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Old 11-09-2016, 09:14 PM
 
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The divide along party lines portrayed by the people and exasperated by the media during this election and with many threads here on C-D doesn't speak for everyone.

I voted for Clinton. I live is the blue state of MA, and it was a forgone conclusion that Clinton would carry MA. I used that "my vote doesn't count" mentality to help me chicken out and not vote for Trump. I heard his initial voice. I believe he was speaking to me, unlike Clinton who was speaking from Washington into open air. I sit here now excited for the possibilities Trump brings to the table. He's already shown his ability to break down the walls of the parties by destroying the GOP in the primaries. Months ago the country saw the GOP as a mess. Now, the GOP controls the entire upper level of government. At this juncture, any GOP support thrown Trump's ways is disingenuous. Washington is timid, because Trump is a wild card to the insiders, not just to us citizens. I'm willing to give him a chance, and hope he doesn't acquiesce to his party and become one of "them". He polarized the nation, and now has a chance to "blow up" Washington, chaging the political lines for at least four years, if not for the future too.

Not all lifelong Liberals were whining or complaining before or after the result. He presented a risk to the liberal way of thinking, but he also shook the foundation of the conservatives. His message spread deep into rural areas. Now it's Trumps turn to step up to the plate. I just hope his next 4 years are similar to David Ortiz's final year with the Red Sox this past season.
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Old 11-09-2016, 09:21 PM
 
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He polarized YOU, not the nation. Your posting history told us you were a clintonista all along. Meanwhile, America finally has a chance to fix itself, no thanks to you.
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Old 11-09-2016, 09:24 PM
 
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The divide along party lines portrayed by the people and exasperated by the media during this election and with many threads here on C-D doesn't speak for everyone.

I voted for Clinton. I live is the blue state of MA, and it was a forgone conclusion that Clinton would carry MA. I used that "my vote doesn't count" mentality to help me chicken out and not vote for Trump. I heard his initial voice. I believe he was speaking to me, unlike Clinton who was speaking from Washington into open air. I sit here now excited for the possibilities Trump brings to the table. He's already shown his ability to break down the walls of the parties by destroying the GOP in the primaries. Months ago the country saw the GOP as a mess. Now, the GOP controls the entire upper level of government. At this juncture, any GOP support thrown Trump's ways is disingenuous. Washington is timid, because Trump is a wild card to the insiders, not just to us citizens. I'm willing to give him a chance, and hope he doesn't acquiesce to his party and become one of "them". He polarized the nation, and now has a chance to "blow up" Washington, chaging the political lines for at least four years, if not for the future too.

Not all lifelong Liberals were whining or complaining before or after the result. He presented a risk to the liberal way of thinking, but he also shook the foundation of the conservatives. His message spread deep into rural areas. Now it's Trumps turn to step up to the plate. I just hope his next 4 years are similar to David Ortiz's final year with the Red Sox this past season.
You voted for everything wrong about politics in America.
That's all.
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Old 11-09-2016, 09:32 PM
 
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He polarized YOU, not the nation. Your posting history told us you were a clintonista all along. Meanwhile, America finally has a chance to fix itself, no thanks to you.
I'm in a Clintonista state, so my vote here in MA didn't count as she owned MA as expected. I'm a liberal, not a candidate homey. I'm happy Trump won, and was simply "uncomfortable" with Trump. His victory wasn't coming from my state, of that I was certain. I sat back and watched the rest of the country decide, especially in the battleground states.

Tag me any way that makes you happy, but based on your comment I'm pretty sure you are quite wrong about me and my beliefs.
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Old 11-09-2016, 09:47 PM
 
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The divide along party lines portrayed by the people and exasperated by the media during this election and with many threads here on C-D doesn't speak for everyone.

I voted for Clinton. I live is the blue state of MA, and it was a forgone conclusion that Clinton would carry MA. I used that "my vote doesn't count" mentality to help me chicken out and not vote for Trump. I heard his initial voice. I believe he was speaking to me, unlike Clinton who was speaking from Washington into open air. I sit here now excited for the possibilities Trump brings to the table. He's already shown his ability to break down the walls of the parties by destroying the GOP in the primaries. Months ago the country saw the GOP as a mess. Now, the GOP controls the entire upper level of government. At this juncture, any GOP support thrown Trump's ways is disingenuous. Washington is timid, because Trump is a wild card to the insiders, not just to us citizens. I'm willing to give him a chance, and hope he doesn't acquiesce to his party and become one of "them". He polarized the nation, and now has a chance to "blow up" Washington, chaging the political lines for at least four years, if not for the future too.

Not all lifelong Liberals were whining or complaining before or after the result. He presented a risk to the liberal way of thinking, but he also shook the foundation of the conservatives. His message spread deep into rural areas. Now it's Trumps turn to step up to the plate. I just hope his next 4 years are similar to David Ortiz's final year with the Red Sox this past season.
Well, you voted for Clinton, but now you're supporting Trump. Talk about a quick turn around.
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