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Related: About this forumMichael Moore: This election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8
Please do not think for a second this election is over or in the bag. There are three long months to go. If you think that all we have to do is just let Trump keep shooting himself in the head that Trump will beat Trump and the rest of us just have to sit back and watch with glee well, you are playing with fire. And youre looking for a way to get out of doing any work. Clearly, youve forgotten this election is not about whether there are more people for Hillary or Trump. Of course, there are more people for Hillary! She will lead in the opinion polls from now until Election Day.
AND IT DOESNT MATTER.
Because this is not a popularity contest decided by polls (or in this years edition, a contest over who you dislike the least). As Ive said, if people could vote from their sofa via their Xbox or remote control, Hillary would win in a landslide. But this election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8 (or to early voting or by absentee ballot). The election this year is not being held as usual on the first Tuesday of November; its happening in the second week of the month, so if you live in the top half of the country, that means a greater chance for snow or icy rain and that means a lower turnout. A lower turnout helps Trump.
This election is ONLY about who gets who out to vote, whos got the most rabid supporters, the kind of candidate who inspires people to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Election Day because a Wall needs to built! Muslims are killing us! Women are taking over! USA! USA! Make My Penis Great Again! Hillary is the Devil! America First! Fetus First! First in Line at the Polls!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-moore/5-ways-to-make-sure-trump-loses_b_11407538.html?
AND IT DOESNT MATTER.
Because this is not a popularity contest decided by polls (or in this years edition, a contest over who you dislike the least). As Ive said, if people could vote from their sofa via their Xbox or remote control, Hillary would win in a landslide. But this election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8 (or to early voting or by absentee ballot). The election this year is not being held as usual on the first Tuesday of November; its happening in the second week of the month, so if you live in the top half of the country, that means a greater chance for snow or icy rain and that means a lower turnout. A lower turnout helps Trump.
This election is ONLY about who gets who out to vote, whos got the most rabid supporters, the kind of candidate who inspires people to get out of bed at 5 a.m. on Election Day because a Wall needs to built! Muslims are killing us! Women are taking over! USA! USA! Make My Penis Great Again! Hillary is the Devil! America First! Fetus First! First in Line at the Polls!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michael-moore/5-ways-to-make-sure-trump-loses_b_11407538.html?
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Michael Moore: This election is only about who SHOWS UP to the VOTING BOOTH on November 8 (Original Post)
Miles Archer
Aug 2016
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Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)1. Michael Moore is so obnoxious
I liked him during the Bush years but he like a parody of his former self. Its all about getting attention now.
lapucelle
(18,305 posts)2. His support for Nader damaged Gore.
Charles Bukowski
(1,132 posts)3. Your phony concern is duly noted, Moore.
Ever heard of likely voter polls? They are highly reliable in predicting the general election winner. And right now, Clinton is well ahead of Trump. I could give a shit how passionate the Trump Nuts are at his rallies.
Guys like Moore and Cenk, people who think thier personal anecdotes are meaningful, have confirmation bias scrambling their brains.
Rex
(65,616 posts)4. Yes yes we know, you think Trump is going to win or is it you hope HRC is going to lose?
It is a sad sight to see MM pandering like this for ratings.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)5. Michael Moore is a fucking fool
timlot
(456 posts)6. Went to see Fahrenheit 911 at the movies and regret it.
Moore's just all over the place.
Buckeye_Democrat
(14,856 posts)7. Needs a Republican President to draw crowds for his movies again? n/t
obnoxiousdrunk
(2,910 posts)8. MM sucks at punditry...