US Presidential Election 2020 Thread II - Judgement Day(s)

signostic · 07-11-2020 06:51PM

dark crystal wrote: »

Does this mean Bill Barr is history too?

Biden will pick his own AG

Drumpot · 07-11-2020 06:52PM

I’m delighted Trump lost, probably one of the most satisfying thing of 2020.

But these pictures of Philadelphia on CNN are kind of a bit surprising. The democrats are supposed to be all about being safe during COVID. I’m not complaining , it shows how relieved people are that Trump lost but if these were republicans celebrating a Trump win there would be uproar. Also shows how we will all interpret the same actions of different people depending on what we support.

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-11-2020 06:52PM

There was a great piece on Biden there on the BBC just now. Worth looking out for later. Great bit in it when the reporters were clamouring around him:

Reporter: 'Mr. Biden! A quick word for the BBC!'

Biden: 'The BBC? I'm Irish!' (smiles)

Movementarian · 07-11-2020 06:52PM

SNIP. No memes please.

everlast75 · 07-11-2020 06:52PM

Just a note to thank posters on this thread (and another which I got banned on for over exuberance lol)

It was very therapeutic to chat with others on here over the past 4 years to discuss the outrageous behaviour, have others understand the gravity and somehow it helped cope with the madness. Some very astute and witty people on here.

Overall - It was a tough time for those who gave a ****.

(Apologies too to the mods for bothering ye too)

I'll be raising a glass to end what was an awful and disgusting time in American politics.

Cheers. Onwards and upwards, eh?

breezy1985 · 07-11-2020 06:53PM

Timberrrrrrrr wrote: »

Had a parcel to collect maybe? Thought he might as well kill two birds with one stone.

We need to start an after hours thread so we can just go wild with this

VinLieger · 07-11-2020 06:54PM

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

There was a great piece on Biden there on the BBC just now. Worth looking out for later. Great bit in it when the reporters were clamouring around him:

Reporter: 'Mr. Biden! A quick word for the BBC!'

Biden: 'The BBC? I'm Irish!' (smiles)

Nice will keep a lookout for that

signostic · 07-11-2020 06:54PM

Fox showin the celebrations in NYC even a sign saying "Don the con is gone"

breezy1985 · 07-11-2020 06:55PM

Drumpot wrote: »

I’m delighted Trump lost, probably one of the most satisfying thing of 2020.

But these pictures of Philadelphia on CNN are kind of a bit surprising. The democrats are supposed to be all about being safe during COVID. I’m not complaining , it shows how relieved people are that Trump lost but if these were republicans celebrating a Trump win there would be uproar. Also shows how we will all interpret the same actions of different people depending on what we support.

They are outside, not bunched up and wearing masks.
" I’m not complaining" sure you are not

xper · 07-11-2020 06:55PM

Last sentence of Trump’s statement following the result:
“I will not rest until The American People have the honest vote count they deserve...”

... issued while he’s on the fifth hole.

Ok so.

one armed dwarf · 07-11-2020 06:56PM

Drumpot wrote: »

I’m delighted Trump lost, probably one of the most satisfying thing of 2020.

But these pictures of Philadelphia on CNN are kind of a bit surprising. The democrats are supposed to be all about being safe during COVID. I’m not complaining , it shows how relieved people are that Trump lost but if these were republicans celebrating a Trump win there would be uproar. Also shows how we will all interpret the same actions of different people depending on what we support.

Yeah I felt the same tbh

Stupidity WRT Covid isn't a partisan problem, even if Trump encouraged it

Five Eighth · 07-11-2020 06:56PM

Some might view Trump a buffoon, an ignoramus, uncouth, coarse and semi-illiterate but…he does, as far as others are concerned, represent the views of many US citizens. Amongst these citizens are ‘working-class’ working white men and women. These citizens, sometimes referred to as the ‘left behinds’ view their world as disappearing before their eyes because of:
-Mass immigration
- Globalisation
- Indifference towards national traditions
- Stifling political correctness
- Identity politics
- Hyper individualism
- Growing gap between rich and poor

Many of them have no longer the possibility of well-paid industrial work as the old industries close and, in their place, the gig economy, minimum wages, poor working conditions with weak or no union representation. Many are suffering from intense anxiety about their looming status as a minority group in their own country.

These are decent, hard-working people who are not ‘deplorables’ and should have their legitimate views respected by the political class.

Drumpot · 07-11-2020 06:57PM

breezy1985 wrote: »

They are outside, not bunched up and wearing masks.
" I’m not complaining" sure you are not

Some Trumps rallies were outside , what has that got to do with anything?

Glad CNN pointed out that Biden wouldn’t approve. They are bunched up in some areas.

dark crystal · 07-11-2020 06:58PM

signostic wrote: »

Biden will pick his own AG

Amy Klobucher a possibility, I wonder?

signostic · 07-11-2020 06:59PM

Great day for Co Mayo, perhaps they will crown it winning the All Ireland in December

:)

Headshot · 07-11-2020 07:00PM

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

There was a great piece on Biden there on the BBC just now. Worth looking out for later. Great bit in it when the reporters were clamouring around him:

Reporter: 'Mr. Biden! A quick word for the BBC!'

