US Politics/2016 Election Pick Your Poison Master Thread

[David Smith]

Nobody. Knowing Clinton and listening to Trump was very compelling for this decision.

[David Smith]

They say the S&P has a great track record being an indicator for the election results in the past 10 elections. When it's up it's a sign for the incumbent party, and when it's down in the week preceding the election the newcomer tends to win. The S&P was down a week straight, but is up over 2% today. Clinton's numbers surged today correspondingly. Very interesting.

[Freddie]

To @Dan and the other undecideds. I just wanted to share the following personal thoughts on the eve of the election. I will probably regret posting this but here goes.

I was undecided for a long time too. But Trump helped me decide. I can't pinpoint at what moment it really crystalized for me but there came a point when I realized that as the GOP candidate, which I view as the lesser of two evils in America right now (R vs D), he didn't even have to earn my vote. All he had to do was NOT lose my vote.

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

Does that mean that Hillary earned my vote? Not really. But DJT not only "earned" that I should not vote for him but that I should actively vote to stop him, which practically speaking means a vote for HRC. (Add to that the fact that I live in a swing state, the responsibility is even more clear.)

Throughout history, G-d has used wackos and weirdos and all sorts of deeply defective people as heads of state. Sometimes it even comes out good for the Jews, as in the case of DJT's forerunner, the tipish with the beauty contests, otherwise known as Achashverosh. But you know the difference? These wackos were kings, which means they inherited their title (or won it in battle.) They weren't democratically elected.

So, do I think that G-d can use a wacko like DJT for good? Yes, I do. But that is different than using my free choice to take part in his election. Should DJT become POTUS that is divine providence. However, my vote is my free choice.

[Emkay]

All he had to do was NOT lose my vote.

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

curious as to which times. Can you give me a couple?

[lubaby]

Add a Poll. Let's see if DDF "picked the winner".

[sams]

To @Dan and the other undecideds. I just wanted to share the following personal thoughts on the eve of the election. I will probably regret posting this but here goes.

I was undecided for a long time too. But Trump helped me decide. I can't pinpoint at what moment it really crystalized for me but there came a point when I realized that as the GOP candidate, which I view as the lesser of two evils in America right now (R vs D), he didn't even have to earn my vote. All he had to do was NOT lose my vote.

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

Does that mean that Hillary earned my vote? Not really. But DJT not only "earned" that I should not vote for him but that I should actively vote to stop him, which practically speaking means a vote for HRC. (Add to that the fact that I live in a swing state, the responsibility is even more clear.)

Throughout history, G-d has used wackos and weirdos and all sorts of deeply defective people as heads of state. Sometimes it even comes out good for the Jews, as in the case of DJT's forerunner, the tipish with the beauty contests, otherwise known as Achashverosh. But you know the difference? These wackos were kings, which means they inherited their title (or won it in battle.) They weren't democratically elected.

So, do I think that G-d can use a wacko like DJT for good? Yes, I do. But that is different than using my free choice to take part in his election. Should DJT become POTUS that is divine providence. However, my vote is my free choice.

You by the Hillary rally now?

[ExGingi]

They say the S&P has a great track record being an indicator for the election results in the past 10 elections. When it's up it's a sign for the incumbent party, and when it's down in the week preceding the election the newcomer tends to win. The S&P was down a week straight, but is up over 2% today. Clinton's numbers surged today correspondingly. Very interesting.

I would say that it might be a good time to take a contrarian bet, as the odds are definitely uneven.

[ExGingi]

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

Specifically, how did he lose you? Please post here: http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=67751.0

[jungarmtl]

To @Dan and the other undecideds. I just wanted to share the following personal thoughts on the eve of the election. I will probably regret posting this but here goes.

I was undecided for a long time too. But Trump helped me decide. I can't pinpoint at what moment it really crystalized for me but there came a point when I realized that as the GOP candidate, which I view as the lesser of two evils in America right now (R vs D), he didn't even have to earn my vote. All he had to do was NOT lose my vote.

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

Does that mean that Hillary earned my vote? Not really. But DJT not only "earned" that I should not vote for him but that I should actively vote to stop him, which practically speaking means a vote for HRC. (Add to that the fact that I live in a swing state, the responsibility is even more clear.)

Throughout history, G-d has used wackos and weirdos and all sorts of deeply defective people as heads of state. Sometimes it even comes out good for the Jews, as in the case of DJT's forerunner, the tipish with the beauty contests, otherwise known as Achashverosh. But you know the difference? These wackos were kings, which means they inherited their title (or won it in battle.) They weren't democratically elected.

