TVTropes Now available in the app store!
Open

Follow TV Tropes

Following

The General US Politics Thread

Go To

Nov 2023 Mod notice:


There may be other, more specific, threads about some aspects of US politics, but this one tends to act as a hub for all sorts of related news and information, so it's usually one of the busiest OTC threads.

If you're new to OTC, it's worth reading the Introduction to On-Topic Conversations and the On-Topic Conversations debate guidelines before posting here.

Rumor-based, fear-mongering and/or inflammatory statements that damage the quality of the thread will be thumped. Off-topic posts will also be thumped. Repeat offenders may be suspended.

If time spent moderating this thread remains a distraction from moderation of the wiki itself, the thread will need to be locked. We want to avoid that, so please follow the forum rules when posting here.


In line with the general forum rules, 'gravedancing' is prohibited here. If you're celebrating someone's death or hoping that they die, your post will get thumped. This rule applies regardless of what the person you're discussing has said or done.

Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM

pwiegle Cape Malleum Majorem from Nowhere Special Since: Sep, 2015 Relationship Status: Singularity
Cape Malleum Majorem
#149551: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:31:01 PM

Emotional blackmail still counts as vote-tampering or voter intimidation.

Just vote as you see fit, not how anybody else wants/expects you to. And if somebody asks you who you voted for, just say: "The winner, I hope." And then change the subject. Really, it's nobody else's effing business, in any way, shape, or form.

edited 8th Nov '16 2:35:37 PM by pwiegle

This Space Intentionally Left Blank.
KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#149552: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:33:19 PM

Racial makeup according to CNN: 70% White, 12% Black, 11% Latino, 4% Asian, 2% Other.

In addition, 42% strongly favor their candidates, 31% have reservations, and 25% dislike the other candidate.

edited 8th Nov '16 2:34:14 PM by KarkatTheDalek

Oh God! Natural light!
Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#149553: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:38:06 PM

[up] The high number of white voters makes me a little worried but then I remembered that a lot of white women hate Trump too.

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149554: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:38:43 PM

A Trump spokesman just said that he doesn't need Ohio, Florida or North Carolina to win. Is he delusional? If he loses those states, Clinton's firewall holds. And Ohio and Florida would make up the difference if Clinton lost a few light blue states anyway.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#149555: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:39:42 PM

Just blowing smoke to save face, I assume.

He might be deluded though. His boss might have rubbed off on him.

TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#149556: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:42:26 PM

How are we doing?

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149557: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:43:28 PM

Exit polling shows an encouraging stat.

White College Men (GOP margin)

1980: +32

1988: +30

1992: +10

1996: +21

2000: +23

2004: +20

2008: +14

2012: +21

2016: +11

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#149558: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:43:56 PM

No news yet, Kentucky and Tennessee close the polls in 15 minutes but they're solid red.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#149559: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:45:02 PM

A lot of educated white men hate Trump too. I live in NY and while my polling location had a lot of old rich white folks even they were all solidly for Hillary.

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#149560: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:45:10 PM

[up][up]Indiana (except Gary and Evansville) and (eastern) Kentucky.

edited 8th Nov '16 2:45:19 PM by megarockman

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#149561: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:45:50 PM

Forgot to mention earlier that my dad and I ended up voting around 1:10 PM. Apparently there was a run on the polls while I was still sleeping and all the "I Voted" stickers were gone by the time we arrived, which has never happened ever.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149562: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:47:35 PM

538 says that exit polls show that minority turnout in Florida might be up as much as 6%. That's excellent news if its true.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
#149563: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:48:46 PM

Streaming NBC News here - Trump campaign spokeswoman just said she thinks Michigan is going Trump.

The damned queen and the relentless knight.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149564: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:50:34 PM

I meant to say that minority voters have increased their total proportion of the electorate in Florida (from 33% to 39%)

EDIT: Betting markets are shifting in Clinton's direction.

edited 8th Nov '16 2:51:43 PM by Rationalinsanity

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
PotatoesRock Since: Oct, 2012
#149565: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:53:41 PM

CNN exit polls now.

Most voters seem to have made their minds up months ago.

IIRC Nate Silver once had a piece on the New York Times pointing out the election, most times, is pretty much in all actuality decided by around May or June in terms of stable trends.

YamiVizziniX Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
#149566: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:54:47 PM

Missed xkcd's update yesterday as I sometimes do (since its actual update times vary). How is this relevant? I finally checked and I see Randall Munroe is with us.smile

There is no beginning. There is no end. There is only... Hooty.
Vampireandthen In love with an Uptown Girl from Northern Ireland Since: Apr, 2016 Relationship Status: A teenager in love
In love with an Uptown Girl
#149567: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:55:52 PM

NO, NO, NO! PLEASE, GOD, NO! NOOOOOOO!

I am from Michigan. And also, I cannot sue a member of my own family. She did not try to intimidate me in the least. I just made the decision to vote how I saw fit.

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of wealth and taste. Nice to meet you, hope you can guess my name.
TobiasDrake (•̀⤙•́) (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
(•̀⤙•́)
#149568: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:57:55 PM

Chillax, bro. Standing over your shoulder while you fill out your ballot is voter intimidation, but the "sue her" remark was a joke. There aren't, like, voter police coming for your mom. We're just observing that it's legally uncool behavior of her.

Also, please forgive my usage of the word "chillax". tongue

edited 8th Nov '16 2:58:16 PM by TobiasDrake

My Tumblr. Currently side-by-side liveblogging Digimon Adventure, sub vs dub.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149569: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:58:08 PM

Michigan will probably hold for Clinton, the word of one of Trump's heralds is nothing on its own.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#149570: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:58:34 PM

Given that apparently another Trump spokesperson said he didn't need Ohio etc I might be a little hesitant to trust their assessment of the situation.

megarockman from The Sixth Borough (Experienced Trainee)
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149572: Nov 8th 2016 at 2:59:23 PM

538's stream has lots of cool stats and tidbits, I recommend it.smile

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
FalseDichotomy from Your mind :o Since: Oct, 2015 Relationship Status: Tsundere'ing
#149573: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:00:43 PM

NO, NO, NO! PLEASE, GOD, NO! NOOOOOOO!

I am from Michigan. And also, I cannot sue a member of my own family. She did not try to intimidate me in the least. I just made the decision to vote how I saw fit.

I wouldn't be too worried. Didn't someone just post about someone from the Trump campaign saying that Trump doesn't need North Carolina, Florida nor Ohio to win? Chances are the spokeswoman is full of it.

[down][down] Yeah, my mistake. When I think of the Carolinas I just think "South" (As in southern states).

edited 8th Nov '16 3:03:26 PM by FalseDichotomy

BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#149574: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:01:09 PM

I've never read XKCD, but that comic is pretty sweet.

I voted absentee ballot and didn't let anyone else see my ballot. I did ask about some local candidates that I was unsure of and about the measures, but my decisions were entirely my own.

I like the word "chillax". waii

Do not obey in advance.
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#149575: Nov 8th 2016 at 3:01:20 PM

North Carolina, but yes.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.

Total posts: 417,856
Top