✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶

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✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-28 20:40:56 (edited 2020-12-28 20:44:57)

Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

The rules are simple: Below are a series of predictions about upcoming events that are expected to happen in 2021. Reply by January 10th, 2021 to the questions. Each question will be worth one point. Throughout the year, I will keep tabs on who has made correct predictions. If one of these questions comes to fruition before January 10th, I will strike it from the count.

For ease of grading, each prediction will have a multiple choice format. Please do not try to write-in your own answer, or it will not be counted. With that said, enjoy!

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration

True / False

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021

True / False

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)

Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for

Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021

Yes / No

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be

Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will

Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be

Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be

Lower / Unchanged / Higher

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned

Yes / No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be

Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood

Yes / No

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of

Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will

Gain seats / Lose seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans

Yes / No

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US

Yes / No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States

Yes / No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong

Yes / No

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024

Yes / No

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-29 00:02:34

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

The rules are simple: Below are a series of predictions about upcoming events that are expected to happen in 2021. Reply by January 10th, 2021 to the questions. Each question will be worth one point. Throughout the year, I will keep tabs on who has made correct predictions. If one of these questions comes to fruition before January 10th, I will strike it from the count.

For ease of grading, each prediction will have a multiple choice format. Please do not try to write-in your own answer, or it will not be counted. With that said, enjoy!

Well, Thanks for doing this again. It probably took some time. I probably would would have scored pretty low in the 2020 one, given all the unexpected things that happened during it.

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True. He not that fragile. He also took the vaccine for covid.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False. While he is going to face a lot legal woes that he can't give a blank self pardon for after office, he's either going to settle out of court or being paying a lotfor funding his legal defense. Though, he might flee to Russia for a bit.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000. given the back to back holidays, and people ignoring suggestions of not getting together in large gatherings, it's going to overwhelm the system, and the vaccines are still in short supply for those who want to take it.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Both. Though they may be token in nature.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes? I gotta admit, I'm don't really follow this type of stuff. With the pandemic, I would say it will have it this year, but it might be delayed a few months.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Christian Democratic Union. I can't see any of the other parties coming close.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

No longer be the Prime minister. This is really a tough one. The guy has faced numerous recent elections in 4 years (?), and corruption charges. Theonly thing thathas kept him in powerare the policies of Trump, who has been vert pro-Israel, and given them almost everything no other US president would do. .

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000, even if the economy is tanking. It has survived the rollercoater of ups and downs during the Trump era, and even the pandemic where millions are out of work, many facing bankrupcy, brick and mortar stores and restaurants are struggling, but holidays sales are up, and it's already over 30,000.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Unchanged. I don't see it changing for the foreseeable future.

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Greater than 5 trillion. However they did it, China Survived Trump's onslaught and the the pandemic, which put them in a good position. Though, if the US get's it shittogether, they wil join forces with other countries, likeit was planning to before Trump went the "go it alone" approach.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

No.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter. This was kinda tough, because I don't know much about the technical details and difference between manslaughter and murder - though, I guess manslaughter is negligence that led to death and mureder is more planned out. Of course, Trump could try to pardon him.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

That's if they have an election in 2021 that Beijing allows, and if they aren't rigged. I can't answer this one.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes. And, I'm very reluctant to say that, given that control for the Senate is still up in the air, with Republicans releuctant to give any more money outside of tax breaks for the wealthy.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No. Not unless it's a last minute act by Trump.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

Yes.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

No. I think they all going to look at Trump, and wait and see.

Man, some of these were pretty tough, as they can easily go either way.

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-29 06:49:52

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration

I'll be pessimistic and say true.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021

I'll be pessimistic and say false.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)

Between 500,000 and 600,000

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for

More of a hope than anything (also I wagered a donkey on it), but Scotland.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021

No.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be

I'll go with CDU, but have you checked out who the possible candidates are? Our only good option would be an invasion and hostile takeover by Denmark at this point.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will

Still be PM.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be

Above 31000.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be

Unchanged.

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned

There's too much gloom in this listing; this one gets a yes.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be

Less than $5 trillion.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood

No.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of

Acquitted.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will

Gain seats.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans

No.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US

No.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States

No.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong

No.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024

Oh, definitely yes.

Closing thoughts:

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-29 11:10:21

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

Fuuuuuuun! (will there be a prize?)

