Trumped

[NrM]

Let’s assume that Donald Trump is indeed popular among white men who didn’t graduate from college. The first question is, so what? Is this information newsworthy? Obviously, thousands of journalists think it is. To your point, the words “uneducated white men” now appear in hundreds of articles about Trump. But if this is truly important information, where were these reporters four years ago? In the last election, an even greater majority of African-American males who voted for President Obama had no college on their resume. Maybe I missed it, but I don’t recall any headlines or articles that delved into Obama’s popularity among “uneducated black men.”

If the media didn’t care about the lack of college among black men supporting Obama, why do they care so much about the lack of college among white men supporting Trump? Moreover, when exactly did a lack of college become synonymous with a lack of education?

There are many ways to become educated that don’t involve the purchase of a diploma. Why would the media ignore thousands of apprenticeship programs, on-the-job-training opportunities, and all the other alternative educational options that have led so many people into so many successful careers? The answer is obvious - many in the press are looking for ways to impact the election. If a biased reporter can get away with labeling Trump supporters who didn’t graduate from college as “uneducated,” he can simultaneously imply that any ballot cast for Trump is the hallmark of an “uneducated” voter.

If you’re only “vaguely offended” by this Albert, maybe it’s because you’ve seen it all before. Never mind the fact that you run a successful business. Never mind your years of training, your skill, your knowledge, your diligence, your commonsense, and every other quality that allowed you to succeed. In this political climate, none of that matters. These days, you’re just another white guy who never made it to college, voting for the “wrong candidate.”

 

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[Blarg]

My great Grandfather came to America with a 3rd grade education from Italy. Without ever attending another school his entire life he passed the bar exam and was a lawyer in good standing in 3 states. 

Fuck the Clinton's media machine. 

[Jay]

yes and those journalism majors in the media are brilliant...

[Thomas]

Not ridicule those who don't go to college?  Then how would we convince everyone to take out 100K in student debt?

[gotbeer]

1 hour ago, Thomas said:

Not ridicule those who don't go to college?  Then how would we convince everyone to take out 100K in student debt?

If college was the path to riches.  Then why is 100k+ in student debt an issue? 

I think the media wants everyone to believe that the low and middle class = uneducated. 

[gotbeer]

I know Trump is going to tilt tonight.  So here is hoping that it will be in spectacular fashion and takes Clinton with him.

[Blarg]

The middle class probably has more spendable income than college grads with house payment sized student loans. 

[Jay]

Who would win the election if it were held today?

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/#now

 

[gotbeer]

28 minutes ago, Jay said:

Who would win the election if it were held today?

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/#now

 

If Clinton loses the election, looking at the August numbers, she's the 95 Angels.

[Guest]

Per CNN, Trump and Clinton are tied in Pennsylvania and Colorado.

[Amazing Larry]

2 hours ago, Jay said:

Who would win the election if it were held today?

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/#now

 

I was wondering why Nate hadn't posted that pole in a while. 

[nate]

I posted it once?

The fact that Jay is excited for a Trump presidency is pretty amazing.

Also, congrats Republicans on still being against education.  Anti-intellectualism at its greatest.

[Adam]

This election is like a Dodgers - Red Sox World Series.

 

 

Troll Daddy must be stoked!

[Make Angels Great Again]

#NeverHillary

 

I think Trump is going to take another leap in the polls after tonight.

[Ochocinco!]

Trumps poll numbers look great these past couple weeks! Happy Debate Day Boys!

#deplorablecalifornian

[Jay]

2 hours ago, Jay said:

Who would win the election if it were held today?

http://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2016-election-forecast/#now

 

538 had Trump over Clinton 55% to 45% this morning, it's moved quite a bit in the last few hours. Who knows where they get their data.

Anyway, it's close.

 

[Jay]

17 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Let’s assume that Donald Trump is indeed popular among white men who didn’t graduate from college. The first question is, so what? Is this information newsworthy? Obviously, thousands of journalists think it is. To your point, the words “uneducated white men” now appear in hundreds of articles about Trump. But if this is truly important information, where were these reporters four years ago? In the last election, an even greater majority of African-American males who voted for President Obama had no college on their resume. Maybe I missed it, but I don’t recall any headlines or articles that delved into Obama’s popularity among “uneducated black men.”

Lester Holt didn't graduate from college, so it's unlikely this topic will come up tonight...

[Jay]

46 minutes ago, nate said:

I posted it once?

The fact that Jay is excited for a Trump presidency is pretty amazing.

Also, congrats Republicans on still being against education.  Anti-intellectualism at its greatest.

Yeah Republicans hate education, who needs it?

I'm mostly anti-Clinton.

 

[Blarg]

1 hour ago, failos said:

Per CNN, Trump and Clinton are tied in Pennsylvania and Colorado.

One good bong hit and Trump takes Colorado.

[Tank]

7 hours ago, Thomas said:

Not ridicule those who don't go to college?  Then how would we convince everyone to take out 100K in student debt?

they'll have to opt for a mortgage of $600,000 instead while working at their $34,000 a year job.

[nate]

Jay thinks lying, cheating on spouses, defrauding the public, stealing from the government and a complete lack of transparency is perfectly fine.  Unless it is Hillary then he thinks it is bullshit.

http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-false-statements-20160925-snap-story.html

[Jay]

whatever nate...

we already know the liberal media hates Trump...

they are in a full-blown panic at this point.

 

[nate]

"liberal media hates Trump"

Lol, sure buddy.  Your guy lies cheats and does whatever he wants and the media lets him away with it, meanwhile Hillary collapses and it is a full blown controversy.

[Jay]

dude if you don't see the overwhelming media bias then you're either blind or not paying attention.

 

[Adam]

I must live in the most apolitical neighborhood because I've seen just one house with a campaign sign and our tract is pretty large.