2024 US Presidential Election Thread

[TexRex]

I've always found it odd the 45 didn't have a dog. Even Nixon had a dog.

First President since McKinley to not have a dog. First since Johnson to have had no pets at all...

 

[Imari]

Can you link the article? I'm aware that Huffington Post is a quite liberal agency and I find it interesting that the article has only mentioned three liberal justices asking obvious and reasonable questions with ridiculous answers. I'm wondering what the other justices thought about that.

Even better, there's a transcript. Also recordings, but ain't nobody got time to listen to old people mumble gibberish for a few hours.

https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/argument_transcripts/2023/23-939_f2qg.pdf

 

[TexRex]

Meijer: "What Trump did is disqualifying. I vote to impeach."

Trump: "Loser."

Meijer: "I'm running as a Republican to represent Michigan in the United States Senate."

Meijer: "I would vote for Trump in 2024. Please elect me."

Meijer: "I'm ending my Senate campaign."

Trump: "Loser."

Meijer:

 

[Keef]

Meijer: "What Trump did is disqualifying. I vote to impeach."

Trump: "Loser."

Meijer: "I'm running as a Republican to represent Michigan in the United States Senate."

Meijer: "I would vote for Trump in 2024. Please elect me."

Meijer: "I'm ending my Senate campaign."

Trump: "Loser."

Meijer:

Did he tie that knot when he was drunk? I literally can't tie a tie without Youtube and I can still do it better than that.

 

[GBO Possum]

I gave ChatGPT the Time article which documented the interviews Time had with Trump, asking it to pull out the most worrisome aspects.

How Far Trump Would Go

In exclusive interviews, the former President lays out a second-term agenda that would reshape America

time.com

Here's the result (which I have not checked)

In the interviews and discussions highlighted in the article, Donald Trump is quite open about several controversial and impactful actions he plans to take if he wins a second term. Here are a few key points where he is notably frank:

1. Use of Presidential Powers: Trump discusses using the presidency to its full extent to enforce his agenda, including overriding Congress and potentially dismissing government officials who do not comply with his orders.
2. Deportation and Immigration Enforcement: He is explicit about his intentions to implement massive deportation operations and use the military to enforce immigration laws domestically, which includes reinstating and expanding policies like the "Remain in Mexico" program.
3. Judicial and Legal System Interventions: Trump talks about his willingness to fire U.S. Attorneys who do not follow his directives to prosecute his political opponents and others, reflecting a desire to exert more direct control over law enforcement.
4. Restrictive Abortion Policies: He indicates support for states that might monitor pregnancies and enforce strict abortion bans, suggesting a hands-off approach at the federal level but a supportive stance toward state-level restrictions.
5. Foreign Policy Changes: Trump is straightforward about his transactional approach to foreign policy, including his skepticism about the value of NATO and his reluctance to support allies unless they increase their financial contributions.
6. Economic Policies: He is open about his plans to reintroduce and possibly increase tariffs, which he believes would stimulate the U.S. economy, despite widespread criticism and potential economic fallout.

These points suggest a presidency that could aggressively pursue unilateral executive actions, challenge established legal and political norms, and reshape U.S. policy in significant ways both at home and abroad. His openness about these intentions may be intended to solidify support among his base, who may see these actions as fulfilling his campaign promises to assertively prioritize America's interests as he interprets them.

 

[GBO Possum]

Interesting factoid from the Trump trial. A report from witness Douglas Daus, shows that one of Michael Cohen’s phones had 39,745 contacts — a very large number, he noted. Indeed!

I guess Trump's "fixer" communicated with a lot of people in the many years he worked as fixer. You don't get to be a highly paid fixer for Trump without pulling a lot of strings in a lot of offices.

(Footnote: Mr Daus works in the office of district attorney Alvin Bragg).

 

[Populuxe]

Interesting factoid from the Trump trial. A report from witness Douglas Daus, shows that one of Michael Cohen’s phones had 39,745 contacts — a very large number, he noted. Indeed!

I guess Trump's "fixer" communicated with a lot of people in the many years he worked as fixer. You don't get to be a highly paid fixer for Trump without pulling a lot of strings in a lot of offices.

(Footnote: Mr Daus works in the office of district attorney Alvin Bragg).

I have maybe twelve contacts in my phone, and honestly, that's too many.

 

[Keef]

Interesting factoid from the Trump trial. A report from witness Douglas Daus, shows that one of Michael Cohen’s phones had 39,745 contacts — a very large number, he noted. Indeed!

