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Post by moon/Laura on Nov 3, 2016 13:08:37 GMT -5
You do not need to post who you voted for unless you want to. This is just to get an idea of how we lean, for those who really don't participate in the politics area.
The choices were listed alphabetically, so please don't read anything into it!
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Post by wyouser on Nov 3, 2016 15:03:58 GMT -5
Gott hilfe uns und sei auf uns Gnadig!!!!!!!!! And No...no translation......
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 3, 2016 15:09:59 GMT -5
Mitch Daniels. I wonder if a write in candidate ever gets notified he received X amount of votes? I never wrote in a candidate before.
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Post by rob base on Nov 3, 2016 15:14:56 GMT -5
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Post by moon/Laura on Nov 3, 2016 15:21:19 GMT -5
Oh, and just in case anyone is worried, or even curious, I can see the people who have voted, but not who those people voted for, specifically. Therefore, unless you out yourself, it's anonymous.
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Post by Peace Of Mind on Nov 3, 2016 16:06:49 GMT -5
I did a write in and voted for one of our posters that used to post here. For those of you who don't remember him this might help:
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Post by whoisjohngalt on Nov 3, 2016 17:43:47 GMT -5
I must have a crystal ball bc I had no doubt that "we" are leaning Hilary
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Post by sesfw on Nov 3, 2016 17:59:22 GMT -5
I held my nose while I voted, but I did vote
no doubt that "we" are leaning Hilary
The majority of this group is very liberal democrat
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Post by dezailoooooo on Nov 3, 2016 19:11:04 GMT -5
Thanks Moon your the best...realize it was time consuming yet surprised when I came back it was all set up..you have put together a great little forum here...realize a lot of the good is posters and members themselves..but still the set up is top notch. This is the only one I participate in...there is so much available...wish there were more conservative folk here but it is what it is...thanks again..great job. very liberal democrate hmmmmmm...me, middle lean left...
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 3, 2016 19:18:38 GMT -5
insert code here I held my nose while I voted, but I did vote no doubt that "we" are leaning HilaryThe majority of this group is very liberal democrat The poll is on every board and available for any poster to 'vote' regardless of their preferred political party (if any).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 20:13:09 GMT -5
I did a "Write in" and I don't mind saying who I voted for (I've got it as part of my screen name on "my" board...LOL).
I voted for the other two Moderators on "my" board. Two people I implicitly trust... either of which I honestly believe would EASILY do a better job than either of the two that are likely to win.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 20:13:53 GMT -5
I must have a crystal ball bc I had no doubt that "we" are leaning Hilary LOL... Yup. I figured that before I even opened the thread.
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Post by dezailoooooo on Nov 3, 2016 20:20:22 GMT -5
I did a "Write in" and I don't mind saying who I voted for (I've got it as part of my screen name on "my" board...LOL). I voted for the other two Moderators on "my" board. Two people I implicitly trust... either of which I honestly believe would EASILY do a better job than either of the two that are likely to win. Hope on the official one u voted on u picked one of the two major party ones..I am not a believer in third party candidates..just a personal thing...feel if I spend time deciding who and time actually voting, want it to mean something and while some will say a third party vote sends a message..not for me..Don't think I really ever was in position where one I voted for was so far off from my beliefs and wants were I had to figuritively had to hold my nose.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 20:24:10 GMT -5
I did a "Write in" and I don't mind saying who I voted for (I've got it as part of my screen name on "my" board...LOL). I voted for the other two Moderators on "my" board. Two people I implicitly trust... either of which I honestly believe would EASILY do a better job than either of the two that are likely to win. Hope on the official one u voted on u picked one of the two major party ones..I am not a believer in third party candidates..just a personal thing...feel if I spend time deciding who and time actually voting, want it to mean something and while some will say a third party vote sends a message..not for me..Don't think I really ever was in position where one I voted for was so far off from my beliefs and wants were I had to figuritively had to hold my nose. I don't lie, remember? I actually did vote, on "the official one" for those two ladies I mentioned (I did make serious choices in the other races where I had candidates that were actually worthy of the job, though). I don't like "holding my nose and voting" either. But I just couldn't, in good conscience vote for any of the "top 4". I couldn't. None of them represent me or my values.
