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bhikkhu
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Topic: Which is the worst? Posted: November 05 2006 at 14:07 |
The worst thing is people who must endlessly make polls.
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SolariS
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Posted: November 05 2006 at 13:11 |
I watched the gubenitorial debates for Georgia last weekend. It was atrocious (but funny in a WWF sort of way). The whole time, the Democrat candidate tried to defame the incumbant Republican candidate by taking cheap shots at monitary gains he had while in office. The Republican came back with cheap shots about a car accident that the democrat had in which he had been drinking and his son died. I didn't learn anything about issues. I just know now that when I go to vote, I can feel sick as I try to choose between shady land deals and drunken car accidents.
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Tenth Chaffinch
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Posted: November 01 2006 at 20:24 |
I vote those dicks who think its funny to put "gate" at the end of every new scandal that emerges in our demonsterable overly beaurocratic system of American government.
Edited by Tenth Chaffinch - November 01 2006 at 20:24
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epifreak
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Posted: November 01 2006 at 14:42 |
Zac M wrote:
inpraiseoffolly wrote:
I choose all of the above, but the absolute worst is 'politicians.'
How about you... |
The senatorial elections in TN right now=
I don't know about you, but I have gotten so much ridiculous propaganda in the mail as of late, it's ridiculous.
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Yeah, I've heard that, but I've discovered that never turning the television on under any circumstances can fix 99% of the atrocity that is an election year. I do remember the commercial about Ford Jr. accepting money from playmates, though. (I was home for the weekend, and my parents pretty much do nothing but watch TV) As I recall, my jaw about hit the floor as I wondered how that couldn't backfire.
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Pnoom!
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 21:12 |
heyitsthatguy wrote:
I'm not old enough to vote, but can't stand the mudslinging that goes on in politics (which it ALWAYS does) so when I'm old enough to vote, I'm going to purposely throw my vote away to the most useless specific party that'll never win, like the Save the Whales party or the Pro-Marijuana party....ahehehehee..
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that sounds rather, to quote your own words, "useless"
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Pnoom!
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 21:11 |
Sasquamo wrote:
NaturalScience wrote:
Flamewar is going to be an understatement for this thread... [IMG]alt=Ermm src="smileys/smiley24.gif" align=absMiddle> |
Agreed.
You do realize that this thread can cause absolutely nothing good? It is said that there are two things you should never talk with friends about: religion and politics. Especially since you didn't say something like "Do you vote Rebuplican or Democrat?," which would have at least been generally unoffensive, but rather asked which was worse. If this thread isn't closed, I predict there will be some serious fighting, unless people just choose not to respond. |
TheProgtologist wrote:
Nothing in here so far has given me cause to close it.
But I will be watching it very closely....
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Hmm, I meant it more as a joke than a flamewar. So guys, play nice, and don't make me look bad.
The correct answer is politicians. You've got the democrats, who have the right ideas but are incompetent, and the republicans, who have the wrong ideas and are good at getting there way, you have all the crooks in both parties, you have ralph nader, who's obsessed with himself, and you have the sleaze ads they all throw at each other. And it all falls under "Politicians."
I hope I didn't just start the flamewar right there...
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Arsillus
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 18:24 |
Republicans and Democrats both bite. The government's too big. It's trying to regulate people's moral and economic behavior. I want the country ran the way it should be- by the Constitution. But that's not to say it's a state of tyranny. Many other places have it a lot worse.
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PaperDuck
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 18:19 |
Sleaze ads. Both major parties suck equally, and often each other, but politicians - there are some politicians out there to change the world, otherwise there wouldn't be any third parties. Politicians aren't inherently evil; just, evil people tend to be attracted to politics.
Sleaze ads, however, are misleading, mean-spirited, and generally the worst part of the political system.
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Dan Bobrowski
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 16:25 |
Power corrupts... all politicians, if they've been at it long enough, can't be trusted. Is any party worse than the other? Nah, just begging for nickles with a different organ grinder.
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heyitsthatguy
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Posted: October 30 2006 at 16:13 |
I'm not old enough to vote, but can't stand the mudslinging that goes on in politics (which it ALWAYS does) so when I'm old enough to vote, I'm going to purposely throw my vote away to the most useless specific party that'll never win, like the Save the Whales party or the Pro-Marijuana party....ahehehehee..
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WaywardSon
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 22:28 |
^^^^^^^
Edited by WaywardSon - October 29 2006 at 22:28
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Atkingani
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 13:23 |
The one with 9 fingers!
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WaywardSon
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 13:05 |
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Atkingani
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 12:38 |
Well, just today we voted for President here in Brazil.... since voting is obligatory here (a citizen's duty), I never cancel my vote and so, I chose the "less worse", I think.
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 12:03 |
unqualified as i am to comment on American politics, some things are clear - all politicians the world over wear "the mask" when campaigning, i don't know if they mean to be deliberately misleading to catch votes or just hopelessly optimistic about their abilities when in power, but i appreciate having someone to vote for, and the opportunity to vote at all!!!
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SolariS
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Posted: October 29 2006 at 11:55 |
politics is by far the most disgusting, immoral, superficial and deceitful part of public american society. you can't even vote on issues because whatever you try to vote on is just a mask that gets taken off as soon as the election is over. im convinced that most voters pick the party that gives them personally the least amount of taxes.
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Badabec
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Posted: October 27 2006 at 08:19 |
Norbert wrote:
DarioIndjic wrote:
Children believe in Santa Claus,
Adults goes to vote...
Politicians,they are all the same... |
Troppo Vero.
The belief of children in Santa Claus often has more proof, than adullts' belief in politicians. |
Hahaha, that's good!
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Mesmo a tristeza da gente era mais bela E além disso se via da janela Um cantinho de céu e o Redentor
- Antônio Carlos Jobim, Toquinho & Vinícius de Moraes - Carta ao Tom 74
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Norbert
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Posted: October 27 2006 at 08:09 |
DarioIndjic wrote:
Children believe in Santa Claus,
Adults goes to vote...
Politicians,they are all the same... |
Troppo Vero.
The belief of children in Santa Claus often has more proof, than adullts' belief in politicians.
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DarioIndjic
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Posted: October 26 2006 at 20:08 |
Children believe in Santa Claus,
Adults goes to vote...
Politicians,they are all the same...
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Ars longa , vita brevis
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