2016 US Elections
Moderator: GH Moderators
Re: 2016 US Elections
John Oliver lets loose on Trump
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Re: 2016 US Elections
It's about time someone did it.. Instead of just a "#NeverTrump" hashtag.
Re: 2016 US Elections
He does a great job on him.
#MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain
#MakeDonaldDrumpfAgain
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
Oh my god, that was fantastic
Re: 2016 US Elections
That was the best 20mins I've ever spent
Pity Americans won't take any notice of it
Pity Americans won't take any notice of it
Re: 2016 US Elections
I don't think it will stop hid nomination as the John Oliver viewer / Trump voter is an almost nonexistent cross over.
It will however get people out there to vote against Trump in November.
It will however get people out there to vote against Trump in November.
Re: 2016 US Elections
John Oliver is the best
I watched the entire thing this morning, great stuff
I watched the entire thing this morning, great stuff
Re: 2016 US Elections
True but it's a good sign, the comedy value of him being president I think is wearing off now the realisation he might actually succeed is setting in.Lenny Leonard wrote:That was the best 20mins I've ever spent
Pity Americans won't take any notice of it
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Manbush you underestimate how stupid parts of America are.Manbush wrote:True but it's a good sign, the comedy value of him being president I think is wearing off now the realisation he might actually succeed is setting in.Lenny Leonard wrote:That was the best 20mins I've ever spent
Pity Americans won't take any notice of it
Shoving it in your face since 2017
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
I doubt it actually. Go and read that article Pigman shared the other day.Manbush wrote:True but it's a good sign, the comedy value of him being president I think is wearing off now the realisation he might actually succeed is setting in.Lenny Leonard wrote:That was the best 20mins I've ever spent
Pity Americans won't take any notice of it
While John Oliver's segment was fantastic, anyone else note the look of desperation he has?? He knows this is happening and he's utterly terrified by it.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Haha trust me I never underestimate the American general publics stupidity BUT I am starting to see more celebrities like Oliver and religious institutions starting to take the Drumpf sideshow seriously, hopefully they'll be enough to sway the minds of the average Joe.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 13407
- Joined: February 26, 2010, 6:01 pm
- Favourite Player: Brett Mullins
- Location: Canberra :(
Re: 2016 US Elections
We elected Tony Abbott.Manbush wrote:Haha trust me I never underestimate the American general publics stupidity BUT I am starting to see more celebrities like Oliver and religious institutions starting to take the Drumpf sideshow seriously, hopefully they'll be enough to sway the minds of the average Joe.
Calling the American general public stupid is the pot calling the kettle black.
Re: 2016 US Elections
As bad as Abbott was the comparison is still miles off, I'm sure I don't need to detail where Americas stupidity reigns supreme, couple of examples would be education standard, the amount of 6,000yo earthers.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 13407
- Joined: February 26, 2010, 6:01 pm
- Favourite Player: Brett Mullins
- Location: Canberra :(
Re: 2016 US Elections
I am not comparing Abbott to Trump. I am comparing a sizeable amount of Abbott's support base to that of Trump.Manbush wrote:As bad as Abbott was the comparison is still miles off, I'm sure I don't need to detail where Americas stupidity reigns supreme, couple of examples would be education standard, the amount of 6,000yo earthers.
The people who think reverse racism is a thing. The people who think Halal and Islam is taking over. The people who think refugees come here to steal our jobs and leech off welfare. The people who think their military actually fights for their freedom, the low income earners who think Neo-Conservative, small government ideology is good for them. And those people that think marriage equality will lead to animal marriage and the normalisation of peadophilia.
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
So... you're talking about simo and Manbush, yeah??
Re: 2016 US Elections
I thought that was a fantastic piece, and found it very entertaining.
Until I saw all the Trump supporters come out of the woodwork in the youtube comments...
Until I saw all the Trump supporters come out of the woodwork in the youtube comments...
'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
Re: 2016 US Elections
Define sizeable. I'd say the majority of people you described would be One Nation voters, Family First etc
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Toviii wrote:I thought that was a fantastic piece, and found it very entertaining.
Until I saw all the Trump supporters come out of the woodwork in the youtube comments...
Jolly Righteous11 hours ago
What is wrong with these vile, left-wing, anti USA liberals? Don't they want America to be great again? #VoteTrump
Can't tell is parody or serious.
Anyway hopefully Oliver gets them in such a rage that they forget to vote.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Yeah IMO optional voting works in Trumps favor.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
Re: 2016 US Elections
[quote="Manbush"]Yeah IMO optional voting works in Trumps favor.[/quote
In the Republican primaries yet.
However in the General election you're going to see this bizarre phenomenon where there will be a large wave of people voting against Trump.
Oliver's video will help that audience.
In the Republican primaries yet.
However in the General election you're going to see this bizarre phenomenon where there will be a large wave of people voting against Trump.
