American Politics

[ShooBree]

So much so that a "lock him up" movement may soon emerge.

We're probably looking at a second civil war if that happens.

It wouldn't surprise me given the close relationship between the Iranian regime and Biden's administration. Iran, a country that imprison innocent Europeans and Americans.

[D Cups]

I do think that its rather cruel of members of this forum to beat up a harmless retired, overweight business professor like that. Shame on them. The poor old business professor only wants to marry his sweet 19 year old Illiterate Filipina fiance and live happily ever after in Pussy Heaven. What do you think an illiterate sex toy will be discussing with a Khao San Road instant PhD over a dinner of rice and err. Rice? Euclid's elements of geometry or King Agamemnon's quarrel in the Illiad? In the meantime, he should be able to waive the Confederate flag down on main street, use illegal aliens to wipe his ass for $1 an hour, short change toothless black hookers at will, drive his V8 Hellcat Charger while giving the finger to Tesla drivers, fire his AR-15 at homeless people and spout racists comments as he sees fit. He lives in a free country. Yet those Antifa aligned thugs are making sure that his life is miserable. There is no justice in this world. Hahahaha.

No worries, Erectile Dysfunction, the joke is on you! The beautiful, sweet, young and busty is employed and studying to be a teacher and we have plenty to talk about. She is everything you could never have what with your chrome dome, faux pas bible reading and a pock face that not even a mother could love. Go back to reach around and whacking off with ugly cam girls. Go back to Oz the penitentiary of England you worthless fucking puke and your fucking choo choo trains. I am neither poor nor old. You, on the other hand, could never date a legitimate beautiful girl anywhere in the world because they would see right through to your ugly core.

[ScatManDoo]

Haha, you're still talking about the election. I feel sorry for you.

Over 74 million votes, I underestimated Trump. He's so incredibly loved by the American people.

So much so that a "lock him up" movement may soon emerge.

[Paulie97]

The Trump campaign paid $3 million to do a partial recount in Wisconsin. Their strategy was to do recounts in the two most democratic regions in that state and attempt to throw out as many votes cast in those democratic counties as possible. Very doable due to the numerous and specific exact steps that every absentee Wisconsin voter must follow exactly, including signing their 2020 ballot envelope with a signature that unarguably matches the their signature from sometimes decades earlier, when they first registered to vote in Wisconsin.

The recount has resulted in Biden getting around 150 more votes and Trump getting around 60 more votes for a net gain of 87 votes for Biden.

But during the recount process tens of thousands of votes have been challenged by the Trump team, more than enough votes to overturn Biden's approximate 20,000 vote lead in Wisconsin.

The court case won't be fast-tracked since Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes will not swing the election. So it may be a long time till this matter resolves in court and appeals.

But this high number of "illegal votes", asserted to "really" exist in all the swing states Trump lost, will be rallying cry of the Trumpwashed.

Wisconsin results are certified. As we recall Dump set all this up in advance, crying "rigged" before the first vote was cast. He did the same in 2016, as like this year he expected to lose. We'd have seen similar hysterics in 2016 if not for the surprise. Essentially he didn't want any mail in votes counted, or even any of any kind past midnight on election night as he was screaming in all caps to stop the counts. This of course betrayed his infantile mindset and complete ignorance of how elections work. It amounts to a coup attempt, to overturn the will of the people and steal an election, and those who cheer him on, and even those who remain silent in the face of it are also culpable. But you can't fix stupid. All you can do is beat it at the polls and disempower it. They are welcome to go squawk at Info Wars, NewsMax, Qanon or whatever, but their guy is out of the WH next month.

Once again they are still more than welcome to prove their case in court, but have only been laughed out of court. Even Dump's boy Barr calls in a lost cause.

[ShooBree]

Hahahahahahahahaha.

"Beloved" presidents don't lose by 7 million legal and recounted votes. Hahahahahaha.

Although four years ago a good lady lost by the same 74 electoral votes.

Haha, you're still talking about the election. I feel sorry for you.

Over 74 million votes, I underestimated Trump. He's so incredibly loved by the American people.

[ScatManDoo]

"71,000,000 Legal Votes. The most ever for a sitting President!

Probably the most beloved American President ever. Even the best have pathetic haters.

Hahahahahahahahaha.

"Beloved" presidents don't lose by 7 million legal and recounted votes. Hahahahahaha.

