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#1
Politics, Society and News. / Re: Outcome of US Election 202...
Last post by buster - November 16, 2024, 09:15:42 PM"People blamed Biden for the economic changes since 2020, even though it was because of the pandemic."
I think you give people too must credit for attempting to be reasonable. I doubt humans are reasoning creatures. Trump can win because he knows his audience does not use reason to decide.
I think you give people too must credit for attempting to be reasonable. I doubt humans are reasoning creatures. Trump can win because he knows his audience does not use reason to decide.
#2
General Discussion / Re: Fox and Bill neck-and-neck...
Last post by Jason - November 13, 2024, 10:20:25 PMFox and ssfc72 are now tied for first place in total posts at 2252. Just like the US election, it's neck and neck. Unlike the US election, it doesn't matter who wins and there's no end date if it did. Maybe if Buster starts making more posts he can catch up and we can make it a three-way. No, not that kind of three-way, you pervs.
Also, Buster has the #1 "Most Viewed" topic: The Really Unpleasant Computer Problem. Congratulations, Buster. There's no award but listen closely and you might hear the applause.
Also, Buster has the #1 "Most Viewed" topic: The Really Unpleasant Computer Problem. Congratulations, Buster. There's no award but listen closely and you might hear the applause.
#3
Politics, Society and News. / Re: Outcome of US Election 202...
Last post by Jason - November 13, 2024, 10:06:10 PMI do suspect that the Conservatives will be in next year. Even though the Liberals haven't done anything wrong. But in Canada, it looks like a government can only go 10 years before getting the boot. People are sick of them. If the Libs could find a new leader, maybe they'd stand a chance but I don't think it matters. However, I don't think the Conservatives will be anywhere near as bad as the Trump party. He should rename the party to include his name. It barely even looks like the Republicans. Reagan must be rolling in his grave with Trump cozying up to Putin.
#4
Politics, Society and News. / Re: Outcome of US Election 202...
Last post by Jason - November 13, 2024, 10:00:42 PMIt surprised the heck out of me, too. I know the polls said it was close, but I thought they had to be wrong. How could people even consider voting for that guy? I think you hit it on the nose, Tom. People blamed Biden for the economic changes since 2020, even though it was because of the pandemic. The economy was improving, but that never got through the noise.
I'm starting to think this was their plan all along. We thought nobody would vote for that hateful and stupid crap but it's the same techniques, same speeches (minus the charisma) that have gotten autocrats into power and consolidate it once they're there. I hope in 4 years, assuming there is a fair election, that the Democrats can undo all the damage the GOP causes.
I'm starting to think this was their plan all along. We thought nobody would vote for that hateful and stupid crap but it's the same techniques, same speeches (minus the charisma) that have gotten autocrats into power and consolidate it once they're there. I hope in 4 years, assuming there is a fair election, that the Democrats can undo all the damage the GOP causes.
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Politics, Society and News. / Re: Outcome of US Election 202...
Last post by tommolica - November 13, 2024, 04:40:56 PMSurprised the heck out of me also, because a leading predictor with a great track record had explained why his numbers showed the Dems winning.
So this means the deplorables want to be heard and will risk a possible mess because the last party did not treat them well enough.
I bet the same 'stuff' will hit the fan here in Canada - real soon.
Unfortunately, my sister in law was upset at me for saying people in Canada are upset Biggly. she could not understand that the most politicians have no idea what a real days work is, and have never done it. That is why the Canadian working class will take any change rather than be ignore. Seat belts on comrades, our singular vote will be overcome by the collective masses.
So this means the deplorables want to be heard and will risk a possible mess because the last party did not treat them well enough.
I bet the same 'stuff' will hit the fan here in Canada - real soon.
Unfortunately, my sister in law was upset at me for saying people in Canada are upset Biggly. she could not understand that the most politicians have no idea what a real days work is, and have never done it. That is why the Canadian working class will take any change rather than be ignore. Seat belts on comrades, our singular vote will be overcome by the collective masses.
#6
Politics, Society and News. / Re: Outcome of US Election 202...
Last post by ssfc72 - November 13, 2024, 07:36:07 AMI was shocked when I turned on my computer that morning and saw that Trump had won the election.
I thought Harris would have had a decisive victory.
I thought Harris would have had a decisive victory.
#7
Politics, Society and News. / Outcome of US Election 2024
Last post by Jason - November 12, 2024, 03:37:34 AMWell, that was a disaster. Colbert started his monologue with, "Well, F**K", pretty much how I feel. As I write this, Trump's minions are 3 seats away from control of Congress. With the Supreme Court giving presidents a free pass for crimes as long as they're "official presidential duties", whatever that means, there are no checks on his power.
And it's a guy who has mused about being "a dictator on day one", ditching parts of the constitution, going after not just undocumented immigrants but children of them (many who are adults) and certain groups like legal Haitians. He vaguely said he was against a nationwide abortion ban but we'll see. You've probably heard the rest.
Beaverton, a Canadian satire website, sums it up with the headline, "American Experiment ends in catastrophic laboratory explosion"
What do you guys think? Is this the beginning of Fascism in the US, even if it's not Hitler-style fascism? Or is Trump all bark and no bite?
And it's a guy who has mused about being "a dictator on day one", ditching parts of the constitution, going after not just undocumented immigrants but children of them (many who are adults) and certain groups like legal Haitians. He vaguely said he was against a nationwide abortion ban but we'll see. You've probably heard the rest.
Beaverton, a Canadian satire website, sums it up with the headline, "American Experiment ends in catastrophic laboratory explosion"
Quote"I've looked at all the theories, and honestly only one makes sense to me," said one firefighter on scene. "This laboratory wanted to explode. It dreamed about exploding. It listened to hours of podcasts about exploding. In some rooms, the facility waited 6+ hours just to ensure that it would explode."
What do you guys think? Is this the beginning of Fascism in the US, even if it's not Hitler-style fascism? Or is Trump all bark and no bite?
#8
Politics, Society and News. / Re: How Does This Year's Flu S...
Last post by ssfc72 - November 10, 2024, 09:08:53 AMThe last time I had covid, the effects were mild and lasted about a week but I had no energy for about 4 weeks.
This time, I had no energy for about 3 weeks.
This time, I had no energy for about 3 weeks.
#9
Politics, Society and News. / Re: How Does This Year's Flu S...
Last post by Jason - November 08, 2024, 09:07:46 PMQuote from: ssfc72 on November 02, 2024, 09:16:24 AMIn the USA you can go on the internet and find the Brand of test kit you have and look up it's new, revised expiry date.
That's cool. I'll have to see if they have my brand listed. I'm starting to attend some lightly-attended social occasions so it'd be good to test afterward to protect my wife.
Btw, how was COVID for you this time? I remember last time you said you were suffering after-effects a month later.
#10
Politics, Society and News. / Re: How Does This Year's Flu S...
Last post by ssfc72 - November 02, 2024, 09:16:24 AMYes, I still have some outdated covid rapid test kits.
The test kits are still accurate past their expiry date.
Apparently at the time the test kits were manufactured the companies did not have much data to go by in establishing an expiry date.
Now they have more data which shows the old test kits are still good, past their expiry dates.
In the USA you can go on the internet and find the Brand of test kit you have and look up it's new, revised expiry date.
The test kits are still accurate past their expiry date.
Apparently at the time the test kits were manufactured the companies did not have much data to go by in establishing an expiry date.
Now they have more data which shows the old test kits are still good, past their expiry dates.
In the USA you can go on the internet and find the Brand of test kit you have and look up it's new, revised expiry date.