I mean, the evidence for democracy is pretty poor right now.
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I mean, the evidence for democracy is pretty poor right now.
I'm still of the opinion that the presidency should be a secondary focus compared to house and senate races. The presidency is a coin flip, and the gap between Trump and the next GOP candidate is potentially far larger compared to the potential gap between Hillary and the next Democratic candidate.
Well look, I didn't say it was a good way of finding a non-racist authoritarian. Just who is popular. Certainly did a better job of that than the RNC would have. Up to us to use the process with better standards
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I mean, the republicans ran Reagan and he was their hero.
I honestly don't see why an already politically-involved celebrity like DiCaprio or Winfrey couldn't pull that off. No, he/she isn't a governor like Reagan, but he's adored by people and he already has his nose in the political game.
I honestly don't see why an already politically-involved celebrity like DiCaprio or Winfrey couldn't pull that off. No, he/she isn't a governor like Reagan, but he's adored by people and he already has his nose in the political game.
Knuckle Sandwich
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So last night to lessen my depression I started making a fantasy candidate who won. I named the prez Shepherd cuz of Lost/Mass Effect. lol. Spent most of my time filling out his backstory. Business man, marine in Iraq/Afghanistan, Governor of Utah(lol). I even gave him a wife and 3 children. Started doing the cabinet and then I just decided to smoke a bowl and eat suspicious chinese food. We also won the Senate and almost the house.
President: John Shepherd
VP Gavin Newson
Chief of Staff Xavier Becerra
Sec. of State John Kerry
Sec. of Defense Eric Fanning
Attorney General Tom Perez
Secretary of the Treasury Al Franken
EPA: Al Gore
Poop.
President: John Shepherd
VP Gavin Newson
Chief of Staff Xavier Becerra
Sec. of State John Kerry
Sec. of Defense Eric Fanning
Attorney General Tom Perez
Secretary of the Treasury Al Franken
EPA: Al Gore
Poop.
UltimaPooh
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I agree with you. DNC needs to be about building Federal and State seats back up.
George Clooney. He comes with the added benefit of basically being on our side already and giving a shit about the issues.
The general is all charisma. The American electorate is like my brother's dog: they only care about what they care about until a squirrel comes along. We need a squirrel to run.
Elaugaufein
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I'm pretty sure that Charisma isn't even a universal thing. History is full of people who could inspire their followers but were loathed by others.
I mean, I'm half-kidding about Clooney. He's just an example of what we need. My point these last few days is we need a charismatic motherfucker. We need a shiny.
I just rewatched Ellison's speech from the convention. He's so good. I don't know if he should head the DNC, though. He should run in 2020.
Also hearing him talk about the "most progressive platform ever" makes me sad for what could have been. I'm so sorry this happened to you, America.
Also hearing him talk about the "most progressive platform ever" makes me sad for what could have been. I'm so sorry this happened to you, America.
You're gonna be on a list anyway. Do it.
One bright note is that the minimum wage hike passed in all 4 states where it was on the ballot. Also, Prop 60 in CA requiring condoms in porn got a big no.
Go.
Go.
He's Muslim.
Didn't matter for Obama.
Why? Why couldn't a white person do this? I'm fine with Ellison but I'd like more than 140 characters of explanation.
Also he should resign from congress.
Obama isn't muslim...
googleplex
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I've been saying John Stewart for a few days now, and not as a joke. I just wish he was remotely interested in running.
He might not be shiny enough for the general electorate, but that's the basic idea. We need to find a shiny, a squirrel. The news covered Obama's policy because he was fun to watch, because he was shiny and chrome and captivated us with every word. We need someone with charisma for days.
I laughed out loud.
Knuckle Sandwich
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If we want a celebrity for president lets go Denzel. Everybody loves Denzel. No wait... Will Smith. Big willy time in 2020.
lol.
lol.
Dominican Power
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excelsiorlef
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It's all about avoiding having to actually talk about minority issues.
The lesson so many seem to believe to take from this election is that talking about minorities upsets white folk.
Populism here is assumed to be for white people.
A white populist can't attract minorities because he or she would actually have to talk about the issues
A Minority populist can because he or she doesn't have to talk about minority issues because he or she is assumed to be attractive to minorities just by virtue of being one
This is where the discussion seems to be heading at least.
@brianstelter:
Breaking: Corey Lewandowski resigned from @CNN today. He's expected to take a role in the Trump administration: cnnmon.ie/2fKCsgp
Breaking: Corey Lewandowski resigned from @CNN today. He's expected to take a role in the Trump administration: cnnmon.ie/2fKCsgp
Knuckle Sandwich
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Excuse me while I vomit
googleplex
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I disagree. Not only dose Steward have the shine, but he's charismatic as hell, Fast on his feet, funny as all get out and smart. If we could somehow transplant Clinton's ambitious nature into him he'd be unstoppable.
excelsiorlef
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Bluntly John Stewart of today is not John Stewart of the past...
One of the most despicable people ever. After Trump's victory he was gloating and said that America voted to reduce deficits.
Doc Holliday
SPOILER: Columbus finds America
Damn, part of me wishes Van Jones would have slapped him across the face on national TV before leaving.
Oh I agree, I just think he might be a little too self-deprecating.
There are some significant advantages in not having to have certain conversations and prove credentials when it comes to a certain pool of (white) voters.
Voters don't pay attention to policy. That's now clear.
Corey walks into the boss's office.
"Hey, I'm done using you, I'm gonna head back to the mothership."
"Thanks for the ratings, Corey. Sad to see you go. Come back and degrade us some more any time."
googleplex
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The role the Media played in Trump's raise is equal parts tragic and infuriating.
TumblingHippo
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Gay friend is now posting about how wrong it is for the post-Trump violence against LGBT to be happening... and he supported Trump.
And after complaining his friends are upset with him for who he supported.
This is why I feel like the nation will learn nothing.
And after complaining his friends are upset with him for who he supported.
This is why I feel like the nation will learn nothing.
excelsiorlef
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gutter_trash
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fuckin' CNN
The Technomancer
card-carrying scientician
Trump picked on CNN because he knew they were sensitive to a backlash and vulnerable.
Working the refs is effective. Just ask Comey. Expect threats against the media to be a major part of this presidency.
Seriously people. Support the ACLU. Support the SPLC.
We're a generation away from that at the very least.
Oh lol, not Ellison.
It needs to be a mainstream person. Ellison as a firebrand on TV for morning shows is what you want him doing. (Please let him and Dean both be involved w/ the DNC)
Officerrob
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There is zero chance this country is electing a Muslim anytime soon, ZERO
I have a great idea on how to win back the heavily white rustbelt. Let's nominate an actual Muslim.
We'll go down in a Reagan style 80/84 landslide.
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