Do you think President Obama will make it to the end of his first term? - Page 2

longam · 11-15-08, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBMAN1

He better damn well make it! The consequences of him dying early are too much to bare. Imagine Biden as president? Or worse, Pelosi as president? Obama is a Saint so far compared to the two.

-S

Or worse, how it would divide this country back again to the 60's and the riots and violence would go spiraling out of control.

Yea, bad subject.

SteamWake · 11-15-08, 08:22 PM

I dont agree with the man on many levels but he is our elected president and should be shown a modicum of respect.

This sick poll should be wiped and nuked and the starter should be drawn and quartered.

August · 11-15-08, 08:34 PM

It's always a possibility but I hope to God that President Obama stays safe. Hopefully any potential assassins will realize that even an attempt on his life would likely backfire on their cause. I could imagine nothing that would unite my country more than a dead president.

DeepIron · 11-15-08, 08:43 PM

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Or worse, how it would divide this country back again to the 60's and the riots and violence would go spiraling out of control.

BINGO.

Konovalov · 11-16-08, 03:44 AM

This thread is in poor taste.

I am starting to get the impression here that some people want Obama dead and the guy hasn't even become President yet.

sunvalleyslim · 11-16-08, 03:10 PM

Geetrue,
You started an up roar with this thread. But knowing you, it was in innocence.......just something that some people will look at as being hateful............

Sailor Steve · 11-16-08, 04:00 PM

I wasn't going to reply at all to this bit of morbidity, but CaptainHaplo, SteamWake (at least the first part), longam and August said it so well that I have to agree. Even Subman1 agrees, and that says something right there.

So no, this 'poll' was a bad idea.

TDK1044 · 11-16-08, 04:02 PM

I think a better poll would have been be to ask how many people think he'll attempt to gain support for a constitutional repeal of the 22nd Amendment which would then allow a President to serve a third term.

GoldenRivet · 11-16-08, 04:07 PM

or another question.

If something bad does happen to him, how many calls from the feds will Neal be getting for having this on his site? :rotfl:

FIREWALL · 11-16-08, 04:10 PM

I've read and seen far worse Posts and Polls around hear.

@ Neal... IMHO your time might be better spent looking into the TROLL we have on this website.

I for 1 have had about enough of his NameCall baiting.

If you need particulars I'll pm them to you.

As for this poll... I'll use one of you're good responses " If your not happy with this thread theres many other threads to look at "

baggygreen · 11-16-08, 05:59 PM

Geetrue won't have posted in a malevolent manner, a morbid manner perhaps but not with malice.

I've got little doubt that there are a number of threats being assessed and countered by your different security services, and hopefully their vigilant work is successful.

I have to say though, I doubt there is a credible, immediate threat to the president-elect at the moment, as someone else pointed out should anyone even try anything they would forever tarnishtheir cause.

I for one hope that nothing happens though.

Captain Vlad · 11-16-08, 07:45 PM

Taste is subjective, and this isn't the first time I've heard this question. To some people, Obama, as the first African-American president, might as well have a big ol' bullseye painted on his forehead. To some people, the bullseyes is there for a different reason

But every president will have people who want to kill him, so is Obama really going to have more than the usual number of nutcases after his head? Hard question.

CaptainHaplo · 11-16-08, 09:44 PM

I am by no means judging the poster here - I can accept the poll was not meant maliciously. Still, the office of the President - even when many do not like the person in it - should be respected. I doubt this was done disrespectfully, but I know it came across that way. Tis why I have not voted. I would not ever hope for the death of another human unless in combat, and to someone who has earned the office of POTUS (though I disagree with him on numerous levels) I would hope that we as a country and a people would find ways to enact positive change during his tenure - as well as choosing another direction in 4 years.

bookworm_020 · 11-17-08, 01:00 AM

I believe that he will make it through his first term and depending on how he goes, a second term.

SUBMAN1 · 11-17-08, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

...Even Subman1 agrees, and that says something right there.....

Oh yeah? And just what does that say?

