Burgold Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Firstly, for getting off your apathetic rumps and doing your civic duties. The fact that so many people voted is a great thing. When I voted one of the election officials would announce a "first-time voter" and the whole line cheered. Participation counts. For those of you who say your vote doesn't count, look at the Webb/Allen Race. A thousand people separates the two and the victor will determine control of the Senate. I am amazingly pleased also that Steele lost. He was style over substance and a charlatain of the highest degree. He was a Steele Democrat. He was unwilling to ever publicly take any position or admit his beliefs. Not electing him is important to getting away from the current corrupt era we are in. Now, change for changes sake is not necessarily good. The D's have 2 years to show progress or prove their worthlessness. Now, they must generate ideas and movements. Even if they get vetoed or squashed in the Senate. I view this as a day of hope for America. God bless America and everyone who voted. No matter for whom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 meh... we have a divided government at the Fed level. I am happy about that... but turnout is in large due to the level of polarization our politics have reached in the past few years. I am not sure that is something to be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 meh... we have a divided government at the Fed level. I am happy about that... but turnout is in large due to the level of polarization our politics have reached in the past few years. I am not sure that is something to be proud of. For once, I agree with Liberty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 The fact that they decided something to care is. I do agree that we are by and large way too polarized. Hopefully, by booting out a lot of the corrupt incumbants we can begin a process of healing. I think most would agree that we needed a good "House" cleaning. The insane polarization began with Clinton, but went to an even higher level of excess under Bush. We need new blood to have a chance to have dialogue. Otherwise, we have folks who are told "stay the course" partisanshipwise or we have people who have too many battle wounds and hate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I think most would agree that we needed a good "House" cleaning. Fire starter!! Wait and see, I see MSF lurking already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 For once, I agree with Liberty. space, a man who probably has repub tatooed on his **** is complaining about the polarization of politics? :laugh: thanks for my morning dose of irony congrats to the dems for ousting the party of corruption the american people have spoken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief skin Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 It was a referendum on the bungling of the administration combined with a disgust for the 109th rubber stamp do nothing Congress. Everyone should learn a lesson from this, on a happy note we here in PA threw out our 2 bums Santorum and Weldon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I don't think the election results were a show of support for the Dems. I think it was a cry for change and plain old disgust at the current admin in the white house. My dad, who is a diehard republican was so disgusted he didn't vote at all for the first time in as long as he could remember. He said he couldn't bring himself to vote for Webb, but could not vote for Allen as well. The dems can now either take advantage of their opportunity, or screw it up and keep the country divided. I'd like to see a more conservative fiscal approach and a "mind your own business" stance on the social issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Sorry for my pessimism, but my whole take on it is we've just chosen the next group to f*ck us. No faith here. I feel as though we went to the polls yesterday because it is the ONLY thing we can do to take back our country, and it's pointless, because no matter who is elected, he'll fall lockstep into line with business-as-usual. At least now my television won't be full of their mudslinging lies, the hate and vitriol can now be relegated back to the holes where it belongs, holes I can skip over when flipping the channels. I want to know how I can get on the "politicians no-call" list. As bad as any telemarketers ever were.. dinnertime cals every night for the last two weeks straight. Am I the only one who feels nothing but revulsion any time ANY of these people speak? ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 space, a man who probably has repub tatooed on his **** is complaining about the polarization of politics? :laugh: thanks for my morning dose of irony congrats to the dems for ousting the party of corruption the american people have spoken I'm more middle of the road, I just like making fun of the hardcore liberals here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Am I the only one who feels nothing but revulsion any time ANY of these people speak? ~Bang I totally agree. I'm happy with the results ONLY because it shows that people are not satisfied with the "stay the course" attitude.... However, politicians really suck. :2cents: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 well...I'm not allowed on the internet today at work...don't ask why...it's dumb. Anyways, before my boss gets here I will vent this only once, and maybe I'll check it when I get home... NYers are DUMB!!!! sorry, you elected a woman on name recognition alone..Clinton has done NOTHING for NY...NOTHING. Just using us for a spring board. That's all. Then have we learned anything from having a Cuomo in office?!? great now you elect his son...good job NY. At least we got the Governor right I guess. Vent over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 im glad the election is done only cause of no more commercials. They were annoying and did not help either candidate in my view. I think that it is true, most people came out to vote due to a repugnance of one candidate. If I did not hate Allen as much as I do, I would not have voted. Good job in giving that speech at JMU Allen, you definitely lost gave one more vote to Webb cause of that, and it seems that it does matter now. That is the one thing I loved about this election, lots of places were close, very close. It