiny case of “I told you so.”