So, do I think that G-d can use a wacko like DJT for good? Yes, I do. But that is different than using my free choice to take part in his election. Should DJT become POTUS that is divine providence. However, my vote is my free choice.

be ready to open borders as bill promised and to lots of refugees as hillary promiised

[Freddie]

To those who are asking when he lost my vote, I just want to clarify that if you want to debate whether or not I was legitimately turned off, it's not up for debate because it's not an objective fact, it's just my personal, subjective reaction. You don't have to have the same reaction.

But if you are sincerely asking, then I would say that it probably happened during the debates with these two sentences: "You'd be in jail," and "I'll keep you in suspense." Again, it's just my personal reaction, but I found that unacceptable and worthy of being actively voted against.

[ExGingi]

But if you are sincerely asking, then I would say that it probably happened during the debates with these two sentences: "You'd be in jail," and "I'll keep you in suspense." Again, it's just my personal reaction, but I found that unacceptable and worthy of being actively voted against.

Regardless of whether I agree or disagree with your opinion, it is definitely a valid one, and your candidness is appreciated.

[zale]

To @Dan and the other undecideds. I just wanted to share the following personal thoughts on the eve of the election. I will probably regret posting this but here goes.

I was undecided for a long time too. But Trump helped me decide. I can't pinpoint at what moment it really crystalized for me but there came a point when I realized that as the GOP candidate, which I view as the lesser of two evils in America right now (R vs D), he didn't even have to earn my vote. All he had to do was NOT lose my vote.

But he did. Over and over. And I came to a point where I had to say "ad kan."

Does that mean that Hillary earned my vote? Not really. But DJT not only "earned" that I should not vote for him but that I should actively vote to stop him, which practically speaking means a vote for HRC. (Add to that the fact that I live in a swing state, the responsibility is even more clear.)

Throughout history, G-d has used wackos and weirdos and all sorts of deeply defective people as heads of state. Sometimes it even comes out good for the Jews, as in the case of DJT's forerunner, the tipish with the beauty contests, otherwise known as Achashverosh. But you know the difference? These wackos were kings, which means they inherited their title (or won it in battle.) They weren't democratically elected.

So, do I think that G-d can use a wacko like DJT for good? Yes, I do. But that is different than using my free choice to take part in his election. Should DJT become POTUS that is divine providence. However, my vote is my free choice.

For whatever it is you think about Trump and how he might hurt this country, understand that the Democrats have been planning for quite some time now to grant citizenship to 11 million illegal immigrants. All it takes is an executive order by president Clinton, followed by a Supreme Court 5-4 ruling.

Every single state in this country will turn blue, and you will never again have a chance to vote Republican. This is what ultimately motivates me to hold my nose and vote for Trump.

[Toasted]

Don't need to concern myself with that.

If the elections would have a downvoting option where instead of adding a vote to someone, you get to rob a vote from the greater of the 2 evils, would any of you aristocrats participate?

Sorry op. Thread is derailed anyways.

[JTZ]

Every single state in this country will turn blue, and you will never again have a chance to vote Republican. This is what ultimately motivates me to hold my nose and vote for Trump.

So you are going to vote for someone that is going to make it harder for republicans to get elected?

[JTZ]

If the elections would have a downvoting option where instead of adding a vote to someone, you get to rob a vote from the greater of the 2 evils, would any of you aristocrats participate?

Sorry op. Thread is derailed anyways.

Nice try but the answer is the same. 

[Freddie]

So you are going to vote for someone that is going to make it harder for republicans to get elected?

You're referring to what will happen in the event that the Ds grant citizenship to millions of illegals?

[aygart]

One post per vote?

[elit]

Neither. I live in a state where my vote doesn't count so I have no reason to actively vote for ppl that I don't believe should b president

[JTZ]

You're referring to what will happen in the event that the Ds grant citizenship to millions of illegals?

Those millions are not all D's. I can guarantee you after this election many more will be D's because of Trumps rhetoric. That will make it harder for R's to get elected.

[ExGingi]

For whatever it is you think about Trump and how he might hurt this country, understand that the Democrats have been planning for quite some time now to grant citizenship to 11 million illegal immigrants. All it takes is an executive order by president Clinton, followed by a Supreme Court 5-4 ruling.

Every single state in this country will turn blue, and you will never again have a chance to vote Republican. This is what ultimately motivates me to hold my nose and vote for Trump.

Unfortunately, in Brooklyn, NY your vote will make no difference.