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Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#324351: Aug 18th 2020 at 2:30:43 PM

[up][up][up]And if Fox News don't want to, then OAN will.

Also, Pence in this scenario could only pardon Federal Crimes. Which won't stop the State of New York.

Edited by 3of4 on Aug 18th 2020 at 11:33:22 AM

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Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#324352: Aug 18th 2020 at 2:31:07 PM

Trump won’t take a pardon from Pence until he’s either done committing crimes or Pence is about to not be able to give him a pardon anymore.

I the loses in November I could totally see Trump resigning the way before Biden’s inauguration and having Pence issues him a pardon. Though I’m not sure that Pence would do it under such circumstances.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#324353: Aug 18th 2020 at 2:35:22 PM

Trump's crimes aren't federal.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#324354: Aug 18th 2020 at 2:43:16 PM

They aren’t all federal, but plenty of them are federal crimes.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#324355: Aug 18th 2020 at 3:48:43 PM

Honestly, I’m pretty sure Trump lacks the basic executive functioning skills for any meaningful amount of forethought or planning.

Edited by megaeliz on Aug 18th 2020 at 7:33:58 AM

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#324356: Aug 18th 2020 at 4:11:09 PM

Trump is some kind of weird example of Dick Dastardly Stops to Cheat.

I didn't think it was real but he is incapable of doing anything that's NOT criminal or petty.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
ScubaWolf from South Carolina Since: Feb, 2020
#324357: Aug 18th 2020 at 5:00:26 PM

[up] Trump is almost a living example of For the Evulz.

"In a move surprising absolutely no one"
Ayasugi Since: Oct, 2010
#324358: Aug 18th 2020 at 5:24:53 PM

Anyone else getting Trump ads mixed in with their Youtube recommendations? Real failure of targeted advertising, there. Oddly enough I got a pre-video ad that was almost relevant, about a local Democratic primary for a House seat, except it's not my district.

vicarious vicarious from NC, USA Since: Feb, 2013
vicarious
#324359: Aug 18th 2020 at 5:26:41 PM

I’m assuming political ads of any kind are going to make it despite the algorithm

Same deal with me, I’m getting both sides of presidential and state campaigns

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#324360: Aug 18th 2020 at 5:36:12 PM

Sometimes, when I go on the Youtube mobile app, I get these pro-Trump ads that one can click on that are trying to make Biden look creepy and weird. They're real eye-rolling.

Do not obey in advance.
vicarious vicarious from NC, USA Since: Feb, 2013
vicarious
#324361: Aug 18th 2020 at 5:46:56 PM

Yeah, I just think despite whomever’s affiliations, the mass drive behind campaigns will saturate the media out there

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
vicarious vicarious from NC, USA Since: Feb, 2013
vicarious
#324363: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:03:22 PM

I need to check out the full Michelle Obama speech, the little highlights I’ve heard are very impressive

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324364: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:07:00 PM

Keynote address is actually a bunch of rising party members giving parts of one whole speech. I see Conner Lamb.

Stacey Abrams talking now.

Host is talking about the contribution of black female leaders to the party.

"Hello, Kamala!" [lol]

Sally Yates is up. First saying she never expected to be at a political convention. How she was fired from the JD for refusing to defend Trump's Muslim ban. attacking Trump for cozying up to Putin, sabotaging the Postal Office, attacking the FBI, doing everything to erode the checks on his power.

"But our country doesn't belong to him. It belongs to us."

Schumer is up. Talking about how Democratic senate will tackle climate change, fight systemic racism, take up voting rights, rebuild infrastructure, reform immigration.

"We will stay united, from Warren and Sanders to Manchin and Warner."

Carolyn Kennedy talking now. Reminding everyone of Biden's experience and compassion.

Edited by Parable on Aug 18th 2020 at 6:29:37 AM

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324365: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:34:41 PM

Jimmy Carter. Talking about his friendship with Joe Biden, how Biden has always understood people, and how committed he is to working folks.

Bill Clinton attacking Trump for lying and ignoring and failing to get Covid under control. The only thing that never changes is Trump's refusal to take responsibility. Highlighting Biden's economic plans that will help the environment and be better for women and minorities.

Roll Call coming up, apparently from each state in each state.

Tom Perez: "You have a place in Joe Biden's Democratic Party."

Edited by Parable on Aug 18th 2020 at 6:38:52 AM

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#324366: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:40:28 PM

nvm

Edited by PhysicalStamina on Aug 18th 2020 at 9:44:56 AM

i'm tired, my friend
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324367: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:45:28 PM

Formality nominations for Bernie Sanders from Bob King and AOC.

Biden's nominators are Chris Coons Lisa Blunt Rochester.

Once this part is done, Bernie will release his delegates to vote for Biden.

Alabama is casting it's votes from the John Lewis Bridge

American Samoa is

Alaska casts its votes from the coast.

Arizona casts its votes from the desert.

Arkansas casts its votes from a food bank.

Edited by Parable on Aug 18th 2020 at 6:50:29 AM

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#324368: Aug 18th 2020 at 6:52:38 PM

Delaware straight up said "nope"

i'm tired, my friend
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324369: Aug 18th 2020 at 7:21:54 PM

Alabama is casting it's votes from the John Lewis Bridge

American Samoa casts all its votes for Biden.

