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dc koop Nov 6th 2016 5:15 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by RoadWarriorFromLP (Post 12097492)
I can see that you do indeed have an issue with Mexicans.

As for your ideas for denying birthright citizenship, your proposed changes are unconstitutional.

No I don't have an issue with Mexicans. If the geographical locations were different it could be Poles or Swedes crossing the border illegally that I would have an issue with. You are trying to pin the racist tag on me but sorry that wont work,

The fact that my sister and brother in law waited ten years for their residency visas, had to pass medical examinations, a background check by the FBI and I had to sign an affidavit of support in case they became a liability on the state must make them seem like chumps eh?

dc koop Nov 6th 2016 5:19 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 
Why more people do not use the absentee voter system is beyond me. This should be the voting system of the future instead of lining up outside booths and people pestering you to find out who you intend to vote for

RoadWarriorFromLP Nov 6th 2016 5:28 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by dc koop (Post 12097530)
You are trying to pin the racist tag on me but sorry that wont work

Oh, you pretty much did that to yourself when you decided to focus all of your complaints on Mexicans as you defend the laws that have been violated by Europeans.


Originally Posted by dc koop (Post 12097530)
The fact that my sister and brother in law waited ten years for their residency visas, had to pass medical examinations, a background check by the FBI and I had to sign an affidavit of support in case they became a liability on the state must make them seem like chumps eh?

You should ask Melania Trump. She worked here illegally, but that doesn't bother you one whit.

Steerpike Nov 6th 2016 5:29 pm

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 12096875)
... The 538 site has shown a significant drop in Clinton's lead, but she's still ahead 64/36%. They are showing Nevada, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, Iowa and Ohio all voting Republican at this point, but Michigan, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Colorado are all still Democrat.

As of now, Hilary is showing 291 Electoral Votes to Trump's 246, and the popular vote breakdown is 48/45.

I'm reading that Hillary's ground game is going to be the key now; she's enlisting the heavy hitters to get out the vote.

On a less encouraging note, 538 is showing the Dem's chances of getting control of the senate at only 50.2% (down from 68% on Nov 2). Nevada and New Hampshire are hanging by a thread on the Dem side; without those, the Senate stays R.

ETA - just saw this article - looks like HuffPo has Hillary a near certainty (98%) and is criticising Nate Silver's 538 approach. Interesting.

Update - 538 now has Clinton at 67% (up from 63%), with NV back to blue, and they have the Senate at 57% (up from 50.2%).

Steerpike Nov 7th 2016 2:13 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Steerpike (Post 12097534)
Update - 538 now has Clinton at 67% (up from 63%), with NV back to blue, and they have the Senate at 57% (up from 50.2%).

Ew Yuk - Monday morning - little change in the presidential race (66%) but the Senate race is now showing as 49.9%, down from 57% last night.

Steerpike Nov 7th 2016 2:23 am

Re: 2016 Election
 
Hugh Laurie can't understand why people hate Clinton... funny segment overall, nice bit about how things aren't as dire as politicians are making out.

Dr. House, AKA Hugh Laurie, Diagnoses The Real Problem With Trump | Huffington Post

Skip to 1:30 for the general stuff, or to 3:20 for the start of the 'Hilary' part. Something like "... I feel like I missed the first reel of the film, where she burned down the orphanage or something"

Steerpike Nov 7th 2016 2:59 am

Re: 2016 Election
 
Here's one for Boiler ...
http://static2.politico.com/dims4/de...-gallery-3.jpg

Philk Nov 7th 2016 5:59 am

Re: 2016 Election
 
I really cannot wait for this sh1tshow to be over, just read a thread where the Podesta brothers are linked to the Madeleine McCann disappearance as there is a Wikileaks email that shows they traveled to Portugal once.

Along with high-up people in the Trump camp claiming it's impossible to read more than 1 email a second

and Trumps only celebrity to appear with him being Ted Nugent

maybe I should just buy a bottle of booze, down it and come round on Wednesday?

scrubbedexpat091 Nov 7th 2016 6:01 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by dc koop (Post 12097532)
Why more people do not use the absentee voter system is beyond me. This should be the voting system of the future instead of lining up outside booths and people pestering you to find out who you intend to vote for

Some states make it difficult to vote absentee and only permit it if certain conditions are met.

Where offered it seems popular and well used however.

Then there will always be a percentage of voters who are too paranoid to vote by mail.

SultanOfSwing Nov 7th 2016 6:03 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Philk (Post 12098062)
I really cannot wait for this sh1tshow to be over ...

You and me both, mate but will it really ever be over? If Hillary wins, then we'll have to listen to the Trumpeters and their butthurt, not to mention Trump's concession speech is likely to be a joke.

Then if Trump wins we have to deal with, well Trump winning.

zargof Nov 7th 2016 6:05 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Philk (Post 12098062)
maybe I should just buy a bottle of booze, down it and come round on Wednesday?

Take a shot for every state Trump wins. If he wins enough to become President, then you'll be dead from alcohol poisoning, so not all bad.

SultanOfSwing Nov 7th 2016 6:06 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by zargof (Post 12098069)
Take a shot for every state Trump wins. If he wins enough to become President, then you'll be dead from alcohol poisoning, so not all bad.

And even if you manage to survive the alcohol poisoning, we'll probably all be dead shortly after that anyway.

dakota44 Nov 7th 2016 6:25 am

Re: 2016 Election
 
North Carolina...voter suppression central. What a disgusting state government they have.

North Carolina GOP Brags Racist Voter Suppression Is Working—And They're Right - The Daily Beast

Philk Nov 7th 2016 6:31 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by SultanOfSwing (Post 12098066)
You and me both, mate but will it really ever be over? If Hillary wins, then we'll have to listen to the Trumpeters and their butthurt, not to mention Trump's concession speech is likely to be a joke.

Then if Trump wins we have to deal with, well Trump winning.

at least the Trump surrogates wont be on TV ranting about Mazel Tov cocktails

( or will they? Please tell me they will all be looking for new jobs on Wednesday with this stain on their CV )

SultanOfSwing Nov 7th 2016 6:36 am

Re: 2016 Election
 

Originally Posted by Philk (Post 12098089)
at least the Trump surrogates wont be on TV ranting about Mazel Tov cocktails

( or will they? Please tell me they will all be looking for new jobs on Wednesday with this stain on their CV )

Holy shit, I had to look that reference up - did someone really legit call them Mazel Tov Cocktails? That is ****ing priceless :lol:. Right up there with 'self of steam' or 'lack toast intolerant'. "Bone apple tea", everyone.

Also, we're all going to die.


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