Sometimes, but not always. For example NSDAP and CPSU did not bother with that.
There was probably a minor pre-WW2 PoD that eventually led to much rougher Cold War.
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Huh, the very first VP of the US being black would have huge implications...
i apologize for nothing you heathens <3
Evan Mecham would be Burton Barr, and Carl Hayden would be some horrid chimera of Bill Haywood, Parley Christensen, and Earl Browder.
The Vampire Deer is a rare and very dangerous species of deer, characterized by its sharp incisors, burning-red glowing eyes, and incredible speed and agility. Due to the severity of the threat that vampire deer impose on most living creatures, it is one of the few cases where experts consider a total extermination of a rare species to be a positive outcome for the ecosystems they exist in overall. Confirmed killings of the creatures are highly praised and even sometimes rewarded, pending size (some slayed bucks have weighed in up to 790 pounds). However, killing them is severely difficult, as the vampire deer has thick fur and skin that makes them impervious to bullets and, in the cases of large deer, even small cars; its horns are five times sharper than the average whitetail deer; their fangs are even sharper. They can run as quickly as 90 miles per hour on average, and go from 0 to 50 is 0.51 seconds. Vampire deer typically consume the blood of any animal they stumble upon, including humans. They infamously attack cattle at night, with the earliest confirmed such attack occurring in 1832. Scientists have determined that one adult vampire deer can consume as much as nine pints of blood in one sitting and need to drink at least six pints every week. While early beliefs that vampire deer were invisible in mirrors and were burned by sunlight were debunked in the 1840s, scientists have confirmed rumors that vampire deer will in fact devour each other during the winter months if food is scarce. The range of the vampire deer spreads from Alaska, across the Cascades and Rocky Mountains, covering about two-thirds of the US, down to most of Mexico and Central America, with some VD attacks occurring outside of this range every once in a long while (which is usually a sign that they are running out of food in their usual hunting grounds). Furthermore, the size of their hunting grounds severely affected American expansion westward. For example, Arizona did not receive a large enough population to become a state until 1926. Due to their numbers ranging between 1.5 and 3.5 million, VD-Hunting has become a large subculture in nations dealing with the vampire deer epidemic.
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The Grosh-Reichsadler (German for “Great Imperial Eagle”), more commonly known as the Haga (after Hagia Sophia, which was famous attacked by one of them in 1643), is a rare and mysterious species of eagle that holds the distinction of being the only known/recorded animal to be naturally polycephalous (two-headed), and the largest living bird in the world in terms of length and wing surface, weight and bulk, and life longevity. Due to its many impressive attributes, the Haga is regarded as the absolute apex predator in the avian world.
Hagas are powerfully built birds of prey with large hooked beaks for ripping flesh from their prey, muscular legs, and strong talons. However, the most imposing aspect of the bird is its size. At birth, the baby Haga hatches from an average two-feet-tall egg. Upon reaching maturity, the Haga will have grown to an average height of twenty-one feet, though some have been recorded to grow as tall as thirty feet, not including its massive wingspan, which have stretched out to 60 feet on some Hagas. These deadly and magnificent beasts have developed muscle so strong that the average Haga can hold a large bull in just one talon while in flight, and can crush a prey in said talons quicker than a boa constrictor can suffocate prey. The average natural lifespan of a Haga is 200 years, with the hatchlings reaching maturity after roughly twenty years. The Haga has a carnivorous diet, consuming small creatures such when unable to find and feed on regular large meals such as horses, oxen and cattle. The average adult Haga can consume up to 600 pounds of sustenance in a day, though exact numbers are difficult to ascertain; Haga are famous more eating whatever humans are caught invading their territory, which they mark with the skeletal remains of their prey. As a result, little of known about how the two separate heads function, though some studies suggest that they think independently of each other like in other species but maintain a strong sort of “sixth sense” in which each head knows what the other is thinking.
The Haga live in ranges that span along coastal regions, where more food is available to them. The regular species of Haga, sometimes called the Black Haga, roams as far west as Tunisia, as far south as Ethiopia and northern Somalia, as far east as western Afghanistan, and as far north as Crimea and the Aral Sea (though since the Aral Sea has dried up in recent decades, sightings of Haga rarely occur there now). The first of two subspecies of Haga is the White Haga, which is slightly smaller and roams the Black Forests of Germany. The second subspecies is more distantly related, and is called the Gandaberunda. It can be found in a small and isolated range on the southern half of the Indian subcontinent. However, this relative of the Haga only grows up to a total wingspan of eight feet maximum and is much less endangered (and dangerous) than the Black Haga and White Haga.
