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The Velveteen Ocelot

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10. There's no requirement that the loser concede; it's just traditional protocol -

Thu Oct 20, 2016, 01:23 PM

Oct 2016

and courtesy, but Trump isn't into that. So, assuming that the election is an unequivocal win for Clinton (and so far it looks like that's what will happen), when all the polls have closed and the results are in she delivers her victory speech, just as if Trump was a normal, courteous person and conceded. Then she goes ahead with the usual preparations for taking office in January and ignores all the whining and snorting from Trump and his sorry band of losers.

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Clinton Wins. Trump Refuses to Concede. What Happens Next? [View all] UtahJosh Oct 2016 OP

The usual procedures happen next alcibiades_mystery Oct 2016 #1

Could Trump go to court to stop the no_hypocrisy Oct 2016 #7

He would have to have some very compelling evidence for any court to hear the case. tonyt53 Oct 2016 #11

And he has nothin stevil Oct 2016 #51

Yes, that should depend on the quality of the evidence Ghost Dog Oct 2016 #65

No relayerbob Oct 2016 #24

We celebrate. He blames anyone but himself. What else? TonyPDX Oct 2016 #2

Idiots will use it to question her legitimacy hibbing Oct 2016 #3

Next? Inauguration. immoderate Oct 2016 #4

Post removed Post removed Oct 2016 #5

Let's not be nasty; it doesn't suit us gratuitous Oct 2016 #12

Think of it like a football game. Clock hits 0:00 and the team with more points wins. NightWatcher Oct 2016 #6

Some one gives him a binky and puts him to bed. JoePhilly Oct 2016 #8

There's no requirement that the loser concede; it's just traditional protocol - The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2016 #10

Yes. It's Called Courtesy ProfessorGAC Oct 2016 #40

Well, here's an idea PJMcK Oct 2016 #13

President Obama could have him arrested for Sedition if he incites violence. Cattledog Oct 2016 #14

generally speaking, presidents don't direct law enforcement to arrest people onenote Oct 2016 #62

He keeps talking until they stop pointing cameras at him, basically. Warren DeMontague Oct 2016 #15

A few unhinged folks will act out violently (they have been stoked), public responds with revulsion salin Oct 2016 #18

Morton Downey Jr!!!!! MADem Oct 2016 #32

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2016 #39

The mother of all sulks, big league (nt) Nye Bevan Oct 2016 #16

He'll Wait Until She Comes Out With Her Acceptance Speech Me. Oct 2016 #17

and everyone speaking at future national press association dinners have to agree salin Oct 2016 #20

DTJ = Donald Trump, Jackoff? jmowreader Oct 2016 #29

uh. of course! salin Oct 2016 #31

I prefer Jagoff.... awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #55

He may very well hold out on doing anything until the EC votes Algernon Moncrieff Oct 2016 #19

she'll give a victory speech on election eve. geek tragedy Oct 2016 #21

Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2016 #22

They move on as if he never existed relayerbob Oct 2016 #23

Nothing. KWR65 Oct 2016 #25

Nothing. He and his group of wackadoodles find another cause to be outraged about. Rex Oct 2016 #26

She gives her victory speech. roamer65 Oct 2016 #27

^^That^^ onecaliberal Oct 2016 #28

Lawsuits galore. Hillary gives him until Wednesday night... krispos42 Oct 2016 #34

Naaaah. This should be a blowout. She should have her victory party on election night. MADem Oct 2016 #38

There is no constitutional reason for concession Peaches999 Oct 2016 #35

She works with the transition team and gets sworn in next January Warpy Oct 2016 #37

Our spelling of "LOSER" begins with "S-O-R-E" for a few weeks struggle4progress Oct 2016 #41

he can't do anything Takket Oct 2016 #42

No one gives a flying fuck malaise Oct 2016 #43

If she wins and he refuses to concede, she will become president. Really pretty simple. WillowTree Oct 2016 #44

Hillary will wait a decent interval (30 minutes is typical) after networks call election and then yellowcanine Oct 2016 #45

He'll be the center of attention LeftInTX Oct 2016 #46

He whines and everybody laughs at him...again. Downtown Hound Oct 2016 #47

The same thing that happened when he went to Mexico. He will choke. randome Oct 2016 #48

Not much. He can make a lot of noise. haele Oct 2016 #49

Hillary and Bill will NOT be invited to Trump's next wedding after he dumps Melania mnhtnbb Oct 2016 #50

Doesn't matter...trump has no power over who is elected... beachbumbob Oct 2016 #53

It's the old story, did you ever stick your finger in a glass of water? If yes, then Thinkingabout Oct 2016 #54

I like that..."last years garbage"...great ID for Mr. Drumf Stuart G Oct 2016 #64

"Give the speech without the call?" awoke_in_2003 Oct 2016 #56

The Usual Proceedure OneBlueDotBama Oct 2016 #57

Hillary doesn't have to wait. He goes home a loser, one no longer with status as a viable candidate brush Oct 2016 #58

Trump Loses, Refuses to Concede, Then Goes to the Media with His Sycophants Mr. Ected Oct 2016 #59

Laughter. Huge laughter. Bigly LAUGHTER!!! nt longship Oct 2016 #61

If it's clear, she declares victory and ignores him. NT Adrahil Oct 2016 #63

Obama's Response Generic Other Oct 2016 #66

Just give the speech brettdale Oct 2016 #67

Trump doesn't need to conceed sabbat hunter Oct 2016 #68

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