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Old 11-04-2008, 07:36 AM   #26
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I voted no on both. I was quite pleased to see on the street corners today young people with signs saying "Honk if you will Vote NO on 8", and many cars were honking. My faith inhumanity has been restored.
My father is a Mormon and he's going around campaigning for Prop. 8. He has even contributed a non-trivial amount of money to it.

He told me on the phone yesterday that he has a new slogan: "It's great to be straight in 2008."

Some people don't feel right about themselves unless they're kicking someone weaker in the teeth.
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Old 11-04-2008, 07:36 AM   #27
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Good luck guys!

After Bush won again in 2004 we did actually see a lot of Americans crossing the border, pretty much immediately after he was declared the winner, the news stations were joking that we should be renamed The United States Of Canada. In case of McCain winning, we'll be at the border with "Welcome To Canada, Democrats!" signs.
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Yeah, but who is winning the race for DOGCATCHER???

Priorities people, PRIORITIES!
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Old 11-04-2008, 07:40 AM   #29
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Don't say that. Everyone says that and no one does it.
Plus, it's a dumb cop-out.
That's why I made a promise that's way cooler than that:
If McCain wins, believe me, I'm going militant.
Barack Obama has three million donors and a corps of volunteers in every state.
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Old 11-04-2008, 08:17 AM   #30
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Good luck guys!

After Bush won again in 2004 we did actually see a lot of Americans crossing the border, pretty much immediately after he was declared the winner, the news stations were joking that we should be renamed The United States Of Canada. In case of McCain winning, we'll be at the border with "Welcome To Canada, Democrats!" signs.

I grinned when thinking so.
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Old 11-04-2008, 08:56 AM   #31
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I agree with a small number of Americans when I say I'm sad that Godzilla and his running mate Space Godzilla aren't on the ballot this time.
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Old 11-04-2008, 09:06 AM   #32
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Good luck guys!

After Bush won again in 2004 we did actually see a lot of Americans crossing the border, pretty much immediately after he was declared the winner, the news stations were joking that we should be renamed The United States Of Canada. In case of McCain winning, we'll be at the border with "Welcome To Canada, Democrats!" signs.
Tee hee, I'm all for it. X3
I wouldn't call myself a democrat, but I know I wouldn't want to be here if McCain wins, you know?
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Old 11-04-2008, 01:51 PM   #33
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I would rather have McCain than Obama.
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Old 11-04-2008, 01:55 PM   #34
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Why on earth?

Does anyone else find it funny that tomorrow is Bonfire Night?
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:02 PM   #35
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My family can't afford the "change" that will be taken out of our pockets if Obama wins, as many families can't.
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:07 PM   #36
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Like what? wealth distribution?
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My family can't afford the "change" that will be taken out of our pockets if Obama wins, as many families can't.
If your family is affected by his tax plans, it means you make over a quarter million dollars a year and can well fucking afford it.
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:35 PM   #38
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If your family is affected by his tax plans, it means you make over a quarter million dollars a year and can well fucking afford it.
I hate to agree with Joker, here, but he's right. The major tax increases, according to what Obama says, will be for the 250k per year and up income bracket. Forgive me if I don't shed a tear for your family.
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:36 PM   #39
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If your family is affected by his tax plans, it means you make over a quarter million dollars a year and can well fucking afford it.
My family doesn't make a quarter million dollars a year. I haven't looked up anything online, so most of the information that I'm relying on is from the political debates I've watched during school.
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My family doesn't make a quarter million dollars a year. I haven't looked up anything online, so most of the information that I'm relying on is from the political debates I've watched during school.
Ah. Men yelling at eachother. Sure as hell beats actual stats, amirite?
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Old 11-04-2008, 02:52 PM   #41
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I've never seen anyone yell at a political debate.
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My family doesn't make a quarter million dollars a year. I haven't looked up anything online, so most of the information that I'm relying on is from the political debates I've watched during school.
Obama preaches on about redistribution of wealth. He will primarily tarted rich families and businesses. Small businesses he will leave alone with things like his mandatory health care and rich families he will tax heavily are families that make over a quarter million dollars a year. He also claims he will give tax breaks to the 95% of families in the US who are NOT that wealthy. I am not an Obama lover, but he's by far better than McCain. If you're family is poor, you'll be fine. If your family is rich, well, prepare to be cornholed by Obama.
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Even if he wins the popular vote, he could still lose thanks to our electoral system. But if that happens there will be riots.
Almost makes one want to throw up.
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I've never seen anyone yell at a political debate.
They do it under their breath.
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Old 11-04-2008, 03:14 PM   #45
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. If you're family is poor, you'll be fine. If your family is rich, well, prepare to be cornholed by Obama.
I can only hope that this is the case. And, seeing as though it's largely the upper crust of society that's still supporting the occupation of Iraq, I say it's high fucking time.

You want the war to continue? Fine.

As they used to say: "Fight, or Buy Bonds". We don't have war bonds anymore, so paying your fucking taxes is the next best thing.
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:17 PM   #46
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My family doesn't make a quarter million dollars a year. I haven't looked up anything online, so most of the information that I'm relying on is from the political debates I've watched during school.
Do a bit of research and you will find that your family would pay more under McCain.

Two of my roommates decided not to vote because the didn't think that voting was worth registering and potentially getting selected for jury duty *facepalm* I just do not understand some people.
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:21 PM   #47
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At least the local elections seem to be going nicely in the direction that I want
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Old 11-04-2008, 04:27 PM   #48
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I'm in New York state, so it's fairly obvious that the electoral college here will go Democratic. I'm more worried about the swing states (an unfortunate misnomer, as places like Ohio are, in reality, nowhere near as fun as the word "swing" may imply).
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I'm in New York state, so it's fairly obvious that the electoral college here will go Democratic. I'm more worried about the swing states (an unfortunate misnomer, as places like Ohio are, in reality, nowhere near as fun as the word "swing" may imply).
The last part made me LOL. Lulz PAPH, lulz indeed.
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But of course, my good man. American politics are, after all, a joke. I kid you not!
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