Election 2008!

[pomeroy]

While I like that we had a thread just about voting, it just seems weird to not have a real election thread.

I'm so pumped about the election, guys...seriously. I can't wait for results to come rolling in.

[J'onn J'onnz]

Whose gonna watch Indecision '08 on Comedy Central tonight?

[Bad Buddha]

I just want it to be over.

[Sandman]

I wish I could watch on tv but I'm stuck at work following the results online....what's the best site for that this year btw?

[shunoshi]

I just want it to be over.

This. (too short)

[crazyD]

I'm not a fan of either side, and don't think either candidate will be good for the country, but I am interested in seeing how it turns out.

[pomeroy]

I wish I could watch on tv but I'm stuck at work following the results online....what's the best site for that this year btw?

I always follow CNN.

I'm not sure it's the best, though.

[Bad Buddha]

I wish I could watch on tv but I'm stuck at work following the results online....what's the best site for that this year btw?

http://www.foxnews.com/live/

[astranoir]

Whose gonna watch Indecision '08 on Comedy Central tonight?

Heh, I am :) At my place, we'll probably be cycling between that, CNN and MSNBC.

[Rogue_hunter]

Homework and gaming tonight. I'll wait until all the votes are counted and there is actually a 100% tabulation and 0% margin of error. So, January 21, 2009, anyone?

[Sandman]

Since it's fitting for this thread too....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v444/djsandman/mccainsign.jpg

[neutralism]

It's been an interesting campaign this time around, to say the least...

I don't vote in Presidential elections, myself, however. :mad:

On the bright side, at least I am absolved of blame if the wrong candidate wins. :)

[tombofsoldier]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/mediaFiles/picture/543682/730427.gif
NIXOOOONS BAAACK!

Still my favorite episode of Futurama. "Shut up damn you!" But I'll be watching Benders Game tonight in between CNN and Comedy Central. It's like watching a giant game play out slowly.

[Johan]

I don't vote in Presidential elections, myself, however.

Are you an expat in Korea? A Korean in Korea?

I lived there for three years. Loved it.

[Blue]

I agree with the Buddha.

[maharahaj]

I always follow CNN.

I'm not sure it's the best, though.

I follow CNN too. They seem to have the best coverage.

I went out to vote today during my lunch break at 1:30 in the afternoon and faced a wait time of 15 seconds to cast a ballot. When I signed in, the guy monitoring my signature screamed out my name and political affiliation. I asked "whats that all about" and he mentioned he had to as their were pollsters (4 individuals behind him) keeping their own account of who came in to vote. I don't know how I feel about that.

What I really hate is the people that stand outside and try to sway your vote at the last second. "Please consider Candidate X". Fuck off. I know who I'm voting for. Your just wasting my time, patience and the paper you chose to write your "preferred ballot selections" on. Today, they actually cock blocked me getting in the building versus just hugging the sides of the sidewalk and reaching out to me. I had to give a very forceful "Excuse me!" just to get the prick to move.

[Disgustipated]

I just voted for Obama.

[MagGnome]

Trying to steal my thunder Pomegranate? :p

I'm extremely giddy about the election. It's been a long time coming, and I'm sick to death of all the bullshit, but I can't wait to see the results.

Here's hoping Prop 8 loses by a landslide.

[pomeroy]

Trying to steal my thunder Pomegranate? :p

Haha. No, not really. You said you didn't want your vote thread to be political. And this thread can totally get political!

[ShivaX]

I follow CNN too. They seem to have the best coverage.

I went out to vote today during my lunch break at 1:30 in the afternoon and faced a wait time of 15 seconds to cast a ballot. When I signed in, the guy monitoring my signature screamed out my name and political affiliation. I asked "whats that all about" and he mentioned he had to as their were pollsters (4 individuals behind him) keeping their own account of who came in to vote. I don't know how I feel about that.

What I really hate is the people that stand outside and try to sway your vote at the last second. "Please consider Candidate X". Fuck off. I know who I'm voting for. Your just wasting my time, patience and the paper you chose to write your "preferred ballot selections" on. Today, they actually cock blocked me getting in the building versus just hugging the sides of the sidewalk and reaching out to me. I had to give a very forceful "Excuse me!" just to get the prick to move.

Most of that is illegal in some states (as it should be imo). As far as the guy yelling out your name and political affiliation, thats extremely questionable anywhere.

[Jeffool]

I wish they were over too, but that's because I'm mostly working it.

[pomeroy]

CNN projects Obama wins Vermont, McCain wins Kentucky.

[Disgustipated]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41UDqEOMcXL._AA280_.jpg

Whoo

[Inspector Fowler]

CNN projects Obama wins Vermont, McCain wins Kentucky.

That's good reportin' right there ;) I think anybody could have predicted the results of any New England state and any Southern state.

[ShivaX]

Whoo

I fail to see anything positive in this.

[NoName]

I'll be watching CNN until the Daily Show (and Cobert) special starts.

CNN just came up with a lot of projections for the east coast. It seems they have Obama up 77 to 34 elctorial votes. While they're only projections, seems like a good trend.

Edit: I love CNN's full size touch screen TV thing. That thing is slick!

[pomeroy]

McCain picks up Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Obama takes New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut.

As per CNN (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/)

[maharahaj]

I love CNN's full size touch screen TV thing. That thing is slick!

Yeah, that screen is awesome. Imagine playing an RTS game on it!

[NoName]

Yeah, that screen is awesome. Imagine playing an RTS game on it!

Wow, the future of RTS games... that would be awesome! (Even on a regular sized touch screen, as long as the game was designed to be played on one from the ground up)

[astranoir]

Yeah, that screen is awesome. Imagine playing an RTS game on it!

It looks like a SMART board. Hmmm... can you play games on a SMART board using the touch screen capabilities?

[Rogue_hunter]

Edit: I love CNN's full size touch screen TV thing. That thing is slick!

Saturday Night Live was playing around with one of those last Thursday. Fred Armisen was moving states around, and changing the "projections" at will, making it a landslide for either side.

It was sweet messing around with the Microsoft Surface at the Marriott in Seattle at PAX. Too bad the demo units were limited to just maps and pre-loaded music and pictures. Playing Dawn of War 2 or Supreme Commander would be totally awesome on those.

[pomeroy]

Obama picks up Deleware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts.

As per CNN (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/)

[TurboKinny]

I'm flipping between bad zombie movies and CNN. Later, it'll be between bad zombie movies and Indecision '08.

[TurboKinny]

Obama picks up Deleware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts.

As per CNN (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/)I love how they're predicting that with 0-3% of precincts reporting ;)

[Rogue_hunter]

Maine, with 0% reporting, and only 3 votes counted? New Jersey, with 0% reporting, and 0 votes counted? Same with Maryland and Illinois. Good job there CNN. This is why I hate "projections". (Unless Adblock is blocking those updates. But I can see all of the projections for McCain, and Vermont and Massachusetts. Even hard refreshing the page, and none of it's updated.)

I love how they're predicting that with 0-3% of precincts reporting ;)

Whew, glad I wasn't the only one that noticed.

[pomeroy]

I love how they're predicting that with 0-3% of precincts reporting ;)

It's very weird, I agree. But I thought it'd be kind of fun to keep CoG updated...

[NoName]

Haha, MSNBC is worse than CNN. They have Obama up 103 to 34.