Geneticists believe that the Haga originated in the area now known as Trebizond due to a genetic fluke, similar to humans with blue eyes. Over the centuries, numerous groups – including the Hittites, Assyrians, Byzantines, Germans, and Ottomans – have tried and failed to capture, tame, ride and/or breed the Haga due to its unbreakable spirit and unparalleled strength. Regardless, the Haga was a common symbol used on flags, banners and coats-of-arms during these eras. Because of their imposing size they are considered a public threat and a major danger. However, despite their range and impressive power, the Haga are considered an endangered species. Like the elephant’s ivory, the Haga’s fine feathers and natural oils (which may or may not cure certain critical ailments) are considered high-value luxury items in numerous markets worldwide. Haga hunting, which first appeared in the Middle East in the early 1400s, is a grueling profession involving the locating and capturing of a massive two-headed eagle, and people are often seriously harmed and even killed during such hunts.
The current worldwide population of Hagas is between 500 and 800. However, due to a dwindling supply of food in their ranges (mainly from farmers and herders successfully protecting their animals), Hagas in recent years have been expanding their ranges. A famous example was when two adult Hagas attacked the island of Sicily in 2011, scouring the area for sustenance – 23 farm animals and 5 people were eaten. Because of their hostile and deadly nature, some groups support legalizing Haga hunting over concerns for public safety (Italy, for instance, legalized it in 2016). Others, however, believe that Hagas, like all creatures big and small, should be protected despite their flaws. And thus, only time will tell what will happen to these captivating, though troublesome, two-headed eagles.
– 1887 sketch of an adult Haga attacking beachgoers in Antalya, Ottoman Empire. Note the size of the people on the left in comparison to the Haga.
Is the White Haga also called Maga?
You mean the flower? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thespesia_grandiflora (also known as a maga)
But really, I wasn't even thinking of M.A.G.A.! I named the bird after Hagia Sophia, and I thought "Haga" sounded kind of cool.
(Okay now, back to my graduate school assignments!)
The End of the Electoral College - Part 1
The 2016 Presidential Election wikibox on December 25, 2016
If you thought the election was over on November 8, you were wrong. As the results came in, it looked like Trump was going to win, but Hillary ended up winning both Michigan and Pennsylvania by less than 10,000 votes. Everyone was in shock. The election was going to the electors.
When the electors voted on December 19, Both Clinton and Trump had lost votes. In fact, Colin Powell, Bernie Sanders, and John Kasich were the clear winners of the night. The election was going to the House.
To be continued...
The 2016 Presidential Election wikibox on December 25, 2016
If you thought the election was over on November 8, you were wrong. As the results came in, it looked like Trump was going to win, but Hillary ended up winning both Michigan and Pennsylvania by less than 10,000 votes. Everyone was in shock. The election was going to the electors.
When the electors voted on December 19, Both Clinton and Trump had lost votes. In fact, Colin Powell, Bernie Sanders, and John Kasich were the clear winners of the night. The election was going to the House.
To be continued...
The End of the Electoral College - Part 1
The 2016 Presidential Election wikibox on December 25, 2016
If you thought the election was over on November 8, you were wrong. As the results came in, it looked like Trump was going to win, but Hillary ended up winning both Michigan and Pennsylvania by less than 10,000 votes. Everyone was in shock. The election was going to the electors.
When the electors voted on December 19, Both Clinton and Trump had lost votes. In fact, Colin Powell, Bernie Sanders, and John Kasich were the clear winners of the night. The election was going to the House.
To be continued...
I can only imagine how much of a clusterfuck the contingent election in the House will be...
Were the Senate and House election results any different? If Hillary did slightly better than in OTL, it might have been enough to pull Katie McGinty and Jason Kander over the finishing line, making the Senate tied 50-50. If Russ Feingold had more luck, then the Dems would have a majority.
The Republicans have the House and Senate, although McGinty managed to win Pennsylvania and Kander was a lot closer in Missouri (he lost by less than 1%).
It won't effect the result though, since it's the outgoing (Republican controlled) congress which will decide the Preaidenct...
No, since the 20th Amendment, the incoming Congress selects the president and/or vice president if there's no electoral college winner.
"My greatest achievement? Why, it's the Democratic Party" - Former President Trump, 2035
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"I'm running for a second term as President of this beautiful United States of America! Keep America Great!" - President Trump, 2019
"Lots of Democrats have announced their run. Steve Bullock, John Bel Edwards, Kamala Harris, Tulsi Gabbard, Deval Patrick, Debbie Stabenow, even a long-shot by Alaska Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott."
"Do you think an outsider will win? It did for Trump when the field were this divided four years ago."
"I can certainly see someone with unorthodox views winning. That's probably either Bullock or Edwards. Or maybe Stabenow."
- CNN News
GABBARD'S PAST WILL DOOM HER CAMPAIGN - 538.com
IOWA POLLING: BULLOCK 24%, EDWARDS 19% GABBARD 14%
TRUMP WINS IOWA IN LANDSLIDE, CRUZ WITHDRAWS ENDING REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES IN ALL BUT NAME.
