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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#329676: Sep 29th 2020 at 10:50:51 AM

[up]Now that (Biden being up 9%, well out of the margin of error in Pennsylvania) is excellent news.

If Biden takes the Midwestern "wall" states back into the fold, he doesn't care if he narrowly loses Texas, etc.

Edited by Rationalinsanity on Sep 29th 2020 at 2:51:07 PM

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Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#329677: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:00:41 AM

I think I will watch this debate, at least.

Dutch talk shows were talking about it too, and they noted that Trump seems to be mentally in decline, but Biden is also physically in decline, not having the same energy he did as Obama's VP. I think that will play a large role in tonight's debate. I expect that where it comes to sheer energy, Trump will probably outshine Biden.

One program also noted how insanely old these two candidates are, and that that would be unheard of in the Netherlands, to see septuagenarians in leadership positions.

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Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#329678: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:12:41 AM

I may or may not tune in, depending on my stamina. I'd almost rather watch it in recap, through the lens of pundits. I can't stand watching or listening to Trump unfiltered for any length of time.

Edited by Fighteer on Sep 29th 2020 at 2:12:59 PM

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megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#329679: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:15:58 AM

I'll be honest, I don't see a reason to personally watch any part of the debate - my mind's made up and I'm already annoyed by the ads on You Tube on my phone.

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TitanJump Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Singularity
#329680: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:17:07 AM

I might actually see some of it...(by accident, if nothing else)

But I expect the highlights will come later once it is done for all to see.

Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#329681: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:18:29 AM

Despite most people already knowing who they're voting for, 3/4 of voters plan to watch the debate tonight.

Edited by Parable on Sep 29th 2020 at 11:18:46 AM

RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#329682: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:19:19 AM

I definitely won't be watching. I can't stand the sight or the sound of Trump. If anything big happens, I'm sure I'll hear about it almost immediately.

It's been fun.
Redmess Redmess from Netherlands Since: Feb, 2014
Redmess
#329683: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:20:48 AM

Yeah, I imagine people want to see Biden in action tonight.

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TitanJump Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Singularity
#329684: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:25:54 AM

I imagine some people are watching just to see how many times Biden can humiliate Trump in that span of time.

After the four years of unpunished crap that orange blob has put all of us through, it will be at least some satisfaction to come from seeing him punished in some manner at last...

Even if it is simple humiliation and damage done on his ego if nothing else, at minimum.

Edited by TitanJump on Sep 29th 2020 at 8:26:13 PM

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#329685: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:30:26 AM

I'd like to see Biden go on a verbal tear and the vid go viral, but as a New York Jets fan and Chicago Bears fannote  I'm not taking that chance.

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
Aszur A nice butterfly from Pagliacci's Since: Apr, 2014 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
A nice butterfly
#329686: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:46:05 AM

You don't have to humiliate Trump. You just let him talk and he does that job for you.

Either way I also do not intend to watch it. Not much I can do and any funny memes that come from it will come tomorrow. I just hope to fuck Biden does not blow it.

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Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#329687: Sep 29th 2020 at 11:49:22 AM

I'm looking forward to Biden's performance, but what I really want to see Kamala tearing into Pence. He really deserves it and I doubt he'll do particularly well.

Edited by Fourthspartan56 on Sep 29th 2020 at 12:59:08 PM

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ironballs16 Since: Jul, 2009 Relationship Status: Owner of a lonely heart
#329688: Sep 29th 2020 at 12:46:50 PM

So a member of the Grand Jury in the Breonna Taylor case is trying to get the Attorney General to release all the information that they'd given the Jury.

A grand juror in the Breonna Taylor case has suggested the Kentucky attorney general may have misrepresented to the public the case presented to the panel, a lawyer for the juror said Tuesday.

"My client wants to make sure the truth gets out," Kevin Glogower, the attorney for an anonymous grand juror, told reporters.

The grand juror has requested in court that any and all recordings, transcripts, and reports of the grand jury relating to the case be released to the public, a move a former Kentucky prosecutor called "totally surprising and tremendously uncommon."

Glogower said Tuesday his client's position is, "What was presented [to jurors] is not being publicly disclosed."

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Monday night said he only recommended charges of wanton endangerment to the grand jury, which did not charge any of the officers with killing Taylor.

Cameron, in a statement, said prosecutors presented all evidence, even though the facts showed use of force by two officers not charged was "justified" because they were fired upon.

"For that reason, the only charge recommended was wanton endangerment," Cameron said. Ben Crump and two other attorneys representing the Taylor family said the grand juror's assertion supports their claim that Cameron "clearly failed to present a comprehensive case that supported justice for Breonna."

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sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#329689: Sep 29th 2020 at 2:02:22 PM

So if I'm understanding that correctly, the reason the Grand Jury came back with that one charge is because that's it only one they were given?

Or is it that the facts they were given justified only making that charge?

Edited by sgamer82 on Sep 29th 2020 at 2:03:41 AM

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#329690: Sep 29th 2020 at 2:05:47 PM

That’s what’s being suggested, but we can’t actually know what options and information the grand jury were given unless that information is disclosed, as has been requested.

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#329692: Sep 29th 2020 at 2:52:47 PM

Surprised that handle hasn't been taken yet, but better it be taken now before someone else more obnoxious or toxic does.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#329693: Sep 29th 2020 at 2:54:58 PM

I'm not watching the debate. I'll just read a summary.

I can't stand Trump to the point seeing him causing me actual illness.

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Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#329694: Sep 29th 2020 at 2:56:38 PM

[up][up][up]That's a job for an entire team, TBH.

Edited by Rationalinsanity on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:56:49 AM

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
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#329695: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:02:33 PM

[up][up]

Same. Every time he appears on a clip in a late night show on youtube, I just keep pressing "L" to skip 10 seconds at a time till he goes away.

Remember, these idiots drive, fuck, and vote. Not always in that order.
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Lost in Space
#329696: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:16:30 PM

Buzzfeed News: The Trump Administration Is Giving Up Its Fight To Prevent Undocumented Teens From Getting Abortions

In what appears to be a complete victory for the ACLU (never mind the actual victims of the policy), today the administration ordered the Office of Refugee Resettlement to allow minors in custody to have abortions. This was the basis of a three-year legal battle focused on the ORR's attempts (based entirely on anti-abortion politics) to block detained minors from having access to abortion if they so desired. The ORR will also not be allowed to notify parents or guardians of the minors first without their consent.

The Justice Department agreed to pay the ACLU's legal fees.

I'll take this win.

Edited by Fighteer on Sep 29th 2020 at 6:29:21 AM

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#329697: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:18:08 PM

I can imagine so many people being not happy about this decision. Thinking about them not being happy makes me happy.

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i'm tired, my friend
#329698: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:26:36 PM

I'm def watching the debate, just because I absolutely have to see how they do.

i'm tired, my friend
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#329699: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:40:54 PM

I feel they gave up on this one because of racism as much as because of the ACLU fighting racism.

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Ramidel Since: Jan, 2001
#329700: Sep 29th 2020 at 3:44:57 PM

@Fighteer: Makes sense. While Trump loves to abuse nonwhites every chance he gets, I'm not surprised that he doesn't actually care enough about abortion to want to keep fighting.


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