It's looking good for Biden but we don't have a winner yet. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is trying to steal the election. Share your thoughts, hopes, fears, observations in our comment section.
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Bemused commented
2020-11-08 03:53:58 -0500
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Ellen: I agree that CNN can be irritating. However, several of their hosts seem to have realised that a modicum of praise – however unmerited – is a good idea, in hope of encouraging the toddler-in-chief to behave like a responsible adult.
The “praise” I’ve seen them give Trump focuses mainly on the fact that he actually did mobilise over 71 million voters. That’s quite an achievement (and a demmed scary one, IMO). It is, however, clear that CNN hosts and almost all their guests are relieved. I’ve actually seen them (finally) gang up on the usual useful idiots (e.g. Rick Santorum and Scott Jennings), many of whom are trying (at least) to appear fact-based and in favour of what even they are wont to call “American values” (aka the “soul” of America.
The impression I’m getting is that CNN hosts and guests are trying to get the conversation onto a civil plane, even if that means doing everything in their power to deal with a childish man throwing a tantrum.
That said, it’s past time for native born Americans who want to vote, to first take the exam required of immigrants applying for citizenship. That might encourage them to actually read the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and- yes - the New Testament.
The “praise” I’ve seen them give Trump focuses mainly on the fact that he actually did mobilise over 71 million voters. That’s quite an achievement (and a demmed scary one, IMO). It is, however, clear that CNN hosts and almost all their guests are relieved. I’ve actually seen them (finally) gang up on the usual useful idiots (e.g. Rick Santorum and Scott Jennings), many of whom are trying (at least) to appear fact-based and in favour of what even they are wont to call “American values” (aka the “soul” of America.
The impression I’m getting is that CNN hosts and guests are trying to get the conversation onto a civil plane, even if that means doing everything in their power to deal with a childish man throwing a tantrum.
That said, it’s past time for native born Americans who want to vote, to first take the exam required of immigrants applying for citizenship. That might encourage them to actually read the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and
Ellen commented
2020-11-07 23:51:59 -0500
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It’s possible I missed something on CNN though. I can’t stand some of their analysis and there were times I had to turn it off.
Ellen commented
2020-11-07 23:51:23 -0500
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Bemused, since the election I don’t recall seeing praise of Trump on any network but Fox. However, I am really, really tired, as I haven’t had enough sleep since Monday.
Bemused commented
2020-11-07 03:01:35 -0500
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Thanks Ellen.
The margins are so slim and the known unknowns so many (not only the unprecedented use of mail-in ballots, but also the usual batches of provisional ballots, damaged ballots, overseas and military ballots, etc. etc.) that maximum caution cannot but be a must.
Have y’all noticed how many channels are doing their best to praise Trump, perhaps trusting that they can somehow talk him into behaving like an adult instead of a head-strong, spoiled 3-year old. “Come along, Donnie, you did really, really, really well – you’ve been such a good boy! – you really showed them how big you are – but, now, it’s time to come with me to the kitchen for a double hamburger. No, dear, you can’t eat it here, that’s not what big boys do. If you come and sit properly at the table, you’ll get a nice diet coke.” (there’s a video going the rounds here of a pseudo Pence trying to get a reluctant pseudo Trump to leave the kindergarten)
The margins are so slim and the known unknowns so many (not only the unprecedented use of mail-in ballots, but also the usual batches of provisional ballots, damaged ballots, overseas and military ballots, etc. etc.) that maximum caution cannot but be a must.
Have y’all noticed how many channels are doing their best to praise Trump, perhaps trusting that they can somehow talk him into behaving like an adult instead of a head-strong, spoiled 3-year old. “Come along, Donnie, you did really, really, really well – you’ve been such a good boy! – you really showed them how big you are – but, now, it’s time to come with me to the kitchen for a double hamburger. No, dear, you can’t eat it here, that’s not what big boys do. If you come and sit properly at the table, you’ll get a nice diet coke.” (there’s a video going the rounds here of a pseudo Pence trying to get a reluctant pseudo Trump to leave the kindergarten)
Ellen commented
2020-11-07 00:18:26 -0500
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Our Senate and House races were called Tuesday by the networks but I just checked my SoS website and it referred to “unofficial results.”
Ellen commented
2020-11-07 00:13:54 -0500
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Bemused,
The networks normally employ some kind of mathematical analysis that allows them to project the outcome, even with provisional and military ballots still out. I know there are conspiracy theories about why the networks have not projected the winner yet but I think they are being super cautious because they don’t know how to model these results, given the huge early/mail-in vote. I also suspect they don’t want to give Trump any excuse to weaponize their call.
The official results are not official until the Secretary of State (of each state, or the equivalent) certifies the tally and that is usually much later than network/news projections.
The networks normally employ some kind of mathematical analysis that allows them to project the outcome, even with provisional and military ballots still out. I know there are conspiracy theories about why the networks have not projected the winner yet but I think they are being super cautious because they don’t know how to model these results, given the huge early/mail-in vote. I also suspect they don’t want to give Trump any excuse to weaponize their call.
The official results are not official until the Secretary of State (of each state, or the equivalent) certifies the tally and that is usually much later than network/news projections.
Scott from Toronto commented
2020-11-06 11:40:33 -0500
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I think Biden will be announced the “President Elect Pending Outrageous Lawsuits” today, but will have to suffer through a month long delay, unless Trump mans up and admits defeat. Either way, I want to thank our friends to the south; you guys always have the best TV! Scott from Toronto.
Bemused commented
2020-11-06 02:07:40 -0500
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Ellen wrote: "My sister texted me Wednesday to ask if we should open the tequila or the Pepto Bismol. I wrote back, “Both.”
My sentiment, exactly.
A query: just how definitive will these first results be? Won’t there be provisional, other legal ballots, including overseas and military, still outstanding? The margins are so slim….
My sentiment, exactly.
A query: just how definitive will these first results be? Won’t there be provisional, other legal ballots, including overseas and military, still outstanding? The margins are so slim….
Ellen commented
2020-11-05 23:46:08 -0500
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I’ve never loved my online yoga classes as much as I have this week.
Ellen commented
2020-11-05 23:44:53 -0500
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Oops. I mistakenly put this in the body of the post when it belonged as a comment:
My sister texted me Wednesday to ask if we should open the tequila or the Pepto Bismol. I wrote back, “Both.”
My sister texted me Wednesday to ask if we should open the tequila or the Pepto Bismol. I wrote back, “Both.”