Paul
-
Posts
2,872 -
Joined
-
Last visited
Posts posted by Paul
-
-
3 hours ago, promise to try said:
I agree: but the reality is that, if I can go walking from Argentina to Alaska, that means, there´s only one continent
5 in total
you can walk from korea to portugal and to south africa. "continents" are just an out-dated artificial construct and only important for those that need to label things. Australia used to be a continent, then it was Australasia, and now its Oceania - even though under any of those defintions, you cannot walk between all places.
Also, Antarctica is definitely a continent not part of the olympic rings.
But you are also correct, it is primarily an english-speaking problem, because for over 200 years people from the USA have called themselves American. I guess we have to respect that? As long as they don't start re-naming things that dont belong to them ....
-
I'm so happy with the outcome. Not even a narrow victory, or a messy minority situation, but a clear statement from the people that they don't want to go down the Dutton/Trump path. (I was completely baffled when he was ahead in the polls last year because I just can't look at him and think he would ever be considered a good leader by anyone.)
I had the fun of voting in New York this time and everyone I spoke to seemed to be there to stop Australia following what Trump was doing to America.
-
30 minutes ago, Creepy Insane Person said:
I thought the original Pope John Paul ii was the best pope? The nicest most open minded non judgmental pope?
You mean the non-judgmental way the Vatican condemned Madonna for the who’s that girl tour, like a prayer video, blond ambition tour and sex book?
-
The Catholic Church is just an outdated power structure that’s serves no purpose other than to sustain its own power. Francis didn’t change anything. I’m sure he was a nice old man and all deaths are sad, but beyond that, the worldwide mourning is ridiculous.
-
On 3/9/2025 at 4:39 AM, promise to try said:
I know it´s not important, but...isn´t the vicepresident gay??? he really gives me gay vibes
why do you ask...
-
7 minutes ago, runa said:
Oh ! is that real @Paul ? Could be...
no idea, it was posted on another site. It's highly likely he had sent pictures to people, so ...
-
30 minutes ago, runa said:
At least, give me a full frontal pic !
Spoiler
-
4 hours ago, acko said:
I hope her cuntflaps schrivel up and fall off.
She really is despicable.
-
1 hour ago, promise to try said:
so, is it positive that he can´t be another four years? I mean, he can´t change that law, can he?
there are two ways, without having to change the constitution:
1. he gets the Supreme Court to re-interpret the 22nd amendment to only apply to 2 consecutive terms. (<10% chance, but given the SC's recent decisions on Roe and immunity, not impossible)
2. he stands in the next election as Vice President, on the understanding that whoever is elected as President would then resign and let him take over. (<5% chance given the 12th amendment and the need for a willing stooge, but you never know with this guy!)
-
-
5 hours ago, MadFan said:
I got nervous for some reason.
What's your OF?
-
19 minutes ago, Andra said:
It worked in the past I guess? but anyway, she never even stood a small chance, not her fault.
I don’t think Harris did badly at all. With Biden they would have lost by a lot more. Most people wanted change and saw Harris as a continuation of Biden, so she started a long way behind. She actually did really well to hold as many votes as she did, it just wasn’t enough.
-
3 hours ago, whyme? said:
I think the Democratic party and it's leaders also need to do a bit of soul searching. Stop saying "we need the black vote, the Latino vote, the female vote". You actually need the white centrist vote to win!!! They voted in droves for Obama and Bill Clinton. And perhaps Biden (sort of). The Democratic party needs to be a moderate, centrist party. They are perceived in America as this lefty, woke party that caters to minorities. Guess what, you won't win that way!
Trump should've been beaten by 10 points on the polls, not 'neck in neck'. Ughhhh
Except Harris would have won if she got the black vote and latino vote. Compared to the results in 2020, Harris lost black men votes to Trump in Philadelphia, and lost Latinos votes across the whole country (men and women). A LOT of latino voters shifted to trump, even the Puerto Ricans in PA. White votes didn't change from 2020.
