nyone here taking a active role in the 2008 campaign? - The Orange Mane

peacepipe · 07-26-2008, 03:48 PM

I am doing volunteer work for the Obama campaign here in FL,such as voter registration,knocking on doors, etc. We had a org. meeting today that was quite impressive,we had to move it outdoors to accomodate all that showed up to help. I was curious to see if anyone here has been taking an active role in their city/town for either canidate?

Bronco_Beerslug · 07-26-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by peacepipe

I am doing volunteer work for the Obama campaign here in FL,such as voter registration,knocking on doors, etc. We had a org. meeting today that was quite impressive,we had to move it outdoors to accomodate all that showed up to help. I was curious to see if anyone here has been taking an active role in their city/town for either canidate?

Not in the presidential race, I am for Mark Udall against Bob Schaffer in the race for Senate.

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Pseudofool · 07-26-2008, 05:14 PM

Campaigning for Obama in SW Michigan (Voter registration, just started canvassing).

In Kalamazoo (a pretty conservative city in MI) for the initial volunteer meeting we had 250 people show up at a small office.

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 06:00 PM

Nope. None - won't give a thin dime to anyone, either.

OrangeDoofus · 07-26-2008, 06:04 PM

Spent a couple of hour this morning knocking on doors for Obama. I'm in northern VA now, and a lot of people seem excited about the possibility of turning the state blue.

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 06:42 PM

Why do people bother? Since when do politicians give a damn about anything other than increasing their power?

Anyone who believes otherwise is a naïve dupe.

peacepipe · 07-26-2008, 06:56 PM

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Spent a couple of hour this morning knocking on doors for Obama. I'm in northern VA now, and a lot of people seem excited about the possibility of turning the state blue.

I'm going to be knocking on some doors tomorrow.
I used to live in alexandria,VA,lived in or around there for 14 yrs.

BroncoBuff · 07-26-2008, 07:00 PM

I signed up for Hillary about a year ago, but she never really tapped the volunteer list. Plus Obama came along ... it's hard to believe one year ago he was just a Dodd, a Biden, a Kucinich.

No sense volunteering in the general, this state is solid blue.

peacepipe · 07-26-2008, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

I signed up for Hillary about a year ago, but she never really tapped the volunteer list. Plus Obama came along ... it's hard to believe one year ago he was just a Dodd, a Biden, a Kucinich.

No sense volunteering in the general, this state is solid blue.

I wish I could say that about FL,with some luck & hard work it can happen.

frerottenextelway · 07-26-2008, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

I signed up for Hillary about a year ago, but she never really tapped the volunteer list. Plus Obama came along ... it's hard to believe one year ago he was just a Dodd, a Biden, a Kucinich.

No sense volunteering in the general, this state is solid blue.

You can phonebank through their website for other states or work on whatever local races are competitive. Moving away from the tragedy of the past 8 years will take a working majority in Congress.

Spider · 07-26-2008, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

Why do people bother? Since when do politicians give a damn about anything other than increasing their power?

Anyone who believes otherwise is a naïve dupe.

Yeah so ? who are you to be telling people what they can or can not do with their time ? are you some kind of commie bastard ?

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 07:17 PM

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Yeah so ? who are you to be telling people what they can or can not do with their time ? are you some kind of commie bastard ?

People can waste their time however they see fit. However, being a volunteer for a politician is less useful than, say, washing one's hair.

TexanBob · 07-26-2008, 07:18 PM

I'm actively rooting for a do-over to avert the pending disaster if either Obama or McCain are elected.

Spider · 07-26-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

People can waste their time however they see fit. However, being a volunteer for a politician is less useful than, say, washing one's hair.

so you think washing your hair is a waste of time . bet your co workers love you

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 09:03 PM

And another misreading...

You need to go back to school for English.

frerottenextelway · 07-26-2008, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

Why do people bother? Since when do politicians give a damn about anything other than increasing their power?

Anyone who believes otherwise is a naïve dupe.

Do you think our nation would've went to War in Iraq if Al Gore would've won 8 years ago?

If not - then it's safe to say who we elect makes a pretty big ****ing difference.

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by frerottenextelway

Do you think our nation would've went to War in Iraq if Al Gore would've won 8 years ago?

If not - then it's safe to say who we elect makes a pretty big ****ing difference.

Yes and no.

The point is that volunteering for a politician is a self-chosen form of exploitation; he/she doesn't give a rat's ass about you - you're just a means to the end, which is more power.

peacepipe · 07-26-2008, 09:20 PM

I know someone who is a die hard GWB supporter who makes the same arguement that politicians are all the same & will do nothing for you. As if you should stay home & not vote. It's the hope everyone stays home strategy to get McCain elected. Low voter turn out always benefits republicans.

Pseudofool · 07-26-2008, 09:21 PM

Wiggy, so I guess you spend all your time in non-wasteful manners. No TV no message boards etc., etc.,. We're all wasting our time, aren't we, like right now? Certainly getting out in the community, getting to know ones neighbors and those who think like oneself, even if for naive ends, is more useful than clamoring on internet message board. Again, thank god you're not my neighbor.

frerottenextelway · 07-26-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

Yes and no.