Biden: 'The BBC? I'm Irish!' (smiles)

Feck love to see a video of this now

Tell me how · 07-11-2020 07:02PM

Five Eighth wrote: »

Some might view Trump a buffoon, an ignoramus, uncouth, coarse and semi-illiterate but…he does, as far as others are concerned, represent the views of many US citizens. Amongst these citizens are ‘working-class’ working white men and women. These citizens, sometimes referred to as the ‘left behinds’ view their world as disappearing before their eyes because of:
-Mass immigration
- Globalisation
- Indifference towards national traditions
- Stifling political correctness
- Identity politics
- Hyper individualism
- Growing gap between rich and poor

Many of them have no longer the possibility of well-paid industrial work as the old industries close and, in their place, the gig economy, minimum wages, poor working conditions with weak or no union representation. Many are suffering from intense anxiety about their looming status as a minority group in their own country.

These are decent, hard-working people who are not ‘deplorables’ and should have their legitimate views respected by the political class.

GTF with your 'should have their legitimate views respected by the political class' while claiming that political correctness is stifling and Identity politics or hyper individualism is an issue.

I believe you and other Trump fans believe what you have written and for me is another reason to be absolutely delighted with the result and Trump having been kicked out after 1 term.

ExMachina1000 · 07-11-2020 07:02PM

Biden wont be "left"enough for the vocal far left.

Police won't be defunded
Embassy wont be moved from Jerusalem
Etc

For the vast majority of Democrats who by European standards are firmly centre at least his presidency should be a return to normality but i predict it wont be complete harmony once the reality of Bidens beliefs and policies unfold

IrishStuff09 · 07-11-2020 07:03PM

Headshot wrote: »

Feck love to see a video of this now

Found it!
https://twitter.com/Celticcurio/status/1325134614483103744

~Rebel~ · 07-11-2020 07:05PM

Drumpot wrote: »

Some Trumps rallies were outside , what has that got to do with anything?

Glad CNN pointed out that Biden wouldn’t approve. They are bunched up in some areas.

Indeed, reminds me a bit of Klopp pleading with the Liverpool supporters to stay safe a few months ago.

I get it though... after 4 years of anxiety, its a fairly explosive catharsis.

It would be better if they didn't do it, but at least in contrast to the Trump rallies outside, everyone in this case is wearing a mask, which is of course a significant difference with regards spread.

Gbear · 07-11-2020 07:06PM

dark crystal wrote: »

Amy Klobucher a possibility, I wonder?

I'd be extremely careful about removing any incumbent Senators to fill roles in the cabinet if I were them.

Can't remember if they get to appoint their successor, or if they'd trigger a special election, but either way, it'd be bad for the long term stability of the seat.

Brian? · 07-11-2020 07:07PM

everlast75 wrote: »

Just a note to thank posters on this thread (and another which I got banned on for over exuberance lol)

It was very therapeutic to chat with others on here over the past 4 years to discuss the outrageous behaviour, have others understand the gravity and somehow it helped cope with the madness. Some very astute and witty people on here.

Overall - It was a tough time for those who gave a ****.

(Apologies too to the mods for bothering ye too)

I'll be raising a glass to end what was an awful and disgusting time in American politics.

Cheers. Onwards and upwards, eh?

It’s been a pleasure to share these discussions with a lot of ye. The last few days have been especially good.

Fair play to he mods; you’re saints.

Quin_Dub · 07-11-2020 07:10PM

IrishStuff09 wrote: »

Found it!
https://twitter.com/Celticcurio/status/1325134614483103744

Boris Johnson just watched that clip and thought.."Arse"...

Gloriously subtle reminder to the UK of where his priorities are going to lie.

God its lovely to have an actual Statesman involved again...

Windmill100000 · 07-11-2020 07:11PM

The mods can sleep now:)

awec · 07-11-2020 07:11PM

There is poetry in Trump finding out it had been called for Biden while he was golfing.

dark crystal · 07-11-2020 07:11PM

https://twitter.com/brexit_sham/status/1324516220662620162

Drumpot · 07-11-2020 07:12PM

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Indeed, reminds me a bit of Klopp pleading with the Liverpool supporters to stay safe a few months ago.

I get it though... after 4 years of anxiety, its a fairly explosive catharsis.

It would be better if they didn't do it, but at least in contrast to the Trump rallies outside, everyone in this case is wearing a mask, which is of course a significant difference with regards spread.

I totally understand it , I’d be a staunch Biden supporter in this battle.

If anything I’m just pointing out how we can let our own prejudices (Trump outdoor rallies bad) skewer our interpretations of things. Part of the issues in politics is that no side reflects on its own behaviors, it’s always pointing out the others flaws.

Five Eighth · 07-11-2020 07:14PM

Tell me how wrote: »

GTF with your 'should have their legitimate views respected by the political class' while claiming that political correctness is stifling and Identity politics or hyper individualism is an issue.

I believe you and other Trump fans believe what you have written and for me is another reason to be absolutely delighted with the result and Trump having been kicked out after 1 term.

Not sure i get your argument. I'm not a 'Trump fan'. Identity politics and political correctness exists and there is such a thing as a 'political class'. You didn't address the main point of the post. The denigration of a whole group of people i.e. white working class men and women who voted for Trump.

prawnsambo · 07-11-2020 07:17PM

Drumpot wrote: »

I totally understand it , I’d be a staunch Biden supporter in this battle.

If anything I’m just pointing out how we can let our own prejudices (Trump outdoor rallies bad) skewer our interpretations of things. Part of the issues in politics is that no side reflects on its own behaviors, it’s always pointing out the others flaws.

The difference is that one is a spontaneous gathering and the other is organised.

Mr.Nice Guy · 07-11-2020 07:19PM

Wonder how Scott Benton, Tory MP for Blackpool, is feeling tonight...

https://twitter.com/ScottBentonMP/status/1306627419311427584

US Presidential Election 2020 Thread II - Judgement Day(s)

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