U.S. Election Day — Obama vs. Romney

FloydFlowrider · 09-12-2012, 04:53 PM

Thank God I cannot vote for the president of the US. And I feel kinda sorry for all of you guys, because you don't really have a choice that matters. Always the same, democrats or republicans, no chance for something new... and every time the same old promises.

But it's not different here in Germany. A few more choices, but the rules are made by the industry, not by the politicians. No matter where you are. It's everywhere the same.
$$$ rules, not you.

Freebase Dali · 09-12-2012, 04:56 PM

Sorry for being offtopic, but since we're in a political thread, Floyd, your crafty edit of your signature makes me think you believe this forum is some sort of democracy governed by practices you enjoy elsewhere...

Oh boy, will we have fun with you!

FloydFlowrider · 09-12-2012, 05:48 PM

I don't really know if my english is good enough to completely get you right, Freebase, and I don't know what you mean by the democratic practices I seem to enjoy, but apparently they include freedom of speech.

And yes, I am pissed because I may not post a link to the greatest contribution to music I have ever made, while everybody else may have a whole array of links to their personal stuff. The sig will change again, if my account survives the next 24 hours, and it still includes the link.

Call me childish. I know, I am.
Call me fool. Guess you're right.
Do whatever you like, just don't treat me unfair.

Freebase Dali · 09-12-2012, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FloydFlowrider

I don't really know if my english is good enough to completely get you right, Freebase, and I don't know what you mean by the democratic practices I seem to enjoy, but apparently they include freedom of speech.

And yes, I am pissed because I may not post a link to the greatest contribution to music I have ever made, while everybody else may have a whole array of links to their personal stuff. The sig will change again, if my account survives the next 24 hours, and it still includes the link.

Call me childish. I know, I am.
Call me fool. Guess you're right.
Do whatever you like, just don't treat me unfair.

I'm not trying to tread on your freedom or anything, but I'm just letting you know that this isn't a constitutionally protected forum... Nor does Obama run it, so the whole thing about fairness... might not really work here.

Perhaps you should read our rules so you have an idea of what OUR constitution means in this particular corner of the universe.

anticipation · 09-12-2012, 10:29 PM

If voting made any difference, they wouldn't let us do it.

Basically, the only sane choice is Jill Stein. Check this out son:

Quote:

Along the lines of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal solution to the Great Depression, Jill Stein advocates a "Green New Deal"[34] in which renewable energy jobs would be created to address climate change and environmental issues with the objective of employing "every American willing and able to work". Citing the research of Dr. Phillip Harvey, Professor of Law & Economics at Rutgers University, as evidence of the successful economic effects of the 1930s' New Deal projects, Stein would fund the plan with a 30% reduction in the U.S. military budget, returning US troops home, and increasing taxes on areas such as capital gains, offshore tax havens and multimillion dollar real estate. Stein plans on impacting what she sees as a growing convergence of environmental crises in water, soil, fisheries and forests, through the creation of sustainable infrastructure based in clean renewable energy generation and sustainable communities principles such as increasing intra-city mass transit and inter-city railroads, creating 'complete streets' that safely encourage bike and pedestrian traffic and regional food systems based on sustainable organic agriculture.

Welcome to the roaring twenties. It's a shame that the Green Party has little to no support among the plebs they fight for, and that possible legislation could enable such a radical and amazing new ideology as to enable complete economic and social equality or decentralization of wealth. **** is real son, Green Party trying to save the world one dirty hippie at a time.

"Sup niggas, I'm here to be your savior. **** everything, it's first female president time YOLO".

Can you not imagine that happening? Probably not because most of the wack ass voters ain't going to read about how this bitch is gonna Captain Planet this country.

hip hop bunny hop · 09-13-2012, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anticipation

If voting made any difference, they wouldn't let us do it.

Basically, the only sane choice is Jill Stein. Check this out son:

Welcome to the roaring twenties. It's a shame that the Green Party has little to no support among the plebs they fight for, and that possible legislation could enable such a radical and amazing new ideology as to enable complete economic and social equality or decentralization of wealth. **** is real son, Green Party trying to save the world one dirty hippie at a time.

