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51. Just the typical spoiled kid philosophy: If mom says NO, ask dad, and offer bribes.

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Who here remembers Bush v. Gore? Who remembers the Brooks Brothers Riot to stop counting the vote? [View all] Hekate Feb 2024 OP

That election was stolen from Gore malaise Feb 2024 #1

Hell yes it was. I was sick over it. Hekate Feb 2024 #3

Florida Supreme Court had already ruled counting triron Feb 2024 #25

Just the typical spoiled kid philosophy: If mom says NO, ask dad, and offer bribes. Attilatheblond Sep 2024 #51

I think about it every day. LisaM Feb 2024 #2

I have never forgotten. yardwork Feb 2024 #5

I agree with you 100%. Bluepinky Feb 2024 #6

That decision came sharply to mind yesterday. LisaM Feb 2024 #34

"Oh, you mean like Florida?! " said I to the TV machine. They put on quite a performance, didn't they? Hekate Feb 2024 #37

K & R SunSeeker Feb 2024 #4

I remember Cherokee100 Feb 2024 #7

Coupled with an arbitrarily inadequate time frame for completing the recount Zambero Feb 2024 #20

I remember, and I will never forget. niyad Feb 2024 #8

I remember it like it was yesterday. Lasher Feb 2024 #9

Matt "he pummeled my junk at length" Schlapp. nt Hotler Feb 2024 #31

I remember. I will also never forget. Silver Gaia Feb 2024 #10

Imagine that a state the size of Florida Pototan Feb 2024 #11

I became a different person because of that. Native Feb 2024 #12

Thom Hartmann spoke to it at length yesterday, comparing that corrupt court to the current one. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2024 #13

I'll never forget those days. ancianita Feb 2024 #14

Those goddamned chads limbicnuminousity Feb 2024 #15

I live in West Palm Beach. I remember it very well. scarletlib Feb 2024 #16

Bush v Gore changed me Laurelin Feb 2024 #17

"Their side keeps winning" Wednesdays Feb 2024 #22

Thanks for the reminder Laurelin Feb 2024 #39

Please don't accept the media framing of Republicans as winners... CBHagman Feb 2024 #41

Ugh i try to forget swift boating Laurelin Feb 2024 #44

That 'riot' was the reason I joined DU superpatriotman Feb 2024 #18

let's not forget roger stone. mopinko Feb 2024 #19

I volunteered almost full-time on the Gore campaign. barbaraann Feb 2024 #21

Remember back in 2001 when President Gore's administration, following LeftinOH Feb 2024 #23

Money is the problem and until someone has the courage to defang and leash the fuckers redqueen Feb 2024 #24

Our electoral process has become an industry. It's disgusting. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #29

Yes but malaise Feb 2024 #42

It was about power and money GoreWon2000 Aug 2024 #46

So are you suggesting that the only way to prevent election theft malaise Aug 2024 #48

You continue to not say what he should've done GoreWon2000 Aug 2024 #49

Its one of the things I will never forget. nt doc03 Feb 2024 #26

that was the day an American election was stolen by the republicans on the Supreme Court samsingh Feb 2024 #27

I was headed to Florida for the statewide recount when Bush v. Gore came down LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2024 #28

And that decision was so devastating for our country. Just look at the agony Bush put the country through. ratchiweenie Feb 2024 #30

States' Rights? Not when our guy is losing! NameAlreadyTaken Feb 2024 #32

What a different country this would be if lynintenn Feb 2024 #33

Me Hobo Feb 2024 #35

The Brooks Brothers riot. A dress rehearsal for January 6th. Aristus Feb 2024 #36

Your last line Hekate Feb 2024 #38

Everyone should look at the Bush v. Gore chapter in The Press Effect. CBHagman Feb 2024 #40

Pro bushthief media did NOT follow Florida election law GoreWon2000 Sep 2024 #50

I will never foget or forgive that horrible election 🤬 Raine Feb 2024 #43

Like it was yesterday. AmBlue Feb 2024 #45

Our country will never be the same GoreWon2000 Aug 2024 #47

the rightwingers will be trying a lot more than that... Think. Again. Sep 2024 #52

I will forever regret that I didn't fly down to FL that day and WhiteTara Sep 2024 #53

Future Supreme Court Justices were involved with Bush V Gore.... surfered Sep 2024 #54

That's the kind of thing -- well, the far right in America takes the very long view, don't they? Hekate Sep 2024 #55

Yes. They concentrated on State Houses and the Supreme Court. surfered Sep 2024 #64

I was headed to Florida for the recount when Bush v. Gore came down LetMyPeopleVote Sep 2024 #56

I'm very grateful for all your good efforts Hekate Sep 2024 #57

That's what comes in not aggressively prosecuting to the full extent of the law. bullimiami Sep 2024 #58

I remember it all too well. Gore1FL Sep 2024 #59

Except the Brooks Brothers rioters were better-dressed. Trump's only gripe about 1/6 afaik... Hekate Sep 2024 #61

Wanna hear my conspiracy theory? Jeebo Sep 2024 #60

Oh I believe you all right. That whole Florida thing stank to high heaven. The more people mention this&that... Hekate Sep 2024 #62

Can't find the Braff article. Jeebo Sep 2024 #63