US Elections 2008!

Adrian Wong · 6th Mar 2008, 01:16 AM

Hey, let's also talk about the US elections!

Both the Republican and Democrat candidates have been running for nominations for quite a while now.

I think McCain has almost gotten enough delegates to become the Republican candidate.

But what do you think about the Democrats? Would Obama win... or Hillary?

There are people who say that America is just not ready for a black President and should Obama win the Democrat nomination, he may lose the election. Do you think that's true?

Trinity · 6th Mar 2008, 01:59 AM

As a life-long resident in the USA....

I am sad to say I cannot stand any of them...

trin just hope a dem wins, so the stupid war would stop somehow.

PsYkHoTiK · 6th Mar 2008, 05:52 AM

I am definitely voting Dem..

Republicans seem to be McCain dominated.

But the Dems are kinda hard too. I liked Edwards..

Falcone · 6th Mar 2008, 08:38 AM

I dunno much about US politics but I think I'm more of a Clinton supporter. Dun why I feel some how having some feminism at the executive post may bring some fresh perspective.

Maybe I'm just sick with boys with toys thingy.

peaz · 6th Mar 2008, 08:45 AM

well, a friend from US said that the states might tolerate a black president more than a female president because the racial issue has been dealt with for many years, but sexism is still very much an undebated issue. True?

Adrian Wong · 6th Mar 2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinity

As a life-long resident in the USA....

I am sad to say I cannot stand any of them...

trin just hope a dem wins, so the stupid war would stop somehow.

Who would you support then? As in who do you think would be a good President?

Adrian Wong · 6th Mar 2008, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peaz

well, a friend from US said that the states might tolerate a black president more than a female president because the racial issue has been dealt with for many years, but sexism is still very much an undebated issue. True?

No idea... but I think it's the opposite. At least the pundits seem to think so.

They say that some Democrat insiders are worried that if Obama wins... it could jeopardize the chances of putting a Democrat in power next year. That could explain the sudden shift in voting to the Hillary camp. She just won 3 out of 4 states, including the important Ohio and Texas states.

Trinity · 8th Mar 2008, 04:20 AM

I guess I hope Clinton wins...

Grorge Orwell 1984

Trin say...."Big sister".... (but nicer i hope)...

YouTube - Vote Different

Adrian Wong · 8th Mar 2008, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trinity

I guess I hope Clinton wins...

Grorge Orwell 1984

Trin say...."Big sister".... (but nicer i hope)...

YouTube - Vote Different

Oh, you prefer Clinton? Why?

I'm partial to both actually. I see the good that either one can do.

However, I do think they should not just pull out from Iraq. Maybe it's just me, but I believe the next President should finish the job before getting out.

Ishtim · 2nd May 2008, 10:56 PM

Take away all the race and gender BS and what do we have?

There are many reasons one chooses a candidate over another, here are some that IMO are most crucial.

Economy: Got Jobs? Are people spending $$$ back into USA?
Capitalistic societies create competition, competition creates better products, better products bring more $$$ and stability, stability requires less governing. This is what made USA what it is...

Keeping government in check: Got freedom? Too much government involvement is BAD! "It's not what your country can do for you... It's what you can do for your country." JFKToo many people in the US expect handouts from government.
Too many people sit on their @55e5 holding their hand out being a burden instead of being a benefit to society. I work 40 hours a week, pay my taxes and pay for my families health care, etc... If you are capable of doing the same, why should the government (TAXPAYERS, U & ME THAT WORK) have to pay for people that don't? That really gets me PI55ED!

War: The troops need to come home! But the job has to be finished. This is where it gets fuzzy, but HUGE progress has been made by uprooting Saddam, Al Quada (sp?), etc...
Give them the tools for peace, and let's get out!

Immigration: There are legal avenues to become a USA citizen. Lots of people are wanting to become one... If you you don't follow the rules, you are breaking the laws of the USA and you need to get the H3LL OUT! Illegal immigrants come into USA, work and send the $$$ back to the country from where they came. Close the friggin borders, use fences, etc... to slow the encroachment of illegals and possible terrorists sneaking into the country. Are we the ONLY country in the world that still has open borders?

