BruceVC Posted October 30 Posted October 30 10 hours ago, uuuhhii said: even 5 percent of project 2025 will change the world forever great depression drag half of the world down with it this time global economy are far more connected effect will be felt anywhere someone can buy canned food And again can you give examples of what you mean? Project 2025 is 900 page document, Im interested in what you think Trump will implement that will impact the entire world and could even create another great depression? Just 2-3 examples for clarity and be specific? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
rjshae Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Election ad spending in the US is $10 billion this year. Yep, we spent more than DJT's net worth on this circus. Fun times. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
BruceVC Posted November 2 Posted November 2 https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4956319-trump-says-hell-let-rfk-jr-go-wild-on-health-and-food-in-potential-second-term/ This is a few days old "Former President Trump said Sunday that he would let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild” in dealing with issues related to food, medicine and health in a potential second administration. I’m going to let him go wild on health. I’m going to let him go wild on the food. I’m going to let him go wild on the medicines,” Trump told supporters at Madison Square Garden. " @Lexx This is a good example of how Trump could really harm and erode a US institution like health. Put an anti-vaxxer in charge Its so absurd you must laugh "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Lexx Posted November 2 Posted November 2 Nah, can't laugh about this anymore. It was funny like 5 years ago, now it's just sad. 2 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
Malcador Posted November 4 Posted November 4 https://apnews.com/article/musk-million-sweepstakes-lottery-pennsylvania-krasner-4f683c48eb7dcc57f183e54ef16e7320 The grift never quits 1 Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
rjshae Posted November 4 Posted November 4 Meanwhile, prepare to have more cavities and rotten teeth for your kids: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would seek to remove fluoride from water if elected 1 "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
Hurlshort Posted November 4 Posted November 4 2 hours ago, rjshae said: Meanwhile, prepare to have more cavities and rotten teeth for your kids: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would seek to remove fluoride from water if elected Thankfully it is typically done on a local level, not a federal level, so it's unlikely that these two will have much power over such things. Which I'm going to repeat, is a big reason to worry less about the Presidential outcome and more about your local measures
rjshae Posted November 5 Posted November 5 7 hours ago, Hurlshort said: Thankfully it is typically done on a local level, not a federal level, so it's unlikely that these two will have much power over such things. Which I'm going to repeat, is a big reason to worry less about the Presidential outcome and more about your local measures Yes, if it happens it is more likely to occur in red states. Georgia, Kentucky, and Nebraska have bills in the works to ban the practice of floridating the water supply. They should provide useful political experiments. "It has just been discovered that research causes cancer in rats."
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/california-governor-signs-law-to-ban-local-voter-id-requirements/ I initially assumed this was fake news but its real and I dont understand why California would pass a law specifically making it illegal around voter id requirements? This is the story and justification below " California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed a bill into law on Thursday that bars local governments from enacting laws to require residents to show a valid form of identification in order to vote. " The right to freely cast your vote is the foundation of our democracy and Huntington Beach’s voter ID policy flies in the face of this principle,” Bonta said in a statement at the time the lawsuit was filed. “State election law already contains robust voter ID requirements with strong protections to prevent voter fraud, while ensuring that every eligible voter can cast their ballot without hardship. Imposing unnecessary obstacles to voter participation disproportionately burdens low-income voters, voters of color, young or elderly voters, and people with disabilities.” But what stops someone pretending to be someone they not and how do you vote? I assume you need to be registered which requires your ID and proof of citizenship and then you arrive on the day to vote. But how do you then confirm you are the person. Does California use a voters role? @Hurlshort I assume you understand this logic? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Gorth Posted November 5 Author Posted November 5 1 minute ago, BruceVC said: I assume you understand this logic? I know it wasn't directed at me, but you don't have to use more than a couple of the grey cells to figure out its a reverse uno on the law that introduced id requirements. Unregistered and illegal migrants can vote if ID isn't required (and they usually vote democratic). Same shenanigans when people in power resort to gerrymandering (i.e. vote rigging) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering 1 “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 4 minutes ago, Gorth said: I know it wasn't directed at me, but you don't have to use more than a couple of the grey cells to figure out its a reverse uno on the law that introduced id requirements. Unregistered and illegal migrants can vote if ID isn't required (and they usually vote democratic). Same shenanigans when people in power resort to gerrymandering (i.e. vote rigging) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering I honestly dont understand how you can vote without ID as confirmation of who you are In South Africa we have a voters role and you first need to register on that and then on the day you vote you need to produce a form of acceptable ID which they check against the voters role. And then you get a permanent mark, for a few days, on your thumb and then you vote. It has some criticism but its a good system and ensures legitimacy around our voting system but it does require identification on the day you cast your vote How would this work in California specifically? Do they have a voters role and then do you just arrive and say " Im person X " and you can vote The article mentions " State election law already contains robust voter ID requirements with strong protections to prevent voter fraud" What Im asking is " what robust voter ID requirements " if you dont need to produce an ID on the day you vote Im sure Im misunderstanding it which is why Im looking for clarity? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
ShadySands Posted November 5 Posted November 5 It's a solution to a problem that literally doesn't exist and any extra burdens you start adding have a chilling effect, especially on the groups mentioned. Plus our country has a history of this kind of thing so it's just a new spin on an old classic. 1 1 Free games updated 3/4/21
