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Aristus

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21. Tractor pulls and monster truck rallies not enough for them anymore?

Fri Apr 26, 2024, 02:42 PM

Apr 2024

Government is supposed to be boring. It's supposed to be effective, efficient, beneficial to the populace, and boring.

The old Chinese saying "May you live in interesting times" was intended as a curse, not a benediction.

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"I just don't like Hillary..." [View all] MineralMan Apr 2024 OP

Sometimes it's really hard to understand how some people decide things. bluestarone Apr 2024 #1

I wonder if DU should update this rule... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #2

What does the OP have to south Primaries brooklynite Apr 2024 #6

Not talking about the primary. MineralMan Apr 2024 #7

In spite of everything, Hillary won in 2016, too. Tansy_Gold Apr 2024 #41

We have the system we have. With just a few tens of thousands of MineralMan Apr 2024 #43

I mentioned "the last election" because Tansy_Gold Apr 2024 #61

We can change the electoral system, MineralMan Apr 2024 #63

You joined DU in 2023. What are you talking about the 2016 primary? yardwork Apr 2024 #15

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2024 #62

Does the word "last" have a new meaning now? Not even about the primary anyway. betsuni Apr 2024 #20

A grouped reply to all of the above posts; Think. Again. Apr 2024 #22

Why forget such an important and fascinating year in history? betsuni Apr 2024 #34

You are so right, also I am looking for rats that are still creeping around. William769 Apr 2024 #38

You would have to take that up with the admins. Think. Again. Apr 2024 #39

... betsuni Apr 2024 #40

The OP is not about the last Democratic primary. Permanut Apr 2024 #26

Why Would you Think the OP is About a "Primary"? Cha Apr 2024 #28

Exactly. Its obviously about the general election. revmclaren Apr 2024 #75

I agree. intheflow Apr 2024 #86

First rule of the TOS Arthur_Frain Apr 2024 #93

Lol! Thanks for that. Think. Again. Apr 2024 #96

For no reason? MrsCoffee Apr 2024 #117

Yes, OPs popping up without anything prompting such... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #119

That's No. 2 on my list of phrases I loathe that are related to Trump supporters. Aristus Apr 2024 #3

They're dumb and bored. yardwork Apr 2024 #16

Tractor pulls and monster truck rallies not enough for them anymore? Aristus Apr 2024 #21

Where does this one rank? wryter2000 Apr 2024 #24

I'm not sure that one even deserves to have a numeric ranking. Aristus Apr 2024 #32

Oh, I do like a good Hitchiker's reference lmao n/t Cheezoholic Apr 2024 #56

For my ex-neighbor, it was "he tells it like it is". She would never explain "it". LoisB Apr 2024 #31

Of course not. They're just babbling what they hear the babblers on the TV say. Aristus Apr 2024 #35

I heard those exact words from almost every Trump voter I knew. Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #52

It's difficult for smart people to admit when they're wrong. Aristus Apr 2024 #54

That's a good one. Mr.Bill Apr 2024 #65

Who are you asking? brooklynite Apr 2024 #4

Whoever said that. Whoever said that MineralMan Apr 2024 #9

A lot of people who did not like Hillary still voted for her. Did those people cause Trump? Autumn Apr 2024 #5

If they voted for her, I have no brief with them. MineralMan Apr 2024 #8

Well... just expect crickets cause that's all anyone is going to put in the pot. Autumn Apr 2024 #11

OK, then. MineralMan Apr 2024 #12

Former Bernie follower who voted Hillary Tree Lady Apr 2024 #10

"Biden is too old." Same thing. MineralMan Apr 2024 #13

Did they shit on her all throughout 2016 while doing so? W_HAMILTON Apr 2024 #59

Pure hyperbole. You are never going to find a Democratic or Republican candidate that everyone Autumn Apr 2024 #69

Lawrence: SCOTUS justices of 3 GOP presidents ended Roe. 'Your vote lives after you.' LetMyPeopleVote Apr 2024 #14

Exactly! MineralMan Apr 2024 #19

Damn right. calimary Apr 2024 #36

The fictional Hillary monster is the one they thought they didn't like. betsuni Apr 2024 #17

She was certainly not my first choice but I voted for her eagerly over Trump! Quixote1818 Apr 2024 #18

I was stunned also... Think. Again. Apr 2024 #23

The polls right before election day said she had about a 2 in 3 chance of winning. Mariana Apr 2024 #84

Yes, they said she was ahead, I think I mentioned that. Think. Again. Apr 2024 #85

I was so stunned, I had to go home sick from work. Aristus Apr 2024 #33

I wanted her so bad in 2008 Polybius Apr 2024 #25

It is good to learn from history but it is useless to try to beat it to death. Chainfire Apr 2024 #27

Talking about history is beating it to death? betsuni Apr 2024 #37

more people voted for Hillery in that election. period. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #29

