Posted on 11/25/2016 11:17:46 AM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
What will happen if Hillary Clinton wins the U.S. presidency, as is widely predicted? Will Trump’s supporters raise pitchforks and torches on Nov. 9, rejecting the results — or will they accept the loss?
Donald Trump has ratcheted up claims of voter fraud, alleging that the Nov. 8 election may be “rigged” against him, and he has refused to pledge that he would accept the outcome if he loses. This stance has shocked the country, including many leading Republicans. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) remarked: “A concession isn’t just an act of graciousness. It is an act of respect for the will of the American people.”
In established democracies, in modern times, losers accept the will of the people. Any accusations of fraud or election rigging are serious threats to American democracy. Evidence from many other countries shows that perceptions of electoral malpractices are likely to damage voting turnout, trust in political institutions, and feelings of democratic legitimacy....
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtonpost.com ...
Same why we reacted when Obammie won twice. We all got up in the morning and went to work knowing somebody had to work to feed Obama’s supporters.
Nice answer.
This is just another case of projection that the left is so good at. The left doesn’t like to accept the results of a legitimate election; hence, they tried to “warn” us that there could be instability and unrest following a Hillary win.
History, of course, tells us otherwise. I remember Gore’s tantrum that went on for several weeks after the 2000 election. On the other hand, when Obama won, twice, there was no reaction from the right—we accepted the results, even though we didn’t like them.
Come to think of it, Gore’s tantrum did provoke protests from the right. We showed up at the CA state Capitol every Saturday morning with our signs, we stood on the lawn, we were quiet and respectful, and we picked up our trash. We didn’t ask for much—we just wanted Gore to accept the election results and go away and never bother us again. Our behavior even when we protest is a stark contrast to the destructive leftist tantrums that we are now witnessing over a fair and lawful election that no one has even contested.
Max out the credit card on guns and ammo.
“...you ain’t seen nothing yet”
Tempted to call BS on the subject line...surely they would have said “when” rather than “if”!
Reverse projection.
Irony doesn’t rust;)
Didn’t DC area Freepers chant at the VP’s residence “Get out of Cheney’s house!”?
Besides, any article or TV show where John McLame is interviewed or quoted, I immediately know the answer is BS.
McPain's time has expired. He should have been let to pasture already. He will be gone in his next election in six years.
I remember the demonstrations reported on here outside Blair House in Nov/Dec 2000 directed toward V.P. Gore:
“Get out of Cheney’s House!”
Good times!
We would probably get Gary Johnson to call for a recount in Aleppo.
> Will Trump’s supporters raise pitchforks and torches on Nov. 9, rejecting the results
This must be that fake news everyone is talking about.
“This stance has shocked the country, including many leading Republicans. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) remarked: “A concession isn’t just an act of graciousness. It is an act of respect for the will of the American people.”
McCain has never failed to tired of playing such a despicable role. He is the plant of the commie left, no doubt about it.
News headlines from JAN 21, 2009:
Obama has also ordered all federal agencies to suspend unfinished Bush administration federal regulations, pending review by the new White House. In its waning days, the Bush administration said it issued 100 new regulations since November.
also:
Bush Booed at Ceremony, Returns to Texas
The inauguration of President Obama also meant a farewell for the now former President George W. Bush. Bush was greeted with boos as he took the stage at Obama’s inauguration. After the ceremony, Bush left the White House in a helicopter to Andrews Air Force Base. He was then flown to Texas for his first night as a private citizen. Nature intervened to deny Bush the red carpet treatment. A red carpet laid out for Bush to board his flight was removed after heavy wind kept dislodging it, forcing Bush to walk on the bare tarmac.
Obama Retakes Oath of Office
JAN 22, 2009
President Obama retook the oath of office Wednesday to allay concerns over an error during the inauguration ceremony. Chief Justice John Roberts misplaced the word "faithfully" and Obama repeated the mistake. Roberts re-administered the oath at the White House last night.
This guy was so stupid and so sure that Hillary would win, he didn’t leave himself any room of what if Trump wins.
the comments posted for this article at the site are awesome, and this is why I relish in their tears.
they were so condescending towards Trump supporters at the end of the article comments with their smugness that we would be crushed and become suicidal.
I am tempted to sign up so I can post responses to the comments now a month later... just for the sake of trolling them.
I want to hear it so it's her fault not Trumps.
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