Move over, Canadians

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 11:30 am

Google reports that "How do I move to Canada" was among the highest rated search phrases after Trump's success in Super Tuesday Primary elections.

‘How Can I Move to Canada’ Was Top Google Search Following Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday Wins (VIDEO) | Alternet

I was thinking along those lines, but I already know that I'd be wasting my time. Besides, I don't really like the cold all that much.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 2:37 pm

LarsMac;1493368 wrote: Google reports that "How do I move to Canada" was among the highest rated search phrases after Trump's success in Super Tuesday Primary elections.

‘How Can I Move to Canada’ Was Top Google Search Following Donald Trump’s Super Tuesday Wins (VIDEO) | Alternet

I was thinking along those lines, but I already know that I'd be wasting my time. Besides, I don't really like the cold all that much.

You could try moving south rather than north

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 3:09 pm

If America is that concerned, America wont vote the muppet into power.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:02 pm

Bruv;1493373 wrote: If America is that concerned, America wont vote the muppet into power.

America is two countries with a single set of borders - democrat America is very concerned that republican America could well vote the muppet into power.

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:12 pm

Bruv;1493373 wrote: If America is that concerned, America wont vote the muppet into power.

Well, it seems to be a polarization thing. Half of us seem to want the guy, and the other half wants somebody else.

The difference will be which half is actually slightly larger, or which half is better at getting out the vote. (And who, exactly, that somebody else turns out to be.

If I show up on your doorstep one day, can you put me up while I apply for refugee status?

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:52 pm

LarsMac;1493375 wrote: Well, it seems to be a polarization thing. Half of us seem to want the guy, and the other half wants somebody else.

The difference will be which half is actually slightly larger, or which half is better at getting out the vote. (And who, exactly, that somebody else turns out to be.

If I show up on your doorstep one day, can you put me up while I apply for refugee status?

To be honest as I watch him he reminds me of an edgy comedian, I have a strong revulsion at the same time a begrudging admiration.

If only his quick response and incisive answers were more to my taste.

Imagine a world with Putin and Trump going head to head.

You would be more than welcome, as long as you don't bring any American recipe books.

Post by **LarsMac** » Thu Mar 03, 2016 4:59 pm

Bruv;1493381 wrote: To be honest as I watch him he reminds me of an edgy comedian, I have a strong revulsion at the same time a begrudging admiration.

If only his quick response and incisive answers were more to my taste.

Imagine a world with Putin and Trump going head to head.

You would be more than welcome, as long as you don't bring any American recipe books.

Frankly, the idea of a Putin - Trump Showdown gets me to thinking of a Mel Brooks parody on the Hitler - Stalin relationship.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:51 am

LarsMac;1493382 wrote: Frankly, the idea of a Putin - Trump Showdown gets me to thinking of a Mel Brooks parody on the Hitler - Stalin relationship.

More George C Scott in Dr Strangelove..........................chillingly.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:04 am

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Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 12:22 pm

We all knew he was a big knob, now he proves his ego is the biggest thing about him, before intellect, common decency,sense etc,etc.

Post by **spot** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:46 pm

You know, it's all very well you chaps disrespecting the man but he's the only potential candidate whose foreign policy amounts to isolationism.

Speaking solely for myself here, I actually want an isolationist USA, tariffed to the eyeballs, with a high wall round it and nobody allowed outdoors in the Fatherland who hasn't got valid citizenship.

Admittedly most Americans would start living on the constant edge of poverty - to be frank I think that's already the case - but if it involves less external destabilization then it has to be good news for the other 95% of the world's population. Hillary, for all her admirable idealism fifty years ago, behaved when Secretary of State like a born-again wrecker of world stability just to keep the job.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:24 pm

Well at last we agree about something.......the part that said......"Speaking solely for myself here............."

Spot on.

Post by **spot** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:49 pm

Bruv;1493395 wrote: Well at last we agree about something.......the part that said......"Speaking solely for myself here............."

Spot on.

This was drawn by "the chief editorial cartoonist for the New York newspaper PM". American isolationism isn't a new phenomenon.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:28 pm

I can't help but associate the concept of Border Walls with Berlin.

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:37 pm

One tiny flicker of hope in yesterday's "Debate"

Gov Kasich seems to have figured out all he needs to do is stick to his own talking points, and stay out of the firefights, and he can come across as the last shred of reason in the GOP race. He did a fine job of standing back and allowing the the Three Stooges all the room they needed. (Apologies to the Brothers Howard)

gmc · Post by **gmc** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:25 am

posted by larsmac

Frankly, the idea of a Putin - Trump Showdown gets me to thinking of a Mel Brooks parody on the Hitler - Stalin relationship.

They're both narcissistic crooks they might actually get on quite well.

Post by **spot** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 5:54 am

I shall express puzzlement so that I may become enlightened.

Does the Republican Party not have to authorize candidates before they can stand for election under the party's banner?

And if it does, how on earth did Mr Trump get permission?

