2024 US Election - Predictions

MayDay10

Tim Simmons said:

I'd also say once Trump is gone and the GOP starts to lean traditional in order to win back the middle voters, you'll get less "pure evil" general accusations and just the normal 'morally evil' accusations. 

I'm hoping.  The irony is, the once radical-left 46-year-old me would probably get on board with a lot of the traditional conservative ideals.

My gut says Trump's ego will not compel him to push a successor to his movement, not even his kids.  This is his thing and he wants nobody to come close to it.  Several people will vie to collect his coalition, but it will probably fall flat and people will fracture. To be Trump is a perfect storm of bombast, narcissism, and complete lack of self-awareness.  It cannot be replicated
Most Republicans in Washington want to be rid of this guy, but cant openly admit it or do anything about it because its political suicide.  If they get a chance, they will pounce and wipe this away.  

What I would like, is if we could somehow split into 4 parties.  Religious right, Conservatives, Middle-Left, and Extreme-left.  Go toward a ranked-choice voting system, and scrap/re-work the electoral college.  I would also expand the Supreme Court and tag some controls/term limits on there (term limits in congress too).  Allow the executive branch to nominate like 3 justices each term, and they serve for 20 years or something like that.
I would also consider making the president a single 6 year term.  That way, the first term isnt 75% campaigning.  Work the congressional terms around to make them true referendums on the president.  

Bentleyspop

The Juggler said:

lindamarie73 said:

gimmesometruth27 said:

lindamarie73 said:

The Juggler said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

What worries me is that (swedish) betting places has Harris at 2.30 and Trump at 1.70

I would not put much stock in any of the betting markets

Have you ever heard the saying FOLLOW THE $$$$??? Probably not since it’s obvious many of y’all don’t have much of it…. Sleep well, Mahalo

you sound nervous. get your shots in while you can.

Care to put some real skin in the game??? If that dipshit Commila wins I go away for a year, if The Orangeman wins you go away for a year…
I already know the answer since it’s obvious you don’t have much going on in your world other then this forum and you can’t be that confident…L

Seems like ol' linda here is contemplating leaving the country if Harris wins..

Is there a Ritz-Carlton in Moscow?

darwinstheory

Bentleyspop said:

The Juggler said:

lindamarie73 said:

gimmesometruth27 said:

lindamarie73 said:

The Juggler said:

Spiritual_Chaos said:

What worries me is that (swedish) betting places has Harris at 2.30 and Trump at 1.70

I would not put much stock in any of the betting markets

Have you ever heard the saying FOLLOW THE $$$$??? Probably not since it’s obvious many of y’all don’t have much of it…. Sleep well, Mahalo

you sound nervous. get your shots in while you can.

Care to put some real skin in the game??? If that dipshit Commila wins I go away for a year, if The Orangeman wins you go away for a year…
I already know the answer since it’s obvious you don’t have much going on in your world other then this forum and you can’t be that confident…L

Seems like ol' linda here is contemplating leaving the country if Harris wins..

Is there a Ritz-Carlton in Moscow?

I laughed. 

The Juggler

lindamarie73 said:

bootlegger10 said:

brianlux said:

bootlegger10 said:

Regardless of who wins, I am leaving the country on Wednesday.  

Kamala will win.  Crazy that it is this close and how the far right has destroyed the party.  Mitt Romney could have easily beat Kamala, but someone like that won’t beat Trump because of the far right buffoons.

If you go, I'll say "Good luck and bon voyage."  On the other hand, if you stay, why not become active in the Republican party and be a part of a movement that is sorely needed to make that party viable again?  And remember, these things go in cycles.  I really doubt the far right will not dominate the Republican party forever.  Maybe consider being a part of the change.

And I'm not saying that being an ex-patriot is a horrible things. I know or have known a number of ex-pats and some seem happy, and others not much.   Really, unless you're really wealthy or well connected, it kind of a crap shoot.  I don't have the stats, but it seems to me the majority of ex-pats end up returning.  Seems like a lot of trouble for what could turn out to be a money drain and for an extended leave.

Although I would love to retire to Europe (which could be a ticking time bomb), I am just referring to my trip to New Zealand to see Pearl Jam on Friday.  Funny timing.

i do hope the Republican Party can reform to less crazy.  Maybe even add a few other viable parties to break up this two party crap.

Good on ya, see ya out there on the 10th in NZ.   Keep an eye out for a small blond w/ a guy 6’6 most likely wearing his Cubs hat he always wears at PJ shows.  Safe travels, it’s gonna be awesome few weeks down under….hope you surf!! 

lindamarie73

The Juggler said:

lindamarie73 said:

bootlegger10 said:

brianlux said:

bootlegger10 said:

Regardless of who wins, I am leaving the country on Wednesday.  

Kamala will win.  Crazy that it is this close and how the far right has destroyed the party.  Mitt Romney could have easily beat Kamala, but someone like that won’t beat Trump because of the far right buffoons.

