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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: paddymac Date: 08 Nov 00 - 11:11 AM Well, gang, it appears that the correct answer to the question is: "NOBODY WILL WIN IT ON TUESDAY". It is likely to be a few days before Florida's count is officially determined. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Snuffy Date: 08 Nov 00 - 08:41 AM My newspaper this morning has the following quotes: If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." "I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." And it says they were made by Gore!! Perhaps we'll hear later that they were said by Hilary Clinton, or Mel Carnahan or the Pope or Bob Dylan |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Ebbie Date: 07 Nov 00 - 07:49 PM Jeri- very interesting. As you can see by the botched post I cut and pasted something I was sent. Sounds like someone is getting double mileage out of idiocies! If those two ran for office together, would the slogan be "Under every Bush is a Quayle"? Or 'Every Quayle needs a Bush"? Ebbie |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Jeri Date: 07 Nov 00 - 12:52 PM J. Danforth Quayle said: "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure." "I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future." "I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change." (May 2, 89.) "One word sums up probably the responsibility of any Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." (Dec 6 89) Now this could be a case of simple misattribution or - and this is scary - is Bush stealing lines from Dan Quayle?!?! I have done my civic duty and fought through the ravening horde of about 15 people to vote. (Well, I think we only have about 3,000 residents.) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: harpmolly Date: 07 Nov 00 - 12:39 PM I say we put them all on Pulau Tiga for a month. WITH Richard *snicker* And maybe Susan, just for good measure. Whichever one of them manages to withstand that sort of torture deserves to be president. ;) Mollificent (aka post-Survivor withdrawal poster child) |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Greg F. Date: 07 Nov 00 - 12:39 PM Its not his feet I'm concerned with!- but I guess that's preferable to the future being better yesterday, Ebbie. Though I'm not certain... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Ebbie Date: 07 Nov 00 - 12:26 PM AND THEN HE SAID.......... > > "If we don't succeed, we run the risk of > failure." George W. Bush, Jr. > > "Republicans understand the importance of bondage > between a mother and child." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr. > > "Welcome to Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr. > > "Mars is essentially in the same orbit...Mars is > somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is > very > important. We have seen pictures where there are > canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, > that > means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can > breathe." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 8/11/94 > > "The Holocaust was an obscene period in our > nation's history. I mean in this century's history. > But we all lived in this century. I didn't live in > this century." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 9/15/95 > > "I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward > more freedom and democracy - but that could > change." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 5/22/98 > > "One word sums up probably the responsibility of > any > Governor, and that one word is 'to be prepared'." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 12/6/93 > > "Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr., 11/30/96 > > "I have made good judgments in the past. I have > made > good judgments in the future." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr. > > "The future will be better tomorrow." > ...Governor George W. Bush, Jr. Not too fast on his feet, is he. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: CarolC Date: 07 Nov 00 - 12:15 PM Well, I just did my civic duty, and it really felt good. I haven't had such a good time since the first and second times I voted for Bill Clinton. Carol |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Bill D Date: 07 Nov 00 - 11:24 AM does this 'truckerdave' ever drive into Glen Echo park? |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: GUEST,truckerdave Date: 07 Nov 00 - 11:18 AM In this race between tweedledee and tweedledum I'll take Bush by 7 points. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Troll Date: 07 Nov 00 - 10:32 AM How about we put all the candidates in the woods -someplace dark and swampy- with a gun and whoever survives, wins. It would be cheap (ammo is not expensive) and it would cut down on the number of politicians, which is always a good thing. troll....only half joking |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Jim the Bart Date: 07 Nov 00 - 10:14 AM We may disagree about who's approach to governing is most effective but we don't have to be enemies. And I thought that was what all these discussions were supposed to be about. Not unsubstantiated allegations. Not personal attacks (particularly on each other). Not about name calling and empty rhetoric. But there I go, preaching just like my candidate (but please don't call me Al). I made my prediction after the last debate; I said it would be Gore unless there was some kind of surprise. I know the OUI was considered surprising to some, but I don't think it moved anyone out of one column and into another. I still believe that a majority or the undecideds will decide not to change things and pick Gore. There are two things that I find interesting about this election. If you compare candidates from this election and the last, it's pretty clear that Bob Dole was more qualified than George W. and Bill Clinton has more negative baggage than Al G. So, if the Dem candidate is better this election than last and if the Repub is worse this time than last, and the Dems won big last time, why. . .??? I don't understand how this election could be in doubt. #2 (pun intended)For the past couple elections, it's been the democrats who have had to hold their nose and vote for their man. This year it's the Republicans. We need to find a better way to pick our leaders. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Dave the Gnome Date: 07 Nov 00 - 07:48 AM Huh? What? Is something happening in the USA then? How are us English supposed to know what happens over there when there is never a mention of American politics on any of the news channels.... ;-) Dave the uninformed Why do they call you that then? I dunno! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Troll Date: 07 Nov 00 - 01:18 AM Sorry, Doug, but I played a Democrat fund raiser. I'm the music whore;you pay, I play. troll |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: DougR Date: 07 Nov 00 - 01:14 AM Geeze, Mick! You perform for Republicans? You take money from the enemy? As Ebbie said to me in this or another thread, "I'm disappointed with you!" :>) DougR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Big Mick Date: 06 Nov 00 - 11:26 PM PM me your email and I will find out where and we can work it out. Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Lepus Rex Date: 06 Nov 00 - 11:15 PM Oh, drat, you deny it! You wouldn't lie to me, would you? Nah. But what's with following me around, Stalk-ley? You take care now. :) ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: GUEST,Stackley Date: 06 Nov 00 - 11:11 PM Nice guess there, Emperor Lagamorph, but WRONG. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Lepus Rex Date: 06 Nov 00 - 11:05 PM Oh, cool, I want one! You don't know where one could be bought, do you, Mick? ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Big Mick Date: 06 Nov 00 - 11:03 PM In fact they do sell shirts with that saying on them................hahahahahah..............I wear one whenever I am playing for a particularly conservative and US Republican audience. Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Murray MacLeod Date: 06 Nov 00 - 10:41 PM Does anyone know the statistics regarding how many vice-presidents running for the big one have been defeated ? (I don't know, I want somebody to tell me) Murray |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Lepus Rex Date: 06 Nov 00 - 07:53 PM That 'Irish Republican' saying rules, Mick. Tehy sell shirts with that on it? :) ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: DougR Date: 06 Nov 00 - 07:48 PM Well, you Gore supporters should feel a bit better now. The polls seem to be giving Gore the edge now. Mick, I'm with you (not politically of course). I'll just be glad when the election is history, regardless of who wins. DougR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Snuffy Date: 06 Nov 00 - 07:42 PM What's the point in predictions? If you're wrong - you look a fool If you're right - so what? Take the long-term view - I'll know on Wednesday, and I'll know for the rest of my life. I don't have to like it, but I'll know. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: catspaw49 Date: 06 Nov 00 - 07:21 PM Yeah......I think we need a new thread for tomorrow for the Mudcat analysts......"US ELECTIONS-Mudcat Talking Heads Analysis" Spaw |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: GUEST,Big Mick Date: 06 Nov 00 - 07:13 PM How it will go??...................Oh well, what the hell. I have been dead in this since last December so here is my prediction. It is so razor thin, but I will tell you what I think. By my count Gore has 168 electoral votes sown up, Bush has 205. Among the tossup states I believe my guy will win Arkansas (squeeker), Florida (what a surprise!!), Iowa, Michigan (how could he lose with the brainpower he has here....LOL), Minnesota, Missouri (Carnahan factor), New Hampshire, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Washington, and Wisconsin. This will put him at 302 electoral votes. There are a couple of them there that others don't agree with me on, but let's see what happens. And remember folks, The Only Good Republican is an Irish Republican LOL Die is cast, work is done, what will be will be. I am tired and glad it is over. See ya tomorrow. Mick |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: GUEST,BelmontBlvd Date: 06 Nov 00 - 06:25 PM A vote for Nader is a vote for bush, ha ha! Sooooo... Vote for Nader!!!!!!!!! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: flattop Date: 06 Nov 00 - 05:35 PM If this thread is an indication of how American voters feel, whoever wins may perform above most peoples' expectations. I hope so. I hope that Americans get a better president than they expect. Being born rich, having a concern about the companies that fuel the economy, having previous experience in government, these things don't make candidates worse humans than you or I. Well I can't speak for you but… We have several decent leaders in the upcoming Canadian federal election. Even the right wing bastard seems like a reasonable enough fellow. Our previous leader may have told a few lies but he's a hoot, loud and folksy, like Chuck and Sandytoes, although I don't think Chuck and Sandytoes tell lies. Our left wing party is lead by a woman born into a rich family. She seems to be genuinely interested in people. Her biggest problem is that she is too nice so voters don't take her seriously. A fourth party is lead by a right wing nice guy. His party was once one of the top two parties in Canada but now he has it on its death bed. He's been around Canadian politics for a long time and, in my mind, he has consistently been a loser. He probably represents Canadians better than the other leaders, since we are a country of losers, but most of us don't want to admit that in a voting booth. We'd rather pretend that we a bright and sophisticated and suave and superior to most of the folks who run for office. John Travolta told Rob Reiner something like, 'When we were good we were never as good as they though we were and when we were bad we were never as bad as they thought we were.' We might keep that in mind when we cut up those people with enough public spirit to represent the wild and outrageous views of their constituents. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: mmm Date: 06 Nov 00 - 03:34 PM Who will win? the jack-ass in the nearest field ! oops i guess that would be Bush and Gore lol mmm |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: InOBU Date: 06 Nov 00 - 03:25 PM McGrath: The 20 year rule held. Regan was brain dead in office. Cheers, Larry. PS, the rich fat cats will win. Everyone else will loose, but we will loose less if Gore wins. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: DougR Date: 06 Nov 00 - 02:21 PM And I predict (if my prediction is correct about the election) that you, Mousethief/Alex, will find yourself, again, among the minority four years from now. DougR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: M. Ted (inactive) Date: 06 Nov 00 - 01:18 PM Alex, It's the damnest thing, isn't it? So many of our presidents appear to have been elected without having one single person vote for them! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: annamill Date: 06 Nov 00 - 01:06 PM I haven't read all the threads, and I don't know who will win. I only know who will lose! Us! Love, annamill |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Little Hawk Date: 06 Nov 00 - 12:50 PM A front man for the Machine will win. His name will be either Bush or Gore. The public will lose for 4 more years. And a bemused world will watch it all unfold. Sorry, but that's the gist of it... |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: mousethief Date: 06 Nov 00 - 12:37 PM I predict Bush will win. I predict in 4 years there will not be anybody willing to admit they voted for him.