Although four years ago a good lady lost by the same 74 electoral votes.

[ScatManDoo]

There's nothing left of the "it's rigged" drama but cheap hair dye and cheesy mustaches.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/wil...-2020-election

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/30/polit...nce/index.html

The Trump campaign paid $3 million to do a partial recount in Wisconsin. Their strategy was to do recounts in the two most democratic regions in that state and attempt to throw out as many votes cast in those democratic counties as possible. Very doable due to the numerous and specific exact steps that every absentee Wisconsin voter must follow exactly, including signing their 2020 ballot envelope with a signature that unarguably matches the their signature from sometimes decades earlier, when they first registered to vote in Wisconsin.

The recount has resulted in Biden getting around 150 more votes and Trump getting around 60 more votes for a net gain of 87 votes for Biden.

But during the recount process tens of thousands of votes have been challenged by the Trump team, more than enough votes to overturn Biden's approximate 20,000 vote lead in Wisconsin.

The court case won't be fast-tracked since Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes will not swing the election. So it may be a long time till this matter resolves in court and appeals.

But this high number of "illegal votes", asserted to "really" exist in all the swing states Trump lost, will be rallying cry of the Trumpwashed.

[Paulie97]

There's nothing left of the "it's rigged" drama but cheap hair dye and cheesy mustaches.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/wil...-2020-election

https://www.cnn.com/2020/11/30/polit...nce/index.html

[Engine Driver]

I do think that its rather cruel of members of this forum to beat up a harmless retired, overweight business professor like that. Shame on them. The poor old business professor only wants to marry his sweet 19 year old Illiterate Filipina fiancée and live happily ever after in Pussy Heaven. What do you think an illiterate sex toy will be discussing with a Khao San Road instant PhD over a dinner of rice and err. Rice? Euclid's elements of geometry or King Agamemnon's quarrel in the Illiad? In the meantime, he should be able to waive the Confederate flag down on main street, use illegal aliens to wipe his ass for $1 an hour, short change toothless black hookers at will, drive his V8 Hellcat Charger while giving the finger to Tesla drivers, fire his AR-15 at homeless people and spout racists comments as he sees fit. He lives in a free country. Yet those Antifa aligned thugs are making sure that his life is miserable. There is no justice in this world. Hahahaha.

[PVMonger]

The funny thing about politics on here is people really do not want to hear the truth. I am one who has been consistent on here and always calls out racism. Then when you call it out people do not want to hear the truth.

You all now talk about looting. That is nothing new. Looting has been going on since the 65' Watts riots when a White California Highway Patrolman beat an unarmed black man during a traffic stop. The people rose up and had of enough of the beatings and unarmed killings of black men in Watts I do not cordone the looting, but you mistreat a group of people long enough they are going to react and not always peacefully. This is nothing new as same thing happened in Detroit, Newark, LA again and now George Floyd. Now that is the truth which a lot of you do not want hear or ignore. The problem is when you never have had a gun put to your head for no reason like I have over 20 times simply for just being black you get angry. This country has never dealt with its past like it should have. Here is a simple question what year did America become great for black people. So, when we hear "make America Great again" it's insulting to a lot of us. Please do not tell me things are better now because Obama was elected. Remember, more whites voted against him both election terms. So, what's the message there..

Amen. But you won't convince any Trump supporters with your logic. They are convinced that you are a shiftless MF, that systemic racism doesn't exist, that MAGA isn't racist, and everything to the left of unrestricted lynching is socialist.

[ScatManDoo]

Stupid is not knowing that USA puts out only about 5% of all emissions with China, India and Russia being the biggest polluters in the world.

What emissions are you concerned about? Which are you measuring?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...xide_emissions

When measuring carbon dioxide emissions, the United States is much higher with 13.77% of the world-wide total.

Russia is at 4.77%, and a much bigger population in India is only at 6.62%.

China, with a population around four times larger than the US, is the leader at 29.34%.

[Revere]

The funny thing about politics on here is people really do not want to hear the truth. I am one who has been consistent on here and always calls out racism. Then when you call it out people do not want to hear the truth.

