Tell Me :
Talk
On behalf of most of us.. Thanks!!
Great to be back.
Good to be anywhere...
Good luck to Joe. And I’ll echo the above.
Hi Crawdaddy peace and freedom in the world is also what I want. No hard feelings intended
You forgot to mention Rachel Levine who's a great, wonderful hope for all American males!
Interesting points, Stoneage. My understanding was that the Republican's are right of centre, whilst the Democrats are left of centre. I wasn't aware that the latter are considered right-wing in a European context. I only really follow U.K. politics, whereby the genuine left and right are on the fringes. Everything is fairly central. The exception being Corbyn, who could've really pushed Labour to the far left if he'd been afforded more time.
"socialist at best"
The Nordic nations must consider Boris to be a hard-right, raging lunatic!
exactly...we don't really have a "center" in the US.
we have 2 parties - The Right and Left-of-The-Right.
(IMO)
staying on topic of the thread: same as I said 4 years ago...I don't like either of the candidates (at all), but somebody had to win, so congratulations to that person..
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Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
MingSubu
()
Date: January 21, 2021 01:12
Finally!!!
COVID-19 is gonna disappear, inner city areas will get more relief and tax the ppl that can afford it!!!
COVID-19 is gonna disappear, inner city areas will get more relief and tax the ppl that can afford it!!!
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: January 21, 2021 01:43
Hello Tonstone,
I know what I wish for ,and that is a peaceful and leadership in the UK as well all over the world.
Joe and Kamala are two genuinely nice people and wish them well for trying to get USA back on track with getting the world in a better place health-wise and just getting on together.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 15:36 by crawdaddy.
I know what I wish for ,and that is a peaceful and leadership in the UK as well all over the world.
Joe and Kamala are two genuinely nice people and wish them well for trying to get USA back on track with getting the world in a better place health-wise and just getting on together.
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 15:36 by crawdaddy.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: January 21, 2021 02:50
Feels a bit like we're driving it a bit towards the political side here so I'll just state my congratulations and best wishes before the thread closes!
Welcome back USA!
Welcome back USA!
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
steffialicia
()
Date: January 21, 2021 03:36
God bless Joe and Kamala.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
MisterDDDD
()
Date: January 21, 2021 03:43
Quote
treaclefingers
Feels a bit like we're driving it a bit towards the political side here so I'll just state my congratulations and best wishes before the thread closes!
Welcome back USA!
On behalf of most of us.. Thanks!!
Great to be back.
Good to be anywhere...
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Paddy
()
Date: January 21, 2021 04:28
Quote
MisterDDDDQuote
treaclefingers
Feels a bit like we're driving it a bit towards the political side here so I'll just state my congratulations and best wishes before the thread closes!
Welcome back USA!
On behalf of most of us.. Thanks!!
Great to be back.
Good to be anywhere...
Good luck to Joe. And I’ll echo the above.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: January 21, 2021 06:03
Quote
MisterDDDDQuote
treaclefingers
Feels a bit like we're driving it a bit towards the political side here so I'll just state my congratulations and best wishes before the thread closes!
Welcome back USA!
On behalf of most of us.. Thanks!!
Great to be back.
Good to be anywhere...
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
crholmstrom
()
Date: January 21, 2021 11:05
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
bv
()
Date: January 21, 2021 11:50
This thread will not be closed. Just like they did not close the US Capitol. I do not accept hooligans. I do not accept people who bully and do name calling. Any offending and inappropriate posts here will be deleted, so no need to comment on them.
I watched the inauguration ceremony yesterday. For the first time ever. Mainly because of the Jan 6 hooligan acts. I am not a political person. I love USA and I wish USA all the best. As I watched the direct broadcast on our main TV channel in Norway, I changed channels to some of the 100 or so channels I have in my TV. To the main channels of TV in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, UK, USA and so on. There were more than 30 leading channels broadcasting the inauguration live. Not even the Olympics, or World Cup in football, have that kind of international cover. It was a main event in the world yesterday.
So this thread will stay, because many do care, and many want to congratulate Biden, Harris and USA. I would rather have one such tread per year here than a lot of threads about food, pizza, or other off topic matters. After all, we do live in the real world, we can not disconnect the Rolling Stones from the real world. If USA went into a hooligan place, the Stones would not tour there, they do not tour in unsafe places.
