View Full Version : 2016 Election: YOU CHOOSE! (or not, vote anyway)
matt72582
07-28-16, 02:28 PM
Trump, Clinton, Johnson are in every state.
It's anonymous too :)
Daniel M
07-28-16, 02:31 PM
Anonymous is boring :p
(Although I guess those who want to reveal themselves can do in the thread)
Other. Maybe Gary Johnson depending on how compelling I find the Other.
Miss Vicky
07-28-16, 02:42 PM
Clinton.
I don't like her but I hate Trump and she is the only one who can possibly defeat him.
rauldc14
07-28-16, 02:47 PM
Still don't understand how this is what America has decided for it to come down to. Quite pathetic, really.
What's next, Carrot Top and Bill Cosby?
Citizen Rules
07-28-16, 02:50 PM
Who's Gary Johnson? Yeah I've heard him mentioned here, but what and who is he? If he has any supporters my vote is up for grabs so start convincing me who I should vote for.
Vermin Supreme obviously. The one true leader.
http://i64.tinypic.com/2h6acn4.jpg
Not voting for me. I will wait patiently for the right candidate. Maybe in 20 years or so.
dont know who Gary is.
Trump is a joke and turning america into a joke for every second of his campaign.
mess.i bet putin is laughing his ass off. the whole thing is like a circus- i dont know if hes trying to be like the kardashians,as in making as many stupid remakes and comments as possible,acting as stupid as possible to get media attention and get famous.
anyway-between the two. hillary by miles.
Sexy Celebrity
07-28-16, 03:25 PM
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=26427&stc=1&d=1469730157
I have loved and believed in this man before he ever decided to run for office. He really has a passion to make a difference. To make America great again.
Hillary is a piece of sh*t who only wants to win to have the title of being "the first female president." She rigged the primaries so Bernie Sanders - who I liked as a Democratic candidate - would lose. She and Tim Kaine will continue where Barack Obama left off in totally ruining the United States of America.
I picked Hillary, Bernie cant win, and Trump needs to be avoided like a "we should have known better" cryptic example for what his term would be.
Citizen Rules
07-28-16, 03:41 PM
Jill Stein :p You'd be surprised at how much impact your short post had on me. I had heard the name Jill Stein, but then forgot it. After I seen your post, I looked up Jill Stein and read she's head of the Green Party (http://www.gp.org/)
We are grassroots activists, environmentalists, advocates for social justice, nonviolent resisters and regular citizens who’ve had enough of corporate-dominated politics. Government must be part of the solution, but when it’s controlled by the 1%, it’s part of the problem. The longer we wait for change, the harder it gets. Don’t stay home on election day. Vote Green.
Good enough for me, I'm not kidding either, thanks to CiCi, I'm voting Jill Stein!
matt72582
07-28-16, 03:45 PM
The only reason I didn't put Jill Stein as a possible answer because she's only on 37 states (so far), but I would definitely support her.
You'd be surprised at how much impact your short post had on me. I had heard the name Jill Stein, but then forgot it. After I seen your post, I looked up Jill Stein and read she's head of the Green Party (http://www.gp.org/)
Good enough for me, I'm not kidding either, thanks to CiCi, I'm voting Jill Stein!
She's a very witty, and perceptive woman, with a brilliant sense of humour. I'd definitely vote for her, and I think a lot of disillusioned Bernie supporters will back her over Hillary.
It depends in which state you live in though, I don't follow American politics paticularly closely, but it looks as though she's struggling to get on the ballot in a number of states at the minute.
DalekbusterScreen5
07-28-16, 04:05 PM
If I lived in America and was an American, I would rather vote for the Daleks as President than either Trump or Clinton.
matt72582
07-28-16, 04:12 PM
If I lived in America and was an American, I would rather vote for the Daleks as President than either Trump or Clinton.
I don't know who they are, but I'm sure they are better than Trump or Clinton.
Citizen Rules
07-28-16, 04:15 PM
The only reason I didn't put Jill Stein as a possible answer because she's only on 37 states (so far), but I would definitely support her.
She's on the ballot in Washington state, and I need to vote my Conscience. If I couldn't vote for Jill Stein, I'd vote for Gary Johnson Libertarian.
matt72582
07-28-16, 04:54 PM
She's on the ballot in Washington state, and I need to vote my Conscience. If I couldn't vote for Jill Stein, I'd vote for Gary Johnson Libertarian.
Yeah... I think if there is a wasted vote, it's voting for someone you don't believe in. This seems to be an election not FOR but AGAINST.
Evil of two lessers... It seems like the candidates pick us. And the media.
Becoming pregnant suddenly and trying to fall in love as rapidly as possible.
