SkyChimp 0 #1 February 5, 2007 If election day was tomorrow, who would you vote for and why? Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #2 February 5, 2007 Not enough on their platforms to make a choice, yet.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #3 February 5, 2007 QuoteNot enough on their platforms to make a choice, yet. True, but I was curious to see what people thought based on the previous political performance for each individual listed. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 February 5, 2007 Sure am glad you didn't include Huckabee. He's one scary son of a bitch.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #5 February 6, 2007 I've noticed that McCain is in the lead with our poll. I personally dont think he has the conservative mind on social issues, but hey.... you never know Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,424 #6 February 6, 2007 I'd like to see a McCain/Powell ticket.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #7 February 6, 2007 I'd like to see a Gingrich and Tancredo ticket Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,079 #8 February 6, 2007 > I'd like to see a Gingrich and Tancredo ticket Why not go for the gusto, and try for a DeLay/Cunningham ticket? It's not like they'll be able to dig up any _more_ dirt on them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #9 February 6, 2007 Quote> I'd like to see a Gingrich and Tancredo ticket Why not go for the gusto, and try for a DeLay/Cunningham ticket? It's not like they'll be able to dig up any _more_ dirt on them. Now that's quality entertainment Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewGPM 0 #10 February 6, 2007 Where is the Mitt Romney option....he's my #1 so far. From your poll, my choice is Newt. I'd love to see him get the job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 February 6, 2007 amphibians cannot be presidents. It's in the Constitution. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #12 February 6, 2007 I'm not a Republiican, but if I were to vote for one of the above, it would probably be Ron Paul. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #13 February 6, 2007 Quoteamphibians cannot be presidents. It's in the Constitution. Hmmm, amphibians aren't allowed, but weasels are?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #14 February 6, 2007 @ quade: QuoteSure am glad you didn't include Huckabee. He's one scary son of a bitch. Why would you say that? He's smart -- he graduated magna cum laude from Ouachita Baptist University, completing his bachelors degree in 2 1/2 years before attending Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Prior to his political career, Huckabee was pastor of several Southern Baptist churches in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He served as President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 1989 to 1991 and as President of a religious-oriented television station. We really need a guy like that. A Huckabee/Brownback ticket is just what we need to bring this divided country back together. @speedracer QuoteI'm not a Republiican, but if I were to vote for one of the above, it would probably be Ron Paul. Good choice. I know next to nothing about him, but he's Texan, so he must be good. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #15 February 6, 2007 Quote Why would you say that? (snip) Prior to his political career, Huckabee was pastor of several Southern Baptist churches in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He served as President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 1989 to 1991 and as President of a religious-oriented television station. We really need a guy like that. A Huckabee/Brownback ticket is what we need to bring this divided country back together. Oh, I beg to differ. I completely understand why a portion of the population might want an evangelical in The White House, but to say it would "bring this divided country back together" is either naive or disingenuous. We don't need extremes from either side in The White House . . . ever.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #16 February 6, 2007 QuoteI'd like to see a McCain/Powell ticket. I predict that 2008 will be the 3rd consecutive presidential election decided by a margin as thin as a gnat's whisker. That being the case, both the Dem ticket and the Repub ticket will need to appeal to cross-over and on-the-fence voters. Currently, I think the GOP's on-the-fence voters are people - who are dispoprportionately women - who are moderate-to-conservative on social issues, conservative on spending and taxation, moderate to liberal on women's issues, uncomfortable with the Religious Right, and -- most importantly for 2008 -- have become opposed to an escalation of the Iraq War or a surge in troops. McCain's support for the surge will cost him those votes. Therefore, I think McCain has made himself a weaker candidate, because those on the fence voters who want the war over now won't support him. Powell doesn't have the fire in the belly. He doesn't want to weather what would be in store not just for him, but his wife (who suffers from clinical depression ) if he were to be on the ticket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #17 February 6, 2007 QuoteI predict that 2008 will be the 3rd consecutive presidential election decided by a margin as thin as a gnat's whisker and that it was!!!! Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,424 #18 February 6, 2007 Can't disagree with a single thing you've said, Andy. And, I know you're right both on the McCain issue of escalation of troops (although recent events would support his endorsement of that plan) and Powell's not running. In fact, I was surprised whe Powell accepted the Secretary of State position after he'd written his book. He mentioned then that he wouldn't go back to the public sector for his and his wife's sake. Just like fantasy football... just consider it my fantasy ticket. I respect both men.