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[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by Spanky
So is it pretty much a given that the Dems won't have a candidate on the first day of the convention.

I hope so.

Right now, the Democrats dominate the news. McCain/ Huckabee has been good for nothing more than laughs.

And we're going to be featured with constant coverage of Hillary and Obama while McCain tries to manufacture events.

Did you see the Washington post poll today? http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/politics/

Obama up 52-40 over McCain and Hillary up 50-44.

[SlaveNoMore]

Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Right now? Like that's a new development since the day after Bush became a lame duck?

You're missing the point.

There was a time when I might have voted "for" the Republican.

[SlaveNoMore]

Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
today... Obama up 52-40 over McCain and Hillary up 50-44.

'Tis a shame for you, then, that the actual election is in November.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
If no result, what the hell is the point?

Talking merely for talking's sake is inane.

People are less willing to attack those they know and like than they are to attack nameless groups, and just having less hostile relationships between our leadership and the leadership of countries whose policies we disagree with helps set the stage for both sides to back away from ludicrous crap and loosen up all on their own, without actual negotiations.

Or, that would be my theory. I guess if we know it makes them treat us worse because of . . . whatever . . . then it hurts, but if it doesn't hurt, why not do it?

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
'Tis a shame for you, then, that the actual election is in November.

Indeed.

But it is an indication that the lengthy primaries aren't hurting the Dems.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
You're missing the point.

There was a time when I might have voted "for" the Republican.

So if you're just voting against the Dem, pull the Libertarian lever.

Or Ralph's. I can see you as a Ralph voter.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Spanky
The funny things about McCain's appeal to independants and Democrats is that many are under the impression he is pro-choice. I don't know how many Democrats who love McCain, I have told he is solidly pro-life and they did not believe me. But you can bet your bottom dollar come November voting American will not he is pro-life. And I think that will heavily eat into his appeal to independents and Democrats.

2. Contrast- I remember Reagan volunteeered doing pap smears at planned parenthood during the 1980 campaign.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
The funny thing is McCain alienates some of the Red base, and at the same time Obama has shown an ability to pull out a lot of voters, especially in some states that are part of the Republican base. Look for some surprises in the south, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia all could be competitive. It's not Obama taking votes away from McCain, it's McCain losing some votes to a good show on TV while Obama gets some people to turn that thing off and go down and vote.

do you just not bet too?

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
The funny thing is McCain alienates some of the Red base, and at the same time Obama has shown an ability to pull out a lot of voters, especially in some states that are part of the Republican base. Look for some surprises in the south, Louisiana, North Carolina, and Georgia all could be competitive. It's not Obama taking votes away from McCain, it's McCain losing some votes to a good show on TV while Obama gets some people to turn that thing off and go down and vote.

translation: I live where people actually elect Teddy Kennedy!

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Must see TV

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by SlaveNoMore
'Tis a shame for you, then, that the actual election is in November.

fuck that. we got 6 months of them getting nasty on each other to look forward to.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy
Must see TV

translation: I live where people actually elect Teddy Kennedy!


i'm just realizing this is an appropriate response to 90% of ggg's posts.

[SlaveNoMore]

ltl/fb
People are less willing to attack those they know and like than they are to attack nameless groups, and just having less hostile relationships between our leadership and the leadership of countries whose policies we disagree with helps set the stage for both sides to back away from ludicrous crap and loosen up all on their own, without actual negotiations.

Kum bah yah.....

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally posted by ltl/fb
People are less willing to attack those they know and like than they are to attack nameless groups, and just having less hostile relationships between our leadership and the leadership of countries whose policies we disagree with helps set the stage for both sides to back away from ludicrous crap and loosen up all on their own, without actual negotiations.

Or, that would be my theory. I guess if we know it makes them treat us worse because of . . . whatever . . . then it hurts, but if it doesn't hurt, why not do it?

maybe we can have speed dating at the UN?

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally posted by Hank Chinaski
do you just not bet too?

IIRC, I've made two bets on the board, and I won the other.