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Post by Opti on Nov 3, 2016 20:29:57 GMT -5
Well, I'm surprised. I didn't even think there were 38 posters who regularly posted on P&M.
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Post by countrygirl on Nov 3, 2016 20:33:16 GMT -5
DH and I are both voting for Hillary, I agree with many of the things Trump says we need to do, but its not going to happen. Either one of them in, congress is going to fight them tooth and nail like they did Obama. The country is the loser, for goodness sakes vote the existing congress out so something can change. Those old vultures need to be excised and new blood in. They were bought off long ago, maybe it will take one or 2 cycles for the new ones to be totally corrupted.
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 3, 2016 20:35:17 GMT -5
Well, I'm surprised. I didn't even think there were 38 posters who regularly posted on P&M. Who'd want to get abused if they don't follow the lib line?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 20:35:58 GMT -5
DH and I are both voting for Hillary, I agree with many of the things Trump says we need to do, but its not going to happen. Either one of them in, congress is going to fight them tooth and nail like they did Obama. The country is the loser, for goodness sakes vote the existing congress out so something can change. Those old vultures need to be excised and new blood in. They were bought off long ago, maybe it will take one or 2 cycles for the new ones to be totally corrupted. I totally liked that... except the "voting for Hillary" (no surprise there probably) part... LOL.
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Post by Tennesseer on Nov 3, 2016 20:38:53 GMT -5
I did a write in and voted for one of our posters that used to post here. For those of you who don't remember him this might help: Is he picking the lesser of two evils?
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Post by moon/Laura on Nov 3, 2016 20:40:36 GMT -5
Well, I'm surprised. I didn't even think there were 38 posters who regularly posted on P&M. this is an announcement that's visible on ALL boards. not just politics. how would we get even a chance of good representation if i limited it to just one place?
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Post by dezailoooooo on Nov 3, 2016 20:41:15 GMT -5
Hope on the official one u voted on u picked one of the two major party ones..I am not a believer in third party candidates..just a personal thing...feel if I spend time deciding who and time actually voting, want it to mean something and while some will say a third party vote sends a message..not for me..Don't think I really ever was in position where one I voted for was so far off from my beliefs and wants were I had to figuritively had to hold my nose. I don't lie, remember? I actually did vote, on "the official one" for those two ladies I mentioned (I did make serious choices in the other races where I had candidates that were actually worthy of the job, though). I don't like "holding my nose and voting" either. But I just couldn't, in good conscience vote for any of the "top 4". I couldn't. None of them represent me or my values. hey...your call..your business...definitely not my thing.....
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Post by Opti on Nov 3, 2016 20:44:16 GMT -5
Well, I'm surprised. I didn't even think there were 38 posters who regularly posted on P&M. Who'd want to get abused if they don't follow the lib line? I get trashed regularly by folks who don't think like me on P&M. Its not one sided.
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Post by dezailoooooo on Nov 3, 2016 20:49:11 GMT -5
Well, I'm surprised. I didn't even think there were 38 posters who regularly posted on P&M. this is an announcement that's visible on ALL boards. not just politics. how would we get even a chance of good representation if i limited it to just one place? As said Moon ..trust u to do it right... .......
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Post by tallguy on Nov 3, 2016 21:27:12 GMT -5
I voted for Hillary. About half of my vote is "for" her and half is against Trump. I am not enthusiastic about her but believe she can be a decent president. No, she is not a leader. She is not particularly inspiring nor does she have a commanding presence. She is not a natural politician, so sometimes comes across as cold or distant and gives the impression of trying a little too hard to be otherwise. She is also not a riveting speaker. What she IS, is a policy wonk. She is a hard worker, and takes both her job and her responsibility seriously. She will be more prepared and more informed on issues than perhaps anyone who has been in that office in a long time. And her toughness cannot be questioned. Not after having been targeted by Republicans for two decades, and having outlasted all of them. That there is an "honesty" question about her in relation to Trump is laughable. She is for the most part honest, but people don't believe it because of the constant and pernicious right-wing attacks claiming she isn't. It may not make people "feel good" to see her as president, like they did with Reagan. He looked and sounded presidential, which was probably the best thing about him, but he never gave the impression that he was well-informed. Regardless, people believed in him. Hillary does not have that gift.
