You would think that. However, after the Americans for some reason elected Bush for a second time in 2004, anything's possible.
I don't follow politics that much but I do recall there was also the doubt over whether the voting computers were doing their job correctly ... then there were also those tonnes of voting bags that were discovered here and there and were never counted. Might not have changed much but when you hear something like that, and it proves to be true, then one can only but wonder how much else isn't surfacing.
It's outrageous, but also carries a heavy amount of truth in it.
McCain prefers diplomacy by the bomb - be it Iran, Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan... That carries a whole load of collateral damage.
Obama's being ridiculed for saying that talking to the leaders of Iran, etc is the better option.
Whilst not the last hope for humankind, the choice of the next president will dictate the nature of international politics for the next generation or two.
All signs point to an Obama victory, what have been longterm safe Republican seats have now become marginal which for a US election is quite remarkable.
When a candidate ridicules himself on National TV (Saturday Night Live) then you sense a man clutching at straws. Whilst the Palin factor caused early momentum and gave an brief advantage that soon wore off and has become a liability recently.
The Obama camp has failed to put a foot wrong so far and appear far more committed and ready to react than McCains people. Obama has delivered a texbook campaign and I believe this will carry him into the White House probably by 8-10 points.
Obama better not win, there is no room on the US flag for a hammer and sickle.
It's this kind of hyperbole that makes the run-up to the US election so tiresome. Everyone seems to take extremist partisan positions that reflect reality about as closely as Alice in Wonderland.
It's this kind of hyperbole that makes the run-up to the US election so tiresome. Everyone seems to take extremist partisan positions that reflect reality about as closely as Alice in Wonderland.
Or maybe it's a joke and beyond your comprehension :lol:
I'll probably watch the coverage up until 1am/2am GMT. Gotta work the next day, but want to get an inkling of how it's going to turn out before I go to bed.
I predict a McCain victory because a) I do not believe that all the people that said they are going to vote for Obama are going to vote for Obama and b) because of nature of the US electoral system.
I predict an Obama victory because the hardest group of people to poll are youth but I do expect them to get to the polls and vote for once and they will vote for Obama. I believe that Obama has motivated the early 20s voters like no one before.
I really do like BBC Online's "Live Text" features. Their sports coverage using this method was pretty good, and the US Election Day coverage is starting well, adding flavour to the story.
It's interesting that so many of you choose a candidate that has.....
terrorist ties (Bill Ayers)
Has said he will sit and negotiate with terrorists with no preconditions.
Has made many racist comments (read his book) along with his wife and former preacher/mentor.
Has a 'spread the wealth' (his words) policy, if you earn more than $250k you are fucked.
Lied on official documents (he stated no other aliases when he has had at least 4 KNOWN ones)
His US citizenship and eligibility to run for president is even in question...he will NOT provide his birth certificate..his grandmother in Kenya said she was present at his birth there, he claims birth in Hawaii but the governor there has 'sealed' it so know one can access it...how the hell do you get to run for president without producing your birth certificate!,
He has even said the US needs a CIVILIAN army!! (SS anyone!).
Jeezuz...I'd take another 8yrs of Bush over that and I can't stand Bush.
It's interesting that so many of you choose a candidate that has.....
terrorist ties (Bill Ayers)
Has said he will sit and negotiate with terrorists with no preconditions.
Has made many racist comments (read his book) along with his wife and former preacher/mentor.
Has a 'spread the wealth' (his words) policy, if you earn more than $250k you are fucked.
Lied on official documents (he stated no other aliases when he has had at least 4 KNOWN ones)
His US citizenship and eligibility to run for president is even in question...he will NOT provide his birth certificate..his grandmother in Kenya said she was present at his birth there, he claims birth in Hawaii but the governor there has 'sealed' it so know one can access it...how the hell do you get to run for president without producing your birth certificate!,
He has even said the US needs a CIVILIAN army!! (SS anyone!).
Jeezuz...I'd take another 8yrs of Bush over that and I can't stand Bush.
It's interesting that so many of you choose a candidate that has.....
His US citizenship and eligibility to run for president is even in question...he will NOT provide his birth certificate..his grandmother in Kenya said she was present at his birth there, he claims birth in Hawaii but the governor there has 'sealed' it so know one can access it...how the hell do you get to run for president without producing your birth certificate!,
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I don't follow politics that much but I do recall there was also the doubt over whether the voting computers were doing their job correctly ... then there were also those tonnes of voting bags that were discovered here and there and were never counted. Might not have changed much but when you hear something like that, and it proves to be true, then one can only but wonder how much else isn't surfacing.
The world could be a much safer place in four years time.
Near the end there were clips of speaches from both condidates.
Obama "... last best hope for humankind."
Had me and the wife creased.
Big fat SciFi cigar for his speach writer for that nonsense.
It's outrageous, but also carries a heavy amount of truth in it.
McCain prefers diplomacy by the bomb - be it Iran, Russia, Iraq, Afghanistan... That carries a whole load of collateral damage.
Obama's being ridiculed for saying that talking to the leaders of Iran, etc is the better option.
Whilst not the last hope for humankind, the choice of the next president will dictate the nature of international politics for the next generation or two.
I think the world outside of the US is hoping for an Obama win - ideally a landslide for the Democrats.
If you're in the US right now and can do so: get out and vote.
When a candidate ridicules himself on National TV (Saturday Night Live) then you sense a man clutching at straws. Whilst the Palin factor caused early momentum and gave an brief advantage that soon wore off and has become a liability recently.
The Obama camp has failed to put a foot wrong so far and appear far more committed and ready to react than McCains people. Obama has delivered a texbook campaign and I believe this will carry him into the White House probably by 8-10 points.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/629/629/7360265.stm
yeah there is, there's loads'a room. maybe they could put baby hammer and sickles instead of those stars. or just a big black one over the stripes.
It's this kind of hyperbole that makes the run-up to the US election so tiresome. Everyone seems to take extremist partisan positions that reflect reality about as closely as Alice in Wonderland.
Or maybe it's a joke and beyond your comprehension :lol:
Well, I'm glad I wore my corset otherwise my sides might have split!
Another hyperbole?
I'll probably watch the coverage up until 1am/2am GMT. Gotta work the next day, but want to get an inkling of how it's going to turn out before I go to bed.
That's a curve, isn't it?
About as bent as obama.
No, it's what Australian cricketers do.
I predict an Obama victory because the hardest group of people to poll are youth but I do expect them to get to the polls and vote for once and they will vote for Obama. I believe that Obama has motivated the early 20s voters like no one before.
Chipper McCain is surrounded by has-beanz.
terrorist ties (Bill Ayers)
Has said he will sit and negotiate with terrorists with no preconditions.
Has made many racist comments (read his book) along with his wife and former preacher/mentor.
Has a 'spread the wealth' (his words) policy, if you earn more than $250k you are fucked.
Lied on official documents (he stated no other aliases when he has had at least 4 KNOWN ones)
His US citizenship and eligibility to run for president is even in question...he will NOT provide his birth certificate..his grandmother in Kenya said she was present at his birth there, he claims birth in Hawaii but the governor there has 'sealed' it so know one can access it...how the hell do you get to run for president without producing your birth certificate!,
He has even said the US needs a CIVILIAN army!! (SS anyone!).
Jeezuz...I'd take another 8yrs of Bush over that and I can't stand Bush.