Vote Nader hypothetical person who hasn't voted yet.
I'm surprised Nader isn't doing better than he is. I mean, he's been running for, what, four elections? Five elections? He's got to know what to do by now.
I disagree. We're seeing the old McCain starting to come back, the McCain who had great respect by both parties. Now that he doesn't have to pander to the religious right, he can show his true colours again.
The speech was heartfelt, and despite myself hating the way he ran much of his campaign, I do respect him for that.
My parents called, and they held the phone up to the TV so I could listen to McCain's speech. It almost put a tear to my eye; he sounded very gracious.
McCain's a good guy. The problem was the religious right that he had to pander to.
I agree completely with Night Lord. I remember thinking at the beginning of the primaries "If any of these Republican candidates win, I hope it's McCain. He's the most moderate and sensible of the group." Then we saw this complete reversal, with him saying he wants to double Guantanamo in a Republican debate (I'm pretty sure that was him), and just becoming this angry old man. I hope we can see him return to how he was.
You guy's reactions are silly. Nothing in politics is heartfelt. Even if McCain was some kind of nonpartisan uber mavric, he changed and that means he is willing to do what ever he needs to for his own good.
And according to my player's guide, my friends, thats textbook lawful evil right there.
I don't have cable and my antenna isn't hooked up so I won't be able to see the speeches until they show up on YouTube, but I've heard that the music playing when McCain walked off the stage after his concession was the theme from Crimson Tide. Whoever picked it either hasn't seen the movie or has a sense of humour.
You mean how in Crimson Tide when an old Navy career man is fought and beaten by a young, Harvard educated black officer? Yeah, that was an odd choice, I hope it was done on purpose.
... is this because the D&D reference the blatant hate towards polititions, or my spelling?
To be fair, I don't think Mario, Andrew, Hlavco or MacJake piticularly dislike me.
And lastly, don't think I won't lash back if you say something so blastfoumus. Sure, it is a little silly to get worked up over a comment from some person you'll never meet, but I'm not gonna take crap from a "cyber bully" either. Good day sir.
I don't know you well enough to form a legitimate opinion of you, but you make a bit of a big deal over things and seem to have a negative outlook on many other things. Just try to be happy!
I don't know you well enough to form a legitimate opinion of you, but you make a bit of a big deal over things and seem to have a negative outlook on many other things. Just try to be happy!
...alright, I'll concede a little, I was being mean. I apologize.
Regardless, I don't appreciate that kind of attitude towards politics. The political world is filthy enough as it is, and those of us who are old enough to have experienced a few elections know how dark and bleak it can be.
But the last 8 years have been terrible to our great nation. A culture of with-us-or-against-us has taken over the White House, and it has made a mockery around the world of what our nation stands for. Despite the fact that McCain ran for this same party, he was not always this way. He was a man of honor and respect in his earlier days, and some might argue he was a Republican simply out of convenience.
Despite his ridiculous insults throughout the general election, he redeemed himself tonight and he conceded with honor and respect.
But there are other Americans who do not understand the idea of respect. They still have that with-us-or-against-us mentality, and they're the ones who were booing tonight at McCain's speech.
And your cynicism towards McCain's speech reminded me of that.
That's not what this country needs. We have the ability to come together and influence ourselves the direction of our home. I live in a communist country, and the people here don't even know how their government works. They don't know different positions' responsibilities, or who even picks new party members or who holds internal elections. They live in a state of apathy, saying that as long as the government makes good choices, they're content. End of story.
Believe me when I say America is fucking awesome. I have friends from all corners of the earth, and maybe I am biased with a hint of domestic bias, but our country kicks so much ass. We have our own problems, granted, but they pale in comparison to problems other countries deal with. Obama's story is home-grown American, and it reenforces that anyone in America can follow their dreams.
So enough with the hate, and enough with the cynicism. We're not going to make any progress by hating McCain, just as some of his followers are going to hate Obama because he's black, because they think he's Muslim, or just because he won.
(Also, I should add that even though I have posted multiple times about my hatred of Palin, I should clarify that I don't actually hate her. I believe she loves her country and wants to make it a better place. I just think her love of Jesus is a conflict of interests, and that doesn't change the fact that she's retarded)
I am about to go to school and face many disgruntled children! Also: My math teacher from last year said she would move to Canada if Obama won. I'm thinking of sending her a going away card.
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The speech was heartfelt, and despite myself hating the way he ran much of his campaign, I do respect him for that.
McCain's a good guy. The problem was the religious right that he had to pander to.
And according to my player's guide, my friends, thats textbook lawful evil right there.
... is this because the D&D reference the blatant hate towards polititions, or my spelling?
To be fair, I don't think Mario, Andrew, Hlavco or MacJake piticularly dislike me.
And lastly, don't think I won't lash back if you say something so blastfoumus. Sure, it is a little silly to get worked up over a comment from some person you'll never meet, but I'm not gonna take crap from a "cyber bully" either. Good day sir.
Bout damn time!!!
Whoot! Defeatists fore life, I ever do saye.
Illithid: Nice.
Congratulations on electing the black Jesus.
Regardless, I don't appreciate that kind of attitude towards politics. The political world is filthy enough as it is, and those of us who are old enough to have experienced a few elections know how dark and bleak it can be.
But the last 8 years have been terrible to our great nation. A culture of with-us-or-against-us has taken over the White House, and it has made a mockery around the world of what our nation stands for. Despite the fact that McCain ran for this same party, he was not always this way. He was a man of honor and respect in his earlier days, and some might argue he was a Republican simply out of convenience.
Despite his ridiculous insults throughout the general election, he redeemed himself tonight and he conceded with honor and respect.
But there are other Americans who do not understand the idea of respect. They still have that with-us-or-against-us mentality, and they're the ones who were booing tonight at McCain's speech.
And your cynicism towards McCain's speech reminded me of that.
That's not what this country needs. We have the ability to come together and influence ourselves the direction of our home. I live in a communist country, and the people here don't even know how their government works. They don't know different positions' responsibilities, or who even picks new party members or who holds internal elections. They live in a state of apathy, saying that as long as the government makes good choices, they're content. End of story.
Believe me when I say America is fucking awesome. I have friends from all corners of the earth, and maybe I am biased with a hint of domestic bias, but our country kicks so much ass. We have our own problems, granted, but they pale in comparison to problems other countries deal with. Obama's story is home-grown American, and it reenforces that anyone in America can follow their dreams.
So enough with the hate, and enough with the cynicism. We're not going to make any progress by hating McCain, just as some of his followers are going to hate Obama because he's black, because they think he's Muslim, or just because he won.
(Also, I should add that even though I have posted multiple times about my hatred of Palin, I should clarify that I don't actually hate her. I believe she loves her country and wants to make it a better place. I just think her love of Jesus is a conflict of interests, and that doesn't change the fact that she's retarded)
Rebuttaling.