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Post by wheelie on Nov 5, 2020 17:54:09 GMT -5
Got this from a friend...it will be interesting to see how the 2020 concession speech compares, from whomever has to deliver it... “Last night, I congratulated Donald Trump and offered to work with him on behalf of our country. I hope that he will be a successful president for all Americans... I still believe in America and I always will. And if you do, then we must accept this result and then look to the future. Donald Trump is going to be our president. We owe him an open mind and the chance to lead. Our constitutional democracy enshrines the peaceful transfer of power and we don't just respect that, we cherish it.” - Clinton 2016 “I have just called President Obama to congratulate him on his victory. His supporters and his campaign also deserve congratulations. I wish all of them well, but particularly the president, the first lady and their daughters. This is a time of great challenges for America, and I pray that the president will be successful in guiding our nation.” - Romney 2012 “A little while ago, I had the honor of calling Sen. Barack Obama — to congratulate him on being elected the next president of the country that we both love. In a contest as long and difficult as this campaign has been, his success alone commands my respect for his ability and perseverance... Whatever our differences, we are fellow Americans. And please believe me when I say no association has ever meant more to me than that... Tonight — tonight, more than any night, I hold in my heart nothing but love for this country and for all its citizens, whether they supported me or Sen. Obama. I wish Godspeed to the man who was my former opponent and will be my president.” - McCain 2008 (Pretty much McCain’s entire concession speech in 2008 is a master class. Look it up.) “I spoke to President Bush and I offered him and Laura our congratulations on their victory. We had a good conversation, and we talked about the danger of division in our country and the need -- the desperate need for unity, for finding the common ground, coming together. Today I hope that we can begin the healing... I did my best to express my vision and my hopes for America. We worked hard and we fought hard, and I wish that things had turned out a little differently. But in an American election, there are no losers, because whether or not our candidates are successful, the next morning we all wake up as Americans. That is the greatest privilege and the most remarkable good fortune that can come to us on Earth.” - Kerry 2004 “Almost a century and a half ago, Senator Stephen Douglas told Abraham Lincoln, who had just defeated him for the presidency, "Partisan feeling must yield to patriotism. I'm with you, Mr. President, and God bless you." Well, in that same spirit, I say to President-elect Bush that what remains of partisan rancor must now be put aside, and may God bless his stewardship of this country... President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities. I, personally, will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us -- to unite behind our next president. This is America. Just as we fight hard when the stakes are high, we close ranks and come together when the contest is done.” - Gore 2000 “Let me say that I talked to President Clinton. We had a good visit. I congratulated him. I've said repeatedly in this campaign that the president was my opponent, not my enemy. And I wish him well and I pledge my support in whatever advances the cause of a better America, because that's what the race was about in the first place, a better America as we go into the next century.” - Dole 1996 “Here’s the way we see it and the country should see it: The people have spoken, and we respect the majesty of the democratic system. I just called Gov. Clinton over in Little Rock and offered him my congratulations. He did run a strong campaign. I wish him well in the White House, and I want the country to know that our entire administration will work closely with his team to ensure the smooth transition of power. There is important work to be done, and America must always come first. So we will get behind this new president and wish him well.” - Bush 1992 You get the idea. Can you find George Clinton’s concession speech to George Washington in 1788?
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Post by bob on Nov 5, 2020 18:01:55 GMT -5
Wouldn't be surprised.....
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Post by dickc49 on Nov 5, 2020 18:24:51 GMT -5
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Post by poe on Nov 5, 2020 19:29:36 GMT -5
Possible Trump and Biden concession speeches....
Biden: I just talked with my opponent and congratulated him on winning the final court battle in the supreme court and thus taking the election victory from the American voters by preventing the counting of the final ballets. I told him that his illegitimate pick for the supreme court was indeed the decisive vote that enabled him to claim victory. For decades I have fought for middle class Americans and I am saddened today for what this outcome means for our country. I just hope that the many court cases against this man will result in his early removal from office.
