[Jamie89]

I know a lot (most?) of the people saying to repeal the 19th are just joking, but some of them aren't. Maybe that's not important because there's no danger of it ever happening anyway, but I think the fact that the idea of it is gaining traction is more symbolic than anything. Symbolic of the undertones of this campaign, and the influence of Trump, and the thoughts and feeling of some (some!) of his supporters. And if this is his influence at this stage, what would his influence be as president? There are a lot of impressionable people who will look up to him as president and follow his lead, being a leader and all. And we know that he thinks it's fine to show a complete lack of disrespect for women. Most men don't though so why any of those men would want him to be their representative is something I don't understand at all.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Jamie89

I know a lot (most?) of the people saying to repeal the 19th are just joking, but some of them aren't. Maybe that's not important because there's no danger of it ever happening anyway, but I think the fact that the idea of it is gaining traction is more symbolic than anything. Symbolic of the undertones of this campaign, and the influence of Trump, and the thoughts and feeling of some (some!) of his supporters. And if this is his influence at this stage, what would his influence be as president? There are a lot of impressionable people who will look up to him as president and follow his lead, being a leader and all. And we know that he thinks it's fine to show a complete lack of disrespect for women. Most men don't though so why any of those men would want him to be their representative is something I don't understand at all.

..yeah like the possibility of a grim, sleezy reality TV person becoming the President of the USA...ooooops, Jamie....../how these things can pick up traction in uncertain/fearful and frustrating times for countries...

[Jamie89]

Originally Posted by Ammi

..yeah like the possibility of a grim, sleezy reality TV person becoming the President of the USA...ooooops, Jamie....../how these things can pick up traction in uncertain/fearful and frustrating times for countries...

it's just bizarre isn't it, the whole thing. It would have been a great concept for a parody/comedy sketch or something, but to think it's actually modern day america... Can't get my head round it.