Author Topic: US Elections 2008 (Read 41087 times)

Foxy Brown · « **Reply #60 on:** April 20, 2008, 07:32:27 AM »

http://elections.foxnews.com/2008/04/18/did-obama-give-a-flip-response-to-clinton-attacks/

Maikeru86 · « **Reply #61 on:** June 12, 2008, 11:33:28 PM »

I hope Obama wins the General. I think he can change how many countries view the U.S. which are not all good views. OBAMA 08!

Saburo · « **Reply #62 on:** June 14, 2008, 09:50:39 PM »

Sad that one of the best and most influential journalists in America won't be around to see and breakdown this year's general election.

Tim Russert died yesterday of an apparent heart attack at 58 -- much too soon.

meowchi · « **Reply #63 on:** June 26, 2008, 09:34:29 PM »

Project Make McCain Exciting: Gray Ambition

[youtube=425,350]8G9jA-FGGd8[/youtube]

korp · « **Reply #64 on:** July 05, 2008, 08:10:27 AM »

So this is where the meowster hangs around.

Still undecided. I don't like anybody that is electable. Why do we even have write-in's when they'll never win.

meowchi · « **Reply #65 on:** July 08, 2008, 02:31:38 AM »

nickorp! how's KNR? my domain has the server BANNED- so i cant get on from where i am.. luckily i'm moving soon though!

ANYWAY:

I think McCain is a "throw away" candidate. Sometimes both parties use "throw away" candidates when they know that they will lose an election. These are usually unexciting party regulars that have been around a long time and it is just "their turn" to run. The party, knowing they are going to lose anyway, lets them have "their turn" but they do not really put up much effort or much money to back the throw away candidate because they know they will lose.
Some throw away candidates come to mind. For the Democrats, the best example was Walter Mondale. They all knew a Democrat would not unseat Reagan that year. That is why they let Mondale have "his turn". If the Democrats had thought for a second that they had a chance in hell of beating Reagan, they would have ran a young exciting candidate they could win with.
For the Republicans the best example was Bob Dole. They knew that they were not going to beat Bill Clinton and Dole had been around forever and ran as VP at one time with Gerry Ford- and lost.
I think McCain is seen as a "throw away" too. I think that really deep down the Republicans know damn well that they are going to get the the king of a$$ whuppins this year and they just decided to let Johnny Mac have "his turn" rather than to fight it out with a "Reagan type" of candidate.

meowchi · « **Reply #66 on:** July 08, 2008, 09:32:00 PM »

John McCain has advocated bombing Iran. Iran has stated that if they are attacked by America, they will in turn attack Israel, who in turn says they will attack Iran back. Many people believe this could start a regional conflict that would spread quickly into WWIII.

Would McCain start WWIII if he gets in office?

meowchi · « **Reply #67 on:** July 08, 2008, 11:00:48 PM »

Confirmed! Obama to give acceptance speech at Invesco

Quote from: news

As has previously been rumored and now confirmed, Obama will give his speech officially accepting the Democratic nomination at Invesco field in Denver on Aug. 28th. Invesco holds 76,000, it should be quite a night.

Convention Co-Chair Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius says:

Quote:
“This change in the Convention program will allow thousands of first-time participants a chance to take part. I can’t think of a better Convention finale for our nominee who has made reaching out to voters a hallmark of his campaign.”

Full statement here: The Page - by Mark Halperin - TIME

It will be the biggest audience for any presidential acceptance speech in American history. This will be on the same day that Martin Luther King Jr gave his "I have a Dream" Speech. I have a feeling this is going to be a powerful speech that will give Obama more momentum into November and will heal alot of wounds within the democratic party.

This stadium will be full when Obama gives his acceptance speech. Whether you support Obama or not, everyone will want to be there to see history being made.

meowchi · « **Reply #68 on:** July 10, 2008, 02:23:41 AM »

Jesse Jackson Trashes Obama, didnt realize mic was on

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D91QIAP08&show_article=1

No need for him to apologize. Both he and Sharpton are nothing more than jealous pimps and opportunists. When Obama initially announced his intention to seek the office of POTUS, the first thing that came out of Sharpton's mouth was "he ain't one of us". Slick Jesse sat back in the cut waiting to see if Obama had a chance so that he could hitch a ride to Obama's star. Now they're both pretending to be such avid Obama supporters.

meowchi · « **Reply #69 on:** July 12, 2008, 02:14:09 AM »

Something I typed up for political debate class, just sharing it here:

Just WHAT does it take to fill the gaping chasm and walk to the oval office on the other side?