BULLOCK WINS IOWA, GABBARD CLOSE SECOND.
HARRIS WINS NEW HAMPSHIRE, PATRICK SECOND, GABBARD THIRD.
GABBARDMENTUM? CAN THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM HAWAI'I WIN? NO. - 538.com
SUPER TUESDAY: GABBARD WINS SEVERAL STATES.
BOOKER: "IF NECESSARY, THERE WILL BE A MODERATE TICKET COME NOVEMBER"
GABBARD: "BOOKER IS JUST SPREADING RUMORS TO SCARE THE VOTERS. SHAME!"
GABBARD VS. TRUMP?: NEW ISLAMOPHOBIC CONSENSUS - 538.com
PRESIDENT PUTIN'S "RE-ELECTION" ALL BUT INEVITABLE - 538.com
CORY BOOKER ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT TICKET WITH MARCO RUBIO - "STANDING UP FOR THE MODERATE MAJORITY"
POLLS: GABBARD/BULLOCK 37%, TRUMP/PENCE 29%, BOOKER/RUBIO 11%
WALL STREET STRONGLY FAVORS BOOKER/RUBIO. - 538.com
BOOKER: REVERSE PEROT? ONLY PRO-FREE TRADE CANDIDATE. - 538.com
GABBARD IS A HOMOPHOBE. ALL GAYS VOTE FOR ME TO STOP HER. - President Trump.
TRUMP IS A MISOGYNIST. I AM THE FEMINIST CANDIDATE. - Representative Gabbard.
GABBARD AND TRUMP ARE EXTREMISTS. VOTE FOR A MODERATE VIEW. - Senator Booker.
A NEW 1980? GABBARD THE NEW REAGAN? - 538.com
BOOKER WINS ARAB-AMERICAN VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY. - 538.com
GABBARD WINS COMMANDING VICTORY. BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY SYSTEM? - 538.com
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"I'm running for a second term as President of this beautiful United States of America! Keep America Great!" - President Trump, 2019
"Lots of Democrats have announced their run. Steve Bullock, John Bel Edwards, Kamala Harris, Tulsi Gabbard, Deval Patrick, Debbie Stabenow, even a long-shot by Alaska Lieutenant Governor Byron Mallott."
"Do you think an outsider will win? It did for Trump when the field were this divided four years ago."
"I can certainly see someone with unorthodox views winning. That's probably either Bullock or Edwards. Or maybe Stabenow."
- CNN News
GABBARD'S PAST WILL DOOM HER CAMPAIGN - 538.com
IOWA POLLING: BULLOCK 24%, EDWARDS 19% GABBARD 14%
TRUMP WINS IOWA IN LANDSLIDE, CRUZ WITHDRAWS ENDING REPUBLICAN PRIMARIES IN ALL BUT NAME.
BULLOCK WINS IOWA, GABBARD CLOSE SECOND.
HARRIS WINS NEW HAMPSHIRE, PATRICK SECOND, GABBARD THIRD.
GABBARDMENTUM? CAN THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM HAWAI'I WIN? NO. - 538.com
SUPER TUESDAY: GABBARD WINS SEVERAL STATES.
BOOKER: "IF NECESSARY, THERE WILL BE A MODERATE TICKET COME NOVEMBER"
GABBARD: "BOOKER IS JUST SPREADING RUMORS TO SCARE THE VOTERS. SHAME!"
GABBARD VS. TRUMP?: NEW ISLAMOPHOBIC CONSENSUS - 538.com
PRESIDENT PUTIN'S "RE-ELECTION" ALL BUT INEVITABLE - 538.com
CORY BOOKER ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT TICKET WITH MARCO RUBIO - "STANDING UP FOR THE MODERATE MAJORITY"
POLLS: GABBARD/BULLOCK 37%, TRUMP/PENCE 29%, BOOKER/RUBIO 11%
WALL STREET STRONGLY FAVORS BOOKER/RUBIO. - 538.com
BOOKER: REVERSE PEROT? ONLY PRO-FREE TRADE CANDIDATE. - 538.com
GABBARD IS A HOMOPHOBE. ALL GAYS VOTE FOR ME TO STOP HER. - President Trump.
TRUMP IS A MISOGYNIST. I AM THE FEMINIST CANDIDATE. - Representative Gabbard.
GABBARD AND TRUMP ARE EXTREMISTS. VOTE FOR A MODERATE VIEW. - Senator Booker.
A NEW 1980? GABBARD THE NEW REAGAN? - 538.com
BOOKER WINS ARAB-AMERICAN VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY. - 538.com
GABBARD WINS COMMANDING VICTORY. BIRTH OF A NEW PARTY SYSTEM? - 538.com
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