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kentona

#681 February 08, 2008, 03:22:45 pm

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Quote from: Xeno|Soft on February 07, 2008, 10:49:09 pm

You don't live in America right Omega? I wanted to note that I find it cool that people like you are very interested in this, if other people have the same level of interest in other countries as you seem to demonstrate it really just proves that it's not only america that wants a better goverment, but the world wants america to get their shit together, too.

Damn straight we do!

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dada

#682 February 08, 2008, 04:53:32 pm

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Quote from: kentona on February 08, 2008, 03:22:45 pm

Damn straight we do!

*emphasis*

And next time you decide to cook dinner, don't make Europe do the washing up.

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parasun

#683 February 08, 2008, 04:59:51 pm

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It isn't clear to me as to who actually has more delegates. Why does every website I go to say different? Some say Clinton, some say Obama. I didn't think the delegates were something that was open to very much interpretation.

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Cho

#684 February 08, 2008, 05:05:48 pm

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There is more to socialism than just that, you know.

Well, actually, I was referencing the fact that the American Socialist Party was founded in like, 1901.
(But I also think Socialism is a pretty terrible form of government)

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The Truth

#685 February 08, 2008, 07:23:26 pm

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Quote from: Cho on February 08, 2008, 05:05:48 pm

Well, actually, I was referencing the fact that the American Socialist Party was founded in like, 1901.
(But I also think Socialism is a pretty terrible form of government)

Yes, and it was broken up in the 70's and split into two groups that are much more radical.

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i'm not one of those HEH FLIP FLOPPER faggots or anything but since when were you even remotely socialist? what made you decide to flip your political opinions? (not trying to be a dick i'm genuinely curious)

I'm pretty sure you can't take anything I said as a 17-18 year old idiot who knew nothing about politics or life for that matter seriously.

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Ryan

#686 February 08, 2008, 07:36:41 pm

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http://dailykos.com/storyonly/2008/2/8/91557/31057/993/452583

recent polls by SurveyUSA (Highly reliable, probably the most reliable poll so far) has Obama up 59-37 in Virginia. The Clinton campaign has called Virginia a "must win" state so this is interesting shit!

also

Quote from: Tim Kaine

Virginia Governor Tim Kaine, an early supporter of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, told the News-Press in Richmond last week that he felt Obama, if nominated, "would be well served" by selecting Virginia's junior U.S. Sen. Jim Webb as his running mate.

[...]

"I think he should choose someone who is strong in foreign policy and defense issues," he said. He then went on to drop the name of Sen. Webb.

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Dale Gobbler

#687 February 08, 2008, 08:04:21 pm

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Romney dropped out

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Oh god, McCain is leaps and bounds ahead for the Republicans.

Between McCain, Obama, and Clinton. Obama Ftw.

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Fire Mage

#688 February 08, 2008, 08:07:23 pm

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It's going to be McCain versu Clinton/Obama. I want Obama to win, but I can't vote yet.

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Cho

#689 February 08, 2008, 08:45:08 pm

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Yes, and it was broken up in the 70's and split into two groups that are much more radical.

I'd only say the old party was less radical because they were even less organized and united than the current Democratic party. If they actually had their shit together, they would have been Kooky McRadicalCommies.

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Between McCain, Obama, and Clinton. Obama Ftw.

I agree. Obama is an honest politician who will deliver on all of his promises, unlike that evil Clinton who will lie, cheat, steal and assassinate anyone who gets in her way. CHANGE. McCain is a warmonger and is old, therefore he is unfit.

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Highly reliable, probably the most reliable poll so far

I've noticed that polls are considered more reliable when they say what people want them to.

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Ryan

#690 February 09, 2008, 03:24:12 pm

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Ron Paul "scaling back" his presidential run:

Quote from: Politico

Ron Paul appears to have had a Dennis Kucinich moment.

