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2016 Postmortem

Betty Karlson

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14. That backlash... it will be massive.

Reply to MrChuck (Original post)

Wed Feb 24, 2016, 05:29 PM

Feb 2016

It will shrink the USA to a second-tier power. Superpowers are a matter of consent, not bullying and blustering. Surely we have learned that lesson from the utterly failed Bush doctrine?

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If you're nervous about a Hillary Clinton presidency, relax. [View all] MrChuck Feb 2016 OP

This constant denigrating of the candidates is bullshit. Whoever becomes the Democratic nominee I still_one Feb 2016 #1

There is no such denigration MrChuck Feb 2016 #4

Trump's negatives are even higher, Senor Chuck DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2016 #16

Chuck I was referring to both sides sniping each other on electibility still_one Feb 2016 #17

.... LexVegas Feb 2016 #2

I make it a habit never to follow the observational preferences of fools. Agnosticsherbet Feb 2016 #3

Thanks for your reply MrChuck Feb 2016 #5

Your the one that said "any fool can see." It would be better to say even the average voter can Agnosticsherbet Feb 2016 #11

So only fools will vote her in, eh? randome Feb 2016 #6

I refuse to acknowledge that your comment MrChuck Feb 2016 #9

Well, the 'any fool can see that' was inartfully phrased, IMO. randome Feb 2016 #12

Totally agree pdsimdars Feb 2016 #7

Except they Don't say that-In fact, 18 out of last 20 Polls say Clinton Would Beat Trump Stallion Feb 2016 #13

K&R SheenaR Feb 2016 #8

"Nervous" at the prospect? NorthCarolina Feb 2016 #10

That backlash... it will be massive. Betty Karlson Feb 2016 #14

What makes you the guru of who is voting for who and who will doc03 Feb 2016 #15

And now MrChuck Feb 2016 #21

Trump has a disapproval rating of 57% MaggieD Feb 2016 #18

100% Correct MrChuck Matariki Feb 2016 #19

Oh, any FOOL can see the Trump and Bernie are the "IT" candidates, eh? Nonhlanhla Feb 2016 #20

Clearly MrChuck Feb 2016 #22