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merrily

(45,251 posts)
1. Are you watching MSNBC? Talk about depressing the vote. For hours, they've been going on as
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:16 PM
Nov 2014

though all the votes have been counted. Jaysus! If you're watching, turn it off.

 

arcane1

(38,613 posts)
2. Eventually the Earth will be absorbed by the expanding sun...
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:17 PM
Nov 2014

...making this election a minor problem

shenmue

(38,506 posts)
3. I volunteered to call lots of people today
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:18 PM
Nov 2014

Most of them said they have voted. This makes me think we'll have a good turnout.

 

Tierra_y_Libertad

(50,414 posts)
7. The sun will rise, the birds will sing, the fish will swim and the blame game will be in full bloom.
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:29 PM
Nov 2014

And, another "Most important election ever!" will be over and the politicians will be begging for money for the next charade.

BlindTiresias

(1,563 posts)
9. Hm, OK
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:48 PM
Nov 2014

Eventually you will die and all your suffering and everything that troubles you will disappear in a flash of void.

Pathwalker

(6,598 posts)
10. Heavy turnout in mid-Michigan. Democratic phone worker who called to
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:49 PM
Nov 2014

called to remind us to vote, but we had already voted. She said turnout was already 1% above 2012 level, with 4 hours left to go Hope this helps.




















 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
13. Huge turnout in Kentucky, especially Louisville
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 05:58 PM
Nov 2014

Yertle may find himself swimming in a steaming bowl of soup.

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
14. Most of us still get to vote.
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 06:11 PM
Nov 2014

And they fear us voters enough that they're trying to outlaw voting.

That's opportunity, friends. Seize it!

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
16. I think the long-term prospect for the country is good
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 07:25 PM
Nov 2014

Granted, we may go through an economic depression before things get a lot better, but I think we're going to make it, long term. I think the creeping fascism of the Republicans will be thoroughly repudiated in time. The younger generations give me hope.

That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Feel encouraged

Blaukraut

(5,693 posts)
18. If the Repubs get the majority in the Senate, it will be shortlived
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 07:40 PM
Nov 2014

The deck is stacked against them in '16. And as long as they don't have a veto proof majority, their ensuing nonsense will go nowhere.

Robbins

(5,066 posts)
20. I can't
Tue Nov 4, 2014, 08:13 PM
Nov 2014

McConnell winning Is bad sign.It means the heavy turnout reports should be Ignored.

It doesn't mean Republicans will sweep election but it's bad sign.

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