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But seriously, discussion about Oprah’s chances annoys me somewhat because I really don’t see how the voter base could be interested in her becoming President.

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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chyron8472 said:

Warbler said:

Mrebo said:

yhwx said:

Warbler said:

I’m just curious, other than not being Trump, what qualifications does Oprah have for being President?

Being Oprah.

I agree with Jeebus and CatBus but I think this is a good answer.

It is not an answer at all.

No it’s not. It’s a joke.

I actually think that the mere fact of “being Oprah” is a big asset for her. As I said earlier, people like Oprah, just as they do Trump.

But seriously, why are we actually discussing Oprah being elected? Why is anyone anywhere discussing it?

She made a big and inspiring speech.

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chyron8472 said:

But seriously, discussion about Oprah’s chances annoys me somewhat because I really don’t see how the voter base could be interested in her becoming President.

Repost.

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chyron8472 said:

TV’s Frink said:

chyron8472 said:

TV’s Frink said:

I’m not attacking you, I’m attacking your position. Which is wrong. But ok.

I said STOP ATTACKING ME.

Invalidating peoples’ opinions won’t make you any friends. Stop treating me like this. Stop attacking me and telling me I’m wrong. Just stop. You’re being rude and childish.

And don’t you dare condescend to me just because I use a media server or watch cartoons.

How am I attacking you?

You are being condescending, invalidating and rude.

Here is the definition for “invalidate:”

make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous.

That’s perfectly within normal decorum of this forum. As for the other two, yes, there is more of a case to be made for those.

You don’t know politics, polling, or probability very well, as evidenced by your posts.

You can let me have my opinion that Oprah doesn’t stand a chance without attacking me. You don’t have to turn it into a debate over statistics. You don’t have to say my opinion takes a Trumpian view or accuse me of only being willing to talk to an echo chamber. You can be polite to people on these forums.

Well, your saying that Oprah stands no chance would have probably invited some discussion about probabilities and stuff. Your statement is just factually incorrect. Oprah stands way more of a chance than Lincoln Chaffee.

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TV’s Frink said:

I’m wrong all the time.

Problem solved 😃

The blue elephant in the room.

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But Trump was able to get the support of the white working class voter, and I can’t see Oprah doing that.

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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chyron8472 said:

yhwx said:

Oprah stands way more of a chance than Lincoln Chaffee.

Perhaps.

If Oprah stands zero chance, how could she stand more chance than Lincoln Chaffee?

You don’t see the problem with your arguments here?

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chyron8472 said:

But Trump was able to get the support of the white working class voter, and I can’t see Oprah doing that.

There’s more than one way to win an election.

And no one saw Trump getting that either. People thought Trump couldn’t get the support of any voter.

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Speaking of “Who’s Running”…

http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/joe-arpaio-running-for-senate-in-arizona/article/2645354

Republican Joe Arpaio, a close ally of President Trump and former sheriff known for his provocative approach to combatting illegal immigration, is running for Senate in Arizona.

The 85-year-old Arpaio could shake up the late August Republican primary in a critical open-seat race to replace retiring Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. Trump pardoned Arpaio last summer, sparing the former sheriff jail time after he was convicted of ignoring a federal court order in a racial-profiling case.

The polarizing yet iconic former Maricopa County sheriff, beloved by many conservatives for his hawkish immigration policies, presents an alternative to the unimpressive Kelli Ward and a potential obstacle to Rep. Martha McSally. She is expected to launch within days and is widely viewed as the Republicans’ strongest general election candidate.

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TV’s Frink said:

chyron8472 said:

yhwx said:

Oprah stands way more of a chance than Lincoln Chaffee.

Perhaps.

If Oprah stands zero chance, how could she stand more chance than Lincoln Chaffee?

You don’t see the problem with your arguments here?

The problem is you equate the use of of the phrase “no chance” in common conversation as equal to “zero probability” in practical statistics. You assume a hyperbolic statement is not hyperbolic, and so you refute it as though it isn’t, and in a way that rudely belittles my opinions in general.

TV’s Frink said:

chyron just put a big Ric pic in your sig and be done with it.

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TV’s Frink said:

To say she can’t possibly win is silly. Anyone with 100% name recognition and tons of money has the possibility to win. I wouldn’t think she’s the favorite but of course she’d have a chance.

On 538’s podcast yesterday they reranked their likely Dem nominees for 2020 based on this Orpah “news.” Nate Silver placed her 5th, ahead of Doug Jones and Bernie Sanders.

Sorry but I trust Nate Silver more than you.

Who is 1st?

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Don’t remember, I’d have to go back and listen. Actually he just slotted her in, the previous ranks were done in the previous podcast, so I’d have to go back to that one and listen.

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Ok, next presidential election.

Trump vs Ivanka vs Oprah vs Mark Zuckerberg

who stands the best chance?

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TV’s Frink said:

Don’t remember, I’d have to go back and listen. Actually he just slotted her in, the previous ranks were done in the previous podcast, so I’d have to go back to that one and listen.

Bernie.

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Ha ok, I was wrong when he said he put Oprah over Bernie then.

See, I’m wrong all the time!

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Warbler said:

TV’s Frink said:

To say she can’t possibly win is silly. Anyone with 100% name recognition and tons of money has the possibility to win. I wouldn’t think she’s the favorite but of course she’d have a chance.

On 538’s podcast yesterday they reranked their likely Dem nominees for 2020 based on this Orpah “news.” Nate Silver placed her 5th, ahead of Doug Jones and Bernie Sanders.

Sorry but I trust Nate Silver more than you.

Who is 1st?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTcRRaXV-fg

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TV’s Frink said:

If I want an expert opinion on MLP or Plex, I might ask you.

Really Frink? I think it was unwise and unnecessary to bring that up again.