The People Have Spoken...

Samplingman said:
You'd better believe it...
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Ohhffffff.
 
And here is some more food for thought...
The title of this thread...
"
The People Have Spoken..."

The PEOPLE said they wanted HC....
And by a decent amount....
The people voted to run this country said they prefer to have DT...
So,, the people have spoken and have again been screwed by their government...
 
1978 NYB said:
Wow!!!

First off, this thread is intended for comments on a significant event that affects all of us. I understand that FCBO'ers supported both candidates. I also hope everyone can post their views thoughtfully without any of us being offended.

It's been an amazing election and the people have spoken. A demand for change has been heard. I myself didn't think the results were shocking. I was expecting that outcome.
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I asked this question elsewhere and some had a hard time with it after saying the majority spoke. Trump received 47.5% of the total vote. That means 52.5% voted for a non-Trump candidate. So how does 47.5% represent a majority of America because in my basic math skills it doesn't. I see the people split down the middle. The Electoral College is an anachronism from years past where the landed elite of 1796 didn't think the populace was capable of decision making on their own.

Personally I have despised Trump since the late 70's. That hasn't changed as of today. Would love to say I hope he does well but can't quite bring myself to say that. I have a deep hatred for the man going way back as I dislike fakes. Consequently I hope he fails as all fakes deserve to. As I teach my son you make a choice and you live with the consequences good or bad. Live and learn.

Remember this is a man who takes pride in that he doesn't read. Which loyalist is going to summarize National Security briefings for him and open that can of worms? Loyalists, yes men, making policy because the boss can't be bothered to read things. What a disaster that can be as businessmen can be just as corrupt as politicians with personal agendas.

Since he is also the man who has made racist, sexist, hateful, intolerant comments about others he is now going to be the face of America to all the world. He represents us when among other countries as to who we are. He is supposed to represent what is good about America and Americans. Well I am not that and he in no way can ever represent me in any shape, manner, or form.

The world depends on America in many, many ways to be the shiny light is some form. Yet, today, we have despots pointing to America and say see it doesn't work. That cannot be allowed as this is 2016 not 1926 and some country has to lead by a strong example of what is right and fair. I know if I were one of four world leaders right now I would be planning my possible moves next year to take advantage of Trump's well known shortcomings. It's going to be a rocky four years.

One up and coming despot is Duterte in the Philippines who has seen over 3,000 Filipinos killed in extra-judicial killings, so far, because they were considered "suspected" drug dealers. No trials or even charges brought. He is upset at Obama for bringing up those killings as being wrong. His excuse is that he is doing what needs to be done. Duterte has congratulated Trump and believes Trump will understand those killings and instead work with him rather than lecture him on human rights. He believes Trump will look the other way. Then both are real quality human beings.

We need to do better than what we have done this year. As long as the country lurches from right to left and then back again nothing will ever get solved. Only the middle ground can solve major problems. Yet the middle has been obliterated on both sides making me an orphan. Media has divided the country into two opposing camps that can't see past each other. Both sides have been brainwashed enough to literally not consider the other side as people, as fellow Americans. That may be Ok for Packer fans vs. Bear fans but the U.S. is not a sports team.
 
I hope daddy walks her in with a dog collar and chain on.. Just once. Jewel encrusted even... Biting her lower lip while she walks behind him.
 
tbm3fan said:
One up and coming despot is Duterte in the Philippines who has seen over 3,000 Filipinos killed in extra-judicial killings, so far, because they were considered "suspected" drug dealers. No trials or even charges brought.
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No different than the current POTUS killing American citizens with drones without due process. No charges that the public can see, merely a suspicion of being aligned with terrorists.
 
I dunno know, I just cant give my vote to someone who would sell out America and every single person in America for thier own personal gain; enrichening themselves whilst in one of the highest public offices in the land. Im not the smartest apple in the barrel but even I know thats just wrong. Nevermind the fact she allowed four americans in a foreign land die, and then belittle their memory to avoid the consequences. Add the broomhilda kackle and its too.much for me to swallow.
 
67-Fury said:
Best part of Yesterday?

Pot Completely legal in 3 More States.

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FIFY..


Actually I thought about it a bit more. The best part of yesterday is that it officially ends the era of the Bush's and the Clinton's with an exclamation point. Yay us.
 
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We don't have a dog in this fight but precautions have been taken.....
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On the other hand now we have something in common ...we also have a government in power that no one will admit to voting for....:)
 
Xenon said:
And here is some more food for thought...
The title of this thread...
"
The People Have Spoken..."

The PEOPLE said they wanted HC....
And by a decent amount....
The people voted to run this country said they prefer to have DT...
So,, the people have spoken and have again been screwed by their government...
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We have the same problem here, but I must say IMHO that a 200,000 vote plurality out of 120,000,000 votes is not a decent amount. That's a fairly even split to me. If your system allowed for direct voting for president, with that slim a majority, then there would be re-counts for the next 2 weeks, and you would still have 50% of the population feeling disenfranchised in the end. From an outsiders view, the electoral college not splitting votes (with a few exceptions) is the root cause of everyone's dissatisfaction.
 
The Clintons and their foundation can now just go away. Please!
The new guy just has to do two things to create a greater legacy than the last three prez.
1. Fill a seat on Supreme Court. Trey Gowdy maybe?
2. Secure our borders. Wall or no wall just stop the illegals and massive refugee influx.

Now, more importantly.
Does the Donald prefer slabbies, fusies or formals?
 
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