You all now talk about looting. That is nothing new. Looting has been going on since the 65' Watts riots when a White California Highway Patrolman beat an unarmed black man during a traffic stop. The people rose up and had of enough of the beatings and unarmed killings of black men in Watts I do not cordone the looting, but you mistreat a group of people long enough they are going to react and not always peacefully. This is nothing new as same thing happened in Detroit, Newark, LA again and now George Floyd. Now that is the truth which a lot of you do not want hear or ignore. The problem is when you never have had a gun put to your head for no reason like I have over 20 times simply for just being black you get angry. This country has never dealt with its past like it should have. Here is a simple question what year did America become great for black people. So, when we hear "make America Great again" it's insulting to a lot of us. Please do not tell me things are better now because Obama was elected. Remember, more whites voted against him both election terms. So, what's the message there.

Kneeling is our form of protest that we want change, as a way of saying enough is enough. If you do not like seeing kneeling do not watch the NFL, but last I checked, ratings were down 6% this year which still makes it the highest watched programming by far in the USA.

Also, I keep hearing some of you all saying this country is moving to socialism. The stock market which Trump always talks about and is a non partisan analytical measurement, clearly does not think so.

Finally, you want to know what is one of the most purest forms of capitalism in the world. It happens to be music. If you do not like the music, do not listen to it. Now, here is what really is messing up you so called conservatives that say you love capitalism. Hip-Hop is the no 1 downloaded and listened too music in the world. An offshoot of Hip-Hop is Reggaetone and Trap which are all in the studio collaborating together right now as this pandemic is about to end. You know what hip-hop is all about is they know young people want to dance. They do not want to sit around looking at each other having a Budweiser. Hot young chicks want to shake their ass and that is not going to change so either get with the program or get left behind. The train has left the station and it not turning around as life waits for no one. So, next time you say this country is moving to socialism just think of Hip-Hop because that is what the market demands and young chicks love Hip-Hop. Now am I lying.

[Canada]

As I said talking points no cogent arguments. Fact is that new large scale solar installations are coming in at 2 - 3 c per kWhr vs 6 see for gas and 8 see for coal. Wind is 4-6 c. The UK is now coal free and will be gas free in generation in 10 years.

Fact, the largest sources of lithium are Australia and South America. There is no impediment to the US buying these raw materials and making their own batteries except there is not leadership to do so. Maybe now that will change.

The only fraud in the election was the Republican Candidate. If it was so easy to commit fraud why did Democrats not take the Senate and increase the house? Why not take total control?

What has steel wages got to do with whether an industry is providing a net benefit to the economy? With cheaper steel you can build more and lower cost buildings, infrastructure, vehicles, ships ect. Many of these industries also have high wages until they become uncompetitive because of high input costs caused by tariffs.

You are correct that Australia produces the most lithium but China controls almost all of it. In fact they control lithium in several countries. They also control the majority of solar panels.

Commodities: Top Lithium Production by Country.

Priscila Barrera. August 20th, 2020.

1. Australia.

Mine production: 42,000 MT.

Kicking off our lithium production by country list is Australia. It produced 42,000 MT of lithium content last year, down significantly from 16,800 MT from the year before. Australia's production increased impressively in 2018 due to two new spodumene operations that ramped up production in 2017, along with five additional spodumene operations that ramped up output in 2018. However, the tough price environment and costs led many to reduce production.

Australia hosts the Greenbushes lithium asset, which is operated by Talison Lithium, a subsidiary jointly owned by miners Tianqi Lithium (SZSE:002466) and Albemarle (NYSE: ALB). Greenbushes is the longest continuously operating mining area in Western Australia, having been in operation for over 25 years.

Australia also holds over 2. 7 million MT of identified lithium reserves, according to the US Geological Survey, which puts it just behind Chile. It is worth noting that most of the country's lithium supply is exported to China as spodumene.

Domestic steel manufacturing is critical in every country for national security. It is equally important to keep jobs in USA. If we let China take over all our manufacturing of steel, cars, clothes, textiles, appliances plus everything else what jobs are going to be here for USA citizens. Work for Twitter or google? China already controls almost all of our pharmaceuticals which is scary. I am sorry but I like to buy Made in USA rather than Made in China. I guess for some cheaper is always better.

When USA was in the Paris Accord Canada and USA were the only 2 countries to lower their emissions. Trump dropped out because the regulations were to stringent on USA companies. All industries. China and India do not need to cut emissions but can actually increase their emissions by 20% until 2030. After we dropped out USA emissions still went down 9. 2%. Reason for this is USA businesses are responsible and trying to cut emissions with new technology. Even coal industry produces very small emissions today compared to 20 years ago. USA produces about 15% of world emission China and India near 40% between them If USA cuts half by 2030 and China and India increase 20% by 2030 as per Paris Accord we actually go backwards.