Donald Trump, on the other hand, offers nothing of substance. If I had to bet my life on him actually holding a single core belief, I couldn't do it. There is not a single thing in which I am certain he believes, other than money, status, and fame. He was a joke candidate when he started, and by all logic should have remained so. He is the worst candidate to win the nomination of a major party in at least a hundred years, and may be the worst person to do so as well. He also may in fact be the most fundamentally dishonest person in the country. He does nothing which does not benefit him, and has no compunction against taking benefit or credit even when it is unearned. He lies constantly. He does not have the temperament to deal with ANY aspect of being president. He is rash, vindictive, thin-skinned, and hot-headed. He has zero impulse control or conscience. He will be a disaster both nationally and particularly on the world stage. That is, IF he actually tries to BE president. He supposedly stated early on that he would cede control over both domestic and foreign policy to the vice-president when he wanted to bring Kasich on board. Gee, Don, that doesn't leave a whole lot left for you. Yes, you said your job would be, "Making America Great Again." Another silly, mindless platitude which means absolutely nothing, particularly from you. Donald Trump is not presidential. There is not one thing about him that says "presidential." Not one.
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Post by countrygirl on Nov 3, 2016 22:15:01 GMT -5
Pretty good synopsis of the fool. I think Hill will give it her all. I agree trump is a big, sorry, joke. Trouble is he can and will cause serious harm to the country and our place in the world.
The folks around here have signs, Trump Digs Coal, all they are thinking about is their jobs, of course, they don't see beyond that. They do not understand that it is the times, the price, the problems with coal that are currently dooming it. But I likely would be for him too if that were my living. Trump could give a crap about these types of guys, he has never done anything for working people except cheat them out of their wages.
They laid off a bunch of miners here, I'm sure they were union, now Indiana has went right to work under Pence they are hiring through temporary firms for the mines, unbelievable. How I know this is our newest tenant is one of those hired that way, that sort of thing is also killing what was a good living for people. They are coming from another state and he is hoping to finish out to retirement. He worked the same place for 18.5 years, was laid off because they closed the mine, had to sell their home and everything. Displacement at that time of your life is horrible. These are the unhappy, disillusioned people voting for him and I understand that. But he has things made overseas, uses foreign steel, hires HB workers, and yet acts like he is going to fix all this. How stupid can people be, I guess when your desperate, very.
If he does get in, if there is a country left afterward, I can say that another republican likely won't be president again for years to come. Hope we can make it through the damage he will create both internally and internationally. This is the one time I may truly prep like crazy as we may really need it. I want to be ready as it will be a rough ride.
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Post by dezailoooooo on Nov 3, 2016 23:03:41 GMT -5
I voted for Hillary. About half of my vote is "for" her and half is against Trump. I am not enthusiastic about her but believe she can be a decent president. No, she is not a leader. She is not particularly inspiring nor does she have a commanding presence. She is not a natural politician, so sometimes comes across as cold or distant and gives the impression of trying a little too hard to be otherwise. She is also not a riveting speaker. What she IS, is a policy wonk. She is a hard worker, and takes both her job and her responsibility seriously. She will be more prepared and more informed on issues than perhaps anyone who has been in that office in a long time. And her toughness cannot be questioned. Not after having been targeted by Republicans for two decades, and having outlasted all of them. That there is an "honesty" question about her in relation to Trump is laughable. She is for the most part honest, but people don't believe it because of the constant and pernicious right-wing attacks claiming she isn't. It may not make people "feel good" to see her as president, like they did with Reagan. He looked and sounded presidential, which was probably the best thing about him, but he never gave the impression that he was well-informed. Regardless, people believed in him. Hillary does not have that gift. Donald Trump, on the other hand, offers nothing of substance. If I had to bet my life on him actually holding a single core belief, I couldn't do it. There is not a single thing in which I am certain he believes, other than money, status, and fame. He was a joke candidate when he started, and by all logic should have remained so. He is the worst candidate to win the nomination of a major party in at least a hundred years, and may be the worst person to do so as well. He also may in fact be the most fundamentally dishonest person in the country. He does nothing which does not benefit him, and has no compunction against taking benefit or credit even when it is unearned. He lies constantly. He does not have the temperament to deal with ANY aspect of being president. He is rash, vindictive, thin-skinned, and hot-headed. He has zero impulse control or