2020 Politics Thread - Enter At Your Own Risk - RULES IN OP - Page 2218

JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

Better than what? I've lived in both. I would love to hear an open-minded answer as to why it is "better".

Perhaps you could offer some insight of your own?

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calculusdork · 11-03-2020, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brobocop

Kind of feels like 2018 when the Democrats were favored to take over the House. There was a lot of uneasiness in the morning as it looked like it might not happen. At the end of the day though, the polls were right and the Democrats took control. Not saying that will or won't happen today, but it's so hard to judge an election when polls have been open for two hours and we are in unchartered waters with the amount of votes already cast.

IMO ... (and I know these are just feelings) ... it doesn't feel like that at all. I mean, Nate Silver basically wrote a concession two days ago.

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features...can-still-win/

For context ... Silver is saying both that (1) Biden is at 90%, and (2) Biden must win PA. Those two statements don't exactly align.

Who knows.

coachnip13 · 11-03-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRachel

Perhaps you could offer some insight of your own?

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I didn't make the claim.

NeedChapmans · 11-03-2020, 09:41 AM

9:41 am ET; Republicans have now passed Democrats in total ballots cast in the Florida election. They've made up the 110,000 vote deficit in the first 2.6 hours.

The pace will slow; because it HAS to. But it's an amazing start for Red.

cnewby · 11-03-2020, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

9:41 am ET; Republicans have now passed Democrats in total ballots cast in the Florida election. They've made up the 110,000 vote deficit in the first 2.6 hours.

The pace will slow; because it HAS to. But it's an amazing start for Red.

Boo · 11-03-2020, 09:47 AM

Cumberland County PA, which Trump won by more than 20k votes in 2016, might not have all mail in votes counted until the end of the week.

Ianhatcher · 11-03-2020, 09:48 AM

The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe these idiots might vote out the only person that was going to take us on because we unleashed a virus on the world and killed over 200k of them, what luck lol"

You really can't make this whole situation up.

MIRRABB · 11-03-2020, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ianhatcher

The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe these idiots might vote out the only person that was going to take us on because we unleashed a virus on the world and killed over 200k of them, what luck lol"

You really can't make this whole situation up.

this post reads like satire

Wade Mulroy · 11-03-2020, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Astros19

Did my civic duty. No line at all at my polling place.
I was asked for my ID to which I asked if they were asking everybody for their ID. Was told yes, to which I responded, great!
#maga

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My wife and I got married about two weeks ago and she still hasn't received her paperwork back for her name change, so we were a bit worried if we'd run into any issues this morning. Due to COVID, she had to mail in her drivers license, so the only form of ID she had is a university ID, along with our marriage certificate, and her voter registration ID card.

I was standing in line next to her as we were getting signed in and the people were pretty thorough checking the documentation to make sure it was legit.

JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

I didn't make the claim.

Why is that relevant? You are obviously just baiting something to argue about.

But here's my answer. I doubt you'll like it.

I've lived in 6 different states...Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and South Florida. I've seen the different cultures of those areas and I can compare how certain types of people have acted. Here's why that matters to me:

I doubt you're aware, but about 7 years back while living in Arizona, I was involved in a car accident. It was pretty bad and as a result I am permanently scarred. I have burn scars on my face and arms, I walk with a limp, and I lost nearly all of my hearing. When I was living in AZ, I found that when I went out in public, people sometimes stared and always treated me differently. I absolutely hate that.

Down here the culture is different. I suspect it's because of the hispanic culture being so dominant, but people don't really care about what others are all about. Nobody looks twice (or at least it's rare). They simply don't care. I feel like people could walk around with underwear on their head and nobody would even notice, let alone say something.

It's like being on island time. It's just more relaxed. The rat race culture of the north is muted here. People just don't care. And that attitude carries over into other areas of life. There's a very "do your thing" vibe down here. I dig it.

There. You have my answer. I'm sure you won't accept it, but that's okay. Do your thing.

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Jgil316 · 11-03-2020, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

My wife and I got married about two weeks ago and she still hasn't received her paperwork back for her name change, so we were a bit worried if we'd run into any issues this morning. Due to COVID, she had to mail in her drivers license, so the only form of ID she had is a university ID, along with our marriage certificate, and her voter registration ID card.

I was standing in line next to her as we were getting signed in and the people were pretty thorough checking the documentation to make sure it was legit.

Congrats on the Marriage!!!!!!

