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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Whistler » May 10, 2020, 5:16 pm

Basically agree with Mick on this one (apologies for the embarrassment Mick).

Frankly I get really pissed off with ageist BS, I have had to battle this off and on for many years in my profession with 30 somethings looking at me if I am some kind of dinosaur. That is until they get in the ---- on a project and seek some advice.

Age means nothing, if you keep up to date, upskill where needed and are still in full possession, then it does not matter a fig what age you are.


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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by mickojak » May 10, 2020, 5:32 pm

Whistler wrote:
May 10, 2020, 5:16 pm
pologies for the embarrassment Mick
None taken.
It was only a matter of time when we would agree on something.
Just took a while :lol:

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by cjd01 » May 10, 2020, 5:53 pm

mickojak wrote:
May 10, 2020, 5:32 pm
Whistler wrote:
May 10, 2020, 5:16 pm
pologies for the embarrassment Mick
None taken.
It was only a matter of time when we would agree on something.
Just took a while :lol:

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Hey come on, this is an open forum
get a room, you two

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Whistler » May 10, 2020, 6:43 pm

man love
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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by tamada » May 10, 2020, 7:48 pm

glalt wrote:
May 9, 2020, 10:26 am
Obama was president for eight years. Why didn't she retire then?
Maybe because the Republican controlled Senate sat on Obama's last SC nominee until his term was over? This based on their postulation that Presidential nominee's don't count in an election year.

"Two years later, in May 2019, Senator McConnell was asked what he would do if a Supreme Court justice were to die in 2020, an election year. He stated that the Senate would fill such a vacancy, then smiled."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrick_G ... nomination

She probably wanted to retire but could see the way the wind was blowing. Now she remains an insightful legal mind, physically frail but overwhelmingly huge thorn in your butt.

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by glalt » May 11, 2020, 9:51 am

tamada wrote:
May 10, 2020, 7:48 pm
glalt wrote:
May 9, 2020, 10:26 am
Obama was president for eight years. Why didn't she retire then?
Maybe because the Republican controlled Senate sat on Obama's last SC nominee until his term was over? This based on their postulation that Presidential nominee's don't count in an election year.

"Two years later, in May 2019, Senator McConnell was asked what he would do if a Supreme Court justice were to die in 2020, an election year. He stated that the Senate would fill such a vacancy, then smiled."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merrick_G ... nomination

She probably wanted to retire but could see the way the wind was blowing. Now she remains an insightful legal mind, physically frail but overwhelmingly huge thorn in your butt.
If only that were true. I think she is a doddering old crone and only impedes important decisions.

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by GT93 » May 11, 2020, 2:50 pm

mickojak wrote:
May 10, 2020, 4:32 pm
When you go to the doctor, who do you want to see, the youngest, or oldest?
Oldest for me, more experience.
Mick
Interesting. I'd avoid the oldest like the plague. The youngest wouldn't be my first choice as there are heaps between the two extremes. Professional people don't hit their peaks in their twilight years.
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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by tamada » May 11, 2020, 3:53 pm

^ I guess that includes professional 'career' politicians?

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by stattointhailand » May 11, 2020, 4:04 pm

tamada wrote:
May 11, 2020, 3:53 pm
^ I guess that includes professional 'career' politicians?

and career TV game show hosts on both sides of the "pond"

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Whistler » May 11, 2020, 5:44 pm

GT93 wrote:
May 11, 2020, 2:50 pm
mickojak wrote:
May 10, 2020, 4:32 pm
When you go to the doctor, who do you want to see, the youngest, or oldest?
Oldest for me, more experience.
Mick
Interesting. I'd avoid the oldest like the plague. The youngest wouldn't be my first choice as there are heaps between the two extremes. Professional people don't hit their peaks in their twilight years.
Speak for yourself, that is a generalization. What is too often the case is ageist discrimination blocks their careers. My career was reinvigorated in my late 60's and going stronger than ever in my 70's
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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by mickojak » May 11, 2020, 5:58 pm

GT93 wrote:
May 11, 2020, 2:50 pm
Interesting. I'd avoid the oldest like the plague.
Yeah, if you want an antibiotic for a common infection, sure.
But if you've got something strange going on, as Papafarang did recently, (in another post here),
go see the old doctor.
Chances are, he's seen it, or heard it before, and can diagnose quickly. (I know from experience)
Out the door you go, happy patient.

Young doctors can F@ck you around for ages, while their learning their craft.