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True - absolutely. There are no credible challenges from the Trump 'let's kick up as much smoke so people think there's fire' charade, the electoral college has been called, and Biden will have an RBG style fitness outfit that will keep his health in as good shape as it can be for someone his age.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False - Although I feel there will be a lot he will have to contend with from state courts now he doesn't have presidential immunity.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

I feel as though we'll be there or thereabouts at 500k. I would say 500k-600k - allowing for the fact that the vaccine will slow the mortality rate, but we're already at 335k, and some people will be reluctant to get the vaccine, plus 12 months is a long time; that would work out to around 13/14k every month, and at one point deaths were at 1k+ a day.

TLDR: I think between 500-600k, but I hope I'm wrong and it'll be less than that. Feels morbid to bet on this kinda stuff.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Neither. The Scotland indy ref was sold as a 'once in a generation vote', and that was only 6 years ago, as a UK citizen I can say there isn't so much of an appetite for independence in Wales or Northern Ireland (NI has a complicated history, but also receives a lot more money from the wider UK than it puts in).

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes - I think they'll go with it, although possibly with a zoom audience or something.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Merkel's said she wouldn't run again as leader in 2021 and I'm inclined to believe her, I don't follow German politics that closely, but I'd put a punt on her successor being from the CDU.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

I know about as much about Isreali politics as I do German, but from what I've read I think Netanyahu signed something in April which would keep him in the job of prime minister for another 18 months? He's been around forever and I don't see him leaving anytime soon - I think he'll still be prime minister at the end of 2021.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower?

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

Complete punt, but no. I think Covid / recession measures will take priority

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Even if the Dems win the run offs in Georgia I don't think DC or PR will be on the table till later in Biden's term. It may happen at a later stage.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

I think he'll get manslaughter. It'll be difficult to prove intent, but who knows.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Are they even allowed to stand? If they are I expect they'll gain seats.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes. I think Biden will pass another in the new year.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

No.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

2021 is suuuuuper early for an election bid. But the Republican's have become a satire party, so it wouldn't surprise me if a fringe figure announced in 2021.

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1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True. He's not showing any real signs of senility.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False. He hasn't done anything that I know of that would lead to this.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000. We have failed miserably.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Scotland.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

No. Outright cancelled. Things won't come back until August at the earliest.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Social Democratic Party. I am taking a shot in the dark, as I haven't really researched this.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

Still be Prime Minister.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Below 31,000. The new COVID surge will force new and stringent lockdowns, possibly longer than last Spring. This includes non-essential retail.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower. Again, the COVID lockdowns.

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No. Technology has not reached that point yet.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less than $5 trillion. Even now, China is expected to overtake the U.S. by 2028. If new lockdowns occur, it may be even sooner.

Too many bigwigs want that sweet Commie money.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Yes. Doesn't mean passage, but Democrats have much to gain from this.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Gain seats. All of them, and permanently. The CCP is in complete control.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes. With new lockdowns likely on the way, I believe it.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No. Despite these calls, the movement isn't strong enough.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

Yes. Biden is reviving WHO membership, the U.S. in the Paris Climate Agreement, and probably the Iran Deal, so Fulbright seems certain as well.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

No. Someone will, but not until after 2021.

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-31 21:19:42

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

Alright, let’s do this.

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True. From what we seen from him, he seems to have more spirit after being elected president, that will carry over through next year.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False. His misfortunes will most likely come from civil lawsuits rather than the legal side.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Between 500,000 and 600,000. Expect numbers of deaths to decline once the vaccine becomes more commonplace, but I do think that the next few months will be rough.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Neither. Rumors might float around here or there, but nothing serious.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes. Not too familiar with Eurovision, so it’s a total guess, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they did what the WWE or NBA did and have virtual fans.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Shot in the dark here, but I’ll go with CDU.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

Another shot in the dark, but I think he’ll still be PM of Israel.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Unchanged

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Greater than $5 trillion.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Yes. If Georgia Democrats win those Senate seats, then they will all the momentum to make it happen. Even if they don’t though, I do expect a vote, just to keep the GOP on watch.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter. The public pressure will be heavy on everyone’s minds here, and they won’t accept anything less than a guilty charge on a crime, I would imagine.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

It’ll be a total mess, but I’ll go out on a limb and say that pro-Beijing parties in HK will lose seats.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes. My guess would be most likely in the springtime.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No. I think that most people have more or less stopped caring about Afghanistan, and a token force will be there, at least for 2021.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No. It was stupid then, and it’s stupid now. There is nothing to gain and everything to lose by supporting secession, and aside from some tongue and cheek comments and/or a lone wolf voicing their opinion in a state legislature, nothing will happen.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

I don’t know what they are, but I’ll say no.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

No. As reckless as the GOP has been, I would think that they need a serious re-evaluation of their future plans moving forward, before firing across that bow.