Oliver's video will help that audience.
- tragic
- Brett Mullins
- Posts: 1844
- Joined: June 2, 2007, 6:26 pm
- Location: Just north of Canberra- Brisbane
Re: 2016 US Elections
I... I... I just.... I really don't know how to put in words....
Raiders member no# 2278.
-
- Laurie Daley
- Posts: 13407
- Joined: February 26, 2010, 6:01 pm
- Favourite Player: Brett Mullins
- Location: Canberra :(
Re: 2016 US Elections
It depends on the issue. Polling has put the support of indefinite detention of children in tropical concentration camps of at about 70%.Manbush wrote:Define sizeable. I'd say the majority of people you described would be One Nation voters, Family First etc
Trump talks up using torture and shutting down the borders. We have used the torture of little children to help shut down our borders.
FTR I don't take issue with you calling the American voter stupid. I just think we are every bit as ignorant, greedy, mean spirited and racist as they are when deciding who to vote for.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Trump 5/5 so far on super Tuesday.
Clinton 4/5, with Sanders winning in Vermont.
Clinton 4/5, with Sanders winning in Vermont.
'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
So how does this work?? 50 states get polled, winner takes all for their party??
Re: 2016 US Elections
It's 12 or 13 states today. But typically whoever wins Super Tuesday wins the nomination for their party so this gives a fairly good indication
'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
Just hand Trump the keys to the oval office and be done with it already!
Re: 2016 US Elections
Urgh, no! Why do you have to be such a punish about this? :p
'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
Re: 2016 US Elections
Looking at that the name should be changed to nightmare TuesdayToviii wrote:Trump 5/5 so far on super Tuesday.
Clinton 4/5, with Sanders winning in Vermont.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
- dubby
- Don Furner
- Posts: 34012
- Joined: May 16, 2006, 12:14 pm
- Favourite Player: Mal Meninga
- Location: You have never heard of it.
Re: 2016 US Elections
We also elected Gillard who had to negotiate with the Greens to gain power,which led to Abbott.Green eyed Mick wrote:We elected Tony Abbott.Manbush wrote:Haha trust me I never underestimate the American general publics stupidity BUT I am starting to see more celebrities like Oliver and religious institutions starting to take the Drumpf sideshow seriously, hopefully they'll be enough to sway the minds of the average Joe.
Calling the American general public stupid is the pot calling the kettle black.
Worst of all, some inbreds in Fairfax elected Clive bloody Palmer
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
- dubby
- Don Furner
- Posts: 34012
- Joined: May 16, 2006, 12:14 pm
- Favourite Player: Mal Meninga
- Location: You have never heard of it.
Re: 2016 US Elections
I actually hope Trump wins the election. I really do.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
-
- Mal Meninga
- Posts: 51208
- Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
- Favourite Player: Hodgo
- Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland
Re: 2016 US Elections
Well.. he kind of has the same principles as you, so it makes sense.dubby wrote:I actually hope Trump wins the election. I really do.
Re: 2016 US Elections
Oh God.
And dubby isn't just trolling either
And dubby isn't just trolling either
'I've got 17 blokes in that dressing room that are hurting'
Re: 2016 US Elections
The only reasoning I can think is Trump could potentially bring on the rapture, most likely candidate to end the world.
I bow down to thee oh great Nickman, the wisest of the wise, your political adroitness is unsurpassed, your sagacity is unmatched, your wisdom shines through on this forum amongst us mere mortals as bright as your scalp under the light of a full moon, never shall I doubt your analytical prowess again. You are my hero, my lord, my savior, may you accept my offerings so you continue to bless us with your genius.
- dubby
- Don Furner
- Posts: 34012
- Joined: May 16, 2006, 12:14 pm
- Favourite Player: Mal Meninga
- Location: You have never heard of it.
Re: 2016 US Elections
ExactlyManbush wrote:The only reasoning I can think is Trump could potentially bring on the rapture, most likely candidate to end the world.
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
- dubby
- Don Furner
- Posts: 34012
- Joined: May 16, 2006, 12:14 pm
- Favourite Player: Mal Meninga
- Location: You have never heard of it.
Re: 2016 US Elections
I actually think it'd be pretty funny if he won.
This is the guy with the worst hair ever, who wrestled on wwe fgs.
Now he's contending, and a good chance, of running for President
This is better than any movie I've ever seen
This is the guy with the worst hair ever, who wrestled on wwe fgs.
Now he's contending, and a good chance, of running for President
This is better than any movie I've ever seen
The spiral of silence refers to the idea that when people fail to speak, the price of speaking rises. As the price to speak rises, still fewer speak out, which further causes the price to rise, so that fewer people yet will speak out, until a whole culture or nation is silenced. This is what happened in Germany.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.
If you do not speak, you are not being neutral, but are contributing to the success of the thing you refuse to name and condemn.