horsefly 4,263 Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, A Load of Squit said: If he gives the order to Giuliani they'll be a lot burnt ink wells. Or don't be suprised to see Wells Next The Sea go up in flames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, horsefly said: Or don't be suprised to see Wells Next The Sea go up in flames Up in price more likely. I thought Wells, along with Holt etc would be a gated community by now. Or the Coke family use it as a back garden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) On 11/11/2020 at 04:30, TheGunnShow said: Correct. This is a coup. Plain and simple. The coup has two stages, the first is on the Republican Party. That phase is complete. If you are wondering why the Republicans in the Senate did not take the opportunity to convict Trump when the House impeached him - they could after all have got President Pence as a result - the answer is they are too scared of Trump and his supporters. If you are wondering why the Republicans in the Senate do not take the opportunity to cut ties with Trump now that he has lost the presidential election - the answer is they are too scared of Trump and his supporters. If you are wondering what the Republicans in the Senate will do when Trump is no longer President, and several Senators will want to run for President next time - the answer is they are too scared of Trump and his supporters. So the second stage of the coup is a slow rolling one. Trump wants to execute it now, but if it fails, the entire Republican Party is prepared to sabotage the Biden presidency in order to establish one party rule. Theirs. It's a simple and unavoidable fact. They did the same to Obama, and they have demonstrated time and again that they love power much more than they love democracy and their country. The unanswered question is why? Is there such Kompromat on them they are hostages to blackmail, or is this just who they are? So to the question of whether Biden should "reach out" to Republicans the answer is "yes" - to Republican leaning voters - but he's savvy enough to know the motivation of McConnell and his other Senate colleagues. Edited November 12, 2020 by Surfer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,683 Posted November 12, 2020 "‘That’s a question for the White House’: Press secretary refuses to say whether Biden will receive intelligence briefing" Well it would seem they've been wasted for past 4 years on Trump! It's only one-way up from here.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,582 Posted November 12, 2020 In "oh dear, how sad, nevermind" news; https://www.thedailybeast.com/corey-lewandowski-trump-adviser-leading-bogus-voter-fraud-lawsuits-tests-positive-for-covid-19?via=twitter_page https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/12/billionaire-trump-donors-covid-19-richard-liz-uihlein?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1605202380 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Herman said: In "oh dear, how sad, nevermind" news; https://www.thedailybeast.com/corey-lewandowski-trump-adviser-leading-bogus-voter-fraud-lawsuits-tests-positive-for-covid-19?via=twitter_page https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/nov/12/billionaire-trump-donors-covid-19-richard-liz-uihlein?utm_term=Autofeed&CMP=twt_gu&utm_medium&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1605202380 More wealthy people who think money makes you more intelligent. Wealthism, running alongside racism, narcissism and mysogony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) Donald Trump’s bid to overturn election loss dealt huge blow as officials find no evidence of widespread fraud Donald Trump’s efforts to derail Joe Biden’s election win have been dealt another blow as a coalition [of federal and state] officials officials found no evidence that votes were compromised or altered. The cybersecurity experts echoed assertions that the November 3 vote unfolded smoothly and without irregularities, adding that the poll was the most secure in American history. Their findings amounted to the most direct repudiation to date of Mr Trump's efforts to undermine the integrity of the contest with unsubstantiated claims of widespread fraud. "While we know there are many unfounded claims and opportunities for misinformation about the process of our elections, we can assure you we have the utmost confidence in the security and integrity of our elections, and you should too,” they said. The statement was distributed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, which spearheaded federal election protection efforts. Its leaders have been vocal on Twitter in reassuring Americans that the election was secure and that their votes would be counted. The officials who signed the statement said they had no evidence that any voting system had deleted or changed votes, or was in any way compromised. The statement continued: "The November 3rd election was the most secure in American history. Right now, across the country, election officials are reviewing and double checking the entire election process prior to finalising the result." https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newslondon/donald-trump-s-bid-to-overturn-election-loss-dealt-huge-blow-as-officials-find-no-evidence-of-widespread-fraud/ar-BB1aY4iu?ocid=msedgntp Edited November 13, 2020 by horsefly 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted November 13, 2020 Were the American elections the most secure in American history ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54926084 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,065 Posted November 13, 2020 3 minutes ago, Well b back said: Were the American elections the most secure in American history ? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election-us-2020-54926084 Do you have evidence that there were not? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, A Load of Squit said: Do you have evidence that there were not? Why are you saying they weren’t ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,065 Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Well b back said: Why are you saying they weren’t ? I'm not. The article states that people involved are stating that they were the 'most secure'. If you want to question their statement you should provide some substance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted November 13, 2020 Arizona has just been projected for Biden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted November 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, A Load of Squit said: I'm not. The article states that people involved are stating that they were the 'most secure'. If you want to question their statement you should provide some substance. Lol Keep up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted November 13, 2020 Just now, horsefly said: Arizona has just been projected for Biden. Yes I saw that. The bbc one I posted confirms yours about the committee that investigated the election, and this. Their full report will be out shortly. Wonder if he will withdraw his legal stuff, or if he will claim that report is fake as well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,453 Posted November 13, 2020 12 minutes ago, Well b back said: Yes I saw that. The bbc one I posted confirms yours about the committee that investigated the election, and this. Their full report will be out shortly. Wonder if he will withdraw his legal stuff, or if he will claim that report is fake as well ? The second option. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Well b back 3,139 Posted November 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, king canary said: The second option. I fear you are right KC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted November 13, 2020 1 minute ago, Well b back said: Yes I saw that. The bbc one I posted confirms yours about the committee that investigated the election, and this. Their full report will be out shortly. Wonder if he will withdraw his legal stuff, or if he will claim that report is fake as well ? He'll continue with the approach he's taken during all his time as president, denial and lies. He knows no other strategy, and let's face it, it has been largely succesful for him. I suspect he's been told by enough people that he has lost, but that isn't his key concern in his current refusal to acknowledge Biden's victory. He wants to keep his very large base support on board and fired up for a future run at the presidency in 2024 (either for him or his daughter). So just as he has continued throughout his presidency to claim that he was defrauded of millions of votes by the Clinton deep state (even after he won), so he will continue to claim he was cheated out of millions of votes by the Biden supporting deep state. Evidence or proof is irrelevant to his strategy. He knows the next 4 years will be extremely difficult for Biden so believes all he has to do is keep his narrative running until the next election. Anyone thinking Trump and Trumpism is going to disappear is living in cloud cuckoo land. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,800 Posted November 13, 2020 Looks like Richard Hopkins, one of the guys who signed an affidavit saying something was askew then retracted it - and there seems to be something about the Republican party having set up and funded a GoFundMe for him. Very shonky tactics if this is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 13, 2020 2 hours ago, horsefly said: He'll continue with the approach he's taken during all his time as president, denial and lies. He knows no other strategy, and let's face it, it has been largely succesful for him. I suspect he's been told by enough people that he has lost, but that isn't his key concern in his current refusal to acknowledge Biden's victory. He wants to keep his very large base support on board and fired up for a future run at the presidency in 2024 (either for him or his daughter). So just as he has continued throughout his presidency to claim that he was defrauded of millions of votes by the Clinton deep state (even after he won), so he will continue to claim he was cheated out of millions of votes by the Biden supporting deep state. Evidence or proof is irrelevant to his strategy. He knows the next 4 years will be extremely difficult for Biden so believes all he has to do is keep his narrative running until the next election. Anyone thinking Trump and Trumpism is going to disappear is living in cloud cuckoo land. I wonder if Michelle Obama will be ready in four years time. I think she would beat anyone the Republicans could endorse. Trumpism may well be around for a while but the problems he faces personally may well put an end to him. But he has used his rhetoric to stir the bottom of the barrel and the dregs have cometo the surface Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,453 Posted November 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: I wonder if Michelle Obama will be ready in four years time. I think she would beat anyone the Republicans could endorse. Trumpism may well be around for a while but the problems he faces personally may well put an end to him. But he has used his rhetoric to stir the bottom of the barrel and the dregs have cometo the surface I hope not. Nothing against her but I don't like the idea of dynastic politics- there are enough good candidates within the Democrat ranks with actual political experience without needing to go for pure name recognition. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 5,446 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) I beleive people associated with Trump will go through some kind of post-Trump grieving process of sorts. A time of reflection and deep embarrassment as folk will think of their roles. Trump has bullied his way through his presidency. Any disagreement has been countered with dismissal. Like a national form of coercive control. Think of the behaviour of abusers...it's the same method. It will be seen as one of the most shameful periods in US history. As such it may take lots of navel gazing. Maybe the reports about what has gone on may take some time to come out? An unpleasant chapter in US history. And lots of people have supported it, some actively. Edited November 13, 2020 by sonyc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted November 13, 2020 5 minutes ago, king canary said: I hope not. Nothing against her but I don't like the idea of dynastic politics- there are enough good candidates within the Democrat ranks with actual political experience without needing to go for pure name recognition. I don't think its just the name KC. I think its the ability to bring a country on the brink of civil unrest to its senses. The world needs a stable and strong US. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,683 Posted November 13, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, horsefly said: Arizona has just been projected for Biden. That was in my mind the last possible 'rational' if fanciful c h i n k of light for Trump. Extinguished. He had to hold Arizona whatever in the other states. That and the report others have mentioned. https://www.cisa.gov/news/2020/11/12/joint-statement-elections-infrastructure-government-coordinating-council-election Now he should accept defeat and allow the transition team to start. Else - He and his rump supporters are clearly antidemocratic vandals and should be treated as such. Pariahs. Edited November 13, 2020 by Yellow Fever 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted November 13, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/trump-forces-out-senior-cybersecurity-official-in-charge-of-stamping-out-election-misinformation/ar-BB1aXMOO?ocid=msedgntp Donald Trump has reportedly forced out a senior US cybersecurity official in charge of stamping out election misinformation. Bryan Ware is leaving the government after being asked to resign from his job by the White House, according to Reuters. Mr Ware was the assistant director for cybersecurity at the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. He confirmed his resignation to Reuters and another US official familiar with the matter confirmed that the White House had demanded it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 4,263 Posted November 13, 2020 I'll pass that on to the Pope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,582 Posted November 13, 2020 You lost Jools. Get over it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,582 Posted November 13, 2020 https://twitter.com/JaneMayerNYer/status/1327277975713288194 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted November 13, 2020 5 hours ago, sonyc said: I beleive people associated with Trump will go through some kind of post-Trump grieving process of sorts. A time of reflection and deep embarrassment as folk will think of their roles. Trump has bullied his way through his presidency. Any disagreement has been countered with dismissal. Like a national form of coercive control. Think of the behaviour of abusers...it's the same method. It will be seen as one of the most shameful periods in US history. As such it may take lots of navel gazing. Maybe the reports about what has gone on may take some time to come out? An unpleasant chapter in US history. And lots of people have supported it, some actively. Indeed, but there will be no period of reflection as long as Fox News and AON and Facebook are allowed to promote the daily dose of poison into the American political bloodstream. Unless Trump is convicted and goes to jail, there will be no reckoning for his actions unfortunately. Fact is he has no income stream he can rely on post-presidency other than exploiting the 72 million who voted for him with unhinged grievance just as Fox has done for the past 20 years. And the Republican Party seems perfectly OK with this; their leadership had two opportunities this year to ditch him and rejected that move both times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooreMarriot 298 Posted November 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, Herman said: https://twitter.com/JaneMayerNYer/status/1327277975713288194 I like the fence comment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites