US Gen. Election Thread FINALE - Votegeddon

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I'm not sure I'd say he is pro-life. Nor that his justices will hold pro-life positions.

We'll have to see what he's got in hand. I would be surprised though if he re-nominates Garland.

It would be a genius move and would reassure millions.

Yea. Garland is the type of fellow who doesn't cause much trouble.

He's no Sonia Sotomayor, but he ain't a Scalia either. He's somewhere in the middle.

[Lady Scylla]

It probably helps that pretty much everyone I know hates Hillary so they didn't much care when I voted for someone other than her.

It probably doesn't help that most of the people I know were pro Hilary. A good chunk of them have made third party voters the scapegoat in this election.

I'm not. You're all to blame for this, you've all lost your fucking minds. Trump, Third Party, Hillary -- it doesn't matter which side you chose, everyone's being shitty towards each other or hurting each other. I'm more ashamed to be an American sharing a country with such people than I am over who you voted for.

[Ifreann]

If he's a con, if we don't know what he'll do, then surely it doesn't matter what he gives two cares about(is that really a thing people say?), he'll do whatever he thinks will further his con. In fact, if he doesn't care about abortion, doesn't that make it more likely that he'll ban abortion if he thinks it'll get him a second term or whatever?

He doesn't have to now. He's in office, he can basically do what he wants. The worst that can happen to him is he disagrees with his party and that jams everything. He could do what you described, but again, I don't think he cares enough about that issue. He only really brought it up in the first place because he was asked, and even then he gave mainly no-answers. I don't see him doing very much at least in this issue. I don't know about most anything else.

So if Republicans in Congress get some anti-abortion or anti-LGBT amendments into the Build The Wall Act 2017, will Trump refuse to sign?

[Soldati Senza Confini]

People try to kill every president. It would be more shocking if someone didn't try to kill him.

This time though I think it will be a hugely publicized event, and it might divide the country more, or unite it.

Not sure.

[Lady Scylla]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

Are you sure they were your friend in the first place?

6 years down the drain in a day -- yes.

[Spirit of Hope]

I'm sorry to hear that. I've had some relationships strained because I voted third party. It isn't fun when people can't seperate polotics from friendship.

That's the problem. First one completely cut ties with me after telling me I was what was wrong with my country (She's Canadian). And now this one (American.)

Just curious, how are you what's wrong with America? I always feel people who say that don't really understand what american is all about.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

It probably doesn't help that most of the people I know were pro Hilary. A good chunk of them have made third party voters the scapegoat in this election.

I'm not. You're all to blame for this, you've all lost your fucking minds. Trump, Third Party, Hillary -- it doesn't matter which side you chose, everyone's being shitty towards each other or hurting each other. I'm more ashamed to be an American sharing a country with such people than I am over who you voted for.

Umm... me?!

I've done nothing...

[Washington Resistance Army]

It probably doesn't help that most of the people I know were pro Hilary. A good chunk of them have made third party voters the scapegoat in this election.

I'm not. You're all to blame for this, you've all lost your fucking minds. Trump, Third Party, Hillary -- it doesn't matter which side you chose, everyone's being shitty towards each other or hurting each other. I'm more ashamed to be an American sharing a country with such people than I am over who you voted for.

I don't think I'm being shitty to others

The only person I've really grown to dislike this election was someone who attacked me personally and not my politics.

[Jerzylvania]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

Sounds like they weren't real friends in the first place. Still, I'm sorry they've inflicted their false judgement against your freedom of choice.

[Lady Scylla]

I'm not. You're all to blame for this, you've all lost your fucking minds. Trump, Third Party, Hillary -- it doesn't matter which side you chose, everyone's being shitty towards each other or hurting each other. I'm more ashamed to be an American sharing a country with such people than I am over who you voted for.

Umm... me?!

I've done nothing...

In general, don't mean people individually here. Those that are fanning the flames, very much so.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

I'm sorry to hear that.

[The Mesozoic Era]

All of our leaders have called for a peaceful transition of power, and people are still fighting out in the streets over this. I hope this is just temporary and not a sign of more to come.

[The Portland Territory]

I haven't lost any friends, but rather I have made new enemies. And not just here

Also, my condolences Scylia. These things shouldn't of had to happen

You may have a lot of new enemies. I'm not one of them.

I respect Trump supporters. I just hope you guys don't get too disappointed.

I was just thinking not too long ago, and I cannot shake the feeling, and I hope I am wrong, that Trump might end up in the middle of a assassination attempt either from someone in the far left, or the far right.

Again, I hope I am wrong, but I don't put it past. He's won a divisive election, and further, I know he won't keep many of his promises on the campaign trail, so the right will be justifiably pissed, while Pence is a relative nobody who conforms better to the right's agenda.

They're mostly the die-hard liberals at my school, but that's it really. Barely any here.

Anyways, I dont think I'm going to be disappointed. If I am, well, then I dont know what. I know who I am politically now, I just hope that Trump can deliver on his promises.

[Lady Scylla]

That's the problem. First one completely cut ties with me after telling me I was what was wrong with my country (She's Canadian). And now this one (American.)

Just curious, how are you what's wrong with America? I always feel people who say that don't really understand what american is all about.

I'm a Centrist, and pragmatic. I don't vote, nor endorse any party over the other. I chose Hillary over Trump.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

I'm not. You're all to blame for this, you've all lost your fucking minds. Trump, Third Party, Hillary -- it doesn't matter which side you chose, everyone's being shitty towards each other or hurting each other. I'm more ashamed to be an American sharing a country with such people than I am over who you voted for.

I don't think I'm being shitty to others

The only person I've really grown to dislike this election was someone who attacked me personally and not my politics.

Don't worry, I dislike everyone's politics, including yours. I mean... erm... you know...

Seriously though, we can disagree on politics, but I'm not going to seriously insult someone's character over it.

[Patridam]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

That's odd. I've had no shortage of people hate me for voting for trump. I had one of my residents (I am an RA on a college campus) tell me I am the reason this country will go to hell, and that he has lost all respect he had for me ... "oh, no wait, I never had any respect for you". I had someone deface the bulletin board I made (about thanksgiving, Diwali, all saints day, and international tolerance day) with "you racist trumper fuck" in sharpie, and certainly seen no shortage of vitriolic comments thrown around on Facebook.

And this is in Pennsylvania, and not even in one of the especially liberal parts (e.g. Philly or Pittsburgh). I should expect its this way on most university campuses. Hate goes both ways unfortunately.

[Lady Scylla]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

That's odd. I've had no shortage of people hate me for voting for trump. I had one of my residents (I am an RA on a college campus) tell me I am the reason this country will go to hell, and that he has lost all respect he had for me ... "oh, no wait, I never had any respect for you". I had someone deface the bulletin board I made (about thanksgiving, Diwali, all saints day, and international tolerance day) with "you racist trumper fuck" in sharpie, and certainly seen no shortage of vitriolic comments thrown around on Facebook.

And this is in Pennsylvania, and not even in one of the especially liberal parts (e.g. Philly or Pittsburgh). I should expect its this way on most university campuses. Hate goes both ways unfortunately.

I don't disagree. I live in Texas.

[Spirit of Hope]

Just curious, how are you what's wrong with America? I always feel people who say that don't really understand what american is all about.

I'm a Centrist, and pragmatic. I don't vote, nor endorse any party over the other. I chose Hillary over Trump.

I, for one, would say more people like you in america would be nice.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

That's odd. I've had no shortage of people hate me for voting for trump. I had one of my residents (I am an RA on a college campus) tell me I am the reason this country will go to hell, and that he has lost all respect he had for me ... "oh, no wait, I never had any respect for you". I had someone deface the bulletin board I made (about thanksgiving, Diwali, all saints day, and international tolerance day) with "you racist trumper fuck" in sharpie, and certainly seen no shortage of vitriolic comments thrown around on Facebook.

