Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child.

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Thought the election might restore some order? Oh you poor, sweet child.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opin...55347f48762_story.html?utm_term=.32e26d8c9d33

On Tuesday, American voters had their say: They gave Democrats control of the House, a check on the chaotic and rageful Trump presidency that left many voters saying in Election Day polls that they felt anxious and overwhelmed.

On Wednesday, President Trump gave his response: He will be even more chaotic and rageful going forward.

Trump called a news conference Wednesday and, incredibly, proclaimed Tuesday’s loss “a great victory for us . . . very close to complete victory.”

He mocked Republicans who lost, claiming they didn’t embrace him enough: “Too bad, Mike . . . Mia Love gave me no love.”

He threatened to respond to House Democrats’ prospective probes of his administration by bringing government “to a halt,” going to a “warlike posture” and directing Senate Republicans to investigate House Democrats.

He raged at the media , renewing his “enemy of the people” accusation, telling CNN’s Jim Acosta “you are a rude, terrible person” and accusing an African American journalist, PBS’s Yamiche Alcindor, of asking “such a racist question” because she dared to inquire about Trump’s self-declaration as a “nationalist” emboldening white nationalists.

And then, the coup de grace: Soon after the news conference ended, Trump announced that he had ousted Attorney General Jeff Sessions. He hadn’t even bothered to tell Sessions himself. Trump replaced him with a loyalist, Matthew Whitaker, who has publicly criticized special counsel Robert S. Mueller III’s Russia probe and speculated about ways to end it.

This was a brazen and defiant response to the election results by a president who is apparently moved neither by convention nor by constitutional checks on his power. He renewed his threat Wednesday unilaterally to try to rewrite the Constitution’s citizenship provisions by executive order. Rather than offer reconciliation, he trolled his opponents and spun more wild fantasies: The Democrats “agree that a wall is necessary” on the border, Democrats “at a high level have suggested . . . getting rid of law enforcement,” CNN has perpetrated “voter suppression.”

Though the Sessions firing had been expected after the election, Trump’s handling of it renewed a sense of looming crisis. Trump, before announcing the ouster, again declared the Russia probe “a hoax” and asserted that support for Mueller had fallen. It’s difficult to see the appointment of Whitaker, stripping Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein of authority over the Mueller inquiry, as anything but an attempt to shut down a probe that has already earned criminal convictions against several Trump advisers.

For those who hoped the election results would restore some calm and order to politics, Trump has just informed them that they can expect more of the same — and worse.

The defiance of the electorate is breathtaking. Republicans appear to have lost nearly 35 House seats, seven governorships, more than 225 state legislative seats and six legislative chambers. And Republicans’ House losses would be higher if not for gerrymandering.

Trump’s victory claims rest on Republican gains of a few Senate seats — an artifact of a political map friendly to Republicans, not popular will. The latest popular-vote tally for the Senate, though distorted by the absence of a Republican candidate in California, shows Democrats leading Republicans by 12.5 million votes. Voters turned out at near-presidential levels. Of the two-thirds of voters who said Trump was a factor in their votes, most said they were voting to oppose him.

And yet, asked Wednesday “what lesson did you learn most” from the election results, Trump replied: “I think people like me.”

In the wee hours of Wednesday morning, after the Democratic takeover of the House had become official, Trump retweeted a message saying “Trump is the magic man.”

And he is! Trump made three dozen Republican House seats disappear, sawed his party’s advantage in governorships in half and caused six legislative chambers to escape from Republican control — while pulling one racist canard after another out of his hat about invading hordes of migrant criminals.

Most troubling: Trump is acting as though he actually believes the midterms were a triumph. His sacking of Sessions suggests he thinks he can get away with anything — even ousting Mueller — with impunity. And he seems to credit his reckless campaign tactics for his fantasy election outcome.

“Why are you pitting Americans against one another, sir?” asked NBC’s Peter Alexander.

Trump’s reply: “We won a lot of elections last night.”

A foreign journalist asked about his polarizing message on race.

