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This is flabbergasting (Original Post) misanthrope Nov 2020 OP
I was screaming at the TV at this mcar Nov 2020 #1
My reaction exactly! smirkymonkey Nov 2020 #18
The average American isn't real smart, this group is definitely in the lower half. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2020 #2
At least half of all Americans have a less than average intelligence... NurseJackie Nov 2020 #36
And they don't care about any down-ballot candidates or issues? Rorey Nov 2020 #3
this is pure selfishness mercuryblues Nov 2020 #4
Raise your hand if you're tired of hearing from these people. BannonsLiver Nov 2020 #5
+1 MustLoveBeagles Nov 2020 #30
These are lame excuses. PERIOD. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #6
These idiots don't deserve to live in a democracy Blue Owl Nov 2020 #7
Don't waste our time with these self-absorbed waste of flesh. brush Nov 2020 #13
The interesting thing is that the four people likely would not be able to agree Blue_true Nov 2020 #31
Yes, and in the history of the world, that has never happened. brush Nov 2020 #32
Correct. But those idiots are oblivious to that reality. nt Blue_true Nov 2020 #34
I don't get these people The Genealogist Nov 2020 #8
maybe they aren't good in knowning what affects what Clearly fogged in Nov 2020 #17
Given the choice... The Genealogist Nov 2020 #20
and they don't know what the choice is Clearly fogged in Nov 2020 #21
Are they trying to portray this as a good thing? LisaL Nov 2020 #9
Just as well that they aren't voting... 2naSalit Nov 2020 #10
Never in my voting history have I ever seen the perfect candidate. Blue_true Nov 2020 #15
Thta's how I see it... 2naSalit Nov 2020 #28
I honestly don't know what they think. What I do know is they appear to be blind Blue_true Nov 2020 #35
They want to live in a place led by a dictator that they love. Blue_true Nov 2020 #27
Those people need to take a day to pull their heads out of their asses. Blue_true Nov 2020 #11
We can get our point across in other ways than voting? Doreen Nov 2020 #12
Now I understand better how we ended up with tRump in office. NoRoadUntravelled Nov 2020 #14
Half of the population is below average, after all. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2020 #16
This is true shanti Nov 2020 #29
these people come with the territory, be careful Clearly fogged in Nov 2020 #19
ugh Skittles Nov 2020 #22
Why does PBS always do this? llmart Nov 2020 #23
I blame it on editors who've been at it too long. They have a set of... brush Nov 2020 #38
"Not voting sends the message that "we're not happy" Fuck you it doesn't Maraya1969 Nov 2020 #24
Alrighty then. Solly Mack Nov 2020 #25
MY FEELINGS. betsuni Nov 2020 #26
What a bunch of self-righteous, lazy-ass... 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #33
This ticks me off. Lady Freedom Returns Nov 2020 #37
Every "reason" given is about "ME." They all refuse to see beyond themselves. VOX Nov 2020 #39
Selfish, pompous ASSHOLES Roland99 Nov 2020 #40
All of the above. Silver1 Nov 2020 #41

mcar

(42,302 posts)
1. I was screaming at the TV at this
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:56 PM
Nov 2020

These selfish, self absorbed ignorant fckfaces!

And what was the point of wasting prime news time on this idiocy.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
18. My reaction exactly!
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:11 PM
Nov 2020

"It's all about MEEEEEEE, and what my interests are". How about the fact that we are going to lose our democracy to an insane, corrupt, grifting, hateful dictator? How about making a decision to vote for the person who is going to stop that from happening you selfish fuckwits!

The only one of them I could even have the slightest bit of understanding for was the young woman in Greece, but the rest of them were just brain-dead idiots who have to make it all about themselves. Fuck them!

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
3. And they don't care about any down-ballot candidates or issues?
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:56 PM
Nov 2020

They can all STFU. I doubt they EVER voted, no matter what they say.

mercuryblues

(14,530 posts)
4. this is pure selfishness
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 08:57 PM
Nov 2020

all I hear is me,me,me.

I have never seen a Presidential candidate check all my boxes, so I should have not voted? Fuck everyone else, it's all about ME!

brush

(53,770 posts)
13. Don't waste our time with these self-absorbed waste of flesh.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:05 PM
Nov 2020

The nation is teetering on the brink of fascism and they can't be bothered to held save the nation from an inept, wannabe dictator.

Their candidate has to agree with them on every fucking issue. Piss off, morons.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
31. The interesting thing is that the four people likely would not be able to agree
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:28 PM
Nov 2020

on a “perfect” candidate, because each would insist that person have 100% of what he or she wants.