On the McCain side, do these aspects fill that canyon?:
- Being a child of privilege which got him into the prestigious Naval Academy on Daddy's connections. Graduated very low, as he had conflicts with higher-ups, and was disinclined to obey every rule, which contributed to a low class rank (894th out of 899).
- Dumping a magnificent, strong wife and running around on her like some sort of drunken sailor.
- Marrying a rich Miss Hottie and running for office on her daddy's money.
- Was deeply involved (with 4 other Senators) in the Keating Five scandal, where he sought to stop Federal authorities from seizing Lincoln Saving & Loan. He received a Senate "rebuke" for that fiasco. (Typical GOP crap to protect the guilty rich who steal us blind.)

On the Obama side, do these aspects fill that canyon?:
- Made his own way through life, no rich daddy or family ties. He did on his own initiative. Isn't that the "classic" American success story.
- Outstanding academic achievement. Selected as an editor of Harvard Law Review based on grades and a writing competition. He earned it, none of Daddy's influence here. Became first black PRESIDENT of Harvard Law Review. Graduated MAGNA C-U-M LAUDE from Harvard!
- Taught Constitutional Law at the University of Chicago Law School - for 12 years!
- Worked down at street level on the "South Side" of Chicago to improve the life of people in his city. He joined a church-based community organization originally of 8 Catholic parishes and accomplishments included helping set up a job training program, a college prep tutoring program, and a tenants' rights organization.
- Worked with Republican Governor Ryan to curb abuses in payday loans and predatory mortgage lending, to achieve better regulations aimed at averting home foreclosures.

In my opinion, there is no contest here. John McCain is another George Bush, a child of privilege who has no idea that the bulk of us out here deserve one hell of a lot better than we are getting from our Presidents. My money and vote go to Obama.

StreakInTheSky · « **Reply #70 on:** July 12, 2008, 02:43:52 AM »

Of course I'm going for Obama as president, he seems like a great man. McCain could go hunting with Cheney.

But I think I'm gonna vote green!

It's not like my vote really counts in who wins the presidency anyways.

Really though, I'll be happy when the day comes that this show isn't run by the Donkeys and Elephants.

iacus · « **Reply #71 on:** July 12, 2008, 07:25:31 AM »

Quote from: StreakInTheSky on July 12, 2008, 02:43:52 AM

Really though, I'll be happy when the day comes that this show isn't run by the Donkeys and Elephants.

God I hope that happens soon. I think that's one of the big problems with politics in America. Elections have ceased to be about what's best for the country and more about what's best for the party.

I have no idea who I'm going to vote for. Both candidates seem so useless.

Asmodai · « **Reply #72 on:** August 23, 2008, 06:02:42 PM »

So, Joe Biden, eh?

Funnily enough, I was considering voting for Biden - but he dropped out before the NY primary.

I don't think it's a game-changer, but it's a safe choice. Hillary would have been a lot riskier.

The selection was a bit anti-climatic after all the hype though. Bayh or Biden... two old guys who look, sound, dress and act alike. Even their names are similar!

Any guesses on McCain's choice?

redux · « **Reply #73 on:** August 24, 2008, 07:36:25 PM »

So...how long's left until we know exactly? From the otuside this thing seems to have been going on for a looong time...even longer than Big Brother...

Asmodai · « **Reply #74 on:** August 24, 2008, 10:22:07 PM »

72 days

THUNDERDUCK · « **Reply #75 on:** August 29, 2008, 05:36:36 PM »

McCain chose Sarah Palin as his VP, first woman from the GOP and Alaskan, on a ticket. Can't say I'm sold on Obama, though. Maybe, enough to watch him fail, though.

Kanki · « **Reply #76 on:** August 29, 2008, 06:20:47 PM »

McCain is just trying to be historic too. :p

Saburo · « **Reply #77 on:** August 29, 2008, 06:22:50 PM »

Will Carroll said she's "a Tina Fey lookalike..."

The SNL writers are already working on sketches for weeks to come!

Maikeru86 · « **Reply #78 on:** August 29, 2008, 07:19:07 PM »

Mccain is trying to get the focus off one of the most historic conventions in U.S. history. It's evident that the only reason he chose Sarah Palin is to go after the Bitter Hilary supporters, especially after Sarah Palin praised Hilary. But Doesn't picking Sarah Palin contradict Mccain's message of a candidate needing experience?

Guchi_Jnr · « **Reply #79 on:** August 31, 2008, 05:46:17 AM »

Find it weird that someone can be both "pro-life" and "pro-guns"..