Mara 29 Posted May 18, 2007 I want Huckabee to be elected. We'd all be giggling half the time whenever someone said "President Huckabee." You just can't say it without smiling. We could all go around with "I ♥ Hucklebee!" just like that movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted May 21, 2007 To me, "Huckabee" sounds like the brand nam for ham or tuna. Huckabee Hams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen 0 Posted May 21, 2007 I'm not sure who I'm voting for yet; it's too early now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 1, 2007 Drake has asked if Gore is running in another thread. The answer, as of now, is no. I would definitely consider him though, but for now, I'm leaning toward hoping for an Edwards-Richardson ticket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted June 11, 2007 I would've loved Dean if he had run. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 11, 2007 I hope he runs again sometime down the road a la Nixon, Gore, Gephardt, etc. If he had had better communication skills in adverserial settings (debates, interviews) he would have won the nomination and would have creamed Bush. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted June 11, 2007 those debates and interviews are gonna kill you every time. even if you're the best candidate in the entire universe with the secret to world peace, the second you screw up on TV, you're dead. i don't think it's right, but that's the way it is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mara 29 Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Yeah, I know. Edited June 11, 2007 by Mara Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake 53 Posted June 12, 2007 Screw up on TV? Someone remind me how Bush got into office then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 12, 2007 Because the media liked him, hated Gore, therfore giving Bush better press time. Plus, Al Gore allowed himself to be pigeonholed by establishment Democratic consultants who don't know sith and are afraid of sounding "edgy" or...gasp..."liberal." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted June 12, 2007 The Democrats have no ewoking clue how to run an election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 12, 2007 Correction, the establishment Democrats have no ewoking clue. Their idea is to pour un-Godly sums of money (raised in large part from corporations with stances opposed to typical Democratic goals of better labor and environmental standards) into the race to buy negative ads on TV. This is opposed to the strategy of the grassroots/netroots which is to create a strong grassroots presents, take true progressive stances, and rely on other forms of advertising, especially the media. I don't find it a bit surprising the most of the disappointments from the 2006 elections were in races in which the establishment Democrats were running things while most of the pleasant surprises were from grassroots campaigns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted June 12, 2007 I will say one thing: after watching The Daily Show a couple days ago, this Ron Paul fella actually seems quite reasonable and intelligent. More frighteningly, he's Republican. How's about that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 12, 2007 Actually, he's a Libertarian. He votes against ALL spending bills but then wants the federal government to spend money in his district. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radioactive Isotope 29 Posted June 12, 2007 hmmm.....tiny bit hypocritical, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ender 8 Posted June 12, 2007 Well, he IS a politician... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ana 15 Posted June 12, 2007 You know who should run? The judge who put Paris Hilton in jail. That's something Republicans and Democrats can get along on. He doesn't need a platform other than "I locked up Paris Hilton, however temporary it may be, because I believe that celebrities are not above the law." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted June 12, 2007 Honestly? Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert would win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Princess 35 Posted June 12, 2007 You know who should run? The judge who put Paris Hilton in jail. That's something Republicans and Democrats can get along on. He doesn't need a platform other than "I locked up Paris Hilton, however temporary it may be, because I believe that celebrities are not above the law." I love that Judge! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 13, 2007 I will say one thing: after watching The Daily Show a couple days ago, this Ron Paul fella actually seems quite reasonable and intelligent. More frighteningly, he's Republican. How's about that? Who woulda ever thought we would hear Janson say something like that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted June 13, 2007 He stated years ago that he didn't consider himself a Republican. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheUnknown 39 Posted June 13, 2007 Just saw a news story (see Gun Control thread) where the House passed a bill that would prevent mentally unstable people from buying guns, among other things. The lone "no" vote? Ron Paul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickenman 9 Posted June 14, 2007 ...is he mentally unstable himself? Or just ewoking stupid? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
