[Politics] The 2024 US Election - *MATCH DAY*

[nwgull]

It's shifted more than a little.

Trump was ahead against Biden, then against Kamala it's been nip and tuck either way until suddenly, for no apparent reason, Trump became a really strong favourite. There was nothing to point to that change - why had people not backed him when he was odds against, but then they decide to back him when he was a strong favourite? There hadn't been a debate or anything in his favour, there hadn't been a change in the polls, he just suddenly became a really strong favourite.

The most obvious answer is that people like Musk chucked a load of money on him, in order to influence people's voting decision. But now the odds are returning towards even as people take advantage of the generous odds available for Kamala.

It wasn’t sudden. Harris went to about 1.8 post debate, but then gradually drifted out to 2.5 over the subsequent 4-5 weeks. She has shortened a little bit in the last 24 hours to 2.25, presumably after that Iowa poll.

 

[Zeberdi]

‘All I want is a good mic’ -

Trumps performs air oral sex on the mic stand, says ‘damn’, ‘cr*p’ and ‘a*rse’, rips mic off podium and asks audience if they want to see him ‘knock the hell out of people backstage’




So much rage and anger - he drags the whole democratic process of electing the next POTUS into the gutter - November 5 will not be the end of the process to decide who will regain the White House, it will go on until the electoral votes are cast on 17 December and certified on January 6. In the meantime, Trump‘s sole aim is to disrupt and interfere with the process like a far worse adult version of a child who acts out in class because he is bored, has learning difficulties and is bedded in to attention-seeking, histrionic behaviour. The more Harris looks like winning, the worse his behaviour will become.

How ever did this deeply, deeply flawed character become the favourite for 50% of America to have as their President?

It’s unreal.

 

[Motogull]

8 years old but still relevant.

 

[Easy 10]

And this started when Trump talked about the Doctor Hannibal Lecter, thinking he was a real person

"The late, great Hannibal Lecter" - except even in the movies, he didn't actually die.

 

[Triggaaar]

‘All I want is a good mic’ -

Trumps performs air oral sex on the mic stand, says ‘damn’, ‘cr*p’ and ‘a*rse’, rips mic off podium and asks audience if they want to see him ‘knock the hell out of people backstage’

It's no surprise to me that even the people working for him want to shut him up

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

‘All I want is a good mic’ -

Trumps performs air oral sex on the mic stand, says ‘damn’, ‘cr*p’ and ‘a*rse’, rips mic off podium and asks audience if they want to see him ‘knock the hell out of people backstage’




So much rage and anger - he drags the whole democratic process of electing the next POTUS into the gutter - November 5 will not be the end of the process to decide who will regain the White House, it will go on until the electoral votes are cast on 17 December and certified on January 6. In the meantime, Trump‘s sole aim is to disrupt and interfere with the process like a far worse adult version of a child who acts out in class because he is bored, has learning difficulties and is bedded in to attention-seeking, histrionic behaviour. The more Harris looks like winning, the worse his behaviour will become.

How ever did this deeply, deeply flawed character become the favourite for 50% of America to have as their President?

It’s unreal.

Because the average American is as flawed.

 

[Is it PotG?]

 

[tedebear]

“When a Clown moves into a Palace, he doesn't become a King. The Palace instead becomes a Circus.” A Turkish proverb.

 

[tedebear]

of course! other thread is toxic and the "owner" is very precious. and of course @Bozza likes threads

I was thinking a new one was needed too to be honest...the other one has been completely taken over by one person...who then declared it the best thread on here...somewhat odd...

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

“When a Clown moves into a Palace, he doesn't become a King. The Palace instead becomes a Circus.” A Turkish proverb.

Sounds like my approach to project management.

 

[WATFORD zero]

Sounds like my approach to project management.

Just remember the stages

1 Enthusiasm
2 Disillusionment
3 Panic
4 Resignation
5 Cynicism

 

[Eeyore]

Trump landslide, do we need another thread?

Are you Spence in disguise ? He predicted MAGA would win with absolute certainty last time and then disappeared the day after. What was your previous incarnation on here ? I lose track of the Lazarus Set.

 

[Sid and the Sharknados]

Just remember the stages

1 Enthusiasm
2 Disillusionment
3 Panic
4 Resignation
5 Cynicism

I find it helps keep everybody on their toes, and maintain productivity, to get to Panic as fast as possible and then stay there as long as we can.

 

[Motogull]

“When a Clown moves into a Palace, he doesn't become a King. The Palace instead becomes a Circus.” A Turkish proverb.

I thought I had clicked on a thread about that club for a moment.

 

[Coxovi]

I voted for hope, but bricking it to be honest.

 

[HeaviestTed]

I don’t understand why they spend so bloody long in the build up, it’s almost like it’s an industry in itself - like where the hell does all the money go that is donated?

 

[tedebear]

I don’t understand why they spend so bloody long in the build up, it’s almost like it’s an industry in itself - like where the hell does all the money go that is donated?

TV Ads...

 

[Zeberdi]

Trump landslide, do we need another thread?

Do we need another thread?

Perfectly good thread already running on the election with a poll too.

 

[Bry Nylon]

I’ve been fearing the worst - but am more optimistic now and forming the view that Harris wins with a surprisingly decent margin.

 

[Peacehaven Wild Kids]

Want Harris

Trump’s a certainty