Wednesday 9th November 2016
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Wednesday 9th November 2016
Morning all.
Sorry if I cut anyone off at the knees there.
Sorry if I cut anyone off at the knees there.
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refitman wrote:Morning all.
Sorry if I cut anyone off at the knees there.
I don't think you are, you know.
Anyway, my post about John Podesta's announcement is better covered over at the Guardian live-blog.
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Morfternoon.
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"Widespread voter fraud. Machines changing votes. I won't concede."
In some ways, it'd be logical [edit: not the right word but can't think of the one I'm needing here] for Clinton's camp to come out with this.
In some ways, it'd be logical [edit: not the right word but can't think of the one I'm needing here] for Clinton's camp to come out with this.
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EU citizenship proposal could guarantee rights in Europe after Brexit - the guardian
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I can't see this gaining any traction - it'd increase the incentive for other populists in countries to argue for leaving the EU, "look we can leave as a country but those who want to stay a part of the EUSSR, can!"
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I can't see this gaining any traction - it'd increase the incentive for other populists in countries to argue for leaving the EU, "look we can leave as a country but those who want to stay a part of the EUSSR, can!"
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Who is in more economic trouble? America with Trump or Britain with Brexit? - The Independent
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Hmm. America's economy and society is about to flush itself down the toilet. If only we were still part of a supranational, democratic organisation that could position itself to take up the slack and become the dominant global force to replace the US...
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Hmm. America's economy and society is about to flush itself down the toilet. If only we were still part of a supranational, democratic organisation that could position itself to take up the slack and become the dominant global force to replace the US...
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I need Hugo to tell me why this is all Corbyn's fault. Simon Scharma was good on toady just before 7:00.
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What did he say? Scharma that isfrightful_oik wrote:I need Hugo to tell me why this is all Corbyn's fault. Simon Scharma was good on toady just before 7:00.
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I suppose we'll be hearing ''it's the will of the people'' ad infinitum in the States just like here.
How depressing.
I think Simon Schama's right in his assessment. Racism and hatred of women.
It'll be interesting to see how the statistics stack up.
How many creeps with lax sexual manners/criminal intent like Assange will be grinning that 'p**** grabbing' is now acceptable ? He'll be booking his ticket back to the US.
Woman in the White House ? Only if she's a wife, a maid, an aide or an intern pleasuring the male President.
Sorry. Hard to feel reasonable on a morning when Assange, Putin, Farage, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis are celebrating.
edited to put asterisks in in case one of the words is triggering Adam's 'decency filter' at work.
How depressing.
I think Simon Schama's right in his assessment. Racism and hatred of women.
It'll be interesting to see how the statistics stack up.
How many creeps with lax sexual manners/criminal intent like Assange will be grinning that 'p**** grabbing' is now acceptable ? He'll be booking his ticket back to the US.
Woman in the White House ? Only if she's a wife, a maid, an aide or an intern pleasuring the male President.
Sorry. Hard to feel reasonable on a morning when Assange, Putin, Farage, the Ku Klux Klan and neo-Nazis are celebrating.
edited to put asterisks in in case one of the words is triggering Adam's 'decency filter' at work.
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Democracies can elect fascists, KKK happy, rise in anti-semitism etcStephenDolan wrote:What did he say? Scharma that isfrightful_oik wrote:I need Hugo to tell me why this is all Corbyn's fault. Simon Scharma was good on toady just before 7:00.
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Hearing on the BBC news that Hillary Clinton has 'phoned the Donald Trump camp to concede.
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Clinton concedes
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I still maintain that Trump will be more of an embarrassment than anything
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Stephen-
He told it how it is. That it's a disaster. That there are many forms of fascism. That it is terrifying that Trump says he will jail his political opponents. That he won't suddenly morph into a statesman or a man of reason.
Also made the point that Trump will have more power than president since ....? sorry, can't remember who/when, because of the Republicans doing well in their houses of government. That is terrifying.
He also says the press/media should not normalise the result.
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He told it how it is. That it's a disaster. That there are many forms of fascism. That it is terrifying that Trump says he will jail his political opponents. That he won't suddenly morph into a statesman or a man of reason.
Also made the point that Trump will have more power than president since ....? sorry, can't remember who/when, because of the Republicans doing well in their houses of government. That is terrifying.
He also says the press/media should not normalise the result.
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From 538.
“NATE SILVER 2:02 AM
One thing I’ve been thinking about here is where the Democratic Party goes next. Three of the last four Congressional elections (2010, 2014 and 2016) were bad for the Democrats, leading to a thin bench. President Obama served out his two terms. The Clinton dynasty is over. But the most obvious alternatives to Clinton — Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden — are also pretty old. It seems that all of the energy in the party is on the left, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the 2020 nominee were someone from the Sanders wing of the party. But who is that candidate? I don’t know. There are a lot of opportunities for talented, up-and-coming, left-wing politicians, beginning with the 2018 midterms.“
“NATE SILVER 2:02 AM
One thing I’ve been thinking about here is where the Democratic Party goes next. Three of the last four Congressional elections (2010, 2014 and 2016) were bad for the Democrats, leading to a thin bench. President Obama served out his two terms. The Clinton dynasty is over. But the most obvious alternatives to Clinton — Bernie Sanders, Joe Biden — are also pretty old. It seems that all of the energy in the party is on the left, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the 2020 nominee were someone from the Sanders wing of the party. But who is that candidate? I don’t know. There are a lot of opportunities for talented, up-and-coming, left-wing politicians, beginning with the 2018 midterms.“
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Hillary's conceded.
