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Pacifist Patriot

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20. I have questioned Florida voting results for almost two decades. The Sink race was the final straw.

Reply to honest.abe (Reply #15)

Wed Nov 7, 2018, 07:49 AM

Nov 2018

I don't know if it is state wide or a county issue, but no, I don't trust our election systems. Way too vulnerable.

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I'm sorry I can't celebrate today. [View all] Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 OP

I am very shocked and so disappointed in Florida as a whole--and do hope you can find riversedge Nov 2018 #1

I was about to console the poster watoos Nov 2018 #38

I moved from CO to FL two years ago because of wife's health. olegramps Nov 2018 #72

I know the feeling. I have had many times. Botany Nov 2018 #2

Yeah that confused me... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #29

MA, my state, is kind of an unusual state as far as governor goes. I voted for the Dem candidate smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #135

Stupid Blackwell/ Diebold machines. True Blue American Nov 2018 #31

New machines aren't the answer. watoos Nov 2018 #43

I'm with you. Auditable paper ballots. Period. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #50

That is a good part of what they are trying out. True Blue American Nov 2018 #78

They can be verified! True Blue American Nov 2018 #95

Damaged machines. SMoss Nov 2018 #116

Brown campaigned strong to Trump voters and was able to pull it off EffieBlack Nov 2018 #126

It is 6AM in Florida and I am with you with tears and sadness katmondoo Nov 2018 #3

Florida was a low point last night Joe941 Nov 2018 #4

Texas too, duforsure Nov 2018 #47

I definitely feel your pain! I just don't understand that one. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #52

Beto took South Texas and most major cities, but lost almost everywhere else derby378 Nov 2018 #103

Rick Scott should be in jail. watoos Nov 2018 #45

Amen Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #53

He is worse than Rick Scott obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #65

I did the same thing kes Nov 2018 #111

I don't think so EffieBlack Nov 2018 #127

Totally agree Phoenix61 Nov 2018 #121

I live in Martin County and I feel the same. We reelected Brain Mast (barf) jovibennett Nov 2018 #68

Wow, that is an excellent question. Would love to hear the response. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #73

think offense - get 5 fla universities to stop supporting global warming denial on 20 limbaugh sta certainot Nov 2018 #80

I understand handmade34 Nov 2018 #5

Snap out of it. We had a very good night all over the country and we have THE HOUSE! LBM20 Nov 2018 #6

Snap out of it? Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #23

I'm so sorry. I know how hard you worked mountain grammy Nov 2018 #44

Thanks, I appreciate that. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #55

You're welcome.. and you're right, it does feel like grief. mountain grammy Nov 2018 #141

+1! KPN Nov 2018 #96

No, do not snap out of it! True Blue American Nov 2018 #87

Not enough Senate seats True Blue American Nov 2018 #35

We got rid of Heller? Well, THAT'S good news. There was more good news for us out west too. calimary Nov 2018 #123

Leave her alone and show some respect and empathy obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #61

Give people a few hours or a day to process the fact Bettie Nov 2018 #64

You get it, thanks. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #76

WTF? How callous. KPN Nov 2018 #99

No. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #124

EVERYONE in Florida needs to VOTE. LBM20 Nov 2018 #7

Restoring felon voting rights should help. I'm hanging on to that as a ray of hope. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #18

Now we have to make sure they do just that. Oppaloopa Nov 2018 #56

Same here Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #8

Johnson County KS, keep that in mind. Americans eventually get tired of being punched in the face uponit7771 Nov 2018 #9

Thanks, it helps to remember that. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #57

My son lives in Palm Beach Co. Freddie Nov 2018 #10

It was close but... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #13

Same here Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #22

It isn't just the rednecks obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #69

It isn't just the racist old people Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #75

I live in Palm Beach county and some of the rich are so damn arrogant it makes you sick. olegramps Nov 2018 #101

Same! This is different... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #11

I appreciate your post. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #17

Everything you say is true. scarletlib Nov 2018 #130

I haven't spoken with my Floridian living brother yet, but I know he is going to be gutted as much OnDoutside Nov 2018 #12

The Democrats in OK feel your pain Runningdawg Nov 2018 #14

Florida is the biggest and most damaging loss. honest.abe Nov 2018 #15

I have questioned Florida voting results for almost two decades. The Sink race was the final straw. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #20

I'm from Michigan, so I wake this morning with a little more faith. demmiblue Nov 2018 #16

Skirmish in the war meluvrem Nov 2018 #19

My sis and her folks aren't happy either malaise Nov 2018 #21

This is what I need. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #25

Not only that malaise Nov 2018 #30

Keep going! Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #58

Good thing we haven't paid for our tickets to Miami malaise Nov 2018 #66

That's one of the things that sticks in my craw. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #71

