The election is wearing on me - Page 5

dudalb · 27th May 2016, 03:01 PM

Originally Posted by Axiom_Blade

This is getting confusing. So, if I vote for Trump, then who am I voting for?

Many of Bernie's supporters have sworn they will never vote for Hillary. Would you rather have them vote for Trump or Jill Stein?

Now you are being disingenuous.

dudalb · 27th May 2016, 03:06 PM

Originally Posted by angrysoba

Trump is way too unpopular to get elected. Look at the favourability polls! He is finished.

Trump's pulling even? Who cares, the polls are meaningless at this stage.

You know ,angrysoba, I am now convinced you WANT Trump to win because it will confirm all you negative opinions about Americans.
Just remember, if Trump wins and pulls America down the drainpipe, the vacuum created will suck a great many countries down with it.

Fudbucker · 29th May 2016, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by Travis

Nope. Not yet. These things always take me by surprise down the road when I discover that other people have issues with them. I'm always shocked that anyone would care.

Remember, YOUR'RE the one trying to defend your preferred candidate. Generally, when a candidate engages in behavior that people look down on, a defense of "why do you care?" doesn't cut it.

YOU may not care that Clinton wears puppy-skin slippers to bed, but you should be cognizant of the fact that most people do.

Skeptic Ginger · 31st May 2016, 10:04 AM

I wonder how many times the news has reported small leads in the national polls between Clinton and Trump or Bernie as a "statistical tie" while reversed numbers with either Sanders or Trump ahead by one or two points is reported as, "closing the gap" or, more often, "pulling ahead"?

Travis · 31st May 2016, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by Fudbucker

Remember, YOUR'RE the one trying to defend your preferred candidate. Generally, when a candidate engages in behavior that people look down on, a defense of "why do you care?" doesn't cut it.

YOU may not care that Clinton wears puppy-skin slippers to bed, but you should be cognizant of the fact that most people do.

Other people are stupid then.

When a politician lies about policy, I care. When a politician steals from the government, I care. When a politician pushes through policy that is ruinous and will cause great injury, I care.

What is wrong with how I do this?

Minoosh · 1st June 2016, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by fuelair

On the other hand I am pretty sure mainlining dog blood would eliminate her from further existence.

Only one way to find out ...

27th May 2016, 03:01 PM	#161
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50,334	Originally Posted by Axiom_Blade This is getting confusing. So, if I vote for Trump, then who am I voting for? Many of Bernie's supporters have sworn they will never vote for Hillary. Would you rather have them vote for Trump or Jill Stein? Now you are being disingenuous.
	__________________ Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty. Robert Heinlein.

27th May 2016, 03:06 PM	#162
dudalb Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento Posts: 50,334	Originally Posted by angrysoba Trump is way too unpopular to get elected. Look at the favourability polls! He is finished. Trump's pulling even? Who cares, the polls are meaningless at this stage. You know ,angrysoba, I am now convinced you WANT Trump to win because it will confirm all you negative opinions about Americans. Just remember, if Trump wins and pulls America down the drainpipe, the vacuum created will suck a great many countries down with it.
	__________________ Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of the social group without being willing to pay - and claims a halo for his dishonesty. Robert Heinlein.

29th May 2016, 08:04 AM	#163
Fudbucker Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 8,537	Originally Posted by Travis Nope. Not yet. These things always take me by surprise down the road when I discover that other people have issues with them. I'm always shocked that anyone would care. Remember, YOUR'RE the one trying to defend your preferred candidate. Generally, when a candidate engages in behavior that people look down on, a defense of "why do you care?" doesn't cut it. YOU may not care that Clinton wears puppy-skin slippers to bed, but you should be cognizant of the fact that most people do.
Fudbucker Philosopher Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 8,537

31st May 2016, 08:59 PM	#165
Travis Misanthrope of the Mountains Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 24,098	Originally Posted by Fudbucker Remember, YOUR'RE the one trying to defend your preferred candidate. Generally, when a candidate engages in behavior that people look down on, a defense of "why do you care?" doesn't cut it. YOU may not care that Clinton wears puppy-skin slippers to bed, but you should be cognizant of the fact that most people do. Other people are stupid then. When a politician lies about policy, I care. When a politician steals from the government, I care. When a politician pushes through policy that is ruinous and will cause great injury, I care. What is wrong with how I do this?
	__________________ "Because WE ARE IGNORANT OF 911 FACTS, WE DEMAND PROOF" -- Douglas Herman on Rense.com Zingiber Officinale Humor blog

31st May 2016, 10:04 AM	#164
Skeptic Ginger Nasty Woman Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 86,973	I wonder how many times the news has reported small leads in the national polls between Clinton and Trump or Bernie as a "statistical tie" while reversed numbers with either Sanders or Trump ahead by one or two points is reported as, "closing the gap" or, more often, "pulling ahead"?

1st June 2016, 07:14 PM	#166
Minoosh Penultimate Amazing Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 12,239	Originally Posted by fuelair On the other hand I am pretty sure mainlining dog blood would eliminate her from further existence. Only one way to find out ...