The inauguration performances yesterday by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Garth Brooks, Amanda Gorman, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and many others were made in love, not hate.
If you can't live with the fact that Biden / Harris is now in charge in USA, then so be it. Please do not post your hate opinions here. I will just delete them. I have had enough of hate posts over the years here. The would can not be built on hate and dividing people, that is not us.
I work for free to keep IORR running. I pay all the bills, there are no ads here. I spend hours every day cleaning up hateful posts and offending comments. Rest assure I will delete posts and I will also delete access. Those who do not respect democracy, those who just want to hate and do name calling, please go away.
Now I will watch Celebrating America - The Inauguration Evening Concert.
Thanks for your respect and understanding. Sure the Rolling Stones will perform live in USA one day, but before that, bury the hate, bring back the love and understanding.
Bjornulf
I watched the inauguration ceremony yesterday. For the first time ever. Mainly because of the Jan 6 hooligan acts. I am not a political person. I love USA and I wish USA all the best. As I watched the direct broadcast on our main TV channel in Norway, I changed channels to some of the 100 or so channels I have in my TV. To the main channels of TV in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, UK, USA and so on. There were more than 30 leading channels broadcasting the inauguration live. Not even the Olympics, or World Cup in football, have that kind of international cover. It was a main event in the world yesterday.
So this thread will stay, because many do care, and many want to congratulate Biden, Harris and USA. I would rather have one such tread per year here than a lot of threads about food, pizza, or other off topic matters. After all, we do live in the real world, we can not disconnect the Rolling Stones from the real world. If USA went into a hooligan place, the Stones would not tour there, they do not tour in unsafe places.
The inauguration performances yesterday by Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Garth Brooks, Amanda Gorman, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake, John Legend and many others were made in love, not hate.
If you can't live with the fact that Biden / Harris is now in charge in USA, then so be it. Please do not post your hate opinions here. I will just delete them. I have had enough of hate posts over the years here. The would can not be built on hate and dividing people, that is not us.
I work for free to keep IORR running. I pay all the bills, there are no ads here. I spend hours every day cleaning up hateful posts and offending comments. Rest assure I will delete posts and I will also delete access. Those who do not respect democracy, those who just want to hate and do name calling, please go away.
Now I will watch Celebrating America - The Inauguration Evening Concert.
Thanks for your respect and understanding. Sure the Rolling Stones will perform live in USA one day, but before that, bury the hate, bring back the love and understanding.
Bjornulf
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
CaptainCorella
()
Date: January 21, 2021 12:39
Amanda Gorman deserves her own thread!
With people like her there's really hope for the world.
--
Captain Corella
60 Years a Fan
With people like her there's really hope for the world.
--
Captain Corella
60 Years a Fan
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
shortfatfanny
()
Date: January 21, 2021 13:40
Congrats USA
Good luck for the new president
Good luck for the new president
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Tonstone
()
Date: January 21, 2021 14:00
Quote
crawdaddy
Hello Tonstone,
I know what I wish for ,and that is a peaceful and leadership in the UK as well all over the world.
Joe and Kamila are two genuinely nice people and wish them well for trying to get USA back on track with getting the world in a better place health-wise and just getting on together.
Hi Crawdaddy peace and freedom in the world is also what I want. No hard feelings intended
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Rip This
()
Date: January 21, 2021 14:01
Best of luck Joe and KAmala...
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
GS1978
()
Date: January 21, 2021 15:16
"A nation that isn’t broken, but simply unfinished."
Amanda Gorman
Amanda Gorman
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
rollmops
()
Date: January 21, 2021 15:29
I watched parts of the CNN broadcasting of the evening celebrations in DC; very good. Bruce Springsteen in front of the Lincoln statue, singing by himself was very touching. The Black Pumas were also excellent as were The FooFighters. Very good celebrations. Good start Joe&Kamala!
Rockandroll,
Mops
Rockandroll,
Mops
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
crawdaddy
()
Date: January 21, 2021 15:42
Yes, I think Joe and Kamala have made a great start and have got a really good team behind them.
I was really impressed with Jen Psaki the press secretary when she was answering questions yesterday.
