Game Thread: The 2016 US American Election

[2Stonedbirds]

Originally Posted by Joborule

So Cubs winning the world series was clearly the start of the apocalypse. Trump becoming POTUS is step 2...

So... 4 horsemen of the apocalypse...

"I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest."

Cubbies?

"Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword."

Trump.



So just two more to go!

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by Illuminaughty

Oh that it is quite the polarization. So if you don't like a lying, pandering criminal career political neo-con warmongering hack and are pragmatic with your vote. You must be some kind of "ist".

The best part about Dumpf winning, if he does, will be watching the progressives cannibalize. The culture marxism is out in full force.

Once again, you don't have to vote for either one but voting for the racist sexist makes you a bad person.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by kirant

With Florida, Wisconsin and Iowa in Trump's hands, what are Clinton's outs at this point? Anything short of an impossible Trump conceding?

Some kind of AZ hail mary.

[Illuminaughty]

Originally Posted by Biff

OMG...do you not understand Oct. 28 and Comey? Holy Crap...a 9 point Clinton lead became a 3-4...exactly as expected...and also swung the battleground senate votes. This result is, yes, a polling error surprise due to turnout of demographics (and within the margins of error for good polling) and a massive late move away from Clinton because of an unnecessary, and quite likely in violation of the Hatch Act, act by Comey.

OMG, But if you were a strong Hillary supporter, does that really sway you to Trump, because of them re-opening an investigation they clearly intentionally soiled the sheets on. Yeah the guy that Obama appointed to be director, went all rogue and sealed it for Trump, by not doing his job properly in the first place. That whole investigation reeks of collusion. It was Obama and Hillary who he was covering for in the first place. It's nice to know there are still good people working in government behind the scenes and Comey was likely trying to save his own butt.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Reading 538 I see.

Aren't we all?

[Looch City]

Now Canada will get 670 million immigrants!

[burn_this_city]

That Trump polls which polls guy looks like an idiot savant now.

[Acey]

PA is potentially at risk for Dems, which would obviously be the nail in the coffin. Trump wouldn't need it.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by wittynickname

He was born in Michigan, his family was in Texas while Mexico still owned it. The border jumped them, but he's still brown. He just gained the right to someday get married if he wants.

Now he's facing the possibilty of a VP who once signed a bill that would imprison gay couples for seeking a marriage license.

If Trump wins, regardless of the underlying issues, this election has validated racism and hate. We have candidates who have lost based on a fraction of the scandals and negative soundbytes that have come from this Trump campaign. It shouldn't even be close. Even if it's only a small percentage of his supporters, those racists now feel vindicated, and that's terrifying.

One hopeful thing is that trumps desire to be loved by celebrities should moderate his social policies. If you look back to his convention speech he had a pro LGBT line and only talked about abortion when directly asked about the debate. He is the most socially moderate republican that has been elected recently.

[Flash Walken]

Interesting that even though the election is undecided, and that it may and will likely end in a tie, the tone of the discourse in the national media is very resigned towards a trump victory.

This is incredibly reminiscent to the turmoil surrounding Bush Vs. Gore and really set the stage for the belief that Bush had won based on an early declaration.

Manipulation in action.

[Jacks]

A tie would be awesome but didn't that one Dem electoral voter say he wouldn't vote Clinton no matter what the voters voted for?

[Kavvy]

Fox news: Trump wins Georgia

[wittynickname]

Originally Posted by flylock shox

That should not be the narrative. Trump was an infinitely worse candidate.

This is all about the motivations and frustrations of the American populace, and in particular their willingness to blow their political system up. Trump is just the vehicle for that. It's unprecedented.

Bernie could have beaten Trump, largely because he would have blown things up too, just in a different (and much more respectful and intelligent) way.

It's also about the media. They let Trump get away with all the awful things he said and did. They normalized the hatred and the vitriol and the violence, while repeatedly attacking Clinton for emails, all while ignoring that Trump is literally going on trail for fraud before the end of the calendar year. And until she backed out because of death threats, he was going to also go on trial for raping a 13 year old girl.

But they ignored all of that in favor of handling of emails.

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

John King very impressive.

Originally Posted by Jacks

I know it's been said a couple of times but this King guy is awesome. I've never watched CNN for this long.

He is great but wolf needs to go.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Good call at least by Hillary cancelling the fireworks display tonight. One of her best judgements this whole campaign.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

On a positive note, I loved Happy Days and Joanie Loves Chachi. I'm guessing they'll be back in prime time?

[Flash Walken]

Originally Posted by Jacks

A tie would be awesome but didn't that one Dem electoral voter say he wouldn't vote Clinton no matter what the voters voted for?

American democracy in action!

[Alpine Fisher]

Senator Clay Davis, I formally invite you to move to Canada and move in with me.

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Canuck-Hater

I guess we can forget about any action on climate change in the foreseeable future...

No question a Trump presidency will likely set the U.S. back about 30 years in regards to climate change. Also look for Roe vs. Wade to be repealed, as well as LGBT/marriage rights, and Obamacare. It's gonna be an ugly 4 years.

[ClubFlames]

Originally Posted by 2Stonedbirds

So... 4 horsemen of the apocalypse...

"I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest."

Cubbies?

"Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make men slay each other. To him was given a large sword."

Trump.

So just two more to go!

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