Tonto 1 #26 October 31, 2003 I have no doubt that the process was followed. I also have no doubt that the outcome would have been different had the Supreme court been dominated by Democrats. Little point in having a vote if you're going to appoint someone anyway. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #27 October 31, 2003 Geez, this thread so far sounds like a group of delinquent kids rattling on about a teacher they don't like . . . oh that's right -- all the responsible adults are just now getting up. Ninny ninny boo boo too you too! . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #28 October 31, 2003 No, mostly they are people who realise that saying things like "Bring it on!" is perhaps not the most prudent thing to do when the lives of others are on the line. I know of no teacher who willfully encourages misbehavior in their class, or a skydiving instructor who wishes his/her students a malfunction regardless of how well they have trained. Speaking of which, is your slider stuck up in your Avitar? tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiventom 0 #29 October 31, 2003 Not a chance. I didn't vote for him the first time. I love america and wonder why he doesn't. "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana" -Groucho Marx- "Tom flies like a rock" -Tom Carson- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #30 October 31, 2003 This poll does appeal to contemporary lefties though. They get to vote against something. But don't have to decide what to vote 'for'. typical ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #31 October 31, 2003 It's a simple Poll. The dude is in. Do you want him in next time? Yes or No? I can't see how that will appeal more to one group than another. I'm happy with the way things have gone in the last few years. With the Dollar having weakened as much as it has - I can save 1000's on the cost of new gear, and as a foreigner - jumps in the US are getting cheaper by the day - and that's what really counts. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #32 October 31, 2003 ummmm hell no .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammer 0 #33 October 31, 2003 If this poll appeals to anyone...it's people without jobs. Don't you people ever sleep? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #34 October 31, 2003 Heee heee Actually, it's human tendency to have an easier time voting against something than to pick from choices. I hear the following a lot "I don't like (whoever)" - but then what/who would you do as an alternate? - "I don't know, but not that guy/action/whatever". The seven (9, 10, 5?) dwarfs are still running against the current admin, not for something. I have a friend at work who's into practical applications of statistics. I'll ask him Monday if there is any historical data on polls of this type. Just to escalate - 1 - We have an electoral system, Gore tried to derail it, the supreme court upheld the decision. A majority 'nationwide' has never been determined. Look at the 'by county' map, it looks like the last california election. 2 - Every recount before and after the decision favored Bush 3 - For those expats who think they made the difference, that group was specifically targetted by the Dems to 'disenfranchise'. At best, Dems were guilty of shenanigans, at worst, both parties. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #35 October 31, 2003 Sleep? Little slices of death. I doubt when you are elderly, bedridden and seconds from death, that you will wish you slept more of your life away. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #36 October 31, 2003 QuoteNo, mostly they are people who realise that saying things like "Bring it on!" is perhaps not the most prudent thing to do when the lives of others are on the line. True. Bush has a lot of positives, IMO, but he has a lot of negatives too, like lousy speaking abilities and too much testosterone . . . I really wish we'd have done better in the last election. However, I'll still vote for him in the next election because, like last time, there is no better choice. QuoteSpeaking of which, is your slider stuck up in your Avitar? No, I'm just trying to outdo the recently mentioned banned jumper with the 25 ft risers. . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #37 October 31, 2003 >>IT WON'T MATTER WHAT THE MAJORITY OF AMERICANS WRITE ON THEIR BALLOT. << You guys who do not understand the electoral college are funny. ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #38 October 31, 2003 QuoteQuotebecause, like last time, there is no better choice.Quote That's where I'm at. Here's a clip from a poll (summarized by Fox News - any opinions on that?) Sorry about the cut and paste distortion. 27. So far, do you think the Democratic presidential candidates are spending more time (attacking President Bush and his policies) or more time (explaining what their own policies would be if they were to become president)? (ROTATE) SCALE: 1. Attacking President Bush and his policies 2. Explaining their own policy positions 3. (Both) 4. (Neither) 5. (Not sure) Attacking Explaining (Both) (Neither) (NS) 28-29 Oct 03 All 61% 18 7 2 12 Dem 49% 27 9 3 12 Rep 81% 8 4 1 6 Ind 55% 17 10 2 16 9-10 Sep 03 All 59% 14 12 3 12 Dem 43% 22 15 4 16 Rep 79% 7 7 1 6 Ind 49% 13 17 5 16 ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #39 October 31, 2003 This is quite normal for any party not in power. That's why they're referred to as "The opposition" It is their very function to oppose, and when they are the ruling party, to be opposed. One is the gas, the other the brake. Any other system would be dysfuntional in a democracy. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #40 October 31, 2003 QuoteIf you call damaging pretty much every relationship the US has with any country outside North America "getting away with it" then I suppose he is. Hey! He managed to damage some realtionships in North America too! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sundevil777 102 #41 October 31, 2003 Do you remember all the newspapers that did their own recount of all the FL ballots? They had all the time in the world, and each newspaper could have their own people make their own judgement. Bush won Florida. I think the electoral college is a good thing. It keeps a small number of large population states and urban areas from having too much power. No matter how much of a landslide a candidate might have in LA and NY, if he wins a majority in many other small states, he wins. It wasn't the reason for setting up the electoral college in the first place, but I think this is a positive thing. Having the 2 houses of congress structured the way they are - one by state population, one with 2 senators each is similar in the way that power is distributed. I understand that it is annoying to be out of power. Republicans didn't like it either.