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Exilednight

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40. Many people do not vote because they do not see a candidate

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 04:04 PM

Nov 2016

that inspires them. When our candidate has an upside down likeability number, is not inspiring on the stump and wants to pragmatically work around the edges of existing law, then there is not a lot there to get people motivated when they see a broken system that needs to be overhauled.

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Looking for improbable ways to keep Trump out of office is a waste of time. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2016 OP

"That is not how things work. It's just not." dumbcat Nov 2016 #1

Well, elections can go however they go. MineralMan Nov 2016 #2

I know that you know the difference between dumbcat Nov 2016 #3

It's possible that the Sun will explode this afternoon at 3:45 PM EST. MineralMan Nov 2016 #4

We realize all these things MFM008 Nov 2016 #5

While you may know all those things, you are probably not MineralMan Nov 2016 #24

well that's you isnt it. MFM008 Nov 2016 #36

Frankly, my dear, I do not give a damn... pbmus Nov 2016 #56

Yes, well, OK then... MineralMan Nov 2016 #58

I'm moving on, so to speak. Trump won and all the conspiracy theories, whining, etc., aren't Hoyt Nov 2016 #6

Yes, I'm afraid you're right BainsBane Nov 2016 #7

I agree, probably there will be deep remorse for those who did not vote or voted for another Thinkingabout Nov 2016 #59

I have to agree Dem2 Nov 2016 #8

At least the recount(s) are a thing now...reading that is better then seeing 80 different threads jmg257 Nov 2016 #9

Recounts are part of the election process. I'm following them, for sure. MineralMan Nov 2016 #32

Thanks for the info! nt jmg257 Nov 2016 #34

I think that with Franken, he was already considered the winner Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2016 #65

Nope. Coleman had more votes in the initial count. MineralMan Nov 2016 #66

I stand corrected. Thanks Proud Liberal Dem Nov 2016 #69

We need to securing the infrastructure that we'll need during our Resistance NightWatcher Nov 2016 #10

We must prepare for keeping communication channels like DU running HipChick Nov 2016 #13

Damn. How many posts like this do you have now? Kingofalldems Nov 2016 #11

Why does that matter to you? MineralMan Nov 2016 #25

It matters because you are framing the issue. bigmonkey Nov 2016 #68

Many, and I stress that I do not mean all, diehard supporters Exilednight Nov 2016 #12

It's all about who is allowed to vote eleny Nov 2016 #14

Not when over 40% of eligible voters stay home. Exilednight Nov 2016 #18

I'm more concerned about all those people who didn't vote MineralMan Nov 2016 #30

Many people do not vote because they do not see a candidate Exilednight Nov 2016 #40

Yes, some do not vote because of that. MineralMan Nov 2016 #41

I have a friend at work who claims he never votes. His excuse? "All politicians are crooks". jonno99 Nov 2016 #63

I bet it's not all about apathy - which of course is one problem eleny Nov 2016 #46

I don't know. Minnesota had the #1 turnout this year, at about MineralMan Nov 2016 #48

If every state had 75% participation Clinton would be president elect right now, imo eleny Nov 2016 #49

Exactly. Time is moving on, and so must we. MineralMan Nov 2016 #26

no, that's just not true bigtree Nov 2016 #15

There were dozens of things that would have disqualified any other candidate. TwilightZone Nov 2016 #16

my experience in politics goes back to Watergate bigtree Nov 2016 #19

Yes! cilla4progress Nov 2016 #29

Thin what you're saying through to its logical end. Exilednight Nov 2016 #44

The less of a mandate he has, the better bhikkhu Nov 2016 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author Bob41213 Nov 2016 #20

as the transition crawls along,wonder if the twit has smacked anyone close to him yet. Sunlei Nov 2016 #21

This is ridiculous. Changing the votes and reversing the outcome isn't the only benefit kcr Nov 2016 #22

I don't think the OP expressed opposition to the idea of a recount citood Nov 2016 #35

The OP called it a waste of time. kcr Nov 2016 #70

The Constitution doesn't say anything about WHEN your high crimes had to have occurred jmowreader Nov 2016 #23

Exactly, so looking for ways to block him treestar Nov 2016 #61

This is a time to keep our powder dry, but be prepared to use it jmowreader Nov 2016 #64

There is a thing or two that could be done to prevent Lint Head Nov 2016 #27

Any good reason not to work cilla4progress Nov 2016 #28

On what fronts are you actively working? MineralMan Nov 2016 #31

I am cilla4progress Nov 2016 #37

Nobody has to pass any sort of muster with me. MineralMan Nov 2016 #38

OK, you bet. cilla4progress Nov 2016 #39

Our best option is that Turbineguy Nov 2016 #33

There IS a way to remove him from office. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 2016 #42

How about lets all sit back and do nothing but grumble. milestogo Nov 2016 #43

Damn you Bucky Nov 2016 #45

this is why we lose treestar Nov 2016 #47

Once the electoral college votes, then it is impossible to stop trump Gothmog Nov 2016 #50

Thank you ismnotwasm Nov 2016 #51

I appreciate that. Others are damning me over this. MineralMan Nov 2016 #54

Yep, Trump, will be the next president. Whatever happens after that, who knows at this stage ... n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #52

Good summary. Chances of any reversal are slim and none... CincyDem Nov 2016 #53

Well, some are already fighting Schumer and Pelosi here. MineralMan Nov 2016 #57

But they don't cut it BainsBane Nov 2016 #62

I happen to agree with this. IMHO the only viable option to stop Trump is #5 NWCorona Nov 2016 #55

The Republicans would never do this treestar Nov 2016 #60

(legitimate) recounts are not about TRump or Hillary; they are about the integrity of the vote. nt TheFrenchRazor Nov 2016 #67

I agree. Mike Niendorff Nov 2016 #71