Yeah maybe I am making too much of it….
The "We Should Have a Midterms 2018 Discussion Thread" Thread
ggw wrote:
You're such a drama queen.
you know I don't think that's really the case. I don't remember every following the news EVERY SINGLE DAY during the last 25 years of politics
this political era is unprecedented
There is just so much important news that goes on at a rapid fire pace
I feel its the shock and awe technique and it's working…pay attention to the silly dancing clown while we dismantle the structure and meaning of government as we know it
say what you will, but I don't think this is hyperbolic thinking at all, we have no other time in American history to compare this too…
Sidehatch wrote:ggw wrote:
You're such a drama queen.
you know I don't think that's really the case. I don't remember every following the news EVERY SINGLE DAY during the last 25 years of politics
this political era is unprecedented
There is just so much important news that goes on at a rapid fire pace
I feel its the shock and awe technique and it's working…pay attention to the silly dancing clown while we dismantle the structure and meaning of government as we know it
say what you will, but I don't think this is hyperbolic thinking at all, we have no other time in American history to compare this too…
My wife was just saying these exact same words right after out Thursday morning telework sex session this morning.
At least she wasn't complaining about the sex.
Space wrote:2018 Space Freely is a great vintage. Full bodied right out of the bottle.
My wife was just saying these exact same words right after out Thursday morning telework sex session this morning.
At least she wasn't complaining about the sex.
Julian, wrote:Space wrote:2018 Space Freely is a great vintage. Full bodied right out of the bottle.
My wife was just saying these exact same words right after out Thursday morning telework sex session this morning.
At least she wasn't complaining about the sex.
the collective on-brandness is killing me this morning. what a time to be alive.
I'm sorry but Republicans have no shame when it comes to making sure votes don't count
I just don't know how an American citizen can be a Republican and look themselves in the mirror and be ok with any limits on actual citizens making actual votes
who the fuk cares how long it takes or how difficult it is…we all get one vote* (I know there are some rules and I'm fine with that)
Arizona GOP sues to limit mail-in ballots in McSally-Sinema race
you can have your opinion on ANY topic you want….but when it comes to suppressing votes in any way (that are legal) it pisses me off than just about any other low down and dirty tactic the GOP uses
I just don't know how an American citizen can be a Republican and look themselves in the mirror and be ok with any limits on actual citizens making actual votes
who the fuk cares how long it takes or how difficult it is…we all get one vote* (I know there are some rules and I'm fine with that)
Arizona GOP sues to limit mail-in ballots in McSally-Sinema race
you can have your opinion on ANY topic you want….but when it comes to suppressing votes in any way (that are legal) it pisses me off than just about any other low down and dirty tactic the GOP uses
But they're indiscriminate, Sidehatch. They even suppressed their own vote when it came to Merrick Garland!
Democrats may pick up Arizona senate seat!
hutch wrote:
Democrats may pick up Arizona senate seat!
I guess Arizona Republicans should have stuck with Flake instead of going for a batshit Trumpster.
Well…still early
That green party candidate took enough votes for sinema to win. I love third parties…but only when it isn't so close
Of course Maricopa County makes the news
That county has been name dropped so many times I. The last decade
Although somewhat shocked to learn there are over 4 million people in Maricopa County
Of course Maricopa County makes the news
That county has been name dropped so many times I. The last decade
Although somewhat shocked to learn there are over 4 million people in Maricopa County
Doesn’t Arizona only have like 4-5 counties total?
so Florida…
If there is a recount …especially with the 70K absentee ballots found in Broward
Will Gillium be out of luck if its shown he won…since he already conceded
What is the precedent if someone concedes and then is shown to be the victor?
It is just crazy how 8Million votes get cast and both races are in the 40k difference
I have to disagree with hutch on the Ammendent #4 …
nearly 1.5 million people in Florida have completed felony sentences …now can vote
Thats about 9.2 percent of the voting-age population in Florida.
Ok I will 100% agree that's not a reliable voting block…but with those numbers …You just need 3-4% of them to vote to turn things blue
that's seems doable
If there is a recount …especially with the 70K absentee ballots found in Broward
Will Gillium be out of luck if its shown he won…since he already conceded
What is the precedent if someone concedes and then is shown to be the victor?
It is just crazy how 8Million votes get cast and both races are in the 40k difference
I have to disagree with hutch on the Ammendent #4 …
nearly 1.5 million people in Florida have completed felony sentences …now can vote
Thats about 9.2 percent of the voting-age population in Florida.
Ok I will 100% agree that's not a reliable voting block…but with those numbers …You just need 3-4% of them to vote to turn things blue
that's seems doable
hutch wrote:
Democrats may pick up Arizona senate seat!
jez…half a million ballots left to count
how can you call anything when there are that many outstanding…especially with this thin margin
Sidehatch wrote:You can't. Its a tossup.
how can you call anything when there are that many outstanding…especially with this thin margin
Where's Katherine Harris when you need her?
ggw wrote:
Where's Katherine Harris when you need her?
Haven't though about her for ages…surprised some news outlets aren't trying to track her down for commentary
Harris has not been very active in public life since retiring from politics….. and in 2017, after admitting she'd become "a near recluse"
this is interesting tidbit
Katherine Harris was portrayed by actress Laura Dern in the 2008 film Recount, which won Dern a Golden Globe for the role
Sidehatch wrote:
Will Gillium be out of luck if its shown he won…since he already conceded
What is the precedent if someone concedes and then is shown to be the victor?
concessions don't mean a damn thing. winner is determined by the vote count, regardless of any concessions (or lack thereof - doesn't matter if the loser doesn't concede, the winner is still the winner).
Seeing Scott lose would make me very happy but I am skeptical they will find that many votes for Nelson
Not sure why so many democrats seem to be so stupid in conceding
Not sure why so many democrats seem to be so stupid in conceding
sweetcell wrote:Sidehatch wrote:
Will Gillium be out of luck if its shown he won…since he already conceded
What is the precedent if someone concedes and then is shown to be the victor?
concessions don't mean a damn thing. winner is determined by the vote count, regardless of any concessions (or lack thereof - doesn't matter if the loser doesn't concede, the winner is still the winner).
GOOD
just read this too"A concession carries no legal weight. It is merely a tradition. The news media overplays the legal significance of a concession, which means nothing. "
fun fact
The first "concession telegram" occurred when William Jennings Bryan sent William McKinley two days after the 1896 US presidential election.