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Really bad reports about that city. I will never go there in my lifetime.
Really bad reports about that city. I will never go there in my lifetime.
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The civil unrest is the best thing Trump has going for him at the moment.
Don’t dismiss the importance Americans place on law and order issues. It will be closer than people think.
Of all the policies that he has tweeted about, argued over or contradicted himself over........it is ultimately COVID that looks like being his kryptonite - something he cannot manipulate, control or banish.
I am still amazed that arguably the most advanced, richest and developed nation on the planet can come up with Biden and Trump (with Kanye thrown in)!!!
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Yes.
The contest I would like to see is Rand Paul Vs Tulsi Gabbard.
I have my preference there, but also I would be happy to acquiesce to the other side, if necessary.
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The difference between Trump's presidency, and a hypothetical Biden presidency, is that Trump picks his ministers (in US speak, secretaries of government departments) for their loyalty - to him.
Biden doesn't have be a genius, he doesn't even have to be awake: all he has to do is to nominate capable people to run the country's domestic agenda, and foreign relations. Then he can go back to sleep.
Worked just fine for Reagan, and in the US today, Reagan's tenure remains highly regarded.
Mind you, the rumours of Biden's senility are premature. Not too premature, but he's probably got enough brain cells to function for at least 3 more years.
Speaking of which, try digging up a few of the older Trump appearances on youtube etc: he's always been obnoxious, but there was a time when he was usually coherent.
but I must say it's a real education reading the reasons why some posters support Trump: If I didn't read such opinions, I would never have imagined such existed.
And finally, allow me to recommend some light reading:
It can't happen here, by Sinclair Lewis.
circa 1935.
Biden doesn't have be a genius, he doesn't even have to be awake: all he has to do is to nominate capable people to run the country's domestic agenda, and foreign relations. Then he can go back to sleep.
Worked just fine for Reagan, and in the US today, Reagan's tenure remains highly regarded.
Mind you, the rumours of Biden's senility are premature. Not too premature, but he's probably got enough brain cells to function for at least 3 more years.
Speaking of which, try digging up a few of the older Trump appearances on youtube etc: he's always been obnoxious, but there was a time when he was usually coherent.
but I must say it's a real education reading the reasons why some posters support Trump: If I didn't read such opinions, I would never have imagined such existed.
And finally, allow me to recommend some light reading:
It can't happen here, by Sinclair Lewis.
circa 1935.
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Likewise, bro.
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Excellent post P-XS2 fully aware of "It Cant Happen Here" something the Trump supports may dodge
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Good point, right out of the Obama playbook......South China Sea, North Korea, Iran??? Look away now......nothing to see here....move along everyone.
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Report: Kamala Harris Already Vetting VP Picks
U.S.—Supporters of Kamala Harris have been eagerly awaiting an announcement on who her VP pick will be when she takes over as president approximately 5 minutes after Joe Biden is inaugurated. According to sources close to the campaign, she is already vetting possible candidates for the job.
https://babylonbee.com/news
https://t.co/FWU6bb6kmh?amp=1
U.S.—Supporters of Kamala Harris have been eagerly awaiting an announcement on who her VP pick will be when she takes over as president approximately 5 minutes after Joe Biden is inaugurated. According to sources close to the campaign, she is already vetting possible candidates for the job.
https://babylonbee.com/news
https://t.co/FWU6bb6kmh?amp=1
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Biden makes very pragmatic choice in Harris.
Harris is a powerful pick for attack dog 1st job of VP something Pence lacks (in fact Pence lacks everything except the adoring look at Trump) hence Trumps nasty tag I think the democrats will be quietly happy Trump has used that label.
Unlike Pence Harris will voice her position with Biden not just be a lap dog.
Interestingly Harris is also a Democrat centrist politically and although wont be welcomed by the so called left (who are not left certainly would not get a vote in.....gasp Sweden) will stand OK with shifting conservatives generally with her prosecutor past.
Interesting times ahead.
Harris is a powerful pick for attack dog 1st job of VP something Pence lacks (in fact Pence lacks everything except the adoring look at Trump) hence Trumps nasty tag I think the democrats will be quietly happy Trump has used that label.
