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What you are missing is the insanely (well, insane in most Western countries, but not in the good ol' US of A) high numbers of social conservatives in America. If one gives it a little thought, one can see distinct similarities between the extreme Republicans and the Taliban. Hopefully, there are enough swing voters to keep the bastards out of power. And, as an afterthought, it is to everyone's benefit to keep religious nutbars away from control of nuclear weapons.

Dr. Strangelove Final Scene - YouTube

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How about this scenario: After hearing her speech, some political commentators were suggesting a possible Michelle Obama candidacy in the next Presidential election. Not a bad idea in my opinion.:theband: And a distinct possibility.

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Maybe this would be an idea? What do you think Eric?

BBC News - Canada for president: Can the US learn from the north?

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I don't know if this would be a good idea ... we are very busy up here trying to figure out how we can get through the winter without an NHL hockey season:mad:

However, over the past few years, Rick Mercer, and undercover Horseman (that would be RCMP) has been trying to educate Americans about Canada. Looks like he might need some help.

Rick Mercer Talking to Americans Part 1 - YouTube

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This reminds me of the day I was in a cafe in Sorrento at a table next to some loud (they are aren't they) young adult Yanks.

They were discussing The Gunpowder Plot and how it was a plot to blow up Margaret Thatcher - seriously - I kid you not!

I had to intervene and give them a mini history lesson.

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No, no, hon ... don't try to enlighten them (a thankless task:rolleyes:) ... have fun with them. Talk about the South Sea Bubble; and ask them if it is a result of Global Warming. Have fun with "The War of Jenkins' Ear" ... :alright: The possibilites are almost endless.:D

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Had to google that one, I'm afraid. First I'd heard of any problems.

Ice Hockey generates about as much interest and press reporting in England as, I suspect, Accrington Stanley gets in the US papers.

Zilch.

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And back on the Romney subject, I'm actually starting to feel sorry for genuine supporters of the Republican Party and their admittedly loopy right wing policies regarding the role of government and the duty of the individual to stand on his/her own two feet rather than rely on state handouts.

Their arguments deserve to be heard in any democratic election, but unfortunately they are having those views presented by a candidate who seems hell bent on falling on more banana skins than Coco The Clown.

And don't you just love those Republican pundits coming on SkyNews looking increasingly desperate trying to defend the indefensible in Romneys latest gaffes?

Priceless!

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Reminds me of what Abe Lincoln said of one of his generals ... Burnside I think it was ... Mitt Romney seems to be snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. I think he must be the first politician in history to alienate 47% of the voters in one day.:alright: Quite an accomplisment there, Mitt old buddy. Keep it up.:D

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The 47% who don't pay tax.

Unlike Mr Romney who is happy to publish EVERY tax return for the past decade, in honour of his father who introduced this process when he ran for President in the 1960s?

Well, no. We have received the last two years tax returns, showing he paid 14% on his earned income. Thats bad enough because its well below what Mr Average American paid.

What about the previous 8 years? Believe it or not, his spin doctors have tried to pass us off with "an Accountants calculation of the sort of levels of tax he would have paid"

I kid you not!

Conclusion? Not Rocket Science. He's got something to hide.

The man is an absolute, total and utter disgrace.

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Of course, that 47% are those who, in the land of the free etc. don't make enough damn money to pay tax. And, in fact, they do pay taxes. Maybe not Federal income tax; but there are payroll taxes and all the taxes we moan about: booze, smokes, gas etc. He also conveniently forgets those wealthy Americans who prefer to move their money offshore, or to hire tax lawyers and accountants to find convenient loopholes, rather than pay taxes. Poor bloody middle class, eh. The rich avoid taxes, the poor don't make enough to pay them ... guess who gets it in the ass.:confused:

And he def. does seem to have something to hide. I don't think he is a total disgrace ... that was Bush Jr., oh, and Nixon. Just an dumb, arrogant, rich sonofabitch (that's a nice little rime) who thought he could buy the White House. Hey, he still might win, though.

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Talking about having sport with the Yanks, reminded me of that one about the big Texan stood in the main concourse at Heathrow, He shouts "Heathrow Airport London England, the arse hole of the world" a little cockney hearing this just looks at him and says "Just passing through are we":D

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And the Texan in southern Saskatchewan talking to a local farmer. He asked the stubble jumper how much land he farmed. The farmer said, "Ten sections." The Texan responded, "Hell, back home in Texas I can set out in my truck at sun up, and by the time the sun goes down I'm still on my own land." The Saskatchewan farmer said, "Yup. Know what you mean. I had a truck like that once.";)

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Some great new campaign ads out. Check out Samuel L. Jackson's "Wake the f... up!" No link; this is a family site:D Millions of Americans don't like it. 90% of them are Republicans, and the other 10% are too busy debauching their sisters to care one way or the other.:eek: (In other words, they are Republicans too). One way of distinguishing between the two parties is: Democrats tend to have a sense of humour. Republicans have no sense of humour, nor of irony. In fact, the ironic is way beyond them. Any old how, which do you like the better of the two: SLJ's performance, or Clint talking to a chair:rolleyes::D?