The failure was, as it always is, the economic message. Despite the US economy being strong and objectively better than 4 year ago, two-thirds of people think its worse and that America is on the wrong track. You can't win elections when people think that about an incumbent administration. The voters that shifted to Trump (the minorities) believe their lives will better under Trump than Harris. (The sad irony is that they will almost certainly be worse off with Trump.)
-
32 minutes ago, Michael. said:
But the average voter isn’t smart enough
Bingo.
-
Oh America, what have you done.
-
https://www.cnn.com/politics/live-news/2024-election-trump-harris#cm34ydg1700163b6mgtjvuoxo
Harris aides are expecting and planning for Trump to claim victory before a winner is projected
Vice President Kamala Harris’ aides expect and have been preparing for the possibility that Donald Trump will attempt to declare victory prematurely.
-
The Philadelphia Police Department told CNN they were not aware of what Trump was referring to in a Truth Social post claiming “massive cheating” and did not know of any issues with voting that required a law enforcement response.
-
i feel so nervous.
-
-
7 minutes ago, Lolo said:
It is truly so annoying! Every morning I watch the news and they have no problem showing Trump at his rallies and all of his supporters, but since it’s quality journalism they never show his fucked up moments, but we know there are so many! Last week, when Biden was still campaigning, they had a picture of him in the Tagesschau (most watched German news broadcast) where his skin looked like it has large yellow spots. Wtf?? It’s sloppy at best. They have been so uncomfortable and highly critical with Joe Biden and all of his missteps because it gave Trump such an advantage. And now they’re suddenly trying to be all 50/50 and balanced. Laughable. Trump is a felon after all. I’m truly disappointed.
I can only watch tagesschau in einfacher sprache (because my german is terrible) and they are even worse at treating Trump like an ordinary candidate, while they routinely point out that Biden is so old and forgets words and names.
-
1 hour ago, Raider of the lost Ark said:
Dare I say, that Obama endorsement telephone call was kinda cringe? Also, and I don't know what it is, something rubs me the wrong way with the Obamas in recent years. The vibes they give are weird.
Apparently Obama didnt want Kamala as the candidate, but then Joe endorsed her, forcing the Obamas into a corner. So it was all through gritted teeth.
-
On 7/10/2024 at 11:17 AM, Camacho said:
Oh dear. If that's you last hope, definitely time to go, Joe.
-
Biden was terrible in the debate, but being good in a debate and being good at being president are completely different things. I hope people can see the difference. Maybe not. I have more confidence in Biden being a responsible president than Kamala.
2 hours ago, Raider of the lost Ark said:This was a desaster on so many levels. Trump was telling so many lies, as someone on CNN said he basically broke the fact machine. Or he simply did not answer at all. The problem, at this point he can say whatever he wants, his cult members will vote for him anyway.
And Biden? The optics are just horrible. If Democrats wanted to lay the rumors he is too old, even senile, to rest, this backfired badly. I'm afraid, they need an exit strategy. Now. Otherwise we may have a RGB situation which created the situation at the US Supreme Court. Except it will be worse if Trump wins. The stakes are simply too high. It is safe to say, that the Democrats will win in a heart beat if they come up with a younger, more energetic candidate. Let's face it, all the Republicans have been talking about in months is Joe Bidens age. If this issue is out of the way, what do they have left. I'd say, hire a marketing agency and frame the exit as an honorable move, blame it on the Republicans for being ageist, make ageism the new racism. Make his exit an election ad.
So the question is: Who will be the candidate? I'd say Pete Buttigieg. He comes across as very likeable. Intellectually he will wipe the floor with anyone. Will red states have a problem with him being gay? Sure. But as long as there is the electoral college, who cares about those red states. It's about the swing states and I doubt those have an issue with his sexuality.
Or Gretchen Whitmer? She is from Michigan, a swing state. I don't know how she is view at in the other states in the North, but this alone could do the trick.
Any other ideas?
Id love pete to take over. He should have been the candidate 4 years ago. But if Joe steps down, it will be kamala.
-
This is so depressing. It baffles me how anyone can think trump is sane, let alone competent to run a country.
The Pope is dead
in Politics and World Events
Posted
Do Spanish people consider themselves Eurasian or Afro-Eurorasian??