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TheFrenchRazor

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

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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