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kentuck

(111,110 posts) Sat Oct 15, 2016, 09:50 AM Oct 2016

Bill Maher makes a good point.

"For me the great sadness of this election is knowing that even if Trump doesn't become president, we live in a country where half the people think he should be. #election2016"

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Bill Maher makes a good point. (Original Post) kentuck Oct 2016 OP

I refuse to believe it's "half". Avalux Oct 2016 #1

+1000 smirkymonkey Oct 2016 #2

Avalux

(35,015 posts)

1. I refuse to believe it's "half".

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Oct 15, 2016, 09:56 AM

Oct 2016

It's less than 40% of a very vocal and angry segment of likely voters. We all need to remember that the MAJORITY of Americans don't even vote.

The problem is apathy, which would allow that minority to take over.

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)

2. +1000

Reply to kentuck (Original post)

Sat Oct 15, 2016, 11:08 AM

Oct 2016

True, and very sad.

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