US Presidential Election 2024 - Trump vs Harris - Vote Hard with a Vengence

[CountDC]

Until the candidate is in office, what can be more concrete than “I will do XYZ”? Isn’t that what Trump is saying?

And last I checked, Harris is not currently the POTUS. Her talking about she did as VPOTUS is one thing, but those are two different functions. Otherwise why have the position of VP at all if they’re just mimicking what POTUS does?

For a military (well, navy) analogy, the XO and the CO do not have the same jobs.

Just like the XO has influence on the CO the VP does have influence on the POTUS. Just like the XO has specific tasks as VP she had specific tasks. If she handled the tasks a certain way as VP why expect it to be different as POTUS? If she made specific comments as VP and now makes different comments which do you believe as truth (if any) and which is the lie?

Musk is an almost stereotypical “you die a hero, or you live long enough to be the villain” situation.

His superpower was having money.

I tend to think his superpower is to bring together the right people to accomplish the goals he sets for them in accomplishing the visions he has while increasing his monetary value. He didn't start out rich to the level he has reached.

 

[Remius]

I tend to think his superpower is to bring together the right people to accomplish the goals he sets for them in accomplishing the visions he has while increasing his monetary value. He didn't start out rich to the level he has reached.

I think his superpower is being able to identify opportunities and exploit them and making business decisions when the timing is right.

His considerable family wealth (est at about 100million in his youth) certainly gave him the capital and ability to act in these decisions.

 

[Blackadder1916]

A longshot, considering that most holding positions in the Ohio criminal prosecution hierarchy are GOP.

Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and Vance

The leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community has invoked a private-citizen right to file charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

apnews.com

Criminal charges filed against Trump and Vance for Springfield, Ohio conduct; arrests sought | Chandra Law Firm | 216-578-1700 | Cleveland, Ohio | The Chandra Law Firm, LLC | Cleveland, Ohio

Under an Ohio statute that allows private citizens to file criminal charges, a Haitian non-profit filed criminal charges against and seeks the arrests of Donald Trump and JD Vance for disrupting public services, making false alarms, and other offenses.

www.chandralaw.com

 

[Remius]

A longshot, considering that most holding positions in the Ohio criminal prosecution hierarchy are GOP.

Haitian group in Springfield, Ohio, files citizen criminal charges against Trump and Vance

The leader of a nonprofit representing the Haitian community has invoked a private-citizen right to file charges against former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.

apnews.com

Criminal charges filed against Trump and Vance for Springfield, Ohio conduct; arrests sought | Chandra Law Firm | 216-578-1700 | Cleveland, Ohio | The Chandra Law Firm, LLC | Cleveland, Ohio

Under an Ohio statute that allows private citizens to file criminal charges, a Haitian non-profit filed criminal charges against and seeks the arrests of Donald Trump and JD Vance for disrupting public services, making false alarms, and other offenses.

www.chandralaw.com

I suspect that will go nowhere fast.

 

[OldSolduer]

I suspect that will go nowhere fast.

I smell $$$$ attached.

 

[suffolkowner]

Musk is an almost stereotypical “you die a hero, or you live long enough to be the villain” situation.

His superpower was having money.

I tend to think his superpower is to bring together the right people to accomplish the goals he sets for them in accomplishing the visions he has while increasing his monetary value. He didn't start out rich to the level he has reached.

I think his superpower is being able to identify opportunities and exploit them and making business decisions when the timing is right.

His considerable family wealth (est at about 100million in his youth) certainly gave him the capital and ability to act in these decisions.

One thing Musk does is cut the fat. The layers of bureaucracy that seem to build upon themselves in any hierarchical institution. That and not being afraid of failure. This approach isnt really radical for small businesses. Witness the firing of all the people of twitter. Now admittedly its maybe not working quite as well as before but that it is working at all is a minor miracle. It seems almost inconceivable to have that many people around that were not productive

 

[daftandbarmy]

One thing Musk does is cut the fat. The layers of bureaucracy that seem to build upon themselves in any hierarchical institution. That and not being afraid of failure. This approach isnt really radical for small businesses. Witness the firing of all the people of twitter. Now admittedly its maybe not working quite as well as before but that it is working at all is a minor miracle. It seems almost inconceivable to have that many people around that were not productive

 

[QV]

One thing Musk does is cut the fat. The layers of bureaucracy that seem to build upon themselves in any hierarchical institution. That and not being afraid of failure. This approach isnt really radical for small businesses. Witness the firing of all the people of twitter. Now admittedly its maybe not working quite as well as before but that it is working at all is a minor miracle. It seems almost inconceivable to have that many people around that were not productive

I'm sure there were some low producing people in that, but by and large it was people involved in the government sponsored censorship program that he kicked to the curb.

 

[Remius]

One thing Musk does is cut the fat. The layers of bureaucracy that seem to build upon themselves in any hierarchical institution. That and not being afraid of failure. This approach isnt really radical for small businesses. Witness the firing of all the people of twitter. Now admittedly its maybe not working quite as well as before but that it is working at all is a minor miracle. It seems almost inconceivable to have that many people around that were not productive

You are being generous about how well Twitter is working.

New Data Suggests X Is Still Far From Profitability

Financial performance numbers highlight the dire state of the app, with no clear pathway to profitability in sight.

www.socialmediatoday.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/01/musk-twitter-investors-underwater/

Maybe he has a grand plan.

Him backing down with the dust up with Brasil is also a good indicator…

 

[brihard]

You are being generous about how well Twitter is working.

New Data Suggests X Is Still Far From Profitability

Financial performance numbers highlight the dire state of the app, with no clear pathway to profitability in sight.

www.socialmediatoday.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/09/01/musk-twitter-investors-underwater/

Maybe he has a grand plan.

