US Politics Thread 2016-2020 - Page 385

August · 11-05-18, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Fake news!

You foreigners couldn't know that no New Yorker would ever call someone a "Hairy old dog". Somebody in a tweed jacket with patches on his elbows wrote that, be sure!

STEED · 11-06-18, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by August

Fake news!

You foreigners couldn't know that no New Yorker would ever call someone a "Hairy old dog". Somebody in a tweed jacket with patches on his elbows wrote that, be sure!

Game of Polo anyone?

Jimbuna · 11-06-18, 08:36 AM

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Americans have begun voting in nationwide elections that are being seen as a referendum on Donald Trump's presidency.

Polling stations opened on the East Coast amid a battle by both Republicans and Democrats to take control of the two houses of Congress.

Governor posts and seats in state legislatures are also up for grabs.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46106086

Probably the first time I've experienced any interest in the above.

u crank · 11-06-18, 09:13 AM

Yea it is going to get interesting. If things stick to the script....

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The party of the incumbent president tends to lose ground during midterm elections: over the past 21 midterm elections, the President's party has lost an average 30 seats in the House, and an average four seats in the Senate; moreover, in only two of those has the President's party gained seats in both houses.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...dterm_election

This time around the experts, (I'm not one of them) say that the Dems will win back the House. By how much is the unknown factor. On the other hand the GOP should retain control of the Senate and maybe pick up a seat or two.

Pass the popcorn Skippy.

Jimbuna · 11-06-18, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by u crank

Yea it is going to get interesting. If things stick to the script....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United...dterm_election

This time around the experts, (I'm not one of them) say that the Dems will win back the House. By how much is the unknown factor. On the other hand the GOP should retain control of the Senate and maybe pick up a seat or two.

Pass the popcorn Skippy.

Pretty much the UK newsline too

Skybird · 11-06-18, 11:26 AM

Gerrymandering. An image says more than a thousand words. Three images, in this case.

https://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/03/p...red/index.html

Strange how these and many other - considered "legal"

- ways of manipulating election outcomes still are tolerated.

Mr Quatro · 11-06-18, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-46106086

Probably the first time I've experienced any interest in the above.

I feel the same way Jim and I live over here ... I've never been this excited about an outcome of an election year that didn't include the POTUS.

So much at stake ... I don't have any democrat friends left ... if I do they aren't saying anything.

Big turn out all ready expected to be the most voters that ever voted in any mid-term election

mapuc · 11-06-18, 12:25 PM

I have the deepest respect for others standpoint when it comes to Mr. Trump.

If they are for or against him I respect it.

I have however very difficult to find this respect, when a person starts his or her argument with

Look at his face/hair/hands/body or his way of walking

And I have seen lots of these.

Back to the Midterm Election

Markus

STEED · 11-06-18, 01:56 PM

I hear Catfish is so happy he's going to streak around the yard. Skybird is in for a shock looking out the window.

So hows it going you lot across the pond?

We want election news.

August · 11-06-18, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

I hear Catfish is so happy he's going to streak around the yard. Skybird is in for a shock looking out the window.

So hows it going you lot across the pond?

We want election news.

Too early yet. We might know who runs Congress by this time tomorrow but there are no guarantees.

Mr Quatro · 11-06-18, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Too early yet. We might know who runs Congress by this time tomorrow but there are no guarantees.

Rockstar · 11-06-18, 02:46 PM

Oh my I'm soo excited.

STEED · 11-06-18, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by August

Too early yet. We might know who runs Congress by this time tomorrow but there are no guarantees.

In this fast tech world we still have to wait...

Hope their not using Win10.

Skybird · 11-06-18, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

In this fast tech world we still have to wait...

Hope their not using Win10.

Windows 10 will be the reason why the result will be like it will be.

STEED · 11-06-18, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Windows 10 will be the reason why the result will be like it will be.

Oh great...Blame the Russian's again.

11-06-18, 11:26 AM	#5766
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,554 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Gerrymandering. An image says more than a thousand words. Three images, in this case. https://edition.cnn.com/2017/10/03/p...red/index.html Strange how these and many other - considered "legal" - ways of manipulating election outcomes still are tolerated. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-06-18, 01:56 PM	#5769
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I hear Catfish is so happy he's going to streak around the yard. Skybird is in for a shock looking out the window. So hows it going you lot across the pond? We want election news. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

11-06-18, 02:46 PM	#5772
Rockstar Rear Admiral Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 11,876 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Oh my I'm soo excited. __________________ Guardian of the honey and nuts Let's assume I'm right, it'll save time.

11-06-18, 12:25 PM	#5768
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 17,947 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I have the deepest respect for others standpoint when it comes to Mr. Trump. If they are for or against him I respect it. I have however very difficult to find this respect, when a person starts his or her argument with Look at his face/hair/hands/body or his way of walking And I have seen lots of these. Back to the Midterm Election Markus