And this is in Pennsylvania, and not even in one of the especially liberal parts (e.g. Philly or Pittsburgh). I should expect its this way on most university campuses. Hate goes both ways unfortunately.

Jesus, that sucks....

I mean, I know I was disappointed by the result, but I've been trying for people to keep their temperaments down.

No need for hating the other side. We all voted based on our interests.

[Jerzylvania]

All of our leaders have called for a peaceful transition of power, and people are still fighting out in the streets over this. I hope this is just temporary and not a sign of more to come.

It really depends on what Trump does. He can calm the waters or pour oil on them and spark up Hell. Sounds rather evangelical. OMIGOD.

So far he's on the right path, but it's only been 2 days. Still, it's a start. Nominating Garland would do wonders.

[Soldati Senza Confini]

Just curious, how are you what's wrong with America? I always feel people who say that don't really understand what american is all about.

I'm a Centrist, and pragmatic. I don't vote, nor endorse any party over the other. I chose Hillary over Trump.

That... doesn't make you the problem with America...

It'd be like saying that because I am center-to-right Latino immigrant who can vote that's what's wrong with America.

Equally stupid.

[Galloism]

That's odd. I've had no shortage of people hate me for voting for trump. I had one of my residents (I am an RA on a college campus) tell me I am the reason this country will go to hell, and that he has lost all respect he had for me ... "oh, no wait, I never had any respect for you". I had someone deface the bulletin board I made (about thanksgiving, Diwali, all saints day, and international tolerance day) with "you racist trumper fuck" in sharpie, and certainly seen no shortage of vitriolic comments thrown around on Facebook.

And this is in Pennsylvania, and not even in one of the especially liberal parts (e.g. Philly or Pittsburgh). I should expect its this way on most university campuses. Hate goes both ways unfortunately.

Jesus, that sucks....

I mean, I know I was disappointed by the result, but I've been trying for people to keep their temperaments down.

No need for hating the other side. We all voted based on our interests.

Perceived interests would probably be more accurate.

[Washington Resistance Army]

I don't think I'm being shitty to others

The only person I've really grown to dislike this election was someone who attacked me personally and not my politics.

Don't worry, I dislike everyone's politics, including yours. I mean... erm... you know...

Seriously though, we can disagree on politics, but I'm not going to seriously insult someone's character over it.

Pretty much how I look at it.

I have a fair number of disagreements with people here (especially on firearms) but I'm not gonna attack anyone personally.

unless you're TEM :^)

[Luziyca]

Well. I've lost another friend because of this election. Apparently I should be shot for not voting Trump.

That's odd. I've had no shortage of people hate me for voting for trump. I had one of my residents (I am an RA on a college campus) tell me I am the reason this country will go to hell, and that he has lost all respect he had for me ... "oh, no wait, I never had any respect for you". I had someone deface the bulletin board I made (about thanksgiving, Diwali, all saints day, and international tolerance day) with "you racist trumper fuck" in sharpie, and certainly seen no shortage of vitriolic comments thrown around on Facebook.

And this is in Pennsylvania, and not even in one of the especially liberal parts (e.g. Philly or Pittsburgh). I should expect its this way on most university campuses. Hate goes both ways unfortunately.

A regionmate who voted Libertarian and openly endorsed Gary Johnson had to receive protection by campus security because there were so many threats coming his direction.

Also, reading the posts by minorities reporting discrimination by Trump supporters... dear God.

I think this election exposed us humans for being the wolves that we really are, not the nice kind humans that we pretend to be.

[Cymrea]

Jesus, that sucks....

I mean, I know I was disappointed by the result, but I've been trying for people to keep their temperaments down.

No need for hating the other side. We all voted based on our interests.

Perceived interests would probably be more accurate.

I just want affordable healthcare that won't drop or deny me for pre-existing conditions, greener infrastructure, and better education. Fuck me, right?