It's sort of funny how the electorial vote is like the score of a sports game...

[pomeroy]

As per CNN (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/president/), Obama picks up New Hampshire.

Electoral college (projected results) - Obama 81, McCain 34

[TurboKinny]

Haha, MSNBC is worse than CNN. They have Obama up 103 to 34.

It's sort of funny how the electorial vote is like the score of a sports game...A sports game where teams win and lose points as the game goes on, because all the scores have actually been made and the audience doesn't know about them yet.

[NoName]

A sports game where teams win and lose points as the game goes on, because all the scores have actually been made and the audience doesn't know about them yet.

At least CNN is going into the details of why they're projecting certain states the way they are. It's still silly though.

Yay, it seems Elizabeth Dole is loosing the senate race in NC. She aired a very negative ad about "godless Americans" which really irked me. Before that I wasn't very interested in the senate race..

[Disgustipated]

I fail to see anything positive in this.

It made me feel good. That's positive.

[digitalErich]

The current climate tells me that if this election is at all close, it's going to be 2000 all over again and it could potentially be days until we know for sure.

[NoName]

And now CNN project Pennsylvania to Obama.

[pomeroy]

And now CNN project Pennsylvania to Obama.

Stealing my thunder, NoName! :p

Current projected Electoral College - Obama 102, McCain 34

[Sandman]

At what point would it become mathematically impossible for McCain to win?

[pomeroy]

At what point would it become mathematically impossible for McCain to win?

When Obama has 270 (or more) electoral votes.

[NoName]

At what point would it become mathematically impossible for McCain to win?

Listening to the CNN analysts (and assuming the CNN projections are correct) that point is not far off...

[Radioguy9698]

if anyone cares, i plan to blog in about an hour live from the Alabama Republican Party's "victory HQ" ...with pics!

(it should be noted that not only could history be made if obama wins, but it should be important to watch one of the key states, Alabama, where the civil rights movement occured.)

[NoName]

Yay, CNN is projecting a win for Kay Hagen! NC is turning democratic again!

[pomeroy]

Yay, CNN is projecting a win for Kay Hagen! NC is turning democratic again!

I saw that. That's a big deal, isn't it?

[TurboKinny]

When Obama has 270 (or more) electoral votes.oh snap!

[Radioguy9698]

mccain is projected to in alabama

[Sandman]

174 - 49....this one is going to end quick.

[TurboKinny]

174 - 49....this one is going to end quick.yeah, like...after the actual results come in? :confused:

[NoName]

I saw that. That's a big deal, isn't it?

Outside of the Republicans loosing votes in the Senate, it's mostly just a big deal for someone living in NC :).

CNN now is projecting 174 to 49 for Obama :D.

[NoName]

yeah, like...after the actual results come in? :confused:

Oh TK, you and your "real" numbers and "actual" results. We live in the sensationalist world of the news trying to get ratings.

It's so much more fun here. Joooin us, jooooin us.

[maharahaj]

A look at cnn.com shows the popular votes at 50% each at this time. What a messed up system.

[TurboKinny]

Oh TK, you and your "real" numbers and "actual" results. We live in the sensationalist world of the news trying to get ratings.

It's so much more fun here. Joooin us, jooooin us.can't....give...in......must...resist! :D

Seriously, the cynic in me just can't do it!

[Karmakin]

At what point would it become mathematically impossible for McCain to win?

That'll probably be fairly late. Not until California reports in probably.

However, realistically, with Fox calling New Mexico, and everybody calling Penn. Any other Bush state in 2004 going for Obama, and it's over.

[NoName]

So, if all these "projections" using mystery information turn out to be correct, we're going to have a democratic president, a democratic majority senate, and a democratic majority house.

Bye bye patriot act? :D

[digitalErich]

Well, CNN just predicted Ohio and Florida for Obama...if that turns out to be accurate it's basically game over.

[Shjinta]

Suddenly the sentence "You're fucked either way" comes to mind... Don't mind me I've had one horrible day.

[Disgustipated]

I just pissed myself with excitement in class.

[pomeroy]

Outside of the Republicans loosing votes in the Senate, it's mostly just a big deal for someone living in NC :).

I don't know. Elizabeth Dole used to weild considerable political power (didn't she run for president?).

[squirrelTactics]

Obama gets Ohio, show's over folks.

[NoName]

For those getting bored with CNN, there's the Dirty Jobs presidential special on Discovery Channel :D.

[pseudopseudo]

Obama gets Ohio, show's over folks.

Right now, he's ahead of McCain in Ohio AND Florida.

CNN is pretty much acting like Obama has already won. They keep having to interject "IF he wins". It's kind of funny to watch.

[BlackScarab]

8 seats away from getting that 60 in the senate.

Democrats are taking over! Muahahaha!

[NoName]

The problem with getting up early to go vote before work and beating the lines, I'm dead tired. Time to head off for the night. Yay for history in the making.

[pomeroy]

Ohio goes to Obama.

[TurboKinny]

Ohio goes to Obama.Dude. WAAAAAY too early. you're just being ridiculous now.

and by "you" I include everybody else who posted that, AND CNN.

[pomeroy]

Dude. WAAAAAY too early. you're just being ridiculous now.

I'm being nothing. I'm just reporting what CNN says.

Make fun of them. :p

[TurboKinny]

I'm being nothing. I'm just reporting what CNN says.

Make fun of them. :pDamn, way to through off my ninja edit :P

[pomeroy]

Damn, way to through off my ninja edit :P

Ninja edits ain't got shit on me! :p

And I agree with you that they're kind of crazy with the early projections, but it's a lot of fun to follow.

[Kelegacy]

Okay, it's over. With Ohio in Barack's hands, it's over.

I should just go to bed. But I won't. I want to see more. :)

[Stmfuller]

yeah, it's over.
CNN's what-if just basically showed it's mathmatically impossible for mccain to win.

[Food Nipple]

I worked as a poll inspector in upstate NY, we had a record turnout: just around 80%. I don't think there's been such a high turnout in 100 years.

[Kelegacy]

I worked as a poll inspector in upstate NY, we had a record turnout: just around 80%. I don't think there's been such a high turnout in 100 years.

Too many people have put up with too much shit over the last handful of years. Don't fuck with the middle class. They will eat you up.

But yes, I'm very happy with the turnout. No, not happy....but proud.

[pomeroy]

I can't wait to go to the sexy election party we're throwing in an hour.

[TurboKinny]

I can't wait to go to the sexy election party we're throwing in an hour.This is especially hilarious since I was just coming in here to say that every time I see the thread title, I think Erection 2008.

[Kelegacy]

I can't wait to go to the sexy election party we're throwing in an hour.

You have blue parties in red states? :)

I wish I could attend one. I have to be at work at 6:30 AM, as usual.

Oh well, lots of happy times tomorrow.

[That Darn Kat]

There was a ton of people at my polling location. I was actually surprised to see that quite a few of them were my age.

I only just now remembered to check the news, so exciting. =3

[Iron Past]

Well, watching to incomming stuff, I'm pretty sure Obama will win. Then again, I was sure before today, anyway. I didn't vote for him, but good for him nonetheless. Maybe now everyone will stop bitching. ;)

[TurboKinny]

Luckily for McCain he's going to win the bonus state of South Carolina ;)

[Lance Uppercut]

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[Jeffool]

A friend of mine just coined the greatest phrase ever. "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN! (0% reporting)"

[Wraith]

A friend of mine just coined the greatest phrase ever. "DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN! (0% reporting)"http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/What%27s_the_use_of_going_through_with_the_Electio n.JPG/800px-What%27s_the_use_of_going_through_with_the_Electio n.JPG

[pomeroy]

You have blue parties in red states? :)

I wish I could attend one. I have to be at work at 6:30 AM, as usual.

