The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Snowflake]

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.

[scaeagles]

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

[Alex]

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]

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

[innerSpaceman]

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.

[BarTopDancer]

Regardless if it is Obama or Hillary history will be made with the first Black or first female candidate running for POTUS.

[Prudence]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

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.

I've been thinking about this a lot - I think that what bothers me about Obama is his message of change. Now, granted, I'm not happy with the status quo - but now it seems like his primary selling point is that he's an unknown. I don't know that I want an unknown. I don't trust the office holder period, and at this point, after the W Presidency, I'd rather at least feel like I know what I'm getting into, rather than rolling the dice and hoping I like what I get.

I know Hillary talks out of both sides of her mouth, will say whatever it takes to get what she wants, and is totally in it for herself. I might not be thrilled with it, but at least it won't be a surprise.

[Alex]

The recent use of Bill Clinton as attack dog has reinforced my disqualification of Hillary Clinton simply because I think it is a bad idea to put a former president back in the White House, even if -- and perhaps especially if -- it is in an informal capacity.

[dlrp_bopazot]

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

[Not Afraid]

Originally Posted by dlrp_bopazot

it is interesting for me especially because i'am in your country to follow closely the Presidentials .

Democrats VS Republicans

i only have to say that i have ifferents thoughs about america especially coming from another country to share with you if you'd like to hear it .

I already know what my Swiss relatives think about American Politics - and it's ain't terribly nice. I'd love to hear it, but be prepared for the patriotic to be insulted.