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singularityshot Since: Dec, 2012
#151376: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:34:17 PM

There is a question about if the Senate Republicans will act to kill the filibuster for all decisions a.k.a. the nuclear option. That secures them the supreme court (Their number 1 goal) and anything else they want to achieve.

On the other hand, they need the filibuster in place to give them a firewall against Trump. If everything in the senate can be decided by a majority vote, then Republicans can pass anything. Meaning they will be to blame for any delays - and since Trump has shown no sign of supporting the GOP he will use the bully pulpit of the White House and Fox News to force Congress to toe the line. Giving the Democrats the opportunity to be the obstructionists for a change gives Congress some power over Trump. So it will be interesting to see how that one goes.

Most likely - nuclear option only enforced for supreme court appointments. All other policies can be filibustered.

Demonic_Braeburn Yankee Doodle Dandy from Defective California Since: Jan, 2016
Yankee Doodle Dandy
#151377: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:34:51 PM

TRUMP JUST WON WISCONSIN.

HE NOW HAS OVER 270 ELECTORAL VOTES! HE HAS OFFICIALLY WON THE ELECTION!

Meet your new president-elect.

Any group who acts like morons ironically will eventually find itself swamped by morons who think themselves to be in good company.
YamiVizziniX Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
#151378: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:35:02 PM

Well, I was waiting until the news sites reached some kind of definitive consensus, but apparently that's not happening tonight, so good night. Hopefully I can still squeeze in enough sleep.

[nja]never mind then

edited 8th Nov '16 11:35:38 PM by YamiVizziniX

There is no beginning. There is no end. There is only... Hooty.
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151379: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:35:07 PM

I am seriously starting to wonder if this is what it felt like during the rise of Nazi Germany, and I really, really hope I'm being ridiculous.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
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
#151380: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:35:23 PM

The Republicans will impeach Trump themselves people. Mark my words, they will.

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of wealth and taste. Nice to meet you, hope you can guess my name.
majoraoftime (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#151381: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:35:55 PM

Many criticisms of the Democrats and Clinton have been vindicated, I think. Pounding on the Russia stuff was a particularly dumb tactic.

Republicans controlling two branches of the government is incredibly concerning, particularly worried about LGBT friends in the US.

Not to mention the emboldening of the far-right worldwide.

Shit sucks.

sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#151382: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:36:20 PM

Something light-hearted, I hope:

Jesse Cox and Wowcrendor play The Political Machine, running as a Fat Baby with a Mustache and Nick Cage, respectively:

PhysicalStamina i'm tired, my friend (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
i'm tired, my friend
#151383: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:36:24 PM

The Republicans will impeach Trump themselves people. Mark my words, they will.

The same people that backed him this far? Yeah, I doubt it.

i'm tired, my friend
Cronosonic (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#151384: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:36:25 PM

Again, remember that Trump is a divisive figure even in the GOP. Despite what many reps will say, they will eagerly turn on him and tear him down the moment they have the opportunity.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#151385: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:36:32 PM

Ugh, he's gonna gold-plate the entire WH isn't he?

Disgusted, but not surprised
Irene (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#151386: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:36:51 PM
Thumped: Extreme positions are not tolerated here. We don't care if they're sincere or you're just trolling. Either way, the forums don't need this sort of thing.
Shadow?
Memers Since: Aug, 2013
#151387: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:37:01 PM

Could Trump seriously start imprisoning people who disagree with him?
That's what fascists do to keep their authority, and Trump is a Neo-fascist in every single way. Clinton will be his first target then everyone else.

lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#151388: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:37:03 PM

    Announced 

Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, TEXAS, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Missouri, Ohio, Florida, Idaho, North Carolina, Utah, Iowa, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Maine Second District, Wisconsin

Vermont, Massachussetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, Rhode Island, Illinois, New York, Connecticut, New Mexico, Virginia, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Maine

