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Biden is President elect

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biba70 Sat 07-Nov-20 16:28:28

and the world breathes a massive sigh of relief - wow <3

Whitewavemark2 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:00:44

CNN just commented that people are tired, they are tired because of covid, they are tired from waking every day to abnormality. They are tired because it is getting worse.

I think the same could be written about the British.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:05:50

Another prediction.

Johnson will not be the first leader Biden reaches out to.

Sparklefizz Sat 07-Nov-20 17:07:47

Whitewavemark2

CNN just commented that people are tired, they are tired because of covid, they are tired from waking every day to abnormality. They are tired because it is getting worse.

I think the same could be written about the British.

We in the UK are not in nearly as bad a state as the US.
I read online that during the vote-counting the sales of guns have increased 300%. How terrifying.

Kalu Sat 07-Nov-20 17:08:08

Such relief not to have to listen Trump drivel soon.

Mélanie may well be on her own hot line, to her divorce lawyer(s).

Kalu Sat 07-Nov-20 17:10:25

Melania

Oldbat1 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:11:33

Thank goodness! What a time it has taken. Trump will continue to bleat on and on tho.

varian Sat 07-Nov-20 17:12:49

Great news for the USA and the world!

Galaxy Sat 07-Nov-20 17:13:47

Such good news ?. Its feels like a ray of light. The first black female vice president has just tweeted that this was an election for the soul of America and their willingness to fight for it.

Harris27 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:14:41

Hey ho Christmas come early! Common sense prevails!

varian Sat 07-Nov-20 17:15:11

Best news this year!

MayBee70 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:15:16

Hurrah!!!!

maddyone Sat 07-Nov-20 17:15:54

Good news for America. I think Biden’s too old, but that’s a minor detail.

Alishka Sat 07-Nov-20 17:18:13

YAYY!

Franbern Sat 07-Nov-20 17:18:19

Been virtually holding my breath for past three days. At long last a small very small flicker of hope for the world, The first for me for many a long time. Been waiting for that 273 number, and found myself in tears when I finally saw it.
He has a great running partner, and hopes are that in four years time she will become the first Female USA President.
I do have serious concerns that there are going to be guns ablazing and deaths in the next couple of months, and will be much happier when we get to January and Biden is actually sworn in.

varian Sat 07-Nov-20 17:20:09

The next 72 days will be a dangerous time.

Jane43 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:20:51

Yes indeed, a ray of light in a very dark world. Boring or not, Biden made a very inspirational speech last night promising to serve all people not just those who voted for him because that’s the job.

Trump is out on the golf course, talk about fiddling while Rome burns, fiddling being a very appropriate word for Trump.

Kalu Sat 07-Nov-20 17:25:50

Quite a day in history too as Kamala Harris will be the first black Vice President.

Curlywhirly Sat 07-Nov-20 17:32:33

YES, YES, YES!!!! smile At last some good news! I too have been holding my breath for 3 days - what a massive relief.

varian Sat 07-Nov-20 17:45:00

Biden does sound like a statesman.

Trump never did.

Lisagran Sat 07-Nov-20 17:49:18

Predictably, Trump’s not going without a fight......sad

biba70 Sat 07-Nov-20 17:49:42

Kalu

Such relief not to have to listen Trump drivel soon.

Mélanie may well be on her own hot line, to her divorce lawyer(s).

won't be long over here either ;)

varian Sat 07-Nov-20 17:51:21

"It's not fair!!!!!!!"

biba70 Sat 07-Nov-20 18:06:08

Very positive and complimentary message (aka grovelling) from Johnson.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 07-Nov-20 18:08:26

The further we get from the Trump presidency the more awful it will seem.

Oh I so wish we could be saying the same in the U.K.

Whitewavemark2 Sat 07-Nov-20 18:08:56

biba70

Very positive and complimentary message (aka grovelling) from Johnson.

He couldn’t do much else