Swing States, a photo from Pennsylvania, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Swing States

I haven't had time for TrekEarth for the past week because I was glued to television almost day and night to follow the CNN report of the US election.

After I got more and more deja vu from 4 years ago on the night from Tuesday to Wednesday with Trump who was going to win, some hope began to emerge again from the early morning of November 4 on a ForBiden Whitehouse for Trump.
Increasingly, the focus was on Philadelphia in Pensylvenia as the state from which the decisive electors would come.

Coincidentally, Lars and I were 4 years ago in Philadelphia just before the Democratic Convention where Hillery was elected as the Democratic candidate for the 2016 elections
So this is a great opportunity to consult my archive and make a selection of relevant election photos.

The 1st photo is a triptych featuring some of the Democratic donkeys who came to Philadelphia on the occasion of the Convention.
In the middle the donkey from Georgia, a state where the difference is so small that a recount is needed to verify that Biden really won this swing state.
Moreover, it is the state that can still ensure that the Democrats get a majority in the Senate in January.

The 2e photo shows how banners were put up all over the city to announce the convention.
At that time, almost everyone in town was still convinced that Hillery Clinton would be the first female president of the USA. The nightmare didn't start until a few months later.

The 3rd photo shows a call to the Registrated Pennsylvania Voters.
I wonder how Marijuna has survived the past 4 years.

■ Picture 1: Donkeys ◄ https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te890-1.jpg ►

■ Picture 2: Banners ◄ https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te890-2.jpg ►

■ Picture 3: Marijuna ◄ https://i1.trekearth.com/photos/15099/te890-3.jpg ►

Royaldevon, pierrefonds, PaulVDV, Fis2, jean113, pajaran, PiotrF, COSTANTINO, papagolf21, ktanska, worldcitizen, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

Silvio1953 (205549) 2020-11-09 5:09

Ciao Rob, fun collage with donkeys, in each photo fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (202871) 2020-11-09 6:24

Dag Rob,

U bent een crack om dergelijke zaken te fotograferen.
Ik had toen al Clinton lever als eerste vrouw in het witte huis gezien
Maar het heel moeilijk te winnen tegen een fantast.
Maar uw foto en de uitleg zegt genoeg.
Goede foto werk Rob.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen, ik was de ganse voormiddag in Zweews-Vlaanderen.
John.

Royaldevon (75252) 2020-11-09 6:29

Hello Rob,

I have seen model cows used in cities to promote some festival or convention but never donkeys. Donkeys are prettier but ... do they have a subtle connotation!

Anyway, you were quite right to search your archives for these mementoes. Like the people of Philadelphia, I thought Hilary Clinton would win as well!

It has been a fascinating election, with highs and lows!
I still cannot believe how many people voted for Trump after his lack of statesmanly conduct, after his irresponsible behaviour and his lack of national leadership. American people must have been cringing at his many outbursts!

A good selection to set the mood.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

holmertz (92766) 2020-11-09 6:37

Hello Rob,
I was rather nervous last Wednesday and Thursday when it still seemed possible that the arch asshole might have deceived the American people once again. Now the nightmare is over and I can calmly enjoy these photos. I suspect the Maryland donkey was also marked Do Not Climb. But very small children are of course excused. Donkeys are nice animals in most cases, but especially when it comes to US politics. As for the WS it seems, according to Wikipedia, that the situation for lovers of "marijuna" is not entirely hopeless in Pennsylvania.
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (103424) 2020-11-09 6:48

Hi Rob,

Yes there is a big change in Washington with the new President. The point of view is showing the details of the Democratic donkeys. The colours and thwe sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

PaulVDV (54759) 2020-11-09 7:24

Hallo Rob,
Ik heb ooit eens de uitleg gehoord waarom doch vergat hem opieuw. Dus blijf ik het toch wat vreemd vinden dat de twee grote politieke partijen van de US een ezel en een olifant als symbool hebben.
Voor Europeanen was het heel verrassend dat vier jaar geleden niet Hillary Clinton de verkiezingen won. Maar nadien heb ik toch meerdere keren gehoord dat zij bij verschillende groepen kiezers heel wat weerstand opriep, iets dat niet het geval is bij Joe Biden of andere vroegere democratische presidenten.
Hoe dan ook, het land zal van zijn 4 jaar durende nachtmerrie moeten herstellen.
Net zoals Beverley begrijp ik niet dat meer dan 70 miljoen mensen gekozen hebben voor een verderzetting van de waanzin.
Evenmin lijkt het begrijpelijk dat de republikeinse partij zich niet afzet tegen de figuur van Trump. Er moeten toch ook intelligente republikeinen zijn. Maar dan lees ik dat die allen bang zijn van de wraak van hun toekomstige ex-president.
PS: Heb je al ooit een Alaska- of een Texas-ezel gezien? Bestaan die?
Vele groeten, Paul

Fis2 (155487) 2020-11-09 8:46

Witaj Rob!
An excellent triptych, the set of photos is impressive.
Good frames, colors and sharpness.
Very well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

jean113 (21977) 2020-11-09 9:22

Hello Rob, a very interesting note.
Timely for you in that you were in the U.S. 4 years ago.
I wonder why a donkey was chosen as the creature to be painted and displayed around the city; there must be a good reason.
(We had elephants a couple of years ago, which was sponsored by a charity to raise money.)

