The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux) - Page 276

scaeagles · 01-30-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear

You can replace the word "dems" and replace "repubs", and it would have just as much legitimacy.

Indeed. But what I find funny is that there seems to be support because you know they won't do what they say. I honestly get upset with the people I vote for when they don't follow through on what they have said they will do.

sleepyjeff · 01-30-2008, 06:00 PM

I like what Russel Roberts of NPR said about the stimulus package.....

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It's like taking a bucket of water from the deep end of a pool and dumping it into the shallow end. Funny thing — the water in the shallow end doesn't get any deeper.

innerSpaceman · 01-30-2008, 07:36 PM

Yeah, but I still want my $600 (which my payroll service has consistently left me owing the IRS each year since I've had my current job).

It would be nice to call it a wash this year (as should happen every year). Where's my check??

Not Afraid · 01-30-2008, 08:49 PM

9/11 9/11 9/11 Hitler Hitler Hitler

Goodwin's brother needs a law.

On a similar note, I saw a truck with 2 bumper stickers the other day:

1) 9/11 - Never forget. Never forgive.
2) Jesus Saves.

Now, what's wrong with this picture?

Gemini Cricket · 01-30-2008, 08:56 PM

Politicians: Dinglecheeses all.

scaeagles · 01-31-2008, 09:22 AM

I'm rethinking McCain.

He does have a decent rating from the American Conservative Union. There are just a few key issues for me that I majorly disagree with him on.

Think i'll still vote for Romney in the primary, but I am leaning toward being more comfortable with him as the nominee.

I also think Hillary will win the dem nomination. 7 pt lead in the most recent national poll with Super Tuesday a scant 5 days away.

Ghoulish Delight · 01-31-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I also think Hillary will win the dem nomination. 7 pt lead in the most recent national poll with Super Tuesday a scant 5 days away.

Yes, but that poll includes Edwards, at at a high enough percentage that it makes a major difference. If Obama gets more than half of the Edwards vote, it becomes a VERY close race.

sleepyjeff · 01-31-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I'm rethinking McCain.

He does have a decent rating from the American Conservative Union. There are just a few key issues for me that I majorly disagree with him on.

Ford 3.0 (I am just saying)

Dole was Ford 2.0

scaeagles · 01-31-2008, 09:46 AM

That is true. I think it will be interesting to see who promises Edwards more as far as consideration for VP, promise of a nomination for AG, whatever. I think he's holding his endorsement for the highest bidder.

Alex · 01-31-2008, 09:55 AM

Eh, if that 7 point national lead were to result in a 7 point victory in each individual state that would still result in essentially a tie on delegates.

I think we're still a long way from having a clear leader for the Democrats.

An example from California. 440 delegates up for grabs. If Clinton beats Obama 53% to 47% and the votes are distributed evenly throughout the state she'll get 233 and he'll get 206. If votes for Hillary cluster in urban areas while Obama is more successful in rural areas (as has been the case elsewhere) then he'll start to gain delegates beyond that straight popular vote since most of the delegates are actually assigned based on proportional performance within congressional districts.

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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yeah, but I still want my $600 (which my payroll service has consistently left me owing the IRS each year since I've had my current job). It would be nice to call it a wash this year (as should happen every year). Where's my check??
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	9/11 9/11 9/11 Hitler Hitler Hitler Goodwin's brother needs a law. On a similar note, I saw a truck with 2 bumper stickers the other day: 1) 9/11 - Never forget. Never forgive. 2) Jesus Saves. Now, what's wrong with this picture?
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Politicians: Dinglecheeses all.
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01-31-2008, 09:22 AM	#6
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	I'm rethinking McCain. He does have a decent rating from the American Conservative Union. There are just a few key issues for me that I majorly disagree with him on. Think i'll still vote for Romney in the primary, but I am leaning toward being more comfortable with him as the nominee. I also think Hillary will win the dem nomination. 7 pt lead in the most recent national poll with Super Tuesday a scant 5 days away.
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01-31-2008, 09:46 AM	#9
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	That is true. I think it will be interesting to see who promises Edwards more as far as consideration for VP, promise of a nomination for AG, whatever. I think he's holding his endorsement for the highest bidder.
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01-31-2008, 09:55 AM	#10
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Eh, if that 7 point national lead were to result in a 7 point victory in each individual state that would still result in essentially a tie on delegates. I think we're still a long way from having a clear leader for the Democrats. An example from California. 440 delegates up for grabs. If Clinton beats Obama 53% to 47% and the votes are distributed evenly throughout the state she'll get 233 and he'll get 206. If votes for Hillary cluster in urban areas while Obama is more successful in rural areas (as has been the case elsewhere) then he'll start to gain delegates beyond that straight popular vote since most of the delegates are actually assigned based on proportional performance within congressional districts.
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