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It's not over until the Cat Lady sings - Trump thread #133

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Spandauer · 03/08/2024 23:02

Bigly Thanks to BruceAndNosh for the thread title.

Hopefully people can open this link OK.
https://x.com/amy_siskind/status/1818015701023735951?s=46&t=sQEeBsNjiTta_B_D1Qh6IQ

Previous thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/politics/5058103-trump-trial-time-banish-all-memories-of-mueller

x.com

https://x.com/amy_siskind/status/1818015701023735951?s=46&t=sQEeBsNjiTta_B_D1Qh6IQ

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BustingBaoBun · 20/08/2024 12:52

YankTank · 20/08/2024 12:47

WTF is that second photo?!?

Trump is rumoured (or it's fact) to wear adult nappies. So I presume they are coming out in solidarity...

YankTank · 20/08/2024 12:58

BustingBaoBun · 20/08/2024 12:52

Trump is rumoured (or it's fact) to wear adult nappies. So I presume they are coming out in solidarity...

I’d heard that rumour (and that he smells like poo) but I had no idea that his cult followers were embracing it!

heldinadream · 20/08/2024 13:28

And he says Kamala is a crazy person...Jeez. 😱

BruceAndNosh · 20/08/2024 14:06

I lurk on the occasional Fox "News" YouTube video comments section to see how the other side see things. There will be dozens of people disappointed this morning that their predictions about day 1 of DNC didn't turn out to be true... Joe Biden didn't furiously denounce Harris, neither did he turn up with a new VP pick and announce he WAS running for President after all.

SerendipityJane · 20/08/2024 14:30

At this stage the RNC are like a new fusion jazz combo. Discordant; out of time; and astounding everyone with their studied lack of virtuosity..

It's the sort of thing of which an avant garde French auteur would say :

"C'est incroyable, tu vois. Y'a ce type, là. Il dit ça, il dit autre chose. Ça n'a aucun sens, mais c'est pourtant du sens. C'est le sens de l'intranquillité, du désordre, de ce qui ne peut être dit, et pourtant, c'est dit. Ça se fait avec la musique, mais y'a pas de musique. Ça se fait avec des mots. Mais y'a pas de mots. Ces mots, c'est pas les briques sur lesquelles nous, pauvres mortels, bâtissons nos petites vies. Ces mots, ils sont grands, ils veulent dire quelque chose. Pour quelqu'un, sans doute. On avance, on recule. Donc on ne va nulle part ? Et pourtant, on va nulle part ensemble. Voilà la gloire de cette nouvelle musique. Elle est nouvelle. Mais elle est ancienne. Tellement ancienne. Aussi vieille que le temps lui-même."

It's not over until the Cat Lady sings - Trump thread #133
YankTank · 20/08/2024 15:19

BruceAndNosh · 20/08/2024 14:06

I lurk on the occasional Fox "News" YouTube video comments section to see how the other side see things. There will be dozens of people disappointed this morning that their predictions about day 1 of DNC didn't turn out to be true... Joe Biden didn't furiously denounce Harris, neither did he turn up with a new VP pick and announce he WAS running for President after all.

Joe Biden GIF by GIPHY News

🤣

tobee · 20/08/2024 15:25

At this stage, it's hard to remember what a normal republican candidate used to be like. I hate the normalisation of his behaviour almost more than anything.

Sort of stunt Boris Johnson learned to pull.

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 20/08/2024 15:54

Rachel Maddow talking again about Republicans refusing to certify the results of elections, here: www.nytimes.com/2024/08/19/opinion/trump-election-vote-certification.html?unlocked_article_code=1.EU4.oDFV.J7cqwQHLO0G-&smid=url-share

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 20/08/2024 18:12

I'm liking the Lincoln Project more and more.
https://x.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1825729480062615974
Just as an aside, from what I can gather, both Claudia Conway (now of an age to vote, I believe) and her father George are attending the Democratic Convention.

x.com

https://x.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1825729480062615974

BustingBaoBun · 21/08/2024 07:24

Thank you. Loved that, especially the crowd size bit 😂
He always was great at speeches

Spandauer · 21/08/2024 07:47

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 20/08/2024 18:12

I'm liking the Lincoln Project more and more.
https://x.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1825729480062615974
Just as an aside, from what I can gather, both Claudia Conway (now of an age to vote, I believe) and her father George are attending the Democratic Convention.

And also to see/hear Michelle Obama ❤️more class and intelligence than Trump could ever dream of having.

“Who is going to tell him [Trump] that the job that he is seeking might be one of those Black jobs"

www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/20/michelle-obama-dnc-speech?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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BustingBaoBun · 21/08/2024 07:53

Compared to this...

Trumpy stood in a car showroom/garage rambling
No idea what people see in him

https://x.com/atrupar/status/1825978535896297708

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 21/08/2024 08:04

Yes, I loved Michelle Obama - I think we all missed out not having her as the USA's first female President, but sadly, 'twas not to be. Such a class act.

MorrisZapp · 21/08/2024 08:53

AcrossthePond55 · 16/08/2024 19:02

I guess it's the same. Although I expect this go round it'll be a pretty even split between people who will still vote for Trump whilst disavowing him and people who will vote for Harris whilst loudly stating they're not.