If you go, I'll say "Good luck and bon voyage."  On the other hand, if you stay, why not become active in the Republican party and be a part of a movement that is sorely needed to make that party viable again?  And remember, these things go in cycles.  I really doubt the far right will not dominate the Republican party forever.  Maybe consider being a part of the change.

And I'm not saying that being an ex-patriot is a horrible things. I know or have known a number of ex-pats and some seem happy, and others not much.   Really, unless you're really wealthy or well connected, it kind of a crap shoot.  I don't have the stats, but it seems to me the majority of ex-pats end up returning.  Seems like a lot of trouble for what could turn out to be a money drain and for an extended leave.

Although I would love to retire to Europe (which could be a ticking time bomb), I am just referring to my trip to New Zealand to see Pearl Jam on Friday.  Funny timing.

i do hope the Republican Party can reform to less crazy.  Maybe even add a few other viable parties to break up this two party crap.

Good on ya, see ya out there on the 10th in NZ.   Keep an eye out for a small blond w/ a guy 6’6 most likely wearing his Cubs hat he always wears at PJ shows.  Safe travels, it’s gonna be awesome few weeks down under….hope you surf!! 

What’s wrong w/ this beautiful woman?  Keep your hate and misogynistic ways to yourself …

Gern Blansten

lindamarie73 said:

The Juggler said:

lindamarie73 said:

bootlegger10 said:

brianlux said:

bootlegger10 said:

Regardless of who wins, I am leaving the country on Wednesday.  

Kamala will win.  Crazy that it is this close and how the far right has destroyed the party.  Mitt Romney could have easily beat Kamala, but someone like that won’t beat Trump because of the far right buffoons.

If you go, I'll say "Good luck and bon voyage."  On the other hand, if you stay, why not become active in the Republican party and be a part of a movement that is sorely needed to make that party viable again?  And remember, these things go in cycles.  I really doubt the far right will not dominate the Republican party forever.  Maybe consider being a part of the change.

And I'm not saying that being an ex-patriot is a horrible things. I know or have known a number of ex-pats and some seem happy, and others not much.   Really, unless you're really wealthy or well connected, it kind of a crap shoot.  I don't have the stats, but it seems to me the majority of ex-pats end up returning.  Seems like a lot of trouble for what could turn out to be a money drain and for an extended leave.

Although I would love to retire to Europe (which could be a ticking time bomb), I am just referring to my trip to New Zealand to see Pearl Jam on Friday.  Funny timing.

i do hope the Republican Party can reform to less crazy.  Maybe even add a few other viable parties to break up this two party crap.

Good on ya, see ya out there on the 10th in NZ.   Keep an eye out for a small blond w/ a guy 6’6 most likely wearing his Cubs hat he always wears at PJ shows.  Safe travels, it’s gonna be awesome few weeks down under….hope you surf!! 

What’s wrong w/ this beautiful woman?  Keep your hate and misogynistic ways to yourself …

The nazi hat for one...

Tim Simmons

She’s wearing it crooked too. Is she in a gang? Seems threatening 

The Juggler

lindamarie73 said:

The Juggler said:

lindamarie73 said:

bootlegger10 said:

brianlux said:

bootlegger10 said:

Regardless of who wins, I am leaving the country on Wednesday.  

Kamala will win.  Crazy that it is this close and how the far right has destroyed the party.  Mitt Romney could have easily beat Kamala, but someone like that won’t beat Trump because of the far right buffoons.

If you go, I'll say "Good luck and bon voyage."  On the other hand, if you stay, why not become active in the Republican party and be a part of a movement that is sorely needed to make that party viable again?  And remember, these things go in cycles.  I really doubt the far right will not dominate the Republican party forever.  Maybe consider being a part of the change.

And I'm not saying that being an ex-patriot is a horrible things. I know or have known a number of ex-pats and some seem happy, and others not much.   Really, unless you're really wealthy or well connected, it kind of a crap shoot.  I don't have the stats, but it seems to me the majority of ex-pats end up returning.  Seems like a lot of trouble for what could turn out to be a money drain and for an extended leave.

Although I would love to retire to Europe (which could be a ticking time bomb), I am just referring to my trip to New Zealand to see Pearl Jam on Friday.  Funny timing.

i do hope the Republican Party can reform to less crazy.  Maybe even add a few other viable parties to break up this two party crap.

Good on ya, see ya out there on the 10th in NZ.   Keep an eye out for a small blond w/ a guy 6’6 most likely wearing his Cubs hat he always wears at PJ shows.  Safe travels, it’s gonna be awesome few weeks down under….hope you surf!! 

What’s wrong w/ this beautiful woman?  Keep your hate and misogynistic ways to yourself …

Bentleyspop

Tim Simmons said:

She’s wearing it crooked too. Is she in a gang? Seems threatening 

Its a klan not a gang

cutz

mickeyrat said:

Gern Blansten said:

mickeyrat said:

got ourselves a line this time. 25 or so outside. prob close to same inside to check in give or take. couldnt say yet after check in.

