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Edited by Mrph1 on Nov 30th 2023 at 11:03:59 AM
Jill Stein's also a massive hypocrite when it comes to her own finances.
One of the reasons I am worried is because almost all the talk has been a reaction or discussion about Trump. Just like it was about Obama before the Election in 2008. In 2012 it was less volatile from what I saw. Not only is this a very contested election but much worse, the candidate everyone is talking about is Trump.
It's not a very contested election. Barring something major he has almost no chance of winning.
Your point about talking about Trump might be bad if people were saying good things about him, but that's not the case,for the most part. It keeps happening because Trump keeps saying/doing stupid and horrible things.
edited 27th Oct '16 1:14:51 PM by LSBK
People have been calling Trump the death knell of the Republican Party or similar. I don't completely agree that's the case, but he's done them a lot of harm and (with any luck) weakened the hold of the crazy element even a little.
edited 27th Oct '16 1:16:51 PM by sgamer82
GOP Congressman blames GOP women volunteers is the reason he's losing
No, seriously? Why don't the womenz flock to the GOP?
edited 27th Oct '16 1:25:13 PM by NoName999
I think the big thing with Clinton is that the appearance of impropriety can sometimes be just as (if not more) damaging than actually doing it. Basically Then Let Me Be Evil without actually turning bad, and it's certainly not helped by the whole "DNC colluding with Clinton to win the primary" allegation which has kept the "Bernie or Bust" crowd from supporting Clinton over Trump.
And I'm taking advantage of this page-topper and re-linking the "Donald Trump as BP Richfield compilation from earlier. Enjoy!
edited 27th Oct '16 1:37:00 PM by ironballs16
"Why would I inflict myself on somebody else?"Re: #146775
I'm missing something, where is the blame being thrown at GOP women in that message?
edited 27th Oct '16 1:34:29 PM by sgamer82
People not care about Sanders message because part of his charm was he was anti-goverment, now he "sell out" or was threated to comply.
And in part the whole "both side are bad" is because most of the times ether they are or a least leave a lot to desire, this election is weird because well...Trump is batshit insane
edited 27th Oct '16 1:50:29 PM by unknowing
"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"I will say, even if the scandals are manufactured, and you're aware of it, I get why that would still drain people of enthusiasm.
She's just not the most charismatic person, and whether you think that should matter or lot or not, if you can't naturally rile people up I get why a lot would go "what's the point". I don't agree, obviously, but I get it.
Did early voting today. Voted Democrat across the board (not that difficult; my U.S. Rep, Seth Moulton, is running unopposed). On the ballot questions, I voted no on the expansion of gambling in Massachusetts, no on lifting the cap on charter schools, yes on the farm animal welfare bill, and yes on pot legalization.
"For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dream shall never die."I wonder why Hillary hasn't become a more charismatic campaigner over the years.
I heard that someone destroyed Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. That's not cool, even though it's Trump's. Isn't that destroying public property?
edited 27th Oct '16 3:07:59 PM by BearyScary
Do not obey in advance.

The thing about Bernouts that baffles me is that they flat out ignore Bernie's advice. You trusted that he knew what was best for the country. Now when he tells you don't vote for Stein you don't trust him?
edited 27th Oct '16 1:04:14 PM by Kostya