Democratic Primaries

eissa

(4,238 posts) Tue Feb 4, 2020, 03:56 PM Feb 2020

Everybody calm down!

Could not have said it better -- let's tone down the hysterics and remember that it's better to have accurate results than quick ones. Also, we may now have an opportunity to do what many of us have been saying for years: eliminate the outdated caucus system, and replace Iowa with regional voting.

[link:https://www.salon.com/2020/02/04/everyone-calm-down-iowas-caucus-snafu-is-a-minor-bump-not-a-world-ending-conspiracy/|

Always remember: Anytime you spread a conspiracy theory, you're making Donald Trump Jr. happy. Don't make Donald Trump Jr. happy.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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Everybody calm down! (Original Post) eissa Feb 2020 OP

I don't see any conspiracy Sherman A1 Feb 2020 #1

Like how the conspiracy theory of conspiracy theories is used to downplay the non-conspiracy theory. InAbLuEsTaTe Feb 2020 #2

I agree, how difficult can it be to add numbers from 99 counties at140 Feb 2020 #3

So now it's accurate vs. quick and wanting results is a "conspiracy theory"? MarcA Feb 2020 #4

Trump & Russians love this hysteria. CousinIT Feb 2020 #5

AND move Iowa and NH OUT OF THE FIRST 2 votes. AZ8theist Feb 2020 #6

I prefer regional voting eissa Feb 2020 #8

Hear! Hear! n/t sagesnow Feb 2020 #7

Message auto-removed Name removed Feb 2020 #9

Why is so much importance in presidential politics given TlalocW Feb 2020 #10

Sherman A1

(38,958 posts)

1. I don't see any conspiracy

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 03:59 PM

Feb 2020

I do see a whole lot of stupid.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,122 posts)

2. Like how the conspiracy theory of conspiracy theories is used to downplay the non-conspiracy theory.

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:03 PM

Feb 2020

Bernie/Elizabeth or Elizabeth/Bernie 2020!!

Either way, they're stronger together & can't be bought!!
Jump on the Bernie Bandwagon & join The Revolution!!

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

at140

(6,110 posts)

3. I agree, how difficult can it be to add numbers from 99 counties

Reply to Sherman A1 (Reply #1)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:09 PM

Feb 2020

During my working years, I developed computer programs with flow charts spread out on 5 E-size sheets.
The program was half a million lines of code, with hundreds of loops and flowbacks and iterations. It caused huge gains in productivity for the corporation. Because it did the work required by an experienced machine designer for 4 weeks down to 4 minutes. So essentially it cut down delivery time by 4 weeks, which was a big advantage over competitors. So I am perplexed why a program just to add numbers for a dozen candidates from various precincts is not working quickly and efficiently.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

MarcA

(2,195 posts)

4. So now it's accurate vs. quick and wanting results is a "conspiracy theory"?

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:12 PM

Feb 2020

What next, we are to be labeled "alarmists"?

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

CousinIT

(9,256 posts)

5. Trump & Russians love this hysteria.

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:14 PM

Feb 2020

They want Americans to have no faith in their electoral systems. Makes their dirty trickery much easier.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100212947980

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

AZ8theist

(5,488 posts)

6. AND move Iowa and NH OUT OF THE FIRST 2 votes.

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:15 PM

Feb 2020

Make South Carolina the first Dem primary. SC reflects our party makeup, NOT Iowa or NH.
Move Iowa and NH to the summer after Super Tuesday.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

eissa

(4,238 posts)

8. I prefer regional voting

Reply to AZ8theist (Reply #6)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:26 PM

Feb 2020

I don't think any one state should hold so much sway. Have the Mid-West go first, then the Coasts, New England, South, etc. (I'm not saying in that order, it's just an example.)

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

sagesnow

(2,824 posts)

7. Hear! Hear! n/t

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:15 PM

Feb 2020

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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TlalocW

(15,389 posts)

10. Why is so much importance in presidential politics given

Reply to eissa (Original post)

Tue Feb 4, 2020, 04:41 PM

Feb 2020

To a state whose computers are made of corn?

Just kidding. I love Iowa, but everyone knows that my state's wheat-based computers are superior (Kansas).

TlalocW

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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