conscience. He will be a disaster both nationally and particularly on the world stage. That is, IF he actually tries to BE president. He supposedly stated early on that he would cede control over both domestic and foreign policy to the vice-president when he wanted to bring Kasich on board. Gee, Don, that doesn't leave a whole lot left for you. Yes, you said your job would be, "Making America Great Again." Another silly, mindless platitude which means absolutely nothing, particularly from you. Donald Trump is not presidential. There is not one thing about him that says "presidential." Not one. nothing against nothing but I never found Reagen the "great communicater" that so many claimed..though after his passing I kind of warmed up a bit to him... did watch the whole buriel and drive up to..very emotional...but there were many who I do respect who heaped praise on him who I do respect so thought " what did I know " so kind of changed my opinion of him... One of the things I didn't care for was at the beginning of his first term when air traffic controllers walked out and he ended up firing most who didn't go back...We were luck there. I knew a military guy who ended up doing the job at Bradlee field..believe he got job permanent after leaving service but over a few beers admitted at the time of his going on the job..he and most military personnel did not have any where the experience or skills that the fired guys had...handling the amount og aircraft that was the deal with civilien airlines..We could have been in deep doo doo on that one..guess he had no choice but I still feel for a needed skill like that a way to rehire..maybe with penalties might not have been a bad idea..but that would show weakness of the President I guess
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Post by Gardening Grandma on Nov 4, 2016 9:10:42 GMT -5
Already voted- Hillary, of course.
Down ballot, for the first time in my life, I voted straight Dem. I am so pissed at the Rep party and the fact that the head of their ticket is a disgusting piece of filth.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Nov 4, 2016 11:52:49 GMT -5
I voted for Hillary. About half of my vote is "for" her and half is against Trump. I am not enthusiastic about her but believe she can be a decent president. No, she is not a leader. She is not particularly inspiring nor does she have a commanding presence. She is not a natural politician, so sometimes comes across as cold or distant and gives the impression of trying a little too hard to be otherwise. She is also not a riveting speaker. What she IS, is a policy wonk. She is a hard worker, and takes both her job and her responsibility seriously. She will be more prepared and more informed on issues than perhaps anyone who has been in that office in a long time. And her toughness cannot be questioned. Not after having been targeted by Republicans for two decades, and having outlasted all of them. That there is an "honesty" question about her in relation to Trump is laughable. She is for the most part honest, but people don't believe it because of the constant and pernicious right-wing attacks claiming she isn't. It may not make people "feel good" to see her as president, like they did with Reagan. He looked and sounded presidential, which was probably the best thing about him, but he never gave the impression that he was well-informed. Regardless, people believed in him. Hillary does not have that gift. Donald Trump, on the other hand, offers nothing of substance. If I had to bet my life on him actually holding a single core belief, I couldn't do it. There is not a single thing in which I am certain he believes, other than money, status, and fame. He was a joke candidate when he started, and by all logic should have remained so. He is the worst candidate to win the nomination of a major party in at least a hundred years, and may be the worst person to do so as well. He also may in fact be the most fundamentally dishonest person in the country. He does nothing which does not benefit him, and has no compunction against taking benefit or credit even when it is unearned. He lies constantly. He does not have the temperament to deal with ANY aspect of being president. He is rash, vindictive, thin-skinned, and hot-headed. He has zero impulse control or conscience. He will be a disaster both nationally and particularly on the world stage. That is, IF he actually tries to BE president. He supposedly stated early on that he would cede control over both domestic and foreign policy to the vice-president when he wanted to bring Kasich on board. Gee, Don, that doesn't leave a whole lot left for you. Yes, you said your job would be, "Making America Great Again." Another silly, mindless platitude which means absolutely nothing, particularly from you. Donald Trump is not presidential. There is not one thing about him that says "presidential." Not one. Very well said. And yes I voted for Hillary as well.
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Post by moon/Laura on Nov 4, 2016 14:54:48 GMT -5
Those of you who haven't bothered to read the rules regarding candidate name calling - which can be found stickied at the top of the politics forum - have had their posts removed.
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Post by mmhmm on Nov 4, 2016 19:48:35 GMT -5
I'd venture to guess a lot of the vote you're seeing here is protest vote so I wouldn't draw conclusions as to party affiliations or liberal/conservative leanings. I voted for neither of the major party candidates because I don't do protest votes.
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