If the world could vote on the US election..

jsherman999 · 11-04-2008, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I was living in SoCal when I voted for Al Gore. So your stereotypes are off. Also, you were apparently asleep in history class. Do you even have a clue as to what party Abe Lincoln was in?

Digging up Abraham Lincoln to use as a mascot for the modern Republican party is
kinda pathetic - instead of trying to legitimize today's Repuglican party using Abe,
why don't you ask how today's party failed him?

And your personal voting history doesn't have much bearing on your present attitude,
or my argument.

.

Blue · 11-04-2008, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Digging up Abraham Lincoln to use as a mascot for the modern Republican party is
kinda pathetic - instead of trying to legitimize today's Repuglican party using Abe,
why don't you ask how today's party failed him?

And your personal voting history doesn't have much bearing on your present attitude,
or my argument.

.

It has about as much validity as using the Mason-Dixon Line to stereotype people in the south in the 21st Century. What do you mean by my attitude? Are you implying I'm a racist for voting for McCain? I have been one of the biggest Bush critics because I didn't think he was up to the task of being President. I don't think Obama is either, and his politics are suspect.

For the record, I thing political parties are fundamentally flawed.

séamuis · 11-05-2008, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by jsherman999

Of course, everyone south of the Mason Dixon line (and many North) are convinced that the rest of the world are idiots, and that they, themselves are smart and righteous, so numbers like these are meaningless to them.

as a Texan, and a current resident of Georgia (and a slightly liberal Independent) who ended up voting for Obama. I resent that remark.

lithos · 11-05-2008, 02:09 AM

Wait - Texas, Séamuis?

Do you pretend to be from Connecticut?

séamuis · 11-05-2008, 02:19 AM

A Texan through and through my friend and proud of it, even I don't completely agree with what most of Texas seems to believe regarding politics. despite some of my own views having changed here recently (towards the conservative side) my younger brother (currently resides in Huntsville, Texas) voted for the first time in his life. he usually doesn't have much concern for politics. he voted for Obama.

khardur · 11-05-2008, 02:28 AM

Originally posted by Peter Zack

Now back your regularly scheduled discussion of
"will this lens fit my camera and does it make my ass look big"

Hey, my ass isn't that big... *looks in mirror* Damn!

lithos · 11-05-2008, 03:47 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

A Texan through and through my friend and proud of it, even I don't completely agree with what most of Texas seems to believe regarding politics. despite some of my own views having changed here recently (towards the conservative side) my younger brother (currently resides in Huntsville, Texas) voted for the first time in his life. he usually doesn't have much concern for politics. he voted for Obama.

As long as you got the joke...

You're one of the blokes on the board I'd like to have a drink with.

Also Damn Brit, but he's paying.

Damn Brit · 11-05-2008, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by lithos

As long as you got the joke...

You're one of the blokes on the board I'd like to have a drink with.

Also Damn Brit, but he's paying.

Bastard.

Shandy and three straws ok?

séamuis · 11-05-2008, 03:59 AM

I got the joke. thanks for that offer, and I agree Damn Brit has to pay.

Damn Brit · 11-05-2008, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by séamuis

I got the joke. thanks for that offer, and I agree Damn Brit has to pay.

You're a bastard too. now it's definitely a shandy and three straws.

séamuis · 11-05-2008, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

You're a bastard too. now it's definitely a shandy and three straws.

could you imagine seeing us share that? it would make one hell of a photo.

racinsince55 · 11-05-2008, 04:17 AM

He who robs from Peter to pay Paul will generally always have Paul's support.

The United States, and pretty much the rest of the world, has a growing number of Pauls as is evidenced by the results of yesterdays US Presidential election.

MRRiley · 11-05-2008, 06:26 AM

Please note that the POPULAR vote in the US was 52% Obama, 47% McCain.... Not exactly the landslide the ELECTORAL COLLEGE numbers (349 to 162) make it appear.

As for non-US citizens voting in US elections... I don't suppose you want us meddling in YOUR elections do you?

graphicgr8s · 11-05-2008, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by MRRiley

Please note that the POPULAR vote in the US was 52% Obama, 47% McCain.... Not exactly the landslide the ELECTORAL COLLEGE numbers (349 to 162) make it appear.

As for non-US citizens voting in US elections... I don't suppose you want us meddling in YOUR elections do you?

Well I know of at least 2 illegals mexicans that DID vote. How many more that weren't caught?

