US Election 2016 result

[Payton]

Im a conservative and voted for trump in the fairly heavy liberal state of Maryland.

I knew Hillary would win Maryland and my vote would likely mean nothing even though we recently elected a republican governor

Hillary will say and do anything to get elected (obviously) and she is only after her selfish interests. Shes not concerned with the common mans plight, she only cares about going down in history as the first female president

The American people saw what she was about and came through very strong in favor of Trump. I didnt think he would win but im glad he did and its obvious that polls are complete bulls**t

I hope after he takes oath that he appoints a special prosecutor like he said and locks up the corrupt Hillary, if its even possible at this point.

The American people are waking up to the corruption that is rife in our country and my confidence in them is restored for now, theres not as many sheeple as I thought

[Eighthman]

The MSM has suffered a blow it will never completely over come.  NPR and the BBC projected Hillary as the winner.  With NO newspaper endorsements, Trump won.  The alternative media wrecked Clinton's chances.

Putin offers cooperation and dialogue     https://sputniknews.com/politics/201611091047229362-putin-congratulates-trump/

I wonder if Israel will be worried ?   Obama will leave after two terms WITH NO ACCOMPLISHMENTS, NO LEGACY.  He might think about a UN resolution about Palestine as a last ditch effort for the history books.

[The Seeker]

Obama will leave after two terms WITH NO ACCOMPLISHMENTS, NO LEGACY.  He might think about a UN resolution about Palestine as a last ditch effort for the history books.

Oh, he had accomplishments all right...gas prices went sky high, 94 million people out of work, the national debt more than tripled, racial tensions and divisions are worse than they have been in 70 years plus the utter debacle known as affordable health care...

Yeah, he has a legacy all right 

Seeker

[Phedre]

So true Seeker, 

And I don't doubt, that there are not more, "Tricks" in the bag as a parting shot. These people(what ever they are) are not going to just "quietly" go away.

But today, I'm just going to be filled with gratitude that America gets to keep its sovereignty and the people can come
together to make a difference. 

[Irene]

I'm waiting for them to come together to BUILD THE WALL!

[thorfourwinds]

Overheard at the water cooler:"Donald Trump: A manifestation of the American integrity."

And now, for something completely different... 

[Eighthman]

Something else no one noticed:  did Big Political Money just get neutralized?

Trump tricked the media into giving him coverage and exploited social media to win. He didn't get newspaper endorsements and vastly under spent Hillary. The Republican party even pulled support money away from him.

http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2016-11-09/trump-redefined-us-politics-after-hillary-spent-nearly-twice-much-vote-nothing

He also may have destroyed the political establishment in both parties - as the Clinton Cabal will be dead and leading Republicans wouldn't support him.  He doesn't "owe" anyone.  Political transparency also took a huge ( y-u-u-g-e) jump as exposure exploded with wikileaks and other revelations.  Don't you wish you had stuck with Bernie, who had a clean record, Democrats?

In summary, this could be very positive.

[rdunk]

I reckon even a lot of Democrats are secretly not as bothered as they should be.  Lets face facts, Hilary wasn't popular even with them.

Trump has a great chance to get a lot of people behind him if he plays his cards shrewdly.

I think Donald Trump has over 50 million people/voters behind him already............!! 

[Pimander]

He also may have destroyed the political establishment in both parties - as the Clinton Cabal will be dead and leading Republicans wouldn't support him.  He doesn't "owe" anyone.

I suspect that the GOP elite will get behind Trump.  The reason being that there will be a three party system if they don't and they will get screwed.  They differ with Trump on trade and stuff but they will be forced to grit their teeth and stay quiet.

Don't you wish you had stuck with Bernie, who had a clean record, Democrats?

I think Democrat members did want Bernie.  It was the party machinery that friged Bernie up.

The result might also force the Democrat elite to grit their teeth and listen to the voice of the people too.

In summary, this could be very positive.

I agree but it depends on how "the political elite" react and whether the people keep pushing for change.  I think if people just think "We elected Trump so it's all sorted" then it will be a waste of time.  It also depends on whether Trump really has the guts to take on big business and Banking.  Talk is cheap.

Ultimately though, the political establishment has been shaken up in the UK and USA now.  Interesting times.

[Irene]

I have had a ball today. I usually shun television, but this morning and this evening I've been watching the news channels.

Oh, the BUTTHURT!

The despair is hilarious. I mean, seriously, all day people have looked to be on the verge of tears.

It. Is. HYSTERICAL!



PS - Drudge must have partied too hard last night. His page has been static all day.

[spacemaverick]

Well, I'm glad Trump won.  I didn't want a liar, treasonous, cheat as a president.  I forgot to add criminal and part of the global elite backed people.

[Ellirium113]

Hillary's reaction...

[Pimander]

Well, I'm glad Trump won.  I didn't want a liar, treasonous, cheat as a president.  I forgot to add criminal and part of the global elite backed people.

I didn't want either of them. 

I think of Trump as elite too.  His plans to give a tax handout to high earners and corporations sums it up for me along with his vast wealth and exploitation of cheap foreign labour.  On the other hand he has said things that people want to see happen so hopefully that will turn out better for Americans - if he can follow up on his speech yesterday and bring people together.

I'll wait and see what happens now and get back to regular Peggy topics.

ETA:  Interesting fact I found yesterday.  The Democratic Party have won the popular vote in every election bar one since 1988.

[zorgon]

Russia's Putin, others pleased as Trump win shocks world

http://www.cnn.com/2016/11/09/politics/us-election-the-world-reacts/

[Irene]

I am flummoxed by Americans who don't understand how entangled we are with China. We are going to have to spend some time unraveling that web.

I'd like to see all trade agreements reexamined and trashed if necessary. NAFTA should die, die, die. Mexico is overrunning our border and the money those illegals earn goes right back to Mexico. It's time to drain the tit.

I'm not sure about the TPP. Seems to me it should die a violent death as well.

I've always been an isolationist. Don't know how everyone else here feels about that.

We should stop foreign aid, bring all our troops home, and rebuild our infrastructure. Mexico will pay for the wall. We'll deduct the expense of constructing it from the aid we send them.

I'm all over the map this morning. More coffee is required.