The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 251

scaeagles · 11-15-2007, 07:24 AM

OK....I don't have much time to post lately, but these things are hysterical....political spoof ads from Swift kids for truth.

Snowflake · 11-15-2007, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

OK....I don't have much time to post lately, but these things are hysterical....political spoof ads from Swift kids for truth.

Big Brother wont let me watch. Until tonight then.

BDBopper · 11-15-2007, 10:06 AM

I'm sorry...I must post....

We're almost 45 days out from the Iowa Caucuses and Mike Huckabee is now statistically tied for the lead there on the GOP side. To celebrate I think I'm going to go hang out on a busy intersection and wave signs! I was planning to do so anyway with my local Meetup group anyway!

Okay back to your regularly scheduled program already in progress.

Alex · 11-15-2007, 10:39 AM

You might prefer that he not win.

Considering both the Democratic and Republican caucuses since this stupid thing began, Iowa has picked 17 candidates. 10 of those selections were not people already president of the United States and only once did one of those 10 go on to win the presidency (George Bush in 2000).

Of the six times they had it easy and picked the guy already president, they still only have three wins.

sleepyjeff · 11-15-2007, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

You might prefer that he not win.

Considering both the Democratic and Republican caucuses since this stupid thing began, Iowa has picked 17 candidates. 10 of those selections were not people already president of the United States and only once did one of those 10 go on to win the presidency (George Bush in 2000).

Of the six times they had it easy and picked the guy already president, they still only have three wins.

Ok, I gotta ask. 17? I am sure there is an interesting reason the number is not even.

Alex · 11-15-2007, 04:35 PM

The Democratic caucus was established one presidential election cycle earlier (1972 vs. 1976 for the Republican nomination). However, in 17 caucuses they only picked a person 16 times. In the 1976 Democratic caucus Jimmy Carter lost to "None of the above."

BDBopper · 11-15-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

You might prefer that he not win.

Considering both the Democratic and Republican caucuses since this stupid thing began, Iowa has picked 17 candidates. 10 of those selections were not people already president of the United States and only once did one of those 10 go on to win the presidency (George Bush in 2000).

Of the six times they had it easy and picked the guy already president, they still only have three wins.

A very good point and well taken. However we are dealing with an unprecedented cycle. Good, bad, or indifferent the primary process is frontloaded. After Iowa the nominee on both sides will be decided in a month! In this kind of system the odds that the winner of Iowa would win the nomination are much higher. I do see your point though and it is well taken.

Morrigoon · 11-15-2007, 04:31 PM

Consider my intelligence officially insulted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21818657/

My only question is... what's he trying to cover up with this random act?

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2007, 05:35 PM

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Consider my intelligence officially insulted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21818657/

My only question is... what's he trying to cover up with this random act?

? I'm thinking maybe the story behind your link change. What's got you angry about trying to decrease air traffic problems?

Gemini Cricket · 11-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Wow, just wow.

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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	You might prefer that he not win. Considering both the Democratic and Republican caucuses since this stupid thing began, Iowa has picked 17 candidates. 10 of those selections were not people already president of the United States and only once did one of those 10 go on to win the presidency (George Bush in 2000). Of the six times they had it easy and picked the guy already president, they still only have three wins.
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Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	The Democratic caucus was established one presidential election cycle earlier (1972 vs. 1976 for the Republican nomination). However, in 17 caucuses they only picked a person 16 times. In the 1976 Democratic caucus Jimmy Carter lost to "None of the above."
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Consider my intelligence officially insulted: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21818657/ My only question is... what's he trying to cover up with this random act? __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Wow, just wow.
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