[OFF TOPIC] Politics Thread

[hckošice 14,769]

New Caledonia rejects independence from France

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54410059

[Grassmarket 3,362]

28 minutes ago, hckosice said:

New Caledonia rejects independence from France

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54410059

Of course they do.  Why would they turn down all that lovely French money?

 

Same reason the Netherlands Antilles voted to remain Dutch.

[Grassmarket 3,362]

Like the true gentleman he is, Joe Biden refuses to take advantage of Pres Trumps misfortune.  He’s taking the day off.

 

 

[Olympian1010 7,943]

I did read that the gap between when the UN accepted South Sudan and now, is the longest period in which the UN has gone without admitting a new member. I do believe that Bougainville’s independence will be recognized at some point in the future, but for now, no new members will be admitted. I heard rumors that one of the FSM states and one of the Solomon Islands will hold independence votes from their respective nations too.

 

Edit: Chuuk’s referendum has been delayed for a third time to 2022, so that vote probably won’t ever happen. The Solomon Islands issue is new, so it’s just a small political spat at the moment.

[Dolby 731]

33 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

I did read that the gap between when the UN accepted South Sudan and now, is the longest period in which the UN has gone without admitting a new member. I do believe that Bougainville’s independence will be recognized at some point in the future, but for now, no new members will be admitted. I heard rumors that one of the FSM states and one of the Solomon Islands will hold independence votes from their respective nations too.

 

Edit: Chuuk’s referendum has been delayed for a third time to 2022, so that vote probably won’t ever happen. The Solomon Islands issue is new, so it’s just a small political spat at the moment.

What about California if Trump wins and Texas if Biden wins?  

[Olympian1010 7,943]

I received my official mail-in ballot today. Like always, California has worked to ensure open, easy, and secure voting. All eligible voters at the first deadline to register were sent a mail-in ballot in order to be able to vote safely from home. Voters may cast their mail-in ballots in a multitude of ways. They can mail them in, drop them off at designated location (dropbox), or drop them off at their polling center during the in-person voting period. If you were to make a mistake on your mail-in ballot, you can go to your in-person polling center and have that ballot voided, and then be allowed to vote in person. All registered voters are also given the option of voting in-person if they wish to do so. Of course, you may not submit two ballots. There is no official deadline to register for in-person voting in California. You may register at your polling center on Election Day, or during the preceding election period. 
 

There are 6 candidates on the ballot in California for President of the United States:

American Independent - Roque “Rocky” De La Fuente Guerra

Democrat - Joe Biden

Green - Howie Hawkins

Libertarian - Jo Jorgensen

Peace and Freedom - Gloria La Riva 

Republican - Donald Trump

 

There will be 11 propositions on the ballot in California. 5 would be amendments to the California Constitution, the longest constitution in the world.

 

All Californians will be asked to elect a US House Representative, a State Senator, and a State Assembly Member.

 

 

[Olympian1010 7,943]

1 hour ago, Dolby said:

What about California if Trump wins and Texas if Biden wins?  

Good point.

[Agger 1,653]

1 hour ago, Dolby said:

What about California if Trump wins and Texas if Biden wins?  

Texas that's getting closer and closer to being a battlegrond state?  

[Olympian1010 7,943]

This is from 2016, but it stills feels very relevant after that first debate.

 

[heywoodu 14,911]

Dutch doctor: "One of the side effects of dexamethasone is strengthening/heightening of your emotions."

 

Quite clearly, the dude is high as a kite