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

[US Seagull]

Hoping the way Trump fell down there is a metaphor for today

 

[US Seagull]

One thing I've never understood is why, in the States, do you have to declare either Democrat or Republican when you register?

In the UK you just register to vote

You don't have to. Nobody makes you register for one party or the other. You can just register and vote. And registering with one party doesn't mean you have to vote for them, or go to any of their meetings, or pay dues.

What it does mean is that you can vote in the primary for your state if they have a closed primary. Some states have open primaries, meaning you can just ask for the Republican or the Democratic ballot on the day (but not both!), others have semi-open ballots where you an switch registration basically on-the-spot.

Even in closed primary states you can just switch your registration. You just have to do it some time before the primary.

 

[FamilyGuy]

I'm not sure why people place SO much faith, if you can call it that, in betting markets that fluctuate so wildly (as everyone knows).

I'm also not sure why so many people believe stuff that Trump says when he has a long history of talking shit. On the subject of his plan to kick out the "20-25 million" illegal immigrants (or, as Trump would put it, people from insane asylums), there was a great deep-dive by John Oliver last week about why his plan is either unworkable or would cost the country trillions and severely damage the economy. But people lap up the veiled (or sometimes not so veiled) racism like it was water in a desert.

I genuinely think he'll hate doing the job. The rallies are what gets him going. Doing the job of president? Not so much. Mainly because there's not much in it for him!

He hates (the thought of) going to prison more than he hates "doing the job" (unfortunately).

 

[US Seagull]

An interesting video about the EC, why it exists and why we can't get rid of it (yet)

 

[Igzilla]

An interesting video about the EC, why it exists and why we can't get rid of it (yet)

It's incredible that it's a relic of slavery.

 

[Zeberdi]

At least the Latinos haven’t eaten all the dogs - That’s giving me some kind of comfort here that goodness will prevail.

Pets head to the polls for Election Day 2024: See photos

Photos show patriotic dogs at the polls with voters on Election Day 2024.

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[US Seagull]

It's incredible that it's a relic of slavery.

As with so many things in America. It's racism.

 

[peterward]

Charlie Kirk is one of biggest pro Trump MAGA rabble rousers.

 

[US Seagull]

At least the Latinos haven’t eaten all the dogs - That’s giving me some kind of comfort here that goodness will prevail.

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Pets head to the polls for Election Day 2024: See photos

Photos show patriotic dogs at the polls with voters on Election Day 2024.

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This does remind me that I've seen my one neighbor go to the polls with her dog. I must have missed her today. But, she is/was a big Trumper, to the extent that I've seen her dog on a Trump leash. But this year, while she has a yard sign for the GOP senate candidate, she did not put out a Trump yard sign.

 

[Triggaaar]

This does remind me that I've seen my one neighbor go to the polls with her dog. I must have missed her today. But, she is/was a big Trumper, to the extent that I've seen her dog on a Trump leash. But this year, while she has a yard sign for the GOP senate candidate, she did not put out a Trump yard sign.

Get ready to kidnap her dog. She can't vote while she's worried about pooch.

 

[US Seagull]

Get ready to kidnap her dog. She can't vote while she's worried about pooch.

Well, I'm hoping her passing on putting out a Trump sign might means she's finally fed up with his BS.

 

[FamilyGuy]

Trump might not be a Nazi, but he certainly has made statements which sound very much like textbook fascism.

“During the initial remarks made on Friday, which caused outrage and alarm among his critics, Trump told the crowd to “get out and vote, just this time”, adding that “you won’t have to do it any more. Four more years, you know what? It’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote any more, my beautiful Christians.”

Add to that his admiration for Putin, a defacto dictator, and numerous other examples I can’t be bothered to list, he’s certainly got ambitions to “reform” the role of President…

Trump isn't a Nazi, but he certainly repeatedly portrays all the appearances, opinions and messages of a full blown Fascist.

 

[US Seagull]

FFS

 

[US Seagull]

Trump isn't a Nazi, but he certainly repeatedly portrays all the appearances, opinions and messages of a full blown Fascist.

Not true. Trump is ANTIFA. He said so himself when he said he was "the opposite of a Fascist".

 

[Triggaaar]

13/8 on Harris. That's mad.

 

[Change at Barnham]

13/8 on Harris. That's mad.

Are you saying her odds are 8/13 somewhere?
Or you've put money on her at 13/8?

 

[Triggaaar]

Are you saying her odds are 8/13 somewhere?
Or you've put money on her at 13/8?

I'm saying that 13/8 seems very generous, on what looks like a close race.

 

[Change at Barnham]

I'm saying that 13/8 seems very generous, on what looks like a close race.

For a moment I was rather hoping the bookies odds were swinging towards a Harris win.
I'll return to my doom and gloom of fearing and expecting a Trump win.

 

[Solid at the back]

Charlie Kirk is one of biggest pro Trump MAGA rabble rousers.

Would not read too much into this, this morning at Trump's rally he (Trump) was saying "we need to pretend we're losing, so we make sure to go out and vote"

Probably juet a tactic to try and gwt anyone who is umming and ahhing off their backside

 

[MTSeagulls]

How depressing. Hoping it turns out like the Brazilian elections a couple of years ago where Bolsonaro looked to be favourite but Lula caught up on election day.
Not looking that way though.
I've already cut out Sky News from my daily viewing here but if Trump wins I'm thinking of avoiding all news as it's just too depressing these days.