*Official 2020 Election Thread*

[JustinCharge 2,397]

One thing a lot of people do not know is that Obama was not a popular president.  In fact, he spent a large amount of time under 50% approval.  Biden probably would as well.

[dogcows 1,030]

14 minutes ago, JustinCharge said:

One thing a lot of people do not know is that Obama was not a popular president.  In fact, he spent a large amount of time under 50% approval.  Biden probably would as well.

He was popular on Election Day - that’s all that matters.

[dogcows 1,030]

On 12/5/2020 at 1:21 PM, 5-Points said:

Well you clearly don't believe in the vision of America that the founders put together. They knew the EC was essential for avoiding mob rule. 

And if you want to take a glance at an electoral map, you'll see that the majority of the United States feel differently than you. 

The will of the people in 10 states shouldn't outweigh the will of the people in the other 40. 

This shows an ignorance of history. It had NOTHING to do with “mob rule” as you suggest:

https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention

States are more important than people? If everybody except 2 people moved out of North Dakota, they’d still get 2 senators. What about people in DC who are American citizens but don’t get a senator, while states with lower populations than DC get 2? Our system is pretty good, but there’s room for improvement.

Abraham Lincoln said “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” - not government of the states, by the states, for the states.

[JustinCharge 2,397]

11 minutes ago, dogcows said:

He was popular on Election Day - that’s all that matters.

hmm, tell that to Nixon.

[dogcows 1,030]

On 12/5/2020 at 1:46 PM, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

"I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation under God, indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all".

The U.S. is a Democratic Republic. It is not a Direct democracy, but rather a representative democracy. People vote for people to represent their interests. So both sides are right: we are a republic and a democracy,

[dogcows 1,030]

Just now, JustinCharge said:

hmm, tell that to Nixon.

He resigned. His decision.

[lickin_starfish 1,937]

https://mobile.twitter.com/robbhurstCPA/status/1335557576587665408

[Fireballer 2,642]

Rigged!

[Fireballer 2,642]

Like I've said, Dem or Republicans, hang the cheaters high.

 

[5-Points 3,530]

1 hour ago, dogcows said:

This shows an ignorance of history. It had NOTHING to do with “mob rule” as you suggest:

https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention

States are more important than people? If everybody except 2 people moved out of North Dakota, they’d still get 2 senators. What about people in DC who are American citizens but don’t get a senator, while states with lower populations than DC get 2? Our system is pretty good, but there’s room for improvement.

Abraham Lincoln said “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” - not government of the states, by the states, for the states.

:Yawn:

This is the UNITED STATES of America. 

Not the United People of America.

States get Senators. DC isn't a state. There's reasons for that history boy. 

Also, from your link...

 "Second, they feared a headstrong “democratic mob” steering the country astray."

 

[Reality 3,121]

6 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

:Yawn:

This is the UNITED STATES of America. 

Not the United People of America.

States get Senators. DC isn't a state. There's reasons for that history boy. 

Also, from your link...

 "Second, they feared a headstrong “democratic mob” steering the country astray."

 

Well, he tried.

[5-Points 3,530]

11 minutes ago, Reality said:

Well, he tried.

You'd think he'd at least peruse his own link before posting it. Especially after calling somebody ignorant for stating something that his link corroborates

What a maroon.

 

[jerryskids 6,797]

32 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

You'd think he'd at least peruse his own link before posting it. Especially after calling somebody ignorant for stating something that his link corroborates

What a maroon.

 

Imagine how easy it would be for liberals to steal a national election if they could just go to a blue stronghold or two and jack up the votes.  At least with the current method they need to work to cheat.  

[dogcows 1,030]

55 minutes ago, 5-Points said:

:Yawn:

This is the UNITED STATES of America. 

Not the United People of America.

States get Senators. DC isn't a state. There's reasons for that history boy. 

Also, from your link...

 "Second, they feared a headstrong “democratic mob” steering the country astray."

 

Typical. Read the first couple paragraphs until you see something that agrees with your opinion, then stop reading. Just one camp within the founders had that view. In the end, it had mostly to do with slavery. Southern states didn’t want to give slaves voting rights, but a popular vote for president would mean they would get crushed by the north who had higher population of non-slaves. So they counted slaves as 3/5 of a person for purposes of determining the population of a state, and then that state got electors corresponding to that number.

 

[Mike Honcho 5,279]

18 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Typical. Read the first couple paragraphs until you see something that agrees with your opinion, then stop reading. Just one camp within the founders had that view. In the end, it had mostly to do with slavery. Southern states didn’t want to give slaves voting rights, but a popular vote for president would mean they would get crushed by the north who had higher population of non-slaves. So they counted slaves as 3/5 of a person for purposes of determining the population of a state, and then that state got electors corresponding to that number.

 

I've tried to explain this multiple times before.  

[5-Points 3,530]

2 hours ago, dogcows said:

This shows an ignorance of history. It had NOTHING to do with “mob rule” as you suggest:

https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention

States are more important than people? If everybody except 2 people moved out of North Dakota, they’d still get 2 senators. What about people in DC who are American citizens but don’t get a senator, while states with lower populations than DC get 2? Our system is pretty good, but there’s room for improvement.

Abraham Lincoln said “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” - not government of the states, by the states, for the states.

 

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 Second, they feared a headstrong “democratic mob” steering the country astray.

You lose. 

 

[5-Points 3,530]

30 minutes ago, jerryskids said:

Imagine how easy it would be for liberals to steal a national election if they could just go to a blue stronghold or two and jack up the votes.  At least with the current method they need to work to cheat.  

