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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 19, 2006 22:05:36 GMT -5
It looks to me that the presidential race is wide-open, with Hilary claiming she isn't sure of whether or not to run. Anyway, who are you/would you vote for? Yeah, it's far away, but you gotta have something to look forward to! Personally, I'm probably going to vote Democratic. Unless a sensible, moderate Republican runs. We got a couple in Maine, but I dunno that they have the clout to make a run.
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Post by thaddius on Jan 19, 2006 22:11:03 GMT -5
Presidential, Al Gore.
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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 19, 2006 22:15:38 GMT -5
Do you think he'll actually run? I mean... he's been quiet for a while, now. Oh, and I think Kerry might make another run.
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Post by thaddius on Jan 19, 2006 22:19:11 GMT -5
I would rather Gore than Kerry. I strongly disliked Kerry.
Did you miss Gore's speach monday?
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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 19, 2006 22:23:02 GMT -5
I think I read something about it. Said a lot of stuff about Bush being bad or something... I just skimmed it. But yeah, I didn't really like the guy either. Basically had the same policies as Bush.
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Post by illicit on Jan 19, 2006 22:31:03 GMT -5
It looks to me that the presidential race is wide-open, with Hilary claiming she isn't sure of whether or not to run. Anyway, who are you/would you vote for? Yeah, it's far away, but you gotta have something to look forward to! Personally, I'm probably going to vote Democratic. Unless a sensible, moderate Republican runs. We got a couple in Maine, but I dunno that they have the clout to make a run. I would vote republican, or communist, or fascist, or even nazi, IMHO anythings better than democrat ;D [/joke] No seriously I would vote republican, unless a really really good democrat comes up.
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Post by Hunessai on Jan 19, 2006 22:33:01 GMT -5
I would vote for someone without a party affiliation.
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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 19, 2006 22:33:43 GMT -5
Our state had an independant governor for a while. Popular guy. Won by a landslide both times.
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Post by Hunessai on Jan 19, 2006 22:37:04 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'd like to see the day when an independent becomes president.
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Post by illicit on Jan 19, 2006 22:39:00 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'd like to see the day when an independent becomes president. Was it you who said an idea shouldnt be judged by political affiliation but by its merit?
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Post by Hunessai on Jan 19, 2006 22:40:30 GMT -5
Ratwar said it, and I and many others would agree.
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Post by thaddius on Jan 19, 2006 22:49:55 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'd like to see the day when an independent becomes president. Was it you who said an idea shouldnt be judged by political affiliation but by its merit? An idea differs from a person
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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 19, 2006 22:51:15 GMT -5
That's awesome. I'd like to see the day when an independent becomes president. Yep. Sadly it won't be our governor... he lacks the money, and he doesn't lie enough. ;D
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Post by Ratwar on Jan 20, 2006 16:04:33 GMT -5
It really depends on who runnin'. If John McCain runs for the Republicans, I'll definitely give him a little consideration. From the Democratic party, John Edwards made a great showing last year. I do think that Mrs. Clinton would make a good President, but I doubt that she would be able to win an election.
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Post by morty14 on Jan 20, 2006 17:47:59 GMT -5
I'd vote McReynolds for president If I actually thought he could win I seriously would, but he never will get anywhere near the votes to win an election. Damn capitalists I'd probably vote Democrat, unless some how the Republican is more liberal than the Democrat (which is insanely unlikely). I'd like to see a radical run from both sides, but I know it won't happen, everyone likes the moderates. I'd most likely vote Democrat, but I won't be old enough to vote in the next presidental election anyway, so 2012 is the year me and my friends get a socialist elected!
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Post by illicit on Jan 27, 2006 21:55:45 GMT -5
It really depends on who runnin'. If John McCain runs for the Republicans, I'll definitely give him a little consideration. From the Democratic party, John Edwards made a great showing last year. I do think that Mrs. Clinton would make a good President, but I doubt that she would be able to win an election. I HAVE to disagree with Mrs. Clinton there. Although I hate her a lot of reasons I hate a lot of Democrats(higher taxes).
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Post by Ratwar on Jan 27, 2006 22:39:48 GMT -5
It really depends on who runnin'. If John McCain runs for the Republicans, I'll definitely give him a little consideration. From the Democratic party, John Edwards made a great showing last year. I do think that Mrs. Clinton would make a good President, but I doubt that she would be able to win an election. I HAVE to disagree with Mrs. Clinton there. Although I hate her a lot of reasons I hate a lot of Democrats(higher taxes). We wouldn't need higher taxes if the Republicans did rack up the national debt a few trillion dollars everytime they get in office.
