2016 US Presidential Election Pt. III - Page 48

martha · 12-14-2015, 11:18 PM

I was just thinking about how the semi-reasonable, handsome, presentable white guy still didn't beat the black Muslim guy (after he'd already had a term), and the Republicans think these clowns can beat the really smart, former big-shot white girl?

Go for it, you guys!

BigMacPhisto · 12-14-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

At the time it was deemed unpresidential to act like that.

Things have, uh, changed.

Yep, it all changed just a mere four years later in fact. It's still unbelievable that for decades so many voters placed a high preference on the look and sound of a person rather than what they supported. The success of the Bernie Sanders campaign in polling thus far proves that modern voters are just far more educated and informed than in past decades and actually care more about substance than superficial qualities. Any way you slice it, Reagan was fucking inevitable in that era given people's, well, stupidity.

BVS · 12-15-2015, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BigMacPhisto

Yep, it all changed just a mere four years later in fact. It's still unbelievable that for decades so many voters placed a high preference on the look and sound of a person rather than what they supported. The success of the Bernie Sanders campaign in polling thus far proves that modern voters are just far more educated and informed than in past decades and actually care more about substance than superficial qualities. Any way you slice it, Reagan was fucking inevitable in that era given people's, well, stupidity.

What polls? And how does this prove anything? Trump is doing well in the polls. We need to stop getting fooled by polling just because it makes us feel good about the one we like.

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Kieran McConville · 12-15-2015, 01:00 AM

Modern voters may be more 'educated', but on the whole I'd seriously doubt they are better informed by their media than their counterparts of two generations ago. Seriously doubt it.

LuckyNumber7 · 12-15-2015, 07:30 AM

Mitt Romney won't be the nominee. The republicans have learned their lesson (through Romney nonetheless)... putting up a "safe candidate" is a sure way to lose.

Salome · 12-15-2015, 07:35 AM

Perhaps Trump can teach them that putting forward a complete asshat as a candidate is not a much better option.

PhilsFan · 12-15-2015, 11:15 AM

I don't think they believe Romney was safe though. I'll bet a good number of GOP leaders believe the Mormon thing was the difference.

martha · 12-15-2015, 03:37 PM

http://www.salon.com/2015/12/15/whit..._get_your_boy/

This struck a chord.

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LuckyNumber7 · 12-15-2015, 08:21 PM

The wrong chord. Frustrating journalism.

corianderstem · 12-15-2015, 08:23 PM

Pretty sure this debate audience in Vegas is drunk.

cobl04 · 12-15-2015, 08:25 PM

My favourite part so far was the dude who was like "climate conference?! THEY SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT DESTROYING ISIS"

LuckyNumber7 · 12-15-2015, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by cobl04

My favourite part so far was the dude who was like "climate conference?! THEY SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT DESTROYING ISIS"

Last time I made this point, people got mad at me because I criticized Chris Christie for deflecting gambling questions by saying ISIS was more important.

Bluer White · 12-15-2015, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by martha

“Whites against Trump”: Kamau Bell tells white people — yes, even you good liberals — to “come get your boy” - Salon.com

This struck a chord.

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It's off-key.

cobl04 · 12-15-2015, 08:33 PM

How are people falling for this Trump idiot? His 60 or so seconds on the internet was the dumbest shit I have ever heard

PhilsFan · 12-15-2015, 08:57 PM

Because he's an "outsider" and is "not afraid to speak his mind," which is apparently all that we need in a candidate, even if he is a massive asshole, a liar, and supports destructive policies and rhetoric.

martha · 12-15-2015, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilsFan

Because he's an "outsider" and is "not afraid to speak his mind," which is apparently all that we need in a candidate, even if he is a massive asshole, a liar, and supports destructive policies and rhetoric.

And is a racist piece of shit.

cobl04 · 12-15-2015, 09:00 PM

I'm not sure why these debates are so entertaining but I'm hooked.

Rand Paul has seemed pretty reasonable tonight?

PhilsFan · 12-15-2015, 09:01 PM

I haven't been watching, I'm only just getting home.

mikal · 12-15-2015, 09:27 PM

Never ever thought I'd actually feel bad for a member of the Bush family

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cobl04 · 12-15-2015, 09:29 PM

He looks like he wants to cry. Trump walks all over him.

12-14-2015, 11:18 PM	#941
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,556 Local Time: 12:54 AM	I was just thinking about how the semi-reasonable, handsome, presentable white guy still didn't beat the black Muslim guy (after he'd already had a term), and the Republicans think these clowns can beat the really smart, former big-shot white girl? Go for it, you guys! __________________

12-15-2015, 07:35 AM	#946
Salome you are what you is Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 22,070 Local Time: 09:54 AM	Perhaps Trump can teach them that putting forward a complete asshat as a candidate is not a much better option. __________________ “Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.” ~Frank Zappa

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cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,148 Local Time: 05:54 PM	He looks like he wants to cry. Trump walks all over him. __________________

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12-15-2015, 01:00 AM	#944
Kieran McConville ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Hi, Violet Posts: 10,253 Local Time: 05:54 PM	Modern voters may be more 'educated', but on the whole I'd seriously doubt they are better informed by their media than their counterparts of two generations ago. Seriously doubt it.

12-15-2015, 07:30 AM	#945
LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19,684 Local Time: 03:54 AM	Mitt Romney won't be the nominee. The republicans have learned their lesson (through Romney nonetheless)... putting up a "safe candidate" is a sure way to lose.

12-15-2015, 11:15 AM	#947
PhilsFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Philadelphia Posts: 19,218 Local Time: 03:54 AM	I don't think they believe Romney was safe though. I'll bet a good number of GOP leaders believe the Mormon thing was the difference.

12-15-2015, 03:37 PM	#948
martha Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Orange County and all over the goddamn place Posts: 42,556 Local Time: 12:54 AM	http://www.salon.com/2015/12/15/whit..._get_your_boy/ This struck a chord. Sent from my iPad using U2 Interference

12-15-2015, 08:21 PM	#949
LuckyNumber7 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 19,684 Local Time: 03:54 AM	The wrong chord. Frustrating journalism.

12-15-2015, 08:23 PM	#950
corianderstem Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattle Posts: 64,498 Local Time: 12:54 AM	Pretty sure this debate audience in Vegas is drunk.

12-15-2015, 08:25 PM	#951
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,148 Local Time: 05:54 PM	My favourite part so far was the dude who was like "climate conference?! THEY SHOULD BE TALKING ABOUT DESTROYING ISIS"

12-15-2015, 08:33 PM	#954
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,148 Local Time: 05:54 PM	How are people falling for this Trump idiot? His 60 or so seconds on the internet was the dumbest shit I have ever heard

12-15-2015, 08:57 PM	#955
PhilsFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Philadelphia Posts: 19,218 Local Time: 03:54 AM	Because he's an "outsider" and is "not afraid to speak his mind," which is apparently all that we need in a candidate, even if he is a massive asshole, a liar, and supports destructive policies and rhetoric.

12-15-2015, 09:00 PM	#957
cobl04 45:33 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: East Point to Shaolin Posts: 59,148 Local Time: 05:54 PM	I'm not sure why these debates are so entertaining but I'm hooked. Rand Paul has seemed pretty reasonable tonight?

12-15-2015, 09:01 PM	#958
PhilsFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Philadelphia Posts: 19,218 Local Time: 03:54 AM	I haven't been watching, I'm only just getting home.

12-15-2015, 09:27 PM	#959
mikal Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Black Lodge Posts: 28,534 Local Time: 02:54 AM	Never ever thought I'd actually feel bad for a member of the Bush family Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk