Trump wins presidency for second time

Post by winkwinkwink » Thu, Nov 07, 2024, 2:29 AM UTC

qzw wrote: post #609

I think a lot of people forgot that before Covid hit, Trump was headed for a fairly routine reelection. Many people thought he was doing a solid job, especially on the economy. All American elections still come down to the James Carville truism, “It’s the economy, stupid!” Despite what the official metrics or stock market says, we’ve been in a “vibesession” due to inflation and elevated interest rates. Anecdotally, I…

Post by softwaredoug » Thu, Nov 07, 2024, 2:45 AM UTC

spl757 wrote: post #932

Since the Citizens United decision the USA is a defacto oligarchy. Politicians are no longer beholden to the whims of the people, only the donors. The Supreme Court decreed that money is speech, therefore the more money you have, the more speech you have, and the more speech you have, the louder your voice. Herein lies the proof, and the lesson.

Post by sixothree » Thu, Nov 07, 2024, 3:03 AM UTC

shirro wrote: post #910

US politics isn't easy to understand as an outsider. It looks like Harris was was an ok candidate for the core democrat voter and a terrible candidate to win a populist election in what is essentially a deeply divided and mostly conservative country. She didn't address the swing voters greatest concerns which was their decline in real wealth due to inflation and fear of change. I am sure money and influence had a lot…

Post by EricDeb » Thu, Nov 07, 2024, 3:22 AM UTC

Post by webninja » Thu, Nov 07, 2024, 4:18 AM UTC

andy_ppp wrote: post #72

My theory: people are just hacked off that life is getting worse for most people while billionaires get richer and richer. Every disaster the wealthy get handouts while the poor have to pay for them. Government can no longer afford anything because all of its assets have been sold and rented back at a profit. I don’t think either campaign made any difference to the outcome of this election at all. In conclusion it mi…