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23. it always gobsmacks me how horrible their policies are

Sat Oct 17, 2015, 06:55 PM

Oct 2015

and the horrible things they have done, yet still they are taken seriously by the population. I know part of it is that the media insists on maintaining the two party system at all costs, and a lot of people are stupid... but still... gobsmacking.

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"I don't see how the Republicans can win the Presidency" "There is just no way . . . . [View all] Stinky The Clown Oct 2015 OP

Yep. Vote or move over. ffr Oct 2015 #1

An excellent observation that makes one think. Cal33 Oct 2015 #3

Many aren't intending to vote at all. SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2015 #33

These have no right to complain, when they later on find the results not to their liking. Cal33 Oct 2015 #69

VOTE bobGandolf Oct 2015 #56

Even if one votes, never underestimate the power of Rove to take that away. EndElectoral Oct 2015 #62

Well, the electorate is different, all what needs to happen is to get the Obama coalition energized AZ Progressive Oct 2015 #2

We need more than that exboyfil Oct 2015 #12

We must always remain vigilant Chemisse Oct 2015 #4

Gerrymandering and voter suppression Laf.La.Dem. Oct 2015 #5

The electoral college is only gerrymandered 1939 Oct 2015 #13

I worry about the Republican push to game the Electoral College. Jim Lane Oct 2015 #49

Used to be 1939 Oct 2015 #57

I see two problems with what you suggest. Jim Lane Oct 2015 #67

Yes, the presidency usually changes hands after a 2 termer of either party. Warpy Oct 2015 #6

despite the complete craziness of the GOP and their massive disarray Fast Walker 52 Oct 2015 #20

If Democrats sit home and do not vote, they will win. Thinkingabout Oct 2015 #7

That's why I think Sanders would be stronger in the general. thesquanderer Oct 2015 #40

Agree, but never underestimate the stupidity of American voters when they vote. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #8

We thought we had the elephant buried at a crossroads, with a stake in its black heart....... LongTomH Oct 2015 #9

1936, 1964, 1974, 1992, 2006.......... NT 1939 Oct 2015 #14

it always gobsmacks me how horrible their policies are Fast Walker 52 Oct 2015 #23

factor in voter i.d. laws and paperless voting....scary shit spanone Oct 2015 #10

People do tend to confuse..... daleanime Oct 2015 #11

Map n2doc Oct 2015 #15

Against Trump, Sanders does better than Clinton thesquanderer Oct 2015 #39

Republicans need a perfect storm to win DFW Oct 2015 #16

Given the numbers of people here saying they'll refuse to vote if their nominee isn't it... Lancero Oct 2015 #30

You're talking a few dozen on DU at most DFW Oct 2015 #51

Gerrymandering for president. Wow! That is a new one. yeoman6987 Oct 2015 #44

Not president--Congress DFW Oct 2015 #50

A computer just predicted this party will win the White House in 2016 zalinda Oct 2015 #17

Complacency is our biggest enemy... Wounded Bear Oct 2015 #18

Factor in the nasty infighting among Dems here.... Ineeda Oct 2015 #21

I call people like that Republican Plants. Lancero Oct 2015 #31

I don't remember it that way at all. kristopher Oct 2015 #19

Plus, they cheat. Arugula Latte Oct 2015 #22

As Always- ruffburr Oct 2015 #24

The party of dirty tricks elmac Oct 2015 #25

It's going to be an all out battle gwheezie Oct 2015 #26

Bush was more of a credible candidate in 2000. dawg Oct 2015 #27

It's the strangest nomination race for the GOP in memory HereSince1628 Oct 2015 #28

America is a troubled adolescent olddots Oct 2015 #29

wow vadermike Oct 2015 #32

Repukes can't win? Remember Gore v Bush? Nuff said Augiedog Oct 2015 #34

Something tells me you don't remember Gore v Bush at all . . . DrBulldog Oct 2015 #42

Bush v Mondale left-of-center2012 Oct 2015 #35

There is a way, George W. Bush did it in 2000 yuiyoshida Oct 2015 #36

And were right about Bush the Frat Boy Jack Rabbit Oct 2015 #37

We have millions more voters now... ileus Oct 2015 #38

Correction: we have millions more eligible to vote ... DrBulldog Oct 2015 #43

But what we all forgot about the Bush boy was . . . DrBulldog Oct 2015 #41

I see Republicans voters turning out in HUGE numbers to slam down the "R" just to stop Hillary. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2015 #45

same thing was said about Reagan ibegurpard Oct 2015 #46

I said the same about Shrub, twice. kairos12 Oct 2015 #47

I still think the blue wall lancer78 Oct 2015 #48

There's a difference. Scootaloo Oct 2015 #52

The only way is if they can suppress millions of votes brush Oct 2015 #53

I am very worried myself. BlueCheese Oct 2015 #54

I sure wish I could believe that.... bobGandolf Oct 2015 #55

i am preparing for a trump presidency restorefreedom Oct 2015 #58

The odds are actually pretty good that a Republican will win. YabaDabaNoDinoNo Oct 2015 #59

its true restorefreedom Oct 2015 #61

I will never give up, give up the Democratic Party if Bernie is not the nominee YabaDabaNoDinoNo Oct 2015 #63

sadly, if he is not the nom restorefreedom Oct 2015 #64

Works for me America is ready for it too. YabaDabaNoDinoNo Oct 2015 #65

i think finally, we are ready. nt restorefreedom Oct 2015 #66

If the GOP knows they can't win it they'll steal it. nt Ilsa Oct 2015 #60

Add Citizens United plus gort Oct 2015 #68