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15. I think that way back in yon times of yore, the colors *were* switched.

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 06:45 PM

Nov 4

Something to do with the way the colors rendered on TVs at the time.

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Ian Bremmer: who europeans would vote for in america's presidential election, by country: [View all] Dennis Donovan Nov 4 OP

The red and blue is switched, lol. madaboutharry Nov 4 #1

If our nation were sane and healthy Jerry2144 Nov 4 #4

Pretty sure that's orange. TwilightZone Nov 4 #9

Orange is now my least favorite color. madaboutharry Nov 4 #16

I think that way back in yon times of yore, the colors *were* switched. Buns_of_Fire Nov 4 #15

Red for the left and blue for the right pretty much everywhere but here DavidDvorkin Nov 4 #17

Interesting, Thanks for sharing. MLAA Nov 4 #2

The shadow of the Iron Curtain. rzemanfl Nov 4 #3

Southeast Europe and Russia poll the highest for Trump. Elessar Zappa Nov 4 #5

Interesting. moondust Nov 4 #6

Very true bdamomma Nov 4 #12

Yay for Scandinavia! TwilightZone Nov 4 #7

8% in switzerland are neutral! jcgoldie Nov 4 #8

I'm in the top 84% in Ireland !!! OnDoutside Nov 4 #10

I bumped into a naturalized Irish man Cosmocat Nov 4 #20

I think he meant to say OnDoutside Nov 5 #22

Figures that Slovenia Mossfern Nov 4 #11

K & R very interesting FakeNoose Nov 4 #14

Source: "Europe Elects" (and colour explanation) muriel_volestrangler Nov 4 #18

I wish they could have included Ukraine. N/t Stargleamer Nov 4 #21