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #19 February 6, 2007 QuoteQuote Why would you say that? (snip) Prior to his political career, Huckabee was pastor of several Southern Baptist churches in Arkadelphia, Texarkana, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He served as President of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention from 1989 to 1991 and as President of a religious-oriented television station. We really need a guy like that. A Huckabee/Brownback ticket is what we need to bring this divided country back together. Oh, I beg to differ. I completely understand why a portion of the population might want an evangelical in The White House, but to say it would "bring this divided country back together" is either naive or disingenuous. We don't need extremes from either side in The White House . . . ever. I've been burned recently with some nebulous sarcasm here, so I figured I'd play too. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #20 February 6, 2007 On an ideological level, I'd vote for Ron Paul. On a practical level? I think it would be nice if Tancredo were in the white house, because we'd see legal BASE in National Parks in the US. Tancredo is the only congressman to actively address this issue, and has essentially asked the NPS to allow BASE jumping.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #21 February 7, 2007 QuoteOn an ideological level, I'd vote for Ron Paul. On a practical level? I think it would be nice if Tancredo were in the white house, because we'd see legal BASE in National Parks in the US. Tancredo is the only congressman to actively address this issue, and has essentially asked the NPS to allow BASE jumping. Well Tancredo also believes in supporting the wall be built along the US southern border, and holding illegal immigrants accountable to current federal law. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Channman 2 #22 February 7, 2007 I'm a Newt supporter, however he is not going to run. He has made statements that if necessary he would possible enter in September which will be far to late in the year to even think of being competitive. No, he is not running. Now that New York Mayor dude has possiblities and John McCain will not be supported in the national committees because of his support for many liberal dem causes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #23 February 7, 2007 QuoteQuoteOn an ideological level, I'd vote for Ron Paul. On a practical level? I think it would be nice if Tancredo were in the white house, because we'd see legal BASE in National Parks in the US. Tancredo is the only congressman to actively address this issue, and has essentially asked the NPS to allow BASE jumping. Well Tancredo also believes in supporting the wall be built along the US southern border, and holding illegal immigrants accountable to current federal law. I can support those positions...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterblaster72 0 #24 February 7, 2007 QuoteNow that New York Mayor dude has possiblities and John McCain will not be supported in the national committees because of his support for many liberal dem causes. So you think pro-choice, drag-dressing Rudy Giuliani has more of a possibility of getting nominated than pro-war, anti-abortion McCain does? True, McCain is pro-environment (my god, how disgustingly LIBERAL, right?!!) but if you look at his voting record, he is fundamentally a conservative. And this time around he's kissing southern baptist redneck ass, because he learned from his mistakes in 2000. I think he has a fine chance. And if there is a "uniter" among any of the dem or republican candidates, it is most certainly McCain. Rudy on the other hand screwed himself simply by dressing in drag for a halloween party back in the late 90's. The ultra-religious hillbilly wing of the party is going to crucify him for it, guaranteed. I think it is quite possible that he could get picked for VP though since he might add some geographic balance to a ticket that will likely feature a red-state candidate. Be humble, ask questions, listen, learn, follow the golden rule, talk when necessary, and know when to shut the fuck up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyChimp 0 #25 February 11, 2007 QuoteQuoteNow that New York Mayor dude has possiblities and John McCain will not be supported in the national committees because of his support for many liberal dem causes. So you think pro-choice, drag-dressing Rudy Giuliani has more of a possibility of getting nominated than pro-war, anti-abortion McCain does? True, McCain is pro-environment (my god, how disgustingly LIBERAL, right?!!) but if you look at his voting record, he is fundamentally a conservative. And this time around he's kissing southern baptist redneck ass, because he learned from his mistakes in 2000. I think he has a fine chance. And if there is a "uniter" among any of the dem or republican candidates, it is most certainly McCain. Rudy on the other hand screwed himself simply by dressing in drag for a halloween party back in the late 90's. The ultra-religious hillbilly wing of the party is going to crucify him for it, guaranteed. I think it is quite possible that he could get picked for VP though since he might add some geographic balance to a ticket that will likely feature a red-state candidate. Sorry guys... I still think Newt will run. He is very unpredictable in his tactics. He playing this party nomination game like Chevrolet did with the Camaro. They said for 5 years that they had no intentions on bringing it back and then they did when enough people whinned about it. Just building up the demand is what I think he is doing. PLUS, Newt is the kind of guy that will come forward with detailed solutions. The problem with McCain is that he isn't a leader. He swings too much based on public polls. Does anyone else find it funny that we made a SPORT out of an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE?!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
