/Featured Quiz 18 October - Weekly Featured Quiz - General Knowledge

[Eric Loh]

7 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

It was a terrible campaign mistake driven by desperate measures needed - they even have Obama out haranguing black men to vote for Kamala as the polls show a lot of them aint gonna vote, and many are switching back to Trump.  The interview confirmed what the GOP supporters thought about her (and more), and the Dems supporters saw it through rose coloured glasses. But most of those still undecided saw it for what it was - a train wreck. IMO she lost a chunk of the white 'female' vote after that interview.  It looks to me like Kamala is causing a lot of white women and black men to not vote this time, and a bunch of them to actually vote for Trump.

 

This is a single term election only - it is a unique election in that there has only been one POTUS who lost Office and then won it back one term later (Cleveland in 1893). Many might not like Trump (he aint 'personable'), but they think Trump for another four years has got to be better than the last 4 years of Biden-Harris. Plus Trump has won over people he lost in 2020, and Kamala has not 'won over' people enough to view her as a suitable person to be POTUS.  

So much for your opinion regarding white female voter, By the way, Trump base has not broadened as he alienated many independents. In fact his legacy is pure poison for independents. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/white-women-voters-harris-trump

[Fat is a type of crazy]

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Politically there's no need for 60 minutes for Trump. He's done enough interviews and the Dems are in trouble.  I'm sure this is what his advisers would be saying. 

I think it's because he's become seriously unstuck during recent interviews such as the Bloomberg one and the Latino one. Serious normal questions where they expect a detailed answer and he is found wanting. Slogans and belittling others can only take you so far. 

[TroubleandGrumpy]

10 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

So much for your opinion regarding white female voter, By the way, Trump base has not broadened as he alienated many independents. In fact his legacy is pure poison for independents. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/08/white-women-voters-harris-trump

You remind me of a famous (in Aust) line from a great Aussie movie (The Castle) - 'Tell Him He's Dreaming".

[earlinclaifornia]

2 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

I think it's because he's become seriously unstuck during recent interviews such as the Bloomberg one and the Latino one. Serious normal questions where they expect a detailed answer and he is found wanting. Slogans and belittling others can only take you so far. 

 Three weeks is a long time for him to hide the reality in this election

[Yellowtail]

9 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

I think it's because he's become seriously unstuck during recent interviews such as the Bloomberg one and the Latino one. Serious normal questions where they expect a detailed answer and he is found wanting. Slogans and belittling others can only take you so far. 

Unlike Harris, who provided precise, direct and detailed answers to every question. 

[Yellowtail]

7 minutes ago, earlinclaifornia said:

 Three weeks is a long time for him to hide the reality in this election

Biden hid for six months in 2020

[John Drake]

4 hours ago, theblether said:

 

20 Harris staffers speak to Politico. This is the Pennsylvania team. Politico are apparently readying "what really happened" at Fox. 

 

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/10/16/kamala-harris-pennsylvania-campaign-drama-00183844

 

 

 

That link has the ugliest picture of Kamala Harris I've ever seen.

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1 hour ago, Yagoda said:

So you don't live in that frozen landscape You've never been there You don't know anything about the oil industry up there and you get your news from a few propaganda arms and then you pontificate and make the world a dumber place

If you have evidence that the sources I cited have given false information, please share some proof of that. Otherwise, put up or...

[Fat is a type of crazy]

1 hour ago, Yellowtail said:

Unlike Harris, who provided precise, direct and detailed answers to every question. 

They had some very loaded questions - has your 4 years been terrible or very terrible? Hard to answer. But yes neither her nor Trump are the greatest at answering questions - but he's worse and since there's a 100 other reasons that Trump is a terrible option - whereas Kamala in my opinion is quite reasonable on most things - picking one because the other is so bad does make sense. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Fat is a type of crazy

[John Drake]

2 hours ago, Thailand said:

Baier thought she was quite good and caught him out that should count for something?

 

"in the interim we had a good exchange"--quoting Baier. I don't hear him say what you claim he said.

[Celsius]

Jesus Wept, November 5th can't come fast enough.

[Yellowtail]

7 minutes ago, Fat is a type of crazy said:

They had some very loaded questions - has your 4 years been terrible or very terrible? Hard to answer. But yes neither her nor Trump are the greatest at answering questions - but since there's a 100 other reasons that Trump is a terrible option - whereas Kamala in my opinion is quite reasonable on most things - picking one because the other is so bad does make sense. 

I am the opposite. I like Trump's policies better than Harris's policies, so I have 100 reasons that make Harris a terrible option. 

 

Again, "orange man bad" is just not that convincing to me. 

 

 

[Yellowtail]

10 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

"in the interim we had a good exchange"--quoting Baier. I don't hear him say what you claim he said.

That happens a lot. 

[dinsdale]

3 hours ago, LosLobo said:

Let’s cut through the noise:

1. Boilerplate Pablum? Harris discussed real issues—immigration, healthcare, and gun control—clearly outlining her administration's strategies. Dismissing them as 'boilerplate' just shows you’re not engaging with the content.

2. ‘Mentioning the other candidate once a minute’? You call that weak? It’s called context. She’s drawing contrasts, which is crucial in an election. Voters deserve to know the differences in leadership.

3. Introducing her own proposals? She did! If you want a detailed policy plan, look for it instead of nitpicking how often she referenced Trump. Your preference for soundbites over substance is limiting the discussion.

If you really want to engage, listen to the whole interview and consider the points she made rather than just counting mentions. That’s how real discourse happens.

What you seem to dismiss is you can make as many points as you like but not answer the question. It's a very simple concept. You either answer the question or you don't. We all know how it goes. We've all seen politicians not answer direct questions with diversions. It staggers me that you think Harris actually answered the direct questions put to her. Guess that's why you think she should be the President of the United States. Like minds i.e. empty.