Because there was not an Obama-type candidate in this election (well maybe Bernie).
The Trump Presidency | Biden Inaugurated
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In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) was joined by comedian Ali Woods to look back at the best and worst moments of a rollercoaster season with the annual United Hour Awards.
Has Ten Hag been sacked yet? We're not sure and we hope not, but it's looking more likely as the days pass.
Who should replace him and why is it taking so long to make a decision?
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Don't do it. There's still sweet potato fries!
Republicans dont actually believe that though do they? surely?
I always assumed Republicans were simply conservative who tag on the religious crap because they need those bible bashing votes, and Democrats couldn't get away with going after those votes.
Cant imagine much will change, they simply wont be as loud about what they do in tech/science industries. And they'll go loud instead about bringing back a few industies, cars, steel etc.
Politicians on either side don't actually want to do shit, they are there to make sure nothing happens fast, good or bad, it gets done slowly, because change makes the masses jumpy.
If we ever wanted actual stuff to happen, we'd go abit more technocratic or something and have qualified people making the decisions in a timely manner. Not having Chancellors who have Art History degrees and such nonsense.
But its not just they didn't want Clinton. They also didn't want the Democrats. The Democrats managed to also lose the Senate and House elections. For me this is really not surprising, and is an example of the Hegelian dialectic, two terms of the left were always going to lead to a reactionary swing to the right.
Btw will Clinton retire?
There are reports that after Brexit, the racial hate crimes have been on the rise. What this election also has done is, it has openly stated that racism is ok. Would you still be making the statement that the average american will not be affected if the hate crimes go up??..
Also Obamacare is done for.
Ironic how the majority of my FB friends who like Trump on FB are muslims and feminists. You can't make this up.
Chicks dig a guy with deep pockets.
Why the Krugman hate?
I think this is pertinent for this forum.
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2 words - Broward county
fecking let us down big style
fecking let us down big style
If I was a betting man, I would be betting that he won't see out his 4 years.
How dare are you? She was entitled to become president! She was betrayed by her fellow Americans!
@bazalini .. any odds on this?
Libertarian's progressiveness doesn't normally tend toward social programs, especially in the US. There's no way Johnson's support would have plucked for Hillary.
This is the sanest post I've read on this so far. It is not about what now or what happens to America or the world. I genuinely think it won't be as bad as many think, it is about the part highlighted. Yes not all his supporters are bigoted racists but it is indisputable that they are not repulsed by him as much as western civilisation thought people in the 21st century feel. Turns out we are still the same hateful, racist, sexist species we always were the second things start going south, slightly south if I may add. Nobody in the west can start looking down on sexist or less progressive attitudes elsewhere in the world without looking naïve.
As a politician who seeks office via election? Highly likely she is done. She tried for President twice and failed. She's a modern day Adlai Stephenson, except there is nothing really to compare the two. (hey false equivalency is where it's at).
Will she ever again get an appointed position in government? No.
Will she continue with her foundation and speeches and such? Of course.
There is quite a bit of antipathy in some circles towards Krugman. Economic philosophy and all that.
That's unfair. Adlai was an intellectual who meant well.
Us classical/liberal/orthodox economists hate Krugman. Cant explain it that well, I think it might be because he is one of the most widely known of the profession, and largely says stuff we disagree with while being smug.
His International Economics textbook is brilliant, but the NY times columnist that occupies that body today seems nothing like the author.
Out of interest how do you think Joe Biden would have done had he been in Hillary's place?
I could actually see him throw a fit when things don't go his way and quit. Wishful thinking I know.
Impeachment will be tough since it is largely a political process not a legal one. That is the reality of it, so I am not sure a Republican controlled House and Senate would pursue such actions against him, unless he became extremely unpopular with the entire nation.
Being assassinated? Probably an unlikely occurrence.
Military Coup? Might be the best bet if he tries to nuke someone.
Hard to tell, I probably just wishfully think that "better".
Watching that video of John Oliver begging Trump to run for president 3 years ago is so nerve-inducing. We were all so arrogantly dismissive.
To get away from the Hitler comparisons for just a minute, wasn't there another similar, white supremacy/anti immigration demagogue who won a presidential election in the 19th century? Can't seem to remember his name right now though. Might be worth taking a closer look into his administration, and seeing how things might go this time round.
There's 1000 reasons. Since he got his nobel he's become obnoxious.
He'd have won because, unlike Hillary, he has the ability to connect to working people.
Bernie might have won the Dem nomination. Then of course we would be having a Bernie Bros party right now!
In reality, trying to guess what this years voting public would have done is impossible.
I think he could be impeached. If I'm not mistaken, the vice-president always is the next in line for succession even when it comes to impeaching. Mike Pence clearly is a better pick for the Republican congress. If they get a chance, I think they have the possibility to take it.
Lincoln?
Who is best/worst is very subjective. I am sure other will say different.
http://www.thetoptens.com/best-president-of-the-us/
Biden would have won.
A big question is why Obama refused to support Biden? Was well known he was considering running. Did he make a promise to Clinton in 2008 that he would back her after he was finished.
They could but I think it would largely depend on Trumps popularity. He will never get much above 48% approval levels at most, but if it dips to 40% or lower and there are some charges to bring, the Repubs might take a chance. Like I said it is really largely a political process.
Andrew Jackson? He was shit.
That was definitely an advantage for Trump.
Can't he just quit? I can imagine him getting bored very soon. His life scrutinised 24/7, for a guy that likes to grope women and playboyish parties must be a huge change. He's just not used to being a politician. None of the luxuries that may come from the presidency will be anything new to him. And as much as he likes power he'll probably be more challenged as a president than he his running his businesses. More things that he simply can not do or have his way.
I know, I know. Won't happen.
EDIT: Plus, I missed your first sentence
No, it's one of the ones who's name you wouldn't recognize as a former president unless you're a nerd
I don't think Trump ever believed he could win this thing until about two hours before his victory speech this morning.
shocked you didnt punt him out of this thread for that smarmWhy I hate Krugmann? It is actually not based on my economic disagreement with his ideas.
He is the dishonest, partisan cancer at the crossroad of politics, economics and journalism that is poisoning the public debate, while portraying himself as impartial expert. He is the symbol for everything that’s wrong with the public discourse, the state of economics as an academic profession, politics, debate culture and identity politics. He is a hypocrite of the highest order, who shamelessly lies when it suits him. The fact that he massively profits from this behavior is just the cherry on top.
He is the dishonest, partisan cancer at the crossroad of politics, economics and journalism that is poisoning the public debate, while portraying himself as impartial expert. He is the symbol for everything that’s wrong with the public discourse, the state of economics as an academic profession, politics, debate culture and identity politics. He is a hypocrite of the highest order, who shamelessly lies when it suits him. The fact that he massively profits from this behavior is just the cherry on top.
It ain't a lie since I am witnessing it every single day
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