OK, I could keep going on forever, but now let's see who is up to the plate?

Either way we go... we are SCREWED!

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6th Mar 2008, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Trinity Little Kiki Join Date: 5 Jan 2003 Location: Ohio,usa Posts: 7,131 Reputation: 5836 Rep Power: 72	As a life-long resident in the USA.... I am sad to say I cannot stand any of them... trin just hope a dem wins, so the stupid war would stop somehow. __________________ (\__/) (-. - ) (> < )

6th Mar 2008, 05:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
PsYkHoTiK "Little" Devil Join Date: 8 Apr 2004 Location: On the "throne" Posts: 14,661 Reputation: 4442 Rep Power: 64	I am definitely voting Dem.. Republicans seem to be McCain dominated. But the Dems are kinda hard too. I liked Edwards.. __________________ Intel SLAPL 4.3GHz @ 1.35v : 2x2GB OCZ Platinum DDR2 1066 : Asus P5K Premium : WD RE3 250GB x2 RAID 0 : 3ware 9650SE-2LP : G92 8800GTS 512mb 820MHz Core : XFi Platinum : Silverstone OP650 : Silverstone TJ-07 : Dtek FuZion CPU : Swiftech MCW60 : MCP655 : Thermochill PA120.3 w Scythe Ultra Kaze CPU-Z: SLAPL : SLA9U : FX-55 : DDR 600 : VX www.techarp.com PsYkHoTiK's Meanderings

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Falcone Official Mascot Creator Join Date: 18 Dec 2002 Location: Shanghai, See En Posts: 3,348 Reputation: 1878 Rep Power: 28	I dunno much about US politics but I think I'm more of a Clinton supporter. Dun why I feel some how having some feminism at the executive post may bring some fresh perspective. Maybe I'm just sick with boys with toys thingy. __________________ I'm a noob, my photos sucks, but if you can live with that... http://www.pumpkinproject.com/ Flickr

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Trinity Little Kiki Join Date: 5 Jan 2003 Location: Ohio,usa Posts: 7,131 Reputation: 5836 Rep Power: 72	Big Sister/1984 I guess I hope Clinton wins... Grorge Orwell 1984 Trin say...."Big sister".... (but nicer i hope)... YouTube - Vote Different __________________ (\__/) (-. - ) (> < ) Last edited by Trinity : 8th Mar 2008 at 04:29 AM.

2nd May 2008, 10:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
Ishtim Super Moderator Join Date: 14 May 2003 Location: Alabama, USA Posts: 3,765 Reputation: 3333 Rep Power: 43	Take away all the race and gender BS and what do we have? There are many reasons one chooses a candidate over another, here are some that IMO are most crucial. Economy: Got Jobs? Are people spending $$$ back into USA? Capitalistic societies create competition, competition creates better products, better products bring more $$$ and stability, stability requires less governing. This is what made USA what it is... Keeping government in check: Got freedom? Too much government involvement is BAD! "It's not what your country can do for you... It's what you can do for your country." JFKToo many people in the US expect handouts from government. Too many people sit on their @55e5 holding their hand out being a burden instead of being a benefit to society. I work 40 hours a week, pay my taxes and pay for my families health care, etc... If you are capable of doing the same, why should the government (TAXPAYERS, U & ME THAT WORK) have to pay for people that don't? That really gets me PI55ED! War: The troops need to come home! But the job has to be finished. This is where it gets fuzzy, but HUGE progress has been made by uprooting Saddam, Al Quada (sp?), etc... Give them the tools for peace, and let's get out! Immigration: There are legal avenues to become a USA citizen. Lots of people are wanting to become one... If you you don't follow the rules, you are breaking the laws of the USA and you need to get the H3LL OUT! Illegal immigrants come into USA, work and send the $$$ back to the country from where they came. Close the friggin borders, use fences, etc... to slow the encroachment of illegals and possible terrorists sneaking into the country. Are we the ONLY country in the world that still has open borders? OK, I could keep going on forever, but now let's see who is up to the plate? Either way we go... we are SCREWED!

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