Yes, we can.

[scaeagles]

I don't care if you do overall, really, because I would suspect you base your opinion of her on policy without jumping on a rumor of her calling Obama "Sambo". This isn't about bridge to nowhere or about misrepresenting a sale of a plane on ebay where there is legitimate debate on her intentions vs. what she said.

[Alex]

Neither one of you are making any particular sense in those last two posts.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

I said I thought it was funny and no big deal.

I also posted this about the time I read a different poster post an unsubstantiated rumor about Palin referring to Obama as "Sambo" and to Hillary as "that b!tch". So actually, I stand completely by what I said.

And actually, you both sound like you love swirling these dumb rumors around.

Seriously, "I don't care about this awful rumor but here I'm going to make everyone read it anyway"?

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

And actually, you both sound like you love swirling these dumb rumors around.

Seriously, "I don't care about this awful rumor but here I'm going to make everyone read it anyway"?

Sheesh. I directly quote something Biden said (not a rumor) because I thought it was a funny "oops", and that is equated with posting an unsubstantiated rumor about Palin calling Obama "Sambo". I'll see your three and raise you three more .

Do you think I believe anyone here is going to be swayed by me posting that Biden said that? Well, you guessed it. I figured that every Obama supporter would be so shocked that they would immediately abondon their support. I'm caught.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Sheesh. I directly quote something Biden said (not a rumor) because I thought it was a funny "oops", and that is equated with posting an unsubstantiated rumor about Palin calling Obama "Sambo". I'll see your three and raise you three more .

I'm pretty sick of hearing these little stories that, whether they are true or not, are at best meaningless and at worst poisonous barbs, and when repeated, even with caveats and disclaimers galore, just mean that the stories are heard over and over and over.

I heard another smear today. Only complete morons would think it's actually an offensive thing. It's getting attention from the opposite side, and I'm beyond disgusted. I'm not f'n repeating it here, and if anyone else does, I'll call it what it is.

Do you think I believe anyone here is going to be swayed by me posting that Biden said that? Well, you guessed it. I figured that every Obama supporter would be so shocked that they would immediately abondon their support. I'm caught.

One story? No. But many, over time, all of them with cutesy a little "Oh I don't mind this, it doesn't mean this to me, but listen to this" tacked on, does have an effect. Mood, mood, mood. Just ask GC, eh? So when you, or Tenigma, or anyone else posts smears, I'm going to call it as it is.

Just because someone says "this is news!", doesn't mean it is news.



Oh, and every time GC has a negative post, I'm going to post this to counteract it:

Obama is going to win, because we won't let him lose.

[scaeagles]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

One story? No. But many, over time, all of them with cutesy a little "Oh I don't mind this, it doesn't mean this to me, but listen to this" tacked on, does have an effect.

Oh, and every time GC has a negative post, I'm going to post this to counteract it:

Obama is going to win, because we won't let him lose.

I don't think I've been one to do that, but OK. I'll be sure to stop posting things I find amusing.

By the way, regardless of what happens in the election, I will not be whining or gloating. I realize that since a vast majority of this board is pro Obama, so I'm not going to ask the same of anyone else because most will be together in their disappointment or excitement, but you will probably see me disappear for a few weeks regardless of the outcome.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Mood, mood, mood. Just ask GC, eh?

I'm not sure what this means.

[Gemini Cricket]

I heart CP, too. I admire her positivity. I admire her starting a fund raising campaign for Obama. CP is a great friend.

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Oh, and every time GC has a negative post, I'm going to post this to counteract it:

Obama is going to win, because we won't let him lose.

I feel my posts are me being realistic and not negative. I want to see Obama win as well. I just don't think he's going to if his campaign continues on the track it is on. I, too, hope that after the convention bumps settle that Obama will be in the lead still.

[JWBear]

If it's any consolation to anyone... I know a couple of women, who are Republicans, who have decided to vote for Obama because McCain selected Palin.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by JWBear

If it's any consolation to anyone... I know a couple of women, who are Republicans, who have decided to vote for Obama because McCain selected Palin.

My sister: was lukewarm towards McCain but is now excited about the Palin pick.

My Sister in-law: Was campaiging for McCain but is torn about his pick for VP; she likes that he chose a woman but thinks a better woman could have been found....she still continues to campaign for him.

My Mom: Dad said she shouted with joy when she heard the pick. She was going to vote libertarian(like she has done since 96') but nothing short of Palin getting a sex-change operation would stop her now from voting for McCain.

My foam supply lady: Says she's very excited by McCain's pick for VP....but then again, she probably has me pegged for a Republican and doesn't want to see her sales go down

My lunch delivery gal: Wears Obama garb so I doubt if the Palin pick has affected her opinion of McCain one way or another.

My Wife: Really, really doens't like McCain(she's no Obama fan either) but the pick of a woman VP has her at least entertaining the thought of giving him her vote.

I know more women than this, but oddly enough not too many share thier political opinions with me