Too Bad We Cannot Vote for President Next Week
@DeborahDiane (40056)
Laguna Woods, California
June 11, 2016 5:40pm CST
We haven't even had the conventions, yet, but I am already tired of all the political arguments, Facebook posts, Tweets, ads and phone calls.
It is almost certain that 95% of the people in the U.S. already know who they are going to vote for, and NOTHING that anyone else says is going to change their minds.
At this point, if you are for Trump, you have already decided to vote for him and criticize Clinton.
If you are for Clinton, you have already decided to vote for her and criticize Trump.
If you support a write-in or third party candidate, you have already decided to vote for them and criticize the big political parties.
Think of how much time and money could be saved if we skipped the conventions, the ads, the debates, the speeches, the Trump jet flying across country, the hairspray and everything else associated with the political season and just moved on with the election!
No ... we can't do it. The date of the election is set in the U.S. Constitution and nothing is going to change that.
It's a nice dream, though, isn't it? 
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Jun 16
I think a lot of people would agree that they do not care who wins at this point ... they just want the political pain to be over!
@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
@DWDavis - Perhaps the Republicans will come up with another choice. They are still arguing about it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Jun 16
It surely is high time and the war goes on until November. I will try to rise above the fray, but Trump makes me so angry! Rather, I should say that I choose to get angry at his nonsensical pronouncements.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Jun 16
You know what he is going to say, always something offensive, so skip it. I don't listen anymore.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
@JamesHxstatic - I try REALLY hard to ignore his rants, flip-flopping and cruel statements ... but some of them are hard to overlook!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace - Yes, Trump always has something offensive to say ... even today, after the worst mass murder in U.S. history. He just doesn't know how to be thoughtful and kind. Those poor families.
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@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
15 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane If i were to vote , i also would choose her .
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
I prefer Hillary Clinton. She's not perfect, I realize. However, she certainly beats the competition.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
15 Jun 16
@SIMPLYD - I think the majority of women, as well as many men, prefer her.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
Sigh ... we just have to endure the next five months until the election is over.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane I watch all television from recordings. Then I can fast forward over anything I do not want to see, like the political nonsense. I've decided, so I don't need to see it.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace - That would be a great idea ... requiring them to contribute money to charities. At least some good would come from all this.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
29 Jun 16
@Hanyouyomi - I agree that it is ridiculous how much money is spent by politicians, especially when you consider that people could be fed and jobs could be created with $1 billion.
@Hanyouyomi (2187)
• Dallas, Texas
29 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane Exactly, but they don't care. All that matters is that we line their pockets. I mean maybe I need to pay more attention to each campaign, but I have yet to hear one squeak about how Trump or Clinrton to strengthen the Economy. Hell, Trump kicked in the doors saying "Let's Make America Great Again," and yet he has yet to say:"HOW!!!!" For God's sake, he's a business mogul, creating jobs should be his area of expertice. Hell if he came in declaring how he'd use his corporate empire to create jobs as president, he'd have my vote. But no, he's focused on looking like a jingoist @$$-hat! And Clinton's too busy appeasing to all the feelings hurt by Trump's rhetoric...
The democrats are a bunch of pansies anyway, I mean seriously?! Having a "sit-in" at a debate about an issue regarding illegal immigrants instead of actively debating their side?! F*CKING HELL!!!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
11 Jun 16
@norcal - I try to tune it out. I should work harder at it! LOL 
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
14 Jun 16
yes it is. I am a bit sick of it also and agree
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
I think a lot of us are already tired of this election. I can't imagine five more months of this!
@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
I certainly think Obama could hold down the fort as well as any of the candidates out there ... but, unfortunately, the constitution won't let us keep him any longer while we start over from the beginning. Too bad!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
13 Jun 16
I have to say that I am glad that some people are undecided, or all this money that will be spend would be a total waste.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
12 Jun 16
I fall into the third group. I enjoy criticizing the two major parties because someone needs to pull their tails, or point out their tall tales.
Besides, there is still time for Hillary to get indicted or the Donald to implode. While there is still a chance either or both of them could get bumped from the ticket, let's not rush things.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
12 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane Hope springs eternal in the young, and not so young, heart.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
Ahhh! I can see your point. You hope the candidates will change. I wouldn't count on it, but who knows.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
@DWDavis - I think a LOT of people in America are hoping that the political candidates will change. I agree that hope springs eternal in our hearts!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
I agree @marlina that we seem to be getting more political stuff on TV than real news ... and far too often the real news is sensationalized and does not inform us or help us understand real issues.
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
12 Jun 16
aint that the truth?? mercy... i believe there ought to be a "cap" 'n the amount'f fundin' fer all candidates. the funds gathered fer each "party" put into a "kitty" 'n then evenly dispersed. once that's gone, 'tis gone 'n they can get no more. sure'd show me a better pic'f their budgetin' abilities 'n ingenuity to get schtuff done versus constantly havin' their hands out'n other folks pockets.
jest think if'n all they've plans to spend 'twixt now'n the election 'twas spent'n our infrastructure? to feed the hungry, house the homeless 'n the like? sigh...jest boggles the mind't the waste!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane lessen chance'f so many owin' "favors" to those who've the cash to burn, too. there's so much waste'n our government, startin' with 'em jest tryin' to get elected :(
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
@crazyhorseladycx - I agree that there is way too much waste in our government!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
I completely agree with you! It would be wonderful if there were caps on spending for politicians. So much could be done with that money.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
12 Jun 16
This could be solved by simply restricting election "season" to six months and not allowing anyone to announce, campaign or collect money until a fixed date.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace - I agree that the election season should be MUCH shorter. I have already heard the media talking about the 2020 election ... whether Marco Rubio will run, etc. It drives me crazy!!
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
14 Jun 16
@ElizabethWallace they have to - Yes, now they feel that they have to fill up all that time.
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
13 Jun 16
@DeborahDiane Part of the problem was caused by Ted Turner. When he started a 24/7 news network, the barn door was removed entirely.
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@just4him (306386)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12 Jun 16
I don't think you're alone in wanting this election over with. I'll be so glad when November gets here and we can all cast our ballot for our pre-determined candidate and then sit back and watch to see who the victor will be and then drown our sorrows in our favorite bottle.
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@DeborahDiane (40056)
• Laguna Woods, California
12 Jun 16
Ha Ha! Yes, no matter how it turns out, there will be plenty of people drowning their sorrows in their favorite bottle!
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