2016 US Presidential Elections | Trump Wins

[Arruda]

So the people in Trump's reddit were right and the people in here were wrong. I feel like a fool. I was reading them with such an air of superiority thinking "how can these idiots still believe they'll win".

I think we all need to take a look at ourselves from time to time.

 

[do.ob]

From what I saw he run very heavily on "crooked Hillary" and he actually claimed he'd have her prosecuted, even today people at the event were chanting "lock her up", so I'm wondering if something dawned on the people who truly believe in everything he said when the first words of his speech were praise for Clinton.

 

[podurban2]

Makes sense the Cuban American vote is probably why Florida's was so high.

Cubans count as Latinos and they mostly vote Republican. Obama opening dialogue with Cuba would have further driven that vote to R's.

Indeed.

 

[VorZakone]

Can all the experts shut the feck up now.

 

[Raoul]

But once a party start whipping exercise, the senate have to follow isn't it?

No one has to follow it. Each member of Congress can vote as they please, although they usually galvanize around party policies.

 

[Utdstar01]

Guys...what the feck? I went to bed last night with everyone seemingly sure of a Clinton win at the point Florida had 85% votes in and I've just woke up to this!!

 

[podurban2]

So when will the riots in CA begin?

 

[DWelbz19]

Sticking the house on Honey G after this

 

[K2K]

I think Bernie Sanders would have won this.

The Democrats should never have gone for Clinton. That was what lost them the vote.

 

[pjaya]

No one has to follow it. Each member of Congress can vote as they please, although they usually galvanize around party policies.

Ok thanks
Keep the faith hope next time he will be out

 

[Billy Blaggs]

I think Bernie Sanders would have won this.

The Democrats should never have gone for Clinton. That was what lost them the vote.

I said that too

 

[podurban2]

Might deactivate Facebook for a while, it's just riddled with people who are triggered. It's a democracy, ffs.

 

[rimaldo]

I'm pretty shocked and disappointed that Hillary didn't talk to her crowd. Its pretty unprecedented.

it's that kind of thing that let this happen, tbh. she's not a good person and is/was just as unfit to lead as trump.

 

[pjaya]

You won't necessarily have every Republican voting on every issue put forward, it's obviously more ideal to have a Hose and Senate majority, but it's no guarantee you'll be able to pass just anything.

The affordable health care act will be straight out the window however.

Thanks

 

[Jerch]

Go Trump!!!

 

[Keeps It tidy]

So the people in Trump's reddit were right and the people in here were wrong. I feel like a fool. I was reading them with such an air of superiority thinking "how can these idiots still believe they'll win".

I think we all need to take a look at ourselves from time to time.

Bill Mitchell is suddenly Nostradamus.

 

[x42bn6]

Even though the Congress and President will be Republican, there is no guarantee they will always agree on policy. And that's not to mention the Democrats who will surely consolidate to push back on certain Trump policies.

2018 is going to be an absolute bloodbath for the Democrats, who never do well in mid-terms to begin with anyway. By that point, it's going to be closer to the UK Parliament after the next election - token opposition by Labour (Democrats in the US). And 2020 looks awful for the Democrats too - if Hillary is the best "standard" candidate, how is an inferior one going to win? Kanye West is probably the best choice for 2020 if Trump is anything to go by.

Even if they don't agree, look at how the Tea Party Caucus made life difficult for moderate Republicans and Paul Ryan - they will be emboldened by this. Republicans will largely fall-in line, offering maybe minor amendments or demands at most. Some, like Rand Paul, may stick to their principles, but quite frankly there are not many of those in the GOP. Look at what happened to John McCain!

 

[crappycraperson]

@Raoul - New thread for post election reactions? Maybe lock this one and a move to classics

 

[Raoul]

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[The Firestarter]

Did that Wang fella eat a bug yet?

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Might deactivate Facebook for a while, it's just riddled with people who are triggered. It's a democracy, ffs.

By 'triggered' do you just mean are acting all hysterical?

 

[Raoul]

@Raoul - New thread for post election reactions? Maybe lock this one and a move to classics

Sure thing. Coming up in a bit.

 

[Miscemayl]

Sorry one genuine question
Since GOP with president senate house control meaning whatever laws they pass will be much easier now?

Is there any check and balance?

No, pretty much green light for all Republican agendas...

 

[McUnited]

It's not opinion hombre, it's the sense of decency, mutual respect and understanding and actually knowing shit. Piss off to Breitbart.com, you are ruining the child killing grandmothers election win for us.

Comiserations on this historic day. I hope your anger will subside soon.
May Trump be a great president!

 

[Billy Blaggs]

Guys...what the feck? I went to bed last night with everyone seemingly sure of a Clinton win at the point Florida had 85% votes in and I've just woke up to this!!

I don't fecking know mate. I went to bed in tears with my disabled lawyer cousin in years as well. I'm back up and just drinking again. This is such shit. America you're a bunch of morons (not you guys on this site)

 

[K2K]

So the people in Trump's reddit were right and the people in here were wrong. I feel like a fool. I was reading them with such an air of superiority thinking "how can these idiots still believe they'll win".

I think we all need to take a look at ourselves from time to time.

It was the same for Brexit actually.

Thr Caf thought it would never happen, yet it did. I think the majority views on here are actually the minority views today in global politics

 

[SwansonsTache]

Largely left leaning Assange will probably be thrilled about David Duke's support...

 

[McUnited]

Just realised it was you who said this.

The fecking irony "I don't like you disagreeing with me so you're an echo chamber and I'm leaving". Come on...

Comiserations on this historic day. I hope your anger will subside soon.
May Trump be a great president!

 

[podurban2]

By 'triggered' do you just mean are acting all hysterical?

Yes, and for instance claiming "if you voted Trump you are not my friend". Some calling America Dumbfeckistan. OTT.

 

[Annihilate Now!]

... Just woke up. I can't believe it.

 

[McUnited]

Yes, when you're argument revolves around a set of extremely stupid points, nobody is going to take you seriously.

Having an opposing view is fine, but back it up with something more solid than whatever it is you came up with.

Comiserations on this historic day. I hope your anger will subside soon.
May Trump be a great president!

 

[ha_rooney]

Unbelievable.

 

[McUnited]

That's a shame, I'd genuinely like to hear what kind of policies he has on protecting christian values. When you're finished wiping give it another go

Comiserations on this historic day. I hope your anger will subside soon.
May Trump be a great president!

 

[Snowjoe]

Why do so many people think Sanders would have won? Surely there's no way someone that far left would have a hope of winning an election in America?

 

[McUnited]

I like @McUnited. He just wants Trump because he'll grab Christian values from their pussy (in a secular state), nominate justices like Scalia, and prefers crazy yanks being able to get whatever guns they want in order to kill each other. Hey what is wrong with that, at least he doesn't lie like the crazy grandma...

Comiserations on this historic day. I hope your anger will subside soon.
May Trump be a great president!

 

[Raoul]

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[Classical Mechanic]

Why do so many people think Sanders would have won? Surely there's no way someone that far left would have a hope of winning an election in America?

Exactly what I was thinking.

 

[Keeps It tidy]

It was the same for Brexit actually.

Thr Caf thought it would never happen, yet it did. I think the majority views on here are actually the minority views today in global politics

To be fair the RNC and Trump's campaign did not think they would win either.

 

[bazalini]

Classic Baz

U laughing still??????

I called it a month ago

 

[Keeps It tidy]

Exactly what I was thinking.

The same polls saying Sanders would have beaten Trump were the same polls that have predicting Clinton's win this whole time.