2016 Postmortem

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86. How will we, really, be able to tell?

Reply to Ford_Prefect (Reply #54)

Mon Nov 28, 2016, 02:49 PM

Nov 2016

The term 'adjusted' votes is new to me. How can a re-count be able to discern whether that happened?

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Recount could lead to civil war/white riots... [View all] djsunyc Nov 2016 OP

Fuck 'em. nt LexVegas Nov 2016 #1

Fuck em. Cary Nov 2016 #27

Exactly, who gives a f**k still_one Nov 2016 #30

So be it! Madam45for2923 Nov 2016 #42

Exactly! billh58 Nov 2016 #64

Yep. Fuck them. bravenak Nov 2016 #101

I think the recount isn't going to change anything. BUT... Skinner Nov 2016 #2

Every day they need to be told that 64 million of us don't want them Cary Nov 2016 #29

Exactly! hamsterjill Nov 2016 #65

Exactly! Abouttime Nov 2016 #89

I agree about not changing anything NastyRiffraff Nov 2016 #98

His winning has already inspired racial hatred. Starry Messenger Nov 2016 #3

exactly. barbtries Nov 2016 #12

its not up to us rtracey Nov 2016 #40

The machine where I voted... Blanks Nov 2016 #79

well rtracey Nov 2016 #88

Most definately, YES. It will be worth it. bitterross Nov 2016 #4

We NEED to know if we were hacked.. and that is why I support the recount(s). secondwind Nov 2016 #5

me, too we already know we WERE hacked (Comey statement a week before election) wordpix Nov 2016 #19

Is this post meant to depress enthusiasm for the recount, and democracy? Augiedog Nov 2016 #6

Yes, it really is a subtle right-wing talking point bucolic_frolic Nov 2016 #9

Of course it's worth it. Since 1865, the score so far is UNITED states 1, white racist secessionists 0 FailureToCommunicate Nov 2016 #7

The tree of liberty must be refreshed HAB911 Nov 2016 #8

Second Amendment "Solution" billh58 Nov 2016 #72

Statement by Thomas Jefferson HAB911 Nov 2016 #73

Yeah, that's the ticket, billh58 Nov 2016 #75

LOL! n/t HAB911 Nov 2016 #78

What makes you think the national guard would be on our side? Amishman Nov 2016 #90

Having been in the military, I am billh58 Nov 2016 #92

Good points, I hope you're right Amishman Nov 2016 #99

Hell yes it will be worth it! DFW Nov 2016 #10

I'm not worried, because the recount isn't going to change anything. Travis_0004 Nov 2016 #11

You never know. Greg Palist said there is a good chance in Wisconsin and Michigan womanofthehills Nov 2016 #110

I support the recount, but even if by some long shot it flips three states and changes lutherj Nov 2016 #13

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT WOULD HAPPEN Cosmocat Nov 2016 #17

Except for 1 small fact watoos Nov 2016 #22

Generally my point stands Cosmocat Nov 2016 #34

Worth it and Necessary. aintitfunny Nov 2016 #14

Bring it on Botany Nov 2016 #15

Is it worth seeing this country taken over by a 2nd Hitler? Stellar Nov 2016 #16

me, too - we are called on to defend and protect if it comes to that wordpix Nov 2016 #20

The country is headed down a very dark path. Fuck the bullies, we'll have the recount. If they RKP5637 Nov 2016 #46

"BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY" heaven05 Nov 2016 #66

Yes it will. downeastdaniel Nov 2016 #18

At least there'll be a good soundtrack. johnp3907 Nov 2016 #21

What the hell... a Seven Nation Army couldn't hold us back. ancianita Nov 2016 #107

Might as well get it over kacekwl Nov 2016 #23

Civil war? White riots? OldRedneck Nov 2016 #24

Trump, has created so much tension in this country, in fact world tension, that it's RKP5637 Nov 2016 #47

I expect the same and I'm sure that Obama does as well, which is why he has downplayed it all lostnfound Nov 2016 #25

Walker Brigade enid602 Nov 2016 #26

For myself atreides1 Nov 2016 #28

White racists taking on the largest army in the free world? Bring it on. Initech Nov 2016 #31

That's easy for a lot of you guys to say Coolest Ranger Nov 2016 #32

Then what are you suggesting? LisaL Nov 2016 #37

yep, glad my non white ass is in London if that shit hits the fan Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #41

