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I don't agree that McCain or Romney were viewed apocalyptically.

Posted by Reagen Jan 12 '17, 11:59

2008 was a relatively normal election with the Palin stuff being the standout bit and Romney was rightly viewed as a corporate raider type who would undo the ACA and do little for average Americans. There was not the "he's totally unfit" fervor about either that there rightly is with Trump.

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I both agree and disagree with Maher's statement and it ultimately collapses because of circumstance. His point is that the fervor with which the -- (edited) - pmb Jan 12, 12:07 1
- I think it also collapses because it ignores what Trump said and how he acted throughout his campaign. -- nm - Roger More Jan 12, 12:20
I may be wrong, but I'm pretty sure "this is the most important election of our lifetimes" was doled out both of those years as well. -- nm - JaxSean Jan 12, 12:05 6
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  - True, but court picks are always hugely important and they tend to be tied to party view, not so much persona. - Max Jan 12, 12:17 1
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  - Yeah. The failure of Maher's point is that those were really important and worth being worried about. It doesn't change the fact that this is - pmb Jan 12, 12:11 1
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  - Palin just a heartbeat away... -- nm - Diva Jan 12, 12:10
I think Maher was very much speaking for himself in that. -- nm - mara Jan 12, 12:01 4
- Yes and no. I saw him make the statement (I think it was on either Colbert or Fallon and something similar on his show). He was speaking for liberals - pmb Jan 12, 12:08 2
  - I mean in terms of crying wolf -- villifying McCain and Romney. I don't think many on the left did that. -- nm - mara Jan 12, 12:30 1
    - He sure mentions "we" a lot though. -- nm - Roger More Jan 12, 12:35
- this right here. -- nm - Diva Jan 12, 12:02
Completely agree with this. Maybe they weren't great (IMO) but they were "fit to be President." -- nm - MDH Jan 12, 12:00 7
- Here is the thread that proves ST felt this way then. -- (link*) - Andie Jan 12, 12:02 [Backboard] 6
  - Point of Information: November 5th and rear-view mirror clouds it just a tad. There are no right wing politicians left-leaning folks respect more.... - Name Withheld by Request Jan 12, 12:33 2
    - sure, it was after. but i recall people were pretty Pro-Obama, but not in a 'the other side will destroy the earth way.' - Andie Jan 12, 12:35 1
      - I agree somewhat. But there was a lot of "I liked McCain in 2000, but with this [insert bad 2008 choice here] I find him pathetic," too. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Jan 12, 12:49
  - and if anything, it was (some) Republicans that reacted this way about Obama - Reagen Jan 12, 12:17
  - isn't half of that thread Canadian? ;-) -- nm - Beryllium Jan 12, 12:12 1
    - ha, yes. and *we* weren't even appalled by a Republican. Think about it! -- nm - Andie Jan 12, 12:17

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