The Lighter Side of the US Election - Join In

Blue · 11-01-2008, 09:43 PM

This Freddy Lockhart spoof his hilarious.

YouTube - Barack Obama EARLY YEARS at COLLEGE -archived VIDEO

graphicgr8s · 11-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Originally I posted this in reply to seamius yes politics again but thought this could be a thread all by itself ! This is not to start a Donkey / Elephant debate - it's just a place to post some of the funniest things you have seen regarding this upcomming US Election.

Here is one of my favorite to date (followed closely by Tina Fey haha)

YouTube - Hey Sarah Palin (with lyrics/subtitles)

I just watched the second "Vote for Osama" video. How dare they insult Albert Einstein like that.

JibJab always has good skits. Don't care what side you're for there all funny.

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-02-2008, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

The whole thing is a joke. How can a two party system ever hope to be representative of the majority of the people. It's just like a well organised shouting/smearing competition, with very high stakes for us unfortunately. At least the serious emergence of a third party would act as some kind of counterbalance to the power grabbing politics of the two main parties.
Sorry about the rant, here's something more humorous.........................................................The new season of "Dancing with the stars".

Gary

not to get serious, but I will only for a moment, a two party system is the only way to get representation for the majority, because once you add more parties, control transfers too many times to the minotiry that holds the balance of power. Just look at your adopted country Canada, we are forced to undergo minority after minority, where a much smaller party actually has the most control over policy.

OK serious part aside. Perhaps we should allow seats proportional to popular vote, and allow many parties (along the lines of the Italian system) that way we can have the government change every 8 months. I actually think this is better because in that time, the elected members don't have time to screw things up,

and we are left, for better or worse with the government burocrats.

Blue · 11-02-2008, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by Lowell Goudge

Gary

not to get serious, but I will only for a moment, a two party system is the only way to get representation for the majority, because once you add more parties, control transfers too many times to the minotiry that holds the balance of power. Just look at your adopted country Canada, we are forced to undergo minority after minority, where a much smaller party actually has the most control over policy.

OK serious part aside. Perhaps we should allow seats proportional to popular vote, and allow many parties (along the lines of the Italian system) that way we can have the government change every 8 months. I actually think this is better because in that time, the elected members don't have time to screw things up,

and we are left, for better or worse with the government burocrats.

The best thing would be for the Supreme Court to rule political parties unconstitutional since there is no provision for them and George Washington cautioned against them.

falconeye · 11-02-2008, 12:39 PM

Originally posted by daacon

a place to post some of the funniest things you have seen regarding this upcomming US Election.

Dave, this may be particularly funny and stunning for you... I found it hilarious.

CNNBC video

Clicker · 11-03-2008, 05:37 PM

not sure if this belongs in this thread but...

casually watching news, i think CNN or NBC, they were holding an open call in regarding vote turn out tomorrow.

Lady calls in and says her hellos and "i love your show", then proceeds to stress she is white, 56 and a first time voter...

Anchor man asks, "why are you voting this time around"?

Lady proceeds with this comment, "well all the blacks are coming out because there is a black candidate so whites must come out..."

Anchor man interrupts and tells the lady,"sorry we have run out of time ..thank you for calling in" then proceeds to talk a good 5/10mins with the guests

Damn Brit · 11-03-2008, 07:40 PM

I heard a guy say on the radio today "If McCain wins, that will make Dick Cheney the greatest VP of the 21st century".

**Lowell Goudge** · 11-03-2008, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

I heard a guy say on the radio today "If McCain wins, that will make Dick Cheney the greatest VP of the 21st century".

but does he have a hand hole in the back so CHeney can make him talk like he did Bush?

Clicker · 11-06-2008, 02:04 PM

If McCain's Concession Speech Was As Bitter As His Campaign - Funny Videos | Cracked.com

11-01-2008, 10:01 PM	#17
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by daacon Originally I posted this in reply to seamius yes politics again but thought this could be a thread all by itself ! This is not to start a Donkey / Elephant debate - it's just a place to post some of the funniest things you have seen regarding this upcomming US Election. Here is one of my favorite to date (followed closely by Tina Fey haha) YouTube - Hey Sarah Palin (with lyrics/subtitles) I just watched the second "Vote for Osama" video. How dare they insult Albert Einstein like that. JibJab always has good skits. Don't care what side you're for there all funny. Last edited by graphicgr8s; 11-01-2008 at 10:08 PM.

11-06-2008, 02:04 PM	#24
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	LOL If McCain's Concession Speech Was As Bitter As His Campaign - Funny Videos \| Cracked.com

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11-01-2008, 09:43 PM	#16
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	This Freddy Lockhart spoof his hilarious. YouTube - Barack Obama EARLY YEARS at COLLEGE -archived VIDEO

11-02-2008, 07:07 AM	#18
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by Damn Brit The whole thing is a joke. How can a two party system ever hope to be representative of the majority of the people. It's just like a well organised shouting/smearing competition, with very high stakes for us unfortunately. At least the serious emergence of a third party would act as some kind of counterbalance to the power grabbing politics of the two main parties. Sorry about the rant, here's something more humorous.........................................................The new season of "Dancing with the stars". Gary not to get serious, but I will only for a moment, a two party system is the only way to get representation for the majority, because once you add more parties, control transfers too many times to the minotiry that holds the balance of power. Just look at your adopted country Canada, we are forced to undergo minority after minority, where a much smaller party actually has the most control over policy. OK serious part aside. Perhaps we should allow seats proportional to popular vote, and allow many parties (along the lines of the Italian system) that way we can have the government change every 8 months. I actually think this is better because in that time, the elected members don't have time to screw things up, and we are left, for better or worse with the government burocrats.

11-02-2008, 08:52 AM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by Lowell Goudge Gary not to get serious, but I will only for a moment, a two party system is the only way to get representation for the majority, because once you add more parties, control transfers too many times to the minotiry that holds the balance of power. Just look at your adopted country Canada, we are forced to undergo minority after minority, where a much smaller party actually has the most control over policy. OK serious part aside. Perhaps we should allow seats proportional to popular vote, and allow many parties (along the lines of the Italian system) that way we can have the government change every 8 months. I actually think this is better because in that time, the elected members don't have time to screw things up, and we are left, for better or worse with the government burocrats. The best thing would be for the Supreme Court to rule political parties unconstitutional since there is no provision for them and George Washington cautioned against them.

11-02-2008, 12:39 PM	#20
falconeye Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Munich, Alps, Germany Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,871	Originally posted by daacon a place to post some of the funniest things you have seen regarding this upcomming US Election. Dave, this may be particularly funny and stunning for you... I found it hilarious. CNNBC video

11-03-2008, 05:37 PM	#21
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	not sure if this belongs in this thread but... casually watching news, i think CNN or NBC, they were holding an open call in regarding vote turn out tomorrow. Lady calls in and says her hellos and "i love your show", then proceeds to stress she is white, 56 and a first time voter... Anchor man asks, "why are you voting this time around"? Lady proceeds with this comment, "well all the blacks are coming out because there is a black candidate so whites must come out..." Anchor man interrupts and tells the lady,"sorry we have run out of time ..thank you for calling in" then proceeds to talk a good 5/10mins with the guests

11-03-2008, 07:40 PM	#22
Damn Brit Guest	I heard a guy say on the radio today "If McCain wins, that will make Dick Cheney the greatest VP of the 21st century".

11-03-2008, 07:52 PM	#23
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,891	Originally posted by Damn Brit I heard a guy say on the radio today "If McCain wins, that will make Dick Cheney the greatest VP of the 21st century". but does he have a hand hole in the back so CHeney can make him talk like he did Bush?