AnimeSuki Forums

Aya Reiko · 2012-11-06, 22:03

UT and MT goes Mitt.

creb · 2012-11-06, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Maw

Now that WI and NH have gone to Obama, Romney is pretty much done even if he does win FL. Everything points to OH being a win for Bams.

It's been a virtual impossibility, by the math, for Romney to win for the last hour or so.

The real nail-biter is which major network is going to be the first to call the election.

kyp275 · 2012-11-06, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fahd

Just out of curiosity, if any of the three (?) states voting on Marajauna/Cannabis use, vote to legalize recreational use, how would that tie in with federal law? Would the federal government take the issue to the supreme court?

Federal laws preempts state laws, so even if the state considers it legal, it has little impact in the Federal govt's ability to prosecute if they should decide to do so.

It basically comes down to an enforcement issue for the Feds, including whether or not they would challenge the new laws in the SCOTUS.

**monir** · 2012-11-06, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GundamFan0083

They had their chance Monir, with Ron Paul, and they stole the nomination from him.As much as I hate Obama, Romney deserves to lose.

While Ron Paul is someone I can admire for his courage to stick to with what he has been saying for the last three decades, he just would not have sold his agenda to the majority of the Americans. While Mitt might be a changeling, at least he is got enough to give Obama run for his money. I'm afraid that wouldn't have been doable with Ron Paul.

Anyway, with 87% reported in Florida, Obama is edging Romney by 49.9% to 49.3%. Nate Silver's 50.3% edge to Obama seems all too surreal. Hang on to your kuma-pantsus.

Vexx · 2012-11-06, 22:11

I'm going to bet right now the US has a high chance of "falling off the fiscal cliff" in 2013 because -->

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2...n-results?lite

Iron Maw · 2012-11-06, 22:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by creb

It's been a virtual impossibility, by the math, for Romney to win for the last hour or so.

The real nail-biter is which major network is going to be the first to call the election.

Nate Silver vindicated.

Rahan · 2012-11-06, 22:13

87% reported, but only 57% of Miami Dade.

It's almost only Miami for Florida now, Obama's lead should increase.

GDB · 2012-11-06, 22:14

Quote:

GOP lawmakers would reject any new taxes on households in the highest income tax bracket.

"We’re not raising taxes on small-business people," Boehner said.

Yeah... small-business people are in the highest income tax bracket... yeah...

Xion Valkyrie · 2012-11-06, 22:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

I'm going to bet right now the US has a high chance of "falling off the fiscal cliff" in 2013 because -->

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2...n-results?lite

Obama could just wait for the Bush tax cuts to expire, then try to get a bill passed that reduces taxes for < 250k.

Netto Azure · 2012-11-06, 22:17

Nebraska's Senate seat has flipped to the Republican side as called by MSNBC.

Kaioshin Sama · 2012-11-06, 22:18

Did anyone just see Sarah Palin on Fox News just now. I'd swear I heard a violin playing in the background during her whole spiel.

Iron Maw · 2012-11-06, 22:20

Weed is now legal in Colorado.

KiraYamatoFan · 2012-11-06, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaioshin Sama

Did anyone just see Sarah Palin on Fox News just now. I'd swear I heard a violin playing in the background during her whole spiel.

LOL!

She should just retire for everyone's sake, especially for American women whom she gives a black eye with her "particular" opinions.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Maw

Weed is now legal in Colorado.

creb · 2012-11-06, 22:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iron Maw

Nate Silver vindicated.

Thing is, I don't actually know anyone with a head for math who actually had much doubt that Obama was going to win re-election (I also suspect that's a reason why there were zero credible candidates seeking the Republican nomination in the primaries; it was about as laughable a field as when Kerry won the Democrat's nomination). Obviously, the game has to be played (afterall, the Cowboys somehow have managed to win a few games this season

), but this was never the close race the media trumped it up to be.

I do think the popular vote will be relatively close though, which-to me-speaks volumes. Romney is a horrible candidate, and the only reason the popular vote will be close is because there's a lot of anger towards Obama and the direction this country is going.

Ithekro · 2012-11-06, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by GDB

Yeah... small-business people are in the highest income tax bracket... yeah...

Well the highest that pay regularly. The others managed to slip out of it it would seem.

**monir** · 2012-11-06, 22:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vexx

I'm going to bet right now the US has a high chance of "falling off the fiscal cliff" in 2013 because -->

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2...n-results?lite

If one in a million chance that were to happen, GOP will pretty much destroy itself. 2014 isn't that far in the calendar. Anyway I think, there will be a deal with the Democrats' compromising by not hiking the tax rate above 30% for the rich. Right now I understand the Dems want to increase to 37% or higher.

kyp275 · 2012-11-06, 22:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiraYamatoFan

LOL!

She should just retire for everyone's sake, especially for American women whom she gives a black eye with her "particular" opinions.

But that means the punits will lose another source for comedy

Ithekro · 2012-11-06, 22:28

Remember when the Vice President was a great source of comedy?

Sometimes I miss Dan Quayle.

creb · 2012-11-06, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ithekro

Remember when the Vice President was a great source of comedy?

Sometimes I miss Dan Quayle.

You must have no sense of humor if Biden isn't supplying enough comedy for you.

GundamFan0083 · 2012-11-06, 22:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by monir

While Ron Paul is someone I can admire for his courage to stick to with what he has been saying for the last three decades, he just would not have sold his agenda to the majority of the Americans. While Mitt might be a changeling, at least he is got enough to give Obama run for his money. I'm afraid that wouldn't have been doable with Ron Paul.

Naturally I disagree.

However, that's water over the dam now and we'll never know.

At least there will be 2 more years of gridlock, that'll keep these clowns from doing too much more damage.

Republicans Keep Control of House
http://nationaljournal.com/2012-pres...house-20121106

2012-11-06, 22:03	Link #2341
Aya Reiko Cutengu Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shameimaru's lap	UT and MT goes Mitt. __________________

2012-11-06, 22:11	Link #2345
Vexx Obey the Darkly Cute ... Author Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: On the whole, I'd rather be in Kyoto ... Age: 55	I'm going to bet right now the US has a high chance of "falling off the fiscal cliff" in 2013 because --> http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2...n-results?lite __________________ "It Really IS Rocket Science", Light Novel series Volume 3 in progress; Vol. 3 ch. 04 released) ((thanks for reading))

2012-11-06, 22:28	Link #2358
Ithekro Space Battleship Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Republic of California Age: 35	Remember when the Vice President was a great source of comedy? Sometimes I miss Dan Quayle. __________________

2012-11-06, 22:13	Link #2347
Rahan Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: France	87% reported, but only 57% of Miami Dade. It's almost only Miami for Florida now, Obama's lead should increase.

2012-11-06, 22:18	Link #2351
Kaioshin Sama Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Neither Here nor There Age: 28	Did anyone just see Sarah Palin on Fox News just now. I'd swear I heard a violin playing in the background during her whole spiel.

2012-11-06, 22:20	Link #2352
Iron Maw ~Mikasa!~ Join Date: Feb 2006	Weed is now legal in Colorado.