Him backing down with the dust up with Brasil is also a good indicator…

“Backing down” is a nice way of saying he completely caved.

Twitter is an absolute cesspool of hate speech and advocating violence these days. If it were still a public company its value would have plummeted from advertisers fleeing it. Not many brands want their breakfast cereal or app to be advertised next to blatant racial and religious slurs.

 

[Remius]

Doesn’t look like Trump will be meeting Zelensky.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/25/trump-meeting-zelenskyy-ukraine-un-00180909

And this seems like a first draft of what a Trump administration’s stance on Ukraine might look like.

Trump touts Russia's military record to justify doing a deal with Putin over Ukraine: 'That's what they do, they fight.'

Trump praised Russia's military history at a Georgia rally as he built his argument for ending the US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[brihard]

Doesn’t look like Trump will be meeting Zelensky.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/25/trump-meeting-zelenskyy-ukraine-un-00180909

And this seems like a first draft of what a Trump administration’s stance on Ukraine might look like.

Trump touts Russia's military record to justify doing a deal with Putin over Ukraine: 'That's what they do, they fight.'

Trump praised Russia's military history at a Georgia rally as he built his argument for ending the US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

www.businessinsider.com

At this point why would he? Trump has made his policy of abandonment clear. Why legitimize a candidate who would bargain away your sovereignty and appease your enemy for his own gain?

 

[Blackadder1916]

Doesn’t look like Trump will be meeting Zelensky.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/25/trump-meeting-zelenskyy-ukraine-un-00180909

And this seems like a first draft of what a Trump administration’s stance on Ukraine might look like.

Trump touts Russia's military record to justify doing a deal with Putin over Ukraine: 'That's what they do, they fight.'

Trump praised Russia's military history at a Georgia rally as he built his argument for ending the US involvement in the war in Ukraine.

www.businessinsider.com

Greatcoats on, greatcoats off?

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/09/26/trump-zelensky-meeting-ukraine-war/

NEW YORK — Donald Trump said he will visit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday for their first meeting since 2019, as Zelensky appeals to U.S. politicians for continued American aid against Russia’s invasion.

Trump said at a news conference that he plans to meet with Zelensky around 9:45 a.m. at Trump Tower. A person familiar with Zelensky’s schedule confirmed the meeting, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive diplomatic encounter.
. . .

It will be interesting to see if a meeting actually happens. At this stage, it would be hard to say who would benefit the most.

 

[Remius]

Temperature Check (9/27): House, Senate, and Presidency

Between now and election day, we’ll be doing a series of weekly updates on the state of the race in the House, Senate, and Presidency. Our goal is to keep you informed on what our models say on a w…

split-ticket.org

Interesting analysis. A friend sent me this so I am unfamiliar with them. But looks fairly balanced.

 

[KevinB]

Interesting opinion (I disagree with posting classified information leaks, but I found his arguments interesting)

Journalists must be free to publish leaked documents

From the Pentagon Papers to Hunter Biden’s laptop, it’s a legitimate and necessary public service

open.substack.com

 

[dimsum]

Childless GOP Candidate Borrows Friend's Wife and Kids for Photo Ops

GOP candidate Derrick Anderson was caught featuring his friends wife and family in photos and videos.

www.rollingstone.com

I’m not sure why he couldn’t just either take pictures with his partner, or alone if his partner isn’t comfortable with it.

 

[Blackadder1916]

Has it reached the point where the most ridiculous is accepted as not out of the ordinary? I had the TV on, with sound off, not really paying attention, when something caught my eye. Was it a campaign ad? If so, from which candidate? I couldn't be sure because I honestly thought it conceivable one or the other would put it out - one as absurdist parody mocking her opponent; the other as a money making opportunity (I'm still not wholly convinced he's not involved in some form). What am I talking about?

Trumpy Trout™ – The Talking Fish with Hilarious Animations & High Fidelity Speeches

Discover Trumpy Trout, the ultimate talking fish that brings fun to your home or office. Enjoy high fidelity speeches and hilarious animations with this unique decor piece.

www.trumpytrout.com

 

[Jarnhamar]

Twitter is an absolute cesspool of hate speech and advocating violence these days.

I'd offer Twitter was full of hate speech prior to Musk taking over. The left just isn't getting a free pass anymore.

Kathy Griffin got away with posting a picture of her holding a severed head of Trump.

 

[brihard]

I'd offer Twitter was full of hate speech prior to Musk taking over. The left just isn't getting a free pass anymore.

Kathy Griffin got away with posting a picture of her holding a severed head of Trump.

It’s gotten far, far worse. Tons of blatant hate speech and incitement, and the platform is far less responsive now to taking such things down.

 

[lenaitch]

Has it reached the point where the most ridiculous is accepted as not out of the ordinary? I had the TV on, with sound off, not really paying attention, when something caught my eye. Was it a campaign ad? If so, from which candidate? I couldn't be sure because I honestly thought it conceivable one or the other would put it out - one as absurdist parody mocking her opponent; the other as a money making opportunity (I'm still not wholly convinced he's not involved in some form). What am I talking about?

Trumpy Trout™ – The Talking Fish with Hilarious Animations & High Fidelity Speeches

Discover Trumpy Trout, the ultimate talking fish that brings fun to your home or office. Enjoy high fidelity speeches and hilarious animations with this unique decor piece.

www.trumpytrout.com

Never underestimate the ability of an entrepreneur, particularly a US one, to miss an opportunity to make a buck. "Trumpy Trout seems to be based in PA. Top Dog Direct seems to be a legit marketing company. Trumpty Trout is also sold on Amazon.

We had a Big Mouth Billy Bass that did the family joke gift circuit for a while before it lost its magic.