I’ve always had an interest in politics and although I can’t have an affect on what happens in different countries, I can in mine by way of the people I interact with on a regular basis.Nah.
I won’t fall out with anyone in here, but this campaign I found nauseating at times.
Unbelievable in how abnormal behaviour has been normalised and ultimately endorsed by the electorate in the US of A.
But also reflected in the levels of debate in here at times.
I don’t see it as naturally following that ‘We won, so we were right’ .
I’m very apprehensive about what is in store for the world in general next year and have no doubt the incoming American government will play a big part in how things unfold.
Regarding just moving on, well yes, there’s sod all I can or could have done anyway.
So yes I’ll move on, but my opinion of Trump has not changed. He’s a gobshite but he is now the soon to be American president which makes him the biggest and bestest gobshite ever.
Sorry to all our wonderful American contributors in here but I simply would have no desire to enter your Great Again country.
I find nothing of interest to me in it.
Best of luck to you all without exception, however.
Forever. In every election, from now on until forever.Unbelievable in how abnormal behaviour has been normalised and ultimately endorsed by the electorate in the US of A.
It does matter we treat each other.Forever. In every election, from now on until forever.
Why would anyone hungry for leadership change what worked for Trump?
Not just Trump. I’ve brought up my friend Mary Rickert in Shasta County, CA before. Look up the stories of what she’s endured. Of course she got creamed because of liberal narcissism, right? Sure.
It’s not Trump or an all-red legislature (which even my Trump-supporting clients are afraid of). The lesson here is that decency can be irrelevant. That abiding by the law can be irrelevant. That betraying trust can be irrelevant. That ultimate power can be achieved in a democracy without any of these as basic conditions.
And the irony of decrying how we treat each other here. Ha ha. Who gives a fuck anymore? The lesson I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter.
Won't surprise anyone. They did just that 8 years ago and claimed Russia stole it. Had a 2 year long investigation and everything.They could always pretend the election was stolen for the next 4 years.
Re your second paragraph, I found this article helpful today: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/06/...e_code=1.X04.OZR4.n1b5vmfJ8rEa&smid=url-shareRight I've had my half day of sulking about the result. I'm moving on. Hope my fears about the Trump presidency aren't realised.
Going to make sure some good comes out of it with some money going to charitable causes and a re-commitment to my own health and wellbeing. Hi gym, long time no see.
One thing this campaign has done is re awaken my interest in politics. I've been worn down by the mediocrity of our politicians and political parties for decades. Could never join a party, but how does someone become politically active without being part of a party machine?
Yes. Exactly the same. LOL.Won't surprise anyone. They did just that 8 years ago and claimed Russia stole it. Had a 2 year long investigation and everything.
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To everyone's surprise the "Russia Collusion" myth.never materialized.
Articulated brilliantly however it’s easy to slag off Harris campaign after the result - I personally felt she was doing all the right things, positive, hardly any gaffes,smashed Trump in the head to head debate.
If she had focused on the economy progressing and job sector doing well no one would have cared.
Trump won on lies, misinformation and being a WWE figure that ‘owns the libs’, can ‘Make America Great Again’ and is against the ‘Mainstream Media’ all backed by the worlds richest man pumping constant propaganda for Trump on the biggest social media platform. I don’t think a Harris change of philosophy for her campaign would have made any difference .
Any candidate who polls poorly on the economy is doomed to fail. Always. It is the single most consistent thing that people care about most.Articulated brilliantly however it’s easy to slag off Harris campaign after the result - I personally felt she was doing all the right things, positive, hardly any gaffes,smashed Trump in the head to head debate.
If she had focused on the economy progressing and job sector doing well no one would have cared.
Trump won on lies, misinformation and being a WWE figure that ‘owns the libs’, can ‘Make America Great Again’ and is against the ‘Mainstream Media’ all backed by the worlds richest man pumping constant propaganda for Trump on the biggest social media platform. I don’t think a Harris change of philosophy for her campaign would have made any difference .
Won't surprise anyone. They did just that 8 years ago and claimed Russia stole it. Had a 2 year long investigation and everything.
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To everyone's surprise the "Russia Collusion" myth.never materialized.
Elon Musk is not to blame for the Democrats losing this election. The Democrats are.Russian interference did though, they didn’t need that this time round though as Musk was doing it all for them anyway!