Guest Jules Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 i may have mentioned this earlier, we have never directly referred to obama to the kids at all. yet, owen can identify obama by picture, voice and even that seal he uses.he's been hypnotized Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Something I read yesterday (I now have no idea where I saw it ) put forward this scenario: Ted Stevens retains his Senate seat, despite being found guilty of corruption charges a week before the election (not likely, but possible). He resigns after 11/4, forcing a special election for his seat. Palin runs, and ends up in the Senate for the next four years, giving her all kinds of experience before her Presidential run!Usually the governor of a state gets to appoint a US Senator that leaves office, but it could be different in Alaska. Here in IL Blagovich will be able to select a new senator if Obama wins (he may pick himself???!!?!?). So depending on the rules in Alaska, Palin could even appoint herself if Stevens wins and is then sent to prison. Hopefully he will simply lose. LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
viatroy Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Economist's global electoral college Looks like the worldwide dweeby readership of The Economist likes Obama over McCain by 9000 to 300. My grandson lives in a hyper-right-wing-gun-toting-ethnic-hatin' household, and by the time he last left my house, we was calling me Obamamama (as opposed to just mama). Usually the governor of a state gets to appoint a US Senator that leaves office, but it could be different in Alaska. Here in IL Blagovich will be able to select a new senator if Obama wins (he may pick himself???!!?!?). So depending on the rules in Alaska, Palin could even appoint herself if Stevens wins and is then sent to prison. Hopefully he will simply lose. LouieB oy. Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Economist's global electoral college I'm sure McCain is glad to be endorsed by Sudan Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Usually the governor of a state gets to appoint a US Senator that leaves office, but it could be different in Alaska.I thought that too, Lou, but wherever it was I read that, they had a reason for thinking that it would be a special election rather than an appointment. Again, if I could remember where I read it, I might be able to pin that down. Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Economist's global electoral collegeIf nothing else, this is super cool technology.... LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
Duck-Billed Catechist Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Economist's global electoral college Looks like the worldwide dweeby readership of The Economist likes Obama over McCain by 9000 to 300.Not to mention the editorial board of the magazine itself:http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyin...st_endorses.cfm Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I thought that too, Lou, but wherever it was I read that, they had a reason for thinking that it would be a special election rather than an appointment. Again, if I could remember where I read it, I might be able to pin that down. it may well be true that it is the case in Alaska. I think states can decide so you could be correct. Any scenario that involves a Senator Palin is too scary for words.... All I can say is I really hope Palin simply disappears. I am so effng sick of her.... LouieB Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I thought that too, Lou, but wherever it was I read that, they had a reason for thinking that it would be a special election rather than an appointment. Again, if I could remember where I read it, I might be able to pin that down. "The rules of succession are complicated in Alaska, where courts haven't ruled on a referendum that prohibits the governor from appointing a senator if the office is vacant. That referendum was enacted after then-Gov. Frank Murkowski appointed his daughter, Lisa Murkowski, to the U.S. Senate seat he vacated." http://www.mcclatchydc.com/homepage/story/54834.html As a result, most are suggesting there would be a special election for Stevens successor should he choose to step down after the election. Link to post Share on other sites
watch me fall Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 All I can say is I really hope Palin simply disappears. I am so effng sick of her.... LouieB Amen, brother. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 he's been hypnotized no, i think the obama marketing campaign has just been that damn effective. he's all but cornered the important 2-3 year old voting block. come to think of it, logan refuses to share his toys...he may have bought into the socialism talking point from the mccain camp, but can't vote that way because johnny mac doesn't wear a cape. Link to post Share on other sites
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plasticeyeball Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 we are a house divided when it comes to the twins. when you ask each child who the next president will be: owen: OBAMA! logan: BATMAN! i may have mentioned this earlier, we have never directly referred to obama to the kids at all. yet, owen can identify obama by picture, voice and even that seal he uses. we left the kids home alone for the 1st time a few weeks ago to go to a party next door. I came home for a few minutes to check on them and brought them cookies from the party. An hour or so later my cell phone rings. It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama". i don't know why he knows what he knows but when i asked him why he likes obama, he told me john mccain is old and likes war. Link to post Share on other sites
