Michael Moore: This election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8

[Miles Archer]

Please do not think for a second this election is over or in the bag. There are three long months to go. If you think that all we have to do is just let Trump keep shooting himself in the head — that “Trump will beat Trump” and the rest of us just have to sit back and watch with glee — well, you are playing with fire. And you’re looking for a way to get out of doing any work. Clearly, you’ve forgotten this election is not about whether there are more people “for” Hillary or Trump. Of course, there are more people for Hillary! She will lead in the opinion polls from now until Election Day.

AND IT DOESN’T MATTER.

Because this is not a popularity contest decided by polls (or in this year’s edition, a contest over who you dislike the least). As I’ve said, if people could vote from their sofa via their Xbox or remote control, Hillary would win in a landslide. But this election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8 (or to early voting or by absentee ballot). The election this year is not being held as usual on the first Tuesday of November; it’s happening in the second week of the month, so if you live in the top half of the country, that means a greater chance for snow or icy rain — and that means a lower turnout. A lower turnout helps Trump.

This election is ONLY about who gets who out to vote, who’s got the most rabid supporters, the kind of candidate who inspires people to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Election Day because a Wall needs to built! Muslims are killing us! Women are taking over! USA! USA! Make My Penis Great Again! Hillary is the Devil! America First! Fetus First! First in Line at the Polls!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-moore/5-ways-to-make-sure-trump-loses_b_11407538.html?

[Doctor Jack]

1. Michael Moore is so obnoxious

I liked him during the Bush years but he like a parody of his former self. Its all about getting attention now.

[lapucelle]

2. His support for Nader damaged Gore.

[Charles Bukowski]

3. Your phony concern is duly noted, Moore.

Ever heard of likely voter polls? They are highly reliable in predicting the general election winner. And right now, Clinton is well ahead of Trump. I could give a shit how passionate the Trump Nuts are at his rallies.

Guys like Moore and Cenk, people who think thier personal anecdotes are meaningful, have confirmation bias scrambling their brains.

[Rex]

4. Yes yes we know, you think Trump is going to win or is it you hope HRC is going to lose?

It is a sad sight to see MM pandering like this for ratings.

[alcibiades_mystery]

5. Michael Moore is a fucking fool

[timlot]

6. Went to see Fahrenheit 911 at the movies and regret it.

Moore's just all over the place.

[Buckeye_Democrat]

7. Needs a Republican President to draw crowds for his movies again? n/t

[obnoxiousdrunk]

8. MM sucks at punditry...