Mega-Thread: 2020 United States General Election

[Kaleredar]

I wonder if Trump can be impeached and removed before January 20th.

Well, he was impeached, and by the look of it he will be removed on January 20th (what’s one day?) so... kind of, yeah.

[Zaydin]

So how much of the world do people think will end up celebrating when the election finally gets called in Bidens favor?

[Zantos]

So how much of the world do people think will end up celebrating when the election finally gets called in Bidens favor?

The entire world is my guess. I don't think there are many who actually like him outside of the US. Hes basically burned all the bridges.

[Cosmic Janitor]

The entire world is my guess. I don't think there are many who actually like him outside of the US. Hes basically burned all the bridges.

He has support of around 1/5th~1/6th on average across the globe. Most people probably don't give a shit about american politics to begin with. The rest is probably breathing a sigh of relief right now that they don't have to deal with the orange moron in charge and his constant presence in the news anymore.

[Zaydin]

The entire world is my guess. I don't think there are many who actually like him outside of the US. Hes basically burned all the bridges.

I figured right-wing Israelis would probably be upset to see him lose simply because Trump rubberstamped/turned a blind eye to a lot of what Netanyahu was up to. Russia would be losing its puppet & Biden less likely to put up with Russias shit, too.

The Saudi government might not be happy, either, given Trump defended Bonesaw Salman a lot.

[LilSaihah]

So how much of the world do people think will end up celebrating when the election finally gets called in Bidens favor?

It's gonna be like the ending of Return of the Jedi.

Seriously though I'll just be glad that we're going to see a return to a normal news cycle and I think most of the world thinks that. Joe Biden will be good enough as a president. Donald was annoying, but he's not unworkable. The CCP just released their next 5-year plan a week or so ago, and that impacts a huge portion of the worlds' daily lives just as much, but the presidential race was apparently important enough that we can completely ignore it.

If I wasn't busy with work I'd probably go out and have a few drinks to celebrate that this shitshow of an election is over.

[Mormolyce]

So how much of the world do people think will end up celebrating when the election finally gets called in Bidens favor?

Everywhere except Russia, the Philippines and maybe Israel.

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I figured right-wing Israelis would probably be upset to see him lose simply because Trump rubberstamped/turned a blind eye to a lot of what Netanyahu was up to. Russia would be losing its puppet & Biden less likely to put up with Russias shit, too.

The Saudi government might not be happy, either, given Trump defended Bonesaw Salman a lot.

Hasn't Netanyahu been under investigation/on trial since 2016? They're corruption buddies lol.

[zealo]

I wonder if Trump can be impeached and removed before January 20th.

What's even the point, the Secret Service will drag him out of there kicking and screaming come January if he actually refuses to concede by then.

[nonameelf]

So how much of the world do people think will end up celebrating when the election finally gets called in Bidens favor?

Pretty much the entire west except Hungary and Poland.

[Mormolyce]

What's even the point, the Secret Service will drag him out of there kicking and screaming come January if he actually refuses to concede by then.

From what I hear of morale in the Secret Service office, I hope they get the opportunity to do that lol.

[Kiri]

What exactly leads you to say democrats are haughty and what do you mean it requires both parties working together?

"working together" will neve happen. We know republicans don't give a shit about "working together" over 230k people are dead and they do not give 1 single fuck about "working together" in fact Mitch and all his backers have planned to hold up everything so Biden's approval goes down as people suffering, die, and become homeless due to their inaction. So this myth of "democratic haughtiness and working together"... is just that.

Well, they can come across as haughty sometimes is all. I mean, people like Obama just have a certain aloofness to them that puts off some people is all, shrug.

Though that is exactly what I said? At the end of the day, the divide will not overcome if even one side has the stance of "only the others need to change their behaviour". Democrats need to be open to working together and Republicans need to stop such hyperpartisan acts like what you mentioned. I didn't say it would be the same effort for both parties, nor that both share the blame equally. Just the concerted effort of both is needed, really.
Somehow it seems that the context was lost, so let me make this clearer. I was replying to someone who blamed Democrats for Trump fans/hardcore Republicans voting for Trump. When I talk about both parties needing to make an effort, I mean that Republicans need to start even remotely trying to make one. The Dems already are.

[Doctor Amadeus]

What's even the point, the Secret Service will drag him out of there kicking and screaming come January if he actually refuses to concede by then.

Yeah but how much damage will he do before then?

[postman1782]

Supposedly this went down in Philly a few hours ago https://twitter.com/Manny_Alicandro/...73177416273921

LOL, they don't know the meaning of that song, do they?

[beanman12345]

LOL, they don't know the meaning of that song, do they?

I mean they played fortunate son and YMCA at trump rallies. Something tells me they don't know the meaning of any songs, but I guess right wing music just sucks.

[postman1782]

LET STEVE KARNACKE SLEEP!! THE MAN IS LOSING HIS MIND

Aaaahhhhhhhhh

Yeah, I literally think he has gone into the back room like a half dozen times for a couple hours of sleep. I hope he gets a nice vacation out of this.

[Zaydin]

Yeah, I literally think he has gone into the back room like a half dozen times for a couple hours of sleep. I hope he gets a nice vacation out of this.

If they would just fucking call the election he could get some sleep.

I saw something about Chris Cuomo admitting that the networks (Or at least CNN) are reluctant to call the race until they are certain of the results due in part to Trumps lying about everything being rigged or something like that.

[postman1782]

What about votes from dead people? Do they count?

There is no evidence of that. But good try.

[Texan Penguin]

Yeah, I'm worried that Trump's going to use his lame duck period to do something really batshit as retaliation. Almost makes me wish that we didn't need to wait until the end of January to swear in Biden- like boot Warchief Tangerine out, do the official swearing in now and use the inauguration as a ceremonial gesture. Like getting married at the courthouse and then having a real wedding when you can afford it.

[postman1782]

If they would just fucking call the election he could get some sleep.

I saw something about Chris Cuomo admitting that the networks (Or at least CNN) are reluctant to call the race until they are certain of the results due in part to Trumps lying about everything being rigged or something like that.

Would not surprise me.

[s_bushido]

Yeah, I'm worried that Trump's going to use his lame duck period to do something really batshit as retaliation.

He might try, but I'd be surprised if he has enough legislative support left to actually get anything substantial done. Most of his time is probably going to be spent trying to fight the loss in court (assuming they don't all just throw his challenges out as being obviously baseless) and preparing to defend himself in court from the shit that will be coming his way when he's no longer protected by the office.