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Ronald Reagan was embarrassing and look how much harm he did.
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Michele Obama.
[Edit: in reply to Stephen]
[Edit: in reply to Stephen]
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I can't see him being able to do any\many of the things he's been going on about but I think he'll continue to stir up ugliness. Whether just because of what he says or because he can't deliver on what he said he would. Or a combination of both. I think there'll be a lot of trouble, one way or another.Womble44 wrote:I still maintain that Trump will be more of an embarrassment than anything
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Hope the US Democrats aren't just going to roll over to the 'will of the people'.
Sometimes you have to say when something is wrong and break political taboos.
Sometimes you have to say when something is wrong and break political taboos.
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Trump about to speak ? Pass the sick bags.
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True. I guess my gut instinct is that since he doesn't appear to have a coherent and consistent ideological agenda, I don't think he's as dangerous as some are saying. Not to Godwin too early, but Hitler knew what he wanted and could articulate it.frightful_oik wrote:Ronald Reagan was embarrassing and look how much harm he did.
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Schama is also concerned about a rise in anti-semitism under Trump's regime.
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Now he wants to 'heal the wounds'. Unbelievable.
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I'm not saying the rhetoric and views that he is normalising are ok, btw
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Burying the bad news pt.1:
Great Western line electrification 'deferred' amid cost overruns
Rail minister admits there have been ‘difficulties’ with modernising branch lines on routes to Oxford and Bristol
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Great Western line electrification 'deferred' amid cost overruns
Rail minister admits there have been ‘difficulties’ with modernising branch lines on routes to Oxford and Bristol
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Burying the bad news pt.2 (the announcement is a tacit admission that they've done bugger all to stop flooding):
Theresa May puts 1,200 soldiers on standby to tackle winter floods - the guardian
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Theresa May puts 1,200 soldiers on standby to tackle winter floods - the guardian
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Remember also, that he is openly disliked among many Republicans, so he won't be able to get his proposals through as easily as other Republicans might have.
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You're forgetting that the Republicans are cowards. Trump would never be where he is now if they weren't.
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Wow. Trump's really embarrassing. Remember the fantastic speech Obama made the night he won.
Creepy.
Creepy.
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Prince Harry’s plea to newspaper editors has slim chance of success - the guardian
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YAY, FASCISM!
Morning. As I have always maintained, the media is the midwife to this utter fucking shitshow. This is brilliant (and certainly better than the last link I posted).
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Morning. As I have always maintained, the media is the midwife to this utter fucking shitshow. This is brilliant (and certainly better than the last link I posted).
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Yeah I guess, maybe I'm overly optimistic but I don't really understand why people outside of the US are worried about it (with the exception of Mexico).
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I have to say I find this comment off the scale bewildering.Womble44 wrote:Yeah I guess, maybe I'm overly optimistic but I don't really understand why people outside of the US are worried about it (with the exception of Mexico).
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It staggered me too.
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What,specifically, are you worried about? The Obama administration caused plenty of death overseas, what has Trump said that makes you think he will make it worse?
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Shama's not impressed with Jill Stein's voters.
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The upper tiers of the military won't just endanger the US or its allies because the clown in charge says something stupid
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I'm worried about the economic situation. This, plus our own insanity with the EU, Japa's economy sliding, China's fantasy figures becoming to difficult to mask, etc could trigger a lot of woe globally.Womble44 wrote:What,specifically, are you worried about? The Obama administration caused plenty of death overseas, what has Trump said that makes you think he will make it worse?
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I think it's bad for the US, no question. Just not personally worried. To be honest I found the determination we seemed to have to get into conflict with Russia scarier and if he really is buddies with Putin then maybe that will be less likely to happen.
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CitizenJA@
Hope you are ok. You must be feeling down about how your country of birth voted.
Hope you are ok. You must be feeling down about how your country of birth voted.
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Plus, this is seriously bad news for the work that must start right now to mitigate what's coming with global warming.
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Supreme Court Bedroom tax decision at 09.45
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I worry about those too, but I don't see how Trump specifically makes it worse.JonnyT1234 wrote:I'm worried about the economic situation. This, plus our own insanity with the EU, Japa's economy sliding, China's fantasy figures becoming to difficult to mask, etc could trigger a lot of woe globally.Womble44 wrote:What,specifically, are you worried about? The Obama administration caused plenty of death overseas, what has Trump said that makes you think he will make it worse?
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Now that I agree with.JonnyT1234 wrote:Plus, this is seriously bad news for the work that must start right now to mitigate what's coming with global warming.
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My phone keeps autocorrecting Trump to 'a Trump' have to keep editing my posts
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Well, let's look on the bright side.
Nigel Farage might get the Trump job he wants and leave us in peace, and the Ecuadorean Embassy will get its spare room back.
Nigel Farage might get the Trump job he wants and leave us in peace, and the Ecuadorean Embassy will get its spare room back.
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Trump, Brexit, Corbyn - Dont let anyone tell you they know who is or isnt electable - amyone who does knows nothing. Anyone remember my prediction last year? Anyone going to say Corbyn is unelectable?
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I'm going to assume that Trump won't get do even 80% of what he has said he'll do, but if the markets perceive that he'll start doing it, they're going to tank. The kind of economic warfare with the rest of the world that Trump is promising doesn't go down well.Womble44 wrote:I worry about those too, but I don't see how Trump specifically makes it worse.
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The Simpson's called it years ago.