The President of the United States of America.

Mudgie

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Seems very convenient that after such a terrible showing during the Presidential debate that Trump has now got COVID-19. I wonder if he is trying to get the elections postponed or even cancelled?
Yes, that's what I thought.
It's easy enough for him to fake an illness.
Then debates are avoided and recovering from it makes him look tough.
 

BobClay

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Giving that military style salute on the balcony was just too much !!! (I'm presuming the bone spurs that allowed him to dodge Vietnam are long gone ..) :angry:
 

basil

don't mention the blinds
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BobClay

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During the recent Vice President Debate if only Kamala Harris had been able to slide in the comment: 'There are no flies on me.' :P
 

Lucy

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So it could be a very scary next few days. Apparently he's likely to declare victory before they've had time to count the postal votes.
 

Zylo

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So it could be a very scary next few days. Apparently he's likely to declare victory before they've had time to count the postal votes.

at least it'll be something interesting during lockdown eh?

Also why are the presidents really old in america? Biden is 78... not really a long term thing, he could even die on the job... and obviously trump is not exactly a healthy 74 year old
 

Cue

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at least it'll be something interesting during lockdown eh?

Also why are the presidents really old in america? Biden is 78... not really a long term thing, he could even die on the job... and obviously trump is not exactly a healthy 74 year old

Because up until recently, younger demographics haven’t been interested enough in politics for a young candidate to poll well. Entirely possible we may see AOC running within the decade though.

It’s also about connections rather than anything else, and “old white men” have had plenty of time and privilege to obtain many, many beneficial connections.
 

Cue

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Kind of depressing how close this is after everything here’s done

Don’t underestimate disinformation and propaganda I suppose.
 

Lucy

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The fact he is trying to declare victory actually gives me comfort, he wouldn't do that if he thought he was actually going to win.
 

Cue

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To be honest it’s the Senate that’s more important. You can neuter a president with a flipped senate.
 

Jonah

Spouting nonsense since the day I learned to talk
at least it'll be something interesting during lockdown eh?

Also why are the presidents really old in america? Biden is 78... not really a long term thing, he could even die on the job... and obviously trump is not exactly a healthy 74 year old
My thoughts are that only older candidates who are very wealthy so can afford to or can get the backing of major sponsors to enable them to run for President.
 
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