Oh well, lots of happy times tomorrow.

I'm in Lincoln. So far, we're going Obama. If things go well, we might be able to split our electoral votes (we're one of those goofy states that can do that).

Also, we just love parties.

[Sandman]

Obama wins!!! (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69202)

Evil Avatar projects

[Sandman]

McCain claims Texas....207 - 135. Don't count the maverick out yet.

[pomeroy]

McCain claims Texas....207 - 135. Don't count the maverick out yet.

Texas was always going to McCain.

Florida is way more important at this point.

[J Arcane]

Texas was always going to McCain.

Florida is way more important at this point.
CBS has Florida for Obama by 3 points with 73% reporting.

[BlackScarab]

Ya, my state is gonna go Obama. Too bad I live in a Republican county, otherwise I'd go outside and celebrate.

[Savok]

Obama..... this isn't going to end well. For any of us.

[Disgustipated]

Obama..... this isn't going to end well. For any of us.

I am unsurprised to hear this coming from a foreigner that lives in his mom's basement. :p

[Xerxes]

http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q119/Xerionus/McHitler-1.jpg

[Widgetcraft]

I am unsurprised to hear this coming from a foreigner that lives in his mom's basement. :p

To be fair, the liberal party of his country have turned Australia into a nanny state.

[BlackScarab]

Obama wins! Gg!

[Sandman]

220 - 135....not sure what Obama took but now all he needs is Cali.

[Savok]

I am unsurprised to hear this coming from a foreigner that lives in his mom's basement. :p
We don't have a basement, I'm also crazy.

He's a hollow man, something you'll all see in a year or two. At what cost is the question though.

[Xerxes]

Ummm CNN and Yahoo are calling it. O_o

[TurboKinny]

CNN is calling Obama getting CA with 0% reported. WTF?

[Goronmon]

CNN is calling Obama getting CA with 0% reported. WTF?I think they have results before they actually have the site updated with new numbers. I've noticed a couple times where they called one candidate winning when they were obviously behind, and then later the numbers turn out they they did in fact win.

[Kagger]

CNN is calling Obama getting CA with 0% reported. WTF?

They couldn't officially call it until the polls were closed, but it was pretty much a given.

[Sandman]

People are going crazy around here since CNN called it for Obama.....some people don't know how to act.

[JRR006]

The TV called the election for Obama! It must be trues. (I hope so.) Plenty of shouting outside and in the building. Excitement!

[carnage11]

297-145.....wow it was a land slide.


We now have the Anti-Christ for a President.....lmao.:p

[Seika]

All Networks all calling it.

Congrats Dems.:cool:

[Grifter]

I hope you folks enjoy our new nanny state.

[Shadowstorm]

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/652/1225858270820td1.jpg

[Suave Peanut]

Well I am now 2-0 in voting for the guy who wins. I really, really hope I don't regret this one like I did that last one... and I don't expect that I will.

[ShivaX]

CNN is calling Obama getting CA with 0% reported. WTF?

Well I could have called that before anyone was nominated.

Predicting California is like predicting Texas, its pretty well predetermined anyway.

[Johan]

297-145.....wow it was a land slide.

Electoral votes can often end up that way, but in terms of popular vote, the country is split about 51-49 or 52-48.

The Democrats have the keys to the kingdom now. They will have two years at the least of control of the Senate, House, and of course the White House (for four at least). Let's see what the hell they do with it. I'm waiting on my damn check. I'll also be unsurprised when they fuck it up. Politicians are good at that...fucking up.

Also, say hello to free speech checks by the government! Yipee! (http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/schumer-defends-fairness-doctrine-as-fair-and-balanced-2008-11-04.html)

This Democrat should run for president next. (http://www.gamespot.com/news/show_blog_entry.php?topic_id=26660256&part=rss&tag=gs_news&subj=6200550)

[President Fred]

I hope you folks enjoy our new nanny state.
I don't know why people are so down on nannies. Mine was great.

[Sandman]

Damn people are running crazy outside....wouldn't be surprised to hear of a riot somewhere.

[Rogue_hunter]

CNN is calling Obama getting CA with 0% reported. WTF?

Well, it is California you're talking about. Los Angeles and San Fransisco outweigh the rest of the state in terms of voter turnout. The majority of the state tends to vote republican overall, but the two hubs outweigh it all.

Now, if we had actually gone through with doing the electoral vote split like Sacramento was talking about back after 2004, who knows what would be different.

[boratika]

I am unsurprised to hear this coming from a foreigner that lives in his mom's basement. :p

Hey! Most of us foreigner-types were rooting for Obama. I'm even posting this from my mum's house. (don't live here and basements aren't really a thing in this country)

Now that it's been called, I don't feel bad about derailing with this ultra disturbing gif:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/boratika/mccain-03.gif

[Zrikz]

just throwing in my obligatory woot for Obama ;p

[TurboKinny]

Now you California types need to keep us updated on Prop 8...

[Suave Peanut]

Now you California types need to keep us updated on Prop 8...
We knew Obama was gonna pwn it. This is what I've been really watching!

[digitalErich]

Now you California types need to keep us updated on Prop 8...
Things aren't looking good from what I'm hearing.

[Scaryfaced]

I hope you folks enjoy our new nanny state.

Yeah we better watch out. Next thing you know, they'll be tapping our phones and searching through our private e-mails! :eek:

I'm predicting a no on Prop 8. The large turn out in young voters is going to make all the difference.
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[Sandman]

McCain has conceded....that's the real victory for Obama.

[Johan]

Things aren't looking good from what I'm hearing.

The reality is that America is still a center-right country. People are just fed up with the Republican Party and want a new stink in Washington...so we'll get some blue BO for a while, and then they'll get the boot and some red BO will get sent up there to drain and refill the swamp.

[Zabyx]

I'm predicting a no on Prop 8. The large turn out in young voters is going to make all the difference.

At my school, the vast majority of students oppose prop 8. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them cannot vote, so we shall see. I really hope it doesn't pass, though.

[Savok]

Hey! Most of us foreigner-types were rooting for Obama. I'm even posting this from my mum's house. (don't live here and basements aren't really a thing in this country)

Now that it's been called, I don't feel bad about derailing with this ultra disturbing gif:

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f66/boratika/mccain-03.gif
If you voted for Rudd you aren't allowed to make political judgments.

[Johan]

It passed, banning gay marriage (In AZ and FL...and soon will, it seems, in CA). (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/ballot.measures/)

Again, despite this election, America is still a center-right nation generally. The electoral count is a landslide, but the popular vote will be a pretty close split of within five points or so.

[digitalErich]

The reality is that America is still a center-right country.
I would probably agree with you, but we are talking about a State Proposal in California, remember.

[carnage11]

Well so does this mean Palin can finally do that porn we've all been hoping for?

[digitalErich]

Looks like Prop 4 in California isn't going the way people thought it would, either.

At least my home state of Michigan is representing...good work home.