For comparison, nobody in England can use a party identifier on a local or national ballot without authority from the party's Nominating Officer.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 11:54 am

When Chillary was running the first time I said if she got in I would move to Canada. I don't tolerate the cold very well so I thought this time I might go south to Mexico . . . but wait a minute, I said if DT got in that I would go there. What to do? I guess I'll have to root for Bernie, Marco or Ted.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 2:31 pm

ZAP;1493427 wrote: When Chillary was running the first time I said if she got in I would move to Canada. I don't tolerate the cold very well so I thought this time I might go south to Mexico . . . but wait a minute, I said if DT got in that I would go there. What to do? I guess I'll have to root for Bernie, Marco or Ted.

Feel the Bern as I do, Zap.

:yh_flag

Post by **spot** » Sat Mar 05, 2016 3:34 pm

One could, I suppose, just vote for the tallest.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 3:39 am

spot;1493416 wrote: I shall express puzzlement so that I may become enlightened.

Does the Republican Party not have to authorize candidates before they can stand for election under the party's banner?

And if it does, how on earth did Mr Trump get permission?

For comparison, nobody in England can use a party identifier on a local or national ballot without authority from the party's Nominating Officer.

Unless, of course, they stand as something like "Independent Labour", for example.

Post by **spot** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:18 am

FourPart;1493435 wrote: Unless, of course, they stand as something like "Independent Labour", for example.

It's not allowed. If you're not representing a party at all, you'll simply be described as an Independent candidate.

To have any other description on the ballot you have to register a name, and the rules include:Category 3 prohibited words are:

Independent/Annibynnol, Independents, Official, Unofficial

You can only use category 3 words if you do not include an

existing registered identity mark.

For example you cannot use the ‘Independent Stop the

Bypass Party’ if there was an already registered ‘Stop the

Bypass Party’ because ‘Independent’ is being used with the

name of an existing registered party.

You also cannot use the ‘Independent Party’.

http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/_ ... mes-rp.pdf

So you can go on the ballot as the Independent Lunar Colonization candidate, because there's no Lunar Colonization party, but you can't go on as Independent Labour.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 4:56 pm

There seem to be quite a few Independent Labour, Liberal & Conservatives listed here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U ... Ps_elected

Post by **spot** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:47 pm

The most recent on that list is ten years ago - perhaps the rules changed since then.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 9:14 pm

spot;1493431 wrote: One could, I suppose, just vote for the tallest.

:wah: That struck me as hilariously funny. And sad, that that might be the answer.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 6:27 am

It would be funny if it wasn't so serious..........................Trumpisms.....

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 7:01 am

spot;1493455 wrote: The most recent on that list is ten years ago - perhaps the rules changed since then.
10 years is pretty much the current administration. I can't see them changing anything, as breakaway "Independent" candidates would be more likely to benefit them by splitting the opposition in a FPTP system. I know that if standing as a representative of an official party then you must have their approval, but by stating yourself as being Independent is declaring non-affiliation. However, the party suffix is an indication of which direction your political bias lies - although it should also be noted that the Independent Labour Party was once an officially registered party.

Personally, though, I see the fringe parties as being total time wasters (apart from the ones that do it to raise money for charities). No-one sees them as having any possibility of winning a seat over the main runners. The only purpose they serve is to divide the vote, thus giving the opposition a false advantage. This is basically what Royston Smith (my MP) was under Police investigation for (which seemed to be conveniently swept under the carpet). He had (allegedly) handed a list of names & addresses of Labour voters who might potentially be persuaded to vote UKIP to the UKIP candidate (who also knew that he didn't have a hope in hell of getting in). Whether or not it actually had any effect of reducing Labour support is anyone's guess, but the fact remains is that it was, at least, a breach of the Data Protection act & making use of dividing opposition votes.

Post by **spot** » Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:27 am

FourPart;1493466 wrote: 10 years is pretty much the current administration.

Let me rephrase my comment then. Nobody has sat in the House of Commons or contested an election to a Westminster seat in the last ten years having an Independent Labour or Independent Conservative listing on a ballot paper. I think the rules changed to ban the practice. My quote saying it was banned was from the Electoral Commission who specify election practice.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:25 am

Unnerving

Post by **LarsMac** » Sat Mar 19, 2016 8:03 am

Well, some folks in Canada seem to have taken to the idea.

Cape Breton if Donald Trump Wins

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 5:20 am

LarsMac;1493834 wrote: Well, some folks in Canada seem to have taken to the idea.

Cape Breton if Donald Trump Wins

I find the way the text & wallpaper images scroll at different rates interesting.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 6:22 am

That's the latest in web design. I hate it, myself.

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 7:48 am

LarsMac;1493947 wrote: That's the latest in web design. I hate it, myself.

Very distracting - not a technique I'd ever use.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 10:12 am

It is poorly used in this instance to be fair.

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:59 pm

I didn't say I liked it - I just found it interesting.