US election 2020 thread
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Cloo
Banana for scale
Not anymore, in UK at least - my son did his pledge a few weeks ago and they had options for kids of other religions, atheists, and non-UK citizens.
two sheds
Least noticed poster 2007
Ted Striker
Foot's on the other hand
Old school
spring-peeper
Well-Known Member
existentialist
Tired and unemotional
I'm unchristened, and I never recall it coming up - I was in the Scouts for several years
JimW
支那暗杀团
They still won't let you be buried with your woggle though.I'm unchristened, and I never recall it coming up - I was in the Scouts for several years
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
It used to be but isn’t any more. There are/were church specific groups where you probably had to be christened but they’re now non denominational
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
I’ve not seen much in the way of articles about what’s going on on Facebook, WhatsApp etc., other than one about unfounded Qanon-style conspiracy nonsense getting a lot of circulation amongst Latino groups in Florida.
A bit concerned about this knowing how this has been used by the Right before to get the vote out (Brexit, Bolsanaro etc.). They can only have got better at this, and I expect it’s all Hunter Biden at the moment. Stuff like this is often off people’s radar as it isn’t seen by people outside of the target group, and may not get picked up by polling as it tends to be aimed at getting people to vote who don’t normally get out, and might not have been weighted for in polling models.
has there been any reporting of this at all? Have a definite unease about all this despite the reported good polling numbers. Give me some reassurance!
A bit concerned about this knowing how this has been used by the Right before to get the vote out (Brexit, Bolsanaro etc.). They can only have got better at this, and I expect it’s all Hunter Biden at the moment. Stuff like this is often off people’s radar as it isn’t seen by people outside of the target group, and may not get picked up by polling as it tends to be aimed at getting people to vote who don’t normally get out, and might not have been weighted for in polling models.
has there been any reporting of this at all? Have a definite unease about all this despite the reported good polling numbers. Give me some reassurance!
Old school
This Biden guy sounds cool tbh
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
Not that I've seen but my feeling is that whatever is getting said on social media, there just aren't enough potential Trump voters left to drag out to counteract what you're going to see for the opposition
I mean, there was loads of this stuff four years ago and they still only squeezed home
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
I'm unchristened, and I never recall it coming up - I was in the Scouts for several years
Same. Was a Cub in the Midlands (mid - late 70's), definitely got to sit out the religious stuff. Then when in Dublin, joined the CBSI (Catholic Boy Scouts of Ireland) no questions asked despite being clear upfront about the family beliefs. I think I got special permission from someone up high for that though, not sure how. My dad probably "knew where he lived".
Then, also in Dublin, I was in the Howth Sea Scouts (Scouts but sea, early '80s) which were a Protestant organisation and again, they let me carry on with my heretic ways.
So , I guess it massively varies depending on who is in charge of the unit.
The FCA (Irish TA) didn't give a fuck as long as I had 2 legs and 2 arms and could carry a gun on my own. Not for too long mind, they're heavy.
Anyway, on topic, I'll be staying up to watch the first few states declare. Will be getting pissed regardless of what happens.
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
Another predictions thread would be worthwhile, so long as it was sufficiently different to 'think (not hope) etc'. I'm still more cautious than you over Yee-hahland, though. The Blue Wave will happen...at some point. Not to sure it will be texas this year though - georgia and NC look much more favourable.
Humberto
anthropocene participant
as long as you don't tempt fate
No Keegen meme 'I would love it...' and it should be fine.
Replica or not, it could still be seen as intimidation. 
A hangman's noose displayed in a polling station in Missouri covered up following complaints of voter intimidation towards Black voters
A hangman's noose displayed in a polling station in Missouri covered up following complaints of voter intimidation towards Black voters
Jeff Robinson
Marxist-Lentilist: Jackboots and Jackfruit
Dumb fascist inbred barbarian trash.
belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
And for Cuba
Hollis
bloody furious
The polling in the battleground states is all stil pretty marginal - there's always the risk there's a systemic error which could wipe out the Biden lead in alot of those..
US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?
US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
Look at 538 or leantossup (or cook political) for a better lo0wdown on them. it's their turf, they know it better.The polling in the battleground states is all stil pretty marginal - there's always the risk there's a systemic error which could wipe out the Biden lead in alot of those..
US election 2020 polls: Who is ahead - Trump or Biden?
Equally, look at the differences betweenTrump's performance in those states then, and now - the direction of travel is absolutely crystal clear, as is the fact that he has a lead greater than standard margin of error in MI, PA and WI.
Plus, the fact that AZ, GA, TX and NC are even in play tells its' own story - these states are historically solid, safe Republican territory. Th efact they are up for grabs says equal amounts about Trumps unpopularity and the changing demographics.
One final reassurance; the higher the turnout, the greater the chances of a dem win - in any contest. 2016 saw a low turnout. This year's turnout is set fair to break all records.
Streathamite
ideological dogmatist
Latest polls from the Siena College Research Institute, in partnersahip with the NYT:
e2a: link seems t6o be fucked, try this for a replacement
- Arizona: Biden 49% – Trump 43%
- Florida: Biden 47% – Trump 44%
- Pennsylvania: Biden 49% – Trump 43%
- Wisconsin: Biden 52% – Trump 41%
e2a: link seems t6o be fucked, try this for a replacement
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a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
Let's see if this happens:
www.axios.com
I'm inclined to believe this is exactly what will happen.
Trump plans to declare premature victory if he appears "ahead" on election night
This is the first account of Trump explicitly discussing his own intentions.
www.axios.com
I'm inclined to believe this is exactly what will happen.
Pickman's model
Starry Wisdom
It will all end in tears
gentlegreen
I hummus, therefore I am ...
If it's a proper landslide, do we think he'll finally get it ?
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