[Rogue_hunter]

Now you California types need to keep us updated on Prop 8...

As of right now, 56.7 to 43.3 for it. 3% reporting, but, oddly enough, since most of the channels that have been calling stuff at 0%, might as well say 8 passed.

LA Times map here (http://www.latimes.com/news/local/politics/cal/la-2008election-california-results,0,1293859.htmlstory).

[Stoke]

The reality is that America is still a center-right country. People are just fed up with the Republican Party and want a new stink in Washington...so we'll get some blue BO for a while, and then they'll get the boot and some red BO will get sent up there to drain and refill the swamp.

And then this whole process will start again. It's going to continue this way forever unless something changes in the way presidents are elected. :(

[Scaryfaced]

It passed, banning gay marriage (In AZ...and soon will, it seems, in CA). (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/ballot.measures/)

Again, despite this election, America is still a center-right nation generally. The electoral count is a landslide, but the popular vote will be a pretty close split of within five points or so.

Only 6% reporting, but that's discouraging. Why do people have such a problem with Gay marriage? They can't force a church to marry them, it's already a topic in schools, it isn't going to turn your kids gay and frankly, its no one's buisness other than theirs. Just let em marry eachother so they can get tax benefits and be able to visit one another in the hospital.
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[Jeffool]

The reality is that America is still a center-right country. People are just fed up with the Republican Party and want a new stink in Washington...so we'll get some blue BO for a while, and then they'll get the boot and some red BO will get sent up there to drain and refill the swamp.Definitely true on the national scene. That's why it's kinda funny when people freak out and call the American left 'socialists'. If real socialists were to make moves in federal-level elections, a good portion of the nation would shit itself.

[Seika]

It passed, banning gay marriage (In AZ and FL...and soon will, it seems, in CA). (http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/results/ballot.measures/)

Again, despite this election, America is still a center-right nation generally. The electoral count is a landslide, but the popular vote will be a pretty close split of within five points or so.

San Francisco and Los Angeles aren't in yet.

[OUX]

I hope you folks enjoy our new nanny state.

Meh, there is little that Obama can do that can't be changed in 4 years.

[BlackScarab]

I love the people that say that now we will have an anti-christ president and that they're leaving the country. Good. Fuck off. I don't like you in my black country anyway.

Retards.

[boratika]

Top marks for the concession speech, I say. Can't have been an easy one to give, but he pulled it off admirably.



Question: Why isn't telling people who they can and can't marry a nanny state thing?

I honestly don't understand the nanny state concept, so sorry if that seems a stupid question.
If you voted for Rudd you aren't allowed to make political judgments.

I voted straight up Greens. No preferences. I bet you love me so much right now.

[Dave]

The reality is that America is still a center-right country. People are just fed up with the Republican Party and want a new stink in Washington...so we'll get some blue BO for a while, and then they'll get the boot and some red BO will get sent up there to drain and refill the swamp.

What a totally "right on" opinion that I can totally agree with.

I don't know if that's sad or not, but I know it seems sad to me. The two-party system that we support really sucks, I think.

[Shadowstorm]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6558/combobreakerkv1.jpg

[Xerxes]

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/6558/combobreakerkv1.jpg

Awesome. :)

[Dave]

I love the people that say that now we will have an anti-christ president and that they're leaving the country. Good. Fuck off. I don't like you in my black country anyway.

Retards.

Geeze. What's with all of the love here? Ha ha ha!!

No one really said any of this shit, did they? No need for sore loser-dom. I didn't vote for Obama, but if the majority did then good.

I think I'm more worried that the dems have the congress AND the white house, than the fact that the president is black. Big fuckin' deal. I'm glad that this happened in my lifetime, I just hope that the democrats having a majority in congress is best for our country, you know?

Top marks for the concession speech, I say. Can't have been an easy one to give, but he pulled it off admirably.

No doubt. I thought that was the best speech that he's given during this entire campaign. Very gracious, I thought, and a step in the right direction of moving forward toward what's to come.

[Jeffool]

hah, that's hilarious.

[boratika]

*C-C-C-COMBO BREAKER*

I laughed. Heartily. Thank you good sir.

[Sandman]

Psst...Obama isn't black. He's not white but I laugh at the media calling him our first black President...I might give them African American because his father is from Kenya but he's not black.

[Dave]

57/43 for Prop 8 with 5% reporting, as of 8:52 California time.

[Troggles]

Ffffuuuucccckkkk yyyyeeeeaaahhhh!

[Xerxes]

Psst...Obama isn't black. He's not white but I laugh at the media calling him our first black President...I might give them African American because his father is from Kenya but he's not black.

You need his census papers? :confused:

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

http://www.halolz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/brock-obama.jpg

Amirite?

[That Darn Kat]

Woohoo!

And lulz at the combo breaker. xP

[ClannerDelta]

The election was decided before my State had even closed its polls.

Yeah, that vote totally counted. :p

Shadow, that was funny as hell, but I feel bad for getting the 4chan reference.

I wish I could see Ryctor's face right now...

[digitalErich]

Psst...Obama isn't black.
The genetics don't matter with respect to him winning, America perceives him as black and he was elected.

[Arphahat]

Looks like Prop 4 in California isn't going the way people thought it would, either.

At least my home state of Michigan is representing...good work home.

We're here for you, digital. :)

Although, remember, we banned gay marriage last time around. :(

[Voodoo]

Psst...Obama isn't black. He's not white but I laugh at the media calling him our first black President...I might give them African American because his father is from Kenya but he's not black.

What are your requirements for someone to be called black?

[J'onn J'onnz]

I was so happy I did a little jig!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3004818004_b6b5971915_o.gif
Here's hoping for brighter days ahead.

[Sandman]

What are your requirements for someone to be called black?

Well both parents usually have to be black for starters.

[Xerxes]

What are your requirements for someone to be called black?

Bling and saggy jeans. :D

[boratika]

What are your requirements for someone to be called black?

Event horizon?

[Widgetcraft]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3002/3004362296_42575ebe0d_o.gif

[Xerxes]

i was so happy i did a little jig!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/3004818004_b6b5971915_o.gif
here's hoping for brighter days ahead.

omg i love zack!!!

[Voodoo]

Well both parents usually have to be black for starters.

Do you know that genetic studies of African American people show an ancestry that is on average 17-18% European?

Here's a good study to read: http://www.isteve.com/2002_Not_So_Black_and_White.htm

[digitalErich]

Well both parents usually have to be black for starters.
Your standards would not match the rest of the world, in that case. But again, the genetics don't matter. America perceived him as black and they elected him.

While I think the immediate or direct effect of this might be being overstated (to early IMO), it is still greatly significant. No matter your political affiliation, you can't ignore it is a significant historical point for our government and country.

[Psykoboy2]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.

[That Darn Kat]

Well both parents usually have to be black for starters.

Where would that leave someone born of an interracial couple? Because most people wouldn't call Obama white, either.

[digitalErich]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.
The Daily show was funny when Clinton was in office.

[Xerxes]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.

Yeah. Obama isn't good material. :(

[Psykoboy2]

The Daily show was funny when Clinton was in office.

Clinton was a cartoon.

[Dave]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.

That'll definitely be interesting. But they've got to make a living too, so they'll have to critique him, just like if it had been McCain, too.

[Voodoo]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.

