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Re: 2016 Presidential Election Thread
You're gonna love this one ID.
I'm not a conspiracy theorist... but it does seem people turn up dead when they cross the Clintons.https://t.co/nDGoidK9lt
— HARLAN Z. HILL 🇺🇸 (@Harlan) August 5, 2016
Re: 2016 Presidential Election Thread
And this to cheer you up.
Most Swing State GOP Insiders Want Trump to Drop Out
A vast majority of Republican Party activists, strategists, and operatives in swing states want Donald Trump to drop out of the presidential race, according to a Politico survey.
"I'd rather take our chances with nearly anyone else than continue with this certain loser who will likely cost the Senate and much more," an anonymous New Hampshire Republican told the magazine. Seventy percent of those surveyed said they want The Donald to end his presidential campaign and be replaced with another GOP candidate. Few of them think this is a real possibility, however.
Only 2 percent said Trump is likely to drop out, while 40 percent said it was unlikely but possible, and 58 percent insisted that The Donald will stay in until Election Day.
Nevertheless, the insiders insisted that Trump will do huge damage to the party. "The effect Trump is having on down-ballot races has the potential to be devastating in November," said a Florida Republican. "His negative image among Hispanics, women and independents is something that could be devastating to Republicans."
Trump has given no indication he is considering dropping out, but media reports say Republicans are considering the rules in case it were to happen. According to a vacancy rule, the 168-member Republican National Committee would select a new nominee, and could reconvene the national convention, although that seems unlikely.
Insiders suggested a few potential replacements, such as House Speaker Paul Ryan — whom one Florida operative called "the only one who can unite the party — and Ohio Governor John Kasich. Texas Senator Ted Cruz (the runner-up in the primary) and Indiana Governor Mike Pence (Trump's running mate) would also be likely options.
But connected swing state Republicans aren't kidding themselves — they compared the likelihood of The Donald dropping out to winning the Powerball. Another consideration would also hold them back from advocating this goal publicly.
"While I would love for Trump to drop out and anyone else to take the mantle, that kind of talk will only harden his supporters," an Ohio Republican confided. "We cannot let them think we stole this from them. There has never been a better example of 'damned if you do, damned if you don't.'"
While most of those surveyed say their preference was a Trump exit, a few insisted they actually want him to stay in the race. They argue the party would heal better after The Donald loses in November.
"Trump won the nomination. He should lose fair and square," a Michigan insider said. "Only then will the party base have to reckon with what they've done."
"I want Trump to feel the blame for his loss, not put it on the doorstep of 'the Establishment,'" an Iowa Republican declared. He predicted that rumors of The Donald dropping out will only get louder. "Talk of Trump dropping out will reach a fevered pitch next week, when his poll numbers bottom out. We need to brace ourselves."
Hillary Clinton currently leads Donald Trump by 6.7 percent in the RealClearPolitics average. She also leads (by 6.6 percent) in a four-way race including Libertarian Gary Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein.
Re: 2016 Presidential Election Thread
I hate the survival of the richest mentality of libertarians. I like some aspects, but I believe in having surveillance cameras everywhere in public. I believe in protecting the poor and elderly. I do not believe everything must be for profit, that everything has to make someone money. I don't believe in letting a segment of the population be at the mercy of the rich and let the chips fall where they may in regards to human life. I believe in gun control, and I'm a gun owner. If Poland is invaded by Nazis I would not vote to stay out of it.
Re: 2016 Presidential Election Thread
monkeychow wrote:James Lofton wrote:I felt like throwing my laptop out the window when Mischa Barton was verbally attacked when she tweeted about how sad it was that black guy was shot by white cops and something needs to be done about it. Black people said she was "out of touch". She apologized and removed the tweet. We live in a world where a white woman must apologize for feeling sorry for a black victim.
I think the thing that offended people wasn't that she was a white woman who felt sorry for a black person
It was that the same message also included a photography of her drinking wine, in a sexy bikini, on a yacht in the ocean.
So it's like in the same message where she purports to feel for others she couldn't resist a chance to demonstrate visually how much wealth and sex appeal she has!
Imagine if you posted a bereavement card to me to sympathise about my dead relative but included a shot of you flexing your new gym muscles kicking back in your ferrari. What is out of touch was the social appropriateness of instragram-style self promotion during a social/political uproar.
That's a dumb reason for people to be offended and a big reason social media is the septic tank of humanity, meant for sanctimonious, asshat losers who feel they have a level of power at their slimy little fingertips. They're upset over the "context" of a fucking actresses tweet? Jesus H. Christ.
Justin Timberlake was even more disgusting. Jesse Williams went on an anti white racist rant (yes, racist, his poor mother), basically calling us all evil whitey assholes. I do wonder about his feelings on Jews...Justin actually applauded his speech, a big mistake for a myriad of reasons, and he was attacked by vapid, wannabe activists for ripping off black artists. So...what music are we allowed to like, to be inspired by and to perform? Fuck them in their fake ass, no talent, no contribution to soceity or their race, self absorbed selves. Fuck them in the ear. They have no fucking problem taking all that money from white kids, do they?
Yeah its like monkey and all the others outraged expected her to pour out her champagne, pour herself a cup of milk, put some pants on, and head back to shore to tweet her opinions on that tragedy.
All she did was speak her mind on the subject....where she is at while doing it is irrelevant. When black actors/singers were outraged by that shooting and commented, did they go to some dark alley in Compton to tweet their thoughts? No, they did it from their mansions and most of them have a shit load more money than Mischa.
Re: 2016 Presidential Election Thread
misterID wrote:monkeychow wrote:I think the thing that offended people wasn't that she was a white woman who felt sorry for a black person
It was that the same message also included a photography of her drinking wine, in a sexy bikini, on a yacht in the ocean.
So it's like in the same message where she purports to feel for others she couldn't resist a chance to demonstrate visually how much wealth and sex appeal she has!
Imagine if you posted a bereavement card to me to sympathise about my dead relative but included a shot of you flexing your new gym muscles kicking back in your ferrari. What is out of touch was the social appropriateness of instragram-style self promotion during a social/political uproar.
That's a dumb reason for people to be offended and a big reason social media is the septic tank of humanity, meant for sanctimonious, asshat losers who feel they have a level of power at their slimy little fingertips. They're upset over the "context" of a fucking actresses tweet? Jesus H. Christ.
Justin Timberlake was even more disgusting. Jesse Williams went on an anti white racist rant (yes, racist, his poor mother), basically calling us all evil whitey assholes. I do wonder about his feelings on Jews...Justin actually applauded his speech, a big mistake for a myriad of reasons, and he was attacked by vapid, wannabe activists for ripping off black artists. So...what music are we allowed to like, to be inspired by and to perform? Fuck them in their fake ass, no talent, no contribution to soceity or their race, self absorbed selves. Fuck them in the ear. They have no fucking problem taking all that money from white kids, do they?
Yeah its like monkey and all the others outraged expected her to pour out her champagne, pour herself a cup of milk, put some pants on, and head back to shore to tweet her opinions on that tragedy.
All she did was speak her mind on the subject....where she is at while doing it is irrelevant. When black actors/singers were outraged by that shooting and commented, did they go to some dark alley in Compton to tweet their thoughts? No, they did it from their mansions and most of them have a shit load more money than Mischa.
As far as I'm concerned fuck em all...we never asked for or wanted their opinions or condolences. I tell you one thing...I don't have time to share 99 percent of my opinions. Those who have the time must be living a luxury.
As for people tweeting out condolences - I have an extra special fuck you for that crowd.