Unlike Pence Harris will voice her position with Biden not just be a lap dog.
Interestingly Harris is also a Democrat centrist politically and although wont be welcomed by the so called left (who are not left certainly would not get a vote in.....gasp Sweden) will stand OK with shifting conservatives generally with her prosecutor past.
Interesting times ahead.
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I agree with those comments Ifocus to a certain extent.
It is difficult to simply compare VP running partners without looking at the overall team dynamics. You argue that Harris is a much better attack dog than Pence - no question there. But the last thing the Republicans need is two aggressive, loose cannon candidates working together. What the democrats want from Harris is much different to what the Republicans want from Pence.
A great case in point was the Qld election several years ago.....Campbell Neuman was Premier and was well known for his desire to slash and reduce public spending and public service numbers. He needed a deputy that put out fires, was a safe pair of hands that was seen as “in touch” with the community. Who was that person..........Jeff Seeney. The biggest headkicker in the National Party. The result........the biggest rout in Qld history. That team was doomed to failure because they didn’t compliment each other.
While it might appear a good strategic move to get a brash, confident, outspoken attack dog as VP - it also allows the Republicans to say............”have a good look at her - she’s going to be your President”. I can’t think of too many US Presidents that have been elected based on the energy, drive, outspokenness and political activism of the VP.
The difference this year is COVID and Biden’s age. I assume he will be kept in the basement more often than not. Usually the running mate is the “running behind mate”.
It will be interesting how this is marketed (and seen by the US public). Fascinating couple months ahead.
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I think you guys are trying to put lipstick on a pig. she is not like in the African American community, indeed she is not even African-American as claimed. She comes from Jamaican and Indian blood. undoubtedly some negroid genes there but not really African-American.
Then there is the legacy of tulsi gabbard ripping her face off in the debates regarding her own drug use and problematic record as a prosecutor.
Plus there is a bunch of other stuff that Trump is going to have some fun with.
In my opinion they have just made it harder for themselves to win the presidency.... I reckon Trump et al would've cracked a bottle of Dom Perignon when she was announced.
Then there is the legacy of tulsi gabbard ripping her face off in the debates regarding her own drug use and problematic record as a prosecutor.
Plus there is a bunch of other stuff that Trump is going to have some fun with.
In my opinion they have just made it harder for themselves to win the presidency.... I reckon Trump et al would've cracked a bottle of Dom Perignon when she was announced.
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I very much doubt Trump is happy with the choice, Wayne.
Biden hired an attack dog, a professional prosecutor.
If nothing else it will be fun to watch.
Exhibit 1.
"He inherited the longest economic expansion in history from Barack Obama and Joe Biden. And then, like everything else he inherited, he ran it straight into the ground" --
@KamalaHarris
Biden hired an attack dog, a professional prosecutor.
If nothing else it will be fun to watch.
Exhibit 1.
"He inherited the longest economic expansion in history from Barack Obama and Joe Biden. And then, like everything else he inherited, he ran it straight into the ground" --
@KamalaHarris
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Excellent points Duckman
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Totally agree in regards of Trump supporters however that's not what Biden is chasing its the conservative Republicans / Independents that hate Trump with a passion Harris will pickup a few of them as she dismantles Trump each time she is wheeled out by the campaign
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Dudes, her own colleague destroyed her popularity from 15% down to about 6% in a 2 minute diatribe.... And someone as sweet as Tulsi.
Once the Pubs go to work on her they will rip her face off. Essentially lost most of the black vote for a start.
Once the Pubs go to work on her they will rip her face off. Essentially lost most of the black vote for a start.
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She's like Peter Dutton with knockers...
Oooh Lookie > here's one for starters
Oooh Lookie > here's one for starters
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Yes when you see the ridiculous things that happen in the U.S, it really is hard to understand how people can push for a republic, with a straight face.
Most countries in the world are republics, I am not real fussed about Charlie be the boss of Oz to be honest.
I think we are grown up enough to stand on our own two feet, we would still have our affiliations with the major democracies, UK, USA, Canada, Japan etc