Hillary, please. MineralMan Apr 2024 #47

Thank you so much. Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #72

That doesnt matter that's not how we elect presidents Fullduplexxx Apr 2024 #64

Yes i know, its stupid Srkdqltr Apr 2024 #66

Oh i completely agree ...nt Fullduplexxx Apr 2024 #71

Well... Mike Nelson Apr 2024 #30

It was the demonizing of Hillary for me. ismnotwasm Apr 2024 #42

Yes, exactly. MineralMan Apr 2024 #45

What's even more appalling NanaCat Apr 2024 #87

This is the fascinating thing! How did so many people be so stupid to believe the BS? betsuni Apr 2024 #49

Yeah, the Obama campaign was pretty rough on her. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2024 #73

lol ismnotwasm Apr 2024 #80

I could never understand why. She's likable enough Autumn Apr 2024 #89

In 2016 I grew so frsutrated pfitz59 Apr 2024 #44

Something tells me that many, if not most, of the petulant people who did that Patton French Apr 2024 #46

You are correct. MineralMan Apr 2024 #48

Too many men used such personal animus... GiqueCee Apr 2024 #50

Yes. MineralMan Apr 2024 #58

Their response is, predictably, seething psychosis. jaxexpat Apr 2024 #51

Yes. MineralMan Apr 2024 #60

I know people who didn't like Hillary but still voted for her Model35mech Apr 2024 #53

Yes. Just not quite enough. MineralMan Apr 2024 #55

Ding ding ding! PortTack Apr 2024 #57

And now some of these geniuses are mcar Apr 2024 #67

I voted for Trump because of HER EMAILS Martin Eden Apr 2024 #68

There are none here who MineralMan Apr 2024 #70

Silence of the .... Martin Eden Apr 2024 #74

As far as I know there is a rule against saying you don't like Hillary. Hope22 Apr 2024 #76

There is a rule against saying you don't like Hillary? JoseBalow Apr 2024 #88

i just love it when they cant give u an answer. AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #77

We have just seen how media poisoned voters away from her. GreenWave Apr 2024 #78

Well, I DO like Hillary Jilly_in_VA Apr 2024 #79

Sadly, this year the "Biden's old" whine proves we are useless children lindysalsagal Apr 2024 #81

Biden IMO is better than any other POTUS. He always has that calm I've got this Autumn Apr 2024 #94

Well, it was Hillary's "turn" so ... Ligyron Apr 2024 #118

No one is entitled to a turn as President. That's for a monarchy. Autumn Apr 2024 #120

Only the terminally stupid and divorced from reality NanaCat Apr 2024 #125

Not so sure about the everyone else "busting their hump to get her into office" part. progressoid Apr 2024 #133

Oh FFS NanaCat Apr 2024 #127

Where did ahe say she didn't know why Joe didn't run? Rob H. Apr 2024 #130

Anyone who has been paying attention for a month would know Democrats are well Autumn Apr 2024 #132

OFFS yourself. It was a what if. Your rage doesn't change the fact that had he as Bidens VP Autumn Apr 2024 #131

I saw an interview with Bill Clinton several years ago and he was asked this question. jalan48 Apr 2024 #82

Do you imagine those voters wringing their hands in regret? SYFROYH Apr 2024 #83

No, I don't imagine that. MineralMan Apr 2024 #91

You just couldn't break rank and not vote R because? czarjak Apr 2024 #90

Yet many Trump voters said they didn't like him but voted for him anyway. betsuni Apr 2024 #92

People often act strangely. MineralMan Apr 2024 #95

The electoral college is a difficult explanation peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #97

I agree, but it is a constitutional issue. MineralMan Apr 2024 #99

It is difficult to explain peacebuzzard Apr 2024 #102

No doubt. However, there is an explanation. MineralMan Apr 2024 #103

same thing w bill. same thing with jimmy. same thing w obama. i remember it well thank you very much. AllaN01Bear Apr 2024 #98

Politics is the art of the possible Kennah Apr 2024 #100

I didn't like Hillary. I voted for her. Azathoth Apr 2024 #101

Did you ever meet her? DFW Apr 2024 #116

Saw her in person a few times over the years, shook her hand once I think Azathoth Apr 2024 #123

That's taking the dimmest view. DFW Apr 2024 #124

And? So? NanaCat Apr 2024 #129

It was more than a handful of the 'I Hate Hillary' crowd NanaCat Apr 2024 #128

You're not giving PUTIN enough blame. Nt Baltimike Apr 2024 #104

Putin? MineralMan Apr 2024 #105

Not different...absolutely related Baltimike Apr 2024 #122

I agree, completely. MorbidButterflyTat Apr 2024 #134

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2024 #106

Me? Yes MineralMan Apr 2024 #107

Post removed Post removed Apr 2024 #108

Spreading rumors again I see. Enjoy!!!! GP6971 Apr 2024 #109

Message auto-removed Name removed Apr 2024 #110

Was that LG? I was just started to read all about their supposed Jill Stein CT against Hillary and 'poof' hlthe2b Apr 2024 #112

Yes it was. GP6971 Apr 2024 #113

Seemed familiar... MineralMan Apr 2024 #114

Very familiar...long term resident troll. GP6971 Apr 2024 #115

Thank you MIRT for taking out the trash Niagara Apr 2024 #111

I don't like her Polybius Apr 2024 #121

Here in the prison labor camp Stardust Mirror Apr 2024 #126