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Thorn14 Gunpla is amazing! Since: Aug, 2010
Gunpla is amazing!
#34751: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:16:40 PM

They are probably those people who went "Why didn't he magically fix everything?!"

Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#34752: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:17:15 PM

Even if you don't like Obama, why would you vote for Romney?

That's like a Rage Quit.

In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.
Watashiwa Since: Dec, 2009
#34753: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:17:33 PM

I don't know anyone who jumped away from the Dems to vote for the Reps. A lot of people I know are going to vote for a third party candidate instead, but it's more of the same there.

RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#34754: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:19:02 PM

Again: vote third party candidates for CONGRESS, not the presidency. That's where they're needed right now.

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#34755: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:19:54 PM

I disagree. At this point, we need the Dems to retake congress for at least the next couple of years, so we can finally have policy that gets us out of this recession once and for all. Once we're closer to full employment, then we can flirt with the idea of third parties.

That being said, vote for Bernie Sanders.

RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#34756: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:21:17 PM

Greens in Congress wouldn't exactly hurt. Dems in Congress includes DIN Os - remember what happened to the public option?

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
Thorn14 Gunpla is amazing! Since: Aug, 2010
Gunpla is amazing!
#34757: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:22:01 PM

Its kind of unfair.

Many democrats are "Blue dog" democrats which basically means DINO, yes.

But you will NEVER see a progressive Republican.

I guess we just live in a conservative country.

LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34758: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:26:04 PM

@Thorn14

And after watching this debate and seeing Obma kick some ass, I personally think they're kinda dim for it, sir/ma'am!

Not all conservatives are this evil, Thorn; just the ones in power right now obstrcuting getting us out of the recession or giving jobs to people whom need them the most.

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:27:14 PM by LostAnarchist

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TheyCallMeTomu Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#34759: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:26:09 PM

Most of the DIN Os were voted out in 2010.

Arkasas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#34760: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:27:22 PM

CNN's poll is 48% Obama, 40% Romney. So.

Obama won, of course.

LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34761: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:27:53 PM

[up]CNN is smart for telling the truth for fucking once!

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:28:13 PM by LostAnarchist

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BearyScary Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: You spin me right round, baby
#34762: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:33:51 PM

They are probably those people who went "Why didn't he magically fix everything?!"

I know, right? When he got elected, I loved it, but I told myself to not expect miracles.

Do not obey in advance.
Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ
#34763: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:35:19 PM

Winnsboro police investigating vicious attack on a black woman wearing an Obama shirt. She was set on fire and is currently being treated for burns to 90% of her body.

Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen Fry
LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34764: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:35:33 PM

[up][up]My thoughts exactly - I still advocate violent revolution and anarchy when the time presents itself to do so!

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:35:49 PM by LostAnarchist

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theweirdKiddokun What a Wonderful World! from Last Place in the Race Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
What a Wonderful World!
#34765: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:36:01 PM

[up][up]That is mess up.

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:36:14 PM by theweirdKiddokun

The Reaper Games starts anew.
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#34766: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:37:25 PM

And people say racism is dead.

RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#34768: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:38:21 PM

[up][up]

Well now its coming back in Vogue

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:38:35 PM by DeviantBraeburn

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34769: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:39:23 PM

[up][up] Fuck the South - and I live in South Carolina; DAMMIT.

This is where I, the Vampire Mistress, proudly reside: http://liberal.nationstates.net/nation=nova_nacio
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#34770: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:39:37 PM

I don't care I want it extinct.

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#34771: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:40:11 PM

Come on guys, Racial Crime happens everywhere. There is no need to beat on the South.

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34772: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:40:37 PM
Thumped: This post was thumped by moderation to preserve the dignity of the author.
This is where I, the Vampire Mistress, proudly reside: http://liberal.nationstates.net/nation=nova_nacio
Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#34773: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:41:03 PM

Polls, people! Polls!

In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.
LostAnarchist Violence Is Necessary! from Neo Arcadia Itself Since: Sep, 2011
Violence Is Necessary!
#34774: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:43:07 PM

To Hell with these focus groups on CNN, man - all this centrism to defend Romney's sorry performance is getting sad, IMHO.

EDIT - I had to fix this; my anger clouded my judgement...

edited 22nd Oct '12 8:55:43 PM by LostAnarchist

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DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#34775: Oct 22nd 2012 at 8:44:28 PM

Racial Crime happens everywhere.

Confort me all you like - it ain't gonna work at this point.

You found that comforting?

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016

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