You Decide: The 2006 Elections

Algrinon · 02-21-2006, 12:08 PM

Alright policy wonks, political junkies, liberals, conservatives, lefties and righties, environmentalist whackos and evil capitalistic pigs; what do you think about the 2006 elections?

Will the conservatives in America continue to gain powa or will the left make a comeback? Are there any scandals that will hurt either party enough to cause a major move in the political spectrum in America?

Lets get it all on record before the elections really get into full swing!

redav · 02-21-2006, 01:03 PM

May want to have someone smarter than yourself repost the poll with more options. You know, to be more in line with the real world?

Algrinon · 02-21-2006, 01:41 PM

I bashed on everyone equally. So as not to offend any of you politically correct types:

If you are a progressive democrat with left leaning tendencies, please vote one!

If you are a conservative republican with tendencies to lean right, please vote two!

If you do not give a darn, please vote three!

This message has been bought and paid for by the politically correct nazis.

Stil · 02-21-2006, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Algrinon

I bashed on everyone equally. So as not to offend any of you politically correct types:

If you are a progressive democrat with left leaning tendencies, please vote one!

If you are a conservative republican with tendencies to lean right, please vote two!

If you do not give a darn, please vote three!

This message has been bought and paid for by the politically correct nazis.

What about us wacko libertarians and evil anarchists... we don't get a say?

Eomer · 02-21-2006, 01:57 PM

No, there's only two sides to American politics: right and wrong. What the hell, I'm Canadian and even I know that.

GaliemVaelant · 02-21-2006, 02:45 PM

As soon as I move to a state where I'll still be able to vote in the primaries, I'm registering my party as "Correct".

Similarly, if I ever wind up in the military again by some cruel twist of fate, then my dogtags will say "Jedi" (I'll tell them it's my religion to make that happen).

Political affiliations mean about as much as the color of a NFL team's uniform anymore. Senators here in Louisiana just change parties to reflect what's popular, and the same folks stay in office for years.

TheGoat · 02-21-2006, 06:58 PM

The GOP will lose its majority in both houses and Bush will be a lame duck for 2 whole years!

Zaniel · 02-21-2006, 07:11 PM

90% of the population will exercise their democratic right to not vote.

The rest will be convinced by the argument that only urgent destruction of the national school system and the pension can fund the necessary tax cuts to large industry that are need to protect y'all from terrorism.

End result, GOP wins every single seat, Democrats obliterated to the cries of "they hate freedom, burn them", Constitution changed to allow for life president and Karl Rove goes on to fulfil his life long ambition of becoming evil Vizier.

GaliemVaelant · 02-21-2006, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaniel

90% of the population will exercise their democratic right to not vote.

The rest will be convinced by the argument that only urgent destruction of the national school system and the pension can fund the necessary tax cuts to large industry that are need to protect y'all from terrorism.

While our ports are sold to Arab companies with previous financial ties to Al Qaeda. Of course, according to the president, deals like that "Go beyond politics." He means the politics of not getting people blown up... The politics that he has used to justify every turn he's dropped over the years. That is, the politics that America "must not back down from, no matter what comes"... until it's convenient for previous campaign financers. Then it's not important.

Eomer · 02-22-2006, 08:01 AM

Watson added, I'm going with Watson for Prez!

Bralkan · 02-22-2006, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaniel

90% of the population will exercise their democratic right to not vote.

The rest will be convinced by the argument that only urgent destruction of the national school system and the pension can fund the necessary tax cuts to large industry that are need to protect y'all from terrorism.

End result, GOP wins every single seat, Democrats obliterated to the cries of "they hate freedom, burn them", Constitution changed to allow for life president and Karl Rove goes on to fulfil his life long ambition of becoming evil Vizier.

Sad. But true.

Dintorr · 02-22-2006, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoat

The GOP will lose its majority in both houses and Bush will be a lame duck for 2 whole years!

Not likely.

After it's all said and done, it will all pretty much be the same old status quo.

Edit: the poll options are dumb.

EnigmaticParadigm · 02-22-2006, 03:59 PM

How many votes is Diebold counting this time around?

Kolle · 02-22-2006, 05:51 PM

I find it harder every year to trust any politician. Some of them speak well enough and say what sounds good, but there's just no way to know if they mean it. I don't like the way things have gone since 2000 and I don't think Bush ever deserved to be president anyways. I'm not talking specifically of the voting issues of 2000, but of his life in general. I don't think he deserved to hold public office at all. Nothing against him personally, however, I hear he's a decent guy to have a beer with or whatever.

I just get the impression that Bush and his closest advisors would say and do anything to get what they want and most of what they want isn't in the best interest of the average American. I also think they would then lie about it and try not to get caught, never filling us in on anything. The only way we get any truth is if someone on the inside betrays them and tells us.

I find my views are more similar to Libertarian than either of the major parties. It seems like the system is designed to keep them out of any major office though.