Trump: I just talked with the big guy and congratulated him on stealing the election and pulling off one of the biggest hoaxes on the American people. I fought strongly – very strongly – for the American people – but not only was I fighting against a corrupt individual with ties to China, I was also fighting against a corrupt media and big tech that enabled this theft. As our country goes into the trash like Venezuela, I will continue to use my Twitter account to inform the American people of all the bad things – many, many bad things – that the new horrible administration will be doing. I just hope that in 4 years, we will have a country capable of holding a free and fair election and this disaster will be short-lived.
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Post by promontoryrider on Nov 5, 2020 19:51:50 GMT -5
Possible Trump and Biden concession speeches.... Biden: I just talked with my opponent and congratulated him on winning the final court battle in the supreme court and thus taking the election victory from the American voters by preventing the counting of the final ballets. I told him that his illegitimate pick for the supreme court was indeed the decisive vote that enabled him to claim victory. For decades I have fought for middle class Americans and I am saddened today for what this outcome means for our country. I just hope that the many court cases against this man will result in his early removal from office. Trump: I just talked with the big guy and congratulated him on stealing the election and pulling off one of the biggest hoaxes on the American people. I fought strongly – very strongly – for the American people – but not only was I fighting against a corrupt individual with ties to China, I was also fighting against a corrupt media and big tech that enabled this theft. As our country goes into the trash like Venezuela, I will continue to use my Twitter account to inform the American people of all the bad things – many, many bad things – that the new horrible administration will be doing. I just hope that in 4 years, we will have a country capable of holding a free and fair election and this disaster will be short-lived. From a politician that taxed SOCIAL SECURITY. From a politician that didn't want his kids to attend school in the "RACIAL JUNGLE." From a politician that eulogized a KKK member. From a career politician worth many, many millions who got rich in politics. Joe really cares and can relate the middle class?!?!?!
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Post by ZenMaster on Nov 5, 2020 19:54:18 GMT -5
If Rick Santorum thinks you are delusional regarding this election then you may want to reflect.
If it was rigged then why did the GOP do so well in all the down ticket races? Seriously.... if the fix was in then the Dems needed to WIN the SENATE!! And they didn’t. And the GOP is going to pick up seats in the House too.
Trump is passionately followed by many, but he needs to accept that more people than that dislike him. And this pathetic response to his impending defeat is what is even more sad and dangerous.
Just lying over and over. Divide, divide, divide. And the dog whistles are coming.
Embarrassing frankly. Cringe worthy.
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Nov 5, 2020 20:06:17 GMT -5
McCain...ha ha ha ha ha
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Nov 5, 2020 20:08:32 GMT -5
Zenny I know you want to elect the nicest guy. That’s fine. But this is not about who is more liked as a person. I don’t think you understand that Trump doesn’t care who hates him. He care about who votes for him only. But you love to bring up those that "hate him". Not sure why you care so much about it. 65m people voted for him.
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Post by what is hip ? on Nov 5, 2020 20:11:04 GMT -5
If Rick Santorum thinks you are delusional regarding this election then you may want to reflect. If it was rigged then why did the GOP do so well in all the down ticket races? Seriously.... if the fix was in then the Dems needed to WIN the SENATE!! And they didn’t. And the GOP is going to pick up seats in the House too. Trump is passionately followed by many, but he needs to accept that more people than that dislike him. And this pathetic response to his impending defeat is what is even more sad and dangerous. Just lying over and over. Divide, divide, divide. And the dog whistles are coming. Embarrassing frankly. Cringe worthy. They city machines were too stupid to think and rig the down ballot races. If I were Trump, I'd like to see ballots that only voted for Prez and left everything else blank. That should be an easy starting point.