    Leading 

Michigan, Arizona, Alaska

Minnesota, Nebraska 2, New Hampshire

    Other 

Michigan, New Hampshire

  • Removing Democratic strongholds, Trump would need 28 States.
  • North Carolina extending voting time in 8 precincts
  • New Jersey announced Democrat as soon as voting closed, as votes are being counted it currently stands Republican lead [1]
    • Voting concludes. Democrat win in NJ.
  • One person dies after being shot on their way to a polling place in Los Angeles.
  • DOW Jones Futures down 300
  • Florida: (47.7:49.2) >99% reporting (10:50 pm ET)
    • Broward County 13 precincts not reporting
    • Palm Beach 27 precincts not reporting
    • Monroe County 1 precinct not reporting
    • Bay County: All precincts now reporting
    • Miami-Dade: All precincts now reporting
  • All States reporting except Alaska
  • Canada's Immigration website has crashed.
  • Clinton tweets "thank you for everything"; Democratic HQ in silence
  • Mexican peso crashes
  • Michigan, New Hampshire, too close to call
  • Nebraska District 2, too close to call
  • Trump's biggest demo. in Mid West "white women"
  • DOW Jones Futures down 800
    • Sterling rises
  • House of Representatives remains Republican
  • The BBC predict draw.
  • Javits Center, Democrat HQ, emptying
  • European markets open, down 4%.
  • Best Republican numbers since Bush Sr.
  • British morning papers announce Trump win.
  • Senate remains Republican with Pennsylvania win
  • Alaska, the final State to close polls, begins reporting with a Republican lead
  • DOW Jones suspended
  • US Dollar falls
  • Senate: +1 -1
  • House: +5 -5

Electoral College:

Clinton 218 | 275 Trump

Updates:

  • Republicans win Wisconsin
  • Clinton calls Trump, concedes

   President Trump   

edited 8th Nov '16 11:40:07 PM by lakingsif

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151389: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:38:17 PM

I...

I know I've said this a dozen times.

But I didn't think this would happen. I really, truly believed at my core that we were better than this.

I don't know what to do anymore. For all my talk, I really don't.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
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
#151390: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:38:42 PM

May God have mercy on us all...

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of wealth and taste. Nice to meet you, hope you can guess my name.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#151391: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:38:42 PM

On the bright side, I guess this means the TPP isn't passing...?

Yeah, that's not much of a consolation prize.

[up] Times like this I really wish I wasn't an atheist.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:39:20 PM by M84

Disgusted, but not surprised
lakingsif Since: Dec, 2012 Relationship Status: Wanna dance with somebody
#151392: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:39:07 PM

Clinton calls Trump, concedes

OH MY GOD; MY PARENTS ARE GARDENIIIIINNNNGGGGG!!!!!
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#151393: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:39:36 PM

Is it worth losing the TPP if Trump's going to torpedo all of our trade with other nations in general?

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#151394: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:39:45 PM

WHAT?

You have got to be fucking kidding me. Don't concede, fight! Demand a recount! The vote margin was razor-thin in places!!!!

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Balmung Since: Oct, 2011
#151395: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:39:55 PM

And it's official, I need to get out of here before we get pre-emptively nuked. Not necessarily out of the Free American Empire, mind, just somewhere a little further from a major counterforce target like Stratcom and Offut AFB. Okay, so not actually, because I'm still hopeful enough to think that nobody's going to actually start a nuclear war before we can vote out this fascist orangutan.

@R. Bluefish: I can't say for sure, but I have a suspicion that what they felt was similar. 'But the Social Democrats suck just as bad' 'He'll never actually do [insert insane thing he said he'd do, and then DID do], so it was fine to vote for him', and so on.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:41:02 PM by Balmung

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
#151396: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:40:56 PM

MAYBE HE CHEATED!

Please allow me to introduce myself, I am a man of wealth and taste. Nice to meet you, hope you can guess my name.
Mr.Didact Keep Hope Alive from Winterfell Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: Naked on a bearskin rug, playing the saxophone
Keep Hope Alive
#151397: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:41:09 PM

Now is the time to find strength in our ideals and each other. Let these coming years show the world that even in our darkest times, even in our lowest, there is still good in this country. May our country's spirit persevere, may our democracy persevere, even as evil seeks to snuff it out. We must keep hope alive. We must keep freedom alive. Keep the fire burning my friends. It has been and will continue to be an honor.

Do not concede Hilary. FIGHT HIM!

edited 8th Nov '16 11:42:51 PM by Mr.Didact

Stand Fast, Stand Strong, Stand Together
BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#151398: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:41:09 PM

The Republicans will impeach Trump themselves people. Mark my words, they will.

That would be very interesting to see.

Screw 538.com.

edited 8th Nov '16 11:42:32 PM by BearyScary

Do not obey in advance.
Protagonist506 from Oregon Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
#151399: Nov 8th 2016 at 11:41:18 PM

I would like to congratulate Trump on his surprising victory.

Leviticus 19:34
Ryuhza Brother from San Diego County, California Since: Feb, 2012 Relationship Status: Tongue-tied

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