2020 US General Election Thread IX: One Month and Counting

[Jerzylvania]

Climate Change last is interesting. But I'm quite annoyed that Immigration hasn't been on the agenda for either debate: it's barely going to get a mention in the heated category of "Racial Issues" but it should be talked about. It was the major plank of Trump's election and until this year it was debated a lot.

How does Biden bring up that skilled worker visas take jobs off college graduates in the US, while farmers are crying out for more low-skilled labor? Or the US being a meaner and less worthy world citizen by taking fewer refugees or locking up asylum seekers in bad conditions.

It's neither necessary nor desirable to mention race to get those issues on the table. One is on the subject of jobs. The other is on the subject of human rights. There really should be a separate Immigration debate.

He doesn’t, because the wrong answer will cost him a big chunk of his base. Hence why this issue is being ignored.

Honestly it’s just going to be another shouting match, so I don’t see why they’re so worried about the topics.

The Economy isn't listed but for Biden the Virus includes the failing economy. Trump will try to use National Security for his pre-virus economic spiel. This last debate will not get anywhere near the ratings of the first. Millions of people have voted or made up their minds already.

[Valrifell]

But 500 pages in less than a month? I think that's a record.

The 2nd Covid thread only lasted 2 weeks.

The first MAGAthread lasted something like 72 hours.

[Aureumterra III]

Well yes, this is a Trump bashing thread, an echo chamber you will. That’s further affirmed by the fact that whenever someone calls the echo chamber out, everyone dogpiles said person

Remember, we're not allowed to point out oppression fantasies.

I have no idea what this is supposed to mean, but when 9/10 responses you get are in a agreement with you, it creates a feedback loop that radicalizes people further and further left

[Gravlen]

Time flies when you're pointing out the president's flaws.

Well yes, this is a Trump bashing thread, an echo chamber you will. That’s further affirmed by the fact that whenever someone calls the echo chamber out, everyone dogpiles said person

It's challenging, trying to defend the indefensible.

Remember, we're not allowed to point out oppression fantasies.

I have no idea what this is supposed to mean, but when 9/10 responses you get are in a agreement with you, it creates a feedback loop that radicalizes people further and further left

You got an invite to break the feedback loop, and you chose not to take it, so...

One of us! One of us! One of us!

[The Black Forrest]

Well yes, this is a Trump bashing thread, an echo chamber you will. That’s further affirmed by the fact that whenever someone calls the echo chamber out, everyone dogpiles said person

It's challenging, trying to defend the indefensible.

I have no idea what this is supposed to mean, but when 9/10 responses you get are in a agreement with you, it creates a feedback loop that radicalizes people further and further left

You got an invite to break the feedback loop, and you chose not to take it, so...

One of us! One of us! One of us!

Ok. I was going to write something to Arue. I can’t be that

[Dominioan]

We're in the Endgame now.

[New Rogernomics]

It's challenging, trying to defend the indefensible.

I'd say the same about both parties, and those that argue for the better of two evils. The Democrats are mostly neo-liberals, and not really center-left at all, yet folks keep voting for the neo-liberals that serve corporate interests rather than progressive candidates. Then the Republicans are stuck in a time-warp living on 50s family values and foreign policy objectives, with religious neo-cons wanting war with Iran to fulfill some nonsense doomsday prophesy and make Christ return quicker. Not living a swing state, I don't have to actually make a decision this election, as the Democrats will win regardless of how I vote.

*goes on about third parties, stv voting, and why America deserves decent politicians and not corporate/religious shills...then resigns to defeat*

[Shrillland]

Two bits of news from Kentucky today. First, a postal worker in Jeffersontown has been fired and may be charged after discarding 112 absentee ballots: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/521536-kentucky-postal-worker-fired-after-dumping-100-absentee-ballots

Second, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed McGrath over McConnell: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/521533-one-of-kentuckys-largest-newspapers-endorses-mcconnells-challenger

McConnell's still got a fairly comfortable lead.

[San Lumen]

Two bits of news from Kentucky today. First, a postal worker in Jeffersontown has been fired and may be charged after discarding 112 absentee ballots: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/521536-kentucky-postal-worker-fired-after-dumping-100-absentee-ballots

Second, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed McGrath over McConnell: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/521533-one-of-kentuckys-largest-newspapers-endorses-mcconnells-challenger

McConnell's still got a fairly comfortable lead.

Glad they were prevented from doing so.

McConnell is going to win unfortunately.

[Sanghyeok]

We're in the Endgame now.

