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Wander · 14th Oct 2008, 02:59 PM

So for the last few weeks, my mom and I have been watching the presidential and vice presidential debates together. My dad can't stand politics, but we find them pretty funny, if not sad. But it wasn't until today, when I saw a classmate who has a striking resemblance to Tina Fey, that I realized just what the results of this election could be:

And that absolutely made me jump. I'm sad to say that I could probably tolerate McCain by himself for four, even eight more years, but with Miss Congeniality by his side he's turned the election into a TV drama joke. My parents are split in terms of politics and I've tried hard not to push or pull them in any one direction, but I hate that I won't be able to vote until the 2012 election. I know my one vote would only leave a tiny blue drop on an Alabama inked in with red, but an unnoticeable difference is marginally better than none at all.

Nodnarb · 14th Oct 2008, 03:37 PM

I agree. I hate that I can't vote yet(even if it looks like Iowa is safely Obama).

A lot of my friends are old enough to vote but simply don't care. It frustrates me that they feel that way, but I try not to tell them what to do.

Adam · 14th Oct 2008, 03:49 PM

I live in a Republican state, but who knows, I think this time anything can happen really.
Obama ftw

pianomike · 14th Oct 2008, 04:29 PM

i don't get it, sarah palin is vice president runner up. why did you put her in the 45 spot and mccain in 44?
CONFUSED

Level N Human · 14th Oct 2008, 04:37 PM

^Well in all probability; with McCain's lack of health and abundance of age - he'll probably die in office.

And Wander, I wish you could vote too.

Tim · 14th Oct 2008, 04:37 PM

^ If McCain is killed or dies, the Vice President takes over. Hence she would become 45, whereas he would still have been 44.

Amy · 14th Oct 2008, 05:16 PM

i agree.

i want to loby a proposition that would allow selct minors to vote after being approved by a comittee withing the party that they are registering for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myzou

^ If McCain is killed or dies, the Vice President takes over. Hence she would become 45

therefore my family would be moving to canada.

Tim · 14th Oct 2008, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amyleona

i agree.

i want to loby a proposition that would allow selct minors to vote after being approved by a comittee withing the party that they are registering for.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myzou

^ If McCain is killed or dies, the Vice President takes over. Hence she would become 45

therefore my family would be moving to canada.

Which is near alaska, which is where Palin can see Russia and keep an eye on them, dont'cha know? >_> Lol

Nodnarb · 14th Oct 2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

I live in a Republican state, but who knows, I think this time anything can happen really.
Obama ftw

I'm hopeful that Omaha could go to Obama, but as for the rest of the state. No way in hell.

Amy · 14th Oct 2008, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myzou

Quote:

Originally Posted by amyleona

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myzou

^ If McCain is killed or dies, the Vice President takes over. Hence she would become 45

therefore my family would be moving to canada.

Which is near alaska, which is where Palin can see Russia and keep an eye on them, dont'cha know? >_> Lol

so not only will i have lived in another country, i will have lived in a country next to a country where you can see another country. :O

Adam · 14th Oct 2008, 10:09 PM

Hahaha!
http://www.palinaspresident.com/

**Gerry** · 14th Oct 2008, 11:43 PM

More and more "red states" also known as conservative states are turning into toss-up states, where they're fair game for any candidate. This election year three big ones are Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. More and more people are going Democratic this election year and it's no wonder why. In the most recent poll of polls, Obama is sitting at 49% and McCain's at 41% with only 20 days or so until the election. And yes, if McCain is elected he will be the oldest person elected president for a first term. He's 72 and if he served 8 years he would be leaving the White House at age 80. If elected, and McCain were unable to serve for whatever reason, Sarah Palin (his VP) would be our next president. The Electoral College requires the number 270 to win the White House. CNN projects Obama's at 264 and McCain's at 174. With only 6 points shy from winning, Obama is more than likely going to be #44. I won't say it's certain though, as anything can happen. This time in 2004, Bush and Kerry were tied at 48% each and Bush ended up winning by about 3%. So yes, anything can happen. And as for Wander, I'm voting Obama in a toss-up state (Nevada) which is leaning blue. So hopefully on January 20, 2009 we'll be inaugarating Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United State.

dictionary · 15th Oct 2008, 02:58 AM

I dont get what the numbers mean?

15th Oct 2008, 03:40 AM

palin is sh*t bat crazy

Vector · 15th Oct 2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dictionary

I dont get what the numbers mean?

American President #44, etc.

dictionary · 16th Oct 2008, 01:32 AM

omg.. i cant belive it was just them in chronilogical order...

14th Oct 2008, 02:59 PM	#1
Wander Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Parents, aunts, grandma, counselor, online friends Location: Central Alabama Age: 18 Posts: 2,360 Join Date: Jan 2008	A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 So for the last few weeks, my mom and I have been watching the presidential and vice presidential debates together. My dad can't stand politics, but we find them pretty funny, if not sad. But it wasn't until today, when I saw a classmate who has a striking resemblance to Tina Fey, that I realized just what the results of this election could be: And that absolutely made me jump. I'm sad to say that I could probably tolerate McCain by himself for four, even eight more years, but with Miss Congeniality by his side he's turned the election into a TV drama joke. My parents are split in terms of politics and I've tried hard not to push or pull them in any one direction, but I hate that I won't be able to vote until the 2012 election. I know my one vote would only leave a tiny blue drop on an Alabama inked in with red, but an unnoticeable difference is marginally better than none at all.

14th Oct 2008, 03:37 PM	#2
Nodnarb Notoriously Homosexual Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 20 Posts: 3,875 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 I agree. I hate that I can't vote yet(even if it looks like Iowa is safely Obama). A lot of my friends are old enough to vote but simply don't care. It frustrates me that they feel that way, but I try not to tell them what to do. __________________ Better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you're not.

14th Oct 2008, 03:49 PM	#3
Adam EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 I live in a Republican state, but who knows, I think this time anything can happen really. Obama ftw

14th Oct 2008, 04:37 PM	#5
Level N Human Deluxe Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Fag-ette. Out Status: Most friends Age: 22 Posts: 816 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 ^Well in all probability; with McCain's lack of health and abundance of age - he'll probably die in office. And Wander, I wish you could vote too. __________________ If we hit that bullseye the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards... checkmate.

14th Oct 2008, 04:37 PM	#6
Tim Psycho Glitter Btch Full Member Gender:* Guy, Unless Life Was a Horrible April Fools Joke. Orientation: Gay/Asexual/Confusing to Explain Out Status: Armed and Fabulous! XD Location: California Age: 23 Posts: 7,381 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 ^ If McCain is killed or dies, the Vice President takes over. Hence she would become 45, whereas he would still have been 44. __________________ Rawr! :3 ~The Stalker User Known As Tim~ Rawr! :3 EC's Sailor Star Healer, Oxymoron and All. Star Sensitive Inferno! Sailor Starlight, Stage On! [Vic] 7:49 pm: I keep my pants off in public.

14th Oct 2008, 04:29 PM	#4
pianomike Your Lover Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Queer Out Status: to only 5 people (and everyone reading this) Location: New York Age: 20 Posts: 358 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 i don't get it, sarah palin is vice president runner up. why did you put her in the 45 spot and mccain in 44? CONFUSED __________________ To live would be an awfully big adventure... to die would be an awfully big adventure. - Peter Pan

14th Oct 2008, 10:09 PM	#11
Adam EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 Hahaha! http://www.palinaspresident.com/

14th Oct 2008, 11:43 PM	#12
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,542 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 More and more "red states" also known as conservative states are turning into toss-up states, where they're fair game for any candidate. This election year three big ones are Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. More and more people are going Democratic this election year and it's no wonder why. In the most recent poll of polls, Obama is sitting at 49% and McCain's at 41% with only 20 days or so until the election. And yes, if McCain is elected he will be the oldest person elected president for a first term. He's 72 and if he served 8 years he would be leaving the White House at age 80. If elected, and McCain were unable to serve for whatever reason, Sarah Palin (his VP) would be our next president. The Electoral College requires the number 270 to win the White House. CNN projects Obama's at 264 and McCain's at 174. With only 6 points shy from winning, Obama is more than likely going to be #44. I won't say it's certain though, as anything can happen. This time in 2004, Bush and Kerry were tied at 48% each and Bush ended up winning by about 3%. So yes, anything can happen. And as for Wander, I'm voting Obama in a toss-up state (Nevada) which is leaning blue. So hopefully on January 20, 2009 we'll be inaugarating Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United State. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

15th Oct 2008, 02:58 AM	#13
dictionary EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Melbourne Age: 19 Posts: 459 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 I dont get what the numbers mean?

15th Oct 2008, 03:40 AM	#14
krazykyle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 palin is sh*t bat crazy

16th Oct 2008, 01:32 AM	#16
dictionary EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Melbourne Age: 19 Posts: 459 Join Date: Sep 2007	Re: A Terrifying Thought: Why I Wish I Were 18 omg.. i cant belive it was just them in chronilogical order...

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