Anyways one major issue I'd like to see fixed is the money. I don't think politicians should have to raise money to get into office. It leaves the door wide open for too many potential problems. With a lot of the current scandals I think that is apparent.

I'd rather have the campaigns publicly funded with a limited number of things like TV commercials and radio spots. If they want to win then they should do it by talking with people face to face and not relying on a smear ad that twists the truth.

Ronne · 02-22-2006, 09:48 PM

There is public funding, but it's a pittence. If you take the public funding, there is a limir on how much total you can spend on the campaign. However, if you're the son of an oil tycoon, or married into a multi-million dollar corporation, you can easily waive the public funding to avoid any type of limit on your campaign. Money wins, and it's sad.

View Poll Results: Who will win the 2006 elections?
The environmental whackos and liberals will take it back!	31	23.66%
The capitalistic pigs and conservatives will gain more powa!	29	22.14%
Who gives a fuck!	28	21.37%
Emma Watson	43	32.82%
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02-21-2006, 12:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Algrinon Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 732 +0 Internets	You Decide: The 2006 Elections Alright policy wonks, political junkies, liberals, conservatives, lefties and righties, environmentalist whackos and evil capitalistic pigs; what do you think about the 2006 elections? Will the conservatives in America continue to gain powa or will the left make a comeback? Are there any scandals that will hurt either party enough to cause a major move in the political spectrum in America? Lets get it all on record before the elections really get into full swing!

02-22-2006, 03:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
EnigmaticParadigm Is Kermit gunna have to make a bitch go "GLARRRRGH?!" Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pre World War III America Posts: 2,491 +53 Internets	How many votes is Diebold counting this time around? __________________

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Ronne King for a night Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Harvard IL Posts: 4,204 +0 Internets	There is public funding, but it's a pittence. If you take the public funding, there is a limir on how much total you can spend on the campaign. However, if you're the son of an oil tycoon, or married into a multi-million dollar corporation, you can easily waive the public funding to avoid any type of limit on your campaign. Money wins, and it's sad. __________________

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02-21-2006, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
redav Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 532 +0 Internets	May want to have someone smarter than yourself repost the poll with more options. You know, to be more in line with the real world?

02-21-2006, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Algrinon Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 732 +0 Internets	I bashed on everyone equally. So as not to offend any of you politically correct types: If you are a progressive democrat with left leaning tendencies, please vote one! If you are a conservative republican with tendencies to lean right, please vote two! If you do not give a darn, please vote three! This message has been bought and paid for by the politically correct nazis.

02-21-2006, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,202 +39 Internets	No, there's only two sides to American politics: right and wrong. What the hell, I'm Canadian and even I know that.

02-21-2006, 02:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
GaliemVaelant An Excellent Driver Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,747 +5 Internets	As soon as I move to a state where I'll still be able to vote in the primaries, I'm registering my party as "Correct". Similarly, if I ever wind up in the military again by some cruel twist of fate, then my dogtags will say "Jedi" (I'll tell them it's my religion to make that happen). Political affiliations mean about as much as the color of a NFL team's uniform anymore. Senators here in Louisiana just change parties to reflect what's popular, and the same folks stay in office for years.

02-21-2006, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheGoat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 389 +0 Internets	The GOP will lose its majority in both houses and Bush will be a lame duck for 2 whole years!

02-21-2006, 07:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zaniel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 740 +1 Internets	90% of the population will exercise their democratic right to not vote. The rest will be convinced by the argument that only urgent destruction of the national school system and the pension can fund the necessary tax cuts to large industry that are need to protect y'all from terrorism. End result, GOP wins every single seat, Democrats obliterated to the cries of "they hate freedom, burn them", Constitution changed to allow for life president and Karl Rove goes on to fulfil his life long ambition of becoming evil Vizier.

02-22-2006, 08:01 AM	#10 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 10,202 +39 Internets	Watson added, I'm going with Watson for Prez!

02-22-2006, 05:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
Kolle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,879 -25 Internets	I find it harder every year to trust any politician. Some of them speak well enough and say what sounds good, but there's just no way to know if they mean it. I don't like the way things have gone since 2000 and I don't think Bush ever deserved to be president anyways. I'm not talking specifically of the voting issues of 2000, but of his life in general. I don't think he deserved to hold public office at all. Nothing against him personally, however, I hear he's a decent guy to have a beer with or whatever. I just get the impression that Bush and his closest advisors would say and do anything to get what they want and most of what they want isn't in the best interest of the average American. I also think they would then lie about it and try not to get caught, never filling us in on anything. The only way we get any truth is if someone on the inside betrays them and tells us. I find my views are more similar to Libertarian than either of the major parties. It seems like the system is designed to keep them out of any major office though. Anyways one major issue I'd like to see fixed is the money. I don't think politicians should have to raise money to get into office. It leaves the door wide open for too many potential problems. With a lot of the current scandals I think that is apparent. I'd rather have the campaigns publicly funded with a limited number of things like TV commercials and radio spots. If they want to win then they should do it by talking with people face to face and not relying on a smear ad that twists the truth.