gogo Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Oh my god, that story is hilarious. A friend of ours brought her almost-2 year old with her for the primary, she'd been telling him about Obama, and wanted him to remember the day that they went to vote for him. But her polling place was in a high school gym, and there were kids playing basketball when they arrived, so that was really all he could focus on. Now whenever they see basketball on TV, he points and says "Obama!" Link to post Share on other sites
Dude Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Draft of Palin's Wasilla mayoral campaign letter: http://www.tnr.com/palinletter.pdf I'm running for Mayor to bring positive change to Wasilla. I'm tired of "business as usual" in this town, and of the "Good Ol' Boys" network that runs the show here. I know we can make government leaner and more efficient! Remarkable how little her script has changed in 12 years. Link to post Share on other sites
EL the Famous Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 we left the kids home alone for the 1st time a few weeks ago to go to a party next door. I came home for a few minutes to check on them and brought them cookies from the party. An hour or so later my cell phone rings. It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama". i don't know why he knows what he knows but when i asked him why he likes obama, he told me john mccain is old and likes war. please inform your 6-year-old he made my sig line. that is awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
Edie Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 we left the kids home alone for the 1st time a few weeks ago to go to a party next door. I came home for a few minutes to check on them and brought them cookies from the party. An hour or so later my cell phone rings. It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama". i don't know why he knows what he knows but when i asked him why he likes obama, he told me john mccain is old and likes war. Welcome home PEB Link to post Share on other sites
austrya Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 When I was watching the 3rd debate, my 2 year old was asleep and all of a sudden he sat up and said "that guy is in Star Wars. He's a bad guy, not a jedi." He was talking about McCain. I think he thought he was Emperor Palpatine... It should be noted that he was running a fever that night too. Link to post Share on other sites
plasticeyeball Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 please inform your 6-year-old he made my sig line. that is awesome. he will be so proud! Welcome home PEB Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This is a fantastic little montage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jH2iufUU1f4...t_n_133562.html Link to post Share on other sites
Mrs. Peel Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Betty White Calls Sarah Palin a Crazy Bitch and Wants To F Obama Link to post Share on other sites
Party @ the Moontower Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I just watched Sarah Palin give her stump rhetoric on live TV. Every time I listen to her, I am struck by how eagerly and simplistically she divides the country into Us and Them, and then frames our national discourse as a battle that must be won by destroying Them. There's something surreal about listening to her try to inspire confidence and enthusiasm by sowing division and fear. Worse, I feel that Palin is utterly, strangely (refreshingly?) transparent about how she, if elected, intends to leave me and my concerns behind, because I'm one of Them, and therefore not a true American, and therefore not a true constituent. In fact, I am more likely seen as a force that must be defeated by Real Americans, not won over. Say what you will about Obama's slick infomercial, but at least the driving theme was one of working together, not turning against one another. I just read that like 10 times. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama".Awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 we left the kids home alone for the 1st time a few weeks ago to go to a party next door. I came home for a few minutes to check on them and brought them cookies from the party. An hour or so later my cell phone rings. It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama". i don't know why he knows what he knows but when i asked him why he likes obama, he told me john mccain is old and likes war.OK PEB, I just have to chime in with everyone else here - that's just about the best story I've ever read on teh VC. Give that kid a big hug from all of us. Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 we left the kids home alone for the 1st time a few weeks ago to go to a party next door. I came home for a few minutes to check on them and brought them cookies from the party. An hour or so later my cell phone rings. It's the littlest one (6) in a fake old man voice and he says: "this is obama, bring home 2 chocolate chip cookies and one peanut butter cookie for the children. Again, this is obama". i don't know why he knows what he knows but when i asked him why he likes obama, he told me john mccain is old and likes war. Quoted again for awesomeness. Link to post Share on other sites
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