Quote from: nullius on November 07, 2020, 05:31:01 AM

People whose wealth is invested in illiquid, immovable property within a jurisdiction tend to think more long-term; and most especially, people who own their own homes (in contradistinction to investment properties) have the most to lose from bad government.

Proof of stake.

Why did I not think of that metaphor whilst wearing my political philosophy hat. Switching to my cryptocurrency discussion hat...

Quote from: infofront on Today at 01:48:34 AM

I still have just enough trust in our American system to believe that any illegitimate votes will be nullified, one way or another.

Does it count (so to speak) if I incite the robots to Kill All Humans? That will nullify votes—all votes, “one way or another”!

Quote from: nullius on September 17, 2020, 12:55:17 PM

Fear nothing.

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Quote from: infofront on November 07, 2020, 08:56:18 PM

It's probably about 50/50, which is too close for my comfort.

O.k... I did a quickie looking it up, and you seem to be correct about the split, [...]

Politics is never over, right?

I called it 50/50 in P&S, and bet accordingly.

The more interesting part is: The election being close keeps it exciting! Do you remember the time, not so long ago, when the mainstream media were whining about “voter apathy” and low turnout rates? (Why, just why do you suppose that that worries them!?)

If they make you feel like your vote counts—as if elections are so close that your vote could be decisive—then it keeps you engaged with the system!

Quote from: nullius on October 16, 2020, 02:10:33 PM

Like betting on cockfights or football games: The whole concept of this thread adequately sums the value of democracy. It is entertainment. It keeps the proles distracted, and dissipates their energies in a way that is harmless to the system.

On Votaries of the Vote [...]

Quote from: Arriemoller on Today at 01:23:08 AM

Quote from: philipma1957 on November 07, 2020, 12:46:21 PM

Quote from: nullius on November 07, 2020, 05:31:01 AM

Quote from: nullius on October 12, 2020, 04:33:52 PM

Quote from: Nietzsche

Every one being allowed to learn to read, ruineth in the long run not only writing but also thinking.

If people with a IQ under 100 weren't allowed to vote there wouldn't be any ~~Dem.~~ American votes. That would be no fun.

FYFY.

Quote from: marcus_of_augustus on Today at 01:43:50 AM

~ 70 million voted for Trump, that's 70 million people with guns who don't believe the Intl Commie elite Deep State psyop, psycho-babble, propaganda bullshit

Trump is a globalist, maybe 10% less globalist than GOP neocons. Biden is an Internationalist. The difference is... indistinct.

Anyway, marcus, please don’t tell me that you are in hock to the Kushners? ;-)

The big benefit of Trump being the POTUS has been the salty, delicious taste of liberal tears! To be honest, it is the primary reason why I bet 0.01 BTC that Trump would win (and I did a charity bet with theymos, so that no liberal would benefit from me in any way if Trump were to lose). May the liberal tears continue to flow.

Quote from: xhomerx10 on Today at 03:15:01 AM

Quote from: JohnBitCo on Today at 02:37:27 AM

Historical Images !!!!!

What's that? CNN trying to attain 'relevant' status?

Good call, xhomerx10. Why is this not fucking showered with WOsmerit?