Mike Posted February 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 The difference between demo-rats and Repuke-licans is... Rep's sit around a large table breaking bread with the wealthy and powerful and occasionally throw us a few crumbs. Dem's sit around a large table breaking bread with the wealthy and powerful and tell us they want the crumbs back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 A lot of states vote today, Farin. It is referred to as Super Tuesday and can make or break a candidates campaign. I got a recorded phone call last night from my local congressman reminding me that even though I am registered independent, I can still vote today. I will go tonight, and like Joe, I will declare Democrat so I can vote for Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 A lot of states vote today, Farin. It is referred to as Super Tuesday and can make or break a candidates campaign. I got a recorded phone call last night from my local congressman reminding me that even though I am registered independent, I can still vote today. I will go tonight, and like Joe, I will declare Democrat so I can vote for Obama. yes, I know - that's why I asked btw, have I ever told you that you have the most confusing/complicated voting system I know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) I hear it's much simpler in China. Seriously, it's really easy. Each of the 50 United States have Primary Elections at various times during the Presidential Election Year. The purpose is to choose one nominee from each political party to run for president. (The various states will sometimes include local issues for voters). It's up to the individual State to decide when to hold these elections but they must be held a certain number of days prior to the parties' national conventions. Each State represents a number of Electoral Votes (this varies from State to State depending upon population/representatives in Congress). In most states when a candidate wins the popular Primary vote then those electoral votes are committed to the candidate at the party's national convention to announce the Presidential candidte for that party. A few states divide the electoral votes among all candidates who received a certain percentage of the popular vote. Then in November we will have one presidential candidate from each party from which to choose. I mean, what could be simpler? Edited February 5, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 you know that I didn't mean that just the whole stuff with pre-elections, registering as voter, the electoral college, etc... I don't mean it as a criticism, just as an observation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I hear it's much simpler in China. Seriously, it's really easy. Each of the 50 United States have Primary Elections at various times during the Presidential Election Year. The purpose is to choose one nominee from each political party to run for president. (The various states will sometimes include local issues for voters). It's up to the individual State to decide when to hold these elections but they must be held a certain number of days prior to the parties' national conventions. Each State represents a number of Electoral Votes (this varies from State to State depending upon population/representatives in Congress). In most states when a candidate wins the popular Primary vote then those electoral votes are committed to the candidate at the party's national convention to announce the Presidential candidte for that party. A few states divide the electoral votes among all candidates who received a certain percentage of the popular vote. Then in November we will have one presidential candidate from each party from which to choose. I mean, what could be simpler? a couple weeks before the vote I get a postcard from the county (where my residence is located) that I'm allowed to vote... on that day I'll take that card to the election office, get a slip of paper, make two crosses (one for the party and one for the county's representative) and... that was it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 A postcard... Greetings from Italy! We're having a lovely time, wishing you were here... and don't forget to vote! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 well, it's a card that comes with the post, and without envelope... I call that postcard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 We call it that here, too Martin. Now where Fin is who knows what they call it? I mean they call the bathroom a loo. Jesus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 We call it a postcard too And I don't think I've ever said loo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I stand corrected and I apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 To help you stand corrected some more, it's "apologise". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 And I don't think I've ever said loo busted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 America´s system for vote is quite complicated... I get a letter from mon Consul Général de France and on the elections day I go to the Consulate, take a paper, put it into an enveloppe and put it into a box. Then at night we watch TV and we say things like "Sacrébleu!" or "Oh là là !" when our candidate is losing. Et voilà ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Seeker Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 (edited) busted. Bugger! Edited February 5, 2008 by Guest quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 America´s system for vote is quite complicated... I get a letter from mon Consul Général de France and on the elections day I go to the Consulate, take a paper, put it into an enveloppe and put it into a box. Then at night we watch TV and we say things like "Sacrébleu!" or "Oh là là !" when our candidate is losing. Et voilà ! I love Elena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 I voted for Obama today. After the last 7+ years it's great to see a bright, thoughtful person running for the most powerful position in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 A registered Democrat here....I've always wanted a woman president, but it's going to be Obama for me. I think that Republicans may as well resign themselves to a Democrat for President. The chance of either the first woamn, or the first black (and a shot at Camelot?) is just too big for any of the Republicans to fight, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Don Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Huckabee wins the West Virginia Republican convention! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080205/ap_on_el_pr/campaign_rdp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 To help you stand corrected some more, it's "apologise". Yeah, I should've realiSed you'd say that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My poling place is directly accross the street from my house in my neighbors garage. They already think I am a little off, so I did not mind voting in my pajamas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Texas' primary doesn't come around for another few weeks, but when I do get to vote (for the first time ), I'm an Obama guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My poling place is directly accross the street from my house in my neighbors garage. They already think I am a little off, so I did not mind voting in my pajamas. That's what I want to see.... a cop, voting in the neighbors' garage, in his jammies! Sorry Marc, that's just too funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcM Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I put my Berkenstocks on,,,,whats so funny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 Huckabee wins the West Virginia Republican convention! http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080205/ap_on_el_pr/campaign_rdp I like Huckabee, I'm in a minority. I am more anti Hillary like so many people have been anti Bush. Bush endorsed her once, the best think he can do is continue to stump for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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