Because Liberalagogo Nov 2016 #48

That, is an excellent point!!!!! Trump has unleashed so much hatred in this country. He truly RKP5637 Nov 2016 #49

Yes hurple Nov 2016 #33

Yes. We must have honesty or we have no democracy. nt Chalco Nov 2016 #35

Fuck It...Let the place burn... HipChick Nov 2016 #36

Bully Twitter Twat face. LOL lonestarnot Nov 2016 #44

I wonder if Trump even comprehends the world is laughing at him and thinks he's RKP5637 Nov 2016 #50

Every Nation leader knows how to get under his skin.. HipChick Nov 2016 #58

Yep, he's easily manipulated! n/t RKP5637 Nov 2016 #61

Weak, Naive HipChick Nov 2016 #63

You over rated the problem.... beachbum bob Nov 2016 #38

I want the recount, regardless of right-wing outrage and violence. Paladin Nov 2016 #39

Idle threats against democracy. Face that challenge if and when it happens. So yes worth it. lonestarnot Nov 2016 #43

Uncharted Waters To Be Sure colsohlibgal Nov 2016 #45

Truth is always worth it! UCmeNdc Nov 2016 #51

DU is a very strange place right now... fleabiscuit Nov 2016 #52

Yeah....... PufPuf23 Nov 2016 #56

If recounts are conducted in a legal, transparent manner RandySF Nov 2016 #53

I think to some extent the outcome hinges on how many votes are found and where, and Ford_Prefect Nov 2016 #54

How will we, really, be able to tell? astral Nov 2016 #86

There are many points at which the vote can be modified to suit a preferred result. Ford_Prefect Nov 2016 #94

Your concern... Is duly noted... nt Xipe Totec Nov 2016 #55

No shit! Dem2 Nov 2016 #70

Are you a Trump supporter? INdemo Nov 2016 #57

They'd all arrive bucolic_frolic Nov 2016 #59

Yes. Just yes. BlueMTexpat Nov 2016 #60

The threat of white violence over voting is hype. Don't believe the hype. Check the source, too. ancianita Nov 2016 #62

Let them bring it. hamsterjill Nov 2016 #67

We need to fight back. Baitball Blogger Nov 2016 #68

if his 'victory' is overthrown heaven05 Nov 2016 #69

i hope your great expectations are not met lunasun Nov 2016 #71

It could also lead to the *actual* winner being sworn in. What's he so worried about? Nt LaydeeBug Nov 2016 #74

The US is actually much more stable than we give it credit for Red Oak Nov 2016 #76

Riot away bitches MFM008 Nov 2016 #77

Bring it. Lifelong Protester Nov 2016 #80

Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #81

Keeping the population in fear... Else You Are Mad Nov 2016 #82

bs--A few crazies will try something and go to prison. Hate crimes have monumentally increased anamandujano Nov 2016 #83

They think heaven05 Nov 2016 #84

They'll probably have a hard time getting off the couch. nt MADem Nov 2016 #85

Red state deplorables need to get educated before doing anything. oasis Nov 2016 #87

oh, so the threat of racist DemonGoddess Nov 2016 #91

I could almost guarantee nothing would happen. Oneironaut Nov 2016 #93

Some people are scared of their own shadow. LisaL Nov 2016 #97

If the results were overturned, yes. And it would call into question every election result. Garrett78 Nov 2016 #95

I don't think it's worth it lonestar511 Nov 2016 #96

It would be interesting if the west coast states formed a coalition to take on Trump. avebury Nov 2016 #100

Look up CalExit moda253 Nov 2016 #113

I hope they enjoy rioting bravenak Nov 2016 #102

Bring it on. It will be interesting to see if the police show up like they did in Ferguson. nt jalan48 Nov 2016 #103

Oh no! That would just be too scary! Chemisse Nov 2016 #104

Is it your framing that someone promoting a recount will be responsible for that? bigmonkey Nov 2016 #105

Your concern is noted, Mr. 59 posts Blue_Tires Nov 2016 #106

... haha ... yeah... ancianita Nov 2016 #108

Tell them to bring it. n/t Different Drummer Nov 2016 #109

Recounts may become an excuse, but not the reason. n/t Orsino Nov 2016 #111

Yes. Please don't threaten us with violence to dissuade Democracy LaydeeBug Nov 2016 #112