Election Day!

[Miss I.]

Originally Posted by sirhcyennek81

Real unemployment is around 15%. Our illustrious government does not count the people who have run out of unemployment benefits and no longer looking for work.

okay let's go with 15%, but then why state 23% as that is not even remotely close? I get a 5% plus or minus margin of error, but 23% is hyperbole or an outright falsehood and simply incites unnecessary reactions that distract from addressing the actual problems as one has to discern fact from fiction.

Unemployment certainly is a problem, but to insist Obama and the Federal government have done nothing to address it and don't care whilst proposing a false number is misleading and wrongheaded. The WH, like the prevous admin, has introduced various reforms, stimulus packages, etc in attempts to alleviate some of this, including a substantial bailout of the auto industry who has been creating jobs in the US. I am not convinced the Feds can fix it nor do I necessarily want more US government interference, but we will see what the next 4 years bring, whoever ends up in the WH.

[TheReverend]

Originally Posted by Pseudofool

You didn't get your pony? I got mine.

Seriously. Obama did more in his first two years than many do over a full two terms. Healthcare, DADT, student loan reform, stimulus, etc. etc. These weren't small fry bills.

Where's my ****ing pony man?!?!

[pricejj]

Originally Posted by Cito Pelon

Painted themselves into a corner. Said "goodbye, vaya con dios" to bi-partisanship.

I think you are talking about when Obama and the Democrats rammed Obamacare down our throats without a single Republican vote.

[houghtam]

Originally Posted by Miss I.

okay let's go with 15%, but then why state 23% as that is not even remotely close? I get a 5% plus or minus margin of error, but 23% is hyperbole or an outright falsehood and simply incites unnecessary reactions that distract from addressing the actual problems as one has to discern fact from fiction.

Unemployment certainly is a problem, but to insist Obama and the Federal government have done nothing to address it and don't care whilst proposing a false number is misleading and wrongheaded. The WH, like the prevous admin, has introduced various reforms, stimulus packages, etc in attempts to alleviate some of this, including a substantial bailout of the auto industry who has been creating jobs in the US. I am not convinced the Feds can fix it nor do I necessarily want more US government interference, but we will see what the next 4 years bring, whoever ends up in the WH.

He said 23 million unemployed, with unemployment at 15%.

It's still hyperbole and, once again, based on a number that the BLS does not use nor has it ever used. It's an argument of convenience, just like the $716 million number they've been floating around, as well as many, many more.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Originally Posted by pricejj

I think you are talking about when Obama and the Democrats rammed Obamacare down our throats without a single Republican vote.

Kinda hard to negotiate with people who have zero intentions on doing so.

I dont know how you think the republicans are innocent victims in all this

[Rohirrim]

I just hope Americans get out there in huge numbers and vote. I always hate it that some third world country outdoes us in voting. Maybe too many of us take it for granted?

[TheReverend]

Khan,

Can you PM me a primer of what I need to know for our soon-to-be presidentially mandated magic underwear?

Thanks,
Me

[TheReverend]

Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

Kinda hard to negotiate with people who have zero intentions on doing so.

I dont know how you think the republicans are innocent victims in all this

In my experience, liberals love to have things crammed down their throats.

That's prob the root of the confusion.

[houghtam]

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Khan,

Can you PM me a primer of what I need to know for our soon-to-be presidentially mandated magic underwear?

Thanks,
Me

Dude, why get it from Khan when you can get it from everyone's favorite conspiracy theorist...?

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/showthread.php?t=108436

[pricejj]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I just hope Americans get out there in huge numbers and vote. I always hate it that some third world country outdoes us in voting. Maybe too many of us take it for granted?

That's funny that you think by attempting to boost turnout, you can convince people who have been brainwashed by the media to vote for Obama.


Say NO to Socialism!

[24champ]

Originally Posted by TheReverend

Khan,

Can you PM me a primer of what I need to know for our soon-to-be presidentially mandated magic underwear?

Thanks,
Me

I'd be more worried about dealing with multiple wives.

[TheReverend]

Originally Posted by 24champ

I'd be more worried about dealing with multiple wives.

I'm excited to meet all 12 of our new First Ladies.

[That One Guy]

Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

So whats your answer? Let the baby have their bottle and go back to trickle down economics that got us in this **** in the first place?

or do both sides need to grow the **** up and give a little?

Let the baby have his bottle or continue screaming because the baby won't share his bottle. Both end with the baby having the bottle. Maybe focus on a new solution where that isn't the end?

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Originally Posted by pricejj

That's funny that you think by attempting to boost turnout, you can convince people who have been brainwashed by the media to vote for Obama.


Say NO to Socialism!

lulz.

You have no clue what socialism is.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Originally Posted by That One Guy

Let the baby have his bottle or continue screaming because the baby won't share his bottle. Both end with the baby having the bottle. Maybe focus on a new solution where that isn't the end?

Well at some point someone will have to give. It'd be best if they both do.

But lets not pretend that our entire government has been pulled to the right by some of the republican loonies in the house and senate...our healthcare bill is the perfect example of that

[That One Guy]

Originally Posted by Rohirrim

I just hope Americans get out there in huge numbers and vote. I always hate it that some third world country outdoes us in voting. Maybe too many of us take it for granted?

The country isn't set up to require people to go out and vote. That's how the popular vote can differ from the electoral vote. As long as everyone votes in proportion, the same ends are met. Areas where the position is elected by direct election have more incentive to go out and cast votes.

[That One Guy]

Originally Posted by SonOfLe-loLang

Well at some point someone will have to give. It'd be best if they both do.

But lets not pretend that our entire government has been pulled to the right by some of the republican loonies in the house and senate...our healthcare bill is the perfect example of that

I agree. It just takes a sentiment other than what Obama has previously been spouting. Currently he seems content to smash his head into the wall until he changes what isn't changing.

[Smiling Assassin27]

QFT

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After more fact checking, it turns out that voting is not a right, but a consolation prize for not getting to be dictator.

[SonOfLe-loLang]

Originally Posted by That One Guy

I agree. It just takes a sentiment other than what Obama has previously been spouting. Currently he seems content to smash his head into the wall until he changes what isn't changing.

It goes the other way too...obama could propose a distinctly republican bill and the republican response would be nay.

Neither have much interest in working with each other, but there is def more radicalism on the right side.

[Meck77]

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[DENVERDUI55]

Originally Posted by Kaylore

This.

Go Romney! It's a pretty long shot, but I got hope!

How is feeling in CO? We need the president to be a 4 yr guy.

[Rohirrim]

Originally Posted by pricejj

That's funny that you think by attempting to boost turnout, you can convince people who have been brainwashed by the media to vote for Obama.


Say NO to Socialism!

Since I didn't vote for Obama, that's likely not my motivation, dumbass.

[broncocalijohn]

Originally Posted by pricejj

I think you are talking about when Obama and the Democrats rammed Obamacare down our throats without a single Republican vote.

Or install executive order any chance he got.

[eddie mac]

How close is this gonna be Can't believe the coverage over here. 2 of our 4 main channels are covering this election live for the next 6 hours. I bet there isn't one non news station in the US that would give a **** about British elections.

[Kid A]

Originally Posted by eddie mac

How close is this gonna be

Exit polls have a pretty shoddy record on the whole, but so far are matching to the polls we've seen coming in. Even if Obama does carry Ohio by 3 pts, it could take a while before the dare call the election. Just pray it doesn't go recount for either guy, because then we're looking a couple weeks of bull**** due to Ohio's provisional ballot rules.