It just pisses me off. Have the courage of your convictions and don't be a hypocritical weasel, stand by those convictions. Although I have to admit, in the US in this day and age if I was deep in Trump Country, I might tend to try and slip under the radar for my own safety and to avoid property damage. Discretion being the better part of valor and all.

I don't consider it hypocritical. I never gave a thought to the sanctity of the polling booth until the Scottish Independence Referendum, in which I found myself in the 'baddie' camp amongst my entire extended family.

Think of all the married people who may feel pressured or browbeaten.

Why do we need to argue our case publicly? There's absolutely no democratic requirement to do so. A tick in a box in private is all we need to do, and in late adulthood I truly understand why.

Spandauer · 21/08/2024 08:54

Understandably, with the DNC happening, Harris and Walz are still dominating the headlines much to Trump's dismay. I guess (barring some black swan event) this may continue up until the debates. Harris said she'd do a Press Conference before the end of the month - that may throw up some meat for Fox etc to feed on. Amongst other obvious topics, it will be interesting to see how hard they go with her on Gaza, for example. Trump seems to get a free pass from MSM on issues like that.

But to prove we're not completely partisan on this thread, here are some pics of the Dem convention attendees wearing silly hats - to represent their states I think. (I wish the U.K. Party Conference attendees would take note... lettuce hats anyone?)

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Wallaw · 21/08/2024 09:07

Jaichangecentfoisdenom · 20/08/2024 18:12

I'm liking the Lincoln Project more and more.
https://x.com/ProjectLincoln/status/1825729480062615974
Just as an aside, from what I can gather, both Claudia Conway (now of an age to vote, I believe) and her father George are attending the Democratic Convention.

I have such mixed feelings about George Conway. On the one hand, I welcome anyone moblising against Trump and Trumpism, but at this point, it's not enough to balance the rest of his legacy. I have yet to hear him do any self-reflection on his role in putting those bozos on the court, and last I saw, his takes on Citizens United and the Voting Rights Act were still absolutely terrible.

But on a more positive note, some great speeches last night!

Spandauer · 21/08/2024 09:11

Re Trump and Gaza - apart from ignoring another federal law that is! But MSM seem to let it slide...🤷‍♀️

“The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed that would help the Harris campaign"
newrepublic.com/post/185076/donald-trump-scheme-beat-kamala-harris-benjamin-netanyahu-ceasefire

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Wallaw · 21/08/2024 09:21

Spandauer · 21/08/2024 09:11

Re Trump and Gaza - apart from ignoring another federal law that is! But MSM seem to let it slide...🤷‍♀️

“The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed that would help the Harris campaign"
newrepublic.com/post/185076/donald-trump-scheme-beat-kamala-harris-benjamin-netanyahu-ceasefire

Well, Trump has denied it, and, you know, he always tells the truth 🙄

SerendipityJane · 21/08/2024 09:34

Spandauer · 21/08/2024 09:11

Re Trump and Gaza - apart from ignoring another federal law that is! But MSM seem to let it slide...🤷‍♀️

“The reporting is that former President Trump is on the phone with the Prime Minister of Israel, urging him not to cut a deal right now, because it’s believed that would help the Harris campaign"
newrepublic.com/post/185076/donald-trump-scheme-beat-kamala-harris-benjamin-netanyahu-ceasefire

A brief look at the facts of the Logan Act suggest it's not been tested and more full of holes than Swiss cheese.

However it was never drafted in the anticipation that an ex-president with all the knowledge that entails would interfere in international negotiations.

Zonder · 21/08/2024 09:44

BustingBaoBun · 21/08/2024 07:53

Compared to this...

Trumpy stood in a car showroom/garage rambling
No idea what people see in him

https://x.com/atrupar/status/1825978535896297708

I haven't seen any clips of him recently that make any sense at all. He should be sitting in a rocking chair in the corner of a nice care home having a cup of tea and a digestive.

Igotjelly · 21/08/2024 10:06

Zonder · 21/08/2024 09:44

I haven't seen any clips of him recently that make any sense at all. He should be sitting in a rocking chair in the corner of a nice care home having a cup of tea and a digestive.

It really is mind boggling that the race is even close.

SerendipityJane · 21/08/2024 10:25

Igotjelly · 21/08/2024 10:06

It really is mind boggling that the race is even close.

Is polling that accurate and timely in a country made up of 50 states and goodness knows how many cities, counties and unincorporated areas ?

Also is the interpretation correct ?

Could Thomas Dewey still win 😀

It's not over until the Cat Lady sings - Trump thread #133
DuncinToffee · 21/08/2024 11:51

For UK people

Channel 4 will screen in full the first head to head debate between Donald Trump & Kamala Harris on September 10th in a specially extended programme hosted by Matt Frei

Igotjelly · 21/08/2024 11:56

DuncinToffee · 21/08/2024 11:51

For UK people

Channel 4 will screen in full the first head to head debate between Donald Trump & Kamala Harris on September 10th in a specially extended programme hosted by Matt Frei

I wonder if they’ll mute their mics when not speaking. In a way I hope not, Trump fucks himself best when he’s allowed to rant and rave and generally act like a twat.

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