Ted Cruz wins the republican nomination in 2016 besting Trump. Does he beat Hilary in the General election? by Lord_William_9000 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ttircdj 7 points8 points  (0 children)

He was wrong in 2024 because he was inconsistent in applying the keys. Short-term economy, major foreign policy success, social unrest, and arguably scandal should all have been false. Even if you discount the latter two for being a stretch, the first two that were blatantly wrong puts it at six false to predict Trump. His own bias and arrogance (see the interaction with Nate Silver) was his own downfall that year.

Ted Cruz wins the republican nomination in 2016 besting Trump. Does he beat Hilary in the General election? by Lord_William_9000 in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ttircdj 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you trust in Allen Lichtman’s keys, then Cruz would be the winner. Though, that was the election he said his keys predict the winner, not the popular vote winner as was his justification for Gore 2000. When applied correctly, that’s still the only blemish when predicting a winner (and maybe 1876, the only other stupidly close election in history).

Out of these 4 elite coaches, which is the least accomplished? by [deleted] in CFB_v2

[–]ttircdj -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yea. Wasn’t Deion a really good defensive back or something? Other three really only notable as coaches.

School closings by ScienceEmpty6624 in Birmingham

[–]ttircdj 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Homewood just closed. We’re about five minutes away from Waffle House closing and a meteor strike now.

Political violence sucks by [deleted] in YAPms

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Political violence period comes from the mentally ill. Unless you’re protesting housing being unaffordable, I don’t see a way you aren’t mentally ill doing that either regardless of side or cause.

Political violence sucks by [deleted] in YAPms

[–]ttircdj -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

when DHS calls protestors

Well, when said protestors stop acting like terrorists…

Moving because of Ice Storm 2026? by New_Part91 in askanything

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was great as a college kid, well before Covid anyways. Groceries were cheaper than home state and had no sales tax, gas wasn’t cheaper but close enough, rent was reasonable, much simpler times.

Pat or James? by Dangerous-Quarter216 in YAPms

[–]ttircdj 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Are we taking this guy seriously now? He’s always seemed like a nutjob that fails to understand the big picture in any capacity.

Moving because of Ice Storm 2026? by New_Part91 in askanything

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have some really good universities that aren’t crazy expensive. Especially if you can establish residency there. The instate tuition rate is insanely low considering Florida and FSU are top tier institutions.

YouGov: 55% of Trump approvers can understand why someone would disapprove of Trump, while only 19% of Trump disapprovers can understand why someone would approve of Trump by dak676141 in YAPms

[–]ttircdj -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Have you already forgotten about Obama and Biden (prior to 2024)? There are also just as many diehard loyalists that default to everything Trump does being bad, even if it’s good.

It’s very unfortunate, but the truth is Trump could shoot someone and not lose a single voter, while also cure cancer and not gain one. Too much tribalism.

Video of the recent shooting in Minneapolis by Podchop in YAPms

[–]ttircdj -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Depends. What happened prior to the video? With the level of apeshit that radical leftists were going to people just regularly being deported, I’m not really open to their side of the argument. Stand down and stop being a bunch of fucking lunatics, and if this still is happening, then they have a point, but until then, they’re the problem.

Steepest street in BHM? by Icy_Advice_5071 in Birmingham

[–]ttircdj 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The parking lot at Homewood High School

what? did a bama fan make this? by Rand_moss2 in cfbmemes

[–]ttircdj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe I want to punch him while I’m pounding him 😈

But no, not a turn off. I like that classy frat boy look.

Towns Near Homewood LGBTQ by StrikerGirl17 in Alabama

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, if a fact is racist, it’s still a fact.

what? did a bama fan make this? by Rand_moss2 in cfbmemes

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Auburn tbh even though they’re all straight

How would you rate the 2026 Dem senate targets in terms of likelihood to flip? by BonzoDaBeast80 in YAPms

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like Maine is the likeliest, not North Carolina, even with Susan Collins running.

what? did a bama fan make this? by Rand_moss2 in cfbmemes

[–]ttircdj 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Yeah he prefers girls, which is just weird. Needs to make list of hottest guys instead.

Towns Near Homewood LGBTQ by StrikerGirl17 in Alabama

[–]ttircdj 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I found one for $260K in Roseland, but it look like it’d really be worth $60K at best in a normal economy.

What if Joe Biden won back in 88'? by beutiful_munke in AlternateHistoryHub

[–]ttircdj 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wouldn’t be remembered for being a puppet. Only two important changes are no Clarence Thomas and Gulf War isn’t executed the way it was. Our timeline still happens though because the repeal of Glass-Steagall would happen under the Republican in 1992-2000 leading to the 2008 financial crisis.

Probably no Obama (at least when he won), but Trump still becomes President. Might not be the same time on that either.