USA Presidential Election 2016 Hype Train - Page 16

CCS · 9th November 2016, 19:10

These elections are rigged though, right?

Spoon1 · 9th November 2016, 19:14

Definitely.

Spoon1 · 9th November 2016, 19:15

I can't wait for the next Last Week Tonight.

The Edge · 9th November 2016, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Ok, let's say Trump wins. Can he take a 2nd term? Will the country be so far into oblivion that there is a coup before his four years are up? Or does Congress save America from itself but fail to save America from its blowhard fool of a leader and ultimately the country isn't too much worse off than any time before?

I predict that if he wins, he will be assassinated by some nutjob not long after taking office. He's said (and done) a lot of stupid things and pissed off a lot of people.

Ab · 9th November 2016, 19:38

"President Pence" scares me even more.

Lightspeed · 9th November 2016, 19:40

Oh, Clinton just rose from 14% to 21% on FiveThirtyEight!

Caesar · 9th November 2016, 19:41

Its looking like that Simpsons episode is gonner come true after all....

Deadmeat · 9th November 2016, 19:47

Feel like we're going to hear Comey's name a lot in the next few days (years)

Ab · 9th November 2016, 19:51

Yeah nah, that would be a cop-out. No way that one thing influenced things this much. This was more than that.

Lightspeed · 9th November 2016, 19:54

I'm sure people are going to be completely rational in their response. And the DNC aren't going to be looking at themselves. It'll be all someone else's fault.

ZoSo · 9th November 2016, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Yeah nah, that would be a cop-out. No way that one thing influenced things this much. This was more than that.

Yeah could end up a 309-229 spanking.
The left have to admit the pendulum has swung back on their ridiculousness.

Deadmeat · 9th November 2016, 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

Yeah nah, that would be a cop-out. No way that one thing influenced things this much. This was more than that.

It's more the margins that i'm thinking of. Without Comey this still would have been a surprise but it might have been the difference between winning and losing FL, or any other narrow margin state.

That's not to credit all this swell to Comey.

crocos · 9th November 2016, 20:20

I find the "Size of Lead" infographic from NYT fascinating - initial look you'd think Clinton took it, then you realise just how many counties went to Trump.
http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president

?>Superman · 9th November 2016, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Lightspeed

The only upside to this is it fucking serves Clinton right. She'll never be known as the first female US president, instead she'll be forever known as the person who lost it to someone like Trump.

ahaha this is exactly what I thought, what a great upside.

NBC turds now pulling excuses for their shithouse polling getting it so wrong "Russia & Assange helped him win it".

Insert tui ad.

Lightspeed · 9th November 2016, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

"President Pence" scares me even more.

We may effectively get that.

Scary with the Republicans controlling pretty much the entire government.

Lightspeed · 9th November 2016, 21:05

Looks like Clinton isn't going to concede tonight.

Deadmeat · 9th November 2016, 21:12

Let me be the first to swear loyalty to God Emperor Trump.

spigalau · 9th November 2016, 21:42

Bugger me, she conceded...

CCS · 9th November 2016, 22:01

Fuck you Nate Silver! You fucked us all! Fuck you Sam Wang, I hope you enjoy eating that bug!

fixed_truth · 9th November 2016, 22:15

Who would have known? Michael Fucking Moore ?!!?!!

CCS · 9th November 2016, 22:19

He fits right in. Looks all statesmanlike n' shit.

Lightspeed · 9th November 2016, 22:51

Trump actually looked concerned when he gave his victory speech.

CCS · 9th November 2016, 23:03

The Edge · 9th November 2016, 23:28

I'm still surprised that he won.

CCS · 9th November 2016, 23:33

Hell, Trump is still surprised that he won.

Caesar · 9th November 2016, 23:54

Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

fixed_truth · 10th November 2016, 00:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Edge

I'm still surprised that he won.

Oh well, at least that iguana got away from the snakes, aye.

Nothing · 10th November 2016, 00:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

No.

Nothing · 10th November 2016, 01:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by fixed_truth

Oh well, at least that iguana got away from the snakes, aye.

I hope Attenborough narrates the Trump presidency.

Lightspeed · 10th November 2016, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

I think the best we can hope for is he shakes up the status quo. That his election demonstrates there's still people power, and if you want people on your side you need to show you're on theirs.

DrTiTus · 10th November 2016, 02:41

Why does America need to be great for the rest of the world to be great?

"With less than 5 percent of world population, the U.S. uses one-third of the world’s paper, a quarter of the world’s oil, 23 percent of the coal, 27 percent of the aluminum, and 19 percent of the copper."

Why are we worrying that the pigs might not get the cream?

junbeck · 10th November 2016, 05:28

I pinched myself, threw in a good few punches just to be sure. Nah this aint no dream.

creamcheese · 10th November 2016, 06:19

I have some pretty damn quiet workmates this morning.

blynk · 10th November 2016, 10:15

I doubt he will be assasinated, Obama made it 8 years and he was black. And there would have been more nutjobs that hated him

I agree that the republicans having the house & senate is probably more scary. This is probably where it's lucky having Trump win rather than another GOP. The 2 don't fully get along.

The left just didn't see the early signs. The surge for Sanders and Trump in the primaries. That should have shown that Clinton was going to struggle.

We can only hope that Trump will shake things up, without screwing too much over (Or he will just bankrupt america within the first 2 years).

blynk · 10th November 2016, 10:26

Also, has there been much mention of the Independants. Did they just screw Clinton over?
There were a couple of close ones, which assuming if more people that voted independent would have voted Clinton, then she may have taken a couple of those.

