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2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! [update pg 61: Joe Biden elected 46th POTUS]

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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#161 » by Clyde_Style » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:40 am

stuporman wrote:Isn't it interesting how Trump files lawsuits because he wants to stop the counting of ballots in states he has a lead but not stop the count in ones he's behind....it's almost as if he's trying to meddle in the election so it isn't fair....hmm


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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#164 » by mpharris36 » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:43 am

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Good John James is a disingenuous hack.


do you have something specifically against James or his background or just because all republicans are hacks?


Just as a point of reference Republicans in Congress are all disingenuous hacks. Except for Mitch McConnell, he knows he’s a piece of **** and owns the villain role. John James 2000% kissed Trump’s ass and would have been another Trump acolyte. Also the fact that he was ducking the debate Peters because he’d have to defend his position on healthcare is weak.


thank you for the clarification
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#165 » by Pointgod » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:44 am

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He’s actually filed lawsuits to stop in states where he’s behind as well. Just proves how **** stupid he is


I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


No that makes no sense. Both the Democrats and GOP have Poll watchers who are there to observe the count. Why would Trump’s people need to show up? It’s flinging **** at the wall to please Trump. Hope they got paid up front.
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#166 » by stuporman » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:44 am

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He’s actually filed lawsuits to stop in states where he’s behind as well. Just proves how **** stupid he is


I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


So it wasn't to stop the counting like was said? I know he probably filed suits all over just to have the process started for whatever challenges he has available but WI and MI finished pretty quickly to short circuit that particular aspect.
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#167 » by Clyde_Style » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:45 am

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Pointgod wrote:
He’s actually filed lawsuits to stop in states where he’s behind as well. Just proves how **** stupid he is


I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


This is idiotic. You don't get to stand over poll workers and validate every one of their actions. Seriously man, this is incredibly stupid. The states certify themselves. If you're going to challenge the results you would do it AFTER the tally is made in order to litigate for a recount, but to do it during the count with the presupposition that YOU, the candidate, should have your proxies validate the counting process as it happening is m0r0nic. Even if you did get a recount, it still has to observed by mediating parties, not your partisan stand-ins.
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#168 » by mpharris36 » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:46 am

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stuporman wrote:
I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


No that makes no sense. Both the Democrats and GOP have Poll watchers who are there to observe the count. Why would Trump’s people need to show up? It’s flinging **** at the wall to please Trump. Hope they got paid up front.


Of course its flinging sh*t against the wall. That is what he does. But trump doesn't trust anyone even his own people so I could buy it :lol:
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Post#169 » by Knick4Real » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:46 am

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Good point!


With Trump out of the way, Senators would be able to vote their conscience instead of being fearful of a Trump backlash.

Imagine an unfiltered Trump getting in yo ass. I dont believe for a second that citizen trump will be quiet or that he wont have an influence on what his party does.


This is the realest isht right here. Trump has 38% (or whatever it is) of the country believing and following whatever he says or whatever idea he pushes, without any critical examination or thought. There's zero chance he walks away from all that adulation.

He's going to pardon everyone, maybe even himself somehow, get comfortable somewhere, and then wile out with no checks or a modicum of restraint for the next four years, roiling politics from the outside and invigorating the 38%, before running again in 2024 (or having one of his sons run as his proxy).


Trump might be able to get a pardon that excuses him from federal charges -- but presidential pardons have ZERO effect on state charges. NY State has been waiting YEARS for him to be a regular citizen again so they can put him behind bars for myriad state crimes. Unless they all accept his collect calls from jail, he won't be able to communicate much with his MAGA fanatics while behind bars.
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Post#170 » by stuporman » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:46 am

AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.
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Post#171 » by mpharris36 » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:46 am

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stuporman wrote:
I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


This is idiotic. You don't get to stand over poll workers and validate every one of their actions. Seriously man, this is incredibly stupid. The states certify themselves. If you're going to challenge the results you would do it AFTER the tally is made in order to litigate for a recount, but to do it during the count with the presupposition that YOU, the candidate, should have your proxies validate the counting process as it happening is m0r0nic. Even if you did get a recount, it still has to observed by mediating parties, not your partisan stand-ins.


