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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
There is a minor silver lining if Trump does win. He has up to 75 lawsuits waiting for him, a majority of which do not have Presidential immunity. Some could be delayed, but the ones that have a time limit can't be. And, of course, Trump University. There is nothing he can do to delay or cancel that trial.
The people in the BBC studio are talking about how, if Trump wins, this will really be the weirdest win ever in politics, at least in living memory. No experience, no previous political offices held, all those scandals that would have disqualified anyone that was taken seriously - and he looks like he's probably won.
THAT SAID, it's not over yet. Let's have the vote counts from the Mideast and Pennsylvania before we give up. (Also, there might be need for a recount or two.)
Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur.Would a revival of the Black Panther movement now be plausible?
Where is Fighteer in all this anyways?
"Fighteer! Fighteer, come in! Fi IGHTEERRRR!"
...Real talk: everybody, this is Drumpf we're talking about here. Do you really think he has impulse control at this point?
DO. NOT. BE. SCARED. That is what that shitbag wants. You are a human being. You are free to walk outside without fear.
edited 8th Nov '16 10:15:58 PM by fredhot16
Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.Fighteer's been digging his bunker out for months.
Is using "Julian Assange is a Hillary butt plug" an acceptable signature quote?I keep thinking back to this commencement speech Neil Gaiman gave once; "And when things get tough, this is what you should do. Make good art." I'm going to keep drawing, and writing, and learning, and researching, and I'm going to do my best to be there for people and try to set an example through my actions. The next few years (and longer)... they're going to be rough. I have no illusions about that. But the way I see it, giving up is not an option.
I'm probably not going to be here for awhile. There's a lot I have to work through after tonight. But I'm rooting for you folks. Best of luck.
@Assassin: I'll just link this
, again.
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
There is no beginning. There is no end. There is only... Hooty.@Wildcard: I think you're right. Anyone who knows me knows I care about social issues, but I've never had enough influence or activity to count myself as an actual activist.
I think that needs to change. All of us need to get out there.
edited 8th Nov '16 10:16:33 PM by RBluefish
"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."I suppose it's a sign of what a privileged upbringing I've had that this is a new feeling for me.
I don't think I'll ever have to worry about that where I live since I'm pretty white-passing, but I'm sure I'd be scared in much the same way you are if I lived in the US.
The BBC: We thought we'd really done it with Brexit, but America show they can do everything bigger.
OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!Can't believe I have to do this but...here it is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kcF7E69C6Q&list=FLoFxbb7bNEddRqr8M3fnfjw&index=9
Our national anthem, everybody. Hear it long and loud. And then laugh because, god, you'll need it.
Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.

This was not supposed to be a documentary
It was supposed to be a warning
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