BS: Groan...another US Presidential election

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 08:40 PM

$40 billion is only about $300 per vote. Greases the economy a little bit. So what?

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Janie
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 08:36 PM

As I listen to the sound bites and spin, I often ask myself - how mindless do they think we are? Then, as I listen to the polling numbers in reaction and the interviews with "the person on the street" I realize how lazy and thoughtless and easily manipulated John and Jane Q. Public really are. (regardless of their main political paradigm.)

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Little Hawk
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 06:19 PM

I think it'll buy more of the same.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Donuel
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 05:16 PM

Aren't you the least bit curious to find out what 40 billion dollars (of which only 10% is traceable) will buy this election cycle?

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 05:03 PM

The least funny one is Romney and he chases issues around like a kitten chasing a string.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 04:50 PM

Yup the suffering starts in this country also ... Hopefully one of them does something to make us laugh as Spaw says , otherwise it will be a long haul to endure

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 04:14 PM

I watched the Iowa caucus extensive reporting by Kattie Kay on the BBC. She was all excited about that non-event; but she didn't know the difference between a caucus and a primary, and seemed to imply that the result here was all that was needed to give Romney the nomination at the Convention. Amusing!

As I noted elsewhere, some 100,000 balloted, but in an election, Iowans cast some 1.5 million votes. The Ambrose Bierce definition of an Elector (voter) as given above by 999 is apt. Those few caucusnuts determine Iowans vote in the Republican Convention.

Agree with catspaw, but the KlownKar really was loaded with Asylum escapees.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Ebbie
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 03:53 PM

I actually enjoy the process; well, I can't really say 'enjoy', but I do find it interesting, if only for the flabbergasting aspects.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: gnu
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 02:34 PM

As said on previous threads... there oughta be a law! In Canuckville, it's 6 weeks (although that has lately been subverted by negative ads in advance of an election call). Of course, in the US it would have to be longer but it's ridiculous in it's length and moreso in the way it's done. Then again, the US can't even convert to the System International for weights and measures so I suppose changing the electoral systems rules ain't gonna happen any time soon.

Sorry if that pisses anyone off. Just the way I see it.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 12:54 PM

Unfortunately I'm not allowed to vote!

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Little Hawk
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 12:41 PM

Horrifying, isn't it? Well, try to look on the humorous side of it, I guess. I thank God I am not obliged to choose between the Democrats and the Republicans at election time!

This time, strike a blow for freedom! Vote for Chongo and the APP. Put a REAL chimp in the White House.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: GUEST,999
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 10:33 AM

You can now be arrested for saying that, Rap.

Omerta, capiche?

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Rapparee
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 10:30 AM

If you think it's bad in the UK, you oughta live in the US.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Musket
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 09:22 AM

Look on the bright side. Here in The UK, it used to be important to see who had most world influence, (traditionally, the tenant of The White House) so we took a passing interest.

In terms of world super powers and influence, I suppose we should at least get to know the name of China's President, even if we 1) have contempt for his regime and b) have even more contempt for those who court his money, hence giving respectability to their experiment with state capitalism.

There, that's my "some of my best friends are socialists" rant of the day done. Now back to feeding mammon.

(Out of interest, will he have a clear victory or has The Republican Party found someone yet who doesn't go to tea parties and might just be electable?)

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: GUEST,Wesley S
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 09:18 AM

I'm luckier than most folks. My TV has an off switch and when the election news gets to be too much for me I use it. Sometimes I even change the channel.

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: GUEST,999
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 09:11 AM

"If we would learn what the human race really is at bottom, we need only observe it in election times."

Mark Twain


"ELECTOR, n. One who enjoys the sacred privilege of voting for the man of another man's choice."

Ambrose Bierce

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 08:58 AM

Grrrr-r-r-r-o-o-o-o-o-a-a-a-a-n-n-n-n-nnnnnn!

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: catspaw49
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 08:55 AM

Y'all have already missed the Iowa Caucus where we were treated to the great Circus Debates. The Klown Kar would pull up and this shitload of clowns would emerge and say some really funny stuff. Really!


Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: number 6
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 07:40 AM

I agree ..... it's about as boring, stupid, and honest as a season of American Idol and it has the same hyped up, over produced drama.

biLL

Subject: BS: Groan...another US Presidential election
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 06 Jan 12 - 07:14 AM

Here in the UK the news coverage has already begun. Only another 11 months to endure...