It is fascinating to view the five shots that accompany your notes.
I saw some news from Madame Tussauds today where President Trump is now displayed wearing golfing clothes!

Thanks for sharing, kind regards, Jean.

CLODO (45094) 2020-11-09 10:49

Hi Rob

Up to date news with old pictures! Good report of this every 4 years event in the US
Cheers
CLODO

lousat (129865) 2020-11-09 11:37

Hi Rob,I am amazed by your passion for the American elections that have kept you glued to the TV, the only positive thing is that there has been talk of something else after months and months of Covid news. Obviously, the fact that Biden won is also positive. It was a good opportunity to brush up on your pre-election memories of 4 years ago, different and original photos to help understand the atmosphere of those days. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

pajaran (102508) 2020-11-09 12:31

Greeting.
Interesting and beautiful views, well shown with beautiful colors, contrast and good text.
Good work with multiple photos. Beautiful photos and memories.
Beautiful sculptures of a donkey and a moment with mother and child.
Great drama about the election of the president, just so that everything is without clutter.
I wish you all the best in the new week that has begun.
Paja.

Tue (82124) 2020-11-09 13:26

Hallo Rob,
Aan de reacties te lezen zijn de meeste anderen hier ook blij met de overwinning van Joe. Bij de selectie die ik had gemaakt vier jaar geleden zaten met name Republikeinse staten, maar deze drie zijn dit jaar in ieder geval allemaal naar de Democraten gegaan, die hertelling in Georgia hoeven we niet te vrezen.
Lars

GyurMaster (21293) 2020-11-09 13:42

Dear Rob,

Nice set of photos reflecting to a very actual problem of our days. I have to say it was delighted by the choice of the American people.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

PS: Thank you very much for your kind words under my latest photo and for faving it!

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-09 16:36

Hello Rob,
Interesting collage with donkeys.
Thank you forinformative note. A very nice pictures in WS.Fine presentation
Regards
Piotr

ifege (32053) 2020-11-09 20:00

Hi Rob
Good for the current times!
cheers
Ian

COSTANTINO (104029) 2020-11-09 23:06

Hello dear rob and have a nice day
and a happy evening...
original version
i like this idea and the photos
you uploaded....the donkeys
are nice animals...
regards
Costantino

jemaflor (135308) 2020-11-09 23:36

Hi Rob,
Well presented, a well made collage, interesting note and other photos with your WS, tfs.

papagolf21 (152599) 2020-11-09 23:39

Bonjour, cher Rob,
Voilà un réquisitoire parlant à travers les différentes prises de vue.
Tout est dit, il suffit de s'amuser en regardant les images !
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (152102) 2020-11-10 0:05

Hello Rob, I was not so much followed the US elections as we have a very difficult time in Poland. How much I envy the Americans that they have rid (hopefully) this idiot. We have a clown as president for the next five years. When all the world gratulates Biden, our Duda waits for the official confirmation. At the moment, there are massive protests of women throughout the country because of the ban on abortions. Poland is ruled by a madman.

Nice donkey, Probably later they were sold in auctions and the money went for charities. In Auckland, there were owls like this.
Best regards Malgo

ktanska (40013) 2020-11-10 11:01

Hi Rob,
Interesting triptych of these political donkeys. The one on the right has a flag of Colorado as a mask. But the mouth and nose are not covered, so the mask is right for these days!
Kari

worldcitizen (14266) 2020-11-15 12:50

Hello Rob,
I missed critiquing this photo, but now here I am. :-) This is a nice trio of donkey photos, including Georgia, which is still awaiting a run-off election for the next state senators. I'm surprised the baby was allowed to sit on the donkey. Things are still tense here, and I'm sure they will be until inauguration day. It's like living in the Twilight Zone... Take care!

ChrisJ (159918) 2020-11-30 3:36

Ciao Rob

A superb triptych of donkey votes ;-)The small boy is taking it all in his stride! I am glad Georgia, Colorado & the other Sates turned blue rather than red. Trump was getting just a little bit too big for his boots. Good colour & sharpness. Tfs!