I was really impressed with Jen Psaki the press secretary when she was answering questions yesterday.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
MisterDDDD
()
Date: January 21, 2021 16:18
I had tickets and lodging etc arranged some time ago to attend the inauguration in person, but am glad yesterdays events were mostly virtual.
Was an amazing show they put on.
Pretty powerful message of unity from former Presidents of both parties last night.
Was an amazing show they put on.
Pretty powerful message of unity from former Presidents of both parties last night.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
dcba
()
Date: January 21, 2021 16:38
Quote
CaptainCorella
Amanda Gorman deserves her own thread!
With people like her there's really hope for the world.
You forgot to mention Rachel Levine who's a great, wonderful hope for all American males!
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:15
Quote
Stoneage
Joe Biden is not a socialist. The Democratic Party has never been a socialist party. You have two parties in the USA. None of them are socialists. In a European context they are both considered right wing parties. One more than the other. Not even Bernie Sanders is a socialist by definition. But he was the first Democrat I've ever heard talking about European Social democracy. The reason Biden was nominated in the first place was to distance the party from Sander's ideas.
Interesting points, Stoneage. My understanding was that the Republican's are right of centre, whilst the Democrats are left of centre. I wasn't aware that the latter are considered right-wing in a European context. I only really follow U.K. politics, whereby the genuine left and right are on the fringes. Everything is fairly central. The exception being Corbyn, who could've really pushed Labour to the far left if he'd been afforded more time.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
rbk
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:25
Quote
Stoneage
Rbk, globalism is a liberal idea. Not a socialist dito. More precisely neoliberal. Neoliberalism is a right wing political ideology.
"socialist at best"
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:26
The "centre" is different in different countries. In social democratic (not to be confused with socialist in any way) countries like the Nordic countries, Biden is considered a hard-boiled conservative.
In Norway we have a conservative government, which would probably be placed left of centre in the UK
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 17:27 by DandelionPowderman.
In Norway we have a conservative government, which would probably be placed left of centre in the UK
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 17:27 by DandelionPowderman.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:36
Quote
DandelionPowderman
The "centre" is different in different countries. In social democratic (not to be confused with socialist in any way) countries like the Nordic countries, Biden is considered a hard-boiled conservative.
In Norway we have a conservative government, which would probably be placed left of centre in the UK
The Nordic nations must consider Boris to be a hard-right, raging lunatic!
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
bv
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:37
Biden is certainly a lot more conservative than most of the ruling parties in Europe. Trump, and many of his fans, did call Biden a communist, which is of course just false political propaganda.
Bjornulf
Bjornulf
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
TheflyingDutchman
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:42
Thank God music has no boundaries.
Suzanne Vega.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 17:47 by TheflyingDutchman.
Suzanne Vega.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2021-01-21 17:47 by TheflyingDutchman.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Big Al
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:47
I think what the U.S.A. needs after Trump, is someone with good old common sense. Hopefully, Biden will provide this to the people of America.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Rocknroll1969
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:54
The US is rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement. We will deal with the coronavirus using science instead of injecting bleach.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
MonkeyMan2000
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:54
Congratulations to the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee! His movement is what gives me hope.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
frankotero
()
Date: January 21, 2021 17:57
One of the most alarming claims to me is that Democrats are plotting Muslim and/or Socialism in America. The Republicans have been accused of ridiculous notions as well. I'm thinking many years later none of this happens and it's business as usual. My two cents. I'm hopeful there's peace in the White House and we can get on with it.
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
stickyfingers101
()
Date: January 21, 2021 18:06
Quote
DandelionPowderman
The "centre" is different in different countries. In social democratic (not to be confused with socialist in any way) countries like the Nordic countries, Biden is considered a hard-boiled conservative.
In Norway we have a conservative government, which would probably be placed left of centre in the UK
exactly...we don't really have a "center" in the US.
we have 2 parties - The Right and Left-of-The-Right.
(IMO)
staying on topic of the thread: same as I said 4 years ago...I don't like either of the candidates (at all), but somebody had to win, so congratulations to that person..
Re: OT : Congratulations to Joseph R. Biden, 46th President of the USA
Posted by:
Rocknroll1969
()
Date: January 21, 2021 18:14
Kamala Harris is the first woman VP. I think the US is behind most of Europe in putting woman in high government positions. Please advise on this.
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