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Wolves of Babylon;1822611 wrote:My only hope is that the Libertarian Party gets to 5% and actually work on becoming a legitimate 3rd party. We have to put an end to this two party system.

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The libertarian party is nearly as bad as the two major parties. I know a few "L''s that are just furious with party leadership, who chose "party over cause", and put up Gary Johnson/Weld, imperfect Libertarians at best. Worse, they did a terrible job representing Libertarianism, were unprepared for interviews, and let a golden opportunity to build the party go by their carelessness. Having double digit support as the debates came around, they didn't come close to 15% and watched as support drained away. Hell, even Jill Stein grew her paltry numbers. What once was 12%....and now you're hoping for 5%.
Nov 8, 2016 12:20pm
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I find it interesting that this was the year "blue-collar working families" magically morphed into "uneducated whites."
Nov 8, 2016 12:29pm
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Con_Alma;1822613 wrote:No doubt. It certainly did with the U of M head coach and AD that I said would be put into place.
I'll give credit where credit is due. You did call this and everyone said you were wrong.

Nice job!
Nov 8, 2016 12:32pm
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And apparently, people everywhere are taking selfies at the polling stations and also taking pics of their ballots to put on on Facebook.
gawd!
Nov 8, 2016 12:33pm
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CenterBHSFan;1822634 wrote:And apparently, people everywhere are taking selfies at the polling stations and also taking pics of their ballots to put on on Facebook.
gawd!
What a time to be alive!
Nov 8, 2016 12:35pm
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CenterBHSFan;1822634 wrote:And apparently, people everywhere are taking selfies at the polling stations and also taking pics of their ballots to put on on Facebook.
gawd!
including Trumps son lol
Nov 8, 2016 12:36pm
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sleeper;1822635 wrote:What a time to be alive!
and I thought it was just cool to vote early on a sunday afternoon.
Nov 8, 2016 12:42pm
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Johnson for president, if for no other reason than to try to help a third party get into the mix, since the two main ones are led by dumbasses.
Nov 8, 2016 12:51pm
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CenterBHSFan;1822520 wrote:I would, if the woman who has the honor was worth a damn. But in reality, it shouldn't matter if it is a woman or a man - voting for novelty is stupid.
gosh a ruddies her election will demonstrate women have achieved true political efficacy, that is hardly a novelty.
Nov 8, 2016 12:57pm
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I voted today, and voted Hilldawg. I think Hillary wins but a small margin, and GOP gets house and senate. We accomplish almost nothing with total gridlock over the next two years, and in some places go backwards. America will be worse off for it come next presidential election, Hillary will be blamed and GOP wins 2020 Election.
like_that;1822446 wrote: I voted for Gary Johnson. He isn't the best libertarian candidate, and he has come off as a wacko lately, but I like the libertarian platform and I refuse to be a partisan sheep and vote down the party line for either piece of shit candidate. In DC I voted for the libertarian ticket down the line for council positions. I voted "NO" to recommend statehood for DC.
My issue with Libertarianism t's a one-size-fits all approach. I have no problems with being Libertarianism on certain issues (same as being Socialist on certain issues) but to say "less govt" throughout ignores the nuance of policy. It's intellectually lazy.
Nov 8, 2016 12:58pm
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sleeper;1822532 wrote:Exactly. This election is about making history, shattering glass ceilings, and voting for the First Female President. Thank you isadore, and others, for showing that in a world of sexism, women are still able to overcome adversity and lead this country at the highest level.
gosh a ruddies, so true Sleeper, it makes me proud to be an American.
Nov 8, 2016 1:03pm
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Heretic;1822642 wrote:Johnson for president, if for no other reason than to try to help a third party get into the mix, since the two main ones are led by dumbasses.
Totally get this and agree. I just wish there were better 3rd party candidates than Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Both come off as wack jobs IMO. Not sure I'd trust either to be a walmart greeter, let alone President. I hate Trump, but I think he's more competent than either of them.
Nov 8, 2016 1:09pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ;1822636 wrote:including Trumps son lol
Someone whose last name is Trump being shown to be clueless? I AM SHOCKED!
Nov 8, 2016 1:11pm
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Trump's campaign has already filed their first lawsuit
Nov 8, 2016 1:13pm
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ZWICK 4 PREZ;1822636 wrote:including Trumps son lol
Whats wrong with that? Lol if my dad were a presidential candidate I would too
Nov 8, 2016 1:20pm
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Classyposter58;1822650 wrote:Whats wrong with that? Lol if my dad were a presidential candidate I would too
If your dad ran for president a movie would also be made about it called Black Sheep 2.
Nov 8, 2016 1:23pm
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FWIW...

I was listening to the radio at lunch and heard Karl Rove say he's hearing the networks may call Florida when polls close
Nov 8, 2016 1:23pm
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jedbartlet02;1822651 wrote:http://www.slate.com/votecastr_election_day_turnout_tracker.html

Newest Update (estimation) have Hillary up 271,741 votes in Florida and almost 56,000 in Ohio

Thanks.

Now I can pay attention to something else tonite now that i Know Killary is elected.
Nov 8, 2016 1:24pm
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thavoice;1822654 wrote:Thanks.

Now I can pay attention to something else tonite now that i Know Killary is elected.
Not saying it means anything...just putting the information out there
Nov 8, 2016 1:24pm
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Commander of Awesome;1822644 wrote:I voted today, and voted Hilldawg. I think Hillary wins but a small margin, and GOP gets house and senate. We accomplish almost nothing with total gridlock over the next two years, and in some places go backwards. America will be worse off for it come next presidential election, Hillary will be blamed and GOP wins 2020 Election.



My issue with Libertarianism t's a one-size-fits all approach. I have no problems with being Libertarianism on certain issues (same as being Socialist on certain issues) but to say "less govt" throughout ignores the nuance of policy. It's intellectually lazy.
This is also an intellectually lazy argument against libertarianism. I blame the libertarian party though for doing a terrible job branding themselves and explaining their platform.
Nov 8, 2016 1:26pm
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Commander of Awesome;1822647 wrote:Totally get this and agree. I just wish there were better 3rd party candidates than Gary Johnson and Jill Stein. Both come off as wack jobs IMO. Not sure I'd trust either to be a walmart greeter, let alone President. I hate Trump, but I think he's more competent than either of them.
Not even close.
Nov 8, 2016 1:26pm
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jedbartlet02;1822649 wrote:Trump's campaign has already filed their first lawsuit
In Nevada? I expect more and I doubt he concedes.
jedbartlet02;1822651 wrote:http://www.slate.com/votecastr_election_day_turnout_tracker.html

Newest Update (estimation) have Hillary up 271,741 votes in Florida and almost 56,000 in Ohio
I'm not a fan of this as we are a little unclear on the how the data is collected and how reliable this data actually is.
jedbartlet02;1822653 wrote:FWIW...

I was listening to the radio at lunch and heard Karl Rove say he's hearing the networks may call Florida when polls close
Rove has zero credibility anymore.
Nov 8, 2016 1:28pm
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like_that;1822656 wrote:This is also an intellectually lazy argument against libertarianism. I blame the libertarian party though for doing a terrible job branding themselves and explaining their platform.
Fair, any particular great leader/politician in the Libertarian Party to follow?
Nov 8, 2016 1:29pm
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Classyposter58;1822650 wrote:Whats wrong with that? Lol if my dad were a presidential candidate I would too
Minor details such as how ballot selfies are banned in several states...such as New York, where the l'il dipshit did his.
Nov 8, 2016 1:32pm