“I have the best numbers with African Americans and Hispanic Americans,” he answered.

What will he do to reduce the startling rise in anti-Semitism?

“Nobody has done more for Israel than Donald Trump,” he replied.

But what about his role as a moral leader?

“I think I am a great moral leader.”

Trump’s fury and falsehoods sent tens of millions to the polls Tuesday to tell him to tone it down.

Instead, he’s determined to be even worse in defeat.

This article is further proof of the dishonesty and lack of journalistic integrity of the FAKE media. Thank you for illustrating their dishonesty so perfectly.

Do you think Pelosi will last more than four years this time?

 

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This is a war. A war between good (Democrats) and evil (Republicans). A war between clean government (Democrats) and corruption (Republicans). May the bad guys (Republicans) suffer for their evil deeds! Karma is coming now to you rightist fascists!

You've been losing the war for two decades now and are still to stupid to comprehend the obvious. Poor pitiful low IQ leftist.

 

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I love how that article ends with like 10 quotes of reporters getting btfo. every response was correct.

then it talks about how republicans senate map was super favorable, but ignores that republicans had a record amount of retirements in the house which made things more difficult for them. many of these retirements were nevertrumpers and rinos who no longer were welcome. trumpism helped the republicans and have solidified the party, and have purged the weaklings. Trump beat the historical average. he did about as good as he possibly could save a super outlier off year election red wave. trump won. no blue wave. democrats failed. Go look at all the posts talking about how it was goign to be a massacre. it certainly wasn't. conservatives continue to be happy, cheerful, and content, liberals are still miserable and sad. people typically aren't sad and protesting and screaming and raging if they win stuff. liberals are losers and will continue to be for quite some time. This post is brought to you by the victory friends. We wont withdraw the kavanaugh.

 

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For the first time Trump has a check, he isn't the all powerful he has envisioned himself as, and yesterday's meltdown shows he doesn't like it.

The media had the meltdown you insufferable lying dumbfuck.

The bipartisanship language suddenly so popular with conservatives and their media ain't happen, Trump pretty much said so yesterday with his anger and threats. Sessions firing is a calculated move to curtail if not end Mueller, and he has already laid down the gauntlet with the House Democrats, ever thing Trump does from here on on is geared toward the 2020 election

So you suddenly believe in obstructionism? Just trying to get your lie filled talking points in order here.

 

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You don't understand the Internet, do you? This board keeps posts you make...you did know that, right?

If you mean the trolls on this or similar forums, they are only representative of themselves, no legitimate source, nor even any regular thinking poster here claimed "blue wave" after September, everyone knows all elections always draw closer as Election Day comes closer

 

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No he is not, quite the contrary, first off the "blue wave" nonsense ended in September, you, nor the other poster, can cite one poll since them that called for a blue wave. The term keeps regurgitating with conservative posters as a deflection off of the fact Trump wasn't sucessful Tuesday

LOL

see now liberals want to deny they weren't talking about a blue wave for the last 1.5 years.

more proof they know how much they bungled it yet again.

LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL

"hey guys who was talking about a blue wave? it was just conservatives. It wasn't the liberal media and virtually every dipshit liberal poster on jpp for the past 2 years. In fact I never even heard the term!"

 

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If you mean the trolls on this or similar forums, they are only representative of themselves, no legitimate source, nor even any regular thinking poster here claimed "blue wave" after September, everyone knows all elections always draw closer as Election Day comes closer

No, I meant you. I responded to you. I don't give a fuck about your other forums. Kill yourself.

 

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The media had the meltdown you insufferable lying dumbfuck.

So you suddenly believe in obstructionism? Just trying to get your lie filled talking points in order here.