Just as the liberal Ohio congressman realized last month that his long-shot presidential campaign was imperiling his prospects for keeping his House seat, Paul appears to be choosing the comfort of incumbency over a continued effort to win a nomination that he has virtually no shot at capturing.

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I've noticed that polls are considered more reliable when they say what people want them to.

actually SurveyUSA was one of the few polls still showing Clinton winning California, and has generally been correct throughout the primary season. SUSA got every single Super Tuesday state correct. sorry!

Last Edit: February 09, 2008, 03:34:44 pm by Ryan

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dada

#691 February 09, 2008, 03:54:05 pm

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Quote from: Ryan on February 09, 2008, 03:24:12 pm

Ron Paul "scaling back" his presidential run:

They should disallow commentary on that site. It immediately became apparent that their site is home to the political unsavory by looking at the people saying things like "a noble effort which will likely have an impact on the future of the GOP" and "Ron Paul defeated every other candidate in the presidential primary somewhere". They also accused the blog of being part of the conspiracy to prevent Ron Paul from getting media coverage. Then again, that's normal; wherever there's Ron Paul news, there are zealous fans waiting to pounce right onto it. It's their compensation which reassures us that Ron Paul was never more than an ant that tried to be an elephant.

He only quit a race that he could never win to begin with. I can only hope that the hype will disappear now. Who knows, maybe people will realize that they were supporting an anti-semitic racist sometime in the future, too.

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Ryan

#692 February 09, 2008, 04:01:38 pm

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Ron Paul spoke at Liberty University (Jerry Falwell's college that is like 5 minutes from my house) yesterday. His crazy supporters also drove around my neighborhood and stuck signs and posters EVERYWHERE.

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Ryan

#693 February 10, 2008, 01:20:17 am

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Washington Caucus results (27% Reporting):

Obama 66.3%
Clinton 32.41%

Nebraska caucus results (73% reporting):

Obama 69.10%
Clinton 30.85%

edit: nbc called Nebraska for Obama

Last Edit: February 10, 2008, 01:22:52 am by Ryan

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Sarhan

#694 February 10, 2008, 01:28:39 am

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Haha...yes. Man, as much as I wanted Obama to win, I still had my doubts, but everything that's happened since Super Tuesday made me think he could pull it off.

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Saleop

#695 February 10, 2008, 01:44:40 am

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washington projected for obama....

history....... is being made.

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Mongoloid

#696 February 10, 2008, 01:52:54 am

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I'm not surprised at all by Obama taking Nebraska. Aside from the old people, I've noticed that aside from the elderly, Clinton supporters are very few around here.

It is funny though, the grammas and granpas keep telling me "Obama only stands a chance because he's winning the young people."
lol as if we weren't going to run the country in a decade or so.

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lampshade

#697 February 10, 2008, 03:10:23 am

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Obama completes the sweep:

Projected to win Washington, Nebraska, and finally louisiana.

Winning close to 70% of the votes in the former two states

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Saleop

#698 February 10, 2008, 03:14:37 am

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Quote from: crushed by a CaRRot CuSine on February 06, 2008, 08:54:01 pm

superdelegates are not committed btw until the final conference, where they go with the popular vote winner usually so.

Is this true? If so, why does CNN count the superdelegates? Are you sure this is true?

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Sarhan

#699 February 10, 2008, 03:16:34 am

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Quote from: Kaptainkranium on February 10, 2008, 03:10:23 am

Obama completes the sweep:

Projected to win Washington, Nebraska, and finally louisiana.

Winning close to 70% of the votes in the former two states

Eat it, Clinton. Eat it and like it.

Man, I'm excited. Does anybody have the up-to-date delegate count?

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Ryan

#700 February 10, 2008, 03:17:43 am

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Quote from: Saleop on February 10, 2008, 03:14:37 am

Is this true? If so, why does CNN count the superdelegates? Are you sure this is true?

many of them committed to clinton when she was "inevitable"

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