US Politics-2021

[Jamie in Chile]

To reply to my own post about Afghanistan above, then again if they had left 2,500 troops in there and the Taliban has taken over Kabul eventually anyway, and killed half of those American soldiers, everyone would have said "why on earth did they leave 2,500 troops when we have over a million troops?" And said, "surely we should have just got out altogether or left at least 50,000". And then if we had left 50,000 troops everyone would have said "this is costing a fortune, and costing American lives, when are we ever going to get out of there?".

You really can´t win when everyone is an armchair pundit making judgments after the fact.

 

[Lou]

It does feel like the evacuation was poorly planned and executed. And rushed.
However I don't think we should blame Biden on that.
Trump started this drawdown months and months ago.
Certainly the military has had plenty of time to plan this.

I read that Trump is to blame - it was his State Department that hindered the granting of visas.

A former Pence aide says Trump and Miller tried to stymie Afghan refugee efforts. (Published 2021)

Olivia Troye said the Trump aide Stephen Miller demanded restrictions on refugees. Mr. Miller said President Biden’s “incompetence” had led to the current chaos.

www.nytimes.com

 

[David3]

California recall election polls: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election

I don't understand the narrow margin. California has almost twice as many registered Democrats as registered Republicans: These five maps show how California is divided between Democrats and Republicans

The Republic frontrunner in the recall election is Larry Elder, an outspokenly pro-Trump radio show host. Where are the moderates?

I just sent money to the pro-Newsom camp. Crossing my fingers.

 

[Lou]

California recall election polls: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election

I don't understand the narrow margin. California has almost twice as many registered Democrats as registered Republicans: These five maps show how California is divided between Democrats and Republicans

From what I have read the narrow margin is partly Newsom's fault for not taking the thing more seriously and not getting a head start.

its is also that Democratic voters are taking a win for granted and not voting or getting energized. They may be also distracted by covid, wildfires, and Afghanistan.

the Republican voters are totally excited and energized and mobilized. Frothing at the mouth with the chance to take down a democratic governor.

 

[Lou]

Californians.

I Will Vote Pledge

California has a big election this coming September 14th. Voters will start getting their mail-in ballots August 16th, 2021 -- and we’re gearing up our Election Protection program because we recognize the importance of the moment. Voter turnout will likely be lower than last year’s historic...

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[Lou]

Floridieans

Donate now to elect Val Demings!

I’m taking on GOP extremism in Florida – and the U.S. Senate. Chip in to support my campaign today.

secure.actblue.com

 

[Chryssie]

Floridieans

Donate now to elect Val Demings!

I’m taking on GOP extremism in Florida – and the U.S. Senate. Chip in to support my campaign today.

secure.actblue.com

She is from Orlando. Her husband is the mayor of Orange County and the former Police Chief in Orlando. He is one of the mayors that have defied DeSantis throughout the pandemic. Good people!

 

[Lou]

She is from Orlando. Her husband is the mayor of Orange County and the former Police Chief in Orlando. He is one of the mayors that have defied DeSantis throughout the pandemic. Good people!

We are counting on you to get her elected.

 

[Chryssie]

I will do what I can which isn't much! LOL My BIL is fairly active in local politics and I am sure he will be doing all he can for her!

 

[Lou]

I will do what I can which isn't much! LOL My BIL is fairly active in local politics and I am sure he will be doing all he can for her!

vote, remind people to vote, maybe send her $3. I sent her $3 bucks and I don't even live in FL.
she couldn't be running against a bigger A-hole.

 

[anarchist100]

The CIA is evil

 

[anarchist100]

Justice will come, some day the CIA will pay.

 

[David3]

California recall election poll status 9/2/2021: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election

 

[silva]

California recall election poll status 9/2/2021: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election

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Too close

I can't believe we're having riots about wearing a face cloth in a pandemic, and getting the vaccine to quell it, but in Texas woman are now again property

 

[Lou]

This one says it ALL #TexasTaliban • Follow us 👉 @occupydemocrats â€¼ï¸ â€¢ ———————————————— ‼�... | Instagram

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I'm feeling better about the recall. I really don't want to hang any more doors.
And I really don't want to spend this weekend making phone calls.

As far as Texas goes. I thought these Redditors have a good idea.

Texans are trolling an anonymous tip line for reporting suspected abortions

www.mysanantonio.com

 

[Sax]

 

[anarchist100]

 

[Lou]

I swear to god, if Biden mandated breathing, half the State of Florida would suffocate on purpose.

 

[David3]

Updated polls on September 14th California recall election: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election . I'm feeling a bit better about this.

 

[Lou]

Updated polls on September 14th California recall election: Latest Polls Of The California Recall Election . I'm feeling a bit better about this.


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big sigh of relief