The "truthie," always a chuckle

Trump melted down, couple minutes bloating, then turned to scolding, then flat out anger and frustration, a display not often seen at any President's press conference, even thought for a second there he was going to start crying "that everyone is picking on me"

"Obstructionalism," hardly, when the President offers a direct threat to a body of Congress doing its' job reacting isn't "obstructionism," and as I noted yesrerday, Trump, nor the GOP has no imterest in passing legislation, they haven't in over a year now, 2020 is all that is on their focus

 

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The people have been making their voices heard. They favored Democrats over Republicans by a pretty significant majority in the House,

How is a slim margin of 26 to 28 a significant majority you moron?

just as they'd favored the Democrat over the Republican by millions of votes in the last presidential election.

Is that why Obama lost 63 House seats and 7 Senate seats during his reign? Moron.

And that popular margin probably understates the popularity of Democrats, since gerrymandering and natural population concentrations mean that Democrats are disproportionately likely to be in areas where they have very large majorities, and thus where the incentive to turn up and vote is smaller.

So you're good with the idea of gerrymandering now?

If Republican politicians were focused on serving the people, these persistent signs of rejection by the people would have them taking a hard look in the mirror, when it comes to their policy choices, etc. But for them it was never about serving the people. It's about serving an extreme economic elite, and they only care about appeal to the people to the minimal extent needed to stay in a position where they can serve the elite. That means throwing the right-wing masses a bone in the form of racism, xenophobia, etc.... just enough that, with the help of gerrymandering, the electoral college, etc., they can cling narrowly to power.

I am amused, you had a marginal victory at a time where Democrats were supposed to have a massive Blue Wave and think you are winning? STFU!!

If you want to see what a wave looks like, look at the midterms during Obamunism. Kind of puts a brake to that "Trump is so unpopular everyone is with us" schtick eh? Moron? Obama must have been much more unpopular if we use your idiot logic.

 

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No he is not, quite the contrary, first off the "blue wave" nonsense ended in September, you, nor the other poster, can cite one poll since them that called for a blue wave. The term keeps regurgitating with conservative posters as a deflection off of the fact Trump wasn't sucessful Tuesday

Second, the historical references are totally out of context, without taking into consideration the economic conditions and other variables that existed at the time makes them irrelevant

Lastly, all Trump did was help Republicans in ruby red States hold on, in some cases barely, while at the same time showed very poorly in those rust States that he managed to win with seventy thousand back in 2016, bad sign for 2020. And the bottom line is the Democrats have the House, which means for the first time Trump has a check on his actions, which we saw yesterday he ain't too happy with

That is not success

So you leftists were just joshing when you declared that Trump is so unpopular that there was going to be this massive Blue Wave coming to crush him and put an end once and for all to his Presidency?

Special Elections So Far Point To A Democratic Wave In 2018
https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/special-elections-so-far-point-to-a-democratic-wave-in-2018/

Election forecaster moves two more Republican seats into 'tossup' column and predicts 'blue wave' could inundate as many as House 45 seats
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...edicts-blue-wave-inundate-House-45-seats.html

Here's what 27 bellwether races say about a possible Democratic blue wave
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...ations-blue-wave-bellwether-races/1816775002/

 

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If you mean the trolls on this or similar forums, they are only representative of themselves, no legitimate source, nor even any regular thinking poster here claimed "blue wave" after September, everyone knows all elections always draw closer as Election Day comes closer

He means shit like this:

September 18th:

And how can it be baloney if it is working, regardless of what measurement you employ, Democrats are projected to do well in November

October 4th:

You kidding, beer barfing Bret being "rammed thru" will be a front and center rallying cry for the Democrats centered upon women voters from now until the midterms. It was always a gimme, all the GOP did here was further identify themselves as the hate woman party of antique white male politicians

MORON.

 

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How is a slim margin of 26 to 28 a significant majority you moron?

Are you unfamiliar with the concept of statistical significance?

Is that why Obama lost 63 House seats and 7 Senate seats during his reign?

No. What would make you think that?

So you're good with the idea of gerrymandering now?

No. What made you imagine I am?

I am amused, you had a marginal victory at a time where Democrats were supposed to have a massive Blue Wave and think you are winning? STFU!!

Just to be clear, do you want an answer to your question, or do you want me to shut up?

