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-   -   Trump doesn't like us! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/maple-leaf-98/trump-doesnt-like-us-873818/)

dbd33 Mar 8th 2016 3:27 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 11889734)
It seems that the Republican Party don't like Trump after all...

Trump Hits a Wall Within the GOP; His Critics Back a Convention Fight (POLL) - ABC News
Meanwhile, I saw a piece, in the Atlantic I think, suggesting that Marco Rubio has an elaborate comb over and is, in fact, as much of a follicle fraud as Trump.

Paul_Shepherd Mar 8th 2016 4:25 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Former Lancastrian (Post 11889313)
Or Jeremy Corbyn;) The voters will decide not us Canadians so we don't really get a say. We could do the Canadian thing and write a strongly worded letter to the Merican people telling them why they should not vote for him and we promise to spend more money in their country and offer them free poutine on their next visit washed down with a Timmies double double.
I think Trump has actually more chance of becoming US President than Jeremy Corbyn British PM! that guy really is from another planet!

That situation that currently exists in the labour party must be part of some bigger plan that us mortals dont know of yet, its so ludicorus!..

Novocastrian Mar 8th 2016 5:42 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 11889751)
Meanwhile, I saw a piece, in the Atlantic I think, suggesting that Marco Rubio has an elaborate comb over and is, in fact, as much of a follicle fraud as Trump.
Oh of course, all the remaining GOP wannabes are utterly repugnant, it's just that Trump is such a disgusting fraud and a fool that there would be a complete circus if he were the nominee.

dbd33 Mar 8th 2016 6:39 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 11889877)
Oh of course, all the remaining GOP wannabes are utterly repugnant, it's just that Trump is such a disgusting fraud and a fool that there would be a complete circus if he were the nominee.
I once thought Ronald Reagan to be a dangerous joke candidate. Now, by Republican standards, he seems a thoughtful moderate.

Alan2005 Mar 8th 2016 8:34 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 11889877)
Oh of course, all the remaining GOP wannabes are utterly repugnant, it's just that Trump is such a disgusting fraud and a fool that there would be a complete circus if he were the nominee.
It's that already. Trump or not, the repubs are done. I expect that Hilary will saunter in come November with a similar result to Obama in 2012.

Oink Mar 8th 2016 9:11 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11889999)
It's that already. Trump or not, the repubs are done. I expect that Hilary will saunter in come November with a similar result to Obama in 2012.
While I can certainly understand your position, I wouldn't be so sure, there's been a Democrat in office for the last eight years, it'd be surprising they'd tolerate another four years of them controlling the WH. Bush 'won' the 2000 and 2004 Presidency while losing California, NY and Pennsylvania. It could well come down to Florida again.

Alan2005 Mar 8th 2016 9:55 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11890024)
While I can certainly understand your position, I wouldn't be so sure, there's been a Democrat in office for the last eight years, it'd be surprising they'd tolerate another four years of them controlling the WH. Bush 'won' the 2000 and 2004 Presidency while losing California, NY and Pennsylvania. It could well come down to Florida again.
I don't know enough how about how it all works technically to make a more nuanced prediction based on whose votes come from where. Maybe it's a mistake, but I'm sort of assuming that this will play out like it would if similar events were happening in the UK. Specifically undignified party infighting of the sort they are currently engaging in has to be a bit off-putting to ordinary voters - even American ones.

BristolUK Mar 8th 2016 10:01 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Oink (Post 11890024)
Bush 'won' the 2000 and 2004 Presidency while losing California, NY and Pennsylvania. It could well come down to Florida again.
Was that the Florida scandal where incorrect counting of the votes made the difference in winning and losing?

Presumably that's why you had it as 'won' rather than won. ;)

dbd33 Mar 8th 2016 12:50 pm
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by BristolUK (Post 11890077)
Was that the Florida scandal where incorrect counting of the votes made the difference in winning and losing?

Presumably that's why you had it as 'won' rather than won. ;)
Chads no longer dangle though, the world has moved on.

Former Lancastrian Mar 8th 2016 1:09 pm
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Is Mississippi burning? Well its burning up with votes for Trump & Clinton.
Projected results have them winning in Mississippi. What does Michigan have in store?

MarkG Mar 9th 2016 5:45 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11889999)
It's that already. Trump or not, the repubs are done. I expect that Hilary will saunter in come November with a similar result to Obama in 2012.
As I understand it, Trump has the highest support among Democrats since Reagan, and many Sanders supporters would vote for Trump if Clinton is the Democrat nominee. This is why the Republican establishment are scared of him: not because they think he'd lose, but because they think he'd win.

They'd much rather have Clinton in the White House, because she'll guarantee support and donations to the Republicans for eight years to come.

I still think he should pick Sanders for his VP, then Clinton would be toast. Plus it would result in a complete meltdown of the Republican establishment.

Alan2005 Mar 9th 2016 8:23 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by MarkG (Post 11890856)
As I understand it, Trump has the highest support among Democrats since Reagan, and many Sanders supporters would vote for Trump if Clinton is the Democrat nominee. This is why the Republican establishment are scared of him: not because they think he'd lose, but because they think he'd win.

They'd much rather have Clinton in the White House, because she'll guarantee support and donations to the Republicans for eight years to come.

I still think he should pick Sanders for his VP, then Clinton would be toast. Plus it would result in a complete meltdown of the Republican establishment.
Care to make an avatar bet?

Hilary is the next president then I get to choose your avatar, if she loses, you can choose mine.

Loser must use said avatar for 3 months.

BristolUK Mar 10th 2016 12:15 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11890992)
Care to make an avatar bet?

Hilary is the next president then I get to choose your avatar, if she loses, you can choose mine.

Loser must use said avatar for 3 months.
Like that bet Homer Simpson and Ned Flanders had where the loser had to dress as a woman.
http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/...20130715042639

MarkG Mar 10th 2016 1:16 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 11890992)
Care to make an avatar bet?
Why would I bet against Clinton being President when I've already said the Republicans are determined to lose at any cost?

Alan2005 Mar 11th 2016 7:54 am
Re: Trump doesn't like us!
 
Originally Posted by MarkG (Post 11891525)
Why would I bet against Clinton being President when I've already said the Republicans are determined to lose at any cost?
Well, your post was positing scenarios where Hilary doesn't win. I misread that as your view on what would happen rather than you just playing devils advocate. Because of this I was just suggesting a friendly inconsequential wager. But yes, if you think she's going to win it would be a bit pointless.

Anyone else wants to take the bet?


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