2012-11-07, 19:45 | Link #2826 | |
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Anyway, has Florida officially been called yet, or do they still not care enough to finish counting? |
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2012-11-07, 19:50 | Link #2829 |
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For what it's worth I think we may have seen the real Mitt Romney last night during his concession speech or at least the supposed moderate he was before the election cycle saw him move right then back again as it caused him to lose ground. Overall though I swear I just saw a party pawn somewhat relieved that the election was all over with and he can go back to his money and Bain Capital.
Overall I think this election basically sends the very clear message that the majority of America does not want far right politics and hate eating up time on capitol hill. If you are a far right demagogue you can either bleed out financially like Michele Bachmann who's days are number (12 to 1 outspending of her opponent) to just barely keep your seat in a friendly district or you can pack your bags and leave. |
2012-11-07, 19:53 | Link #2830 |
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My dad said that it's probably for the best because Mitt Romney's too good a person for Washington D.C. and the dirty world of politics, that he's probably better off just enjoying his life and spending time with his grandkids. Since the world of politics is probably about halfway between 'high school' and 'the 9th Circle of Hell' when it comes to misery and being surrounded by worthless people, I have to agree with him.
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2012-11-07, 19:59 | Link #2832 |
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Did anyone mention the redistricting in CA gave CA completely to the Democrats? They have a super majority now in the state legislature.
Also Prop 30 passed with an 8% lead, was surprised.
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2012-11-07, 20:08 | Link #2834 |
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It's stuff like this that will make the GOP irrelevant if they don't figure their shit out. That and the fact they are pure corporatists instead of fiscal conservatives. It still is mind boggling to me that someone with a plat form not too far removed from Ron Paul has not managed to sweep this nation in an election.
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2012-11-07, 20:12 | Link #2836 | ||
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I don't do Devil's advocate very well. Xander kicked my butt awhile back when I tried to do the "Lelouch is alive" routine over on the Code Geass board. "Ye Walls of Text" were in effect for that discussion You summed up my disdain for both candidates very nicely BTW. Quote:
It probably is "much ado about nothing."
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2012-11-07, 20:21 | Link #2838 | |
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First time since 1965.
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2012-11-07, 20:25 | Link #2839 | ||
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So much happened here since last night.
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As mentioned earlier too, the GOP won't be near winning any presidential election unless they move back towards the center and get rid of everything giving the party a bad name (Tea Party, religious extremists, racists and other zealots). However, to expect such radical changes in the GOP... that's a long shot. Also, I can't wait to see what the country will look like with Puerto Rico as the next State. I guess I'll see all kinds of ideas for a flag with 51 stars on it. |
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