With the haplessness that is American politics, I don't believe they will be short of material. :)

[Shadowstorm]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9189/1225861971952op4.jpg

[Generation ABXY]

Well, congratulations to Obama and his supporters. Now, I offer to you the same advice I give to every president: don’t get us all fucking killed. ;)

P.S. Okay, the people chanting, “YES WE CAN” along with him at the speech were rather freakin’ creepy

[Thanasimos]

Well, that's that. Now all that's left is to see how NC votes. If they go red, I have a friend to make fun of. If not, I'll never bring it up and she'll never know the difference.

The great thing about being too young to vote, politically involved, and completely stuck on the fence no-god-damned-clue-who-I'd-vote-for, is that I get to complain even not having voted.

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if you don't post this to 5 brobamas then you aren't a brobama

[Shadowstorm]

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[LongStepMantis]

SNL & The Daily Show are gonna suck for the next four years.

SNL has sucked for a long time, so at least it won't be noticeable. ;)

I, for one, welcome our new superfly overlord.

[Psykoboy2]

http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/07/02/haysbertx.jpg

[court12b]

This will sound so weird but, ever since I voted for Obama this morning I feel like I've bought 4 years worth of "street cred". My 350 pound black friend Kai came over this evening to watch the election coverage. I went to walmart to return some movies to redbox and decided to grab something to eat and what did I get?

A whole Fried Chicken. When I got back to the apartment I asked Kai if he thought I was celebrating to early. He thought it was hilarious :D(and grabbed a drumstick)

It's so odd. I really do feel like this tension I've always personally felt regarding every black person I've ever known has just lessened to a major degree. It feels GOOD.

8 years of the worst president in history. If that's what it took to get this outcome in the polls today then... it would seem 'dubya' finally made a positive contribution to history.

Considering the 2 prior elections I've been a part of so far, it's not surprising that I feel disenfranchised by our election process. This one however has single-handedly instilled a passionate desire in me to be aware of and involved in political affairs.

Now the work begins. This is the future I've dreamed about since I was a kid.

[Xerxes]

P.S. Okay, the people chanting, “YES WE CAN” along with him at the speech were rather freakin’ creepy

Sounds like a wrestling chant. :D

[J'onn J'onnz]

Well both parents usually have to be black for starters.

As someone of mixed race, I can tell you first hand that this is extremely untrue, no one perceives you as "mixed' or only "half white" you are black. And as an army brat I've been all over and I can tell you in America half black is black to most people.

[Generation ABXY]

Sounds like a wrestling chant. :D

I didn't say they sounded idiotic, I said creepy. :p

[Xerxes]

http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/07/02/haysbertx.jpg

I raise you...
http://www.sodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/id2.jpg

[That Darn Kat]

P.S. Okay, the people chanting, “YES WE CAN” along with him at the speech were rather freakin’ creepy
Too much Bob the Builder. =/ It's dangerous.

[Savok]

Top marks for the concession speech, I say. Can't have been an easy one to give, but he pulled it off admirably.



Question: Why isn't telling people who they can and can't marry a nanny state thing?

I honestly don't understand the nanny state concept, so sorry if that seems a stupid question.
The nanny state is when the government tells you how to live you life and cotton-wooling you to death. I saw road workers in hardhats and fluro jackets the other day.... it was a road, on the ground. You must wear bicycle helmets, you must do this, you must do this.

Conservatism believes the government can fuck right off and people can do as they please as long as they don't hurt people besides themselves. This has always been strangely at odds with things like gay marriage on the religious right.

I expect that's the reason for the rise of libertarianism now, right wing in most issues and leftish in social ones like gay marriage. These people are not to be confused with Libertarian party who is made of up of raving nut bags.

I voted straight up Greens. No preferences. I bet you love me so much right now.
Under any other circumstances, that'd be worse.... but not really with Rudd.

[Sandman]

As someone of mixed race, I can tell you first hand that this is extremely untrue, no one perceives you as "mixed' or only "half white" you are black. And as an army brat I've been all over and I can tell you in America half black is black to most people.

I guess I just call it how I see it....I don't think either viewpoint is completely wrong it's just up to the individual and how they see themselves IMO.

[Shadowstorm]

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/8467/1225862040493rn5.jpg

[Voodoo]

I raise you...
http://www.sodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/id2.jpg

And I raise as well...
http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/fifthelement25.jpg

[Jeffool]

As someone of mixed race, I can tell you first hand that this is extremely untrue, no one perceives you as "mixed' or only "half white" you are black. And as an army brat I've been all over and I can tell you in America half black is black to most people.Having a cousin who's mixed, I'll add to it that even family, the people who truly love you completely, will just say "black." Not saying it's right or wrong, but it's how things are. Kinda sad.

[bean]

Has Obama given his acceptance speech yet? I saw McCain's concession, but then I got distracted by a game.

[Savok]

P.S. Okay, the people chanting, “YES WE CAN” along with him at the speech were rather freakin’ creepy
That's because it's a cult and Obama is the leader/prophet.

Honestly the world needs a rude awakening right now, Obama will probably give it to them. Lets hope things don't get too fucked in the meantime.

[Shadowstorm]

Hey! Guys! I'm mixed too! I'm approximately 90% Awesome™ and 10% Moar Awesome™.

[Shadowstorm]

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8127/1225862471443ws7.gif

For great justice.

[Jeffool]

Has Obama given his acceptance speech yet? I saw McCain's concession, but then I got distracted by a game.Yup, it's over. It'll be all over YouTube post-haste, if it's not already.

[Savok]

Has Obama given his acceptance speech yet? I saw McCain's concession, but then I got distracted by a game.
That just says it all doesn't it.

[Xerxes]

And I raise as well...
http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/fifthelement25.jpg

That's more like a call. :cool:

[Rogue_hunter]

http://i.usatoday.net/life/_photos/2008/07/02/haysbertx.jpg

Awesome president, killed looking out a hotel room.


http://www.sodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/id2.jpg

Pretty cool, but utter moron. At least he knows how to use the M249 SAW.


http://www.cyberpunkreview.com/images/fifthelement25.jpg

That guy needed to man up. All on his knees crying before the evil asteroid was gonna hit. A real galactic president would have been on the flagship of the navy ordering "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed AHEAD!" instead of chilling in New York all movie.

[jeffbax]

For me this quote sums the success of the day the most.
I want to be your President too...
In regard to those who votes he did not get. Additionally his pledge to listen to everyone - especially when there is disagreement - is the difference between what Bush/McCain were offering.

A great day for the country.

[Hotcod]

That's because it's a cult and Obama is the leader/prophet.

Honestly the world needs a rude awakening right now, Obama will probably give it to them. Lets hope things don't get too fucked in the meantime.

edit, oh your not American heh, to lazy to rewrite my post or check the rest of this thread to see if your joking or not... i've spent most of the night on a small forum with some people who honest to god voted for mccain and are really upset that Obama has won... still, the rest of you US types can read it, yup.

yes beacuse people being given hope by some one who may actually be intelligent is such a horrid thing... people being motivated to make there country better? awful!

The speech he just gave was stunning for me, it brings back that hope that i will get back that America i can actually respect that i remember from my some what younger days now. I've always held a deep admiration for the best American leaders (from both sides) which was wipped out in an instant by that grinning fool you felt the need to put in to office. I'd almost given up hope of getting that back.

