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Title: Why Hillary Likely to Become Next US President No Matter What
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URL Source: http://sputniknews.com/politics/201 ... litical-dynasties-clinton.html
Published: May 6, 2016
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Post Date: 2016-05-06 04:04:00 by Tatarewicz
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Sputnik... At the current stage of the US presidential campaign a cautious prognosis could be made that Hillary Clinton would win the race. There are several reasons for such an assumption, including the dynasty tradition inherent in the US political system as well as the specifics of the American electoral process. Here is a quick look on how political dynasties form in the US. Like Father Like Son American political dynasties emerged shortly after the United States appeared on the world political map. John Adams Jr. served as US president in 1797-1801. His son John Quincy Adams served as the 6th President of the US in 1825-1829. Retired general William Harrison died a month after becoming president, on April 4, 1811. His grandson Benjamin Harrison became president in 1889. Trump Unstoppable in Drive for Republican Nomination for US President Zachary Taylor who was elected president in 1849 was great nephew of James Madison, the 4th President of the US (1809-1817). Franklin Roosevelt was distantly related to Theodore Roosevelt (president in 1901-1909). Barbara Pierce Bush, the wife of the 41st President of the US, George H.W. Bush, descended from the family of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the US. She could have become the mother of two US presidents, but her younger son Jeb Bush withdrew from the ongoing presidential race. Against the Will of Majority One of the most distinctive features of the US political system is the fact that in the US a candidate can win the presidential election even if he gains fewer votes than his rival. Fixing a 'Rigged' System: Majority of Americans Want to Overhaul Primary Election Process The most notable case of this occurring is when George W. Bush won the electoral college to be reelected as president in 2004, even though John Kerry won the popular vote. The issue is that citizens of the US do not directly elect the president. Instead, these voters directly elect designated mediators called "electoral voters." The candidate who receives an absolute majority of electoral votes (currently 270) for the office of president is elected to office. The Electoral College allows under-populated states to have an equal command with heavily populated states. For instance, Wyoming has a population of nearly 600,000, and three voters while Texas with a population of 27.5 million has only 38 voters. Another problem is that except for Maine and Nebraska, electoral voters are distributed on a "winner take all" basis. That is, all electoral voters are pledged to the presidential candidate who wins the most votes in the state. Maine and Nebraska delegate their electoral votes based on a "congressional district method," selecting one electoral voter for each congressional district won by popular vote and selecting the remaining two electoral voters by a statewide popular vote. Why Donald Trump Has Little Chance for Presidency As a whole, the current electoral system is comfortable for the American political elite because it keeps undesirable candidates and politicians away from assuming power. Even if such a candidate runs from one of the leading parties (like flamboyant billionaire Donald Trump in the ongoing race) the system still cannot guarantee success for them. According to a survey commissioned by the Gallup Institute, 59-62 percent of US citizens would prefer to elect the president directly. However, this initiative was blocked by Senate back in 1970. Nevertheless, the struggle goes on. Ten years ago, several US states debated the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, an agreement designed to ensure that the candidate who wins the most popular votes nationwide is elected president. It has not yet come into effect. As of 2016, it has been joined by 10 states and the District of Columbia, with their 165 combined electoral votes while 270 votes are needed for the compact to have legal force. However, chances are slim for the agreement to come into force. Members of the Bush and Clinton families have been president of the United States for a total of 20 years, from 1989 to 2009. Then, ex-first lady Hillary Clinton served as Secretary of State during Barack Obama’s term. History of the US political process hint that Hillary Clinton has strong chances to become the 45th President of the United States.
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#1. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
I've heard that Hillary has some kind of heart problems. She had a coughing fit in an interview recently, and there is always a doctor nearby. Just saying. ;)
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
Randall Lee Hilburn The United States is not actually governed by the surface government, but instead by a hidden state. They chose whomsoever they will to hold office. The elections are just for show in order to make the people think that they actually have a voice in the government. Izzy: Elections in the US are just for the show - it's the biggest political fraud in the world! michael: you know what's really scary about hillary - if she was your mother-in-law! :)
She has indictment issues too.
Plus she could not last 30 minutes in a debate with Trump even with a rigged panel. Hillary is behind in the polls. Trump like all Republicans will gain the polls after he gets the nomination. He should soar in the polls after Cleveland because Black Lives Matter will be there to cause riots. That will help Trump as did the Mexican and BLM riots did in California. If those cretins despise Trump, then maybe he is not so bad. Judicial Watch is deposing key witnesses over the emails. And the FBI has taken the hint and interrogated Huma and others. Probably done this late for fear of what Judicial Watch will uncover. Jewish leadership is caving in to Trump so they are unlikely to assassinate Trump. They know people would start demanding they answer questions about 911 and JFK. Any assassination attempt will come from the Mexicans. The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
And then there's D) Trump has been an Israeli asset all along and is getting another $10B from Soros and Co.
