hckošice 13,733 Posted October 4, 2020 #6841 Share Posted October 4, 2020 New Caledonia rejects independence from France https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-54410059 dcro and Olympian1010 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 3,010 Posted October 4, 2020 #6842 Share Posted October 4, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassmarket 3,010 Posted October 4, 2020 #6843 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Like the true gentleman he is, Joe Biden refuses to take advantage of Pres Trumps misfortune. He’s taking the day off. Kirkpatrick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 4, 2020 #6844 Share Posted October 4, 2020 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. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolby 714 Posted October 4, 2020 #6845 Share Posted October 4, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 4, 2020 #6846 Share Posted October 4, 2020 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. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 4, 2020 #6847 Share Posted October 4, 2020 1 hour ago, Dolby said: What about California if Trump wins and Texas if Biden wins? Good point. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agger 1,612 Posted October 4, 2020 #6848 Share Posted October 4, 2020 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,669 Posted October 5, 2020 #6849 Share Posted October 5, 2020 This is from 2016, but it stills feels very relevant after that first debate. “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,885 Posted October 5, 2020 #6850 Share Posted October 5, 2020 Dutch doctor: "One of the side effects of dexamethasone is strengthening/heightening of your emotions." Quite clearly, the dude is high as a kite If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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