The point is that volunteering for a politician is a self-chosen form of exploitation; he/she doesn't give a rat's ass about you - you're just a means to the end, which is more power.

But I don't care if Al Gore cares(d) about me. I care about not fighting and dying in bull**** Wars.

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Pseudofool

Wiggy, so I guess you spend all your time in non-wasteful manners. No TV no message boards etc., etc.,. We're all wasting our time, aren't we, like right now?

There's wasting time posting here, and then there's wasting time helping a politician. Nothing of any consequence comes of the former; of the latter, however, a great deal of harm can come of it. I don't choose to be a dupe - but of course, others are free to let themselves be exploited.

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Certainly getting out in the community, getting to know ones neighbors and those who think like oneself, even if for naive ends, is more useful than clamoring on internet message board.

That's debatable. Being a lemming seems good when surrounded by other lemmings, but to the rest of us, it's rather less so.

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Again, thank god you're not my neighbor.

I leave others alone, which is anathema to you I'm sure. I deem it rude to pester people; if only you and folks like you would have the decency and respect to treat me likewise.

PS - Got that list of neo-con positions and policies done yet, so I can illustrate to you that your labeling me a "neo-con" is nothing more than a desperate slur?

frerottenextelway · 07-26-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

There's wasting time posting here, and then there's wasting time helping a politician. Nothing of any consequence comes of the former; of the latter, however, a great deal of harm can come of it. I don't choose to be a dupe - but of course, others are free to let themselves be exploited.

But you already copped to saying the Iraq War wouldn't have happened if Gore would've won in 2000. What exactly is of any consequence then?

W*GS · 07-26-2008, 10:33 PM

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But you already copped to saying the Iraq War wouldn't have happened if Gore would've won in 2000. What exactly is of any consequence then?

Posting here is completely irrelevant; helping a politician has dire consequences.

frerottenextelway · 07-26-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by W*GS

Posting here is completely irrelevant; helping a politician has dire consequences.

Posting here is irrelevant (although highly entertaining!)

I don't get your second part. If Gore would've won - people I know - someone who went to my high school - wouldn't have a section of highway named after him. There is no doubt, the world will not be the same place no matter who we elect, there are real differences. I don't give a damn what motivates them (which seems to be your entire premise here), I give a damn about the bottom line.

W*GS · 07-27-2008, 12:10 AM

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I don't give a damn what motivates them (which seems to be your entire premise here), I give a damn about the bottom line.

Your attitude is what politicians want - you're easy pickings for their pandering.

07-26-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
peacepipe Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,744 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	nyone here taking a active role in the 2008 campaign? I am doing volunteer work for the Obama campaign here in FL,such as voter registration,knocking on doors, etc. We had a org. meeting today that was quite impressive,we had to move it outdoors to accomodate all that showed up to help. I was curious to see if anyone here has been taking an active role in their city/town for either canidate?

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07-26-2008, 05:14 PM	#3
Pseudofool Cynic at Large Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Solipsism Posts: 2,886 Adopt-a-Bronco: Me?	Campaigning for Obama in SW Michigan (Voter registration, just started canvassing). In Kalamazoo (a pretty conservative city in MI) for the initial volunteer meeting we had 250 people show up at a small office.

07-26-2008, 06:00 PM	#4
W*GS Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 19,503	Nope. None - won't give a thin dime to anyone, either.

07-26-2008, 06:04 PM	#5
OrangeDoofus Ring of Famer (nationalchamps.net/Helmet_Project) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,318	Spent a couple of hour this morning knocking on doors for Obama. I'm in northern VA now, and a lot of people seem excited about the possibility of turning the state blue.

07-26-2008, 06:42 PM	#6
W*GS Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 19,503	Why do people bother? Since when do politicians give a damn about anything other than increasing their power? Anyone who believes otherwise is a naïve dupe.

07-26-2008, 07:00 PM	#8
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,433 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	I signed up for Hillary about a year ago, but she never really tapped the volunteer list. Plus Obama came along ... it's hard to believe one year ago he was just a Dodd, a Biden, a Kucinich. No sense volunteering in the general, this state is solid blue.

07-26-2008, 07:18 PM	#13
TexanBob Don't Argue With Me You Know I'm Right Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,023 Adopt-a-Bronco: Darris Nash	I'm actively rooting for a do-over to avert the pending disaster if either Obama or McCain are elected.

07-26-2008, 09:03 PM	#15
W*GS Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 19,503	And another misreading... You need to go back to school for English.

07-26-2008, 09:20 PM	#18
peacepipe Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 5,744 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	I know someone who is a die hard GWB supporter who makes the same arguement that politicians are all the same & will do nothing for you. As if you should stay home & not vote. It's the hope everyone stays home strategy to get McCain elected. Low voter turn out always benefits republicans.

07-26-2008, 09:21 PM	#19
Pseudofool Cynic at Large Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The Kingdom of Solipsism Posts: 2,886 Adopt-a-Bronco: Me?	Wiggy, so I guess you spend all your time in non-wasteful manners. No TV no message boards etc., etc.,. We're all wasting our time, aren't we, like right now? Certainly getting out in the community, getting to know ones neighbors and those who think like oneself, even if for naive ends, is more useful than clamoring on internet message board. Again, thank god you're not my neighbor.