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2020-12-31 21:49:13

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: 1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration

True

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021

True

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)

Below 500,000

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for

Neither

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021

No

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be

Social Democratic Party

I don't know german politics.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will

Still be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be

Below 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be

Higher

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned

No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be

Greater than $5 trillion

A trillion is a lot.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood

No

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of

Manslaughter

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will

Gain seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans

Yes

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US

No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States

No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong

No

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024

Yes

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2021-01-02 03:52:31

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: 1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True, it's only a year.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000. 341,199 deaths so far.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Scotland. Northern Ireland seems content.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

No. It appears that the vaccination speed in Europe will not be fast enough. And I don't think they will hold a crowdless eurovision.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Christian Democratic Union. They're central to the EPP and part of the IDU.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

No longer be a Prime Minister. I don't think he'll be replaced in current elections (March 23), but I also don't think he'll be able to form a government. Which means we will have another elections in august, in which his trial and inner party dissidents will weaken him enough.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31k. It rose in the last 5 days by over 400 and I do think it'll fare well enough in 2021.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower.

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No, it will not.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less than 5 trillions.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Yes, they will vote.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Gain seats and not lose heads.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes, most likely.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No. Biden won't withdraw.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No, not under Biden's presidency.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

No, I don't think democrats will approve a Fulbright agreement with people who literally use slave Uyghurs to pick cotton.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

Yes, announcing is easy.

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At 1/1/21 08:54 PM, EdyKel wrote: Something to keep an eye on: Pompeo accused of using official State Department Twitter account to ‘soft-launch’ presidential campaign

Based on how it's all about how much better we allegedly are after four years of Trump, this looks more like a pitch for Trump than for anything for Pompeo himself. He's too weak and spineless--like Pence--to dare criticize Trump.

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1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration

False

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021

True (Likely by people in Manhattan. Won’t be on a federal level)

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)

Above 600,000

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for

Both

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021

No

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be

Christian Democratic Union

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will

No longer be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be

Above 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be

Higher

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned

No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be

Greater than $5 trillion

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood

Yes

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of

Manslaughter

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will

Gain seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans

No

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US

No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States

No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong

Yes

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024

No

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2021-01-04 00:52:44 (edited 2021-01-04 00:55:50)

At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

Happy end too @Ranger2, hope you have a great year incoming, I’m ready for this.

The rules are simple: Below are a series of predictions about upcoming events that are expected to happen in 2021. Reply by January 10th, 2021 to the questions. Each question will be worth one point. Throughout the year, I will keep tabs on who has made correct predictions. If one of these questions comes to fruition before January 10th, I will strike it from the count.
For ease of grading, each prediction will have a multiple choice format. Please do not try to write-in your own answer, or it will not be counted. With that said, enjoy!

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True. It’s near impossible for Trump to become president.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False, while he may get a lot of legal claims, Trump will not get arrested.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000, of course the system will be overwhelmed.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Both.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes, if this mess doesn’t go down by May 2021, then at the end of 2021.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Christian Democratic Union, Social Democratic Party isn’t close to her step.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

No longer be Prime Minister, he has many legal charges and corruption charges.

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000, it survived during the whole pandemic, it will survive in 2021.

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Unchanged, it can’t go any higher or any lower.

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Greater than $5 trillion, China survived the pandemic, and that gave China a good look.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Yes, Puerto Rico is part of US. thus, it’s their job to legislate Puerto Rican statehood.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter, this was honestly, a hard one, if you can see the full and real body cam of Thomas Lane, you can see that George Floyd TOOK drugs before the arrest, the medic result proved he had meth and those dangerous drugs, that’s why he said ‘I can’t breathe.’ (He said that word before he was pinned down).

Also, Derek was using a police training method for pinning down someone, but he did it in the wrong position, the real place was from the back, but he put the knee in his head.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

If Beijing allows Hong Kong legislative elections, then they will gain seats. If not, then no.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes.

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

Probably not. Unless if it’s a call from Trump.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No, probably not. And probably never, it’s dumb, a resolution expressing support is the last thing states want to do.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

Yes.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

Probably not, if Biden wins, most of the states and people will become Democratic and stop being a Republican.

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At 1/5/21 06:12 PM, TylerFromTexas wrote: Can I change my answer to question 4? If I can, I want to go with neither.

No problem!

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At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Hello, everyone, and I hope you are having a very happy end of 2020. Since nobody took up the mantle for 2020 political predictions, I have returned to host a new round for 2021.

Thank you for your service, good sir.