I really think solar will be able to supply possibly 50% of our power needs in the future. I do not like the wind turbines as their life is about 10 years, they are ugly to look at and really aren't economical. Also I like birds and I don't like that windmills kill hundreds of thousands of birds every year and increasing daily.

Yes some countries have wind mills on their coasts. I am sure every person in USA with ocean front property would like to see 100 windmills in their view. I am sure that would increase their property value. Wouldn't you love to go to Hawaii and surf between the windmills?

I guess I just have a hard time understanding why democrats think the USA is such a bad country. I think USA is great and I want it to stay that way. I want to support USA business and USA products even if it costs more than China products. I have been to China and Russia and I don't like communism and socialism.

[GDreams]

Stupid is not knowing that solar and wind power is 5 to 9 times more expensive than hydroelectric or natural gas power. Stupid is not knowing that 80% of all wind and solar panels are coming from China.

Stupid is not knowing that lithium for all the electric cars is controlled by China. Switching to all electric will give millions of jobs and billions of dollars to China.

Stupid is not knowing that tariffs and fair trade protect USA manufacturers and business. Steel workers wages in USA average $74,000 annually and China $15,000 annually. Wages for appliances, textiles, clothes and shoes in USA averages over $36,000 per year and in China $10,000 per year or lower. You really think we can compete with that.

Stupid is not knowing that USA puts out only about 5% of all emissions with China, India and Russia being the biggest polluters in the world.

Stupid is not knowing that the Paris Accord cripples our industry and China and India can keep increasing their emissions into 2030 without ever cutting emissions. USA is not in the Paris Accord now and still reduces more emissions than any other country.

Stupid is thinking we can get rid of our oil industry and we can buy everything from China..

As I said talking points no cogent arguments. Fact is that new large scale solar installations are coming in at 2 - 3 c per kWhr vs 6 see for gas and 8 see for coal. Wind is 4-6 c. The UK is now coal free and will be gas free in generation in 10 years.

Fact, the largest sources of lithium are Australia and South America. There is no impediment to the US buying these raw materials and making their own batteries except there is not leadership to do so. Maybe now that will change.

The only fraud in the election was the Republican Candidate. If it was so easy to commit fraud why did Democrats not take the Senate and increase the house? Why not take total control?

What has steel wages got to do with whether an industry is providing a net benefit to the economy? With cheaper steel you can build more and lower cost buildings, infrastructure, vehicles, ships ect. Many of these industries also have high wages until they become uncompetitive because of high input costs caused by tariffs.

You say on the one hand the Paris accord would cripple industry and on the other that the US is already leading the pack in reducing emissions, did they give you an education in Canada.

You know its possible to build power lines from the south to the north to deliver all that beautiful solar and wind energy. Its possible to install wind generators off the cost like the UK and Europe.

How is it that every time Republicans gain control of the country they leave behind an economic mess?

[Canada]

I am sure every state wants to be a leader in wind and solar like $6. 2 b.

Premium Above.

US Average Price.

For the 12 months ended May 2020, California's higher electricity prices translated into Residential ratepayers paying $6. 2 billion more than the average ratepayers elsewhere in the US using the same amount of energy. Compared to the lowest rate state (Louisiana), California ratepayers paid an additional $9. 0 billion.

California Commercial Electricity Price.

70.8%.

Above Average for.

Rest of US.

California average Commercial Price for the 12 months ended May 2020 was 17.18 cents / kWh, 70.8% higher than the US average of 10.06 cents / kWh for all states other than California. California's commercial prices remained the 3rd highest in the nation.

California Industrial Electricity Price.

117.0%.

Above Average for.

Rest of US.

California average Industrial Price for the 12 months ended May 2020 was 13.82 cents / kWh, 117.0% higher than the US average of 6. 37 cents / kWh for all states other than California. California's industrial prices remained the 5th highest in the nation.

$11.2 b.

Premium Above.

US Average Price.

For the 12 months ended May 2020, California's higher electricity prices translated into Commercial & Industrial ratepayers paying $11.2 billion more than ratepayers elsewhere in the US using the same amount of energy. Compared to the lowest rate states, California businesses paid an additional $14.7 billion.