I guess Trump's "fixer" communicated with a lot of people in the many years he worked as fixer. You don't get to be a highly paid fixer for Trump without pulling a lot of strings in a lot of offices.

(Footnote: Mr Daus works in the office of district attorney Alvin Bragg).

I'm sure the guy imported those numbers from some sort of spreadsheet. Is that even doable? If the guy added a single phone number every day - I only add one maybe once a month - it would take him 106 years to add 39,000 numbers.

 

[GBO Possum]

In a text message presented today in the Manhattan court, Hope Hicks said “in one day he ended every future opportunity that doesn’t include speaking engagements at the local Proud Boys chapter.” I'm thinking she was referring to her own credibility and job prospects.

Somebody should write a book called "Everything Trump Touches Dies." Oh, wait...

 

[UKMikey]

 

[Jezza819]

 

[McLaren]

Considering Trump is already railing against him & calling him a "PLANT" to help Biden, I hope he stays in it as long as possible. It's obvious the voters he most identifies with are Trump's.

 

[McLaren]

So, as most are probably somewhat aware, Trump was at the Miami GP this weekend. Rumors initially swirled that he was invited by McLaren who have since, stated that they were asked to host him. The real reason? Well, to fund raise & grift obviously.

A Miami Grand Prix representative notified Steven Witkoff, a close friend of Trump, that Witkoff would not be allowed to use a suite at the race to fundraise for the former president, the Washington Post first reported.

Witkoff allegedly plotted to host a political fundraiser at the Paddock Club rooftop suite, charging potential attendees $250,000 a ticket to attend.

The Paddock suite facilities at the F1 race are fairly exclusive, providing guests with better views of the racetrack and other perks, according to the F1 experiences website.

In a letter to Witkoff obtained by the Post, Miami Grand Prix organizers said: “It has come to our attention that you may be using your Paddock Club Rooftop Suite for a political purpose, namely raising money for a federal election at $250,000 a ticket, which clearly violates the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix suite license agreement … If this is true, we regret to inform you that your suite license will be revoked, you will not be allowed to attend the race at any time, and we will refund you in full.”

Miami Grand Prix organizers stop plans for Trump fundraiser in luxury suite

Trump associate Steven Witkoff allegedly planned to host a $250,000-a-head soiree at an upcoming Formula One race

www.theguardian.com

Naturally though, Trump did still use the opportunity to boast his "greatness". Lando reported that Trump said he was Lando's lucky charm since he won because Trump, as claimed on Truth Social, endorsed Lando's car to win the GP & "winning" is what we need for America....

Thankfully, F1 is an international sport, so he won't be at any other races for a long time to taint the weekend.

 

[TB]

A bunch of cars screaming by would have been a nice break from the usual screaming at his rallies.

 

[Blitz24]

A bunch of cars screaming by would have been a nice break from the usual screaming at his rallies.

They'll need the old engines back then.

 

[Jezza819]

So, as most are probably somewhat aware, Trump was at the Miami GP this weekend. Rumors initially swirled that he was invited by McLaren who have since, stated that they were asked to host him. The real reason? Well, to fund raise & grift obviously.

Miami Grand Prix organizers stop plans for Trump fundraiser in luxury suite

Trump associate Steven Witkoff allegedly planned to host a $250,000-a-head soiree at an upcoming Formula One race

www.theguardian.com

Naturally though, Trump did still use the opportunity to boast his "greatness". Lando reported that Trump said he was Lando's lucky charm since he won because Trump, as claimed on Truth Social, endorsed Lando's car to win the GP & "winning" is what we need for America....

Thankfully, F1 is an international sport, so he won't be at any other races for a long time to taint the weekend.

So the MCL38 wasn't the only big orange bloated thing in the McLaren garage this weekend.

 

[GBO Possum]

Who'd have thought that a Trump-appointed judge would defer the "mishandling" of classified secrets trial long enough to ensure that if Trump gets elected he'll be able to tell the DOJ to squash the entire case and he'll get off scott free.

If I'm reading this right, the reasoning is that he's committed so many crimes that due to other court appearances in which he'll also be arguing to delay justice that it's difficult to set a schedule. Who'd have thought it...

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/05/07/trump-classified-docs-trial-delay-florida-00156680

 

[GBO Possum]

Yesterday, Susan Necheles, Trump's attorney, went after Stormy Daniels "Do you recall saying that you began acting in pornography. It was simple, you wanted more money?" and "That motivates you a lot in life, to make money?"

Irony is alive and well. In fact it's thriving.