8 DAYS TO DECIDE: Both Parties Predict Control of House

AVGWarhawk · 10-25-10, 11:34 AM

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I also predict that whoever wins, WE lose.

SteamWake · 10-25-10, 12:44 PM

Anything that places a speed bump on the raceway to socialisim is a 'win' as far as I'm concerned.

Not so much team R vs team D but rather a re-establishment of common sense and accountability. In other words a move towards conservatisim.

I guess I'm a little more optimistic than you guys and hope for the best.

Bubblehead1980 · 10-25-10, 02:28 PM

Senate is a toss up, House will go Republican.Obama will not move to the center, too much of an ideologue and even if he did, people won't forget so easy with him.

Best case they take control of both houses so they can cut funding for obamacare while the case for repeal is making it's way through the courts.They can make sure things like cap and trade do not become law.They can stop the lavish spending and express lane towards socialism. Basically, Obama will not have a blank check anymore. Hopefully GOP will launch some investigations into Obama, which is absolutely what needs to happen.

GOP only takes the house and picks up Senate seats, well that will be nice too, will take away their majority and the so called "moderate Republicans" who are left who have to run for election in 2012 have been put on notice by voters, so they will be less likely to vote for the not so american policies pushed by Dems.

However it works out, it'll bring back some balance and take away Barry's free reign he has enjoyed for two years.

Takeda Shingen · 10-25-10, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Anything that places a speed bump on the raceway to socialisim is a 'win' as far as I'm concerned.

Not so much team R vs team D but rather a re-establishment of common sense and accountability. In other words a move towards conservatisim.

I guess I'm a little more optimistic than you guys and hope for the best.

If it were only a move towards conservatism, but it isn't. Rather, it is a move back to Republican Neo-Conservatism. We've been seeing it since 1994, and it is something I have a hard time being optimistic about.

The Neo-Cons were firmly rejected by the voters two years ago, and rightfully so. However, due to our crappy two-party system, the alternative was to vote for their opposites, the Progressives. Since they have faired no better during their tenures, they will be voted out and replaced, again, by the Neo-Cons. Until viable choices are available as third, fourth and fifth parties, America will continue to be on a treadmill. Hardly anything worth being excited about. As krashkart said, we can at least be thankful that those ads will disappear.

SteamWake · 10-26-10, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

The Neo-Cons were firmly rejected by the voters two years ago, and rightfully so.

I dont believe that. I believe a 'rock star' got elected.

That and the palpable hatred for Bush.

Takeda Shingen · 10-26-10, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

I dont believe that. I believe a 'rock star' got elected.

That and the palpable hatred for Bush.

So the banishment of the Republican Party had nothing to do with their policies and political philosophy, but the impending loss of the Democratic Party has everything to do with their's. That's some odd logic.

SteamWake · 10-26-10, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

So the banishment of the Republican Party had nothing to do with their policies and political philosophy, but the impending loss of the Democratic Party has everything to do with their's. That's some odd logic.

Its simple... buyers remorse.

This isnt the change they were hoping for.

Takeda Shingen · 10-26-10, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its simple... buyers remorse.

This isnt the change they were hoping for.

Okay. Same for the Neo-Cons. What's the point?

Bubblehead1980 · 10-26-10, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Its simple... buyers remorse.

This isnt the change they were hoping for.

Unlike many in my age group I did not get caught up in "Obamamania" because after reading his books and looking into his backround as much as possible, in addition to listening to his speeches, I knew he was full of bs.I tried to tell people but they would not listen.Now many of those same people have admitted I was correct.

Sad thing is, sometimes our country as a whole has to learn the hard way.2012 is around the corner though and perhaps can redeem ourselves.

Bilge_Rat · 10-26-10, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

This isnt the change they were hoping for.

what did voters expect?

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10-25-10, 02:28 PM	#3
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,103 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Senate is a toss up, House will go Republican.Obama will not move to the center, too much of an ideologue and even if he did, people won't forget so easy with him. Best case they take control of both houses so they can cut funding for obamacare while the case for repeal is making it's way through the courts.They can make sure things like cap and trade do not become law.They can stop the lavish spending and express lane towards socialism. Basically, Obama will not have a blank check anymore. Hopefully GOP will launch some investigations into Obama, which is absolutely what needs to happen. GOP only takes the house and picks up Senate seats, well that will be nice too, will take away their majority and the so called "moderate Republicans" who are left who have to run for election in 2012 have been put on notice by voters, so they will be less likely to vote for the not so american policies pushed by Dems. However it works out, it'll bring back some balance and take away Barry's free reign he has enjoyed for two years.