[TheNewGirl 1,491]

Look at CA, you will see where the nation is headed

https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/12/06/biden-taps-sacramento-native-mcclatchy-hs-grad-xavier-becerra-to-head-health-and-human-services/?fbclid=IwAR0sBFFBOlp0NQdgMdpS0pc3-rAGmGKIn3qdzDfupoo3limBbqsudXIUo0Y
 

 

 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,432]

5 hours ago, dogcows said:

This shows an ignorance of history. It had NOTHING to do with “mob rule” as you suggest:

https://www.history.com/news/electoral-college-founding-fathers-constitutional-convention

States are more important than people? If everybody except 2 people moved out of North Dakota, they’d still get 2 senators. What about people in DC who are American citizens but don’t get a senator, while states with lower populations than DC get 2? Our system is pretty good, but there’s room for improvement.

Abraham Lincoln said “that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth” - not government of the states, by the states, for the states.

Abraham Lincoln neither wrote nor signed the constitution. HTH 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,432]

When California became a state and had no people they got 2 Senators. Things change.  But liberals are immature children that want it their way now. I wish some of them would tell us what they would do with super majorities if they had them?  Any of. you sky screamers want to let the rest of us in on the great plans? 

[OB1 33]

11 hours ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Wiffle is having a very tough time coming to grips with the  fraud. The end of the innocence.  Poor kid. 

You are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Biden won, you are in a cult, and your dear leader is a fraud, a crook, and a traitor. Poor guy. 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,432]

Just now, OB1 said:

You are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Biden won, you are in a cult, and your dear leader is a fraud, a crook, and a traitor. Poor guy. 

Lay off the crack skippy. I conceded Nov. 4. 

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,350]

3 minutes ago, OB1 said:

You are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Biden won, you are in a cult, and your dear leader is a fraud, a crook, and a traitor. Poor guy. 

But your side isn’t a cult. 

[shorepatrol 1,870]

 

[dogcows 1,030]

6 minutes ago, shorepatrol said:

 

Twitter flagged this as a lie, but let me guess: Twitter is just part of the conspiracy against the red-hat cult leader? I also liked it that he said Trump increased his support among black people by 50%. That is accurate. 2 black people voted for Trump in 2016 and 3 did this time.

[Utilit99 4,099]

16 minutes ago, OB1 said:

You are having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that Biden won, you are in a cult, and your dear leader is a fraud, a crook, and a traitor. Poor guy. 

 says what?

[Hawkeye21 2,399]

11 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

But your side isn’t a cult. 

Anti-Trump consists of a variety of people. You’ll have to be more specific when you say, “Your side.”  There are more people who are against him than support him. 

[shorepatrol 1,870]

1 minute ago, dogcows said:

Twitter flagged this as a lie

[Utilit99 4,099]

5 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Twitter flagged this as a lie, but let me guess: Twitter is just part of the conspiracy against the red-hat cult leader? I also liked it that he said Trump increased his support among black people by 50%. That is accurate. 2 black people voted for Trump in 2016 and 3 did this time.

I wonder why the twit never flags liberal comments? Could it be political bias? Hmmm... 

[MDC 7,426]

12 minutes ago, shorepatrol said:

 

Incredibly cringey.

[Reality 3,121]

7 minutes ago, dogcows said:

Twitter flagged this as a lie, but let me guess: Twitter is just part of the conspiracy against the red-hat cult leader? I also liked it that he said Trump increased his support among black people by 50%. That is accurate. 2 black people voted for Trump in 2016 and 3 did this time.

[dogcows 1,030]

2 minutes ago, Utilit99 said:

I wonder why the twit never flags liberal comments? Could it be political bias? Hmmm... 

They aren’t flagging content based on political persuasion. They are flagging lies. Perhaps if one sees the leader of their political party getting flagged for lying constantly, they might want to vote in new party leadership? Nope, just double down and support the liar and loser no matter what. Imagine if football teams were run like this. Your team goes 0-16 but the coach tweets they won the super bowl and the fans throw a celebration. That’s what is happening with the cult of Trump right now. Whatever happened to consequences for losing and asking for a better candidate next time?

[shorepatrol 1,870]

Just now, dogcows said:

They aren’t flagging content based on political persuasion.

[Reality 3,121]

This new guy is awesome..

[Utilit99 4,099]

4 minutes ago, dogcows said:

They aren’t flagging content based on political persuasion. 

Your lack of knowledge doesn't allow a sensible person to get past this first sentence. So, you wasted your time typing all that other crap out. Whatever it said...

[Hardcore troubadour 15,432]

3 minutes ago, dogcows said:

They aren’t flagging content based on political persuasion. They are flagging lies. Perhaps if one sees the leader of their political party getting flagged for lying constantly, they might want to vote in new party leadership? Nope, just double down and support the liar and loser no matter what. Imagine if football teams were run like this. Your team goes 0-16 but the coach tweets they won the super bowl and the fans throw a celebration. That’s what is happening with the cult of Trump right now. Whatever happened to consequences for losing and asking for a better candidate next time?

This chick sounds like a teenager. 

[dogcows 1,030]

Just now, Utilit99 said:

Your lack of knowledge doesn't allow a sensible person to get past this first sentence. So, you wasted your time typing all that other crap out.

Enlighten me. Is Twitter part of a vast anti-conservative conspiracy?

[Utilit99 4,099]

1 minute ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

This chick sounds like a teenager. 

An uneducated 15 year old pregant fat chick.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,432]

Just now, dogcows said:

Enlighten me. Is Twitter part of a vast anti-conservative conspiracy?

 Cant they just be liberals with an obvious bias and not part of a conspiracy? 

[Reality 3,121]

It's all starting to make sense.