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U.S. Presidential debate

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Cossy Wed 11-Sept-24 07:47:13

Trump really is deluded, as are some of his hard core followers.

I just wish this election would hurry up and be over! Is it November?

Bridie22 Wed 11-Sept-24 07:44:23

I cannot link but suggest a read of Taylor Swifts endorsement, she is no empty headed celeb.
Trump used AI pics of her a few weeks back claiming she was endorsing him, he is deluded, uses very dirty tactics.

Casdon Wed 11-Sept-24 07:41:52

RosiesMaw2

I find it incredible - if a sign of the sad times we live on - that the opinion of a pop singer (Taylor Swift) should matter so much to the US electorate.
Did Elvis (than whom none is greater) ever express an opinion?
Bing Crosby? Frank Sinatra?
Or closer to home , Gracie Fields or Vera Lynn?
I think entertainers should stick to entertaining, sportspeople to sport and politicians work a bit harder at being any good at what they claim to be able to do.

Trump politicised Taylor Swift though by claiming she supported him, when she hadn’t previously said anything to indicate who she supported in this race..I think it serves him right, because she is hugely influential,

MissInterpreted Wed 11-Sept-24 07:37:31

Galaxy

That's one of the things I dislike about the American system, the celebrity endorsements, the showbusiness like nature of it all.

Yes, I do agree. However, on this occasion, I do think anything which could swing things in favour of Harris has to be a good thing - or should I say, anything which keeps Trump out of the Oval Office has to be a good thing. I genuinely cannot understand why anyone would vote for that madman.

Sarnia Wed 11-Sept-24 07:35:59

Kamala Harris is appealing to a wider range of voters than Joe Biden. A certain Mr Trump sees his path back to the White House is not such a foregone conclusion now Sleepy Joe is not his opponent. He must be having sleepless nights at the prospect of losing to a black woman. If that happens I suppose he will be screaming that is has all been a fiddle.

Galaxy Wed 11-Sept-24 07:33:45

That's one of the things I dislike about the American system, the celebrity endorsements, the showbusiness like nature of it all.

RosiesMaw2 Wed 11-Sept-24 07:32:54

I find it incredible - if a sign of the sad times we live on - that the opinion of a pop singer (Taylor Swift) should matter so much to the US electorate.
Did Elvis (than whom none is greater) ever express an opinion?
Bing Crosby? Frank Sinatra?
Or closer to home , Gracie Fields or Vera Lynn?
I think entertainers should stick to entertaining, sportspeople to sport and politicians work a bit harder at being any good at what they claim to be able to do.

Bridie22 Wed 11-Sept-24 07:16:05

So pleased Taylor Swift has come out and backed Kamala, Trump is not fit for office.
Just think of the millions of swiftness votes, love that she signed her endorsement ...Taylor Swift, childless cat lady 🙂
Trump will be furious.

Dickens Wed 11-Sept-24 07:10:26

nanna8

I’d say she’s doing well so far! Trump looks a bit batty, to be frank. On and on about ‘illegals’ coming into the US and eating cats and dogs. Strange .

The man is possessed.

There's enough battiness to fulfil an entire conference of psychiatrists and psychologists. He should be in therapy, not running for POTUS.

Macadia Wed 11-Sept-24 06:27:42

Trump wouldn't say that he would accept it if he lost.

nanna8 Wed 11-Sept-24 03:06:51

I’d say she’s doing well so far! Trump looks a bit batty, to be frank. On and on about ‘illegals’ coming into the US and eating cats and dogs. Strange .

Wyllow3 Wed 11-Sept-24 00:36:07

No, bookmarking, but waiting with a great deal of interest and hoping Harris will do well.

nanna8 Wed 11-Sept-24 00:32:45

I expect we will seeing as how ,for us, it is during the day. Might be entertaining if nothing else !

Macadia Wed 11-Sept-24 00:26:04

Anyone planning on watching the debate at 1 AM ?