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2016 Presidential Election night discussion [Read #1397]

The alternative to Trump was more of the same. From an unconvicted felon. No real choice.

They're both criminals. I'm just disappointed we didn't get the one that isn't an outrageous assault on human decency.

Racism and sexism abound. And 55 million people voted for that.
 
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dude..... your over compensating
 

Gerrymandering is always an excuse when the left loses an election as if the left never Gerrymandered. Some people simply will never get it as they are used to having robots on their side as evidenced by the inner city votes. Most people aren't robots thus gerrymandering isn't the issue the left wants to make it out to be. Most Americans are good people and most Americans see what is going on in this country today and don't like it. the Obama Hillary results were ignored by the media and you. I do suggest learning actually how to do some DD
 
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dude..... your over compensating

For what? Did I say something that was wrong? Elections have consequences. And that is how it happened.
 

Yes, you buy rhetoric and ignore substance. Trump has actual results that Hillary never had. You think he is disgusting but I see a different side of him and that side was shown last night during his victory speech. Why do you think Trump's policies won't work? Stop buying the media spin, look at American history including the foundation upon which this country was built and realize it isn't what Obama has tried to create
 
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And yet what about the Supreme Court? I agree that Trump likely wouldn't pursue those sorts of things, but who he nominates can result in changes without his involvement, or support. Right?

As things stand today, Trump will nominate Scalia's replacement - which means that the Court will be balanced again. The death or retirement of RBG is what people should be concerned about. I think the future of SCOTUS as a conservative court is a certainty (unless RBG miraculously clings to life until a Democratic President and Senate can replace her) but conservative on what issues? Trump is not a conservative religious extremist like Mike Pence. It is entirely within the realm of possibility that he could choose a social moderate, someone cut from the same cloth as Kennedy to replace RBG.
 

Must be tough on people like you who find it harder to manipulate the rural population and fly over country than it is to manipulate people in the inner city. The political machine lost yesterday, good riddance
 
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For what? Did I say something that was wrong? Elections have consequences. And that is how it happened.

because you have complied your list of the races for their voting and blaming a faction in each one

already on the forum i have read of peopling wishing others death
 

You know there are actual statistics and stuff. Like how in 2012 more people voted for democrats for house of rep but remain in the minority. That's the effect of gerrymandering. Celebrate all you want with your condescension, but facts are facts.
 
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That's what I'm hoping.

It is in the conservative tradition to campaign using gay/abortion/religion wedge issues, whenever convenient, and then just leaving that by the wayside after getting elected. Let's hope that tradition stands.

When I listened to Trump passing out the kudos, I noticed the first "thank you's" were to his mom and dad. Then he mentioned his brothers, sisters, wife, children, etc. Then he started thanking those who supported him and did the usual all-inclusive "Arcenio Hall Finger Point" recognition to various people.

The usual GOP conservative type would have traditionally thanked God first. I don't recall Trump mentioning God in his Thank You speech. But, then again, I might have fell asleep. It was late.

I don't see Trump, a womanizing, foul-mouth, casino owner/operator, on his 3rd wife, being overtly religious or socially conservative or sucking up to that crowd.

That's kind of a jab in the religious right's hypocritical eye. That's kinda cool.
 
Must be tough on people like you who find it harder to manipulate the rural population and fly over country than it is to manipulate people in the inner city. The political machine lost yesterday, good riddance

How many congressmen and senators were elected to their umpteenth term last night? The political machine still has you by the nuts.
 
You know there are actual statistics and stuff. Like how in 2012 more people voted for democrats for house of rep but remain in the minority. That's the effect of gerrymandering. Celebrate all you want with your condescension, but facts are facts.

It is you that ignores data, people living in the big cities and being dependent on big govt. are why the Democrats got more votes. NYC, LA, Chicago, and other big cities vote for the same liberals over and over again expecting a different results. Facts are Facts, the People's House is under GOP Control as the People's House cannot be bought like the big cities buy the votes of their citizens.
 
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because you have complied your list of the races for their voting and blaming a faction in each one

already on the forum i have read of peopling wishing others death

WFT are you talking about? I don't wish anyone death or wish anyone ill. I'm stating simple facts. What did I say that was wrong?
 
How many congressmen and senators were elected to their umpteenth term last night? The political machine still has you by the nuts.

Rural America turned out in droves last night and kicked out the establishment. I continue to be for term limits at the national level just like the states. I am also very happy I live in TX with its part time legislature that truly depicts the Govt. our Founders created
 
I think it's appropriate to congratulate Trump supporters, and so: congratulations. I sincerely hope that things will turn out well.
 
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WFT are you talking about? I don't wish anyone death or wish anyone ill. I'm stating simple facts. What did I say that was wrong?

i did not say you, i said already in the forum iam seeing the wishing of death to people because of last night.

people thought things were in the bag and now that its not, its the blame game in full swing
 
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That's what I'm hoping. It is in the conservative tradition .
I hope the same, and agree. But it's Trump right, he's not traditional. He's a wild card, I think our guesses are good based on what we want to happen, but then, he won the election too.
 

All of the incumbents except in Illinois retained their seats. The establishment was re-elected not kicked out.
 

well you got what you wanted, now your better hold their feet to the fire, or you will have another 2008 election year again.
 
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i did not say you, i said already in the forum iam seeing the wishing of death to people because of last night.

people thought things were in the bag and now that its not, its the blame game in full swing

I don't wish anyone ill.

The black vote didn't turn out
The latino vote didn't turn out
The uneducated women voted stronger for trump than anyone expected them to.

This isn't blame. These are undeniable facts. And elections have consequences.
 
Bill is originally from Arkansas. Hillary originally born in Chicago.

Do you really not understand Hillary was the first lady of Arkansas?

It doesn't matter where she was born, it matters where she lived her political life.
 
They're both criminals. I'm just disappointed we didn't get the one that isn't an outrageous assault on human decency.

Racism and sexism abound. And 55 million people voted for that.

Trump a criminal? I don't think so. Trump is an exploiter of the system. That's not illegal. The Clinton's have exploited the system. Often on the wrong side of the line.