-S

View Poll Results: Do you think President elect Obama will make it to the end of his first term?
Yes, of course he will	26	72.22%
No, he will be a target of interest for many hate groups and die in office	10	27.78%
Voters: 36. You may not vote on this poll

11-15-08, 08:34 PM	#18
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,206 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's always a possibility but I hope to God that President Obama stays safe. Hopefully any potential assassins will realize that even an attempt on his life would likely backfire on their cause. I could imagine nothing that would unite my country more than a dead president. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

11-16-08, 03:44 AM	#20
Konovalov Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: High Wycombe, Bucks, UK Posts: 2,811 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	This thread is in poor taste. I am starting to get the impression here that some people want Obama dead and the guy hasn't even become President yet. __________________ "In a Christian context, sexuality is traditionally seen as a consequence of the Fall, but for Muslims, it is an anticipation of paradise. So I can say, I think, that I was validly converted to Islam by a teenage French Jewish nudist." Sheikh Abdul-Hakim Murad (Timothy Winter)

11-16-08, 03:10 PM	#21
sunvalleyslim Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 1,142 Downloads: 267 Uploads: 0	Geetrue, You started an up roar with this thread. But knowing you, it was in innocence.......just something that some people will look at as being hateful............ __________________ Crew member/ decommission member TM2(SS)(SD) 3/68-7/70 DIESEL BOATS FOREVER USS SEGUNDO (SS398)

11-16-08, 04:00 PM	#22
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I wasn't going to reply at all to this bit of morbidity, but CaptainHaplo, SteamWake (at least the first part), longam and August said it so well that I have to agree. Even Subman1 agrees, and that says something right there. So no, this 'poll' was a bad idea. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

11-15-08, 08:22 PM	#17
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I dont agree with the man on many levels but he is our elected president and should be shown a modicum of respect. This sick poll should be wiped and nuked and the starter should be drawn and quartered.

11-16-08, 04:02 PM	#23
TDK1044 Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 2,674 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I think a better poll would have been be to ask how many people think he'll attempt to gain support for a constitutional repeal of the 22nd Amendment which would then allow a President to serve a third term.

11-16-08, 04:07 PM	#24
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	or another question. If something bad does happen to him, how many calls from the feds will Neal be getting for having this on his site? :rotfl: __________________

11-16-08, 04:10 PM	#25
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	I've read and seen far worse Posts and Polls around hear. @ Neal... IMHO your time might be better spent looking into the TROLL we have on this website. I for 1 have had about enough of his NameCall baiting. If you need particulars I'll pm them to you. As for this poll... I'll use one of you're good responses " If your not happy with this thread theres many other threads to look at " __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

11-16-08, 05:59 PM	#26
baggygreen Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canberra, ACT, Down Under (really On Top) Posts: 1,880 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	Geetrue won't have posted in a malevolent manner, a morbid manner perhaps but not with malice. I've got little doubt that there are a number of threats being assessed and countered by your different security services, and hopefully their vigilant work is successful. I have to say though, I doubt there is a credible, immediate threat to the president-elect at the moment, as someone else pointed out should anyone even try anything they would forever tarnishtheir cause. I for one hope that nothing happens though.

11-16-08, 07:45 PM	#27
Captain Vlad Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pollard, Oklahoma Posts: 679 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Taste is subjective, and this isn't the first time I've heard this question. To some people, Obama, as the first African-American president, might as well have a big ol' bullseye painted on his forehead. To some people, the bullseyes is there for a different reason But every president will have people who want to kill him, so is Obama really going to have more than the usual number of nutcases after his head? Hard question. __________________ "Stop sounding battlestations just to hear the alarm."

11-16-08, 09:44 PM	#28
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	I am by no means judging the poster here - I can accept the poll was not meant maliciously. Still, the office of the President - even when many do not like the person in it - should be respected. I doubt this was done disrespectfully, but I know it came across that way. Tis why I have not voted. I would not ever hope for the death of another human unless in combat, and to someone who has earned the office of POTUS (though I disagree with him on numerous levels) I would hope that we as a country and a people would find ways to enact positive change during his tenure - as well as choosing another direction in 4 years. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

11-17-08, 01:00 AM	#29
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I believe that he will make it through his first term and depending on how he goes, a second term. __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"