Remember, it's called a practice, coz they practice, you're a patient, coz you gotta be patient while they practice. :lol:

But, your health, suit yourself.
Mick

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Niggly » May 11, 2020, 10:01 pm

I’m just happy to see any doctor of any age back in the U.K. when I need one.
By the time I’ve got through the call waiting system & fought the receptionist who’s only qualification is saying no you can’t see a doctor, I couldn’t care less if the doctor has only just left secondary school or has been hauled out of the old people’s home

Edit: just noticed this is the US Presidential election odds thread. How on earth did it get onto doctors ages? :shock:
Age & treachery will always triumph over youth & ability

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Sateeb » May 11, 2020, 10:10 pm

Niggly wrote:
May 11, 2020, 10:01 pm
Edit: just noticed this is the US Presidential election odds thread. How on earth did it get onto doctors ages? :shock:
I think it had something to do with Naranjito and the Dem presidential hopefuls resembling the cast of Cocoon.

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Chuchi » May 12, 2020, 8:36 am

Chuchi wrote:
April 3, 2020, 9:44 am
On the betfair exchange

Donald Trump $2.08
Joe Biden. $2.42


If you fancy an outsider

Hilary Clinton 70-1
Michelle Obama. 270-1
Ivanka Trump. 430-1
I see Hilary is now 3rd favorite @ 42-1 on the betfair exchange

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Kenr6583 » May 13, 2020, 3:11 am

cjd01 wrote:
May 8, 2020, 5:35 am
LOL. Once an idiot always an idiot. You asked for reasons why I dislike him and I tell you and you still come back with the same b*******. Highly intelligent individual. I guess I got to come up with a different reason everyday.
Ah back to type i don't recall asking why you don't like Trump
Your choice who you like or dislike
I don't care just don't appreciate your attitude
as I said I won't smear real idiots by calling you one
your far below that mental capacity
get a life fool
[/quote]

You don't like my attitude? I'll change for you right now to make you happy.
My mental capacity is high enough, and unlike you I do have a life, that's why I'm not on here 24/7.
Idiot

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Whistler » May 13, 2020, 8:40 am

Mar 04 Trump $1.50 Biden $3.50
Mar 11 Trump $1.80 Biden $2.10
Mar 18 Trump $2:00 Biden $2.00
Mar 25 Trump $1.91 Biden $2.00
Apr 08`Trump $1.91 Biden $2.25
Apr 15 Trump $1.83 Biden $2.20
Apr 22 Trump $1.83 Biden $2.20
Apr 29 Trump $1.91 Biden $2.10
May 6 Trump $1.91 Biden $2.20
May 13 Trump $1.91 Biden $2.20
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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by cjd01 » May 13, 2020, 8:45 am

Kenr6583 wrote:
May 13, 2020, 3:11 am
cjd01 wrote:
May 8, 2020, 5:35 am
LOL. Once an idiot always an idiot. You asked for reasons why I dislike him and I tell you and you still come back with the same b*******. Highly intelligent individual. I guess I got to come up with a different reason everyday.
Ah back to type i don't recall asking why you don't like Trump
Your choice who you like or dislike
I don't care just don't appreciate your attitude
as I said I won't smear real idiots by calling you one
your far below that mental capacity
get a life fool
You don't like my attitude? I'll change for you right now to make you happy.
My mental capacity is high enough, and unlike you I do have a life, that's why I'm not on here 24/7.
Idiot
[/quote]
seriously? are you under 10 years old
your responses aren't even sensible
mental capacity high enough ???
can't be on here 24/7, now that's a real shame
look if your that lonely pay for a friend

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by GT93 » May 15, 2020, 3:04 pm

Trump's polling continues to look bleak. He hardly rallied Chinese Americans this week. Meanwhile the punters' money lines up behind Trump. :shock:

This election is very different from the last one.
Lock 'em up - Eastman, Giuliani, Senator Graham, Meadows and Trump

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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Whistler » May 15, 2020, 5:47 pm

Opinion polls have The Orange way behind. I think what we are seeing is the enthusiasm of Trump believers as more like a religious fervor, there is no intellectual element to a Trumpster, just blind faith, so they back him 100%

Biden supporters are quieter, come Nov 3, they will vote for him, but they are not the over-the-top MAGA, MAGA, MAGA enthusiasts that get off on Trump the messiah. I suspect the quiet but deadly voters will rule the day, no BS rallies, but a conviction on voting day, they see him as Trump the messier.
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Re: US Presidential election odds

Post by Chuchi » May 16, 2020, 9:04 am

Whistler wrote:
May 15, 2020, 5:47 pm
Opinion polls have The Orange way behind.
Just like 2016

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