The forum thread extensively discusses Donald Trump's legal battles and his 2024 presidential campaign, centering on fraud convictions, election eligibility disputes, and broader political implications. A central focus is the New York fraud case where Trump was fined over $350 million and barred from business roles, as outlined in #358, alongside ongoing debates about his appeal strategies. Eligibility challenges under the 14th Amendment are debated, particularly rulings in Colorado and Maine blocking him from primary ballots due to alleged insurrection ties, emphasized in #260#301. Participants analyze the fairness of these legal actions, with user #393 arguing that Trump faces numerous accusations but lacks criminal convictions, while others cite his civil liabilities. Nikki Haley's primary win in Washington D.C. is noted in #387, highlighting intra-party dynamics. The thread also explores broader concerns, including geopolitical risks under a potential Trump presidency and critiques of Republican policies, referencing abortion access impacts in #385. Throughout, there is polarization over Trump's guilt, political viability, and the implications for democracy.
It amazes me that people will go to war with their closest friends and family, over absolutely souless egomaniacs who could give less of a shit about you after you give them your vote.
I think this result (assuming it stands) just reflects most of the world recently flipping on the status quo in their elections due to life being overall kinda shitty in the wake of the covid era being unable to afford anything and whatnot.
It's quite interesting to view the spectacle that is the US elections. I quite like that in NZ no results are reported until polls close on election day. I know that's difficult in America with the different time zones though. I'm also surprised there isn't a halftime show like they do at the super bowl with the way the election is done
Seen elsewhere too. Luxon didn't get any honeymoon period at all and the level of negative press (some well deserved) he got right off the bat was a real eye opener.
And in reality nothing really changes, even in NZ politics where u can get more than 2 terms there’s not really any time to do anything of lasting value before the opposition gets their turn.
It's quite interesting to view the spectacle that is the US elections. I quite like that in NZ no results are reported until polls close on election day. I know that's difficult in America with the different time zones though. I'm also surprised there isn't a halftime show like they do at the super bowl with the way the election is done
Sexism was a big reason she lost and a big part probably of why Harris lost. America is not ready for a Woman president obviously. Bit suss that Biden won in 2020 and he was a man.