If you want to see what a wave looks like, look at the midterms during Obamunism.

OK, here you go:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2018

As you can see, in the 2014 election, the Republicans got 51.2% of the vote in the House. In this election, the Democrats got 51.2% of the vote in the House. There was a massive difference in turnout, though, such that the Democrats in 2018 got about 29% more votes than the Republicans had in the prior mid-term.

Kind of puts a brake to that "Trump is so unpopular everyone is with us" schtick eh?

Who, specifically, do you imagine you're quoting? Or do you not know how quotation marks work?

 

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The "truthie," always a chuckle

I wish I could say that about your lying and stupidity; but pathetic, lunatic and moronic are the only adjectives that come to mind.

Trump melted down, couple minutes bloating, then turned to scolding, then flat out anger and frustration, a display not often seen at any President's press conference, even thought for a second there he was going to start crying "that everyone is picking on me"

No he didn't; you're lying again. The media had the meltdown. Your hero Acosta was grabbing at the mike when he was told to sit down like an angry petulant little child.

"Obstructionalism," hardly, when the President offers a direct threat to a body of Congress doing its' job reacting isn't "obstructionism," and as I noted yesrerday, Trump, nor the GOP has no imterest in passing legislation, they haven't in over a year now, 2020 is all that is on their focus

You can't answer a basic question without erupting in a bunch of lie filled bloviating. Let's try again:

So you suddenly believe in obstructionism? Just trying to get your lie filled talking points in order here. It's a simple yes or no.

 

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Are you unfamiliar with the concept of statistical significance?

There is nothing significant about a 26 to 28 vote margin unless you are a dishonest math challenged leftist moron.

No. What would make you think that?

Then why use an asinine argument about popular voting in a Presidential election. If Democrats are so popular, why aren't they in control of everything?

No. What made you imagine I am?

Isn't that the purpose of winning State Houses and Governor-ships?

Just to be clear, do you want an answer to your question, or do you want me to shut up?

You don't answer questions, you whine and answer with questions. Yeah, just shutting up would be great.

OK, here you go:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2014
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections,_2018

As you can see, in the 2014 election, the Republicans got 51.2% of the vote in the House. In this election, the Democrats got 51.2% of the vote in the House. There was a massive difference in turnout, though, such that the Democrats in 2018 got about 29% more votes than the Republicans had in the prior mid-term.

All of which is meaningless pap snowflake. If Democratic policies are so much more popular, why did Obama suffer a massive loss in the 2010 midterms? Then again in 2014?

If Trump was so unpopular and hated, why no Blue Wave? The outcome of Democratic efforts was mediocre at best. Trying to pretend it was more is moronic and laughable.

If BillyBob's policies were so popular, why did he suffer a massive defeat as well.

If Democrats are so popular, why is it that they have been steadily losing their grip on State Houses and the Congress, which they had a strangle hold on for four decades, over the last 20 years?

Here is the TRUTH; Democrats cannot win elections unless they pretend to be something they are not. If their policies are so widely accepted and popular, why not run on them. Universal Healthcare, impeaching Trump, raising taxes, FREE college etc etc etc.

Who, specifically, do you imagine you're quoting? Or do you not know how quotation marks work?

There you go again; bloviating utter nonsense.

 

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There is nothing significant about a 26 to 28 vote margin unless you are a dishonest math challenged leftist moron.

How do you think statistical significance is determined?

Then why use an asinine argument about popular voting in a Presidential election

I would never do so. As you know, none of my arguments are asinine.

If Democrats are so popular, why aren't they in control of everything?

How popular do you imagine I'm saying they are?

Isn't that the purpose of winning State Houses and Governor-ships?

You lost track of the thread. I'm asking what makes you think I'm Ok with gerrymandering.

You don't answer questions, you whine and answer with questions.

I often answer questions.... which is why you're so frightened, after asking them, that you immediately feel compelled to plead that they not be answered. Man up, pumpkin.

If Democratic policies are so much more popular, why did Obama suffer a massive loss in the 2010 midterms? Then again in 2014?