**barondla** · 11-05-2008, 06:57 AM

Wish Obama luck. He will need it. He is in the honeymoon stage now. That never lasts long. Usually anything that rises fast also falls just as fast. He rose pretty fast.
The media played a big part in his election. They will soon turn to their old ways of making every thing negative. Hope he is ready (Hillary wasn't). Doubt he even gets elected a second term. Few can live up to the build up he has received.
thanks
barondla

11-04-2008, 10:57 PM	#32
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by jsherman999 Digging up Abraham Lincoln to use as a mascot for the modern Republican party is kinda pathetic - instead of trying to legitimize today's Repuglican party using Abe, why don't you ask how today's party failed him? And your personal voting history doesn't have much bearing on your present attitude, or my argument. . It has about as much validity as using the Mason-Dixon Line to stereotype people in the south in the 21st Century. What do you mean by my attitude? Are you implying I'm a racist for voting for McCain? I have been one of the biggest Bush critics because I didn't think he was up to the task of being President. I don't think Obama is either, and his politics are suspect. For the record, I thing political parties are fundamentally flawed. Last edited by Blue; 11-04-2008 at 11:06 PM.

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11-04-2008, 10:42 PM	#31
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237	Originally posted by Blue I was living in SoCal when I voted for Al Gore. So your stereotypes are off. Also, you were apparently asleep in history class. Do you even have a clue as to what party Abe Lincoln was in? Digging up Abraham Lincoln to use as a mascot for the modern Republican party is kinda pathetic - instead of trying to legitimize today's Repuglican party using Abe, why don't you ask how today's party failed him? And your personal voting history doesn't have much bearing on your present attitude, or my argument. .

11-05-2008, 12:06 AM	#33
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by jsherman999 Of course, everyone south of the Mason Dixon line (and many North) are convinced that the rest of the world are idiots, and that they, themselves are smart and righteous, so numbers like these are meaningless to them. as a Texan, and a current resident of Georgia (and a slightly liberal Independent) who ended up voting for Obama. I resent that remark.

11-05-2008, 02:09 AM	#34
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Wait - Texas, Séamuis? Do you pretend to be from Connecticut?

11-05-2008, 02:19 AM	#35
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	A Texan through and through my friend and proud of it, even I don't completely agree with what most of Texas seems to believe regarding politics. despite some of my own views having changed here recently (towards the conservative side) my younger brother (currently resides in Huntsville, Texas) voted for the first time in his life. he usually doesn't have much concern for politics. he voted for Obama.

11-05-2008, 02:28 AM	#36
khardur Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Massachusetts Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,560	Originally posted by Peter Zack Now back your regularly scheduled discussion of "will this lens fit my camera and does it make my ass look big" Hey, my ass isn't that big... looks in mirror Damn!

11-05-2008, 03:47 AM	#37
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	Originally posted by séamuis A Texan through and through my friend and proud of it, even I don't completely agree with what most of Texas seems to believe regarding politics. despite some of my own views having changed here recently (towards the conservative side) my younger brother (currently resides in Huntsville, Texas) voted for the first time in his life. he usually doesn't have much concern for politics. he voted for Obama. As long as you got the joke... You're one of the blokes on the board I'd like to have a drink with. Also Damn Brit, but he's paying.

11-05-2008, 03:57 AM	#38
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by lithos As long as you got the joke... You're one of the blokes on the board I'd like to have a drink with. Also Damn Brit, but he's paying. Bastard. Shandy and three straws ok?

11-05-2008, 03:59 AM	#39
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I got the joke. thanks for that offer, and I agree Damn Brit has to pay.

11-05-2008, 04:00 AM	#40
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by séamuis I got the joke. thanks for that offer, and I agree Damn Brit has to pay. You're a bastard too. now it's definitely a shandy and three straws.

11-05-2008, 04:03 AM	#41
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Damn Brit You're a bastard too. now it's definitely a shandy and three straws. could you imagine seeing us share that? it would make one hell of a photo.

11-05-2008, 04:17 AM	#42
racinsince55 Guest	He who robs from Peter to pay Paul will generally always have Paul's support. The United States, and pretty much the rest of the world, has a growing number of Pauls as is evidenced by the results of yesterdays US Presidential election.

11-05-2008, 06:26 AM	#43
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Please note that the POPULAR vote in the US was 52% Obama, 47% McCain.... Not exactly the landslide the ELECTORAL COLLEGE numbers (349 to 162) make it appear. As for non-US citizens voting in US elections... I don't suppose you want us meddling in YOUR elections do you?

11-05-2008, 06:46 AM	#44
graphicgr8s Guest	Originally posted by MRRiley Please note that the POPULAR vote in the US was 52% Obama, 47% McCain.... Not exactly the landslide the ELECTORAL COLLEGE numbers (349 to 162) make it appear. As for non-US citizens voting in US elections... I don't suppose you want us meddling in YOUR elections do you? Well I know of at least 2 illegals mexicans that DID vote. How many more that weren't caught?

11-05-2008, 06:57 AM	#45
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Wish Obama luck. He will need it. He is in the honeymoon stage now. That never lasts long. Usually anything that rises fast also falls just as fast. He rose pretty fast. The media played a big part in his election. They will soon turn to their old ways of making every thing negative. Hope he is ready (Hillary wasn't). Doubt he even gets elected a second term. Few can live up to the build up he has received. thanks barondla