Astros19 · 11-03-2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Wade Mulroy

My wife and I got married about two weeks ago and she still hasn't received her paperwork back for her name change, so we were a bit worried if we'd run into any issues this morning. Due to COVID, she had to mail in her drivers license, so the only form of ID she had is a university ID, along with our marriage certificate, and her voter registration ID card.

I was standing in line next to her as we were getting signed in and the people were pretty thorough checking the documentation to make sure it was legit.

Don't tell fungi, he'll just call you a liar.
Thanks for doing your duty!

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Boo · 11-03-2020, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Ianhatcher

The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe these idiots might vote out the only person that was going to take us on because we unleashed a virus on the world and killed over 200k of them, what luck lol"

You really can't make this whole situation up.

The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe they let their citizens vote however they want to vote"

Wade Mulroy · 11-03-2020, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Jgil316

Congrats on the Marriage!!!!!!

Thank you, it's been great!

We had to obviously revamp our original 250+ person church wedding to a family-only, outdoor ceremony due to COVID. Happy to report everything went smoothly and no one in attendance got sick as a result, which is a relief. We aren't partiers at all, so the lack of any booze and dancing at the reception helped.

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Originally Posted by Astros19

Don't tell fungi, he'll just call you a liar.
Thanks for doing your duty!

You as well! Being a Missourian, even though any presidential election is basically automatic for the state, I definitely want to appreciate the freedoms we have in America, because a lot of people would love to have the right to elect their government officials. Furthermore, the state and local elections are what I care about more anyway.

NeedChapmans · 11-03-2020, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedChapmans

9am Marion county update. STILL GOOD.

Dem turnout in Marion county at this moment 64.66%
Rep turnout in Marion county at this moment 67.17%

1.31% gain for Dems
2.53% gain for Reps

The goal was to have R+5 in this county by the end of the night; we may be well past that if this trend continues to hold. 10 hours of voting left (will die down after lunch). But the same trends are true in every county.

10am Marion county update. STILL GOOD.

Dem turnout in Marion county at this moment 66.02%
Rep turnout in Marion county at this moment 69.85%

1.36% gain for Dems
2.68% gain for Reps

JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Boo

The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe they let their citizens vote however they want to vote"

Lol. Excellent

Post Of The Day candidate, imo.

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mnvikingstwins · 11-03-2020, 10:04 AM

Had to leave my jersey and hat in car

In the polling place, you cannot display campaign T-shirts, buttons or literature which relate to specific candidates, official political parties, or ballot questions on the ballot that day."

coachnip13 · 11-03-2020, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRachel

Why is that relevant? You are obviously just baiting something to argue about.

The relevance of me not making the claim is that I asked you to support your claim.

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Originally Posted by JustRachel

But here's my answer. I doubt you'll like it.

I've lived in 6 different states...Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and South Florida. I've seen the different cultures of those areas and I can compare how certain types of people have acted. Here's why that matters to me:

I doubt you're aware, but about 7 years back while living in Arizona, I was involved in a car accident. It was pretty bad and as a result I am permanently scarred. I have burn scars on my face and arms, I walk with a limp, and I lost nearly all of my hearing. When I was living in AZ, I found that when I went out in public, people sometimes stared and always treated me differently. I absolutely hate that.

Down here the culture is different. I suspect it's because of the hispanic culture being so dominant, but people don't really care about what others are all about. Nobody looks twice (or at least it's rare). They simply don't care. I feel like people could walk around with underwear on their head and nobody would even notice, let alone say something.

It's like being on island time. It's just more relaxed. The rat race culture of the north is muted here. People just don't care. And that attitude carries over into other areas of life. There's a very "do your thing" vibe down here. I dig it.

There. You have my answer. I'm sure you won't accept it, but that's okay. Do your thing.

Thank you. You have trashed the rest of Florida along the way. How is South Florida better than Sarasota, or Gainesville, or Pensacola?

mnvikingstwins · 11-03-2020, 10:06 AM

General - Biden -170
Florida - Trump -180
Pennsylvania - Biden -180

JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

The relevance of me not making the claim is that I asked you to support your claim.

Thank you. You have trashed the rest of Florida along the way. How is South Florida better than Sarasota, or Gainesville, or Pensacola?

Didn't I just answer that?

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coachnip13 · 11-03-2020, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JustRachel

Didn't I just answer that?

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"I've lived in 6 different states...Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and South Florida. "

I don't see where you said you have lived in other parts of Florida.

JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by coachnip13

"I've lived in 6 different states...Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Texas, Arizona, and South Florida. "

I don't see where you said you have lived in other parts of Florida.

No, you didn't see that. Your point?

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Astros19 · 11-03-2020, 10:09 AM

Can we get a new poll up?
Something along the line of should a new sub forum be made just for Coach and Rachel?
I vote yes.

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lionsfan20 · 11-03-2020, 10:09 AM

Arrived at my polling place 10 minutes before it opened. Line was a bit longer than 2016 even with social distancing factored in. Took about an hour for my wife and I total.

Funny thing my wife asked while in line. This is her first time. "So do we just show id then get a ballot and vote?" I lol'd and said "you would think, that would make sense right?" No no you just tell them your name and address sign your name and vote away! Needless to say she was a bit shocked. Seems like that opens the door for a lot of fraud she said. Yes it sure does.

Because having some sort of proof in any form of ID that is just absurd and it's voter suppression.

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JustRachel · 11-03-2020, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Astros19

Can we get a new poll up?
Something along the line of should a new sub forum be made just for Coach and Rachel?
I vote yes.

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It wouldn't be necessary if he just wouldn't ask the same question a dozen times after it was answered.

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View Poll Results: Who wins these elections? (you can pick multiple)
Donald Trump	44	53.66%
Joe Biden	38	46.34%
Trump Wins Florida	44	53.66%
Biden Wins Florida	16	19.51%
Trump Wins Georgia	44	53.66%
Biden Wins Georgia	12	14.63%
Trump Wins Ohio	43	52.44%
Biden Wins Ohio	16	19.51%
Trump Wins Pennsylvania	27	32.93%
Biden Wins Pennsylvania	34	41.46%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 82. You may not vote on this poll

11-03-2020, 09:41 AM	#55429
NeedChapmans Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 31,800 ProspectCincy NeedChapmans	9:41 am ET; Republicans have now passed Democrats in total ballots cast in the Florida election. They've made up the 110,000 vote deficit in the first 2.6 hours. The pace will slow; because it HAS to. But it's an amazing start for Red. __________________ It is my legal right to freely profit from the notoriety of people who are actively suffering and possibly even dying and for a few hundred dollars I will gladly seek to maximize those profits.

11-03-2020, 09:47 AM	#55431
Boo Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: PA Posts: 56,061 klay22	Cumberland County PA, which Trump won by more than 20k votes in 2016, might not have all mail in votes counted until the end of the week. __________________ I have found that flicking through a few threads on my smartphone is a great way to pass some time while "stocking the pond."Hairy 6/7/12 “ I feel you, brother. Welcome to East Berlin, circa 1963.” Hairy 5/9/20

11-03-2020, 10:09 AM	#55449
lionsfan20 Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 7,563 frankieheimann frankieheimann	Arrived at my polling place 10 minutes before it opened. Line was a bit longer than 2016 even with social distancing factored in. Took about an hour for my wife and I total. Funny thing my wife asked while in line. This is her first time. "So do we just show id then get a ballot and vote?" I lol'd and said "you would think, that would make sense right?" No no you just tell them your name and address sign your name and vote away! Needless to say she was a bit shocked. Seems like that opens the door for a lot of fraud she said. Yes it sure does. Because having some sort of proof in any form of ID that is just absurd and it's voter suppression. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk __________________ I collect Exquisite, Triple Threads, National Treasures, Five star and SP Barry Sanders stuff.

11-03-2020, 09:48 AM	#55432
Ianhatcher Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,958 ian5555	The Chinese must be sitting around thinking "I can't believe these idiots might vote out the only person that was going to take us on because we unleashed a virus on the world and killed over 200k of them, what luck lol" You really can't make this whole situation up.

11-03-2020, 10:04 AM	#55442
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,191 ski_4 ski_4	Had to leave my jersey and hat in car In the polling place, you cannot display campaign T-shirts, buttons or literature which relate to specific candidates, official political parties, or ballot questions on the ballot that day."

11-03-2020, 10:06 AM	#55444
mnvikingstwins Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 42,191 ski_4 ski_4	General - Biden -170 Florida - Trump -180 Pennsylvania - Biden -180

11-03-2020, 10:09 AM	#55448
Astros19 Member Join Date: May 2015 Posts: 5,994	Can we get a new poll up? Something along the line of should a new sub forum be made just for Coach and Rachel? I vote yes. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk