I used to be disgusted, and now I try to be amused.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Or you're looking to send a message.

I didn't expect the result we got. But to the extent that, regardless of who won, the third party vote would have emerged as a serious spoiler, compelling a sclerotic two party system to reckon with it, I'm encouraged.

Competition is a good thing. That a large part of this country rejected the squalid offerings foist on it by a pair of tired parties is democracy working as it should. If people don't like the fact that a lunatic won, the parties now understand: Run better candidates next time.

Message you wanted to send: I want a third choice

Message you sent: If no one will cater to my entitled ass I'd just as soon let the country go to hell

And yes, I'll happily concede that both statements above are true.