Like it not the US is a powerful important nation for the world that i like to live in and almost any one who is even vaguely on the left of your last administration with more importantly out that administrations ties would have been better than mccain. Yet better than that we have some one who is offering to bring back the meaning of the word "presidential" in the way that i remember it who very nature is going to do wonders for you world image and will open up so many doors that have been slammed closed for years... well... that is an offer of hope that you are fools for ignoring.

Of course it's all unproven and nothing can or will change over night and we have no idea how it's all going to work out... its all very very risky in a lot of ways but all i can say is that for myself and people i know is that we are now looking to the future of your country with hope, not fear. With the opportunity of respect for your leaders instead of contempt.

I don't even know what else to say really, accept that his won and accept that the dice have already been rolled and just be glad that people are hopeful and not apathetic and resigned.

[Press Ninja]

This was insane. I was working the polls here in Chicago, and holy cockballs batman, there were so many people voting. My dorm is right by grant park, and holy shit, I could hear his speech from here. It was jaw droppingly good.

And maharahaj, both those things are HIGHLY illegal. In every polling place there has to be a 100 ft quardened off area where there can be no campaigning in front of the place, and they cannot do anything of what you mentioned. You should have told a judge, because that is some serious bull.

As for them shouting your affiliation, that is also illegal and an invasion of your privacy. There is no need for the pollwatchers to know that information. They get their own tape at the end of the night that tallys the votes and whatnot, the only other job that they have is to report how many people have voted at certain times of the day. If I were you, I'd have that reported, because that sounds like some serious breach of ethics there.

[VerseD]

What a great night. McCain gave a great concession speech (apparently ignored by his booing crowd), and Obama's oration was Periclean. The Democrats have a majority in the House and Senate and are in a position to undo what the Bush administration wrought to our rights and international reputation.

No matter who you voted for, everyone should be happy to have participated in what will be remembered as a historic election, and one of the most important in the country's history.

If you disagree with what happens next, just remember that democracy is usually a pendulum. We swing back and forth between liberalism and conservativism and gradually, erratically make the kind of progress that both sides can get behind.

Conservatism believes the government can fuck right off and people can do as they please as long as they don't hurt people besides themselves. This has always been strangely at odds with things like gay marriage on the religious right.

Not to mention surveillance.

[bean]

Yup, it's over. It'll be all over YouTube post-haste, if it's not already.

It's not there yet, but I'll check it tomorrow when I'm sure it will be.

I'm happy with the result because while I have always liked McCain and wish he would have won the Republican nomination back in 2000, my problem was that he chose Governor Palin as his Vice Presidential nominee while being 72 and having had cancer. The fact that she was found to be guilty of ethics violations by her own Republican state legislature, billed her state for her time staying at her home, and the fact that she would choose to legislate evangelical choices in other people's private lives that are not choices upheld by her own family all make me scared that McCain might not be able to serve his full term.

Plus, the economy was the biggest issue for me, and history (and economists) have shown us that taxing big corporations more while giving more money to normal American consumers stimulates the economy.

It's also about selfishness. . . I want to pay less taxes and I want my family to pay lower taxes. My parents only make about $150K/year with both their salaries, dividends from their retirement investments, and losses from our little ranch (or around $200K/year when it needs to show a profit and they sell off more cattle. . . with 60% of the money from those sells going to Uncle Sam), and they'll be paying a little bit more, but they voted for Obama because they don't mind giving a little bit more when they have more (they already give a lot of money away to the church and to their grubby poor kids in college, so paying an extra $500 doesn't bug them as long as they know they'll still have jobs and hopefully their stocks will be worth more come retirement). I probably won't ever make enough to get in the over $250K/year tax bracket, but if I do. . . well, then I'll probably vote for a Republican.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/bean23tx/taxplan.gif

[Shadowstorm]

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa112/Maxw3ll_Z/obama_superman_awesome.jpg

[Generation ABXY]

For me this quote sums the success of the day the most.

In regard to those who votes he did not get. Additionally his pledge to listen to everyone - especially when there is disagreement - is the difference between what Bush/McCain were offering.

A great day for the country.

You used his middle name, didn't anyone tell you that was racist? :p

[Savok]

edit, oh your not American heh, to lazy to rewrite my post or check the rest of this thread to see if your joking or not... i've spent most of the night on a small forum with some people who honest to god voted for mccain and are really upset that Obama has won... still, the rest of you US types can read it, yup.

yes beacuse people being given hope by some one who may actually be intelligent is such a horrid thing... people being motivated to make there country better? awful!

The speech he just gave was stunning for me, it brings back that hope that i will get back that America i can actually respect that i remember from my some what younger days now. I've always held a deep admiration for the best American leaders (from both sides) which was wipped out in an instant by that grinning fool you felt the need to put in to office. I'd almost given up hope of getting that back.

Like it not the US is a powerful important nation for the world that i like to live in and almost any one who is even vaguely on the left of your last administration with more importantly out that administrations ties would have been better than mccain. Yet better than that we have some one who is offering to bring back the meaning of the word "presidential" in the way that i remember it who very nature is going to do wonders for you world image and will open up so many doors that have been slammed closed for years... well... that is an offer of hope that you are fools for ignoring.

Of course it's all unproven and nothing can or will change over night and we have no idea how it's all going to work out... its all very very risky in a lot of ways but all i can say is that for myself and people i know is that we are now looking to the future of your country with hope, not fear. With the opportunity of respect for your leaders instead of contempt.

I don't even know what else to say really, accept that his won and accept that the dice have already been rolled and just be glad that people are hopeful and not apathetic and resigned.
Hook, line and sinker. He looks and sounds like a President, that's enough for me!

Your first mistake was when you believed what any politician had to say... You have no idea what you've done, do you?

[court12b]

R_nO0F4ugss

Welcome to the America I'm excited to be a part of.

[LordDon]

It's so odd. I really do feel like this tension I've always personally felt regarding every black person I've ever known has just lessened to a major degree. It feels GOOD.

8 years of the worst president in history. If that's what it took to get this outcome in the polls today then... it would seem 'dubya' finally made a positive contribution to history.

Considering the 2 prior elections I've been a part of so far, it's not surprising that I feel disenfranchised by our election process. This one however has single-handedly instilled a passionate desire in me to be aware of and involved in political affairs.

Now the work begins. This is the future I've dreamed about since I was a kid.

I'm surprised folks glossed over court's post. Exactly this. Fuck the cynicism of people like Savok, I lived to see my country elect it's first African-American president. I have just cause for hope for the future.

[Hotcod]

Hook, line and sinker. He looks and sounds like a President, that's enough for me!

Your first mistake was when you believed what any politician had to say... You have no idea what you've done, do you?

Said that i'm happy the US has a president that can string a sentences together who is on the left? that i think it's all a huge risk but one worth taking rather than the inevitability of the other choice? That i think he has a lot to prove to live up to the way he can speech but it's nice to know he inspire hope in a way i don't think the US has really seen since JFK?

Ya, awful isn't it :P

unless of course your just trolling since ive still not bothered to check the rest of your posts in the thread

[Kagger]

R_nO0F4ugss

Welcome to the America I'm excited to be a part of.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65I0HNvTDH4

While I didn't vote for him, and disagree with him on some big issues, I think he has the potential to do some great things.

[National Kato]

Fuck yes! Congratulations, America! You've done something really good.