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

A tough call (especially after that phone call), but I'll be a pessimist and say False.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000, unfortunately.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Scotland

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Christian Democratic Party (though I hope I'm wrong)

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

Still be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Higher

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less than $5 trillion

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

Yes

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Acquitted

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Gain seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

No

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

No

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At 1/6/21 11:49 AM, Gario wrote:

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False
A tough call (especially after that phone call), but I'll be a pessimist and say False.

Damn, after today I'm thinking maybe I should've waited to send my responses.

Ah well.

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At 1/6/21 10:51 PM, Gario wrote:

Damn, after today I'm thinking maybe I should've waited to send my responses.

It's not too late to change your response. You have until 1/10.

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I may as well participate in my own game, though I will not be counting my own points for actual scores.

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

Yes

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

Yes

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

Above 600,000

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Northern Ireland

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

CDU

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

Still be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Below 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less than

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

No

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Acquitted

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Lose seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

Yes

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

No

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

Yes

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I am also adding in some bonus questions that won't be counted for points!

In 2021, do you think any of the following will pass away?

Jimmy Carter

Queen Elizabeth

Prince Phillip

Angela Lansbury

Bob Dole

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At 1/8/21 11:23 AM, Ranger2 wrote:
At 1/6/21 10:51 PM, Gario wrote:

Damn, after today I'm thinking maybe I should've waited to send my responses.
It's not too late to change your response. You have until 1/10.

nah, i'm a man of my word, i'll stick my my responses, lol

i remain the pessimist :)

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2021-01-08 14:43:45 (edited 2021-01-08 14:44:51)

Well mine has already gone Poof!

I made a short called The Letter and just uploaded it two days ago when everything was already a disaster.

It was just a silly little thing done like Peanuts cartoons about Donald Trump writing the transition letter to Biden...

I mean, I already figured that would be unlikely to happen if he wouldn't concede...but I didn't foresee this clusterfuck.

But THAT has been a side effect problem with Trump's erratic behaviour and doing animation, by the time you complete the work 15 other nuttier things have happened.

And I feel I was just starting to get okay at doing his voice.

Also, While he wasn't a great president he seems like a nice enough man but I can't see Jimmy Carter slogging through too many more years.

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At 1/8/21 11:30 AM, Ranger2 wrote: I am also adding in some bonus questions that won't be counted for points!

In 2021, do you think any of the following will pass away?

Jimmy Carter
Queen Elizabeth
Prince Phillip
Angela Lansbury
Bob Dole

The last two are still alive? Holy fuck.

The Queen will outlive us all, mark my words.

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At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: 1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True. Rambling Joe Biden aside, when he has a speech prepared he can get through it. Whether he'll serve more than one term though is debatable.

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

Hard to say. There is talks about a second impeachment brought forth on him. I'm gonna say False because I don't think it will get far and the Democrats already have the high ground right now.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

With the vaccine out there, people taking it, and we have better treatment for it, we have finally started to slow down some. That and people are afraid to get sick during the colder months. I would say Between 500,000 and 600,000.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

Northern Ireland.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Other

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

No longer be Prime Minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

Can't say for sure on this one. I'm gonna lean to a Yes. A lot of work has been done, but with COVID I can't give a definite Yes.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Greater than $5 trillion

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

No

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

If he's not acquitted there will be a plea bargain for Murder.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

Lose seats

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

No

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

Yes. Especially if Biden says one term and done with Kamala running for President in 2024.

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(Hope I'm not too late to post)

1: Joe Biden will serve as President for the entirety of 2021 after inauguration
True / False

True, he ain't dead, and he's not gonna die!

2: An arrest warrant will be issued for Donald Trump in 2021
True / False

False. I guess it depends what kind of arrest warrant lol, I'm assuming one from the U.S from state or federal police. I don't get the vibe any of the legal things pursuing him are gonna result in much, and even if one of them did I feel like it'd take more time to get to that point than 2021, but who knows if he has some secret crimes that get revealed and I'm wrong.

3: By the end of 2021, the CDC's total number of reported US deaths due to COVID-19 (296,000 as of Dec 28, 2020)
Below 500,000 / Between 500,000 and 600,000 / Above 600,000

I'm gonna say below 500,000, hoping it screeches to a stop like a train.

4: Independence referendums will be scheduled for
Scotland / Northern Ireland / Both/ Neither

I see Scotland but not Northern Ireland. There is a chance I could be wrong and Scotland schedules it later than 2021, but I've felt like since Brexit it's gonna happen and they have the power to do it and could happen this year.

5: Eurovision 2021 (cancelled in 2020 due to the pandemic) will play at its scheduled time in May 2021
Yes / No

Yes, in some form.

