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Serocco Serocco from Miami, Florida Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Faithful to 2D
Serocco
#36876: Nov 5th 2012 at 5:59:55 PM

Gary Johnson was a Republican, so he's adamant about slashing the social programs. He's still to the left of Obama and Romney in terms of foreign affairs and Marijuana.

I'd prefer Anderson or Stein myself, though.

In RWBY, every girl is Best Girl.
HilarityEnsues Since: Sep, 2009
#36877: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:03:20 PM

Then we have to listen to the newest four year long rap album from Bush 2.0 AKA MC Romney featuring Da' budget slasher Lil' Ryan: Girl, u know I'mma destroy da Social Contract.

edited 5th Nov '12 6:07:30 PM by HilarityEnsues

Arkasas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#36878: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:04:25 PM

When in doubt about the election, do two things.

1. Read Five Thirty Eight.

2. Prepare to move to Canada. Or Australia. Or Britain. Actually, stick with Australia, they're the only vaguely liberal government of the bunch.

Enkufka Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ from Bay of White fish Since: Dec, 2009
Wandering Student ಠ_ಠ
#36879: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:05:50 PM

I checked my local polling place for info on who I can vote for. No data about state elections, but I found out that "Nimrod Y. U. Allen the third" from the "I.D.E.A" party.

I giggled at the name. tongue

Very big Daydream Believer. "That's not knowledge, that's a crapshoot!" -Al Murray "Welcome to QI" -Stephen Fry
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#36880: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:06:39 PM

I'd rather die then flee this country like a cowardly rat.

DIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!

edited 5th Nov '12 6:07:29 PM by DeviantBraeburn

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Filby Since: Jan, 2001
#36882: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:09:07 PM

My hope is that Romney screws up so bad that people realize the Republicans are insane and vote them all out. I doubt that will happen but it's nice to hope.

We had eight years of Bush and people still voted for John McCain. People will never learn.

edited 5th Nov '12 6:09:53 PM by Filby

terlwyth Since: Oct, 2010
#36883: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:11:21 PM

To be fair Mc Cain was actually still fairly moderate for a long time,selecting Palin was the problem there.

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#36884: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:12:22 PM

I could understand that since Mc Cain was a reasonable politician. I disagree with him immensely but he was a man worth respecting. I can't say the same for the latest batch of primary candidates the Republicans put out.

Also people arguably did learn and supported Obama but then the Republicans fucked him over so badly that they thought Obama was an idiot and blamed him for their obstructionism.

edited 5th Nov '12 6:12:34 PM by Kostya

Yuanchosaan antic disposition from Australia Since: Jan, 2010
antic disposition
#36885: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:12:43 PM

Our government's not that much more liberal, sadly.

"Doctor Who means never having to say you're kidding." - Bocaj
DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#36886: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:12:49 PM

Mc Cain: The Maverick that picked a Hockey Mom.

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GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#36888: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:24:37 PM

So what are the odds someone actually goes on a shooting spree if Obama wins and the rightwing media blames it on him somehow?

edited 5th Nov '12 6:24:47 PM by Kostya

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#36889: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:24:48 PM

Romney calls out Obama's 'revenge' voting

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dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#36890: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:26:51 PM

Ooh, the voting day is tomorrow for you guys, right?

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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#36891: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:27:42 PM

Yep. November 6th is voting day.

Euodiachloris Since: Oct, 2010
#36892: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:27:53 PM

[up][up][up]To be honest, I think "revenge" is a nice, solid reason. "Love of country" is... well... it Tastes Like Diabetes and is too amorphous, so can have "salesman" attached. tongue

edited 5th Nov '12 6:28:18 PM by Euodiachloris

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Midgetsnowman Since: Jan, 2010
#36894: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:29:59 PM

[up][up]

as if the real reason half the republican party is voting for Romney isnt sheer spite for Obama.

edited 5th Nov '12 6:30:11 PM by Midgetsnowman

dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#36895: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:30:14 PM

@Kostya - Cool.

Well, I hope you guys all make the right votes. smile

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
rmctagg09 The Wanderer from Brooklyn, NY (Before Recorded History) Relationship Status: I won't say I'm in love
The Wanderer
#36897: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:34:26 PM

I'm voting for the second time tomorrow.

Hugging a Vanillite will give you frostbite.
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#36898: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:36:44 PM

First for me. It's funny. Two years ago I would have voted for the Tea Party candidates if I was old enough.

edit: This is adorable!

edited 5th Nov '12 6:41:14 PM by Kostya

DeviantBraeburn Wandering Jew from Dysfunctional California Since: Aug, 2012
Wandering Jew
#36899: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:46:01 PM

Oklahoma GOP seeks to keep 'reddest state' moniker

Everything is Possible. But some things are more Probable than others. JEBAGEDDON 2016
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#36900: Nov 5th 2012 at 6:49:03 PM

I got chewed out for even suggesting to my mother that I may not vote.

"But Obama already won New York..." "YOU DON'T KNOW THAT"

Then she says if Romney wins, she'll never forgive me. And she teaches this electoral shit to middle schoolers?

I'm a skeptical squirrel

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