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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
A British view from Max Hastings of The Spectator: Trump’s bad debate performance won’t stop Americans voting for him
Cultured Americans view the Trump candidacy with almost paralysed horror. A sixty-something historian friend emailed from Washington to say that he and his wife have been discussing a move abroad if the Republican candidate wins, because ‘such a United States would not be one that we wish to be part of’. He asked: had my wife and I, as Remainers, faced a similar dilemma following Britain’s Brexit vote? I responded that we rub along fine socially with Leavers, so long as they neither wax lyrical about the glorious dawn breaking over our shores, nor insist upon speaking well of Boris Johnson.
I visited an elderly ex-soldier, who took me into his study to view some documents. Beside the computer lay a loaded pistol. Seeing me glance at it, he said a trifle apologetically, ‘This is what Americans do.’ Trump on Monday night applauded gun ownership; though Clinton deplored ‘the plague of gun violence’, she did not dare explicitly to advocate control. I have owned sporting firearms all my life, and fired more military weapons than most people. A generation ago, when home secretary Michael Howard banned handguns, I thought his measure an unacceptable constraint upon personal freedom. I have since changed my mind. Firearms are such a curse upon US society that I thank heaven British private citizens are no longer permitted to own those designed explicitly for killing people.
I wonder whether we'll get anyone shot by US Police for just being foreign?
Can't recall what show it was on (might've been Colbert's Late Night show), but they had a clip demonstrating precisely why it'll be close regardless, with an elderly woman asked about who she'll vote for. "I am voting for the conservative party. And if this jackass just happens to be leading this mule train, then so be it."
"Why would I inflict myself on somebody else?"Trump is dialing up his attacks regarding Bill Clinton's affairs (and allegations of abuse, and how Hillary "enabled and covered" them). This could really hurt him with middle aged, suburban, married women (one of the few demographics who do tend to shift from election to election).
EDIT: Our blessed masters at 538 speak: the debate seems to have boosted Clinton substantially in the swing states.
Also, Clinton is less unpopular than Trump and historically this is a winner.
http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/trump-is-more-unpopular-than-clinton-is-and-that-matters/
edited 1st Oct '16 6:47:21 AM by Rationalinsanity
Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.Well, I recall Carter being in remission (yay!), but I reckon people closer to him know better as to whether he's up for an appearance.
Vox on Trump's praise for Sisi
. Does Trump have an official theme tune or something that the Egyptian military brass band can butcher like the Russian
and French
national anthems? Probably would trigger another 5AM Twitter tantrum.
Vox on how political reporting in US feminist and women's media could tilt that demographic in Clinton's favor
. Besides providing warnings not to approach those throwing loud internet tantrums over this, of course.
edited 1st Oct '16 7:33:46 AM by Krieger22
I have disagreed with her a lot, but comparing her to republicans and propagandists of dictatorships is really low. - An idiotMaybe he'll record a message, as he did for the DNC.
EDIT: Bill Weld, Gary Johnson's running made, accidentally praised Hillary Clinton as the most qualified person to be president.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/30/politics/bill-weld-hillary-clinton-qualified/index.html
edited 1st Oct '16 8:07:01 AM by Rationalinsanity
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UKIP denies that Nigel Farage is coaching Donald Trump for next debate
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Nigel Farage. Former leader of the Eurosceptic United Kingdom Independence Party.
edited 1st Oct '16 8:58:05 AM by Greenmantle
Keep Rolling OnAs of Halloween, 7 species of Hawaii native bees are being placed on the endangered species list.
NEWS: Clinton barring lobbyists from policy groups & transition team. Unclear whether that would remain in place post-election/WH.
I don't agree with it completely (as not all lobbyists are Machiavellian schemers and Evil Chancellor) but, hey it's a good start for her getting her trust numbers back.
New Survey coming this weekend!

I would also suggest that Russian influence might also be a concern in the upcoming French and German Elections.
Keep Rolling On