"Sup niggas, I'm here to be your savior. **** everything, it's first female president time YOLO".

Can you not imagine that happening? Probably not because most of the wack ass voters ain't going to read about how this bitch is gonna Captain Planet this country.

I can't take them seriously.... their immigration policy is a joke: link ... which is terrible because **** immigration policy means even dramatic reductions in the amount of pollution produced per individual (say, 25%) would be worthless if the population grew by 50% in the same time frame.

~~[MERIT]~~ · 09-13-2012, 01:27 AM

For myself, it boils down to: Do I vote for the lesser of 2 evils, or stand my ground and write in a candidate who I believe in (to ensure that my voice is heard, even though it would inevitably mean nothing) . Either way we're all screwed.

Bloozcrooz · 09-13-2012, 07:38 PM

Im not going to vote,im just going to complain about everything wrong with America. I dont see anyone worth voting for, and I REFUSE to vote for Obama just cause he seems to be the lesser of the two evils. Its been four years and were still waiting on "change" Until booze is outlawed and or monday night football is banned from t.v. Then I could care less what any of America's finest candidates have on their agenda to lie about. Contrary to popular belief, my one vote is not going to make a difference anyway.

TheBig3 · 09-13-2012, 09:40 PM

This thread is a microcosm of the political opinions of the country. And it, like the country, is the greatest example of why we need a ruling class. Because the unwashed twitter users are perfectly happy to bitch, but not to research anything, manage expectations, have sober discussions, or really ask themselves what matters.

I think we need an Aristocracy, and I blame Jackson for us not having one.

~~someonecompletelyrandom~~ · 09-14-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBig3

This thread is a microcosm of the political opinions of the country. And it, like the country, is the greatest example of why we need a ruling class. Because the unwashed twitter users are perfectly happy to bitch, but not to research anything, manage expectations, have sober discussions, or really ask themselves what matters.

I think we need an Aristocracy, and I blame Jackson for us not having one.

I think a true Jacksonian democracy would make people feel less apathetic and more inclined to be informed. Then again I'm definitely a glass half full kinda guy.

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09-12-2012, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
FloydFlowrider Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 11	Thank God I cannot vote for the president of the US. And I feel kinda sorry for all of you guys, because you don't really have a choice that matters. Always the same, democrats or republicans, no chance for something new... and every time the same old promises. But it's not different here in Germany. A few more choices, but the rules are made by the industry, not by the politicians. No matter where you are. It's everywhere the same. $$$ rules, not you. __________________ [Advertising removed. Do NOT put it back again.] bye forum. anger management failed :/

09-12-2012, 05:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
FloydFlowrider Groupie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 11	I don't really know if my english is good enough to completely get you right, Freebase, and I don't know what you mean by the democratic practices I seem to enjoy, but apparently they include freedom of speech. And yes, I am pissed because I may not post a link to the greatest contribution to music I have ever made, while everybody else may have a whole array of links to their personal stuff. The sig will change again, if my account survives the next 24 hours, and it still includes the link. Call me childish. I know, I am. Call me fool. Guess you're right. Do whatever you like, just don't treat me unfair. __________________ [Advertising removed. Do NOT put it back again.] bye forum. anger management failed :/

09-13-2012, 09:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
TheBig3 killedmyraindog Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Posts: 11,246	This thread is a microcosm of the political opinions of the country. And it, like the country, is the greatest example of why we need a ruling class. Because the unwashed twitter users are perfectly happy to bitch, but not to research anything, manage expectations, have sober discussions, or really ask themselves what matters. I think we need an Aristocracy, and I blame Jackson for us not having one. __________________ I've moved to a new address

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09-12-2012, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Freebase Dali Partying on the inside Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5,584	Sorry for being offtopic, but since we're in a political thread, Floyd, your crafty edit of your signature makes me think you believe this forum is some sort of democracy governed by practices you enjoy elsewhere... Oh boy, will we have fun with you!

09-13-2012, 01:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
~~[MERIT]~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 4,823	For myself, it boils down to: Do I vote for the lesser of 2 evils, or stand my ground and write in a candidate who I believe in (to ensure that my voice is heard, even though it would inevitably mean nothing) . Either way we're all screwed.