(August 3, 2016 at 10:21 pm)PETE_ROSE Wrote: Does anyone have anything substantial to offer as to my original question? What can we expect from a Clinton Presidency? Why should we vote for her? What are her meaningful accomplishments and qualifications for the position? I have only seen one or two tangible offerings.
Everyone seems very anti Trump and appears to have a concern for him having access to the nuclear arsenal and launch codes. I understand most everyone does not have a working knowledge of how that process works but it is definitely not as implied here. The President does not and cannot have his finger over the red button, it doesn't exist. He could not merely walk into the situation room and order the subsequent annihilation of another nation or a McDonald's hamburger stand. There is an authentication process that must be adhered to and I have no doubt the Admiral at STRATCOMM is going to launch so much as a spitball at anyone without following protocol.
So, does anyone, have any informative nuggets to share as to why we should vote for Mrs Clinton that is not because her opponent is untenable?
Lets be honest here. Your not really interested in an answer of why "we the people" should vote for Hillary, and your definitely not interested in reasons why "you" should vote for her. The question is obviously a poorly veiled attempt show people that there isn't a reason to vote for her (can't come up with a reason can you). I'd be willing to bet that anyone reading this thread and plans on voting already has their mind made up. This isn't an election where people get to choose between two qualified candidates and need to carefully weigh the minutiae to make a choice. This is pretty fucking easy choice from where I stand.
I'll give you this.
Part of Hillary's problem is that she's been in public office a very long time. Republicans have know for decades that Hillary becoming the Democratic nominee was a real possibility, and so for decades they have been involved in tearing her down. What we have now are the same old hyperbole repeated ad nauseam for so long that people believe it to be
true. Just like the bible. Is Hillary perfect? No way. I would probably prefer any of the past Democratic losers; Al Gore, John Kerry, or Bernie Sanders over her. Last I looked, they weren't options. If the Republican candidate was remotely qualified (non tea party social moderate), I might consider voting for a third party. I voted for Perot in 92 so it's not unprecedented for me. Not this year though. I can't in good continence throw my vote away with the possibility of Trump being president. Sometime Democracy is keeping the greater of two evils from winning.
Why Hillary?
1) I believe she is infinitely more intelligent, empathetic, consistent, and in control vs Trump. She will surround herself with other intelligent and qualified people.
2) I believe the economy will do much better under Clinton. We live in a global economy. Isolationist practices will tank the economy.
3) I don't believe Clinton will advance progressive ideals, but I also don't think she will roll back recent gains. Status quo isn't ideal, but it's better than going backwards.
4) The next president will pick at least one supreme court justice. That is probably a bigger deal than the person who sits in the oval office.
I could go on.. but why bother.
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