Election madness

SteamWake · 11-04-08, 12:29 PM

So it begins... just a few tidbits.

http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=216464

http://townhall.com/blog/g/cf47766b-...7-ce60631bcadc

http://hamptonroads.com/print/486648

http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 12:48 PM

If that last one weren't so sad, it would be funny. It's definitely the craziest election I can remember.

Thomen · 11-04-08, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhayl

D_T, for someone so prompt to debunk bias and misleading media I'm surprised you fall for that video. The title says that this woman believes Obama will "pay for her gas and mortgage", which is absolutely not what she said, not even close.

She said: "I don't have to worry about putting gas in my car. I don't have to worry to pay my mortgage. You know, if I help him, he's gonna help me. "

:hmm:

DeepIron · 11-04-08, 12:59 PM

There are bound to be issues, just like the last few elections. There were reports weeks ago of various organizations revving up their lawyers in anticipation of "irregularities"... Here, in our voting place, we still use paper ballots and pencils... seems to work just fine.

Now, if we could just lose the Republican electoral votes so my ballot actually meant something...

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhayl

D_T, for someone so prompt to debunk bias and misleading media I'm surprised you fall for that video. The title says that this woman believes Obama will "pay for her gas and mortgage", which is absolutely not what she said, not even close.

I wasn't paying attention to the title, Mikhayl. It was her sentiment, that if Obama gets elected, she won't have to worry about anything any more. I know what she said. She truly believes that all will be well if Obama is elected. That's what is sad because no one is going to be able to make all well, no matter how hard they try. Not for a long time, anyway.

I can't believe that you would so rapidly assume that I am an idiot and fall for the terrible title. I know what she said and what she said is sad because she actually believes it.

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikhayl

I'm not assuming anything, anyway, where's the problem then ? At worse it's candid, but I don't see the big deal, you don't expect people to vote for someone because they don't believe nor trust him. The only interest of this video really is the title, so yes in the end your first comment stands true, it's sad & funny

The problem is why the person is believing or trusting, in my opinion. That's a whole 'nother argument that we're all probably tired of, so I'll leave it at that

Thomen · 11-04-08, 03:30 PM

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_5SlP8IpQ

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJKh4DbLpQo

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 03:52 PM

I imagine that there will be incidents like that perpetrated by both sides. I sincerely hope it doesn't end up being violent.

Thomen · 11-04-08, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

I imagine that there will be incidents like that perpetrated by both sides. I sincerely hope it doesn't end up being violent.

Yup.. crossing my fingers to keep it peaceful.

Skybird · 11-04-08, 03:56 PM

the voting system already is crazy enough. And there will be voting accidents, mishaps, even fraud happening, even without my or your help to blow up the overall mess.

So why not just sit and wait until they stopped counting and give the result?

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

the voting system already is crazy enough. And there will be voting accidents, mishaps, even fraud happening, even without my or your help to blow up the overall mess.

So why not just sit and wait until they stopped counting and give the result?

Maybe because the result won't be valid if stuff like this is going on?:hmm:

On the other hand, who can truly know that the results are valid. Perhaps it would be best to flip a coin every 4 years and just do away with elections.

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Originally Posted by Mikhayl

Do these freaks realize that their mere presence might actually make some people change their vote, not in the way they'd hope for ?

What do they call that, the law of unintended consequences?

Thomen · 11-04-08, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

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Originally Posted by Skybird

the voting system already is crazy enough. And there will be voting accidents, mishaps, even fraud happening, even without my or your help to blow up the overall mess.

So why not just sit and wait until they stopped counting and give the result?

Maybe because the result won't be valid if stuff like this is going on?:hmm:

On the other hand, who can truly know that the results are valid. Perhaps it would be best to flip a coin every 4 years and just do away with elections.

Can I be POTUS if it lands on the rim?

Oh.. wait.. I m not qualified

Digital_Trucker · 11-04-08, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Thomen

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

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Originally Posted by Skybird

the voting system already is crazy enough. And there will be voting accidents, mishaps, even fraud happening, even without my or your help to blow up the overall mess.

So why not just sit and wait until they stopped counting and give the result?

Maybe because the result won't be valid if stuff like this is going on?:hmm:

On the other hand, who can truly know that the results are valid. Perhaps it would be best to flip a coin every 4 years and just do away with elections.

Can I be POTUS if it lands on the rim?

Oh.. wait.. I m not qualified

Sure you can, why not, I don't think half the people running for office are qualified to consume oxygen, much less run the conuntry:rotfl:

Skybird · 11-04-08, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Digital_Trucker

Maybe because the result won't be valid if stuff like this is going on?:hmm:

You need to widen your tolerance, else none of the past votings would have been valid. Hell, four years ago and again some months ago the EU even seriously considered to offer sending election monitors.

Thomen · 11-04-08, 04:18 PM

Very unlikely... but still possible.

The interesting part comes with ca. 40 sec left on the timer..

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video0...w.foxnews.com/

(Since this comes from the Fox News site, beware of the commercial that comes first)

11-04-08, 12:29 PM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Election madness So it begins... just a few tidbits. http://www.wnwo.com/news/news_story.aspx?id=216464 http://townhall.com/blog/g/cf47766b-...7-ce60631bcadc http://hamptonroads.com/print/486648 http://www.breitbart.com/article.php...show_article=1

11-04-08, 12:48 PM	#2
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	If that last one weren't so sad, it would be funny. It's definitely the craziest election I can remember. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

11-04-08, 12:59 PM	#4
DeepIron Sea Lord Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Too far from the Pacific right now... Posts: 1,634 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	There are bound to be issues, just like the last few elections. There were reports weeks ago of various organizations revving up their lawyers in anticipation of "irregularities"... Here, in our voting place, we still use paper ballots and pencils... seems to work just fine. Now, if we could just lose the Republican electoral votes so my ballot actually meant something... __________________ RFB / RSRDC Beta Tester RFB / RSRDC Modding Forum: http://forum.kickinbak.com/index.php RFB Top Post link: http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=125529 RFB Loadout: RFB_V1.52_102408: RFB_V1.52_Patch_111608: RSRDC_RFBv15_V396

11-04-08, 03:52 PM	#8
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	I imagine that there will be incidents like that perpetrated by both sides. I sincerely hope it doesn't end up being violent. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

11-04-08, 03:56 PM	#10
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,625 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	the voting system already is crazy enough. And there will be voting accidents, mishaps, even fraud happening, even without my or your help to blow up the overall mess. So why not just sit and wait until they stopped counting and give the result? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 11-04-08 at 03:57 PM.

11-04-08, 03:30 PM	#7
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=yd_5SlP8IpQ http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJKh4DbLpQo

11-04-08, 04:18 PM	#15
Thomen Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,207 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Very unlikely... but still possible. The interesting part comes with ca. 40 sec left on the timer.. http://www.foxnews.com/video2/video0...w.foxnews.com/ (Since this comes from the Fox News site, beware of the commercial that comes first)