OLDIE 45 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I stand by my comments on Trump. He is changing his mind at every turn. OK, he is going to be the next president, but don't forget that Clinton polled more votes than him. It's the Electoral College system that puts him in. How dangerous is it going to be when the Republicans control the Senate, and House Of Representatives? Answer? It means they can do as they like. How does that represent ALL Americans? Of course change is needed, and challenging the establishment is a worthy cause. So if you voted Republican, and Republicans are in power, how does that figure? Anyroadup, we, as a country, have our own problems to overcome, caused by? The Brexit vote, we shall see. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 You can stand by your comments Oldie, that is your right. I have no dog in this race as I do not even have a vote in this country. So could vote for neither candidate. The outcome of all this remains to be seen. We have had eight years of democrat rule here for many that has been enough. Trump has been the first individual who has addressed issues that really affect the grass roots and goes against the status quo. The media has been guilty of extremely biased coverage as I have already noted. So to avoid getting the thread locked for getting too political that will be my last word on this topic other than general discussion of life here in these United States. After all if I don't love it I can leave it. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I'm afraid Oldie, that Trump polled most votes overall. Well that's what the Beeb said on Wednesday morning. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 What I find most surprising is the way the results have been micro analysed, broken down into White women, Hispanic women, manual worker, college graduates etc, etc seems like someone is trying to stir up trouble to me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,435 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 As the Nottingham-related content is increasingly notable by its absence, I think the thread has reached its natural end. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
radfordred 6,284 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 #105 Not unlike keep one drop one? Word association? What you playing & what you reading? What you looking at? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 If Nottingham folks have questions, or relatives, or observations about Nottingham / US connections I don't think the thread has reached its end. The election is over. Mr Trump won. The media of both our countries has done its folks a great disservice by constantly vilifying one candidate but that is now over. It is funny to watch them scrambling to now distance themselves from their rotten behaviour. Now lets try to return to the original pupose of this thread. Do you want to move here? Yes/no. Whats it like here? Etc. etc. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 It's true, Jill Sparrow (#95), you can't always get what you want. Just ask Mick Jagger. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 #108 He's someone I certainly wouldn't want. Michael Wood?....now you're talking! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 #108=" But if you try some time...." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 I've always said, you can make it if you try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 And 'Try a Little Harder'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 It doesn't matter who I favoured for the US presidency. What worries me is that only about 57% of eligible people voted. It follows since voter numbers were pretty close, that the president was chosen by around 29% of the electorate. That is not much of an endorsement for 'Leader of the Free World'. We have similar levels of apathy here. I would like to see more (unbiased) education about the political system and the rights and responsibilities of voters in schools. I would not rule out compulsory voting. Democracy is in danger. Col Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Your point is well taken Col. Percentages varied all over the place. I read somewhere (Probably the local paper) that the turnout was very high here in GA. Something like 80+% of eligible voters. That said, I would respectfully point you to post #105. I suspect we may be skating on thin ice here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,869 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 This is getting too political. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 That was my point Denshaw. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Say no more ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 14 hours ago, DJ360 said: I would not rule out compulsory voting. Would there be a referendum on that? LOL 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,594 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 That was clever, TBI... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 4 hours ago, TBI said: Would there be a referendum on that? LOL Only if I could win Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 18 hours ago, loppylugs said: Your point is well taken Col. Percentages varied all over the place. I read somewhere (Probably the local paper) that the turnout was very high here in GA. Something like 80+% of eligible voters. That said, I would respectfully point you to post #105. I suspect we may be skating on thin ice here. Noted Loppy. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJ360 6,712 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 12 hours ago, denshaw said: This is getting too political. I don't disagree with your sentiment Denshaw, but with respect but I believe that decision is for the moderators to make. Political comments are made repeatedly on here by certain people, who then try to suppress responses by claiming they are not political. If it is a comment about national or local government, or a comment about the distribution of resources, or the state of any public service or the operation of any Govt policy, it is political. (Whether or not specifically about Nottingham or for/against any particular party) It should thus either be deleted, or discussion allowed, at the moderators discretion. This is the only site I visit ( And I visit a few) , where political discussion (even when polite) causes panic. But the mods must have control, because self policing clearly doesn't work. Col Edit. My apologies Denshaw, I forgot that you too are a moderator. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 Is nothing sacred anymore ? A lot of members on NS have enjoyed the facilities at the Central Library for years, not just a library either. PLEASE NOTE THIS POST IS NOT POLITICAL, JUST SHOWING FURTHER DECLINE OF A VALUABLE NOTTINGHAM RESCOURCE. http://www.nottinghampost.com/nottingham-central-library-to-be-sold-and-converted-into-office-space/story-29893550-detail/story.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
annswabey 599 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 It doesn't sound as though it's actually going, though, Catfan, although perhaps it will move. I do hope it doesn't go entirely - have spent a lot of time at Central Library over the years 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jill Sparrow 10,269 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 #123 The hours I've spent in their local studies department! Never liked that building though. Had no gravitas like Shakespeare Street. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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