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by chamekke » Sep 7th, '08, 15:20
Mary R wrote:Eh?
Oh, I was just teasing. We Canadians only just learned that we've got a federal election coming up... and nobody is exactly happy about it. Frankly, I'd rather be voting in
your election.
(For any British, Swedes, Mexicans, Russians, etc. - I mean the American one
)
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Sep 7th, '08, 23:10
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by Mary R » Sep 7th, '08, 23:10
Oh, I know you were teasing! I was too...'cept now I think 'dry humor' read as 'pissed off.' Sorry!
Sep 7th, '08, 23:22
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by chamekke » Sep 7th, '08, 23:22
I didn't take it that way, Mary R... no worries
Actually, every four years I feel exactly like a species of voteless American, watching the campaign circus with a sense of helplessness and apprehension. In fact, you could argue that everyone on the planet should have at least a fraction of a vote on who should form the next American government! It seems strange that with so much riding on the outcome, it may largely hinge on who can perform the best image spin.
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Sep 7th, '08, 23:29
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by Sydney » Sep 7th, '08, 23:29
I'm actually in the Electoral College and on record with the Secretary of State obliged to vote for Bob Barr and Wayne Root in the event that they carry the popular vote in Mississippi.
Interestingly enough, this doesn't place me under obligation to vote for them at the polling station.
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by Sydney » Sep 9th, '08, 22:52
If you want hawt and political, you need look no further than right here in ITD....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfoz6qkOsMA
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by Salsero » Sep 9th, '08, 23:01
el padre wrote: If you want hawt and political, you need look no further than right here in ITD....
Well, you've lost the bubba vote! Too many ideas.
Very impressive, dude. Congrats. Esp on working "tea" into it!
(But you still ain't no Sarah Palin.)
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by brandon » Sep 9th, '08, 23:17
I'd vote for Rob. Not so much for Obama.
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by hop_goblin » Sep 18th, '08, 10:48
As an aspiring Gerontologist, I think you should all know that McCain has a 1 in 3 chance of not surving his first term in office. This nut job, Palin, could actually be our President!
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by Space Samurai » Sep 18th, '08, 17:09
Sep 18th, '08, 18:37
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by Libertatis » Sep 18th, '08, 18:37
Those "Get your War on" cartoons are amazing.
Also, i am not excited about either of the Yokels running for president. Neither candidate has made a significant effort pandering to the Wolrd of Warcraft playing/ oolong drinking crowd!
Just kidding i stopped playing WOW, i have been clean for 4 months (had a relapse earlier this year).
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Sep 19th, '08, 13:22
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by joelbct » Sep 19th, '08, 13:22
hop_goblin wrote:This nut job, Palin, could actually be our President!
Yah if she wins, methinks I will try to get NY to secede from the union and/or expatriate. Chammekke, u may have one new Canuck to add to the roster!!
That or the UK... I would marry a cute British girl in a heartbeat, for the accent alone! mrwar....
Sep 19th, '08, 19:23
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by Libertatis » Sep 19th, '08, 19:23
I have also considered moving to Canada, but lately i have been feeling it is not far enough away, i am now looking to expatriate to Norway!
"Those who desire to give up Freedom in order to gain Security, will not have, nor do they deserve, either one." -Ben Franklin
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by Proinsias » Sep 19th, '08, 19:54
*announces complete ignorance of US politics*
I realise it's democrat or republican competing but are there any other parties and if so do they wield any power at all?
It's always been about labour vs conservative in the UK but other parties are beginning to make an impact.
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by scruffmcgruff » Sep 19th, '08, 20:28
Proinsias wrote:*announces complete ignorance of US politics*
I realise it's democrat or republican competing but are there any other parties and if so do they wield any power at all?
It's always been about labour vs conservative in the UK but other parties are beginning to make an impact.
Well, the Green party has the power to *freak* things up for the Democrats by taking some of their votes (which is rather stupid, since that just helps their mutual enemy, the Republican party), and there are the libertarians who nobody really pays attention to (unfortunately IMO). Other than that there are a few little parties scattered here and there but none big enough to make a dent on the national level.
