US Politics Thread

[Mazzarelli's Swiss Cheese]

As a human being, between those two, there’s absolutely no contest.

Tbh, I don't really get the charms of either.

 

[KS55]

What was their view on the barm/muffin debate?

They’re American, so they are buns, not barms or muffins.

 

[KS55]

Kicking off Election Day Eve festivities…

Reply to this post with your prediction of the final Harris and Trump vote (rounded) shares in the battleground states.

My prediction:

State - Harris % - Trump %
Arizona - 50 - 47Harris
Georgia - 50 - 47 (Harris)
Michigan - 51 - 47 (Harris)
Nevada - 50 - 47 ( Harris
North Carolina - 50 - 47 (Harris)
Pennsylvania - 51 - 47 (Harris)
Wisconsin - 50 - 47 (Harris)

Electoral College Outcome:
Democrats - 291
MAGA - 247

Kamala Harris wins the election.

 

[55yr old teenager]

Trump will win
This planet will then bit by bit descend into an orgy of death, oppression , hate and murder unmatched In human history

Best to just accept worst case scenario now!

And I thought my glass was half empty!!!

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

@KS55 are you sure that's right. Biden didn't win NC and he got over 300 college votes.

 

[SkyBlueFlux]

Even more optimistic than me, I like it!

Foolish, perhaps. I have to hope the polls are somewhat wrong because the alternative makes the world seem a rather bleak place.

 

[KS55]

@KS55 are you sure that's right. Biden didn't win NC and he got over 300 college votes.

No! I’m guessing at EC, but educated guess at state results. I could do a tot up and edit tomorrow if I have time. Don’t put any money on my predictions.

 

[SkyBlueFlux]

No! I’m guessing at EC, but educated guess at state results. I could do a tot up and edit tomorrow if I have time. Don’t put any money on my predictions.

No need! If Harris wins all the swing states she’ll be on 319. Which puts Trump on 219.

This information is taking up space in my brain that could probably be used for more practical things.

 

[mancity2012_eamo]

Yeah, but it doesn't come down to that, does it?

It's an inane straw man, unless you have some data that says the majority of those voting for Harris or Trump say "it's because Taylor/Elon told me to."

But, sure, another reed to beat stupid Americans with, why not?

No, you’d hope it doesn’t come down to that, but to be fair to MSC, I don’t believe he’s trying to make out that all Americans are stupid. At least that’s not what I got from it.
I think he’s showing concern that the campaigning is more about celebrity endorsement. I looked at the SNL clip from Harris the other night and thought to myself, is this what politics has become. Not only in America, but you certainly seem to be leading the way.

I know I write, half in jest in here, chiefly because I can’t believe, either the sincerity of some posters in what they defend, or what they profess to believe.
But really, I suppose we’ll find out soon enough, whether this propaganda, fake news media, celebrity endorsement, sloganised non detail specific agenda works or not.
It certainly seems to be something one side relies on wholely, but the other seems to be dabbling in, if you can’t beat them join them.

You know where my allegiances lie in this one, but truly the whole campaign has been a story state of affairs if this is the new normal.

 

[TinFoilHat]

There are reports of how effective the Democratic effort on the ground is. Tens of thousands of doors have been knocked on and the Democratic vote is coming out to play.
Moreover there is poll evidence that late deciders are heavily favouring Harris. Trump is indeed talking himself to defeat.
Keep it up. Vote Blue.

Just seen a news report about that.

Some bloke being interviewed who felt he couldn't just vote against him but had to canvass to persuade others.