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Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
#334701: Oct 22nd 2020 at 5:21:45 PM

Dropped my ballot off on my way to work this morning. Straight Democrat ticket, surprising no one.

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
#334702: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:00:30 PM

The debate is about to start.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#334703: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:03:29 PM

Rudy is ready for it, too: he started tweeting about that hard drive just over ten minutes ago, claiming it's all been verified by the police and FBI.

So, clearly they're desperate to make that a thing tonight.

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
GoldenKaos Captain of the Dead City from Cirith Ungol Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Captain of the Dead City
#334704: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:04:59 PM

They really want to repeat the Comey scandal effect from 2016 don't they

"...in the end the Shadow was only a small and passing thing: there was light and high beauty for ever beyond its reach."
PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#334705: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:05:33 PM

They don't have much else.

i'm tired, my friend
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#334706: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:06:55 PM

Indeed, the sad bastards [lol]

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
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
#334707: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:07:09 PM

And Trump just claimed that we have a vaccine.

Edited by Silasw on Oct 22nd 2020 at 1:08:07 PM

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Wryte Since: Jul, 2010
#334708: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:07:58 PM

And that he's immune to covid.

CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#334709: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:08:59 PM

Technically, if he's survived Covid....he's not ENTIRELY wrong?

It's just he doesn't realize that's a natural result of surviving a disease, at least for a time.

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Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#334710: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:10:32 PM

First question: how will he handle the next stage of the coronovirus.

Trump hasn't answered the questioned. He's just saying it's going away, he's immune, and he's providing all the necessary equipment.

Biden is saying anyone responsible for this many deaths shouldn't stay president. He's stating what the president could have done and how many lives those tactics would take. He's stating he'd set up plans and standards for businesses and schools to open and increase testing and tracing.

Host: follow-up for Trump: is the promised vaccine a guarantee (no, but by the end of the year). She's quoting the scientists estimates for next year, Trump is saying he's more accurate because he trusts the military.

What would Biden do to improve: Biden's talking about transparency and the importance of having a plan. They're going to have a 'dark winter'.

Trump is rebutting that and complaining that Biden called him xenophobic didn't react as fast as him, and is back to complaining about the swine flu. He's also claiming that everything Biden wants to do, Trump's already done.

Biden confirms he believes Trump is xenophobic and is explaining what they should have done to check up in China back in January.

Trump is back to claiming Biden's just hiding in a basement. 99% of people recover!

Biden asked for a response: he's been given 30 seconds: 'people aren't learning to live with it. people are learning to die with it.'

Edited by Wyldchyld on Oct 22nd 2020 at 2:16:20 PM

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#334711: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:10:59 PM

No, it’s possible to get reinfected.

Trump is lying out his ass again.

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
#334712: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:11:24 PM

ABC in their pre-debate but said that Biden is going to try and be nicer to Trump during this debate, apparently they’ve found Biden supporters who were very upset with Biden for telling Trump to shut up last debate.

Trump has also now moved back on his claim that there will be a vaccine out in weeks, saying he gives no guarantee.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#334713: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:11:58 PM

Why does Trump's voice sound weird?

Do not obey in advance.
Fourthspartan56 from Georgia, US Since: Oct, 2016 Relationship Status: THIS CONCEPT OF 'WUV' CONFUSES AND INFURIATES US!
#334714: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:12:26 PM

Why does Trump's voice sound weird?

It sounds pretty normal to me tbh.

"Einstein would turn over in his grave. Not only does God play dice, the dice are loaded." -Chairman Sheng-Ji Yang
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
#334715: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:12:51 PM

And Trump is bring up Swine Flue the same way Pence did.

Edit: Biden on Trump’s China ban, he said that Trump is xenophobic but that it’s for other stuff than banning travel from China.

Edited by Silasw on Oct 22nd 2020 at 1:14:06 PM

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#334716: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:13:23 PM

Now that he's talked more, he does sound normal, for him at least.

He's bringing up swine flu again.

Do not obey in advance.
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#334717: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:13:37 PM

Because he’s probably still infected. Or still recovering.

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#334718: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:14:15 PM

Trump's switching from "it'll be over soon" to "we just have to learn to live with it".

i'm tired, my friend
RainehDaze Nero Fangirl (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Nero Fangirl
#334719: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:14:30 PM

No, it’s possible to get reinfected.

At such a low probability it's practically irrelevant to your odds.

TheAirman Brightness from The vicinity of an area adjacent to a location Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Brightness
#334720: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:14:50 PM

Trump you locked up in a bunker because people held signs

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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
#334721: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:16:09 PM

[up][up] Nate Silver looked at some of the numbers, reinfection seems to be about a one in a million.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#334722: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:16:28 PM

“I am taking responsibility, I’m just saying it’s not my fault.”

Wyldchyld (Old as dirt)
#334723: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:16:49 PM

And Trump made the first interruption (and a second one, interrupting the host).

Edited by Wyldchyld on Oct 22nd 2020 at 2:18:20 PM

If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.
TheAirman Brightness from The vicinity of an area adjacent to a location Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Brightness
#334724: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:17:39 PM

For a second I thought Biden went into shock from hearing the words "I take full responsibility" out of Trump's mouth. Then he said its all China's fault.

Looks like somebody might need that mute button handy

Edited by TheAirman on Oct 22nd 2020 at 8:18:12 AM

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SatoshiBakura (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#334725: Oct 22nd 2020 at 6:18:12 PM

Biden does not want a repeat of the first debate.


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