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Post by biafra on Nov 2, 2008 22:48:12 GMT -5
I'm voting for McCain, but have not yet done so, as I'm waiting for the official day. I was actually wanting Huckabee to be the man for the Republicans, but I guess John will have to do. For whatever reason, I just want to see Obama lose the election. EDIT: ^^ My apologies if that offends any Barrack supporters. It isn't because of YOU personally, that I don't want to see Obama win. I'm not sure how to word it so it doesn't come off as angry, so I'll just say I don't want Barrack to win and leave it at that. That's how I was back in 2004... Just wanted Bush to lose. It's nice to be voting FOR someone, instead of AGAINST the other guy. That's the conundrum I'm faced with every four years; vote for a progressive/socialist third party candidate or settle on the democrat. This time I chose the practical route, but it's a hard to choice to make.
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Post by Widow's Peak on Nov 2, 2008 22:48:31 GMT -5
I just want it to END!! END!! END!! END!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDD!!!!!!! That is all I kinda don't. For political junkies like me, these past 2 years have been snorking amazing. I'm voting for Obama. Been supporting, donating and volunteering for him from the beginning. Its been a great political season, that's for sure. Of course, that hasn't kept me from completely stressing out this week. Keeping my preference to myself, but I do think that both candidates are good people. Its too bad that politics has to get in the way.
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Post by wrestlesmarks on Nov 2, 2008 22:53:22 GMT -5
I am voting for McCain tomorrow. (Surgery on Tuesday won't be able to walk for 4 months much less go vote after wards I wasn't sold on McCain till he picked Palin, that has energized myself and all my friends and family here, and has given us a new hope. It may be very odd to most of you here but in my area the younger generation is much more Conservative then our parents are. Also I don't believe people/and businesses should be penalized for being successful and have their money redistributed as part of a mandatory welfare BTW I am lower middle class 23 year old white male, USMC vet, married and religious.
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Post by pazfan on Nov 2, 2008 22:54:20 GMT -5
I respect the hell out of John McCain, he definately served our country and went through hell for our freedom. However I feel like he's become part of something that I just can't stand for which is the a-typical republican machine. The same Fox News/Carl Rove/Dick Cheney nonsense that's been going on for what I feel is too long. I would have much rather seen John McCain run as a REAL republican than this funhouse mirror view of what republicans have become. That's why I am voting Barack Obama. I've been calling for that man to be president since the war started and I started seeing him make appearances on Real Time with Bill Mahr, and now that he's within arm's reach, I'm extatic. Not to mention I went to an Obama rally a while back and the man has energized the democratic party like i've never seen before.
But again, like others have said, I can respect someone else's political views. Dispite what the campaigns and media may want us Americans to believe, it's not a matter of which candidate is a better man or American. It's all about different ways of getting to the same goal. I don't agree with McCain's methods, but I do not question his motives. He wants the same thing Barack wants and that's a better America. I just feel that Obama has better methods to get there.
So people, vote as you wish. The important thing is that you actually VOTE. Otherwise you're missing out on having your voice heard.
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Post by Goldenbane on Nov 2, 2008 22:55:37 GMT -5
Oh, this is my chance to tell my non offensive political joke! Well...it's so goofy, people might get offended anyway. Oh well, here's goes!
After the election, John McCain and Barrack Obama decide to put all the ugliness of the campaign behind them, and they decide to get together and throw a joint costume party for the Republicans and Democrats.
On the day of the party, everyone has arrived...except Obama. Both Republicans, and Democrats start to become very worried about him, until he finally bursts through the doors...not wearing a costume, but carrying his wife on his back.
John hurries over to Barrack and asks him "Hey, Barrack, what's going on? I thought we agreed this would be a costume party, where's your costume?"
Barrack smiled at him. "I'm in costume! I'm a snail!" He told John.
"A snail??" John asked, smiling.
"Yep, this is Michelle!" Barrack replied.
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Post by Chuckie Finster on Nov 2, 2008 22:55:33 GMT -5
Early Voting in North Carolina has been nuts. It's been crowded every day for the last three weeks.