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
8. I don't get these people
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:00 PM
Nov 2020

We are moving quickly toward fascism right now, and it just doesn't faze these people. What the hell is it they want? They just gripe about how nobody is standing for what they want. But what the hell do they want? Jesus. You're not marrying them.

Clearly fogged in

(1,896 posts)
17. maybe they aren't good in knowning what affects what
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:09 PM
Nov 2020

it is hard enough to coach family along, up and down, back and forth...

The Genealogist

(4,723 posts)
20. Given the choice...
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:12 PM
Nov 2020

between a democracy and a fascist dictatorship, I am going to choose democracy every time. That's the choice this time around.

2naSalit

(86,565 posts)
10. Just as well that they aren't voting...
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:03 PM
Nov 2020

If they need a custom tailored candidate who is just about them, they need to abstain. Fuck them and their selfishness, they obviously don't understand Democracy.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
15. Never in my voting history have I ever seen the perfect candidate.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:08 PM
Nov 2020

Every candidate has some baggage. What I look for is the person that is most likely to deliver at least some of the policy changes that I want to see.

2naSalit

(86,565 posts)
28. Thta's how I see it...
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:24 PM
Nov 2020

Many politicians are at least human and have flaws, as do most humans. It's what they will agree to do as my representative and the policies they are willing to support that matter. If they don't support appropriate policy and they are shitheads, well, then they won;t get my vote, but I always vote.

The self-centered wannabes in this video probably think everything that matters has something to do with some fad they saw on social media or teevee.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
35. I honestly don't know what they think. What I do know is they appear to be blind
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:42 PM
Nov 2020

and have no moral compass that would drive them to bring about even imperfect change that is for the better.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
27. They want to live in a place led by a dictator that they love.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:24 PM
Nov 2020

Like you pointed out, they don’t have a clue about how a democracy works. Honestly, put all those fools on a ship and send them out to sea, maybe they will find a place that is their nirvana.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
11. Those people need to take a day to pull their heads out of their asses.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:04 PM
Nov 2020

I believe it will take them that long just to get their noses almost in breathing range. They may needs two days, but I am so fucking sick of assholes like them.

Life is ALWAYS about their feelings. Babies in cages don’t move them, massive injustice being done by Trump don’t move them. FUCK THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
12. We can get our point across in other ways than voting?
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:04 PM
Nov 2020

Yeah, then you stupid girl someone has to vote for the point you are trying to get across. Nothing happens without a vote.

If you don't vote then things start happening without a vote and 9 times out of 10 it does not benefit you or most of those you know.

NoRoadUntravelled

(2,626 posts)
14. Now I understand better how we ended up with tRump in office.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:05 PM
Nov 2020

It seems like some of them look at the election as a DWTS show. If they're not entertained they refuse to participate.

llmart

(15,536 posts)
23. Why does PBS always do this?
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:16 PM
Nov 2020

I clearly remember them (Judy Woodruff) doing this last time also when she interviewed Trump voters. Part of the reason they're so emboldened in their stupidity these days is because they've been given too much press. That leads them to believe their idiotic views are even relevant or that they are somehow "influencers".

How about we just interview people who aren't ignorant?

brush

(53,770 posts)
38. I blame it on editors who've been at it too long. They have a set of...
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:47 PM
Nov 2020

evergreen assignments they dole out to reporter every time election season comes around.

Most involve the horse race angle..."get me some quotes from the Dem campaign manager, what's their strategy?" The same assignment goes to another reporter to get the repug manager's side.

Then it's "put together a grouping of undecided voters to see what they have to say."

Then finally it's "get me some quotes from people who've decided not to vote, see where their heads are at."

And that answer is up their ass.

Maraya1969

(22,478 posts)
24. "Not voting sends the message that "we're not happy" Fuck you it doesn't
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:17 PM
Nov 2020

It just lets other people decide who is going to represent YOU. You idiot!

And the other guy, "No one deserves my vote"

ARGGGG! You mean we deserve Trump because you're too lazy to learn about all the laws he has broken?

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
37. This ticks me off.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:46 PM
Nov 2020

They are throwing away something that some in this country would give their nonwriting hand for.

I had to do some fighting to vote this election because of my homeless status. Others that have done their time for their crimes are fighting to be allowed to vote in this country. So many fighting to vote and these... uh-hum... people just throw it away like a rotten tomato. 😠

VOX

(22,976 posts)
39. Every "reason" given is about "ME." They all refuse to see beyond themselves.
Mon Nov 2, 2020, 09:59 PM
Nov 2020

Purity, vanity, ignorance, indifference. They’re so marooned in their own precious egos that the concepts of democracy and the greater good is completely lost on them.

If you don’t vote, you can’t complain. These infants can all go fuck off.

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