Yes, we can.

scaeagles · 05-07-2008, 01:30 PM

Sorry, but crossover voting has been going on with dems for a long time. This is how we got McCain as the republican nominee. I guess open primaries are OK unless they aren't.

I don't agree on the "stolen from the American people" thing.

GD, I knew you'd jump on that statement, but an argument can be made and has been by many an economist, though certainly not supported by what you cite.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-07-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

GD, I knew you'd jump on that statement, but an argument can be made and has been by many an economist, though certainly not supported by what you cite.

I have never seen any remotely convincing argument. Every argument I've seen is based either purely on theory, or on short-term economic effects that can easily be attributed to other factors and (as demonstrated by my link, and countless other sources) are negated by opposing trends in any long term analysis. There has never been any credible evidence of the supposed stimulating economic effect of incremental tax cuts that has crossed my eyes.

wendybeth · 05-07-2008, 02:29 PM

Scaeagles, somehow I knew you'd come back with a 'but they do it too' argument. Bad behavior is bad behavior, and it needs to stop somewhere. THAT is my main reason for voting for Obama- I will not vote for a candidate who engages in destructive politics . It's one thing to point out inconsistencies and untruths, and quite another to manufacture and engage in deception. So long as Obama continues on the high road, I will gladly follow.

wendybeth · 05-07-2008, 02:37 PM

The Obama campaign is getting some major backing today: Delegates aligning with Obama.

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At least four new Democratic superdelegates shifted toward Obama on Wednesday, convinced by his double-digit victory in North Carolina and better-than-expected showing in Indiana that he will be the candidate who takes on McCain in November.

Among the newly added supporters was Virginia’s Jennifer McClellan, who used to support Clinton, as well as North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek, North Carolina Democratic National Committee member Jeanette Council and California DNC member Inola Henry.

Earlier in the day, 1972 presidential candidate George McGovern, who formerly backed Clinton, gave his blessing to Obama, saying he didn’t see how Clinton could win."

I took the article from FauxNews so Scaeagles wouldn't feel it was unbalanced.

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scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Sorry, but crossover voting has been going on with dems for a long time. This is how we got McCain as the republican nominee. I guess open primaries are OK unless they aren't. I don't agree on the "stolen from the American people" thing. GD, I knew you'd jump on that statement, but an argument can be made and has been by many an economist, though certainly not supported by what you cite.
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	Scaeagles, somehow I knew you'd come back with a 'but they do it too' argument. Bad behavior is bad behavior, and it needs to stop somewhere. THAT is my main reason for voting for Obama- I will not vote for a candidate who engages in destructive politics . It's one thing to point out inconsistencies and untruths, and quite another to manufacture and engage in deception. So long as Obama continues on the high road, I will gladly follow. __________________
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wendybeth Nevermind Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,847	The Obama campaign is getting some major backing today: Delegates aligning with Obama. " At least four new Democratic superdelegates shifted toward Obama on Wednesday, convinced by his double-digit victory in North Carolina and better-than-expected showing in Indiana that he will be the candidate who takes on McCain in November. Among the newly added supporters was Virginia’s Jennifer McClellan, who used to support Clinton, as well as North Carolina Democratic Party Chairman Jerry Meek, North Carolina Democratic National Committee member Jeanette Council and California DNC member Inola Henry. Earlier in the day, 1972 presidential candidate George McGovern, who formerly backed Clinton, gave his blessing to Obama, saying he didn’t see how Clinton could win." I took the article from FauxNews so Scaeagles wouldn't feel it was unbalanced. __________________
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