Random Political comments...

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Bliss, Mar 6, 2013.

  1. The Dark King

    The Dark King Well-Known Member

    This dumb ass country loves to be entertained which is why they love Trump. In no other 1st world country could this inflammatory baffoon exist.
     
  2. Since1980

    Since1980 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, I probably should have clarified that part a bit. I guess a better way to put it is that he will say whatever is on his mind, no dog whistles needed.
     
  3. Loki

    Loki Well-Known Member

  4. DudeNY12

    DudeNY12 Well-Known Member

    Agreed! I don't have a need for sugar coating, but this guy is at the other extreme where he's totally lacking in tact.
     
  5. Since1980

    Since1980 Well-Known Member

    It doesn't. At all. That's one of the many reasons he'd be a completely horrible president if he were elected. Plus people talk about how "good" he is at business but he's a trust fund baby through and though. He's where he is now because he took his daddy's fortune and basically managed to not fuck up too much. He's used to bullying, blustering, and bullshitting his way through life and while that may work to an extent in the board room, it's a whole lot less effective if the guy sitting across from you has access to nuclear weapons.
     
  6. Beasty

    Beasty Well-Known Member

    Well said. That last line really puts it in perspective. Lol
     
  7. Bookworm616

    Bookworm616 Well-Known Member

  8. Thump

    Thump Well-Known Member

  9. Loki

    Loki Well-Known Member

    This is very similar to the electoral college, all of our personal votes in the presidential election does not mean the candidate will be elected even if the candidates wins the most votes, that power resides with the electoral college, and they have NO obligation to follow the popular vote.

    "What does this mean in practice? It means, as everyone learned or was reminded in 2000, that the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide does not necessarily become president. There is no national election for president, only separate state elections. For a candidate to become president, he or she must win enough state elections to garner a majority of electoral votes. presidential campaigns, therefore, focus on winning states, not on winning a national majority.
    It also means that — at least in theory — electors can thwart the popular will and vote for a candidate not supported by the voters of their state. In practice, however, electors are pledged to cast their votes in accordance with the popular vote, and "faithless electors" who go against the popular vote are extremely rare. Had there been a faithless elector in 2000, however, Al Gore might have become president! (See the historical perspective below for more about this.)"



    http://www.learnnc.org/lp/media/lessons/davidwalbert7232004-02/electoralcollege.html
     
  10. Mikey

    Mikey Well-Known Member

    Which means by your logic we could expect Clinton to go against Rubio or Kasich since the superdelegates have their minds made up on particular candidates.

    At least its fairly likely Trump will fade by the Summer since the Republican establishment doesn't want him to be the nominee.
     
  11. Loki

    Loki Well-Known Member

    Not my logic Mikey, im just stating the facts.
     
  12. Ches

    Ches Well-Known Member

    WHY Did Hillary Clinton Once Call African American Kids "Super-Predators"?

    Anyone voting for Hillary?

    [YOUTUBE]0rM156wa780[/YOUTUBE]
     
  13. Since1980

    Since1980 Well-Known Member

    I am, if she wins the primary. I'll gladly take her over any Republican, no question. I don't follow YTT as much as I used to but they're pretty much on point. Do I agree with Hillary Clinton on everything? Not at all. But I disagree with the Republican candidates even more so, and I'd rather have 50-60% of what I want than nothing at all.
     
  14. Thump

    Thump Well-Known Member

    I never did understand why so many black folks support the Clintons. To me, their true colors were cleary evident with the race baiting they used against Obama in 2008.

    The only way I would support Hillary, is if she wins the nomination and is running against Trump or Cruz.
     
  15. RaiderLL

    RaiderLL Well-Known Member

    Precisely :smt023
     
  16. Bookworm616

    Bookworm616 Well-Known Member

    This is an interesting article I posted on Facebook about this very topic:

    http://www.theroot.com/articles/pol...k_america_so_why_are_we_still_voting_for.html
     
  17. Ches

    Ches Well-Known Member

  18. goodlove

    goodlove New Member

    Lol
     
  19. Bookworm616

    Bookworm616 Well-Known Member

    LOL! Sounds about right.
     
  20. Ches

    Ches Well-Known Member

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