2016 USA Presidential election thread I: The warm-up

[archibaldcrane]

Iran was pretty chill about us fucking up, which is a nice change. They weren't staging mock executions and shit like they have before when sailors floated into their waters.

[notorious bum]

Maybe Iran's gotten used to all that "accidental" floating into waters over time. Also, I can't watch this dumb shit even if I were drunk, there's a superior NBA game on tonight. Enjoy the endless evoking of military strengthening.

[Ksandra]

I meet far too many people who think Obamacare is awful but the Affordable Care Act is great.

I've given up trying to explain to my in laws that they have Obamacare. They insist they don't since they don't since they aren't subsidized. They get rather insulted when I mention in.

[Waraji]

I never watch Republican debates, but if this is anything remotely to what its normally like, why watch The Kardashians, this is stupid enough, and more characters.

[archibaldcrane]

I've given up trying to explain to my in laws that they have Obamacare. They insist they don't since they don't since they aren't subsidized. They get rather insulted when I mention in.

No one "has obamacare". Your inlaws may have purchased insurance from a company on a marketplace set up by the ACA (or maybe they bought directly from an insurer, as it wouldn't make a difference if they earn too much for a subsidy) but either way they don't "have Obamacare".

[Sho]

Yeah, ACA and Obamacare is one and the same.

That's part of the joke -- say Obamacare and people think it's the end of the world, but saying Affordable Care Act, and people think it's more palatable to the ears.

Just another instance of people knowing fuck all about politics, and still wanting an individual voice on matters.

[Fiye]

Our sailors fucked up. They came back safely probably thanks in part to our building relationship with Iran.

If you want to see some shit. See if they report on what the officer gets in punishment.

[Dimmauk]

This debate is so bad. Seriously, everything is bad, the mods, the candidates, cameras, fucking everything. AND ITS AWESOME!

[Quicklet]

I really just want a 3-way debate between Trump, Cruz, and Rubio at this point. Anytime they actually get into a substantive debate they have to move onto one of the irrelevant candidates.

[Tyche]

Bum can correct me if I'm wrong, but most polls showed Hillary winning the debates (which I think was clear from the one debate I watched). And polls widened a bit immediately post debate before sanders began closing a gap he will never fully close.

People seem to forget from 2008 that Hillary is no slouch on the debate stage.

[Tyche]

A cursory Google suggests the above is the case.

[6souls]

[Ragnus]

Been seeing a lot of people comparing this to a modern day Hitler Youth.

[Ksandra]

No one "has obamacare". Your inlaws may have purchased insurance from a company on a marketplace set up by the ACA (or maybe they bought directly from an insurer, as it wouldn't make a difference if they earn too much for a subsidy) but either way they don't "have Obamacare".

We all "have Obamacare" because it is an act we all participate in. I am well aware how it works, thanks.

[notorious bum]

A cursory Google suggests the above is the case.

Yes, obviously it varies by which polls you read, but don't ignore the gains behind the scenes, i.e. social media gains and donations.


Just got in, but have another one: Clinton campaign strategist attacking Sanders anti-Wall St ad also works for Bank of America & JPMorgan http://www.ibtimes.com/political-cap...t-ad-while-his

[dasva]

Been seeing a lot of people comparing this to a modern day Hitler Youth.

I see that comparison drawn a lot in politics though. Then again nowadays most major politicians at some time or another use children to further their message some... because well it works

[Fiye]

Never forget.

[Quicklet]

I feel so bad for his kids. They barely get to see him and when they do, it's to be part of a campaign ad.

[kuronosan]

We all "have Obamacare" because it is an act we all participate in. I am well aware how it works, thanks.

No.

[Tyrath]

We all "have Obamacare" because it is an act we all participate in. I am well aware how it works, thanks.

Stop being terrible. No one has Obamacare.