Presidential Election 2008

DR. GREGORY HOUSE · 09-22-2008, 10:00 PM

Since the other thread went up in flames (friggin English majors), I figured the debate needed to continue somewhere.

REMEMBER THIS IS NOT FB.

So, what's everyone's political standpoint? How will the candidates overcome the challenges ahead of them?

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*Irob* · 09-22-2008, 10:17 PM

No you're wrong

Ribos · 09-23-2008, 12:08 AM

I don't normally support "voting for the lesser evil," but in this case, I wouldn't want to risk having someone like Palin in an office of any real power. And while the state is pretty much going to wind up voting for Obama anyways, my particular district is a toss-up. MY VOTE ALMOST MATTERS IN A MINUSCULE WAY.

And yes, I know it's unlikely McCain will die in the next four years, but I'm having trouble believing he doesn't endorse Palin's opinions.

So as much as I don't think Obama's the best possible choice for president, I'm probably going to vote for him. Because at least he recognizes that Intelligent Design/Creationism is not a scientific theory, as does Biden.

Either way, we're probably fucked. It's just that as a physics major looking for a masters/PhD in astrophysics... I don't want to have to prove to someone that the world is not the center of the universe to receive funding.

DeusExMachina · 09-23-2008, 01:27 AM

Having a topic like this not end up in flames is like trying to tell the sun not to rise the next morning. Ain't gonna happen.

I'm not going to vote but I would like whoever is more likely to drive the US economy into the dumps to become president, I can change my overseas money back to USD. My current estimates is that OBAMA is will do a better job at that.

THE · 09-23-2008, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ribos

Either way, we're probably fucked. It's just that as a physics major looking for a masters/PhD in astrophysics... I don't want to have to prove to someone that the world is not the center of the universe to receive funding.

Given the recent U.S. trends with Fermilab and such, it's optimistic to expect funding here at all. America isn't exactly embracing science.

Anyways, yeah. I'm going for Obama, if only because I don't think McCain will do a whole lot to help economically, and with the nomination of Sarah Palin, he seems to be catering to the religious right.

(Also, ironically enough, were any of us actually English majors in that thread?)

Eshmasesh · 09-23-2008, 08:00 AM

I'm not very deep into politics, but I hate Palin and can't believe McCain would even consider her for vice presidency, let alone choose her. It's not that unlikely that McCain will die in office, I think. He's 72 years old, and the average life expectancy of males in the US is 75.

I don't really know much about Obama though, outside of that he doesn't think homosexuals are evil. I'll be voting for him.

DR. GREGORY HOUSE · 09-23-2008, 10:20 AM

I'll be voting McCain. Sorry, but I don't want the guy in office who would ignore the advice of the Chiefs of Staff based on what is popular in America at the time. He's coming from the senate majority with the lowest recorded approval rating (because they can't get shit done), so where's all this "change" going to come from?

Keep in mind, Congress controls most of our economical decisions, so blaming the presidency for the failures of Congress isn't very smart.

Blackraven · 09-23-2008, 11:27 AM

If Russia really a neighbor of Alaska?

Oh........sorry about that

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Anyway

I'm not from America though but anyways I'll just give my viewpoint.

If ever, I'll be avoiding Sarah Palin. Nuff said.

Catharsis · 09-23-2008, 11:37 AM

Seeing as I'm from Canada, where the election process isn't drama filled with trump cards being drawn out of nowhere, (*cough* Palin) the American political race is like the Olympics : D.

That said, I'm rooting for Obama all the way. Palin reminds me of Clinton except in a different body and with a whole different slew of problems. Granted, Obama has problems too, but at least the man recognizes other facets of life besides the politics. (he accepts science, good enough for me) Too bad I can't vote : D.

**CStarFlare** · 09-23-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Eshmasesh

It's not that unlikely that McCain will die in office, I think. He's 72 years old, and the average life expectancy of males in the US is 75.

I think that considering he's extremely rich and powerful he has a higher chance than most of beating the average life expectancy.

Not that I'm saying "Don't worry, it's safe to vote McCain!," but that's not one of my worries.

Bromeo and Fooliet · 09-23-2008, 11:51 AM

No matter who wins we lose.

Seriously. I've stopped really caring considering that I'm a mid-20's white male. No matter what office wins my demographic is royally fucked.

DMW7243 · 09-25-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dear Santa

No matter who wins we lose.

Bingo.

MZDandMr.KKFangirl · 09-25-2008, 09:24 AM

I can't really vote, but Obama doesn't seem like the kind of guy that has some set beliefs.

THE · 09-25-2008, 10:25 AM

Considering some of the waffling on McCain's part (not to mention, his obvious pandering for votes), I don't think that's really a good way to judge the candidates.

Bromeo and Fooliet · 09-25-2008, 10:33 AM

so guys.

700 Billion Dollars.