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Trump throwing his toys out of the pram

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suziewoozie Thu 08-Oct-20 13:48:09

Won’t do a virtual debate - should be empty chaired. Good news

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 11:16:11

Must put on CNN. Which news do you watch rose?

Yes agree about Trump. But so much better if he lost for sure.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 13:16:20

Unbelievable.

Shops and businesses are boarding up because the America president is inciting violence!

GillT57 Tue 03-Nov-20 13:21:17

WWMk2, Walmart have been advised to stop selling ammunition, what a place to live eh ? Imagine the conversation; I am just popping to Walmart, do you want anything? "yes please, a sliced loaf, box of eggs and 400 rounds of ammunition for the AK47".

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 13:26:10

rosecarmel said that the sale of guns always goes up before an election? who on earth is the enemy?

I do so hope that the vote goes for decency and back to the sort of values they had before Trump.

Callistemon Tue 03-Nov-20 14:09:58

GillT57 A Walmart store was shown on the tv the other day and they had decided not to sell guns and ammunition for the time being.

It really is unbelievable in a so-called civilised country that not only do they have huge stores selling arms and ammunition but that the supermarket sells them alongside the till.

MayBee70 Tue 03-Nov-20 14:40:00

And it said on tv that a lot of people buying them had no idea how to use them. How long will it be before a small child kills itself after taking a gun out of mummy’s handbag to play with? I’ll never forget how chilling I found it seeing the gun counter.in a Walmart in Phoenix a few years ago. I’m counting the hours to a Democrat victory but am so afraid for the American people if Trump doesn’t go quietly.

rosecarmel Tue 03-Nov-20 15:30:00

It's true- Many gun owners have never discharged their firearm/s or know how to -- but could figure out how to-

Every year children die from gun shot wounds- Some from violent events and others from negligence-

rosecarmel Tue 03-Nov-20 15:46:18

The United States has never been a civilized country- And it never will be because it will never hold itself accountable for it's treatment of, and genocide of, the indigenous people- It will never collectively be understood that the land and the fabric from which this country was woven is made from the blood, the sweat and the bones of slaves-

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 16:01:06

rosecarmel

The United States has never been a civilized country- And it never will be because it will never hold itself accountable for it's treatment of, and genocide of, the indigenous people- It will never collectively be understood that the land and the fabric from which this country was woven is made from the blood, the sweat and the bones of slaves-

Oh rose?☹️. I find that shocking but so true!

varian Tue 03-Nov-20 20:42:32

Thousands of US voters are getting texts sayiing "stay safe don't vote"

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 21:30:42

Well, that is that,I think it looks like a Trump win.

pollyperkins Tue 03-Nov-20 21:49:05

How do you come to that conclusion ww2- have I missed something?

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 22:14:49

pollyperkins

How do you come to that conclusion ww2- have I missed something?

No I just feel gloomy about it☹️

Galaxy Tue 03-Nov-20 22:22:09

Thank god for that I thought you had insider knowledge grin.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 22:24:40

I’m feeling very nervous though is anyone feeling up beat?

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 22:27:02

This is how I feel

“Club 2016-2020

What a time to watch and be part of UK and US politics

Like being at the Restaurant at the End of the Universe

But with the prospect of 2021 onward being even worse...“

Summerlove Tue 03-Nov-20 22:35:40

Whitewavemark2

Well, that is that,I think it looks like a Trump win.

You and I both

Summerlove Tue 03-Nov-20 22:36:34

Whitewavemark2

I’m feeling very nervous though is anyone feeling up beat?

My husband

I desperately hope he’s right.

I thought both Gore and Clinton had it

Framilode Tue 03-Nov-20 23:01:00

I am also feeling down. According to twitter Trump is winning in Florida and Texas. God help us all.

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 23:03:48

I’m not sure I will stay up as what’s the point in getting depressed.

No deal here we come☹️

rosecarmel Tue 03-Nov-20 23:11:54

Florida, Georgia and North Carolina will likely be the first to report- They tabulate rather quickly and should begin posting numbers by 8:00 Eastern- Keep in mind the Florida panhandle leans Republican and is also in a different time zone (Central) so their numbers will be delayed-

The New York Times has "the needle" again which was accurate in 2016-

Fivethirtyeight also called the election correctly last time and will be providing live updates- They favor a Biden win, a 3 in 4 chance of Democrats flipping the Senate and a clear path to keeping the House-

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 23:15:11

rosecarmel

Florida, Georgia and North Carolina will likely be the first to report- They tabulate rather quickly and should begin posting numbers by 8:00 Eastern- Keep in mind the Florida panhandle leans Republican and is also in a different time zone (Central) so their numbers will be delayed-

The New York Times has "the needle" again which was accurate in 2016-

Fivethirtyeight also called the election correctly last time and will be providing live updates- They favor a Biden win, a 3 in 4 chance of Democrats flipping the Senate and a clear path to keeping the House-

Yo ho that’s cheered me up?

You are our very own guide?

What time is it with you?

rosecarmel Tue 03-Nov-20 23:17:22

I need chocolate icecream ..

Whitewavemark2 Tue 03-Nov-20 23:19:01

I need a gin

rosecarmel Tue 03-Nov-20 23:20:04

I'm in Eastern (6:19) in the midwest rust belt, in a swing state ..

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