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Post by Stu on Nov 8, 2016 8:37:31 GMT -5
The United States presidential election is here, and we are once again allowing a thread for everyone to discuss the occasion. Please note that this has been a very contentious campaign season and moderators even considered breaking from tradition and not allowing a thread at all. In the end, it seems necessary to provide an outlet for members to discuss the election between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump – two individuals who have been very controversial in recent months
Keep in mind that outside of our normal stance against political discussion, all rules must be followed if you expect this thread to remain open. It’s on tap to be available from 8 a.m. Tuesday EST to 8 p.m. Wednesday EST, but we reserve the right to shut it down sooner if necessary.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2016 8:39:50 GMT -5
We got a new governor being elected tonight as a result of Mike Pence being Trump's vice president nominee.
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Post by The Unconquered Sun on Nov 8, 2016 8:44:12 GMT -5
Yes!!! No more "may I ask you a few questions." Phone calls!
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Post by metylerca on Nov 8, 2016 8:44:29 GMT -5
I do not envy the mods, but appreciate that this outlet is here.
The presidential election has kind of soured me on both candidates. I see myself voting on down ballot measures, mostly.
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Post by sfvega on Nov 8, 2016 8:51:19 GMT -5
This presidential election is like someone telling you to choose one and offering you a bowl full of yellow Starbursts. It also tempts you to think less of your friends and family who love yellow Starbursts.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2016 8:53:14 GMT -5
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Post by SsnakeBite, the No1 Frenchman on Nov 8, 2016 8:57:42 GMT -5
Yes!!! No more "may I ask you a few questions." Phone calls! At least until next Monday, when the 2020 presidential election campaign begins. Seriously, this campaign has felt longer than both of Obama's terms combined, and I don't even live in the USA. I can't imagine how sick of it you guys must be. |
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Post by Jedi-El of Tomorrow on Nov 8, 2016 9:03:50 GMT -5
This presidential election is like someone telling you to choose one and offering you a bowl full of yellow Starbursts. It also tempts you to think less of your friends and family who love yellow Starbursts. I liked yellow Starbursts. What? I'm a big fan of lemon. I voted, and well, I voted for Hillary. I'm still hoping they find a loophole, and Obama is allowed to be President longer till we find better candidates. |
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Post by The Unconquered Sun on Nov 8, 2016 9:05:42 GMT -5
Yes!!! No more "may I ask you a few questions." Phone calls! At least until next Monday, when the 2020 presidential election campaign begins.  |
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Post by xCompackx on Nov 8, 2016 9:05:45 GMT -5
Y'know what I'm not going to miss? Trying to watch The Flash on the CW app and seeing three Hillary Clinton ads in a row. I understand what they're going for, but come on.
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Post by Gus Richlen Was Wrong on Nov 8, 2016 9:06:55 GMT -5
Yes!!! No more "may I ask you a few questions." Phone calls! At least until next Monday, when the 2020 presidential election campaign begins. Seriously, this campaign has felt longer than both of Obama's terms combined, and I don't even live in the USA. I can't imagine how sick of it you guys must be. No, everyone will likely wait until after the midterm elections in 2018. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2016 9:13:41 GMT -5
I'm voting for Clinton. She isn't without faults, but it's an easy choice for me.
I'm not going to miss seeing any of these f***ing campaign ads, that's for sure.
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Post by Eunös ✈ on Nov 8, 2016 9:15:14 GMT -5
I'm not American nor do I live in America so I get no say in the matter.
All I will say is please remember whoever you stick in that White House affects the rest of the world to, not just America.
Please make the right choice....if there is one.
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Post by Wailord Man on Nov 8, 2016 9:16:10 GMT -5
This should be fun to watch  In regards to the election I ended up doing a write in for Bernie Sanders because f*** it, I voted for him in the Nevada caucus so I was going to stick with him till the end. Even with Mackenzie Gorn telling me for months it was a waste if a vote. |
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Nov 8, 2016 9:19:47 GMT -5
They usually start making runblings a few days after the presidential election.
Nothing is likely to gain traction until the midterms but they will start posturing and dropping hints.
Also the "their both exactly the same!" rhetoric is an unbelievably gross misinformation of the facts.
But if you are 100% behind a third choice... don't just vote for a third party candidate for President and then disappear for four years.
Vote third party on the down ticket races and at the midterms as well. It's how the Republicans became the second party in this country overtaking the Whigs.
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Post by Ishmeal Loves Kaseyhausen on Nov 8, 2016 9:33:40 GMT -5
This is the first election since I reached legal voting age that I actually don't want to vote. I don't want to vote Trump, I don't want to vote Hillary, I kind of want to vote Johnson, but I'm not even convinced of that. Hell, I'll probably just write in Magic knows Black Lives Matter. |
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 8, 2016 9:33:40 GMT -5
I feel comfortable saying this is THE worst election cycle I have ever personally seen, and probably only second to either the time John Quincy Adams won for everything that went down with that, or when Andrew Jackson won, whichever election basically killed his wife. That was one of the low points of American political ethics.
I will rest much easier when this is all over and done with. I've been sleeping worse than usual and I'd like to not open fivethirtyeight like 400 times a day anymore.
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Post by J Lee O'Brien on Nov 8, 2016 9:42:02 GMT -5
En route to polling place now, casting my vote for Dr. Jill Stein and Mr. Ajamu Baraka for the offices of President and Vice President respectively.
Down ballot, likely going as Independent as possible in TN.
Edit: damned phone...
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Post by A Platypus Rave on Nov 8, 2016 9:44:00 GMT -5
I feel comfortable saying this is THE worst election cycle I have ever personally seen, and probably only second to either the time John Quincy Adams won for everything that went down with that, or when Andrew Jackson won, whichever election basically killed his wife. That was one of the low points of American political ethics. I will rest much easier when this is all over and done with. I've been sleeping worse than usual and I'd like to not open fivethirtyeight like 400 times a day anymore. What about Rutherford B. Hayes literally stealing the presidency  |
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Post by Mozenrath on Nov 8, 2016 9:45:34 GMT -5
I feel comfortable saying this is THE worst election cycle I have ever personally seen, and probably only second to either the time John Quincy Adams won for everything that went down with that, or when Andrew Jackson won, whichever election basically killed his wife. That was one of the low points of American political ethics. I will rest much easier when this is all over and done with. I've been sleeping worse than usual and I'd like to not open fivethirtyeight like 400 times a day anymore. What about Rutherford B. Hayes literally stealing the presidency Terry Gordy should have been banned from ringside. |
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