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2016 Postmortem

NRQ891

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2. 'you're a racist, mysogenistic homophobic xenophobic bigot, if you don't vote for us'

Reply to LexVegas (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 1, 2016, 09:58 AM

Dec 2016

is a vote for the creation of a new powerful populist 3rd party, whether you realize it or not

With the advance of technology, the 'proof of concept' of Trump's completely unconventional campaign style, I would not be shocked to see the rise of a 3rd populist party, somewhat libertarian on social issues but populist on economic ones. I think it could pull 1/4 of Democrats, 1/4 of Republicans, and 1/4 of Independents, giving it parity with other parties almost overnight. Please understand I'm not advocating such a thing, I'm stating that such a possibility is out there and must be considered, when assessing next elections.

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It just seems so much easier [View all] Chitown Kev Dec 2016 OP

Whites that voted Trump are all bigots of some kind... LexVegas Dec 2016 #1

'you're a racist, mysogenistic homophobic xenophobic bigot, if you don't vote for us' NRQ891 Dec 2016 #2

I did not say this Chitown Kev Dec 2016 #3