Honestly, I didn't know who I was voting for POTUSA. All the senators, representatives, the gov't, lieutenant gov't, all that (minus the local non-partisan candidates), but not the POTUSA.
So at the poll, I flipped a coin. A penny to be specific. Even then I didn't vote based off that result. I went with my deep-gut instinct. Not gonna say though.
BTW, Obama is going to win my county in a landslide. But as far as the state, it's still a tossup.
Most the state and national senators and reps for our area are Republicans but are suffering big time in the polls. They all barely won in 06 and it's a toss up for most of them. And the Republicans incumbents have outspent the Democrats 10-1. The Dems have a real foothole here.
I will say though, I would have voted for Ron Paul if he was on the ballot. He had his beliefs and a plan. Not a lot of money, but a good bit of people believes in what he was speaking and if he had the money, he would have had a legit chance.
And for the record, I respect the hell out of both McCain and Obama and think both would be good presidents in their own way.
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Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Nov 2, 2008 22:57:49 GMT -5
I respect the hell out of John McCain, he definately served our country and went through hell for our freedom. However I feel like he's become part of something that I just can't stand for which is the a-typical republican machine. The same Fox News/Carl Rove/Dick Cheney nonsense that's been going on for what I feel is too long. I would have much rather seen John McCain run as a REAL republican than this funhouse mirror view of what republicans have become. That's why I am voting Barack Obama. I've been calling for that man to be president since the war started and I started seeing him make appearances on Real Time with Bill Mahr, and now that he's within arm's reach, I'm extatic. Not to mention I went to an Obama rally a while back and the man has energized the democratic party like i've never seen before. But again, like others have said, I can respect someone else's political views. Dispite what the campaigns and media may want us Americans to believe, it's not a matter of which candidate is a better man or American. It's all about different ways of getting to the same goal. I don't agree with McCain's methods, but I do not question his motives. He wants the same thing Barack wants and that's a better America. I just feel that Obama has better methods to get there. So people, vote as you wish. The important thing is that you actually VOTE. Otherwise you're missing out on having your voice heard. Not only that, but if you don't vote, you do not have the right to bitch about the next president.
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Post by biafra on Nov 2, 2008 22:58:50 GMT -5
It's also important to state that politics or your political involvement should NOT end on November 4th.
No matter what you believe in or what ideology is closest to yours we all need to be consistently focused on what our governments are doing in our names.
So..vote..but don't let that be the apex of your political involvement. There are thousands of organizations representing thousands of issues..find the ones that are on the same side of issues important to you and join them and HOLD YOUR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABLE.
Again.this goes for everyone.
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Post by CM Crünk is teh 'CRAP! on Nov 2, 2008 23:01:05 GMT -5
I'm a Libertarian, I'm not 18, but I play a huge roll in politics in our school. I wanted Ron Paul to win, but he didn't. I thought it was cool when I found out the wrestler Kane and I shared the same values. Personally I hope whoever wins can keep the constitution in place and be the best they can. I also really don't care what people vote for because it's there right to vote.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Nov 2, 2008 23:02:13 GMT -5
Fact: McCain at first had my vote, but he lost it.
Fact: Reader's Digest released the results of an international poll that they conducted. According to their results, Obama is overwhelmingly supported in the 16 other countries whose citizens were polled. The polls were a little open-ended, like any poll would be, so I will allow you to draw any conclusions about those results for yourself. They had a few conclusions of their own, but I would consider those informed opinions without actually asking specific questions in the poll to allow them to draw said conclusions.
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Post by Sickfit, King Of The Fits on Nov 2, 2008 23:03:28 GMT -5
It's been hard to see who I want to vote for. Barack has this sense of confidence and I really like his economic plan, however McCain, despite becoming robo-Republican, has a sense of humor and will be better off with foreign policy. Eventually, I think I'll vote for Barack because it'd be interesting to see him lead America, maybe even restoring the sense of pride we can have after the absolute regret that was the Bush administration. But I can see McCain do the same, which is why this doesn't seem like such a hard decision. Either way it's better than the past eight years.