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Just now, ShadySands said: It's a solution to a problem that literally doesn't exist and any extra burdens you start adding have a chilling effect, especially on the groups mentioned. Plus our country has a history of this kind of thing so it's just a new spin on an old classic. Thats fine but that doesn't answer my question Does California use a voters role and if you arrive on the day to vote do you just need to say " Im person X " and then they just confirm your name on the voters role and you can vote? And if thats true how do you get into the voters role? Do you not need ID for that "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Lexx Posted November 5 Posted November 5 (edited) 13 hours ago, Malcador said: https://apnews.com/article/musk-million-sweepstakes-lottery-pennsylvania-krasner-4f683c48eb7dcc57f183e54ef16e7320 The grift never quits "“We’re going to be awarding a million dollars randomly to people who have signed the petition every day from now until the election,” Musk vowed." "Musk’s lawyers said the winners are paid spokespeople and not chosen by chance" literally what. How can this even exist. Please someone tell me that nobody actually falls for this. Edited November 5 by Lexx "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
ShadySands Posted November 5 Posted November 5 2 minutes ago, BruceVC said: To register online you will need Your California driver license or California identification card number, The last four digits of your social security number and Your date of birth. Your information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve a copy of your DMV signature. If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote. However, you will need to take additional steps to complete your voter registration. How to get on the voter roll. 1 Free games updated 3/4/21
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 4 minutes ago, ShadySands said: How to get on the voter roll. Thanks and this is relevant and makes sense But now on the day of voting, I am registered to vote and I arrive to vote. My name is on the voters role but I dont need to produce ID as confirmation of that person? Whats stopping me saying " Im Hurlshot and voting Trump" I realize this would not apply to many people but it just seems like such an unusual way of not ensuring basic voting credibility? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
ShadySands Posted November 5 Posted November 5 (edited) I have no idea what they do when they arrive in person as I've never voted in California but I think they get mostly get their ballots mailed to them and then they mail them back or have drop boxes like we do in Colorado. But please, please refer to my first post. Do you really think hundreds of thousands or millions of illegal immigrants, for the first time ever, are going to put themselves under extra scrutiny and risk serious charges from the government just to go vote? While also having at least the names of just as many people who registered but they know aren't going to show up to vote, otherwise they'd be found out real quick, in a state where it doesn't even matter? Why is this an issue? Is it the principle of the thing or something? I don't get it but I'm genuinely curious. It has never happened in recent history and I have no idea about the beforefore times but I doubt it. If this is now moving to the swing states next then I'm out because please read my first post. Edited November 5 by ShadySands 1 Free games updated 3/4/21
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 11 minutes ago, ShadySands said: I have no idea what they do when they arrive as I've never voted in California but please, please refer to my first post. Do you really think hundreds of thousands or millions of illegal immigrants, for the first time ever, are going to put themselves under extra scrutiny and risk serious charges from the government just to go vote? While also having at least the names of just as many people who registered but they know aren't going to show up to vote, otherwise they'd be found out real quick, in a state where it doesn't even matter? Why is this an issue? Is it the principle of the thing or something? I don't get it but I'm genuinely curious. It has never happened in recent history and I have no idea about the before times but I doubt it. If this is now moving to the swing states xt then I'm out because please read my first post. Its not an unusual voting requirement to have ID checks on the day of voting, I always assumed this was normal and I am sure if you ask anyone on this thread who votes outside the US they are required to produce ID. But I might be wrong and maybe its not expected in other countries? I see there are several states that dont require ID checks https://thehill.com/homenews/4969868-states-require-aid-vote-in-person/ The remaining states and Washington, D.C., do not require any documentation to vote at the polls: California Hawaii Illinois Maine Maryland Massachusetts Minnesota Nevada New Jersey New Mexico New York Pennsylvania Vermont Its not about principle. ID verification is used to check you are who you say you are on the voters roll Its one way to ensure you dont have a type of voting fraud 1 "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Lexx Posted November 5 Posted November 5 So, how many hours until we know who won? "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 57 minutes ago, Lexx said: So, how many hours until we know who won? As usual it could take several days, especially if its close and swing states take there time Do you need to produce ID verification to vote in Germany? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Lexx Posted November 5 Posted November 5 18 minutes ago, BruceVC said: As usual it could take several days Noooo, just let it end already. 18 minutes ago, BruceVC said: Do you need to produce ID verification to vote in Germany? You should have it with you, but I never needed to show it. You have a slip of paper with a number on it, your name, address, and the location where you go to vote. You bring that there, they check their lists, mark you down, then you get the voting paper, walk to a booth, fill it out, deliver it back, done. 1 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
BruceVC Posted November 5 Posted November 5 29 minutes ago, Lexx said: Noooo, just let it end already. You should have it with you, but I never needed to show it. You have a slip of paper with a number on it, your name, address, and the location where you go to vote. You bring that there, they check their lists, mark you down, then you get the voting paper, walk to a booth, fill it out, deliver it back, done. And the slip of paper with the number is that a print out linked to the voters role? And I assume it doesnt have a photo so you could also theoretically be someone else than the actual person? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Lexx Posted November 5 Posted November 5 Sure, anyone can go with it. But if they ask for your ID and it doesn't match, you're f'd. 1 "only when you no-life you can exist forever, because what does not live cannot die."
Also gorgon Posted November 5 Posted November 5 If you wanted exacting ID checks for voting, a drivers license or a passport would have to be free. If it isn't, then you have just excluded people living in poverty from voting. This is a common republican tactic, putting up extra barriers with a specific demographic in mind. Of course illegal immigrants can't vote. 2
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