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Ya but Clint spoke to the chair with feeling:D:D

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You may or not be aware that the US voting machines can be 'manipulated'.

You may or may not be aware of the past election fraud that happened when votes in Florida were excluded from the count.

A snippet of info came my way today - Mitt Romney has strong connections to the company that supply the machines and count the votes.

The Free Press -- Independent News Media from Columbus, Ohio

This may well be the indicator of who will win.

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Your not suggesting they'd actually cheat over the pond are you Margaret:eek:

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Current betting for the next President is 4/11 Obama, 2/1 Romney.

If Romney wins, what will it mean for us here in the UK?

Well other than our natural desire to see social justice in the world being knocked as all Obama's good work on medical reform is undone, and Romney looks after the rich at the expense of the poor, I suppose the biggest fear will be the threat to world peace. Romney looks like another Bush jnr. so I suppose we can expect an invasion of Iran at some early stage.

Hopefully we won't follow like poodles like we did over Iraq.

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Romney's machines do the count - so it's a done deal

Mitt Romney Diebold Voting Machines Rigged / Goldman Sachs Banking Executives Will Be Counting The Votes In Spain ? / Bain Capital & Clear Channel 100% Zio Owned!!! - WELL REGULATED AMERICAN MILITIAS !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojmOESqVeak

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Mitt Romney= Mr tit money ;)

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No point having n election then.

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Always enjoyed reading Asimov's "Franchise" ... this could be the way to go.:D

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Awww and we didnt get to know what her political views are

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She also released a statement in which she said she could sense the BS. the election is just a big drama show to make US citizens believe there's a democracy, it doesn't matter who wins, the same deep rooted problems will still remain. The banks call the shots, they fund the elections, they own the oil companies and they profit from war. The last thing they want is an educated public who can think for themselves. World peace, equality, democracy, sustainability and freedom just aren't profitable enough for these criminals.

think that covers her view :eek: :D

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So 4 year old Abi Evans, is savvy to the tricks of bolicticians eh ? Seems a tad staged to me.

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I like this scenario:

Dowd: President Romney, Vice President Biden | The Salt Lake Tribune

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So America has decided, and Barack Obama gets a second term.

They have without doubt made the right choice, and the world can breathe a sigh of relief.

Romney was too much of a loose cannon.

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I have no political preferences, so care not who wins, and I don't vote.
(all of them are blackmailed to operate the same agenda)

For those of you who do vote, I want you to be aware that electronic voting systems are more open to corrupt practice than paper ballots are, so if they are proposed for use in UK, it would be wise to resist their introduction.

Claims increase of machines switching votes in Ohio, other battlegrounds | Fox News

Proven voting fraud! Gov't programmer testifies voting machines are rigging elections - YouTube!

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well lets just hypothesize that you are wrong.... Would you want someone like Romney in charge? The possibility is pretty scary. After all these people secretly crave the death of the world(fiery death of revelations) People of religion should be barred from politics.

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how about just ban religion full stop, and those that wish to practice, do so ,just keep it to themselves, personal between you and your diety

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That is how religion should be - private...between you and your God.
Although I can stand/tolerate small tokens of religious allegiance.......anything else is an affront....especially when those wearing it are so intolerant of anyone else.(I mean the wearing of religion)

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I so agree with you Margaret. As a rule people who follow a particular religion think that everyone else who doesn't have their same beliefs is somehow in the wrong. It can lead to terrible bigotry.

I recently went to a Gt-nieces baptism here in Italy - it was an occasion for celebrating the arrival of a new baby into the family. One of my husband's brothers (an Evangelist convert) didn't come as he said he doesn't believe in Baptising babies. The whole family were together last for my mother-in-laws funeral 6 years ago! I found his position to be idiotic - last week his son who is 18 was Baptised into their church, full-immersion style - his own free choice -after 18 years of indoctrination as far as I can tell! Don't see where the difference lies...just my opinion.

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No way on this earth should religion n politics mix, its that simple.

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... and barred from the missile silos in North Dakota.

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Ah well, Big Bird'll still be in a job, then. ;)

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Well, Mitt is history, which, in a way is a little sad. He was a moderate Republican who was destroyed by the extremists in his own party. Ironically, given that the emblem of the G.O.P. is an elephant, the Republicans lost because of what they forgot. They forgot that America isn't white any more. They forgot that we are now in the twenty-first century. They forgot that most uncommited voters don't buy the laissez-faire capitalist model that the Republicans trot out at every election. And they seem to have forgotten that women vote ... particularly single, well-educated, politically aware women. And believe it, these women are aware that in the very near future there will be a possible 4 vacancies on the US Supreme Court ... and if you know anything at all about US politics, and the nature and power of the Supreme Court, and if Roe vs Wade means anything at all to you, you will understand why these women voted for Obama. And Republicans also didn't take into account that Obama is whiter than Romney::eek:

Chris Rock - Message for White Voters - YouTube


The marijuana vote in Washington and Colorado, an openly gay Senator, legalization of gay marriage in several states: I think that we are seeing a re-invention of America.