2016 Postmortem

bjo59

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27. It's clear that a lot of Americans believe that cheating is OK when it is perceived to

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Sat May 14, 2016, 07:05 PM

May 2016

benefit oneself and become righteously indignant went it benefits those who one doesn't like. If it is perceived to neither benefit oneself nor benefit an "enemy," then, well, if it's clever then it stands as an example of good old American "know-how." I didn't need this election cycle to understand that. Cultural commentators have discussed this characteristic of American society since at least the early 19th century. Long live the flimflam man, the snake oil salesman, PT Barnum, and those stock market wizards, huh?

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How Strongly Do we Believe in Fair Elections? [View all] Time for change May 2016 OP

It's more than "highly suggestive". There is corruption in this election smack in our face. bkkyosemite May 2016 #1

I agree Time for change May 2016 #7

I agree. I will go so far as to say the election is being stolen for Hillary. No way do I think she reformist2 May 2016 #15

you will find that most Democrats are highly in favor of sensible reforms BootinUp May 2016 #2

And investigations are going on but not enough of them! bkkyosemite May 2016 #3

While I'm certainly a Sanders supporter... Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #4

Paper Ballots only way. bkkyosemite May 2016 #8

Agreed. Lizzie Poppet May 2016 #10

I believe that the evidence that you and others have shown dana_b May 2016 #5

If not for the fraud and out and out cheating I believe Bernie would be ahead right now. bkkyosemite May 2016 #9

so do I. It's the ONLY way that she could win dana_b May 2016 #14

The issue is not conspiracy theorists mooseprime May 2016 #6

Excellent point. CrispyQ May 2016 #12

I am an American who believes that the entire electoral process is corrupt & compromised. CrispyQ May 2016 #11

Democratic primaries should all be closed to 'independents' and Republicans. onehandle May 2016 #13

That has nothing to do with the poll questions, but I have to respond to that Time for change May 2016 #31

You ran straight to threatening the Democratic Party and hoping for a third party. onehandle May 2016 #32

I believe that principles are more important than Party Time for change May 2016 #33

Baltimore now MisterP May 2016 #16

Wow, this is very interesting Time for change May 2016 #17

the entire universe is conspiring against bernie to infinity and beyond nt msongs May 2016 #18

Hello! McFly? MrMickeysMom May 2016 #19

Interesting poll results felix_numinous May 2016 #20

Berniebro here, and while a recount would be interesting ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #21

If there is election fraud related to the electronic machines that count our votes, then Time for change May 2016 #22

If a few committed delegates change hands ... JustABozoOnThisBus May 2016 #23

If the election counts are way off because of voting machine manipulation Time for change May 2016 #25

More salty tears from a Bernie supporter. beaglelover May 2016 #24

Why is it only election fraud when Bernie loses? Metric System May 2016 #26

Why does all the election fraud favor Hillery? Time for change May 2016 #28

It's clear that a lot of Americans believe that cheating is OK when it is perceived to bjo59 May 2016 #27

Maybe some people just don't like cheaters Time for change May 2016 #30

I'm from Ohio RazBerryBeret May 2016 #29

That is true Time for change May 2016 #34