Posted October 17, 2007 well since next years going to be the big Indecision 2008 election i figured its time to review whos gonna run + who everyone wants to see run. I know alot of you are all "oh who cares about America" but lets face it, their politics is fun to know too least i think so this thread was inspired by Stephen Colbert who the other day has announced that he is considering running for president possibly of just south carolina Democrats: Clinton Obama Edwards Republicans: McCain Romney Ron Paul Fred Thompson Rudy Giuliani also, rumoured to run are the following: Al Gore (former soon to be the next president) Colbert (did a famous speech at a republican dinner where he insulted the republicans) My view: I hope for the Democrats to win and therefore i want Clinton to win presidency enjoy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 In my view, Clinton will win (natch), but I'd rather it were Giuliani, Obama, or, of course, Colbert. Yes, I know, I like Republican, I know, I know... Still that must been he's fairly awesome. :wink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Clinton, oh how I loath her. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 In my view, Clinton will win (natch), but I'd rather it were Giuliani, Obama, or, of course, Colbert. Yes, I know, I like Republican, I know, I know... Still that must been he's fairly awesome. :wink: why? also Giuliani? he is trying to ride the wave of 9/11 so very hard its just...disturbing, i mean bringing to light how much you did for the new yorkers in the aftermarth of 9/11 is fine, but to hold a fundraiser where people have to pay $9.11 is just...well odd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 why? also Giuliani? he is trying to ride the wave of 9/11 so very hard its just...disturbing, i mean bringing to light how much you did for the new yorkers in the aftermarth of 9/11 is fine, but to hold a fundraiser where people have to pay $9.11 is just...well odd Who ever came up with the fund raiser idea needs a good slapping, if not to be shot. Giuliani is by far the most liberal Republican. He's a Democrat in all but name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Clinton will introduce a world wide ban on video games... Then again, anything can be better than Bush. Fuck, if they put Satan himself in charge of America, it'd probably be better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I wish Gore would run! If not, then hopefully clinton will win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I don't know much about whoever is trying to become president, but as long as they're not another bush (or blair), I'm happy-ish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I'm still rooting for Obama. He seems to be the most intelligent and progressive of all the candidates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Did i forget to mention that Clinton is 30 percent ahead than Obama and then 7 percent ahead of Guiliani? =] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I've been rooting for Obama, but I don't really know their general opinions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Pardon my ignorance but whats the difference between republicans and democrats. [i don't really delve too much in to politics] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I would vote for Obama if I where American but he wont win. Dont get why everybody wants Hildawg to win though. Cant stand Guiliani either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I hope Gore wins. America needs a good kick up the arse as far as environmental issues are concerned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I like Obama, but I'm not that informed about it, so I'm not really sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Pardon my ignorance but whats the difference between republicans and democrats. [i don't really delve too much in to politics] Republicans are the ones that believe americans are their own person and as such they are all in favour of the whole costly health care, they believe in less federal government (want people to do their own things) and have lots of powerful families in thier party and last but not least They <3 God. Democrats are more after less costly more free health care systems and more "we'll take care of the more important things" also <3 enviroment Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Imagine how different the world would be today if Al beat Bush back in 2001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Al did beat Bush didn't he? But there was some toss up with the votes in Florida. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Al did beat Bush didn't he? But there was some toss up with the votes in Florida. Yup. Didn't numerous dead people vote aswell or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 As far as I know (or so I heard), Al Gore is not a candidate for the presidential elections, even though people want him to after winning that Noble Prize. Anyway, even though I haven't really been following stuff, Obama seems like a cool guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 I'd vote for anyone who is willing to sign the Kyoto agreement, like clinton. Is any other candidate wanting to sign it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Al did beat Bush didn't he? But there was some toss up with the votes in Florida. And in America the one who wins is the one with most the states won over, not the one with most people. Which is ridiculous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 Yup. Didn't numerous dead people vote aswell or something? someones thinking of the kennedy election ;] basically it was a tie, and in florida (where jeb bush was) was needed to win by either side, and suddenly laws were passed which meant people with names of known criminals (ones in prison and so forth) couldn't vote thus Bush won Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 And in America the one who wins is the one with most the states won over, not the one with most people. Which is ridiculous. It's really stupid: winning over a majority in California is harder than winning Alaska and North Dakota, but the latter option is worth twice as much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted October 17, 2007 It's not just winning states, don't forget each state has a number of electoral college votes. A desolate place like Alaska is only worth three, while Florida is probably worth about 20-odd. California is good for 55. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