ZoSo · 10th November 2016, 11:27

Anyone else remember the start to Frontline: The Choice 2016?
Sure as hell Trump does tomorrow when they meet! doh.

Jodi · 10th November 2016, 11:34

So,

Trump as President
Republicans have the house and senate
Supreme justice is still to be appointed

We live in interesting times...

Cyberbob · 10th November 2016, 11:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

I'm hoping it'll be a good cleansing moment for the Dem's. They'll need to seriously abandon the status quo, and rebuild with a fresh outlook on what a successful candidate looks like.

Mind you, i said the same thing about Romney's loss in 2012 and look what happened there.

Ab · 10th November 2016, 13:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Caesar

Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

Let's see who he names to Cabinet posts.

Attorney General Rudy Giuliani?
Secretary of Transport Chris Christie?
Secretary of the Interior (i.e., Environment) Sarah Palin?

Ab · 10th November 2016, 14:00

9th November 2016, 19:10	#601
CCS Stunt Pants	These elections are rigged though, right? __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2016, 22:01	#619
CCS Stunt Pants	Fuck you Nate Silver! You fucked us all! Fuck you Sam Wang, I hope you enjoy eating that bug! __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2016, 22:19	#621
CCS Stunt Pants	He fits right in. Looks all statesmanlike n' shit. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2016, 23:03	#623
CCS Stunt Pants	__________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2016, 23:33	#625
CCS Stunt Pants	Hell, Trump is still surprised that he won. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

9th November 2016, 19:14	#602
Spoon1 Mmm... Sacrilicious	Definitely.

9th November 2016, 19:15	#603
Spoon1 Mmm... Sacrilicious	I can't wait for the next Last Week Tonight.

9th November 2016, 19:38	#605
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	"President Pence" scares me even more.

9th November 2016, 19:40	#606
Lightspeed	Oh, Clinton just rose from 14% to 21% on FiveThirtyEight! __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

9th November 2016, 19:41	#607
Caesar	Its looking like that Simpsons episode is gonner come true after all....

9th November 2016, 19:47	#608
Deadmeat	Feel like we're going to hear Comey's name a lot in the next few days (years)

9th November 2016, 19:51	#609
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	Yeah nah, that would be a cop-out. No way that one thing influenced things this much. This was more than that.

9th November 2016, 19:54	#610
Lightspeed	I'm sure people are going to be completely rational in their response. And the DNC aren't going to be looking at themselves. It'll be all someone else's fault. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

9th November 2016, 20:20	#613
crocos	I find the "Size of Lead" infographic from NYT fascinating - initial look you'd think Clinton took it, then you realise just how many counties went to Trump. http://www.nytimes.com/elections/results/president __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

9th November 2016, 21:05	#616
Lightspeed	Looks like Clinton isn't going to concede tonight. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

9th November 2016, 21:12	#617
Deadmeat	Let me be the first to swear loyalty to God Emperor Trump.

9th November 2016, 21:42	#618
spigalau	Bugger me, she conceded... __________________ Spig.

9th November 2016, 22:15	#620
fixed_truth	Who would have known? Michael Fucking Moore ?!!?!! __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

9th November 2016, 22:51	#622
Lightspeed	Trump actually looked concerned when he gave his victory speech. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

9th November 2016, 23:28	#624
The Edge	I'm still surprised that he won.

9th November 2016, 23:54	#626
Caesar	Is there a chance maybe he'll surprise us all and be good for America?

10th November 2016, 02:41	#631
DrTiTus HENCE WHY FOREVER ALONE	Why does America need to be great for the rest of the world to be great? "With less than 5 percent of world population, the U.S. uses one-third of the world’s paper, a quarter of the world’s oil, 23 percent of the coal, 27 percent of the aluminum, and 19 percent of the copper." Why are we worrying that the pigs might not get the cream? __________________ Finger rolling rhythm, ride the horse one hand...

10th November 2016, 05:28	#632
junbeck	I pinched myself, threw in a good few punches just to be sure. Nah this aint no dream.

10th November 2016, 06:19	#633
creamcheese	I have some pretty damn quiet workmates this morning. __________________ wtf. cheeser

10th November 2016, 10:15	#634
blynk	I doubt he will be assasinated, Obama made it 8 years and he was black. And there would have been more nutjobs that hated him I agree that the republicans having the house & senate is probably more scary. This is probably where it's lucky having Trump win rather than another GOP. The 2 don't fully get along. The left just didn't see the early signs. The surge for Sanders and Trump in the primaries. That should have shown that Clinton was going to struggle. We can only hope that Trump will shake things up, without screwing too much over (Or he will just bankrupt america within the first 2 years).

10th November 2016, 10:26	#635
blynk	Also, has there been much mention of the Independants. Did they just screw Clinton over? There were a couple of close ones, which assuming if more people that voted independent would have voted Clinton, then she may have taken a couple of those.

10th November 2016, 11:27	#636
ZoSo	Anyone else remember the start to Frontline: The Choice 2016? Sure as hell Trump does tomorrow when they meet! doh.

10th November 2016, 11:34	#637
Jodi	So, Trump as President Republicans have the house and senate Supreme justice is still to be appointed We live in interesting times...

10th November 2016, 14:00	#640
Ab A mariachi ogre snorkel	domination