Donald Trump has been focused on Hillary Clinton all along. The other Republican challengers were flies to be swatted away, and Donald Trump has been the master of proceedings. Notice that he has never wavered in his resolve and has remained an unstoppable force. Hillary will be taken down as surely as the other candidates, her political machine has too many fatal flaws in it and Donald Trump will exploit every weakness that any other Republican would not dare approach.
#2. To: BTP Holdings (#1)
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#3. To: BTP Holdings (#1)
I've heard that Hillary has some kind of heart problems. She had a coughing fit in an interview recently, and there is always a doctor nearby. Just saying. ;)
#4. To: Pinguinite, BTP Holding, Ada (#3)
Hillary also has a tumor growth in her neck that Camile Paglia noted in her last article posted here. She has neurological problems. A severe and persistent cough. visual problems requiring special glasses. And she has missed part of a DEM debate so she could flee to the bathroom.
#5. To: Horse (#4)
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#6. To: Horse (#4)
-Alex Kurtagic
#7. To: Rotara (#5)
I said before. Trump is a volcano waiting to explode. Trump is the last one they want. But they will try to buy him. When the Dollar Dies, martial law will be declared and the generals will be running the country.
The Truth of 911 Shall Set You Free From The Lie
#8. To: Rotara (#5)
I suppose Trump's exposure of the rigged nomination system to the light of day was all part of Their diabolical plan.
#9. To: Tatarewicz (#0)
I seriously doubt you are American. Trump will slaughter Clinton. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Nixon/McGovern 49-1.
"Have Brain, Will Travel
#10. To: Obnoxicated (#8)
I don't suppose anything anymore other than its all a giant kabuki theater and then from there backtrack to find bits and pieces of truth. I suspect the nominating process and electoral college might be heading to the dumpster soon.
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#11. To: Horse (#7)
"Trump is the warning shot. He’s the food riots before the revolution. He’s the stack of letters to the editor in protest over some issue. People do not go from happy to bloody revolt overnight. It’s a process and the early stages are warnings, at least they should be viewed as warnings. If the people in Washington insist on flooding the country with helot labor, despite what’s happening in the election, the people are going to insist on building scaffolds in Washington. The Trump phenomenon is the warning."
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#12. To: Rotara (#10)
The rulers will fight this to the death. I suspect the nominating process and electoral college might be heading to the dumpster soon.
“The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.” ~ H. L. Mencken
#13. To: Rotara, Lod (#11)
First time in history that the rigged system-establishment, has been exposed. The majority of the movement are ....older white Americans. None of them are there looking for handouts, food stamps, free education etc etc. Take a look at Sanders-Clinton, free education, free health care, on and on. Majority are young. The Trump phenomenon is the warning."
#14. To: Cynicom (#13)
Definitely. This is by far the best Selection cycle, from a spectator's pov, in my lifetime. The hurt is coming no matter what, however I suspect the victims will include the crap weasels that don't get to their bunkers in time or pop their heads up.
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#15. To: Rotara (#14)
For two years I have been expecting or fearing a long hot summer with Obama. We have had mayhem, murder and burning but not wide spread. With the Trump movement growing, just perhaps the blacks will finally erupt. I grew up hating Roosevelt and other assorted Presidents, however, this black SOB has done more harm than all the rest combined. We need to be done with him.
#16. To: Cynicom (#15)
100% agreement.
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#17. To: Cynicom (#15)
Soros, fObama, Clintons et al will happily send a few million blacks to their eternal judgement.
"Define yourself as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion."—Brennan Manning
#18. To: Rotara (#17)
NAACP was founded, controlled and funded by jews. Blacks will awaken,,,toooo late.
#19. To: Cynicom (#15) (Edited)
Correct! Obummer has increased the debt by more than all the others put together. He is the worst President EVER! this black SOB has done more harm than all the rest combined.
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
#20. To: Rotara (#14) (Edited)
Soon the chickens will come home to roost. When they do, it likely will cause a new depression. Not so sure how many can survive such a scenario in these days of superstores and fast food. ;) The hurt is coming no matter what, however I suspect the victims will include the crap weasels that don't get to their bunkers in time
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall, one by one." Edmund Burke
#21. To: Turtle, 4um (#9)
Hate to disagree you, Bob, but as much as you and I would like to see Trump to give it a shot, given the current system, I bet you $100.00 that Clinton ends up as Prez regardless of "Votes". Trump will slaughter Clinton. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Nixon/McGovern 49-1.
Godfrey Smith: Mike, I wouldn't worry. Prosperity is just around the corner.
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#22. To: BTP Holdings (#19)
Probably every prez since FDR (or before) has done that. Not saying it's right, Founding Fathers and all that... Obummer has increased the debt by more than all the others put together.
Godfrey Smith: Mike, I wouldn't worry. Prosperity is just around the corner.
Mike Flaherty: Yeah, it's been there a long time. I wish I knew which corner.
My Man Godfrey (1936)
#23. To: Esso (#21)
Conspiracist nonsense. that Clinton ends up as Prez regardless of "Votes".
"Have Brain, Will Travel
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