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dirtbag
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:35pm PT
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I think the effects will go beyond this election.
The Republican Party--not just the trump or his followers--but most of the leadership--has completely capitulated to a raging, open bigot.
People will remember this. They've really blown it.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:39pm PT
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Guess I'm being a little snarky above, In reality it's all very sad. The only good I can see is if this helps the republican party go back to honest conservatism. Right now one of the big problems is the Limbaugh level insanity that is the core of the republican party.. such that no reasonable candidate can win a primary.
We need two opposing reasonable and loyal viewpoints.. at least two.. and people dedicated to the best interests of the general population.
Currently that does not describe American politics at all.. SAD
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:42pm PT
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Trump candidacy may be the best thing to happen to America in a long time.
^^^i think so too.
especially if your into change.
which if you remember was the chant for Obama's run. now we're to believe Billary will continue the change from the ol'white guys?
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dirtbag
climber
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:43pm PT
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You're right, though, climbski2. On a national level, that party abandoned any commitment to governing long ago. They've ignored facts, and completely catered to cranks and bigots. They need a major shake up.
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:45pm PT
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Ready for Donald ?
#AskTheGays
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rottingjohnny
Sport climber
Shetville , North of Los Angeles
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Jun 15, 2016 - 09:50pm PT
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Honest conservatism is a dinosaur...With trump it's all about sex , money , and hate...fits well with the new America...
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nature
climber
Boulder, CO
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Jun 15, 2016 - 10:59pm PT
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Tom
Big Wall climber
San Luis Obispo CA
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Jun 16, 2016 - 03:31am PT
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they can basically impeach him and choose a different candidate at the convention.
Impeachment is a process against someone already in office, and it is a preliminary proceeding before a trial. It is analogous to an indictment.
Trump can't be impeached until he is in office. And, if he is elected and then impeached by the House, he must then stand trial in the Senate (c.f. Clinton and the Blue Dress).
It would be a wonderful circus for Trump to somehow win, and then be impeached on inauguration day, six minutes after being sworn into office.
Priceless.
Then, the Gin Grinch would become President . . . . . . . . . . not so priceless.
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divad
Trad climber
wmass
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Jun 16, 2016 - 05:13am PT
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Trump's Twitter account may put the National Enquirer out of business.
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dirtbag
climber
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Jun 16, 2016 - 05:29am PT
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How about a little humor to start your day.
That kid is great!
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crankster
Trad climber
No. Tahoe
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Jun 16, 2016 - 07:19am PT
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10b4me
Mountain climber
Retired
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Jun 16, 2016 - 07:56am PT
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It would be a wonderful circus for Trump to somehow win, and then be impeached on inauguration day, six minutes after being sworn into office.
Priceless.
Then, the Gin Grinch would become President . . . . . . . . . . not so priceless.
I actually think that if trump were to be elected he won't serve a full term. . . . . . .
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab, A sailboat, or some time zone
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Jun 16, 2016 - 08:02am PT
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I actually think that if trump were to be elected he won't serve a full term. . . . . . .
Totally agree. 400+ reps and 100 senators just won't lock step to his tune.
Everyone complains about exec orders now....HA! If he were in office!!!
Susan
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Craig Fry
Trad climber
So Cal.
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Jun 16, 2016 - 08:21am PT
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He won't make it past the convention is my prediction
more than half of the Republicans hate him, and that half consists of the Republicans in Charge
They could just boot his ass at the convention, or maybe his numbers will be so bad by then that they have no choice but let him go
which would change everything
suppose they put up Scott Walker
The Dems would have to totally recalibrate their campaign
That $10 bet is looking good for me right now.
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Jun 16, 2016 - 08:53am PT
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Radical Trumpist threatens inebriates with his big gun. Skates.
At around 10 p.m., a neighbor reportedly witnessed a group of four friends who had been walking down a sidewalk in the 100 block of West Juniper Street meddling with the campaign sign. The friends appeared to have been drinking.
Witnesses told San Diego police, the neighbor allegedly exited his home with a rifle and threatened the group using profanity. At one point he allegedly told them, “I’ve been waiting to use this.”
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Police arrived and questioned the man. They then transported him down to SDPD headquarters for more questioning. He was allowed to return home and was not arrested.
No names were released and there were no reported injuries.
When 10News spoke to the neighbor early Thursday morning after he’d returned from police headquarters, he claimed our crew was at the wrong home. He alleged someone who looks identical to him lives down the street.
This sort of thing cost the Santa Monica wannabee shooter/bomber (non radical Islamist) a year in Indiana.
You can be convicted of brandishing a weapon, or firearm, under CA Penal Code 417[1], if you draw or exhibit a weapon in a rude, threatening, or angry manner.
In order to be convicted of the crime the prosecutor must prove the three elements of the crime:
That you drew or exhibited a deadly weapon in the presence of another
That you did so either in a rude, threatening or angry manner, or during a fight
That you did not do so while acting in self-defense or in the defense of another
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Jun 16, 2016 - 09:04am PT
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Speaking of Trump, he claims he has a secret plan for decimating ISIS.
If he were a true patriot, rather than a high school military school graduate draft dodger, wouldn't he request a private audience with Obama (the guy who is too stupid to figger it out) and explain to him how it is done? He could then concentrate on his "service" by continuing to avoid STD's.
I'm sure Obama wouldn't blab.
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apogee
climber
Technically expert, safe belayer, can lead if easy
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Jun 16, 2016 - 09:22am PT
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"I think the effects will go beyond this election."
I seriously doubt it, at least I doubt there will be any real, deep changes in the GOP as a result of the Trump debacle.
Nope...this has happened before, not that long ago actually- the GOP got its election ass kicked in '08 with their ridiculous VP candidate, and not a damn thing changed...except they got worse. A much more dramatic implosion is going to be necessary before any real change is gonna happen.
How's that hopey-changey thing working for you, GOP?
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