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Post by ZenMaster on Nov 5, 2020 20:24:15 GMT -5
If Rick Santorum thinks you are delusional regarding this election then you may want to reflect. If it was rigged then why did the GOP do so well in all the down ticket races? Seriously.... if the fix was in then the Dems needed to WIN the SENATE!! And they didn’t. And the GOP is going to pick up seats in the House too. Trump is passionately followed by many, but he needs to accept that more people than that dislike him. And this pathetic response to his impending defeat is what is even more sad and dangerous. Just lying over and over. Divide, divide, divide. And the dog whistles are coming. Embarrassing frankly. Cringe worthy. They city machines were too stupid to think and rig the down ballot races. If I were Trump, I'd like to see ballots that only voted for Prez and left everything else blank. That should be an easy starting point. Smart enough to figure out how to rig a Presidential election but “too stupid” to rig down ballot. Right. Lol.
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Post by ZenMaster on Nov 5, 2020 20:34:30 GMT -5
Zenny I know you want to elect the nicest guy. That’s fine. But this is not about who is more liked as a person. I don’t think you understand that Trump doesn’t care who hates him. He care about who votes for him only. But you love to bring up those that "hate him". Not sure why you care so much about it. 65m people voted for him. No, you don’t know. It’s not about being liked? Trump was literally begging suburban housewives to like him because, he said, he was putting their husbands back to work. What planet are you living on? Lmao
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Post by what is hip ? on Nov 5, 2020 20:37:21 GMT -5
They city machines were too stupid to think and rig the down ballot races. If I were Trump, I'd like to see ballots that only voted for Prez and left everything else blank. That should be an easy starting point. Smart enough to figure out how to rig a Presidential election but “too stupid” to rig down ballot. Right. Lol. Have you ever listened to Adam Schiff / Nadler? Yes, stupid. Election officials in Philly / Atlanta? Yes stupid? Gov. Wolf? Yes stupid. Philly does "street money". Yes stupid. I'm not saying it changes anything. American elections have been ruined forever in the name of the China Virus. But if I were Trump, I'd like all ballots that only voted Prez and left all else blank as a review start. SO WHAT WOULD U DO? Can you answer a question for once? If you were on Trumps team, what would you do at this point?
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Post by what is hip ? on Nov 5, 2020 20:39:27 GMT -5
Zenny I know you want to elect the nicest guy. That’s fine. But this is not about who is more liked as a person. I don’t think you understand that Trump doesn’t care who hates him. He care about who votes for him only. But you love to bring up those that "hate him". Not sure why you care so much about it. 65m people voted for him. No, you don’t know. It’s not about being liked? Trump was literally begging suburban housewives to like him because, he said, he was putting their husbands back to work. What planet are you living on? Lmao The only demo category Trump was down was WHITE MEN. That was a -5%. He was up among all other cats. Is Trump still a racist? Let me know. (you can start with researching those numbers)
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Post by MonkeyBrook on Nov 5, 2020 20:40:51 GMT -5
No, you don’t know. It’s not about being liked? Trump was literally begging suburban housewives to like him because, he said, he was putting their husbands back to work. What planet are you living on? Lmao The only demo category Trump was down was WHITE MEN. That was a -5%. He was up among all other cats. Is Trump still a racist? Let me know. (you can start with researching those numbers) You cant have a discussion w Zenny, he lives in his own world and believe his opinion is fact...he just proved it for the 1000th time. I hate Trump but I voted for him. I voted party and policy not personality. Zenny voted for Jo Jo.
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Post by ZenMaster on Nov 5, 2020 21:15:51 GMT -5
The only demo category Trump was down was WHITE MEN. That was a -5%. He was up among all other cats. Is Trump still a racist? Let me know. (you can start with researching those numbers) You cant have a discussion w Zenny, he lives in his own world and believe his opinion is fact...he just proved it for the 1000th time. I hate Trump but I voted for him. I voted party and policy not personality. Jenn voted for Jo Jo. Everyone here presents their opinion as fact every single day and you know it, in fact you are doing it right now, but you only criticize me. Again, what planet so you live on? And sorry but I don’t believe that you hate Trump. I don’t know where WIH gets his info, but certainly doesn’t line up with what I have seen. In any case trumps racist words and behaviors have been well documented for decades and MY OPINION of him was formed many years before he ran for president. All he’s done for the last 4 or 5 years is reinforce MY OPINION of him.
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