[Dorkandproudofit]

I just went back to EvAv one last time. Why? To PM Ryctor about his super fail. :D

[MagGnome]

First of all, to Pomeroy - I won't soon forget that your thread eclipsed mine so quickly. :mad:

In all seriousness, I am so HAPPY that Barack Obama won!!!! I was overcome during his speech, and moved to tears for the first time in years. This truly is an historic moment, and I hope that change is coming, because this country and the world needs it so badly now.

When he was talking about One America, and included "gay and straight" in that description, I cried even harder. I'm so overjoyed that he is our new President of the United States of America. Hopefully I will once again be able to be proud of my country.

[Savok]

but it's nice to know he inspire hope in a way i don't think the US has really seen since JFK?
JFK wanted to invade Cuba, almost destroying the world in the process. He also started the Vietnam war.

I'm cynical because this is reality where everyone has an asshole and they always end up shitting on something.

[LordDon]

I just went back to EvAv one last time. Why? To PM Ryctor about his super fail. :D

Fucking WIN Dork! :D

[LongStepMantis]

Most of that is illegal in some states (as it should be imo). As far as the guy yelling out your name and political affiliation, thats extremely questionable anywhere.

Don't most states have some kind of minimum distance you can campaign from a polling place? It probably varies state-to-state, but I can't see allowing that kind of thing to be a good idea.

[andru]

Hook, line and sinker. He looks and sounds like a President, that's enough for me!

Your first mistake was when you believed what any politician had to say... You have no idea what you've done, do you?

Quite honestly, I am surprised by the amount of cynicism of your judgment, considering he mentioned the reasons why he believed them and also that he wasn't being vitriolic to anyone. I don't believe he was hit by any cult-like swaying, and I can say that a lot of what he mentioned was shared over here as well, from what I saw (I'm a Canadian and just came back from hanging out with some other college friends watching the coverage).

I can only assume you've already debated many times before about why you feel this way, and while I'd rather not be dragged into a large discussion about this, I can say that I believe he had good reasons saying what he thought, and that it wasn't motivated by any blind following; it would be wrong to assume so this quickly.

I share many of the same observations he had about what just happened tonight, and I can say I personally do feel much better about having seen the results. As a foreigner, is everything I've seen totally trashed by a shallow following just based on what everyone has said? Possibly, my perspective is totally different from someone else's who actually live in the country. That said, I would rather take someone at their word about the sources they took to come to that conclusion rather than make an incredible assumption of how they got to the reasoning in the first place. It's just so incredible to me that you feel he's following a sheep-like mentality already.

Ninja edit: Mostly by 'he' I'm referring to Hotcod, heh.

[Wolvie]

I voted for Obama. And he won. That is all.

Also... WHOOOOOOO!!! :D

[jeffbax]

You used his middle name, didn't anyone tell you that was racist? :p

Umm... what?

[Press Ninja]

Don't most states have some kind of minimum distance you can campaign from a polling place? It probably varies state-to-state, but I can't see allowing that kind of thing to be a good idea.

Note my post on the other page, it is a bad bad thing. I worked the polls, and that shit ain't fly, holmes.

[ShivaX]

Don't most states have some kind of minimum distance you can campaign from a polling place? It probably varies state-to-state, but I can't see allowing that kind of thing to be a good idea.

Yeah, I thought most did, but when they were talking about not wearing your McCain hat or Obama shirt to the polls, the list of states was actually fairly small. Some dude yelling out your name and affiliation can't be legal that I can see, no matter what state.

[Lint of Death]

When he was talking about One America, and included "gay and straight" in that description, I cried even harder. I'm so overjoyed that he is our new President of the United States of America. Hopefully I will once again be able to be proud of my country.
Obama's speech brought a tear to my eye. OK, several. It was wonderful. It's so wonderful to have a President-elect that not only was I old enough to vote for, but seems so much to fit the ideals I hold of that office.

This song's not really related to the election, but it's brand new and the lyrics (English and Spanish both) reflect quite well:
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[Druxk]

Turning point.

[Dave]

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/8127/1225862471443ws7.gif

For great justice.

Okay, I'm going to call shenanigans on this because I just lost a good 10 seconds of my life looking at this.

This lady could have a future in MILF films.

I'm just sayin'.

And Xerxes totally wins in the picture contest. As much as I like Dennis Haysbert and LOVE 24, you can't beat the smackdown champion as president. Ha ha!!

[Dorkandproudofit]

Fucking WIN Dork! :D

I'm sorry, I tried to stay away after I announced I was leaving EvAv, but the allure of teasing Ryctor was too tempting. :D

[Whunpo]

I just went back to EvAv one last time. Why? To PM Ryctor about his super fail. :D

I just posted in one of his threads. I took screenshots too. It felt good.

[Wraith]

Haven't been reading the whole thread...

In Minnesota, the senate race is pretty close to tied. Incumbent Norm Coleman with 42% (974,992) vs. Al Franken with 42% (967,078) with 81% reporting, according to CNN numbers right now.

And on MPR, they're saying Coleman with 42.1% 1,018,431 vs. Franken with 41.7% 1,008,547, 87% reporting.

[ShivaX]

Haven't been reading the whole thread...

In Minnesota, the senate race is pretty close to tied. Incumbent Norm Coleman with 42% (974,992) vs. Al Franken with 42% (967,078) with 81% reporting.

I can understand being angry at the Republicans, but I can't fathom voting for Al Fucking Franken. Its Minnesota, you guys have independants that can actually win shit. Vote for the other guy!

[Scaryfaced]

I can understand being angry at the Republicans, but I can't fathom voting for Al Fucking Franken. Its Minnesota, you guys have independants that can actually win shit. Vote for the other guy!

What's wrong with Al Franken? :confused:
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[ShivaX]

What's wrong with Al Franken? :confused:

Hes batshit insane?

Its like voting for the anti-Limbaugh.

[LordDon]

Hes batshit insane?

Its like voting for the anti-Limbaugh.

Yeah, voting for fanatics on either side doesn't do us any favors.

Edit: Also, holy fucking douche threads in P&R on EvAv. Thanks a lot Dork, for making me curious.

[MagGnome]

Haven't been reading the whole thread...

In Minnesota, the senate race is pretty close to tied. Incumbent Norm Coleman with 42% (974,992) vs. Al Franken with 42% (967,078) with 81% reporting, according to CNN numbers right now.

And on MPR, they're saying Coleman with 42.1% 1,018,431 vs. Franken with 41.7% 1,008,547, 87% reporting.

I know! Al Franken needs to win this, because we don't need any more Norm Coleman.

I'm really disappointed to see that Michelle Bachman won. That woman is just an evil harpy. I don't care what party she is in - she's a horrible person, period.

Prop 8 is so close. It's a shame that so many people are voting for it. I'm still hoping to pull out a victory there. The tide is turning in favor of freedom and civil rights. At this point the haters on the other side can only hope to slow that tide and fuck things up for the rest of us.

[MagGnome]

I want to be clear that I am not the biggest fan of Franken. I would have rather seen another candidate take that spot. Still, he's outspoken on gay rights, something I give him great kudos on. Overall I think he'll be better than Coleman.

Sure there are other, more qualified candidates out there, but unfortunately none of them are running for that seat.

[Krispy]

I just posted in one of his threads. I took screenshots too. It felt good.

What's the inside joke?

Edit: On a side note I stopped by EvAv to turn off the give away spam and noticed Evil's election thread had a whole four posts on it. Not what it used to be.

