2016 Postmortem

metroins

(2,550 posts) Tue Nov 22, 2016, 04:10 PM Nov 2016

George Bush 2000: The backlash? [View all]

I was in 10th grade.

I know about the Florida recount, supreme court, governor etc.

What was the mood of the country like afterwards? Similar to this? People saying "not my President"? Lack of respect, lack of confidence, an unconstitutional President?

I'm wondering if the country is more upset about Trump than Bush.

I'm looking for Hope that the next 4-8 years won't bring the apocalypse.

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George Bush 2000: The backlash? [View all] metroins Nov 2016 OP

I only speak for me. I'm still steamed over Shrub's selection by SCOTUS. kairos12 Nov 2016 #1

That whole episode changed me. LisaM Nov 2016 #2

Consider --- madamesilverspurs Nov 2016 #3

major difference is that (1) Bush ran as "a uniter not a divider" and a "compassionate geek tragedy Nov 2016 #4

I didn't know metroins Nov 2016 #5

Bush the candidate was much more moderate than Bush the President geek tragedy Nov 2016 #8

I think that the country is more upset about Trump than Bush, in part due to the internet. CrispyQ Nov 2016 #6

Many have forgotten how the Shrub started his Presidential campaign. NCTraveler Nov 2016 #7