Only in America...

[NottyImp]

Trump was clearly lining up his daughter.

And not in a good way.

 

[Sincilbanks]

Really interesting. I can recommend ‘Battle Cry of Freedom’ by James M McPherson if you haven’t read it already. A wonderful study of the civil war but also excellent background to the development of modern America.

Ken Burns' fantastic Civil War series is currently airing on PBS

 

[NottyImp]

Ken Burns' fantastic Civil War series is currently airing on PBS

Enjoyed his Vietnam series.

 

[stokeimp]

Enjoyed his Vietnam series.

"Enjoyed" probably not the best word you could have chosen, Notty!!

Have to say my overwhelming emotion when watching that and similar other programmes is one of anger

 

[Rasenimp]

Trump was clearly lining up his daughter.

Not again

 

[NottyImp]

Not again

I think she might be fucked. Literally.

 

[NottyImp]

"Enjoyed" probably not the best word you could have chosen, Notty!!

Have to say my overwhelming emotion when watching that and similar other programmes is one of anger

I perhaps meant intellectually as a lover of history and what that means for the human condition.

Yes, very gruelling in parts.

If Hulloutpost *really* wants to understand "balance" then he should watch this series.

 

[NottyImp]

I have H R McMaster's "Dereliction of Duty" lined up on my Kindle. Sadly, McMasters ended up supporting the invasion of Iraq that suggests to me he didn't really learn the lessons of Vietnam all that well.

 

[hulloutpost]

Thanks, will look that up.

Hulloutpost's view that any history older than 5 years is irrelevant to political discourse is completely blown away by the role the American Civil War plays in American history right up to the current day.

Obsession is a terrible thing Notty and where did I say that. I got told off for bringing something up from four years ago the other day

 

[MaineRoad_96]

I think she might be fucked. Literally.

A bit like Brexit.

 

[Chesterimp]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1323765227524136964

Can this no mark 'politician' (sic) please stay over there.

 

[DonnyImp]

See he's with his 'mates'. Ole 'Billy' Farage

 

[plumbob]

You have to laugh.
"Can I ask why you brought you guns to the rally?"
"Because I can, why wouldn't I?"

Clearly thinks there may be a need for an automatic weapon at any given moment in his daily life. What a fucked up place.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/election-us-2020-54859539

 

[Sincilbanks]

You have to laugh.
"Can I ask why you brought you guns to the rally?"
"Because I can, why wouldn't I?"

Clearly thinks there may be a need for an automatic weapon at any given moment in his daily life. What a fucked up place.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/election-us-2020-54859539

When you need an assault rifle to do the shopping..

 

[plumbob]

When you need an assault rifle to do the shopping..
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You never know if you might need that last pack of toilet paper!

 

[NottyImp]

When you need an assault rifle to do the shopping..
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To be fair, that is Quentin Tarrantino.

 

[HoofGrantBrown]

When you need an assault rifle to do the shopping..
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Such a great country...hmmmm

 

[HoofGrantBrown]

Media keep saying Biden will be America's 46th President.
They can't be sure of that.

 

[HoofGrantBrown]

Media keep saying Biden will be America's 46th President.
They can't be sure of that.

And for clarity, not suggesting Biden won't win, he definitely has.
But firstly he might not be next, and secondly (to be a touch morbid) it's not guaranteed he'll make it to end of January.

 

[NottyImp]

And for clarity, not suggesting Biden won't win, he definitely has.
But firstly he might not be next, and secondly (to be a touch morbid) it's not guaranteed he'll make it to end of January.

Wow, that is pessimistic! If he doesn't Kamala Harris will be the next US President.