The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 267

scaeagles · 01-16-2008, 12:14 PM

I will again state that I am not a fan of Huckabee. This is only part of the reasons.

The more I hear from Romney, though, the more I like him. I'm thinking I'm starting to move more into the Romney camp rather than being undecided about which Republican I'd be voting for in the primary. It will either be him or Thompson, and it really depends on what Thompson decided to do.

Snowflake · 01-22-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I will again state that I am not a fan of Huckabee. This is only part of the reasons.

The more I hear from Romney, though, the more I like him. I'm thinking I'm starting to move more into the Romney camp rather than being undecided about which Republican I'd be voting for in the primary. It will either be him or Thompson, and it really depends on what Thompson decided to do.

Thomson is now out, apparently, Leo. Out of the race kind of out, BTW.

Apologies to Strangler Lewis, I just saw your post. Sorry for the double nonsense from me.

Alex · 01-16-2008, 01:02 PM

I want to emphasize that while there are non-religious reasons for supporting an amendment banning gay marriage and abortion, I don't agree with them.

I'm just saying that if a politician is going to support policies I disagree with that they at least provide support for their positions that aren't based on "because this ancient book tells me so."

scaeagles · 01-18-2008, 10:31 AM

If the economy needs an economic stimulus package that involves tax rebates, why would we not also make the tax cuts permanent that are due to expire soon? Would it not follow that a tax rebate is basically the same thing as a tax cut? The rebate, from what I've read, would go to dual incomes as high as 110K, and those people are affected by the tax cuts.

Not meant to be rhetorical, really. I really don't understand the difference and I'm wondering if someone can offer an explanation.

sleepyjeff · 01-19-2008, 01:14 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbaszmcpesc

Out of context or not....truer words were never spoken

Strangler Lewis · 01-22-2008, 12:41 PM

The bigger they are . . . well, the bigger they are.

scaeagles · 01-22-2008, 02:13 PM

Yeah, I heard. Romney is my guy for now. Guiliani is in second.

Alex · 01-22-2008, 02:28 PM

I'm very quickly getting locked into the Democrat camp for president.

In making my compromises on how I think it should all work I've long felt the excesses of the Republicans to be more palatable, particularly because I though the structure of our government was more suited to resisting them than the excesses of the left end of the spectrum.

At this point it is hard for me to imagine voting for any of the Republican front runners.

Not Afraid · 01-28-2008, 05:33 PM

Obama's association with the Kennedy Klan and the inevitable comparisons being made to JFK is really going to help his numbers.

innerSpaceman · 01-28-2008, 05:36 PM

Something about Obama just rubs me the wrong way. Despite the fact that she kinda bugs me, I'm going to vote for Hillary. I just want the woman-president thing, and I love the thought of Bill as First Fella.

Yeah, piss-poor reasons for picking a president ... that's IF I thought the president was EVER going to be someone who wouldn't take this country straight to hell ... like nearly every president I've lived through. At this point, I just don't care that much. Hillary could sprout horns and I'd still vote for her if she retained her womanhood.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I will again state that I am not a fan of Huckabee. This is only part of the reasons. The more I hear from Romney, though, the more I like him. I'm thinking I'm starting to move more into the Romney camp rather than being undecided about which Republican I'd be voting for in the primary. It will either be him or Thompson, and it really depends on what Thompson decided to do.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I want to emphasize that while there are non-religious reasons for supporting an amendment banning gay marriage and abortion, I don't agree with them. I'm just saying that if a politician is going to support policies I disagree with that they at least provide support for their positions that aren't based on "because this ancient book tells me so."
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01-18-2008, 10:31 AM	#4
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	If the economy needs an economic stimulus package that involves tax rebates, why would we not also make the tax cuts permanent that are due to expire soon? Would it not follow that a tax rebate is basically the same thing as a tax cut? The rebate, from what I've read, would go to dual incomes as high as 110K, and those people are affected by the tax cuts. Not meant to be rhetorical, really. I really don't understand the difference and I'm wondering if someone can offer an explanation.
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01-19-2008, 01:14 PM	#5
sleepyjeff Go Hawks Go! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parkrose Posts: 2,632	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbaszmcpesc Out of context or not....truer words were never spoken __________________ River Guardian-less
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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	The bigger they are . . . well, the bigger they are. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Yeah, I heard. Romney is my guy for now. Guiliani is in second.
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01-22-2008, 02:28 PM	#8
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm very quickly getting locked into the Democrat camp for president. In making my compromises on how I think it should all work I've long felt the excesses of the Republicans to be more palatable, particularly because I though the structure of our government was more suited to resisting them than the excesses of the left end of the spectrum. At this point it is hard for me to imagine voting for any of the Republican front runners.
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Obama's association with the Kennedy Klan and the inevitable comparisons being made to JFK is really going to help his numbers.
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Something about Obama just rubs me the wrong way. Despite the fact that she kinda bugs me, I'm going to vote for Hillary. I just want the woman-president thing, and I love the thought of Bill as First Fella. Yeah, piss-poor reasons for picking a president ... that's IF I thought the president was EVER going to be someone who wouldn't take this country straight to hell ... like nearly every president I've lived through. At this point, I just don't care that much. Hillary could sprout horns and I'd still vote for her if she retained her womanhood.
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