does renew my faith that my vote can make a difference in some capacity, in that people like me (lazy liberals) most probably went out and voted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Yes, I want to thank the residents of AmeriKa. I want to thank you for PROVING beyond a shadow of a doubt that the majority of AmeriKans now have more in common with the philosophies of Stalin, Marx, and Lenin than the philosophies of Jefferson, Franklin, and Adams. I want to thank you all for PROVING that this country is rapidly becoming as Socialist and unintelligent as France, Germany, Canada, and the former USSR. I want to thank you all for making this country Less Safe, More Highly Taxed, Less Moral, and giving more of MY money away to people who don't deserve it. To sum it up, I really want to thank the citizens of AmeriKa for showing your true stripes yesterday. You have shown yourselves to be against nearly everything this country is supposed to stand for. You have shown yourselves to be ENEMIES of this country. For that I truly thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I want to know how I can get on the "politicians no-call" list. As bad as any telemarketers ever were.. dinnertime cals every night for the last two weeks straight. Am I the only one who feels nothing but revulsion any time ANY of these people speak? ~Bang give up your party registration. I'm not registerted and never get any calls burn your R card while there is still time :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 NYers are DUMB!!!! sorry, you elected a woman on name recognition alone..Clinton has done NOTHING for NY...NOTHING. Just using us for a spring board. That's all. Then have we learned anything from having a Cuomo in office?!? great now you elect his son...good job NY. At least we got the Governor right I guess. Vent over. Hmmm.... Arnold in CA Jesse Ventura in Minnesota Anything Kennedy Voters have been dumb for years now, voting based on name recognition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Why do conservatives think it is witty to use "K" instead of "C"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 give up your party registration. I'm not registerted and never get any calls burn your R card while there is still time :laugh: I don't have a party,, i'm registered independent, and they STILL call me. I wish I could get a voter card that says "I hate you all... go the F away." In all seriousness, how do they not fall under telemarketer laws? They're definitely trying to sell me a load of crap when they call.. they're definitely marketing... How can they do it? I guess they assumed we wouldn't mind intrusions into our family meal when it's THEM calling. Of COURSE we must want to hear from them! ~Barf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Why do conservatives think it is witty to use "K" instead of "C"? Actually, conservatives weren't the first to start that.... This isn't the first example, but I'd love to see MSF react in horror as he realizes he's in touch with his Tupac/Snoop side... http://youtube.com/watch?v=GK50DTGKaR0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xameil Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Hmmm....Arnold in CA Jesse Ventura in Minnesota Anything Kennedy Voters have been dumb for years now, voting based on name recognition. yeah but Arnold actually started to do some good in CA from what I saw, then I don't know what happened. Ventura was an ex-Navy Seal....so he's got the brains for the job. Kennedy...I won't go there. But c'mon now...after she won last time, people dreaded electing her...what short term memories people up here have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Why do conservatives think it is witty to use "K" instead of "C"? Not witty, Liberty. It's a way of reminding you dumb-ass Liberals that Liberalism is a blood relative of both Socialism and Communism; two philosophies that deserve to be wiped off this planet by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. BTW - I don't exactly seeing you trying to refute even a single point that I made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Guess you could say that America's voters did some "House" cleaning on Tuesday! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zguy28 Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I am amazingly pleased also that Steele lost. He was style over substance and a charlatain of the highest degree. He was a Steele Democrat. He was unwilling to ever publicly take any position or admit his beliefs. Not electing him is important to getting away from the current corrupt era we are in. Burgold, change would have been to elect Steele. Now we're just gonna be stuck with Sarbanes jr, I mean Cardin for the next 18 years at least. It isn't change in Maryland, just more of the same. Hopefully Cardin will do a better job with my concerns than Sarbanes did. Sarbanes wrote me letter in response to my letter to him. He said I was not a constituent of his since he didn't agree with me on an issue. He represents me doesn't he? Again, hopefully Cardin is better, but I doubt it. He's just gonna tow the donkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Actually, conservatives weren't the first to start that....This isn't the first example, but I'd love to see MSF react in horror as he realizes he's in touch with his Tupac/Snoop side... http://youtube.com/watch?v=GK50DTGKaR0 Not witty, Liberty. It's a way of reminding you dumb-ass Liberals that Liberalism is a blood relative of both Socialism and Communism; two philosophies that deserve to be wiped off this planet by ANY MEANS NECESSARY. Tata tat tat! That's the sound of MSF's gat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 meh... we have a divided government at the Fed level. I am happy about that... but turnout is in large due to the level of polarization our politics have reached in the past few years. I am not sure that is something to be proud of. I agree with this post While the overall numbers may look more balanced than they have been in some time, the fact of the matter (when looking at the issues on which people voted) is that Conservatives have become more conservative and Liberals have become more liberal. The numbers may look even, but our division as Americans can barely be further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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