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Post by illicit on Jan 27, 2006 22:47:17 GMT -5
I HAVE to disagree with Mrs. Clinton there. Although I hate her a lot of reasons I hate a lot of Democrats(higher taxes). We wouldn't need higher taxes if the Republicans did rack up the national debt a few trillion dollars everytime they get in office. Actually the national debt is raised by Democrats, WWII people?
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Post by Ratwar on Jan 27, 2006 22:58:35 GMT -5
We wouldn't need higher taxes if the Republicans did rack up the national debt a few trillion dollars everytime they get in office. Actually the national debt is raised by Democrats, WWII people? Well, it seems to me that the last Democrat President left office with this thing called a surplus... Something that cannot be said about any of the last three Republican Presidents. Regan actually doubled the national debt during his terms in office. Therefore, the national debt at it's current level is the fault of the Republicans.
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Post by illicit on Jan 27, 2006 22:59:46 GMT -5
Actually the national debt is raised by Democrats, WWII people? Well, it seems to me that the last Democrat President left office with this thing called a surplus... Something that cannot be said about any of the last three Republican Presidents. Regan actually doubled the national debt during his terms in office. Therefore, the national debt at it's current level is the fault of the Republicans. Who were the last three republicans and how did they jack the debt any more than Clinton?
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Post by Ratwar on Jan 27, 2006 23:02:18 GMT -5
Well, it seems to me that the last Democrat President left office with this thing called a surplus... Something that cannot be said about any of the last three Republican Presidents. Regan actually doubled the national debt during his terms in office. Therefore, the national debt at it's current level is the fault of the Republicans. Who were the last three republicans and how did they jack the debt any more than Clinton? Well, you see, they spent more money than they got from taxes, it is quite simple... Clinton on the other hand spent less than the government to in... The last three Republican Presidents were Regan, Bush, and Bush... I think that even you should be able to remember two names...
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Post by darkhelmet on Jan 27, 2006 23:06:56 GMT -5
Actually, both of you are sort of wrong. FDR was indeed a Democrat, but his New Deal programs didn't cost much. It was sort of like managed debt. WW2 put us in huge debt, but at that point it didn't matter. Republicans and Conservatives are known for fiscal "responsibilty" but Bush has thrown that principle out. And Ratwar... Jimmy Carter actually had the largest military budget to date or something. I'll find a source.
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Post by illicit on Jan 27, 2006 23:07:04 GMT -5
Who were the last three republicans and how did they jack the debt any more than Clinton? Well, you see, they spent more money than they got from taxes, it is quite simple... Clinton on the other hand spent less than the government to in... The last three Republican Presidents were Regan, Bush, and Bush... I think that even you should be able to remember two names... Sorry, I forgot Clinton was 2 terms, he screwed up everything worse than Bush, which is why he is having trouble. He knew about 9/11, he screwed up with the affair, he lead us into the hole and people dont understand that bush is trying to dig us out.
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Post by Star on Jan 27, 2006 23:07:44 GMT -5
Clinton had a surplus. Bush has the largest deficiet in American History.
That should say something.
As for voting; if only Bernie Sanders would run ... But, as that will never happen, I'd back Clinton, McCain, or someone who isn't a total idiot.
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Post by Ratwar on Jan 27, 2006 23:12:51 GMT -5
Actually, both of you are sort of wrong. FDR was indeed a Democrat, but his New Deal programs didn't cost much. It was sort of like managed debt. WW2 put us in huge debt, but at that point it didn't matter. Republicans and Conservatives are known for fiscal "responsibilty" but Bush has thrown that principle out. And Ratwar... Jimmy Carter actually had the largest military budget to date or something. I'll find a source. I'm not sure on that one, but I know that Regan more than doubled the national debt in his two terms. Well, you see, they spent more money than they got from taxes, it is quite simple... Clinton on the other hand spent less than the government to in... The last three Republican Presidents were Regan, Bush, and Bush... I think that even you should be able to remember two names... Sorry, I forgot Clinton was 2 terms, he screwed up everything worse than Bush, which is why he is having trouble. He knew about 9/11, he screwed up with the affair, he lead us into the hole and people dont understand that bush is trying to dig us out. Yes, 8 years of economic growth, budget surpluses, and no wars is definitely screwing everything up. As for knowing anything about 9/11 that's bullshit. Pure bullshit. You have no evidence only irrational claims.
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