Scary malaise Nov 2018 #77

Sounds like the state motto in Florida should be, world wide wally Nov 2018 #136

I live in Arkansas. I know how you feel. Arkansas Granny Nov 2018 #24

Hey! No Worries Yet! Jersey in OKC Nov 2018 #26

I'm sorry for your situation. Keep your chin up. Crutchez_CuiBono Nov 2018 #27

Understandable.... paleotn Nov 2018 #28

Don't give up cubbies01 Nov 2018 #32

I'm trying to look at the incremental gains. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #62

Take heart, Pacifist Patriot! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #33

I completely understand a la izquierda Nov 2018 #34

There was no ground to lose in the senate. McTurtle changed nearly every senate rule and the senate uponit7771 Nov 2018 #48

I'm facing a similar situation. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #70

I'm sorry you are having a hard time with this The Genealogist Nov 2018 #36

I get it. AirmensMom Nov 2018 #37

Welcome to my world. GoCubsGo Nov 2018 #39

Since 2000, Bill Nelson and Barack Obama have been the only Democrats Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #83

I could echo everything you said, but Brainstormy Nov 2018 #40

I'm a Georgia native. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #86

I Know. Jersey in OKC Nov 2018 #41

I grew up in GA and now live in TN. TNNurse Nov 2018 #42

What happened in Georgia was a shame. watoos Nov 2018 #51

What happened in Georgia should be a crime. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #88

He is disgusting and will... 40RatRod Nov 2018 #131

I feel your pain from here in TN Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #46

Yep, and your second paragraph is it exactly. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #90

Give yourself a couple of days and then get back in the fight. Vinca Nov 2018 #49

As a Floridan I understand her feelings. Now lets see if they restore voting rights to ex felons Oppaloopa Nov 2018 #54

The Florida legislature overruling the will of the electorate? Surely not. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #93

I knew Gillum would lose, but thought Bill would squeak it out obamanut2012 Nov 2018 #59

Blue in Red Tennessee anniebelle Nov 2018 #60

I feel your pain from Indiana BlueIndyBlue Nov 2018 #63

I'll be blunt Jarqui Nov 2018 #67

After Last Night Jersey in OKC Nov 2018 #74

Local and state governments often have more direct impact on our daily lives. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #112

Your pain is caused by your own thinking calguy Nov 2018 #79

No offense, but True Blue American Nov 2018 #98

Indeed Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #104

I feel sorry for True Blue American Nov 2018 #140

No shit. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #102

I'm not feeling it much like a celebration either! logosoco Nov 2018 #81

I understand... Mike Nelson Nov 2018 #82

"Stupid willfully ignorant hateful people will be the end of us all." FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #84

Just think of this to cheer us up, watoos Nov 2018 #85

Please pick yourself up and dust yourself off, then think about Florida turning blue dem4decades Nov 2018 #89

We will... In It to Win It Nov 2018 #97

That made me smile, though with a tear in my eye. Good luck. dem4decades Nov 2018 #106

I'm sorry! Many of us feel your pain! moose65 Nov 2018 #91

I have similar feelings because I also... BlueJac Nov 2018 #92

Preexisting conditioned treestar Nov 2018 #94

Thank God for that. True Blue American Nov 2018 #100

Lastly, Jersey in OKC Nov 2018 #105

I'm exactly the same kes Nov 2018 #107

Wherever they could, the Republicans cheated. debsy Nov 2018 #108

You are not alone. saidsimplesimon Nov 2018 #109

I feel your pain get the red out Nov 2018 #110

Flori-duh . A sunny place for shady people!....and SayItLoud Nov 2018 #113

When I was in my early 20's, someone asked me what my life goals were. Jokingly, I said catbyte Nov 2018 #114

I feel the same, but on a bigger scale. SMoss Nov 2018 #115

I feel the same way lunamagica Nov 2018 #117

Woke up depressed riverwalker Nov 2018 #118

As a major Debbie Downer here The Liberal Lion Nov 2018 #119

@pacifist patriot Jersey in OKC Nov 2018 #120

Living in Alabama, I am right there with you... Ferrets are Cool Nov 2018 #122

Jim Kimmel had this skit, I believe in GA, where he used actors (Continue) Perseus Nov 2018 #125

There are more redumbliCON racists than I ever imagined. democratisphere Nov 2018 #128

IMHO Gillum conceded too early MariaCSR Nov 2018 #129

Florida was a serious gut punch.. disillusioned73 Nov 2018 #132

I'm with you! Useless in FL Nov 2018 #133

I have been where you are MuseRider Nov 2018 #134

I feel your pain ZeroSomeBrains Nov 2018 #137

You have to come to terms ellie Nov 2018 #138

WE CANNOT GIVE THEM CREDIT FOR OUR LIBERALISM! In It to Win It Nov 2018 #139

I had to move out of my state Wawannabe Nov 2018 #142