I agree with you
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Post#172 » by Pointgod » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:49 am

stuporman wrote:AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.


I’m feeling good about Georgia too
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Post#173 » by Clyde_Style » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:49 am

Knick4Real wrote:
SelbyCobra wrote:
Oscirus wrote:Imagine an unfiltered Trump getting in yo ass. I dont believe for a second that citizen trump will be quiet or that he wont have an influence on what his party does.


This is the realest isht right here. Trump has 38% (or whatever it is) of the country believing and following whatever he says or whatever idea he pushes, without any critical examination or thought. There's zero chance he walks away from all that adulation.

He's going to pardon everyone, maybe even himself somehow, get comfortable somewhere, and then wile out with no checks or a modicum of restraint for the next four years, roiling politics from the outside and invigorating the 38%, before running again in 2024 (or having one of his sons run as his proxy).


Trump might be able to get a pardon that excuses him from federal charges -- but presidential pardons have ZERO effect on state charges. NY State has been waiting YEARS for him to be a regular citizen again so they can put him behind bars for myriad state crimes. Unless they all accept his collect calls from jail, he won't be able to communicate much with his MAGA fanatics while behind bars.


Let me tell you something, NY State has a RICO dossier on Trump that stacks five stories high going back over three decades. It is public knowledge they were running wires on this criminal decades ago. He was busted for money laundering through his AC casinos and somehow he got off with a slap of the wrist and a fine. Once they charge him, he's done. They have enough to put him away for several lifetimes.
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Post#174 » by DaGawd » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:49 am

stuporman wrote:AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.

Isn’t AZ already called?
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Post#175 » by Pointgod » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:50 am

stuporman wrote:AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.


Yup I think the update my put AZ away.
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Post#176 » by Clyde_Style » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:51 am

Pointgod wrote:
mpharris36 wrote:
stuporman wrote:
I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


No that makes no sense. Both the Democrats and GOP have Poll watchers who are there to observe the count. Why would Trump’s people need to show up? It’s flinging **** at the wall to please Trump. Hope they got paid up front.


The lawyers are feasting on the last of Trump campaign funds. They better have gotten paid up front though or they won't see a dime.
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#177 » by mpharris36 » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:51 am

stuporman wrote:
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stuporman wrote:
I think he intended to when he was ahead but by morning he wasn't then didn't and instead turned to recount efforts but I'm only going on what I read online so I have no direct source for evidence.


to my understanding I think the lawsuits are for them to temporarily stop the counting until they can have there people verify they are legit. I don't believe he has any leg to stand on and states I don't believe have to comply unless the lawsuit is successful but I don't think the lawsuits are just to stop counting. Just wanted to clear that up.


So it wasn't to stop the counting like was said? I know he probably filed suits all over just to have the process started for whatever challenges he has available but WI and MI finished pretty quickly to short circuit that particular aspect.


There are a few different lawsuits out there but McEnany came on and said they essentially want to pause the counting in some of these areas (I think GA) was referenced specifically until they get there people down there to watch. I think its throwing sh*t against a wall which someone said and wont work but this was to be expected by him...he for 24 hours straight has been going at the only network that backs him in Fox for there Arizona call so he really at this point is taking on everyone and losing right now :lol:
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Post#178 » by stuporman » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:51 am

I just realized the AZ legalized cannabis before NY...am I in bizarro world?

....and wtf NY get it together for Wingo's sake I know he's thousands of years old but I think he'd like to get at least one legal puff in before he dies because he may not have much time left.
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Post#179 » by Pointgod » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:51 am

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stuporman wrote:AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.

Isn’t AZ already called?


Fox News decision desk called it last night but apparently Republicans are holding out hope
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Re: 2020 Presidential Election Thread: IT'S THE FINAL (vote) COUNTDOWN! 

Post#180 » by mpharris36 » Thu Nov 5, 2020 1:52 am

DaGawd wrote:
stuporman wrote:AZ update coming within the hour, might even be called I guess.

Isn’t AZ already called?


it was but there was a blip in terms of there were more votes to be counted then orignially assumed...most think it wont change the results...Fox hasn't come off there call from last night even with the news that new votes weren't accounted for.
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