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In reply to the discussion: Why are people so angry the media is being careful to get it right before projecting a winner? [View all]LizBeth
(11,222 posts)61. It is no fuckin conspiracy. You say it, not me. It is in our face and we have had two days
conversation and a whole lot of Democrats saying, oh lets make sure we go all the way thru the process before calling it, just be patient. There is no damn conspiracy. Geezus. Thread after thread after thread of the discussion and you dismiss me with accusation I am throwing out a conspiracy.
We are doing the same enabling with Trump that people have done all his life.
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Why are people so angry the media is being careful to get it right before projecting a winner? [View all]
StarfishSaver
Nov 2020
OP
Two reasons...they immediately called it for Trump in 16 and would for any GOP.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#2
The count were not complete when it was called...it was a projection...and the race
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#29
The count was not complete but it was mathematically impossible for Hillary to win
StarfishSaver
Nov 2020
#38
They knew this because of where the votes were not the numbers...the same thing is known now...
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#47
What evidence is there that suggests Trump and followers will become less dangerous?
Kaleva
Nov 2020
#15
They are still trying to win the 'election'...call it and there is no election.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#33
Exactly where was the extreme must be absolute mathematical certainty in 2016
Statistical
Nov 2020
#17
Since I wrote this, they reported the uncounted absentee ballots at 100k with 100k outstanding provi
StarfishSaver
Nov 2020
#37
That has never been that standard for any state in any election in modern political history.
Statistical
Nov 2020
#21
Yes it is known. They projected Hillary Clinton with way less vote. Next, they skewered her for
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#45
He's going to continue to tell lies, damage the country and foment violence either way
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
#18
This! If they got a call wrong and had to retract it, it would feed their conspiracy that it
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
#10
No matter when it is called...it will be a nightmare...but waiting to call when we have used
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#63
They and everyone else only know. This is not to ensure it is right, this is to appease the tantrum
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#14
They called Virginia before counting hardly any votes. They have called ALL the states much more
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#42
Michigan was still counting and called. Tx, Florida still counting called. Wa Ca Or all still
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#54
It is no fuckin conspiracy. You say it, not me. It is in our face and we have had two days
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#61
You are correct. And they castigated Hillary for even considering asking for a recount and not
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#66
That's one opinion. PA officials said they would not be calling it until Biden's lead exceeded 20k
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
#24
Call it and much of the protest and bullshit will end because they have lost.
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#69
They won't call it then. It is already over 19,000 and they have more excuses than Carter has
Demsrule86
Nov 2020
#68
Because... we can't. I was wrong about the Biden steamroller, and I don't want...
TreasonousBastard
Nov 2020
#23
Agree! It's been long and arduous, a few more hours to get it right is vital
Thekaspervote
Nov 2020
#31
It's clear some folks just can't be satisfied no matter what the circumstances
StarfishSaver
Nov 2020
#62
+1. And that is why in all of history, they call the race ..... FAST! Oh, except the ONE time.
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#71