which I did today, I changed my presidential vote to McCain :D
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which I did today, I changed my presidential vote to McCain :D
Why am I not shocked.
I'm still gonna vote Ron Paul because I'd be surprised if Obama didn't win.
Well if McCain takes the presidency and the sky finally falls down on everyone, we'll know who to blame
Because I don't want 50% of my income being given to poor people in the inner city. You probably haven't heard that new clip of Obama when he was in the state senate and his plans for income redistribution. I would never have heard that on this college campus if it weren't for me being in touch with reasonable people in the engineering professionQuote:
Originally Posted by bluesummer [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
See, I plan on working hard so I make a lot of money when I'm older
McCain is gonna croak in office and Ms. Palin will end up as Prez. Nice thinking, there, DM.
I don't believe you. You are too smart to vote for a geezer like McCain.
It is very, very unlikely McCain will croak in officeQuote:
Originally Posted by IndiReloaded [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
McCain is older than God. Obama is younger than Clinton was (I think). Full of fire, waay more intelligent than McCain. And his VP might actually be useful. Palin is NOT going to be an asset in foreign affairs w/her "Communist" phobias. The Chinese will just LOVE her.
I agree with Indi in a sense. A vote for McCain gives Palin that much more of a chance of becoming president.
It scares me to think that dipshit could be running the US. Yikes.
Yeah, I agree Palin was a horrible choice. McCain + Biden would have been best of the presidential and VP spots
Apart from the fact that he's black and liberal, DM, what is your problem with Obama? He's intelligent, good family, religious. Smart, capable politician.
Unlike McCain, he will NOT continue to tank your country, so what's the deal? Are you just racist?
I honestly was on the fence between Obama and McCain. Even at times leaning towards McCain because I favor his ideals.
He lost my vote so fast when I learned about Palin.
DM can **** 'mself.
Go Obama!
You have GOT to be kidding me. I didn't vote for Obama, so I must be a racist. ROFLQuote:
Originally Posted by IndiReloaded [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
The deal is that he's a socialist. Guess what I want to do? NOT have my money taken away from me. OR have people become dependent on the state like in Norway or Sweden. When has their income tax been LESS than 55%? It's like something out of a horrible nightmare. Remember girls don't like me without money? Obama is basically a presidential cock-block, I'm not going to vote for my own celibacy
Colin Powell I would vote for BEFORE Obama or McCain ANY day of the week. OR Condoleeza Rice. This is stupid that you even bring it up
I can't bring myself to vote for Obama, and I HATE the idea of Palin getting in if McCain croaks. I'm not going to vote for president.
I am voting on the ballot measures, though.
But you will still be taxed the same regardless of who wins. From what I understand Obama will only tax extra if you earn more than $250K a year.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
... and anesthesiologists DO make more than $250k per yearQuote:
Originally Posted by Mishanya [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
+1. Even if he doesn't croak, he could still suffer a very dire health problem, in which case Palin would have to step in.Quote:
Originally Posted by IndiReloaded [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
A CNN reporter put the actuarial statistics of this happening as 1 in 5.
"Obama is a socialist!"
I found this so funny because people act like we don't already in a country with many socialist elements to be found in it's state and federal governments.
And McCain hasn't said much about cutting taxes, but he's been adamant about stating he wouldn't raise them.
This republican government is already taking 1/3 of my check...
I know Fras, but it could be a hell of a lot worse. Like in Sweden, Norway or Denmark! My worst nightmares
Somebody just needs to fix the credit situation and get us on track to addressing our national debt. I don't care who the f*ck it is.
And honestly?
Everything these guys say sounds great and all, but until I see results, I'll never be really sold. I'm just trying to keep my job, save money, and maybe (gasp!) make enough to have health insurance too!
Like I said before, DM, medicine is a service industry. If McCain drives your country further down the shit path, then you're pay will be affected whether you want to believe it or not. You can only command high pay if ppl (and insurance cos) can afford it.
And then you need to consider the kind of working conditions you'll be prepared to accept. Really want to be doing medicine in an industry where you'll have to account for every drop of drug you administer, even when you know there are better choices?
Obama is pushing for universal health. McCain isn't. Its not just about taxation on your income, kiddo (and there will always be creative ways to cook the books anyway).
Universal healthcare, hell no. So we can be like Canada where you can't get an operation done after April?
As opposed to not getting it at all because you can't afford it?Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
It's true, the fact that people without insurance try to avoid the hospital has only been a benefit to those with it. While the ER is required to treat those that come in, no non-insured person wants that bill so it actually keeps those waiting room less full than they are. Once everyone has insurance, all hell will break loose.
I guess there's just no winning.
Oh, no, its 2-tier here, don't kid yourself. We have something called 'extended health' and if we want something now, we pay 20% & insurance covers the rest. Its several thousand a year despite our 'public' system.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
So, how you all feeling about the 'bailout' with the stock market still going to shit? Think it did anything, or was it just a last dash at the pig-trough?
I don't know. I just want the assholes who bought houses they couldn't afford to be burned at the stake
How long until you start getting this much though? Are you going to make $250K + in the next 4 years?Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
8/9 yearsQuote:
Originally Posted by Mishanya [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
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So, in this case Obama's presidency won't affect your taxes (even if he gets re-elected for 2nd term)Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
I'm curious. May I ask why not Obama?Quote:
Originally Posted by vashti [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
In 8/9 years you will have a totally different viewpoint, especially if you are interested in the medical profession.Quote:
Originally Posted by DoesntMatter [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
I know I do.
I think all you weenies who won't vote (or at least cast a ballot) should be fined for non-participation.
And McCain will be dead. :horror:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mishanya [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
I think he was very foolish to continue on with that bat-shit crazy pastor of his, given his interest in politics. Even Oprah knew enough to get away. So yes, I guess I question his intelligence. I also worry he may be too much of a pacifist with regards to the middle east, and a bit too much of a socialist for my taste. (I am fiscally a little bit conservative, I suppose.) He also is very lacking in experience, although I suppose that could be considered a good thing.Quote:
Originally Posted by lesa [Dear Guest/Member you have to reply to see the link.click here to register]
On the other hand, he can't be all bad. Jesse Jackson hates him. :D
I would have likely voted for this ticket had Biden been the front man.
I hate that Palin is McCain's running mate, and that McCain has turned into a right-wing nut job since he began running. He was much more likeable when he was a moderate.
So yeah, I have too many reservations to choose one side or the other, and if I had to pay a fine to avoid choosing tweedle-dee or tweedle-dumb, I guess I would. What I really want is a moderate candidate.
I think it's true that both parties aren't perfect and have issues on different sides. But, since it's a two party system and in the end the choice will be only between these two evils (unfortunately) does anyone feel it's their duty to make sure only the lesser of the two evils gets in?
I know it's a pretty bad choice, just the consequences look a bit scary.
The consequences for electing either side are equally scary to me.
There will never be a moderate candidate.
Kerry could be considered a moderate candidate.
People want someone who's radical and will do something while in office.
Not me. I want a moderate. Once upon a time, people were largely moderate. I don't know what the hell happened.