Let me just say that I'm happy the election is coming to an end, because I'm really tired of all the hoopla that has been paraded around two great guys who no matter what, will do something better than Bush. Especially those a-holes on the streets who constantly hand out flyers and ask "if they'd like to talk about the _____ administration."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 2, 2008 23:03:26 GMT -5
I just want it to END!! END!! END!! END!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNNNNNDDDDDDD!!!!!!! That is all You and me both Kelly. You and me both. I already know who I'm voting for. Won't reveal who it is until I voted.
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Post by Citizen Snips on Nov 2, 2008 23:06:20 GMT -5
I'm voting for Prell to go back to the glass bottle.
Also, Barack Obama. I'm so glad I'm off this week, I can avoid post 4 PM lines!
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Post by Nacho STAYS Hyped on Nov 2, 2008 23:07:02 GMT -5
I'm underage, but if I could vote, it would be for McCain.
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Post by Mayonnaise on Nov 2, 2008 23:08:44 GMT -5
I am real interested to see what happens. Smart money has Obama winning but, you never know. Still not sure who I am voting for sadly. I have supported McCain for years but, with the way things are going we probably need a huge shake up in D.C.
Outside of that, I am just ready for it to be over. I love politics and most of the stuff that goes along with it but, the negativity this year, even in the local races, is just draining. I have gotten 8 calls in the last two days telling me who not to vote for and why but, never mentioning the opponent.
EDIT: I almost forgot but, thank Madison and the rest of the guys and gals for this opportunity. It's great to hear some honest opinions.
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Post by Al Wilson Lives: Thread Killer on Nov 2, 2008 23:12:39 GMT -5
I'm voting for McCain but I'm perfectly fine with Obama winning. I have too much respect for John McCain to not vote for him.
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Post by The Harbinger of Tragedy on Nov 2, 2008 23:14:21 GMT -5
I have been following the US Election very closely since last year. (I'm a Canadian, also a published political columnist). It has been an interesting run all this time, and I've largely called every step of the way right, even the exact date Obama sealed the nomination and the manner in which Obama sealed it (the Democrats put enough superdelegates in his camp so the primaries would put him over the top to avoid the appearance of a brokered candidate) months in advance.
The electoral college maps are obviously pointing one way based on the polls; but I was wondering: how close do you think it will be? Will the Bradley Effect be in play, and if so, how much of a distortion do you think it had on the polls thus far?
[Edit - oops, I just realized I violated the rules by asking for opinion; question can be withdrawn if need be]
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Post by Spyke the Pacers Fan on Nov 2, 2008 23:16:41 GMT -5
I will be voting Obama. That is all I will say.
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Post by biafra on Nov 2, 2008 23:17:31 GMT -5
I have been following the US Election very closely since last year. (I'm a Canadian, also a published political columnist). It has been an interesting run all this time, and I've largely called every step of the way right, even the exact date Obama sealed the nomination and the manner in which Obama sealed it (the Democrats put enough superdelegates in his camp so the primaries would put him over the top to avoid the appearance of a brokered candidate) months in advance. The electoral college maps are obviously pointing one way based on the polls; but I was wondering: how close do you think it will be? Will the Bradley Effect be in play, and if so, how much of a distortion do you think it had on the polls thus far? There was an interesting article on www.politics1.com about the Bradley Effect and how the campaign manager of the guy who beat Bradley says it's a myth..that it wasn't the fact that white people lied to pollsters but that his candidate got hundreds of thousands of absentee votes because he was Armenian. (I think.) Go to the site and search for it..interesting stuff.
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Nov 2, 2008 23:17:42 GMT -5
My philosophy is that it is always best for the Executive branch and the Legislative branch to be of opposite parties (though the party opposite the president should not have such a dominance in Congress to be able to easily overthrow a veto by the President).
Because of that, I voted Mike Sodrel, the Republican candidate for our Congressional seat, since I voted for Obama.
By the same token, I voted straight Democrats for State Senate and Representative, since I voted to re-elect Mitch Daniels as Governor.
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