British Expats - 2016 Election

Speaking as an old codger, with my best days behind me, I have to say I'm extremely disappointed to read so much parroting of mainstream bullshit on this thread. Whatever happened to youthful questioning of authority and orthodoxy? Has BE's younger generation abandoned all willingness to doubt what they're told by their "betters"?

Trump's and Sanders's main attraction is not their respective policies but the bare fact that they offer themselves as alternatives to the mindless corruption espoused by all the other candidates. As the two major parties are learning, there is a rebellion "out there". It is being cleverly led by the two front-runners, whose supporters to a large degree don't care what their policies are. They are voting for their heroes out of rebellion; that's all.

If Trump is allowed to be the Republican nominee (meaning, if the powers that be don't assassinate him), he would beat Clinton very comfortably, because many Sanders supporters would switch to Trump. Yes, indeed: so-called socialists would prefer the rude capitalist than the corrupt establishment stooge. Make no mistake: this election is putting "the establishment" on notice that their days are numbered. Hence the very real fear of an assassination. Will that happen? It's better than even money, in my book.

dakota44

May 19th 2016 12:42 pm

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Originally Posted by Gordon Barlow (Post 11952281)

Allrighty then.

dakota44

May 19th 2016 12:45 pm

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Originally Posted by sir_eccles (Post 11952260)

So what you are saying is that essentially by extension, all Trump delegates are probably criminals? Or am I misreading that?

No not sayinhg that but another was recently removed because of white supremicist involvement. He has led the kind of campaign that attracts some unsavory types. Hopefully in very limited numbers

dc koop

May 19th 2016 5:55 pm

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Originally Posted by johnwoo (Post 11952269)

The GOP may be stuck with him, but giving Republican voters another option will lessen Trumps chances in the General Election. Just as Nader opened the door for GWB. Hillary is not a done deal, I suspect many Democratic voter may not show up for the election. I'm very conflicted myself, in the end I shall probably hold my nose and vote for Clinton.

About the same for me also. I've never yet in all the years I've lived here seen such a rotten choice. There should be an age limit on people running for President also. It's a demanding job needing lots of energy and perseverance. Sanders is way too old, Clinton looks tired out middle aged and that's all the Dems have to stand up against Trump

scrubbedexpat099

May 20th 2016 4:18 am

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zargof

May 20th 2016 4:38 am

Re: 2016 Election

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Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11952735)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dY77j6uBHI

Only 13 minutes?

Anyway, $400K. That's how much Chris Christie's soul cost.

scrubbedexpat099

May 20th 2016 4:43 am

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I am waiting for the Donald one, probably going to be a lot longer.

sir_eccles

May 20th 2016 4:47 am

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Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11952757)

I am waiting for the Donald one, probably going to be a lot longer.

Isn't there an upper limit for youtube uploads? Maybe they can just do a live stream...

zargof

May 20th 2016 4:47 am

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Originally Posted by Boiler (Post 11952757)

I am waiting for the Donald one, probably going to be a lot longer.

It's pretty much any time his lips are moving.

zargof

May 20th 2016 9:18 am

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Steers and queers?

How The Wrong Verb Meant The Texas GOP Called Most Texans Gay : The Two-Way : NPR

HarryTheSpider

May 20th 2016 3:20 pm

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Originally Posted by themadpooper (Post 11949928)

...the liberal press were even blaming Trump but suddenly they threaten the Dem establishment and the world's coming to an end.

Where, and what, is this liberal press of which you speak? I've looked for evidence of it in the mainstream - couldn't find it....

dakota44

May 20th 2016 3:23 pm

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Originally Posted by HarryTheSpider (Post 11953118)

Where, and what, is this liberal press of which you speak? I've looked for evidence of it in the mainstream - couldn't find it....

Remember to whom you are responding. He mostly makes up stuff or posts very conversative links.

scrubbedexpat099

May 20th 2016 3:23 pm

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Originally Posted by HarryTheSpider (Post 11953118)

Where, and what, is this liberal press of which you speak? I've looked for evidence of it in the mainstream - couldn't find it....

When was the last time you went the opticians?

SultanOfSwing

May 20th 2016 4:08 pm

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Originally Posted by HarryTheSpider (Post 11953118)

Where, and what, is this liberal press of which you speak? I've looked for evidence of it in the mainstream - couldn't find it....

Hey there, been a while. Nice to have you back ...

zargof

May 20th 2016 11:52 pm

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Originally Posted by HarryTheSpider (Post 11953118)

Where, and what, is this liberal press of which you speak? I've looked for evidence of it in the mainstream - couldn't find it....

I guess it depends on your definition of liberal. If you think Hillary Clinton is liberal, then you can say the mainstream media is liberal.

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