Alaska casts its votes from the coast.

Arizona casts its votes from the desert.

Arkansas casts its votes from a food bank.

California casts its votes in the name of black and brown communities.

Colorado casts its votes from the desert.

Connection casts its votes from a fire station.

Delaware passes since it's Biden's state.

Americans Abroad... not sure where they are.

DC casts its votes from Black Lives Matter Plaza

Florida casts its votes from a speaker who lost his daughter at Parkland

Georgia casts its votes in front of a John Lewis Mural.

Guam casts its votes from the coast.

Hawaii casts its votes in the name of immigrants.

Idaho casts its votes in the name of green energy.

Illinois casts its votes in the name of racial justice.

Indiana casts its votes with Mayor Pete leading the charge.

Iowa casts its votes while asking for prayers since a storm wrecked the state.

Kansas casts it votes in a prairie.

Kentucky casts its votes in the name of Obamacare.

Louisiana casts its votes in an abandon building turned art studio.

Maine casts its votes in the name of gays dudes living the American Dream in rural areas.

Maryland casts its votes in front of a giant Frederick Douglass head.

Massachusetts casts its votes with very thick Boston accent.

Michigan casts its votes reminding everyone that Biden helped save the auto industry.

Minnesota casts its votes with Klobuchar handing off the honor to a young black mayor.

Mississippi casts its votes from a Historically Black College.

Missouri casts its votes in the name of union workers.

Montana casts its votes from a very windy field.

Nebraska casts its votes in the name of essential workers.

Nevada casts its votes calling for raising the minimum wage.

New Hampshire casts its votes from in front of their state house.

New Jersey casts its votes in memory of all those they lost to Covid.

New Mexico casts its votes partly in the name of the Indians who make up so much of it's population.

New York casts its votes - "Iiiiit's Joe Time!"

North Carolina casts its votes in the name of Black women.

North Dakota casts its votes in the name of education and self improvement,

Mariana Islands casts its votes reminding everyone they don't get to vote for president, so don't waste your vote.

Ohio casts its votes from multiple places.

Oklahoma casts its votes in memory of the Tulsa Massacre.

Oregon casts its votes with "Black people on Indigenous land."

Pennsylvania casts its votes for those who have lost their jobs.

Puerto Rico casts its vote entirely in Spanish.

Rhode Island casts its votes holding calamari.

South Carolina casts its vote with Jaime Harrison at a Historically Black College.

South Dakota casts its vote from the Black Hills.

Tennessee casts its vote in memory of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Texas casts its votes in memory of the El Paso Massacre.

Utah casts its vote reassuring everyone that mail-in voting is perfectly safe.

Vermont casts its vote in the name of Truth, Justice and the American Way!

Virgin Islands casts its vote from the beach.

Virginia casts its votes in memory of the Charlottesville riot.

Washington casts its vote with a Vietnamese refugee telling her story.

West Virgina casts its vote in the name of education and schools.

Wyoming casts its votes in the name of LGTB protection.

Wisconsin casts its votes as the birthplace of the Progressive Movement.

Delaware casts its votes for it's Favorite Son

It's official. Biden is the nominee.

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES, COME ON!

[lol]This is gloriously cheesy. [lol]

Edited by Parable on Aug 18th 2020 at 8:10:51 AM

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324370: Aug 18th 2020 at 7:27:21 PM

Now Biden is doing a round table with people who have been saved because of the ACA.

Ayasugi Since: Oct, 2010
#324371: Aug 18th 2020 at 7:28:23 PM

Okay, Trump's youtube ads are really getting bizarre. I've gotten one now where the thumbnail is "The Bidening" and the text below is "Take the test Nov 3rd". I think they're trying to invoke The Thinning, but does anyone still care about that movie?

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324372: Aug 18th 2020 at 7:37:05 PM

Ady Barkan sent a moving message to his son, recorded from when he could still talk. He talks about the failures of the healthcare industry and Republican attempts to hurt people like him. That Joe Biden will strengthen coverage ensure everybody can afford it.

John Kerry is up now. Reminding everyone of all the foreign accomplishments in the Obama-Biden administration, how Trump has screwed up everything in the opposite direction.

Video of military and State officials denouncing Trump and all his failures and coddling of dictators.

Colin Powell is speaking now. "Joe Biden will be a president we can all be proud to salute."

Video highlight Joe and John Mc Cain's friendship.

Jill Biden speaking now.

Can anyone imagine Trump trying to do a loving family video?

Jill Biden giving a speech from the school she teaches at. The sadness of empty classrooms, the fear of the virus, the frustration of trying to learn via Zoom.

The heartbreak of people dying alone.

Edited by Parable on Aug 18th 2020 at 7:59:05 AM

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#324373: Aug 18th 2020 at 8:01:32 PM

Can anyone imagine Trump trying to do a loving family video?

I can imagine it being a disaster

Do not obey in advance.
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#324374: Aug 18th 2020 at 8:06:57 PM

Jill Biden's speech was so heartwarming. I would be very comforted to have her as First Lady.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#324375: Aug 18th 2020 at 8:12:10 PM

@Beary, it would probably be creepy, at best. And we'd all end up feeling sorry for Barron.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

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