Me no US citizen. Me Korean, no vote.
Frightened Inmate No. 2
07-28-16, 10:23 PM
really can't understand why anyone would vote third party. you realize that there is a 0% chance johnson or stein will be president, right? if you want to have any sort of influence in the outcome of the election, vote for someone with an actual chance. whether you hate both clinton and trump or not, one of them will be president, so if you like one candidate .1% better than the other, why would you not try to get them in the white house over the one you like less? imo, you should vote for the one who doesn't want to ban an entire religion from the country and doesn't openly ask for russia to hack into his opponent's emails, but you do what you want.
Nostromo87
07-28-16, 10:32 PM
http://oi66.tinypic.com/1zgzshw.jpg
http://oi67.tinypic.com/11ik67c.jpg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd9PYIb0H2o
really can't understand why anyone would vote third party. you realize that there is a 0% chance johnson or stein will be president, right? if you want to have any sort of influence in the outcome of the election, vote for someone with an actual chance. whether you hate both clinton and trump or not, one of them will be president, so if you like one candidate .1% better than the other, why would you not try to get them in the white house over the one you like less? imo, you should vote for the one who doesn't want to ban an entire religion from the country and doesn't openly ask for russia to hack into his opponent's emails, but you do what you want.
I'm the guy not voting at the moment but I definitely disagree with this sentiment. If we ever want to have legitimate third and fourth party options in this country we are going to have to start showing there is a call for it.
I am in no way supporting Trump but boy am I getting a kick out of listening to Clinton supporters talk about how wreckless Trump was with those comments. I was under the impression compromising national security in a careless manner was no biggie.
rauldc14
07-28-16, 10:40 PM
really can't understand why anyone would vote third party. you realize that there is a 0% chance johnson or stein will be president, right? if you want to have any sort of influence in the outcome of the election, vote for someone with an actual chance. whether you hate both clinton and trump or not, one of them will be president, so if you like one candidate .1% better than the other, why would you not try to get them in the white house over the one you like less? imo, you should vote for the one who doesn't want to ban an entire religion from the country and doesn't openly ask for russia to hack into his opponent's emails, but you do what you want.
That's the problem with American voters. Thinking there is only two choices.
rauldc14
07-28-16, 10:42 PM
And I know that Mofo is an extremely small same size but there are more votes for Johnson, others, and not voting than Clinton or Trump.
really can't understand why anyone would vote third party. you realize that there is a 0% chance johnson or stein will be president, right?
I don't understand why that should stop people supporting either if that is their ideal candidate? I think the lets vote this gal/guy because we like this guy/gal less movement is the worst and they always ruin elections.
f you want to have any sort of influence in the outcome of the election, vote for someone with an actual chance. whether you hate both clinton and trump or not, one of them will be president, so if you like one candidate .1% better than the other, why would you not try to get them in the white house over the one you like less?
Because you have a deep dislike for both? Why are so many people allergic to third party choices? Shouldn't that be an option for people to show their displeasure at the major candidates?
imo, you should vote for the one who doesn't want to ban an entire religion from the country and doesn't openly ask for russia to hack into his opponent's emails, but you do what you want.
I think both sides are mostly going to vote on soundbytes like this. I hope most don't and they look into stuff for themselves before deciding.
Movie Max
07-28-16, 11:01 PM
Not voting for geographic and citizenship reasons, but, following the public sentiment closely, as always during your elections.
How many people in here have actually voted in their country's most-recent-few national/state/province elections?
How many people in here have actually voted in their country's most-recent-few national/state/province elections?
I voted on Brexit! Haven't been above the voting age long enough to do anything else, but I can't see myself missing a local/general election.
I agree with the sentiments that you should for your ideal candidate, as well. I know it's difficult sometimes, but I disagree with tactical voting. In my belief, you vote for the party that best reflects your ideologies and attitudes, and if I was American, I'd vote for Jill Stein. I'd like to think that more American parties will gain prominence following this, and it looks as though the Libertarians and Greens really could this time! This could be their only opportunity to for some time... Unless Kanye actually does run in 2020 :lol:
cricket
07-28-16, 11:13 PM
I always vote and I'm not going to stop now.
I think there could be problems with either as president, but I think Clinton would be allowed to do some damage. I'm not sure Trump would be allowed to follow through with any crazy ideas. I do not like Clinton, and I've always liked Trump as an entertaining personality. These appear to be two poor candidates. Right now, I'm leaning Trump.
Omnizoa
07-28-16, 11:16 PM
Just saw this:
https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/large/FC/5/6/1/0/9200000049960165.jpg
Is this where the Hillary fearmongering is coming from? Dinesh D'Souza? The guy's a disingenuous jackass.