Alex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Whistle Stop Date: 06 Nov 00 - 12:30 PM For the past year I've been predicting that Bush will take it. I stand by that prediction, even though I'll be voting for Gore. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: thosp Date: 05 Nov 00 - 02:30 PM corporate interests |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Greg F. Date: 05 Nov 00 - 02:07 PM What I find interesting are the Zogby & other polls that have shown for months and still show that over two-thirds of the American electorate categorically opposes the planks- individually or collectively- in the Republican platform. Yet the race is still 50/50? I fear we will be waking Wednesday to a Pres. Dubya as long as the voters can be this mindless & see no connection between Dubya & his party's agenda. Hope I'm wrong, tho- Greg |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Lepus Rex Date: 05 Nov 00 - 02:07 PM RALPH NADER!!! Just kidding. Something like 2 years ago, I predicted that Bush would win, so I'll stick by that. ---Lepus Rex |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: M. Ted (inactive) Date: 05 Nov 00 - 01:58 PM Before I predict, let me say a few things-First, it didn't take a rocket scientist to pick the last election--and, for all of you who comment on the fact that we have two rich boys to chose from, don't forget that last time, we had two poor boys to choose from-- Next, GW's only claim to fame is that he is the son of a president that we voted out of office, he has no major issues, and the economy is great--Gore has made no major mistakes, and there is no Willie Horton ad (GW, incidentally, was the driving force behind that) Pretend that you never heard word one about any polls, who would you pick? And remember that the only polls that count are the ones where people vote-- All that said, I pick Gore--and by a surprising margin--(Bush may fall as low as 37%, which is the magic number that Bush Sr. hit(if I remember correctly) and Bob Dole (the only presidential candidate to publically acknowledge what most of us suspected--that Republicans can't get it up), and corresponds to the approximate percentage of registered Republicans-- California will go Gore--forget that Bush spent 5 million on TV ads, remember Michael Huffington! Florida will go Gore, as will Michigan and PA-- Ralph Nader will fall way short of his 5%,(I say about 2%), but the Green Party will elect a number of local candidates, most noteably in DC, which will make DC statehood a hot issue-- After this, the crystal is dark again--
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: DougR Date: 05 Nov 00 - 01:58 PM Jed: I almost (but not really) wish Gore would win so those of us who support Bush wouldn't have to put up with the weeping and wailing and the gnashing of teeth on Wednesday morning. DougR |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: JamesJim Date: 05 Nov 00 - 01:22 PM An American will win this election. A patriot. But mostly, the American people will win. We live in a great country folks! No matter who wins, the "fore"thought of our forefathers will protect us all, and, makes this a great land in which to live. I'M PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN(even if we are called "ugly" by some). Jim |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 00 - 01:08 PM Jed, the poll I heard this morning said they are basically even. I still say it is too close for me to even make a guess. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: JedMarum Date: 05 Nov 00 - 11:53 AM For most recent accuracy, the Portrait of America (Rasmussen Research) poll has been the most accurate predicter of results. They apparently hit the last election, and the primaries right on target ... for what that's worth. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: JedMarum Date: 05 Nov 00 - 11:21 AM Well, still not many real predictions, LEJ, Doug, Ebbie and DB (DB 'a c**t hair' - what the hell is that, or do I even want to know). So, I looked in at the top three polls this morning:
** Zogby (MSNBC/Reuters is a popular opinion poll) says Bush 46 and Gore 44 |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Alice Date: 05 Nov 00 - 11:12 AM I feel like watching the campaign is like watching the tv series called "Survivor". "strategy game" |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Susan from California Date: 05 Nov 00 - 11:08 AM I'm afraid that W will. |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: Naemanson Date: 05 Nov 00 - 10:09 AM Kat - Actually it will be everyone in a tie but the winner will be the one who is smiling. Don'cha get tired of that uniform they all wear? Jacket, Tie, etc. Gern - you hit the nail right on the head! |
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 05 Nov 00 - 10:05 AM "I know y'all elected Reagan, but nobody makes the same mistake twice, do they? " Oh yes they do. They elected Reagan a second time as well. (And Maggie Thatcher got back three times!)
Anyway, it's bound to be some American...
But I'd just love to see the winner walk up to the mike when the results have been declared, and he says "Fooled ya, didn't I?"
Whatever happens, remember the 20 year rule means that one that gets elected this time is due to die in office (well Regan technically didn't...)
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Subject: RE: BS: Who will win presidency on Tuesday? From: bob schwarer Date: 05 Nov 00 - 10:01 AM Our local newspaper, part of the New York Times family, has endorsed Mr. Bush. What do they know that they are withholding from the unwashed masses? Generally the are like Siamese twins with any democrat. Bob S. |