[Politics] Joe Biden vs Donald Trump *** Official Match Thread ***

[AZ Gull]

And here's my question, if you don't mind: how long have you been living there for?

I came over in October 2002, so 18 years now. I was on an H1B visa for three years and then renewed for another three years (which was the maximum). At that point you had to apply for your Green Card (lawful permanent resident) if you wished to stay.

I was granted my Green Card in 2009. You can apply for your citizenship once you have held the Green Card for five years, so I had been eligible for a while. I hadn't done it previously because it really didn't grant me any additional benefits (other than voting), but you have to renew the GC every ten years. The cost isn't much more to apply for citizenship, than to renew the GC, so I decided it made sense to apply for citizenship (that, plus the fact that I simply didn't trust this White House administration with their record on immigration, so I thought it best to secure citizenship while I could).

 

[Randy McNob]

There's dumbing down of politics by the tabloid media....and then there's this...

 

[AZ Gull]

I am a little jealous of you two, it's a fair bit chilly way up here in the North.
I've missed my trips to the US this year for my semi-annual dose of sunshine.

I would have gladly swapped with you at many points this year; it has been hotter than hell since about June (officially, July and August were the hottest months in recorded history - August 2020 was the hottest month ever in Phoenix, breaking record set in July)

 

[BN41Albion]

There's dumbing down of politics by the tabloid media....and then there's this...

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Christ on a bike who reads that shit

 

[StonehamPark]

I would have gladly swapped with you at many points this year; it has been hotter than hell since about June (officially, July and August were the hottest months in recorded history - August 2020 was the hottest month ever in Phoenix, breaking record set in July)

"Thirteen of those days reached temperatures of 115 degrees (46c)".
Crikey. I'm so acclimatized here that 27c (80F) is a hot day.

 

[Bozza]

S'ok The Guardian is making up for the Express...

 

[dingodan]

Big money to be made* backing those results.

* - although when your bets lose, you'll find you've actually lost money.

I didn't say I expect Trump to win those States, I said him losing them is no longer a sure thing. (Although PA is now much more than it was when I posted)

Is this you chap?

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I can confirm, although we look and sound very similar, and say almost identical things, that is infact someone else.

(Not sure why I deserved that tbh, I'll take it on the chin none the less)

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

I would have gladly swapped with you at many points this year; it has been hotter than hell since about June (officially, July and August were the hottest months in recorded history - August 2020 was the hottest month ever in Phoenix, breaking record set in July)

You may remember that it rained for much of the week I spent in Phoenix and it never got warm enough to use the open-air pool at my hotel!

 

[portlock seagull]

All going as per I thought it would

I.e. thought he’d lose, but will he leave?

 

[clapham_gull]

All going as per I thought it would

I.e. thought he’d lose, but will he leave?

Beyond his closest allies and family, I don't expect there is going to much support for him in the Republican party after his behavour. The vultures are circling.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

God Bless America.

 

[WhingForPresident]

They've gone from voting in Donald Trump to voting in this guy...

 

[portlock seagull]

Honest to God, Trump and his cronies are batshit crazy. How on earth certain posters on here can even begin to defend them beggars belief. Those posters should be utterly ashamed.

9am “huge fraud has happened”
10am “I’ve won”
11am “stop the count”

I mean, you can’t make this stuff up anymore. I’ve come to the conclusion that Republicans are like infected foot and mouth cattle, I.e. some are innocent but you’ve just got to burn the whole herd really to get the disease eradicated as quickly as possible.

 

[Not Andy Naylor]

Beyond his closest allies and family, I don't expect there is going to much support for him in the Republican party after his behavour. The vultures are circling.

They've retained control of the Senate and got an extra Supreme Court seat so I imagine the Republicans will take that, move on from Trump and attempt to rebuild their reputation. Plenty of GOP lifers detest Trump as an opportunist. If he wants to contest results he might find he's on his own.

 

[portlock seagull]

Beyond his closest allies and family, I don't expect there is going to much support for him in the Republican party after his behavour. The vultures are circling.

Go on CG, what do you mean? I can’t imagine any of the Republican Party will ever admit they were responsible for letting trumpzilla take control. They should be ashamed, privately many might be, but ego and sense of self importance will surely prevent that? It’s human nature to keep digging rather than admit you’re in a hole.

 

[portlock seagull]

They've retained control of the Senate and got an extra Supreme Court seat so I imagine the Republicans will take that, move on from Trump and attempt to rebuild their reputation. Plenty of GOP lifers detest Trump as an opportunist. If he wants to contest results he might find he's on his own.

Bit embarrassed to ask, but how does the senate, congress, house of reps and the Supreme Court all connect/operate in terms of power in this election? Believe Democrats control House of Reps and Republicans the Senate and that’s unlikely to change.

Sorry if put on spot, a K.I.S explanation would be enormously appreciated! That question to anyone really!

 

[clapham_gull]

Go on CG, what do you mean? I can’t imagine any of the Republican Party will ever admit they were responsible for letting trumpzilla take control. They should be ashamed, privately many might be, but ego and sense of self importance will surely prevent that? It’s human nature to keep digging rather than admit you’re in a hole.

I'm not suggesting they will admit anything, but strategically they have moved the party into a demographic cul-de-sac. It may well win elections now, but all parties have to think about the future. Same for the Tories going for Northern votes and Labour dumping Corbyn. Appealing to a core base can only be a short term tactic.

 

[Paskman]

https://www.theargus.co.uk/news/18842458.us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-roots-sussex/

Sorry if fixtures, but I didn't realise Biden's family are from Sussex [emoji846]

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[Gabbiano]

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[beorhthelm]

at some point, someone will have a word with Trump about legacy, there is another hope for him and the family in 4 years time. could run Trump-Trump ticket. sleep well.