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydyvr 0 #42 October 31, 2003 QuoteYou guys who do not understand the electoral college are funny. lol, yea pretty basic stuff . . . . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Taz 0 #43 October 31, 2003 The electoral college was never intended to act independently of the voters. Apparently, though, the Supreme Court was.It's the Year of the Dragon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Remster 30 #44 October 31, 2003 Quotelol, yea pretty basic stuff For an american maybe... many here arent. Ooop... sory, I forgot the world revolves around the US....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydyvr 0 #45 October 31, 2003 QuoteQuotelol, yea pretty basic stuff For an american maybe... many here arent. Ooop... sory, I forgot the world revolves around the US.... Good point, and well taken. But if the people of other nations want to join into a conversation about US politics, they ought first learn the very basic methods of our system . . . . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydyvr 0 #46 October 31, 2003 QuoteHe was appointed by the Supreme Court. He is NOT an elected President. The Supreme Court says he is an elected president. Edit: to fix typo -- don't want the spelling cops on my case you know! . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivejersey 0 #47 October 31, 2003 Democracy: A system whereby one person may have more people vote for him but because some fucked up college system exists does not win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #48 October 31, 2003 You guys are all crazy ya know. Why even post these threads? We all know you're all voting for me in the next election... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivejersey 0 #49 October 31, 2003 Man I don't know you, have any idea of your political leanings but I know you have a 90% chance of posing a global thermonuclear war threat. Plus theres a good chance that Dz's would get some serious federal subsidies. Count me in (once I move to the US!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites storm1977 0 #50 October 31, 2003 You sound like HILLARY.... Ohhh Let's get rid of the electoral college cuz I could never win with it in place... Yeah...let'd get rid of the fucking constitution too and start over... Sound like a good idea??? Fuck off Hillary... You don't like this country, It is not the socialist society you envision??? Well tough shit. It is a republic, a capitolistic society...Move to FRANCE or CANADA if you don't like. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Page 2 of 9 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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Tonto 1 #39 October 31, 2003 This is quite normal for any party not in power. That's why they're referred to as "The opposition" It is their very function to oppose, and when they are the ruling party, to be opposed. One is the gas, the other the brake. Any other system would be dysfuntional in a democracy. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #40 October 31, 2003 QuoteIf you call damaging pretty much every relationship the US has with any country outside North America "getting away with it" then I suppose he is. Hey! He managed to damage some realtionships in North America too! lolRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #41 October 31, 2003 Do you remember all the newspapers that did their own recount of all the FL ballots? They had all the time in the world, and each newspaper could have their own people make their own judgement. Bush won Florida. I think the electoral college is a good thing. It keeps a small number of large population states and urban areas from having too much power. No matter how much of a landslide a candidate might have in LA and NY, if he wins a majority in many other small states, he wins. It wasn't the reason for setting up the electoral college in the first place, but I think this is a positive thing. Having the 2 houses of congress structured the way they are - one by state population, one with 2 senators each is similar in the way that power is distributed. I understand that it is annoying to be out of power. Republicans didn't like it either.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #42 October 31, 2003 QuoteYou guys who do not understand the electoral college are funny. lol, yea pretty basic stuff . . . . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taz 0 #43 October 31, 2003 The electoral college was never intended to act independently of the voters. Apparently, though, the Supreme Court was.It's the Year of the Dragon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #44 October 31, 2003 Quotelol, yea pretty basic stuff For an american maybe... many here arent. Ooop... sory, I forgot the world revolves around the US....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #45 October 31, 2003 QuoteQuotelol, yea pretty basic stuff For an american maybe... many here arent. Ooop... sory, I forgot the world revolves around the US.... Good point, and well taken. But if the people of other nations want to join into a conversation about US politics, they ought first learn the very basic methods of our system . . . . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydyvr 0 #46 October 31, 2003 QuoteHe was appointed by the Supreme Court. He is NOT an elected President. The Supreme Court says he is an elected president. Edit: to fix typo -- don't want the spelling cops on my case you know! . . =(_8^(1) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #47 October 31, 2003 Democracy: A system whereby one person may have more people vote for him but because some fucked up college system exists does not win. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #48 October 31, 2003 You guys are all crazy ya know. Why even post these threads? We all know you're all voting for me in the next election... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #49 October 31, 2003 Man I don't know you, have any idea of your political leanings but I know you have a 90% chance of posing a global thermonuclear war threat. Plus theres a good chance that Dz's would get some serious federal subsidies. Count me in (once I move to the US!). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
storm1977 0 #50 October 31, 2003 You sound like HILLARY.... Ohhh Let's get rid of the electoral college cuz I could never win with it in place... Yeah...let'd get rid of the fucking constitution too and start over... Sound like a good idea??? Fuck off Hillary... You don't like this country, It is not the socialist society you envision??? Well tough shit. It is a republic, a capitolistic society...Move to FRANCE or CANADA if you don't like. Chris ----------------------------------------------------- Sometimes it is more important to protect LIFE than Liberty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