[Hotcod]

JFK wanted to invade Cuba, almost destroying the world in the process. He also started the Vietnam war.

I'm cynical because this is reality where everyone has an asshole and they always end up shitting on something.

So where did i say Obama was JFK or that being able to inspire hope means he will make a good President? oh that's right... i didn't... but don't let that get in the way of your overt pointless cynicism.

What i did say is that he can and dose inspire hope. this is a good thing and more than mccain could do. He is amazingly well spoken, educated and intelligent in a way that makes bush look like a kid. This is a good thing and more than mccain could do. He is left leaning with polices aimed at reversing the damage bush has done. This is a good thing (subjective maybe) and more than mccain would have done which would have been token at best and the same at worse.

Dose any of that mean he will make a grate President or do the right thing? no it dose not but frankly either they carried on down the road they where on... which i doubt even you can say was going well... or they could try a different road lead by some one who couldn't be more different than bush who has inspired his nation in a way that has not been seen in 40 years...

It's a risk, he won't be perfect, he will do things i dislike and disagree with but it's not hard to put a bet down that he'll do less of that than if mccain was in charge.

Now i'd like you to explain what exactly about his policies or the man him self means that we are all doomed? but even then, as i said on that other forum, if i'm going to get nuked at lest i'm going to get nuked for new exciting reasons based on godless hippy values rather than the fact monkey man mk2 had a heart attack at the wrong moment and left bush mk3 (the fembot) in charge.

[LordDon]

Prop 8 is so close. It's a shame that so many people are voting for it. I'm still hoping to pull out a victory there. The tide is turning in favor of freedom and civil rights. At this point the haters on the other side can only hope to slow that tide and fuck things up for the rest of us.

I keep refreshing CNN hoping the No number will keep nudging up as more precincts report. If it's defeated my happiness with today's results will be complete.

[ClannerDelta]

What's the inside joke?

Edit: On a side note I stopped by EvAv to turn off the give away spam and noticed Evil's election thread had a whole four posts on it. Not what it used to be.

He would troll any and all political threads talking about how "nObama" had no chance of winning. Over and over for quite some time.

[ShivaX]

Still, he's outspoken on gay rights, something I give him great kudos on.
Ew never vote on one thing, thats what got us into this mess. :p
Overall I think he'll be better than Coleman.
Whats the deal with Coleman? I don't really know much about Minnesota's reps. Did he do something stupid or illegal?
Sure there are other, more qualified candidates out there, but unfortunately none of them are running for that seat.
Whats the story on the independant guy? I mean if you're just voting against Coleman, I would have gone that route (unless he was Ron Paul crazy).

[ShivaX]

He would troll any and all political threads talking about how "nObama" had no chance of winning. Over and over for quite some time.

We never did find out what his big secret was that resulted in Obama's defeat. Maybe he was banking on racism a whole lot because anything short of a huge Bradley Effect had Obama winning the thing.

[MagGnome]

I keep refreshing CNN hoping the No number will keep nudging up as more precincts report. If it's defeated my happiness with today's results will be complete.

I really hope it's defeated. Passing it would be a new low IMHO. Hopefully sensible Californians will take to the streets if the hateful are allowed to take away the rights of others.

Ew never vote on one thing, thats what got us into this mess. :p

Whats the deal with Coleman? I don't really know much about Minnesota's reps. Did he do something stupid or illegal?

Whats the story on the independant guy? I mean if you're just voting against Coleman, I would have gone that route (unless he was Ron Paul crazy).


I don't vote on a single issue, but obviously gay rights are very important to me. There are many other things that more liberal candidates and I agree on, so I always vote for that candidate. I became very opposed to McCain once he chose Palin, a women with whom I agree on very little. I'm hardly single issue. Gay rights, healthcare, worker's rights, living wages, animal rights, etc. are all very important to me.

As for Norm Coleman, I'm way too tired to go into it tonight, sorry. Maybe another day. ;)

I don't know much about the independent candidate. I'm not even sure if there was one - I can't recall if Medeia was in that race or not. Right now I can barely keep my eyes open, so I'm off to bed.

[Krispy]

He would troll any and all political threads talking about how "nObama" had no chance of winning. Over and over for quite some time.

Sounds like my dad. He has been sipping bears and ignoring news channels all night. I haven't even bothered bringing it up yet.

[Generation ABXY]

Sounds like my dad. He has been sipping bears and ignoring news channels all night. I haven't even bothered bringing it up yet.

It's too late to wrap my mind around this now, but I imagine it will permeate my dreams... :D

[Xerxes]

http://digitalpimponline.com/images/movie/394.jpg

[Whunpo]

What's the inside joke?

No inside joke. Ryctor was just an asshole who went over the line with personal insults. I would try to get into discussions with him and he would call me a stupid, ignorant teenager. I predicted that Obama would win, and he predicted Obama would lose. A lot. I went over there to tell him to eat crow.

[pomeroy]

Ok, so apparently the whole multi quote thing didn't work. Irritating, but whatever.

Mags, You know you're my boy. Sorry that I created a way cooler thread than yours ( :p ). You have no idea how undeniably pissed I am that Prop 8 is going to pass.

Savok. You're a douche.

I'm so excited that my candidate actually fucking won. This is my third election, and the first one where I'm actually happy at the end of election night. I've been following Obama since 2004 (his DNC speech), and I actually got to meet him early this year in Iowa. Needless to say, I'm so happy he actually won.

Here's to hoping for the future, guys. It can only get better.

[LiquidRain]

Dear America,

Thank you.

Love,
Me, the rest of Canada, and all your allies

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

Where are all the Republicans?

[Whunpo]

Where are all the Republicans?EvAv P&R section. Seriously, it's scary.

Also: Finally got banned. I almost had to ASK for it, but it happened.

[Ghostbear]

Dear America,

Thank you.

Love,
Me, the rest of Canada, and all your allies

We did it just for you Liquid :)

[ShivaX]

We did it just for you Liquid :)

Don't tell them about our plan to reduce foreign oil imports by annexing them.

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

EvAv P&R section. Seriously, it's scary.

Also: Finally got banned. I almost had to ASK for it, but it happened.

What did you do?

[Hotcod]

EvAv P&R section. Seriously, it's scary.

Also: Finally got banned. I almost had to ASK for it, but it happened.

i've not set foot in there beacuse that what i'd presumed... but it is amusing really as it turns out the kind of people who wanted to stick around and suppourt evil being a dick abusing his power for his own ends and where happy sallow the lies spin and all-round bullcrap he used to justify him self are the people who mostly right wing... while those of us who wouldn't take his crap ended up here and seem to mostly be left wing... it's a fun microcosm of exactly how and why the right and left exist as they do really.

[ShivaX]

i've not set foot in there beacuse that what i'd presumed... but it is amusing really as it turns out the kind of people who wanted to stick around and suppourt evil being a dick abusing his power for his own ends and where happy sallow the lies spin and all-round bullcrap he used to justify him self are the people who mostly right wing... while those of us who wouldn't take his crap ended up here and seem to mostly be left wing... it's a fun microcosm of exactly how and why the right and left exist as they do really.

I went over there just to see how bad it is and had a nasty message waiting for me. Its pretty insane over there, the P&R forum should be called "Ryctor's insane rant forum." It would be pretty accurate since thats most of whats there.