Republicans are good at making elections about things other than the popular Obama policies -- things like how very scary a caravan of poor people in Mexico is.

If Trump was so unpopular and hated, why no Blue Wave?

Trump was very unpopular -- no president in history ever averaged such a low approval rating during his first two years. And that's why we got a blue wave, even in the face of gerrymandering and various attempts to suppress turnout.

The outcome of Democratic efforts was mediocre at best.

It was enough to overwhelm anti-democratic efforts by the Republicans and take control of the House.

If BillyBob's policies were so popular

Who is BillyBob?

If Democrats are so popular, why is it that they have been steadily losing their grip on State Houses and the Congress, which they had a strangle hold on for four decades, over the last 20 years?

Democrats have not been steadily losing their grip. It has happened in fits and starts -- and in this latest election, they had gains.

Here is the TRUTH; Democrats cannot win elections unless they pretend to be something they are not.

That's funny, coming in the wake of an election where Republicans resorted to pretending they would protect people with pre-existing conditions, and that Democrats were the ones who threatened Medicare (and even Obamacare! hehe)

There you go again; bloviating utter nonsense.

Your inability to think of a meaningful response is noted.

 

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How do you think statistical significance is determined?

What is statistically significant about a 26 to 28 vote margin you uneducated moron?

As you know, none of my arguments are asinine.

I've yet to see one that isn't asinine. For instance, one that argues that everyone should be forced to vote; that's asinine.

How popular do you imagine I'm saying they are?

Why would I care how popular they are; you're claiming they are. I am merely asking why they can't seem to win elections if they are so popular? You do understand plain English right?

You lost track of the thread. I'm asking what makes you think I'm Ok with gerrymandering.

Apparently you are losing track; I asked a simple question and you continue to avoid answering it like a dishonest dumbfuck; Isn't gerrymandering the purpose of winning State Houses and Governor-ships?

I often answer questions....

Lie; you seldom answer anything and instead respond with questions which isn't answering anything and merely an attempt to be dishonest and lie.

which is why you're so frightened, after asking them, that you immediately feel compelled to plead that they not be answered. Man up, pumpkin.

Predictable; a strawman to mask your dishonesty and realization your arguments/lies lack substance.

Republicans are good at making elections about things other than the popular Obama policies -- things like how very scary a caravan of poor people in Mexico is.

Another strawman claim; you seem to be scared and quite full of them. If Obama's policies were so popular, why did he suffer a massive RED wave loss in the midterms?

Trump was very unpopular -- no president in history ever averaged such a low approval rating during his first two years.

Yet, Trumps approval rating matched Obama's at the same point of his first year. I think you are a low IQ liberal that watches way too much MSNBC.

And that's why we got a blue wave, even in the face of gerrymandering and various attempts to suppress turnout.

There was no blue wave you moron; and the gerrymandering in PA done by left leaning jurists cost Republicans elections, not the other way around. But I am amused that low IQ liberals like you don't think that Democrats engage in gerrymandering.

It was enough to overwhelm anti-democratic efforts by the Republicans and take control of the House.

There you go again with the lies and strawmen; can you make any arguments based on facts? That was rhetorical; obviously you cannot and refuse to.

Who is BillyBob?

That's so cute when you pretend to be ignorant; you don't need to pretend snowflake. We know you are ignorant.

Democrats have not been steadily losing their grip. It has happened in fits and starts -- and in this latest election, they had gains.

Wrong; Democrats controlled the House and the Senate for nearly forty years. That ended during the Clinton (BillyBob's) Presidency. Democrats have been losing ever since.

That's funny, coming in the wake of an election where Republicans resorted to pretending they would protect people with pre-existing conditions, and that Democrats were the ones who threatened Medicare (and even Obamacare! hehe)

There you go with lies and strawmen; I understand, you cannot make your points using facts.

Your inability to think of a meaningful response is noted.

There you go with lies and strawmen; I understand, you cannot make your points using facts.