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12. Yes, we do. We saw the same phenomenon in 2016.

Wed Feb 7, 2018, 12:41 PM

Feb 2018

Choosing a Presidential candidate is a multi-faceted job. It's not as easy as picking someone who has some instant fame in the news. Not in any way.

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Elon Musk Launches Car Successfully - Let's Elect Him President! [View all] MineralMan Feb 2018 OP

We regularly launch payloads larger than cars. Thats not a big deal. LonePirate Feb 2018 #1

Of course we do. The car was a publicity stunt. MineralMan Feb 2018 #2

He can't be you know. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2018 #3

I detailed that in the post, which see... MineralMan Feb 2018 #4

I will blame flu wasted brain for that one. n/t rzemanfl Feb 2018 #6

There is no debate: It was innovative BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #5

Yes, but it has nothing to do with being POTUS, does it? MineralMan Feb 2018 #7

Who said it did? BannonsLiver Feb 2018 #8

My mistake. I though you were replying to the OP. MineralMan Feb 2018 #16

Well, since he can't run, we don't have to deal with that, fortunately. MineralMan Feb 2018 #11

We seem to constantly go through a succession of "annointed saviors" Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #10

Yes, we do. We saw the same phenomenon in 2016. MineralMan Feb 2018 #12

"Instant fame" isn't and shouldn't be a reason to elect somebody POTUS Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #14

Exactly! But every time someone does something spectacular, MineralMan Feb 2018 #15

I wholeheartedly agree Proud Liberal Dem Feb 2018 #17

Wrong site, dude. I've seen Obama's kids' presidencies outlined on DU. nt Dreamer Tatum Feb 2018 #13