The Politics Thread

[Wendy]

Three weeks from tomorrow and all of this crap can be OVER. YAY! (Yes, I know there can be fallout. I remember 2000. But I am being optimistic!)

[NothinButAttitude]

I get this strong feeling that it won't be over post election. I think the bottom is gonna fallout post election. I see Trump's followers going bananas and lashing out. I also see Trump demanding a recall and claiming the system is rigged. Seeing as we only have 8 SCOTUS, I can see this going to a stalemate too. 

[Vee]

 

I think it's all static at best. And yes, I think it will drop.

Edited October 17, 2016 by Vee

[dragonflies]

Trump is getting dragged as is Melania in this hashtag LMFAO

 

https://twitter.com/hashtag/BillyBushMadeMeDoIt?src=tren&data_id=tweet%3A788165317235277825

[JaneAusten]

I don't believe we are in any way shape or form similar to 2000 and I think in this case there will be no tie decision. I think Justice Roberts IMO will weigh on the side of what is right versus partisanship.

 

Garland by the way is very well liked by Roberts and word is he's personally very frustrated that no confirmation hearings have been allowed to move forward.

 

The one positive if there is any is that at least the GOP is not condoning Trump's "rigging" statements and have all come out in support of the election process. And I don't think ALL supporters of Trump believe this nonsense or won't accept the result of the election.

Edited October 18, 2016 by JaneAusten

[ReddFoxx]

2000 was a very close race where one state decided the election, but I don't think that will be the case this time. Trump will lose decisively and no court is going to take up any lawsuit he files.

[DRW50]

 

Rove worked hard to drum up outrage, like the "Brooks Brothers Riot," with the men in suits protesting in Florida. I think we may see a much uglier version of that. I expect a slew of vandalism and hate crimes. I also imagine many will never accept Hillary won, although they won't whether she wins by 1 state or 15. 

 

If I'm worried about anything it's intimidation at the polls and vote rigging.

Edited October 18, 2016 by DRW50

[DRW50]

When I thought this couldn't get any more weird...

 

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/10/17/conspiracy-theorists-pamela-anderson-poisoned-julian-assange-with-a-vegan-sandwich.html

[marceline]

 

 

Doubtful. There's no indication that this election is going to be remotely close. Trump already knows he's going to lose. All this talk of rigging is just his attempt to save face. Once this is over he's going to need to focus on his tanking business and his rape trial. His minions will be left to rail and freak out online. The ones who talk too much will get a visit by Homeland Security. The real problem will be with the establishment Republicans who try to go back to business as usual which we already saw with John McCain saying that they won't have hearings on any of Hillary's SCOTUS nominees.

[NothinButAttitude]

Just disgusting.

 

 

Who the f-ck would exploit and expose their child to that creature?!

 

I hope this is all true, but I just have so much doubt.

Edited October 18, 2016 by Nothin'ButAttitude

[Ms. Quartermaine]

Trump has apparently invited the mother of one of the Benghazi victims to the last debate. 

 

She's been asked about Benghazi in interview after interview, but how do you even respond when the mother is in your presence? I know it wasn't her fault and the report reflects that, but if I were here, I'd be worried about framing my answer. 

Edited October 18, 2016 by Ms. Quartermaine

[marceline]

There's nothing left to be said about Benghazi. Pat Smith is sadly, just a old woman driven insane by grief. Even her son's widow wants nothing to do with her and has gone on record stating that he wouldn't approve of her behavior. This is nothing more than a classic "mother hates daughter in law" battle and it's going to have no impact. Although I wouldn't be surprised if Pat Smith has a nervous breakdown during the debate and makes a scene. Trump would love that but it would only go to show how unfit he is to be Commander-in-Chief by subjecting a gold star mother to stress and public humiliation.

[I Am A Swede]

Obama tells Trump to quit whining

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37697594

[DRW50]

More media gushing over Rubio. They just can't quit him. From the day of the election on expect a full court press saying he's the 2020 frontrunner. I haven't seen Chris Cillizza this enraptured since his hilarious years cheerleading for "T-Paw," who was going to win because he's the "blue-collar" "Sam's Club Republican." 

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/10/18/72-seconds-that-prove-why-republicans-would-have-been-way-better-off-nominating-marco-rubio/

[Vee]

Rubio is never going to recover from this election season. He was emasculated but most of all, made to look like an incompetent fool. Not only by Trump but most pointedly by himself in that debate where he just rattled off talking points over and over. "Little Marco" rolling over for Trump and endorsing will not be forgotten. The reign of Trump demolished a huge field of GOP hopefuls. He embarrassed and humiliated almost all of them to the point of no return in several cases.

Edited October 18, 2016 by Vee