Yes, we can. - Page 164

Alex · 08-20-2008, 03:53 PM

Yes, I do (though not "locked up" just in a position of significant advantage). And I think the "on this day" page bolsters my case.

sleepyjeff · 08-20-2008, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Yes, I do (though not "locked up" just in a position of significant advantage). And I think the "on this day" page bolsters my case.

How so?

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-20-2008, 06:46 PM

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And the lifelong (northern) Democrats I grew up around don't drive tough trucks.

Wow. Nice of you to shut the door in the face of some people maybe trying a new vote on for size. What a prejudiced inference - that people driving "tough trucks" can't agree with you on anything. Embracing divisiveness isn't going to fix any problems.

I don't agree with a lot of what the party stands for, but I'm giving them my vote. I know you probably won't appreciate my support either.

Visible BTD mojo for defending the purple.

Strangler Lewis · 08-20-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Wow. Nice of you to shut the door in the face of some people maybe trying a new vote on for size. What a prejudiced inference - that people driving "tough trucks" can't agree with you on anything. Embracing divisiveness isn't going to fix any problems.

I don't agree with a lot of what the party stands for, but I'm giving them my vote. I know you probably won't appreciate my support either.

Visible BTD mojo for defending the purple.

I bet I've done more industrial, day labor jobs than either of y'all.

When there was need, I have rented many a truck. Even some 22-footers. I do think the actual owning of a gas-eating truck when there is not need is a macho affectation akin to displaying yourself in a Ferrari as you crawl through L.A. freeways. In Europe, most of the vehicles on the road are small, yet the home improvement stores still seem to flourish.

But that aside, my comment on trucks was:
1) a joke, and
2) an observation in support of my view that, his protestations to the contary notwithstanding, all the public signals that Toby Keith gives off scream Republican hardass.

innerSpaceman · 08-20-2008, 04:08 PM

Well, let's pay attention to McCain's VP choice. Because if he wins and the Oval Office continues to age its occupants at the alarming rate it has during my entire lifetime, John will be dead long before his first term ends.

scaeagles · 08-20-2008, 07:11 PM

Interesting take. Couple issues with that....first, it's a month old, when Obama regularly had a 6-7 point lead on McCain. Zogby today a 5 pt lead for McCain, with others 1-2 pts either way. Also, Carter was the incumbant, and try as they might, I don't think Obama has been that successful at linking McCain to Bush, which is what the above theory must rely on.

1980 also had a huge impact of John Anderson. His support was pretty high for a thrid party candidate until late, when he ended up only pulling 5%, and all those who had supported him went to Reagan (well, virutally). The exodus didn't happen until late October. That factor isn't there in this race.

Alex · 08-20-2008, 11:03 PM

Keep in mind it is parenthetical, not parentethical. The latter usually involves whether it is ok to spank.

sleepyjeff · 08-20-2008, 11:12 PM

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Keep in mind it is parenthetical, not parentethical. The latter usually involves whether it is ok to spank.

I am surrounded by wordsmiths.

Alex · 08-20-2008, 11:13 PM

Was that a fat joke?

sleepyjeff · 08-20-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Was that a fat joke?

No. Did it come off as one?

08-20-2008, 03:53 PM	#1
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Well, let's pay attention to McCain's VP choice. Because if he wins and the Oval Office continues to age its occupants at the alarming rate it has during my entire lifetime, John will be dead long before his first term ends.
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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Interesting take. Couple issues with that....first, it's a month old, when Obama regularly had a 6-7 point lead on McCain. Zogby today a 5 pt lead for McCain, with others 1-2 pts either way. Also, Carter was the incumbant, and try as they might, I don't think Obama has been that successful at linking McCain to Bush, which is what the above theory must rely on. 1980 also had a huge impact of John Anderson. His support was pretty high for a thrid party candidate until late, when he ended up only pulling 5%, and all those who had supported him went to Reagan (well, virutally). The exodus didn't happen until late October. That factor isn't there in this race.
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08-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#7
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Keep in mind it is parenthetical, not parentethical. The latter usually involves whether it is ok to spank.
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08-20-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Was that a fat joke?
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