All form is nothingness, all nothingness is form.

[Torisakia]

As much as I joke about writing in Jimmy Smits for President, I do think we should limit our votes to someone who is at least seaking the office.


Also screw Saban. Go Tigers.

*Purple and Gold intensifies.*

I wouldn't be saying this after losing to an 0-2 team...

But that's for a different thread. #LongArmLarry2020 everyone.

[Ngelmish]

Two bits of news from Kentucky today. First, a postal worker in Jeffersontown has been fired and may be charged after discarding 112 absentee ballots: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/521536-kentucky-postal-worker-fired-after-dumping-100-absentee-ballots

Second, the Lexington Herald-Leader endorsed McGrath over McConnell: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/521533-one-of-kentuckys-largest-newspapers-endorses-mcconnells-challenger

McConnell's still got a fairly comfortable lead.

Glad they were prevented from doing so.

McConnell is going to win unfortunately.

I actually tuned into the McGrath McConnell debate and she exceeded my expectations, given her many gaffes and general woodenness. Mind you, I'm not saying it makes a difference, but she performed well enough in that format that I can understand why the party was seduced by her paper resume.

[San Lumen]

Glad they were prevented from doing so.

McConnell is going to win unfortunately.

I actually tuned into the McGrath McConnell debate and she exceeded my expectations, given her many gaffes and general woodenness. Mind you, I'm not saying it makes a difference, but she performed well enough in that format that I can understand why the party was seduced by her paper resume.

McConnell will sadly be re-elected.

[San Lumen]

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... ection-day
Alabama breaks its absentee ballot record.

[Ngelmish]

I actually tuned into the McGrath McConnell debate and she exceeded my expectations, given her many gaffes and general woodenness. Mind you, I'm not saying it makes a difference, but she performed well enough in that format that I can understand why the party was seduced by her paper resume.

McConnell will sadly be re-elected.

Come on, Lumen. You'll notice I said, "I'm not saying it makes a difference," i.e. I agreed with your point. I was just adding some texture to it. Put some effort into responding to what people say rather than repeating yourself.

[Genivaria]

Just voted. Went surprisingly quickly.

[San Lumen]

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watc ... port-qanon

Collins PAC donated hundreds of dollars to two candidates who support QAnon.

Republican candidates Kevin Bushey and Brian Redmond running for the Maine House of Representatives received $400 each from Dirigo PAC, a political action committee heavily associated with Collins, Business Insider reported.

Both candidates are running in safe Democratic districts.

[Luminesa]

*Purple and Gold intensifies.*

I wouldn't be saying this after losing to an 0-2 team...

But that's for a different thread. #LongArmLarry2020 everyone.

*Cries.*

[Luminesa]

He doesn’t, because the wrong answer will cost him a big chunk of his base. Hence why this issue is being ignored.

Honestly it’s just going to be another shouting match, so I don’t see why they’re so worried about the topics.

The Economy isn't listed but for Biden the Virus includes the failing economy. Trump will try to use National Security for his pre-virus economic spiel. This last debate will not get anywhere near the ratings of the first. Millions of people have voted or made up their minds already.

That's true. It's still gonna be a shouting match.

[Jerzylvania]

The Economy isn't listed but for Biden the Virus includes the failing economy. Trump will try to use National Security for his pre-virus economic spiel. This last debate will not get anywhere near the ratings of the first. Millions of people have voted or made up their minds already.

That's true. It's still gonna be a shouting match.

Prediction: Qanon questions create a quandry, even a quagmire for Trump.

Next issue!

[Luminesa]

That's true. It's still gonna be a shouting match.

Prediction: Qanon questions create a quandry, even a quagmire for Trump.

Next issue!

TOO MANY Q'S!

[Jerzylvania]

Prediction: Qanon questions create a quandry, even a quagmire for Trump.

Next issue!

TOO MANY Q'S!

Your lucky i didn't bring up Quonks.

[Vassenor]

Wasn't QA convinced that the corpse JFK Jr was going to be announced as Trump's shock running mate today, kicking Pence off the ticket?

[San Lumen]

https://twitter.com/ossoff/status/13175 ... 80099?s=20

Jon Ossoff has raised over a million dollars since his opponent made fun of Kamala harris's name

[Gravlen]

TOO MANY Q'S!

Your lucky i didn't bring up Quonks.

Quarrelsome Quaker quack questions quaint QAnon quarantine-quotation, quickly quits quagmire as quixotic query can't quell quiet queasiness.