How do I explain the recount to my six-year-old daughter?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
TELL HER SOMETIMES SHE WILL HAVE TO RE COUNT SOMETHING

Well, it's not untrue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The count is not a big deal. Like an audit to make everyone confident that it was done the right way and learn how to do it better in the future

This. Just tell her it's standard operating procedure anytime a Clinton loses in the general.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The count is not a big deal. Like an audit to make everyone confident that it was done the right way and learn how to do it better in the future

This. Just tell her it's standard operating procedure anytime a Clinton loses in the general.

Nah, more like what happens when Cheeto loses it over not winning the popular vote.

[Anonymous]

My 6yo was told we're just making sure the numbers are correct, and that they announced the right winner, which they probably did.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I mean, I spent all this time criticizing Trump for hedging (at best) about accepting the election result ... and now my side (the left) is grasping at straws. We're all a bit hypocritical, but this seems like a bridge too far.

You are specifically a failure as a parent for creating such anxiety in the mind of your child.

You are a horrible parent in general.

You need to walk this back as much as you can and as fast as possible.

You will still be a disgrace.

Never do this again, because you've proven yourself to be a loser as a political predictor, but more importantly as a parent.

Did your prescription lapse?

[Anonymous]

Tell it again! Tell it again!

[Anonymous]

Tell her to be a lawyer. You can do anything you want within the bounds of the law.

[Anonymous]

Recounts are a perfectly fair, legitimate and legal part of the elections process. And they happen all the time. There have been many instances of statewide candidates getting recounts - in this instance there are three states where it's happening.

[Anonymous]

who are all these six year olds who are following the election so closely? i have a 5 year old and she knows nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, I spent all this time criticizing Trump for hedging (at best) about accepting the election result ... and now my side (the left) is grasping at straws. We're all a bit hypocritical, but this seems like a bridge too far.

A six year old should not get involved in your politics. Give her books to read, math problems to solve, fresh air to breathe picture to color and enough screen time to escape from your neurosis for a bit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Recounts are a perfectly fair, legitimate and legal part of the elections process. And they happen all the time. There have been many instances of statewide candidates getting recounts - in this instance there are three states where it's happening.

All the time. Or are you guys forgetting when McCain and Romney joined in on recount efforts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I mean, I spent all this time criticizing Trump for hedging (at best) about accepting the election result ... and now my side (the left) is grasping at straws. We're all a bit hypocritical, but this seems like a bridge too far.

A six year old should not get involved in your politics. Give her books to read, math problems to solve, fresh air to breathe picture to color and enough screen time to escape from your neurosis for a bit.

I do all that, and then some. Try to escape from your anger.

[Anonymous]

Tell her that some people are trying to change the outcome so that we don't end up with a president who's less mature than she is.

If she scratches her head in confusion, show her his twitter account.

[Anonymous]

pfft...your 6-yr old must be in special needs. I often discuss light matters such as nuclear fission and splitting the 3rd dimension with mine. Electoral issues are such baby talk

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:pfft...your 6-yr old must be in special needs. I often discuss light matters such as nuclear fission and splitting the 3rd dimension with mine. Electoral issues are such baby talk

You sound weird.