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Saleop

#701 February 10, 2008, 03:20:36 am

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Quote from: Ryan on February 10, 2008, 03:17:43 am

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

I see. So do superdelegates not matter at all then?

Why do we even have superdelegates? their existance seems retarded

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Cho

#702 February 10, 2008, 03:32:18 am

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Quote from: Ryan on February 10, 2008, 03:17:43 am

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

And the other two are Bill and Hillary

Quote from: Saleop on February 10, 2008, 03:20:36 am

Why do we even have superdelegates? their existence seems retarded

Well, the thing you have to understand is that the Democratic party? They pretty much have no clue what they're doing. I mean, the only thing they really do a good job of is sabotaging themselves. I mean, the 2004 Election? That should have been a SURE thing, and yet, look how it turned out. Other than that, they pretty much run around like chickens with their heads cut off. Ergo, Super Delegates.

Their general disorganization may not be such a problem now that the Bush administration has irreversibly damaged the Republican party.

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Ryan

#703 February 10, 2008, 03:34:28 am

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super delegates are there to prevent clusterfucks. many of them are elected officials and members of the DNC

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The Truth

#704 February 10, 2008, 07:30:58 am

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Quote from: Cho on February 10, 2008, 03:32:18 am

And the other two are Bill and Hillary

Well, the thing you have to understand is that the Democratic party? They pretty much have no clue what they're doing. I mean, the only thing they really do a good job of is sabotaging themselves. I mean, the 2004 Election? That should have been a SURE thing, and yet, look how it turned out. Other than that, they pretty much run around like chickens with their heads cut off. Ergo, Super Delegates.

Their general disorganization may not be such a problem now that the Bush administration has irreversibly damaged the Republican party.

They are there so the democratic party has SOME say in who they elect as their representative.

We're not voting for a public office for them, we're voting to see who will represent that party in the election.

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dada

#705 February 10, 2008, 08:54:08 am

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I didn't know the voting would take place today! I forgot to record CNN. Oh well.

EDIT: I'm sure most people have seen this one by now, but still:

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Did Steel suddenly turn black?

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RPGoddess

#706 February 10, 2008, 01:05:43 pm

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Best quote ever:

"I know the pundits, and I know what they say: The math doesn't work out," Huckabee said Saturday morning at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington. "Well, I didn't major in math, I majored in miracles. And I still believe in those, too."

People still want this idiot to be president? Jesus.

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Just watched Dada's video. AWESOME. I actually hadn't seen that yet. Reporter looks to find stupid political follower, and finds someone actually informed and smart! How about we elect that man for president?

Last Edit: February 10, 2008, 01:10:39 pm by RPGoddess

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Cho

#707 February 10, 2008, 04:52:27 pm

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They are there so the democratic party has SOME say in who they elect as their representative.

And they ended up with Kerry in 2004. And currently, most are pledged to Clinton. Yeah, Super Delegates are working out REALLY well for them.

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dada

#708 February 10, 2008, 05:05:04 pm

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Quote from: RPGoddess on February 10, 2008, 01:05:43 pm

Just watched Dada's video. AWESOME. I actually hadn't seen that yet. Reporter looks to find stupid political follower, and finds someone actually informed and smart! How about we elect that man for president?

I'm sure he'd fare better than Huckabee! Actually, that quote about believing in miracles is pretty hilarious. (Too bad he's serious.)

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Artis Leon Ivey Jr

#709 February 10, 2008, 05:21:06 pm

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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?

yes, it's true. what they do is vote for the "inevitable" candidate. so what CNN does is CALL them. each one. and then they say I'M THINKING HILLARY, and she "gets" that delegates vote, but if the balance shifts (a real possibility) they will vote for Obama.

also that reporter is so dumb ahaahah.

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Lars

#710 February 10, 2008, 06:41:21 pm

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that interview seems kind of set up....................... staged, even...

Last Edit: February 10, 2008, 06:46:17 pm by Lars

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ase

#711 February 10, 2008, 07:31:26 pm

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yeah that reporter fucking bugged the shit out me!

HEALTH INSURANCE??
HOW IS IT BETTER
WHY DO YOU KNOW THIS
ARE YOU SURE ABOUT THAT

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Neophyte

#712 February 10, 2008, 07:33:41 pm

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Haha, I loved that video. Even though the interviewer was being hard on all of the people he interviewed(he also interviewed the Hillary supporters), I think this guy easily had the most knowledge about everything.
DON'T SLEEP GUYS.

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Xeno|Soft

#713 February 10, 2008, 07:35:25 pm

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Yeah, he was trying to make him look stupid, but I guess people are..smart ..who knew.

But think about it...sports fans may LOOK stupid(lol), but if you grill a fan who fucking goes to a rally about the team he is rallying for I'm pretty sure he can give all the stats of everyplayer of his team in great detail.

I would also expect it for someone who goes out to a rally for Obama..as weird of an analogy it may seem, its true ...I guess.

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Wash Cycle

#714 February 10, 2008, 07:40:00 pm

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Quote from: konix on February 10, 2008, 07:29:54 pm

yeah, maybe I'm just too cynical but I find it impossible to believe that the average voter is THAT well informed. That's either a one in a million shot or it's staged. I also found it strange how the reporter was really grilling the fuck out of the guy in the beginning. It sounded more like a police interrogation than a casual interview.

it is impossible that your average voter is that well informed

most people are just like yeah universal health care its a good idea because then everybody gets it amirite?

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#715 February 10, 2008, 08:13:07 pm

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That’s right, you have the young gaming with the old(er), white people gaming with black people, men and women, Asian countries gaming with the EU, North Americans gaming with South Americans. Much like world sporting events like the Wolrd Cup, or the Olympics will bring together different nations in friendly competition, (note the recent Asian Cup; Iraq vs. Saudi Arabia, no violence there) we come together. The differences being, we are not divided by our nationalities and we do it 24-7, and on a personal level.

We are a community without borders and without colours, the spirit and diversity of the gaming community is one that should be looked up to, a spirit and diversity other groups should strive toward.

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Mongoloid

#716 February 10, 2008, 08:22:48 pm

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Huckabee just got my vote.

But from what I've seen this weekend, Obama is down by 60 delegates now?

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dada

#717 February 10, 2008, 08:52:59 pm

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Quote from: benjamin franklin on February 10, 2008, 08:13:07 pm

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Liar.

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#718 February 10, 2008, 09:07:42 pm

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... interestingly enough it just started working again.

I have no idea what happened.

That’s right, you have the young gaming with the old(er), white people gaming with black people, men and women, Asian countries gaming with the EU, North Americans gaming with South Americans. Much like world sporting events like the Wolrd Cup, or the Olympics will bring together different nations in friendly competition, (note the recent Asian Cup; Iraq vs. Saudi Arabia, no violence there) we come together. The differences being, we are not divided by our nationalities and we do it 24-7, and on a personal level.

We are a community without borders and without colours, the spirit and diversity of the gaming community is one that should be looked up to, a spirit and diversity other groups should strive toward.

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dada

#719 February 10, 2008, 09:48:59 pm

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Quote from: benjamin franklin on February 10, 2008, 09:07:42 pm

I have no idea what happened.

Stop smoking weed l mao

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid353515028?bctid=416343938

Here's an interesting video of Obama discussing religion and the government. It's especially interesting to those who have gotten tired of all the "yes we can" shouting and want to see something substantial.

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ase

#720 February 10, 2008, 11:56:24 pm

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NBC projects Obama will win Maine caucuses
With 59 percent of votes counted, he had 57 percent to Clinton's 42 percent

f...fuck yea weekend sweep

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