Movie Max
07-28-16, 11:17 PM
How many people in here have actually voted in their country's most-recent-few national/state/province elections?
I can't remember an election I missed, unless I was away for a municipal one or a by-election.
but I can't see myself missing a local/general election.
Absolutely :up:.
I think people who don't live in small (compared to the US) cities don't really realize how important our vote is and how garbage the lesser of two is, well i think a lot think the same here but whatever. It's garbage.
sad to be alive right now
Sexy Celebrity
07-28-16, 11:21 PM
I always vote and I'm not going to stop now.
I think there could be problems with either as president, but I think Clinton would be allowed to do some damage. I'm not sure Trump would be allowed to follow through with any crazy ideas. I do not like Clinton, and I've always liked Trump as an entertaining personality. These appear to be two poor candidates. Right now, I'm leaning Trump.
That's because you're a real man.
my swan feathers are ruffled
Preach Camo :lol: I often tease Mama CiCi by saying I'll run for MP one day representing the Greens and she always gives me the same rant about the 2 party system. Despite the fact we have about 7 parties in parliament without even counting Northern Ireland :lol:
Movie Max
07-28-16, 11:27 PM
I don't know who they are...
Seriously?
Citizen Rules
07-28-16, 11:33 PM
Let's have the thread poll amended to include this fine candidate
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ntxJMfKZDJ6p04pMqFnogMpTAHMca_Fm0IvJyVY5ulQjGUdDarDmZoBLUrneFmjYoFkM9qpSb0oLD9y3QPbtO3l8eg8=w506-h285-n
I often tease Mama CiCi by saying I'll run for MP one day representing the Greens
Well i'd probably campaign for you but i probably wouldn't vote for you because i hate the Green Party :p
Agree with what you said mate :)
Friendly Mushroom!
07-28-16, 11:47 PM
https://youtu.be/tmQSu3ux_xU
I find this interesting
wish hannah diamond was president
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKztreA6e7Y
Bobby McFerrin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-diB65scQU
I didn't have to know who sung this until stuff started being unhappy :(
I'm voting for Gatsby, who's with me?
I'm voting for Gatsby, who's with me?
I'm okay with that, although I'd prefer if you were Hannah Diamond's vp.
matt72582
07-29-16, 12:47 AM
Let's have the thread poll amended to include this fine candidate
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/ntxJMfKZDJ6p04pMqFnogMpTAHMca_Fm0IvJyVY5ulQjGUdDarDmZoBLUrneFmjYoFkM9qpSb0oLD9y3QPbtO3l8eg8=w506-h285-n
I don't know to do all this.. Some people already voted who would have voted for Jill. The only reason I left her off is because she isn't in every state, and took the "Other" as Jill Stein, unless someone is writing-in.
Any ideas how to change it?
TheUsualSuspect
07-29-16, 08:02 AM
No Vote.
I have to agree with Inmate though, voting anyone other than Trump or Hilary is going to be a waste of a vote.
Every election there always seems to be a big movement of striking your ballot, but I never see any real numbers on those either.
In my most recent election, I voted for the third party from a simple mathematical stand point. Canadian voting is different than American, I'm not voting specifically for my Prime Minister. So did I vote Trudeau? No, but I'm glad he beat out Harper.
IF, I were American.....the lesser of the two evils.
The point of voting for a third party is not to win this election: it's a vote to make those ideals more politically viable in future elections. This can happen either through the rise of a third party or (more likely) through the gradual assimilation of those ideas into one of the two party platforms.
It's only a waste if you think each election should be treated like the final election. And that posture is self-fulfilling: if the electorate shows that it'll always get in line for a mediocre or awful candidate rather than "waste its vote," then there's no incentive for the parties to nominate anyone different.
Omnizoa
07-29-16, 10:40 AM
And that posture is self-fulfilling: if the electorate shows that it'll always get in line for a mediocre or awful candidate rather than "waste its vote," then there's no incentive for the parties to nominate anyone different.
I basically just said this two seconds ago in the Trump thread.
The point of voting for a third party is not to win this election: it's a vote to make those ideals more politically viable in future elections. This can happen either through the rise of a third party or (more likely) through the gradual assimilation of those ideas into one of the two party platforms.
It's only a waste if you think each election should be treated like the final election. And that posture is self-fulfilling: if the electorate shows that it'll always get in line for a mediocre or awful candidate rather than "waste its vote," then there's no incentive for the parties to nominate anyone different.
Worth repeating ^^^
My vote:
http://az616578.vo.msecnd.net/files/2016/05/30/636002246879963500383275755_Gary-Johnson-marijuana-presidential-candidate.jpg
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