[Politics] The 2024 US Election - Trump v Harris

[Zeberdi]

So much weird stuff going on in the noise in the days leading up.

I think we can assume there is a lot of foreign influence going on too.

As microsoft says

“With a particular focus on the 48 hours before and after Election Day, voters, government institutions, candidates, and parties must remain vigilant against deceptive and suspicious activity online. Early detection and fact-checking remain essential to countering these efforts and maintaining election integrity. “

As the U.S. election nears, Russia, Iran and China step up influence efforts

With two weeks until Election Day 2024, the Microsoft Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) reports on sustained influence efforts by Russia, Iran, and China aimed at undermining U.S. democratic processes. Learn about the latest tactics, including AI-enhanced deepfakes and cyber-influence operations...

blogs.microsoft.com

Efforts by Russia, Iran and China to sway US voters may escalate, new Microsoft report says

A new threat intelligence report from Microsoft says foreign adversaries have showed continued determination to influence the U.S. election and there are signs their activity will intensify as Election Day nears.

apnews.com

 

[Eric the meek]

A bit of background on that Iowa poll

'It's the abortion ban. Women are furious'.

This. A thousand times.

 

[Hugo Rune]

So much weird stuff going on in the noise in the days leading up.

According to Anthony Scaramucci, MAGA have been manipulating the narrative in the following ways.

1. MAGA billionaires have thrown a lot of money behind Trump on the betting markets to give the impression that he is a massive favourite.

2. Trump and MAGA are talking about a ‘landslide’ setting up the ‘election was stolen’ narrative for if Kamala Harris wins.

3. The twitter algorithms have been reprogrammed to give the impression that Trump is going to win big and has huge support.

Now, clearly Trump DOES have huge support, in fact he may have the majority of the backing in America but will his people (low IQ, working class, white, heterosexual men) get out and vote?

Unfortunately for Trump, this demographic does not normally vote in numbers. Whether they forget which day they are meant to vote, don’t know where or how to vote or just can’t be bothered to get off their fat American asses, who knows?

What could be telling though is if the media Trump’s supporters are consuming is telling them it’s going to be a demolition of Harris; they might think that Trump probably doesn’t need their vote and they can concentrate on their consumption of twinkies and the like.

 

[drew]

Yes, but he doesn't want the aggressors to end armed conflict, he wants victims to surrender.

Exactly, look at the mess that Trump has caused by his agreements with the Taliban!

 

[Triggaaar]

Anyone offer any advice ?

Calling @Crawley Dingo can you translate the weave?

Yes I see where you're failing here. You probably don't realise that Hannibal Lecter is from Silence of the Lambs. I mean, who the hell else would even remember that, but Trump has a great memory.

 

[peterward]

Thought the intro in SNL last night was great. Showed humour and the human side in what is a very serious moment.

The obvious contrast between her warmth and humanity and his hate filled dog and pony show is stark.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Yes I see where you're failing here. You probably don't realise that Hannibal Lecter is from Silence of the Lambs. I mean, who the hell else would even remember that, but Trump has a great memory.

Aaaaah. THAT Hannibal Lecter...

What a berk.

 

[Triggaaar]

Aaaaah. THAT Hannibal Lecter...

What a berk.

Berk? He's a f***ing moron.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Berk? He's a f***ing moron.

You not familiar with the origin of that term, Trig?

 

[Triggaaar]

You not familiar with the origin of that term, Trig?

Yes, but I feel the term has moved on since then. Like the origin of the term idiot is also bad, but it's not offensive any more. I certainly mean no offense re the origin when I use it.

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Yes, but I feel the term has moved on since then. Like the origin of the term idiot is also bad, but it's not offensive any more. I certainly mean no offense re the origin when I use it.

No, I meant the term 'berk'. I got the impression I was going easy on The Donald...

 

[Motogull]

Anyone offer any advice ?

Calling @Crawley Dingo can you translate the weave?

It is not much different to Johnson, on advice, trying to rewrite the bus history isn't it? Taking the piss out of those taking the piss. To make it work probably best not to talk too much gibberish.

 

[Frutos]

 

[Madafwo]

You not familiar with the origin of that term, Trig?

So we can call him the orange bungleberk from now on?

 

[peterward]

Hilarious. Trump rally Cameraman, fact checks his bullshit about never having any empty seats in real time!

 

[Triggaaar]

No, I meant the term 'berk'. I got the impression I was going easy on The Donald...

Oh no, I have no idea of the origin of berk. These days berk seem like a light-hearted term, the sort of thing Del Boy would say.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Hilarious. Trump rally Cameraman, fact checks his bullshit about never having any empty seats in real time!

In clips that I've seen, he keeps wanging on about things "coming to an end" after nine years, etc (that included the time he was in charge) and the rallies will be over.

So does he think he's going to lose, or does he seriously expect people to think that he won't carry on droning to dwindling crowds for the next four years, if he's elected?

As I've said SO many times - a number so bigly I can't even remember it - he is SUCH an odd bloke. The mad thing is, there are loads of people that accept - and repeat - the bullshit he comes out with. In some ways, I'm genuinely impressed with the cult he has created

 

[Greg Bobkin]

Oh no, I have no idea of the origin of berk. These days berk seem like a light-hearted term, the sort of thing Del Boy would say.

Berkshire hunt.

 

[Triggaaar]

Berkshire hunt.

Oh blimey.

Yes, he is indeed that. Although the video clip we were commenting was highlighting his incredible lack of intelligence, as opposed how nasty a person he is.

I shall try to use berk more often