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kentuck

(112,696 posts)
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 04:30 PM Dec 2016

Do you think Trump won "fair and square"?

I have heard that phrase several times from Trump supporters and spokesmen. Do you agree that he won "fair and square"?

In my opinion, he crossed the line of fairness many times during the campaign. To stir up hate, to call your opponent a criminal, to say that she should be in jail, to assassinate the character in such a way, was unfair in all respects.

At the same time, refuse to give up income tax returns, continue to make money off business deals and refuse to divest, totally disregard the Constitution, and lie and deceive with every word out of his mouth. No it was not "fair and square" and he will never be a legitimate President in my eyes.

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Do you think Trump won "fair and square"? (Original Post) kentuck Dec 2016 OP
no. nt irisblue Dec 2016 #1
Lemme think MFM008 Dec 2016 #2
Not just no, but HELL no! Siwsan Dec 2016 #3
No blue cat Dec 2016 #4
He had Russia intervene on his behalf. geomon666 Dec 2016 #5
It depends on what is meant by fair and square gordianot Dec 2016 #6
No. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2016 #7
Fuck No!! kydo Dec 2016 #8
Something not right with the job interview and we ended hiring the worst candidate ever. Madam45for2923 Dec 2016 #9
NO.. coco22 Dec 2016 #10
Even he doesn't think so. 3catwoman3 Dec 2016 #11
I did know that! And I said it over and over. Damn, if only anyone Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2016 #14
No. Rex Dec 2016 #12
No. SamKnause Dec 2016 #13
Great post. Yet by the sleight of hand employed by the RW and their media Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2016 #15
I still can not believe he will be the president. SamKnause Dec 2016 #17
Are you serious? femmocrat Dec 2016 #16
Nope, Nope 2naSalit Dec 2016 #18

gordianot

(15,508 posts)
6. It depends on what is meant by fair and square
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 04:43 PM
Dec 2016

The votes with multiplied value came Trumps way. Now one person one vote, is every vote counted, are votes verifiable the answer is in my definition "NO". Using my definition the vast majority of elections are not fair.

 

Madam45for2923

(7,178 posts)
9. Something not right with the job interview and we ended hiring the worst candidate ever.
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 04:56 PM
Dec 2016

Now he wants to rob, rape and kill us.

3catwoman3

(25,397 posts)
11. Even he doesn't think so.
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 05:11 PM
Dec 2016

How many times did he yap away about it being a "rigged system"?

We should have known he was talking about it being rigged FOR him.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,021 posts)
14. I did know that! And I said it over and over. Damn, if only anyone
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 05:59 PM
Dec 2016

with some clout would have listened to me!

SamKnause

(13,792 posts)
13. No.
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 05:29 PM
Dec 2016

There is nothing fair and square about the voting system in the U.S.

Our elections are about as fair and honest as our justice system.

Corruption has infected every nook and cranny in all branches of

our government, our corporations, our banking system, our military, and Wall Street.

When 'white collar crimes' go unpunished corruption follows.

When Pentagon officials are not held accountable corruption follows.

Our prisons are overflowing with the wrong people.

Dark n Stormy Knight

(10,021 posts)
15. Great post. Yet by the sleight of hand employed by the RW and their media
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 06:01 PM
Dec 2016

accomplices, a demagogue promising to double down on all of those problems, wins the election.

SamKnause

(13,792 posts)
17. I still can not believe he will be the president.
Sat Dec 17, 2016, 06:20 PM
Dec 2016

He and the Republicans are going to destroy this country.

We will not recover from the destruction that is heading our way.

When his supporters find out they have been lied to, this country is going to erupt.

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