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RE: An UNBIASED summary of the candidates' views?
July 9, 2012 at 11:53 am
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So you see Romney as just as good as Obama?
'A pox on both your houses' sounds deep, but really is what a child would do - "I'm taking my ball home".
Withholding votes would only yield results if there were consequences for candidates getting below a certain threshold of votes, regardless if they hold the "majority" of said votes.
As of now, there are no such conditionals or consequences in America, save for giving your vote to whomever wins.
Because that's the end result.
In a two party system, you are as much voting against candidates as for.
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RE: An UNBIASED summary of the candidates' views?
July 9, 2012 at 1:07 pm
What Obama is is a pragmatist who lives in the real world, in a country inhabited by tiny brained people. I trust him to pick up all the slack available in the system to improve things for the working and middle classes and for the poor. I fully expect Romney would do exactly the opposite. I'll hold my head up high and cast a ballot for Obama. He is perfect for the times.
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July 9, 2012 at 8:19 pm
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Quote:So you see Romney as just as good as Obama?
I did not use the terms 'good' or 'competent' when describing either candidate,kindly do not put words in my mouth. It is not a matter of which one is better or worst;neither is acceptable.
Quote:'A pox on both your houses' sounds deep, but really is what a child would do - "I'm taking my ball home".
Yes,it certainly can be the response of a petulant child not getting his own way. It can also be the rational response of a pissed off adult.
Indeed,that is the original context of the misquote of Shakespeare ("a plague a both your houses" Romeo and Juliet,act 3,scene 1) :
Quote:This is a famous quote from Romeo and Juliet. As Mercutio dies, he utters this phrase three times, cursing the families whose rivalry led to his death. The phrase is commonly applied to criticize warring factions whose rivalry brings ruin to others.
In my opinion, a rational and appropriate response when faced with two useless politicians/political parties.
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July 9, 2012 at 8:26 pm
Quote:I'll hold my head up high and cast a ballot for Obama. He is perfect for the times.
I just wish he was half the socialist that the republicunts claim he is.
Hell.... I wish he was half the liberal they claim he is.
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July 9, 2012 at 10:51 pm
I actually trust both to screw over the middle class and working poor. One out of intent, the other through capitulation.
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July 9, 2012 at 10:55 pm
(July 9, 2012 at 8:26 pm)Minimalist Wrote: Quote:I'll hold my head up high and cast a ballot for Obama. He is perfect for the times.
I just wish he was half the socialist that the republicunts claim he is.
Hell.... I wish he was half the liberal they claim he is.
I'd wish for that too if I thought any good could come of it. I actually think anyone who pissed the tea baggers off even more would wind up able to accomplish even less. Don't be fooled into thinking that winning the White House actually grants you a whole lot of power. It doesn't.
Between getting what I personally would like in an ideal world and getting the best possible in this actual world, I'll take the best possible.
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July 10, 2012 at 1:35 am
I still want a better choice than Giant Douche in the Ass or shit sandwich.
My teeth are getting awfully stinky...
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RE: An UNBIASED summary of the candidates' views?
July 10, 2012 at 2:52 am
(July 9, 2012 at 10:55 pm)whateverist Wrote: (July 9, 2012 at 8:26 pm)Minimalist Wrote: I just wish he was half the socialist that the republicunts claim he is.
Hell.... I wish he was half the liberal they claim he is.
I'd wish for that too if I thought any good could come of it. I actually think anyone who pissed the tea baggers off even more would wind up able to accomplish even less. Don't be fooled into thinking that winning the White House actually grants you a whole lot of power. It doesn't.
Between getting what I personally would like in an ideal world and getting the best possible in this actual world, I'll take the best possible.
Me, too....but they've created this phony Obama that I like a lot better than the real one. That's the guy I want!
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July 11, 2012 at 2:22 am
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