I forgot that there is a polling place right next to my house. Not mine for some reason...mine is a mile away.

There was no one in line outside and no foot traffic other than one guy I saw walking in. Weird. Of course I'm in Red Meat, IN.

approx 60 or so after check in. 12 machines here.

no issues with voters. one woman had a medical issue. was taken out on stretcher. dont think she voted yet. appeared like a poll worker was addressing the non-vote after check in.

I went to where I vote and I was told it's 3-4 hours to vote. 

Lady in front of me said she's NEVER seen it like this and she's been voting in this Town for many years. Usually takes no more then 10 minutes. I recently moved to this Town and this is my first time trying to vote.

Poll workers told me that it's 3 hours to vote , at least. And they also told me they're suppose to get more machines in as they only have 3. Where I live is the 2nd  most populated in the County so not sure why they only have 3 machines there.

gimmesometruth27

cutz said:

mickeyrat said:

Gern Blansten said:

mickeyrat said:

got ourselves a line this time. 25 or so outside. prob close to same inside to check in give or take. couldnt say yet after check in.

I forgot that there is a polling place right next to my house. Not mine for some reason...mine is a mile away.

There was no one in line outside and no foot traffic other than one guy I saw walking in. Weird. Of course I'm in Red Meat, IN.

approx 60 or so after check in. 12 machines here.

no issues with voters. one woman had a medical issue. was taken out on stretcher. dont think she voted yet. appeared like a poll worker was addressing the non-vote after check in.

I went to where I vote and I was told it's 3-4 hours to vote. 

Lady in front of me said she's NEVER seen it like this and she's been voting in this Town for many years. Usually takes no more then 10 minutes. I recently moved to this Town and this is my first time trying to vote.

Poll workers told me that it's 3 hours to vote , at least. And they also told me they're suppose to get more machines in as they only have 3. Where I live is the 2nd  most populated in the County so not sure why they only have 3 machines there.

what state?

Halifax2TheMax

Bentleyspop said:

Tim Simmons said:

She’s wearing it crooked too. Is she in a gang? Seems threatening 

Its a klan not a gang

It’s definitely a cult.

tbergs

gimmesometruth27 said:

cutz said:

mickeyrat said:

Gern Blansten said:

mickeyrat said:

got ourselves a line this time. 25 or so outside. prob close to same inside to check in give or take. couldnt say yet after check in.

I forgot that there is a polling place right next to my house. Not mine for some reason...mine is a mile away.

There was no one in line outside and no foot traffic other than one guy I saw walking in. Weird. Of course I'm in Red Meat, IN.

approx 60 or so after check in. 12 machines here.

no issues with voters. one woman had a medical issue. was taken out on stretcher. dont think she voted yet. appeared like a poll worker was addressing the non-vote after check in.

I went to where I vote and I was told it's 3-4 hours to vote. 

Lady in front of me said she's NEVER seen it like this and she's been voting in this Town for many years. Usually takes no more then 10 minutes. I recently moved to this Town and this is my first time trying to vote.

Poll workers told me that it's 3 hours to vote , at least. And they also told me they're suppose to get more machines in as they only have 3. Where I live is the 2nd  most populated in the County so not sure why they only have 3 machines there.

what state?

Is it WiMiPaGaAzNe?

lindamarie73

Halifax2TheMax said:

Bentleyspop said:

Tim Simmons said:

She’s wearing it crooked too. Is she in a gang? Seems threatening 

Its a klan not a gang

It’s definitely a cult.

Definitely a Kult..lol.  …part of me wants this oxygen thief to win so we can listen to her embarrass herself pretty much every time she opens her pie hole…
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBl7bSAROVJ/?igsh=ZmVvM211Z29haGNw

mickeyrat

and now for something completely different....

https://www.threads.net/@makingsenseofscience/post/DB_lRDMRPt9?xmt=AQGzULpa7AP2Tpe4qCeT3P_rQGysPrqrZ3OpBLXHWLNpjg

Tim Simmons

lindamarie73 said:

Halifax2TheMax said:

Bentleyspop said:

Tim Simmons said:

She’s wearing it crooked too. Is she in a gang? Seems threatening 

Its a klan not a gang

It’s definitely a cult.

Definitely a Kult..lol.  …part of me wants this oxygen thief to win so we can listen to her embarrass herself pretty much every time she opens her pie hole…
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBl7bSAROVJ/?igsh=ZmVvM211Z29haGNw

I am fine with this trade off and will take this bet 

brianlux

mickeyrat said:

and now for something completely different....

https://www.threads.net/@makingsenseofscience/post/DB_lRDMRPt9?xmt=AQGzULpa7AP2Tpe4qCeT3P_rQGysPrqrZ3OpBLXHWLNpjg

Cool maps!  A refreshing break, thank you!

Tim Simmons

gimmesometruth27

Tim Simmons said:

early exit polls are never right.

Tim Simmons

The ones that come out in a few months are the best.