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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Sept 15, 2024 14:33:05 GMT
I think it will matter within our lifetime, to be honest. It means, for now, that folks who don't identify with the red or blue team can decide the election. RFK was polling at 7-15% before he dropped out. In future, with a viable candidate, it could well be different. These age groups, and the ones younger than them, are unlikely to continue voting for the duopoly forever. It's already happening. It splits the vote but ultimately it splits it in favour of one of the big two. You'll feel warm and pleased with your protest vote but it doesn't change things massively. The presidency without some influence over the legisture isn't very useful at all. Most Americans know that and it makes sense. I totally get what you mean, and right now you're on the money. I think it will change faster than anticipated, the younger generations that will increasingly determine the outcome of the US election are likely to continue growing the independent vote. It's all heavily linked to voter turnout too, obviously. In these scenarios, the Independent would get some influence in governance/appointments, so it wouldn't be a wasted vote. South Africa actually admitted independent candidates to run alongside political parties for the first time in the 2024 general election.
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Post by Stew on Sept 16, 2024 7:22:42 GMT
Musk is an absolute disgrace of a human. Not since Dorian Gray’s picture has a person’s face accurately revealed their character.
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Post by redcase on Sept 16, 2024 7:37:29 GMT
Musk is an absolute disgrace of a human. Not since Dorian Gray’s picture has a person’s face accurately revealed their character. He’s just asking a question mate. You don’t even live there in the US, you shouldn’t have such a personal and emotionally charged opinion on the things he does. He is a free speech absolutit after all.
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Post by Stew on Sept 16, 2024 7:52:11 GMT
Musk is an absolute disgrace of a human. Not since Dorian Gray’s picture has a person’s face accurately revealed their character. He’s just asking a question mate. You don’t even live there in the US, you shouldn’t have such a personal and emotionally charged opinion on the things he does. He is a free speech absolutit after all. You’re right. I’ll stay in my lane from now on.
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Post by redcase on Sept 16, 2024 7:56:10 GMT
He’s just asking a question mate. You don’t even live there in the US, you shouldn’t have such a personal and emotionally charged opinion on the things he does. He is a free speech absolutit after all. You’re right. I’ll stay in my lane from now on. As we should.
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Post by fergiegiveusawave on Sept 16, 2024 8:40:21 GMT
I remember when I thought Musk was just a harmless, egotistical billionaire. Not, you know, one of the most dangerous men on the planet.
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Post by Stew on Sept 16, 2024 8:50:02 GMT
You’re right. I’ll stay in my lane from now on. As we should. STicK tO spoRtS
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Post by Stew on Sept 16, 2024 8:51:39 GMT
I remember when I thought Musk was just a harmless, egotistical billionaire. Not, you know, one of the most dangerous men on the planet. Now, now. X is just a town square. Unfortunately the town is Munich 1937 but still.
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Post by redcase on Sept 16, 2024 9:02:00 GMT
I remember when I thought Musk was just a harmless, egotistical billionaire. Not, you know, one of the most dangerous men on the planet. Now, now. X is just a town square. Unfortunately the town is Munich 1937 but still. There you go again. I find it amusing to read your MSMMS fueled hatred.
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Post by redcase on Sept 16, 2024 9:02:53 GMT
I remember when I thought Musk was just a harmless, egotistical billionaire. Not, you know, one of the most dangerous men on the planet. Better watch yourself, or he might threaten to impregnate you too.
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Sept 16, 2024 9:03:24 GMT
Loving these exchages, it's like communicating without actually saying anything. Subtle (not so) digs all round. This thread is becoming a good laugh Look forward to November, should get even better!
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Post by Stew on Sept 16, 2024 9:35:51 GMT
Loving these exchages, it's like communicating without actually saying anything. Subtle (not so) digs all round. This thread is becoming a good laugh Look forward to November, should get even better! Yes Musk offering to impregnate a young woman and wondering why no one has tried to murder Harris is peak lols.
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Post by dazjoe on Sept 16, 2024 9:38:37 GMT
Every time I see the latest tweets, or what deranged bile Trump has spewed, or Biden stumbling around looking lost, or just pretty much anything else about the world today, I just think that somewhere Homer has his hand stuck in that toaster and is trying to get back to the right timeline but is just making it all worse for all of us.
If you can just get it to rain doughnuts mate we'll take that.
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Post by redcase on Sept 16, 2024 9:43:20 GMT
Every time I see the latest tweets, or what deranged bile Trump has spewed, or Biden stumbling around looking lost, or just pretty much anything else about the world today, I just think that somewhere Homer has his hand stuck in that toaster and is trying to get back to the right timeline but is just making it all worse for all of us. If you can just get it to rain doughnuts mate we'll take that. Best I can offer you is a Haitian eating a dog in Springfield.
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Post by Jayrannasaurus on Sept 16, 2024 9:45:12 GMT
Loving these exchages, it's like communicating without actually saying anything. Subtle (not so) digs all round. This thread is becoming a good laugh Look forward to November, should get even better! Yes Musk offering to impregnate a young woman and wondering why no one has tried to murder Harris is peak lols. Literally didn't even mention Musk - not even aware of what you're talking about here man! Was referring more to the sarcasm around my complaints RE basically flaming anyone that isn't wholeheartedly + unquestionably pro-Harris, and designating them as racists, Trump-stans and idiots.
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