6: After Angela Merkel steps down as Chancellor, her replacement will be
Christian Democratic Union / Social Democratic Party / Other

Don't know Germany politics super well but I'd guess CDU.

7: At the end of 2021, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu will
Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister

No longer be prime minister

8: At the end of 2021, the Dow Jones Industrial Average will be
Above 31,000 / Below 31,000

Above 31,000, barring supercovid

9: The US Federal Interest Rate will be
Lower / Unchanged / Higher

Lower

10: Costa Rica will successfully become the world's first carbon-neutral country as it has planned
Yes / No

No. I'm a bit cynical about targets like these but also because of COVID too I have to lean that way.

11: At the end of 2021, the difference between the US and China's GDPs ($6.5 trillion at the end of 2020) will be
Greater than $5 trillion / Less than $5 trillion

Less than 5 trillion. I've seen optimistic things, and I guess I have a bias because I get fed up with people coming up with theories every year about how China is about to get ruined economically I tend to look the other way.

12: The US House of Representatives will vote on legislation regarding Puerto Rican statehood
Yes / No

No, maybe next year though.

13: Derek Chauvin, a police officer involved in the George Floyd incident will be found guilty of
Murder / Manslaughter / Acquitted

Manslaughter I guess, I actually haven't read a whole lot into the facts of the case in great detail, but I feel like the pressure of not acquitting would be very strong and biasing, while I also see a lot of these cases going softer so I intuit into the middle.

14: In the Hong Kong legislative elections, pro-Beijing parties will
Gain seats / Lose seats

If it happens, gain seats. Lol.

15: The US Congress will pass another COVID relief bill involving checks to Americans
Yes / No

Yes

16: A deadline for withdrawal from Afghanistan will be announced by the US
Yes / No

No. I don't feel like Biden is really interested in that, and just the politicians in general seem to have their dick stuck in that country. Trump should have done it last minute like with pardoning Snowden and Assange but I feel like he's not gonna do shit in the next few days.

17: A legislature of a US state will pass a resolution expressing support for secession from the United States
Yes / No

No.

18: The Fulbright China and/or Fulbright Hong Kong programs will be revived, having previously been abolished by the : : Trump Administration over civil unrest in Hong Kong
Yes / No

Yes. I wanted to say no because I thought maybe Biden wouldn't want to look soft on China like his opponents accused him but then again I don't think he's gonna give a shit and he can be tough on China elsewhere.

19: Another Republican besides Trump will declare their candidacy for President of the United States in 2024
Yes / No

Yes, I guess. I think someone somewhere will do so early. And I don't think Trump has a pathway to 2024 anymore especially after the riot, someone is gonna realise that and try and generate interest early.

I hope I'm not too late to post this but if I am ignore it.

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U forgot bitcoin will be under/over 500,000USD

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Response to ✶✶✶ 2021 Political Predictions ✶✶✶ 2021-01-12 15:20:41

At 1/8/21 04:31 PM, Tisko wrote:
At 12/28/20 08:40 PM, Ranger2 wrote: Still be Prime Minister / No longer be Prime Minister
Still be Prime Minister, Ben signed a warrant that gave him 18 months of more work. (Signed in April 2020)

No he did not. He made a "rotation deal" law with Gantz that would have caused him to leave the office in November 2021. After the current elections (or the one after them) any coalition that forms nullifies the rotation. Provided no coalition is formed and Gantz is a member of the Knesset, he becomes the prime minister and Bibi is reduced to a Knesset member.

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At 1/10/21 10:05 PM, Tisko wrote: @Ranger2
I know this probably has nothing to do with the politics, but I surfed through YouTube and found this video dedicated to you, watch the full video https://youtu.be/II83LpD4e4I

I am so flattered, I feel bad for the poor guy who made this but this definitely made my afternoon. Thanks! :D

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I can at least say the Question 15, on whether or not another COVID relief bill would be passed that involves checks to Americans has indeed been passed. Thanks, Uncle Joe for the $1,400.

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At 1/10/21 10:05 PM, lokidnb wrote: @Ranger2
I know this probably has nothing to do with the politics, but I surfed through YouTube and found this video dedicated to you, watch the full video https://youtu.be/II83LpD4e4I

I sincerely hope whoever made this video gets the help they need.

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At 3/30/21 01:34 AM, lokidnb wrote:
Lol YOURE back at this forum

man, what is with your hate boner against ranger2

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At 3/30/21 11:16 AM, Gario wrote:
At 3/30/21 01:34 AM, lokidnb wrote:
Lol YOURE back at this forum
man, what is with your hate boner against ranger2

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Might he be Wildling1 in disguise?

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