Call the election

footfootfoot · 02-22-2016, 12:51 PM

This is NOT a discussion thread, any posts (apart from this one) longer than a few, non run-on sentences will be deleted by the mods (right mods? You've got m back on this?)

The point of the thread is like the celeb death pool; the point is to win. And you win by declaring in front of FSM, the cellar, and everybody who will win the next election.

Not who you want to win, not who you think should win, not who any pundits are saying will win, but who you think will be our next president, like it or not.

You may include a brief explanation as long as it doesn't exceed the first rule.

footfootfoot · 02-22-2016, 12:53 PM

Barring any catastrophic event or sudden untimely death of any candidate, I call Trump as the next POTUS.

If you don't see why this is practically a fait accompli then you have insulated yourself from mainstream America.

Gravdigr · 02-22-2016, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Barring any catastrophic event...

That's what this election will be...a catastrophic event.

I predict Monica's ex-boyfriend's wife.

glatt · 02-22-2016, 01:48 PM

I give Trump a 40% chance of victory to Hillary's 60% chance. I'm calling Hillary. I am sure that like most people, I surround myself with like minded individuals, but I have yet to learn of anyone I know in the real world or on Facebook that say they support Trump. Trump will win the GOP nomination though.

Clodfobble · 02-22-2016, 02:31 PM

I call Trump to win the GOP nomination, and then make a crazy-ass choice for running mate--like, Bernie, if Hillary wins the democratic nomination, and vice versa. Or someone completely out of left field who has zero political experience, but definitely liberal leanings.

Trump-plus-Dem-running-mate will win, and then Trump will resign immediately after inauguration and put his VP in charge. Because he's all about the power games, and the publicity, and the news cycle. Better than getting elected President? Getting to fucking pick whoever you want for President, with basically no one else's say so.

glatt · 02-22-2016, 02:59 PM

I like that theory. I still can't imagine him wanting to run the country, so it fits my preconceived notions and I like it.

glatt · 02-22-2016, 03:54 PM

What are the rules for Congress removing a President? They can impeach one without too much trouble, but actually removing one from office was a higher hurdle IIRC. (See, for example Bill Clinton.) I can see an outsider like a President Trump being removed by his "own party", especially if he chooses a running mate they like.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-22-2016, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by glatt

I like that theory. I still can't imagine him wanting to run the country, so it fits my preconceived notions and I like it.

Just needs his very own Cheney.

Pamela · 02-22-2016, 08:03 PM

I'll call it for Trump. The cold anger has reached a critical level.
I like Clodfobble's theory too. I hadn't considered that gambit.

As an aside, a President (or Supreme Court Justice) cannot be impeached on a whim. They must be tried in the Senate for high crimes and misdemeanors or some such "good reason".

Happy Monkey · 02-22-2016, 08:05 PM

Delegates aren't actually required to vote for who they're pledged to. They don't even have to vote for someone who was on the ballot.

I'd see that as a small but nonzero possibility if either Trump or Sanders win the votes; their respective party establishments really don't want them.

glatt · 02-22-2016, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Pamela

As an aside, a President (or Supreme Court Justice) cannot be impeached on a whim. They must be tried in the Senate for high crimes and misdemeanors or some such "good reason".

Sure, but you know they can "trump" up some charges.

BigV · 02-22-2016, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by footfootfoot

This is NOT a discussion thread, any posts (apart from this one) longer than a few, non run-on sentences will be deleted by the mods (right mods? You've got m back on this?)

The point of the thread is like the celeb death pool; the point is to win. And you win by declaring in front of FSM, the cellar, and everybody who will win the next election.

Not who you want to win, not who you think should win, not who any pundits are saying will win, but who you think will be our next president, like it or not.

You may include a brief explanation as long as it doesn't exceed the first rule.

I love how a thread about our Democratic process pleading for authoritarian control has turned into a textbook example of anarchy.

I love you cellar.

Griff · 02-23-2016, 06:32 AM

Trump for the win. Unfortunately, I take him at his word so fascism to follow.

fargon · 02-23-2016, 06:38 AM

I have called every presidential election rite since 1964. I usually wait until after the conventions. But I will go out on a limb, and say Donald for the win. And then he quits 6 months in because he can't control congress.
I still want Bernie.

Spexxvet · 02-23-2016, 08:52 AM

Want: Bernie
Will: Hillary

Elections go the way of the swing vote (typically moderates). I think (hope) Trump scares the living shit out of the swing vote, pushing them to Hillary.

02-22-2016, 12:51 PM	#1
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Call the election This is NOT a discussion thread, any posts (apart from this one) longer than a few, non run-on sentences will be deleted by the mods (right mods? You've got m back on this?) The point of the thread is like the celeb death pool; the point is to win. And you win by declaring in front of FSM, the cellar, and everybody who will win the next election. Not who you want to win, not who you think should win, not who any pundits are saying will win, but who you think will be our next president, like it or not. You may include a brief explanation as long as it doesn't exceed the first rule. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-22-2016, 12:53 PM	#2
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Barring any catastrophic event or sudden untimely death of any candidate, I call Trump as the next POTUS. If you don't see why this is practically a fait accompli then you have insulated yourself from mainstream America. __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

02-22-2016, 02:31 PM	#5
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I call Trump to win the GOP nomination, and then make a crazy-ass choice for running mate--like, Bernie, if Hillary wins the democratic nomination, and vice versa. Or someone completely out of left field who has zero political experience, but definitely liberal leanings. Trump-plus-Dem-running-mate will win, and then Trump will resign immediately after inauguration and put his VP in charge. Because he's all about the power games, and the publicity, and the news cycle. Better than getting elected President? Getting to fucking pick whoever you want for President, with basically no one else's say so. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

02-22-2016, 08:05 PM	#10
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	Delegates aren't actually required to vote for who they're pledged to. They don't even have to vote for someone who was on the ballot. I'd see that as a small but nonzero possibility if either Trump or Sanders win the votes; their respective party establishments really don't want them. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

02-23-2016, 06:32 AM	#13
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Trump for the win. Unfortunately, I take him at his word so fascism to follow. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-22-2016, 01:48 PM	#4
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I give Trump a 40% chance of victory to Hillary's 60% chance. I'm calling Hillary. I am sure that like most people, I surround myself with like minded individuals, but I have yet to learn of anyone I know in the real world or on Facebook that say they support Trump. Trump will win the GOP nomination though.

02-22-2016, 02:59 PM	#6
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I like that theory. I still can't imagine him wanting to run the country, so it fits my preconceived notions and I like it.

02-22-2016, 03:54 PM	#7
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	What are the rules for Congress removing a President? They can impeach one without too much trouble, but actually removing one from office was a higher hurdle IIRC. (See, for example Bill Clinton.) I can see an outsider like a President Trump being removed by his "own party", especially if he chooses a running mate they like.

02-22-2016, 08:03 PM	#9
Pamela Deplorable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 767	I'll call it for Trump. The cold anger has reached a critical level. I like Clodfobble's theory too. I hadn't considered that gambit. As an aside, a President (or Supreme Court Justice) cannot be impeached on a whim. They must be tried in the Senate for high crimes and misdemeanors or some such "good reason".

02-23-2016, 06:38 AM	#14
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	I have called every presidential election rite since 1964. I usually wait until after the conventions. But I will go out on a limb, and say Donald for the win. And then he quits 6 months in because he can't control congress. I still want Bernie. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

02-23-2016, 08:52 AM	#15
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Want: Bernie Will: Hillary Elections go the way of the swing vote (typically moderates). I think (hope) Trump scares the living shit out of the swing vote, pushing them to Hillary. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

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