2016 US Presidential election thread - Page 53

vienna · 02-01-16, 03:27 PM

To quote Pete Townsend: "Here comes the new boss, same as the old boss"...

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STEED · 02-01-16, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

A simple question, perhaps not so simple after all.

What kind of domestic politics could the American expect if one of the Dem. candidates or the Rep. candidates wins Presidential election?

What kind of foreign policy, can we expect if one of the Dem. candidates or one of the Rep candidates win?

Markus

Prepare for WW3

Start WW3

Lets hope not.

mapuc · 02-01-16, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by STEED

Prepare for WW3

Start WW3

Lets hope not.

I have heard this, if Trump should win it will mean WW3, but what with the other Rep Candidate. ? Will The be more wars where USA is directly or indirectly involved ?

The same question goes for Hillary and the other Dem. Candidate.

Markus

STEED · 02-01-16, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

The same question goes for Hillary and the other Dem. Candidate.

Markus

I was reading some where in a news paper or magazine the Democrats would like another war and Hillary is all for it! But as I recall from the article they did not in any way prove their case, which makes you think media sensation article.

Jimbuna · 02-01-16, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

A simple question, perhaps not so simple after all.

What kind of domestic politics could the American expect if one of the Dem. candidates or the Rep. candidates wins Presidential election?

What kind of foreign policy, can we expect if one of the Dem. candidates or one of the Rep candidates win?

Markus

Far too early for that kind of speculation.

Heck.....some Americans aren't even sure what the policy of the current POTUS is.

razark · 02-01-16, 06:06 PM

If our side wins, domestic policy will get slightly better, but they will try and block any real improvement. Around the world, America will be universally loved, strong and powerful, and will dominate the economic scene.

If their side wins, they will do everything to make America the worst country in the world. Everything will go to hell in a handbasket as we blindly charge down the path to total destruction and ruin. America will be reviled on the world stage, and every other country will become a major superpower, with our help.

And I know this is completely accurate, because I've heard them saying the exact same thing!

Jimbuna · 02-01-16, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by razark

If our side wins, domestic policy will get slightly better, but they will try and block any real improvement. Around the world, America will be universally loved, strong and powerful, and will dominate the economic scene.

If their side wins, they will do everything to make America the worst country in the world. Everything will go to hell in a handbasket as we blindly charge down the path to total destruction and ruin. America will be reviled on the world stage, and every other country will become a major superpower, with our help.

And I know this is completely accurate, because I've heard them saying the exact same thing!

LOL

Sailor Steve · 02-01-16, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

I have heard this, if Trump should win it will mean WW3...

I remember people saying exactly the same thing about Ronald Reagan. The fact is that the President has limitations placed upon him that limit this sort of thing. Only Congress can declare war and Congress controls the money. We do manage to get involved in all sorts of "non-wars" that get a lot of our soldiers killed, but it happens no matter which side wins and it seems to have a mind of its own.

@ Razark: Very well put! And of course it goes all the way back to 1800: "If Jefferson is elected, murder, robbery, rape, adultery and incest will be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood and the nation black with crimes!"

August · 02-01-16, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

"If Jefferson is elected, murder, robbery, rape, adultery and incest will be openly taught and practiced, the air will be rent with the cries of the distressed, the soil will be soaked with blood and the nation black with crimes!"

Do you think they could actually see the future or did they just make a lucky guess?

Oberon · 02-01-16, 10:00 PM

Good news! Vermin Supreme is currently polling ahead of Jim Gilmore, bringing us ever closer to the day when every American will have a free pony.

Oberon · 02-01-16, 10:17 PM

Looks like O'Malley is dropping out, so that's a point to Neal, me, Bilge_rat and Becker67 at least.

Carson, meanwhile, has gone back to Florida to change his pants.

So far it seems that Cruz is going to take this one, with Clinton squeaking in a narrow victory over Saunders.

EDIT: And there goes Huckabee as well.

Dan D · 02-02-16, 06:21 AM

@Boss
Vot iss with Clinton and Sanders? We call it a draw here within the game? I have heard people had to throw the dice three times.

Do I get a point for Sanders? That should be fair if it is the same number of ecletic "electors".

Bilge_Rat · 02-02-16, 06:58 AM

Bush and Christie should drop out soon also, you can't survive with such low results.

Looks like the next GOP nominee will be either Cruz or Rubio.

AVGWarhawk · 02-02-16, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilge_Rat

Bush and Christie should drop out soon also, you can't survive with such low results.

Looks like the next GOP nominee will be either Cruz or Rubio.

Not necessarily. Iowa is not what I call representative of all. Each state has it's own demographics. Each candidate is seen differently from state to state. Much to early to call.

However, simply stating FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE and the age group 18-29 that 84% voted for Bernie(IA) tells me his campaign is going to ride that from state to state. Even the the Free State. :-) Reach as many young voters promising FREE and watch Bernie reach the WH.

Onkel Neal · 02-02-16, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan D

@Boss
Vot iss with Clinton and Sanders? We call it a draw here within the game? I have heard people had to throw the dice three times.

Do I get a point for Sanders? That should be fair if it is the same number of ecletic "electors".

The Democratic Party has not officially declared a winner or tie, but news reports seem to indicate that Clinton has a couple more delegates, and about .02 more votes. If that changes, the contest results will be updated.

http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/...ies/2016-02-01

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Hillary Clinton appeared to narrowly overtake Democratic rival Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Iowa, with all but one precinct reporting results by early Tuesday morning.

According to the Iowa Democratic Party (IDP), the former secretary of state received 699.57 state delegate equivalents, while Sanders was awarded 695.49. Results from Des Moines, the remaining precinct, were still trickling in on Tuesday, but it's not worth enough votes for Sanders to move to first place. There is no mechanism for a recount.

Still, the outcome was so close that IDP Chair Andy McGuire called the results a "virtual tie." (See the latest results here.)

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razark Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,725 Downloads: 393 Uploads: 12	If our side wins, domestic policy will get slightly better, but they will try and block any real improvement. Around the world, America will be universally loved, strong and powerful, and will dominate the economic scene. If their side wins, they will do everything to make America the worst country in the world. Everything will go to hell in a handbasket as we blindly charge down the path to total destruction and ruin. America will be reviled on the world stage, and every other country will become a major superpower, with our help. And I know this is completely accurate, because I've heard them saying the exact same thing! __________________ "Never ask a World War II history buff for a 'final solution' to your problem!"

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Looks like O'Malley is dropping out, so that's a point to Neal, me, Bilge_rat and Becker67 at least. Carson, meanwhile, has gone back to Florida to change his pants. So far it seems that Cruz is going to take this one, with Clinton squeaking in a narrow victory over Saunders. EDIT: And there goes Huckabee as well. Last edited by Oberon; 02-01-16 at 10:36 PM.

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Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	@Boss Vot iss with Clinton and Sanders? We call it a draw here within the game? I have heard people had to throw the dice three times. Do I get a point for Sanders? That should be fair if it is the same number of ecletic "electors". __________________

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Bilge_Rat Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: standing watch... Posts: 3,793 Downloads: 344 Uploads: 0	Bush and Christie should drop out soon also, you can't survive with such low results. Looks like the next GOP nominee will be either Cruz or Rubio. __________________

02-01-16, 10:00 PM	#790
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Good news! Vermin Supreme is currently polling ahead of Jim Gilmore, bringing us ever closer to the day when every American will have a free pony.