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BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:44 PM Jun 2016

Screw it. I'm staying up until 1am in UK to watch the NJ results come in.

I've been trying to explain the importance of this primary to my European coworkers all week.

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SunSeeker

(55,695 posts)
3. I'm staying up too, but I'm in California, so not as late...
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:48 PM
Jun 2016

I'll have a cup of coffee in your honor.

 

BobbyDrake

(2,542 posts)
6. Oh, believe me, his name comes up. Usually followed by shudders and statements of disbelief.
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 07:57 PM
Jun 2016

Il_Coniglietto

(373 posts)
7. Same with many of my friends
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:05 PM
Jun 2016

Along with a lot of "what is wrong with the US/how could that happen," etc. To which I remind them that many of their countries have elected/supported international embarrassments as well. For example, the poor Philippines. Duterte

nolabear

(43,691 posts)
10. I'm on a plaaaaaaane!!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:11 PM
Jun 2016

Just about to close the doors and I'll have to spring for wi-fi to even marginally keep up as I cross the country. So let me say it now :

MADAM PRESIDENT!

 

Her Sister

(6,444 posts)
16. Woah! Thanks to all the friends all over the world!
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:37 PM
Jun 2016

Thanks for sharing this moment with us!

anamnua

(1,476 posts)
15. Fair enough. But if I were in your shoes my political brainpower would be so taken up with the
Tue Jun 7, 2016, 08:35 PM
Jun 2016

Brexit referendum I would have little time for anything else.

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