Reflecting on the Biden Victory and I am reminding myself are some of the reasons that I really like Joe. Let's be clear I'm still a pragmatic Centrist and certainly lean to the right on some issues and there will certainly be times I strongly disagree with his politics. But he is such a decent man. I remember watching when he was vice president swearing in the new … [Read more...] about Reflections On Biden
Would Donald Trump like some cheese to go with his whine?
For someone who used to star in his own reality television show, Donald Trump appears not to be able to cope with the political reality that is illustrated by the following image: Trump acts like Cutler Beckett at the end of the film Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End: Granted, on 04 November 2020, it was not obvious who would win. The wait for the … [Read more...] about Would Donald Trump like some cheese to go with his whine?
Biden’s win vs the audacity needed to rescue US politics
Joe Biden has won after a razor’s edge election but the Republican Party could be the real beneficiary if it has the good sense to redeem itself after being Donald Trump’s poodle. New opportunities will open for both Democrat and Republican Parties if they have the audacity to move to the bipartisan center. That would help to rescue US politics but may be a hope too far … [Read more...] about Biden’s win vs the audacity needed to rescue US politics
Watch: Internet, cities and world leaders reaction to Joe Biden winning Presidency (Videos)
Some reaction to Joe Biden being elected the 46th President of the United States: The Americans have chosen their President. Congratulations @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We have a lot to do to overcome today’s challenges. Let's work together!— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) November 7, 2020 Make America great again.by @edelstudio / @JoeBiden @KamalaHarris … [Read more...] about Watch: Internet, cities and world leaders reaction to Joe Biden winning Presidency (Videos)
Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
Time to embrace a new White House agenda? Jonathan Newton /The Washington Post via Getty Images Brian J Purnell, Bowdoin College; Morgan Marietta, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Neta C. Crawford, Boston University The American public has had its say and for the first time in a generation denied a sitting president a second … [Read more...] about Biden wins – experts on what it means for race relations, US foreign policy and the Supreme Court
Loser Trump (Cartoon)
Joe Biden — a life’s work in Washington
Washington (AFP) - A stalwart of American political life for decades, Joe Biden, 77, has experienced many ups and downs during his long career in Washington. But in the end he won the biggest prize of all -- the presidency -- after edging out President Donald Trump.Senate at 30 - Active in local politics in Delaware, Biden scored a major surprise aged just 30 when he ousted a … [Read more...] about Joe Biden — a life’s work in Washington
Trump refuses to concede, says election is ‘far from over’
US President Donald Trump is refusing to concede, even as every major media outlet has called the election for his rival, Democratic candidate Joe Biden, vowing to take more legal action."The simple fact is this election is far from over," Trump said, effectively promising more divisiveness in the country and not allowing the country to move on from the election."Beginning … [Read more...] about Trump refuses to concede, says election is ‘far from over’
Quote of the Day: Joe Biden’s Tweet reacting to being elected President
America, I’m honored that you have chosen me to lead our great country.The work ahead of us will be hard, but I promise you this: I will be a President for all Americans — whether you voted for me or not.I will keep the faith that you have placed in me. pic.twitter.com/moA9qhmjn8— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 7, 2020 … [Read more...] about Quote of the Day: Joe Biden’s Tweet reacting to being elected President
TRUMP FIRED (Cartoon)
BIDEN BEATS TRUMP AND WILL BE 46TH PRESIDENT (UPDATE 1)
Editor's Note: This post will be updated all day with media, Twitter and blog reaction. Refresh TMV to see the latest. UPDATES will be placed under this story's first few paragraphs and dated. Scroll down to see the latest update. CNN has officially projected Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential election: Joe Biden will become the 46th president of the … [Read more...] about BIDEN BEATS TRUMP AND WILL BE 46TH PRESIDENT (UPDATE 1)
BREAKING UPDATE: Character Did Matter
BREAKING UPATE: Character Did Matter: Joe Biden elected the 46th President of the United States - Even Fox has to (reluctantly) admit. OriginalPost: As former vice-president, Joe Biden is on the cusp of reaching the “magical” number of 270 electoral votes, one of the toughest, closest, and most important elections our nation has ever experienced may be finally … [Read more...] about BREAKING UPDATE: Character Did Matter
YOU’RE FIRED (Cartoon and Column)
There’s a line in The 40-Year-Old Virgin that has come to my mind. It is, “Dude, get the f--k out of here.” The toadies, the followers, the sycophants, the cult, and the MAGAts are screaming and crying that the guy who asked Russia if they were listening in 2016 and asked Ukraine for help in 2019 is now being cheated. The cult is upset that the bulk of mail-in ballots are … [Read more...] about YOU’RE FIRED (Cartoon and Column)
5 types of misinformation to watch out for while ballots are being counted – and after
Mail-in and absentee ballots, like these being processed by election workers in Pennsylvania, are a subject of misinformation spreading across social media. AP Photo/Matt Slocum Kate Starbird, University of Washington; Jevin West, University of Washington, and Renee DiResta, Stanford University With no clear winner yet in the presidential election, … [Read more...] about 5 types of misinformation to watch out for while ballots are being counted – and after
Trudy Rubin: Autocrats think Trump broke American democracy. Biden could prove them wrong
Amidst all the gloom about our still bitterly divided country — laid bare by the election and President Donald Trump’s ugly reactions — I offer some perspective from an unlikely source.Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition leader recovering in Berlin from a near fatal poisoning, saw our painful voting process as positive. Keep in mind that he plans to return to a country where … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: Autocrats think Trump broke American democracy. Biden could prove them wrong
The Trouble With An Echo Chamber Society
Something that has become disturbingly clear over the last few years is the impact of our increasingly echo chambered society. Back in the 1980's Gloria Steinem was quoted as saying she couldn't understand how Reagan won because she didn't know anyone who voted for him That was a reflection of her living in a heavily Democratic part of Manhattan and being surrounded by … [Read more...] about The Trouble With An Echo Chamber Society
Hollow Trump
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Quote of the day: on a losing Donald Trump
“Trump’s sycophants and enablers find all their dreams that his presidency would be the most consequential and important in American history crashing down around them..We should all remember Trump as he presented himself in this monumental moment: as a babbling, incoherent, conspiracist. Our greatest presidential embarrassment.” --Amanda Carpenter, former Ted Cruz … [Read more...] about Quote of the day: on a losing Donald Trump
Biden on the brink: takes lead in critical Pennsylvania and in Georgia
Former Vice President Joe Biden has now pulled ahead in the big-electoral-votes state of Pennsylvania. If he wins this he will become President-elect. Biden also has pulled head of President Donald Trump in Georgia and Arizona. CNN: With a fresh batch of votes coming in from Pennsylvania, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has grown his lead in the critical … [Read more...] about Biden on the brink: takes lead in critical Pennsylvania and in Georgia
Trudy Rubin: How the world views 2020 presidential election: It isn’t pretty
For foreigners who look to the United States as an exemplar of democracy, this election has been as tense as it has been for most Americans.President Donald Trump’s premature declaration of victory and effort to scrap millions of votes shocked the democratic world. Ditto for the clumsy way our election system has performed (even before discussing the Electoral College).This is … [Read more...] about Trudy Rubin: How the world views 2020 presidential election: It isn’t pretty