billvon 2,400 #126 November 5, 2012 >That isn't a tactic of both sides? Definitely is. Since Romney has been running a bit behind for most of the campaign, this time it's the GOP that is pulling that tactic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #127 November 6, 2012 Quote>That isn't a tactic of both sides? Definitely is. Since Romney has been running a bit behind for most of the campaign, this time it's the GOP that is pulling that tactic. Well, I think it is being used, by all parties, in all elections, at all levels. MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Southern_Man 0 #128 November 6, 2012 Quote I heard an interview with US historian David McCullough about the 1800 election -- that made this one sound pretty tame, and it was between founding fathers John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.Wendy P. Which way did ~twardo vote?"What if there were no hypothetical questions?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #129 November 6, 2012 Quote Quote >That isn't a tactic of both sides? Definitely is. Since Romney has been running a bit behind for most of the campaign, this time it's the GOP that is pulling that tactic. Well, I think it is being used, by all parties, in all elections, at all levels. Matt Isn't engineering a disaster to gain electoral advantage unethical? www.usnews.com/news/blogs/washington-whispers/2012/10/29/conspiracy-theorists-say-obama-engineered-hurricane-sandy ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #130 November 6, 2012 Look at the bright side: if it's a major cluster-fuck, lots of work for lawyers! Scuze me, I have a chad to hang. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontlikemustard 0 #131 November 6, 2012 290 Obama. If I am wrong, and I see you one day at some DZ, I will buy you beer. That is how 100% sure I am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #132 November 6, 2012 Quote Look at the bright side: if it's a major cluster-fuck, lots of work for lawyers! Scuze me, I have a chad to hang. Well played sir, well played "America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #133 November 6, 2012 QuotePredict the Electoral College count and be on record I predict 300+ for Romney I'm not an Obama fan, but I don't see, based on the polling data that I've seen on everything from RCP to 538.com, how he could get to that number. So let's make it interesting and test our confidence - I bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. Maybe the polls have been consistently wrong. I guess we'll see. Loser donates (and gets written confirmation of the donation) $300 to the charity of the winner's selection, and posts the donation in this thread. Game on?Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #134 November 6, 2012 Quote Quote Predict the Electoral College count and be on record I predict 300+ for Romney I'm not an Obama fan, but I don't see, based on the polling data that I've seen on everything from RCP to 538.com, how he could get to that number. So let's make it interesting and test our confidence - I bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. Maybe the polls have been consistently wrong. I guess we'll see. Loser donates (and gets written confirmation of the donation) $300 to the charity of the winner's selection, and posts the donation in this thread. Game on? I already got two bets going One, if I loose, I go away for thiry days plus I get to say I am a jackassThe other is a $100 bet to a charity See if you can get another taker Marc"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #135 November 6, 2012 Ah, my bad. Should have read the whole thread before posting that. OK, I'll hold it open for the first person to accept it by expressly saying so in this thread before 1:00 pm Eastern Time today. [edited to add: "in this thread".]Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #136 November 6, 2012 QuoteI bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. you're not much of a risk taker are you? ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #137 November 6, 2012 QuoteQuoteI bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. you're not much of a risk taker are you? Why should I be in this context? Original poster made his bet; I bet he's wrong. (Shrug.) I mean, I could offer 3 to 1 odds or something, but given the OP's post, why should I?Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #138 November 6, 2012 QuoteQuoteQuoteI bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. you're not much of a risk taker are you? Why should I be in this context? Original poster made his bet; I bet he's wrong. (Shrug.) I mean, I could offer 3 to 1 odds or something, but given the OP's post, why should I? ah ha - 'risk adverse' is incorrect. More of an 'opportunist' PT Barnum style. that I can appreciate ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #139 November 6, 2012 Quote>Gays have all the same rights today Marrige is not a right Funny, the conservatives of the 1950's used similar arguments to ban interracial marriage; they claimed that it wasn't a rights issue, it was simple morality. It took a Supreme Court decision to overturn that. Which proves Wendy's point - racial segregation was something that the government did have to take on. And it's exactly why government HAS to be involved with rights issues. If you have the majority vote for or control the issue involving the minority, then the majority will always win. If that were the case, we would have segregation still, blacks would not be able to marry whites, women may have less rights then they currently have, etc, etc. I am glad we have a system to step and and say when enough is enough and slaps the majority on the wrist with the fair stick when they need it and they do it with guidance from the constitution. Not rules from any one religion.Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #140 November 6, 2012 Quote Quote Predict the Electoral College count and be on record I predict 300+ for Romney I'm not an Obama fan, but I don't see, based on the polling data that I've seen on everything from RCP to 538.com, how he could get to that number. So let's make it interesting and test our confidence - I bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. Maybe the polls have been consistently wrong. I guess we'll see. Loser donates (and gets written confirmation of the donation) $300 to the charity of the winner's selection, and posts the donation in this thread. Game on? I would bet you..... but I agree with you. How about we just donate to charity anyway Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skwrl 56 #141 November 6, 2012 Quote Quote Quote Predict the Electoral College count and be on record I predict 300+ for Romney I'm not an Obama fan, but I don't see, based on the polling data that I've seen on everything from RCP to 538.com, how he could get to that number. So let's make it interesting and test our confidence - I bet Romney gets fewer than 300 electoral votes. Maybe the polls have been consistently wrong. I guess we'll see. Loser donates (and gets written confirmation of the donation) $300 to the charity of the winner's selection, and posts the donation in this thread. Game on? I would bet you..... but I agree with you. How about we just donate to charity anyway Was planning on it anyway, but always fun to drag someone else into that as well...Skwrl Productions - Wingsuit Photography Northeast Bird School - Chief Logistics Guy and Video Dork Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #142 November 6, 2012 Quote How about we just donate to charity anyway $1 for every point "your guy" gets. Whoever it is. Unless it's a liberal, then it'll be someone else's dollar. Unless it's a conservative, then it'll be a dollar exhorted from the working masses. (or for those that REALLY stereotype the parties, a dollar taken from a collection plate) Unless it's a greenie, then no one will have any dollars Unless it's a libertarian, then get your own damn dollars etc etc etc ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #143 November 6, 2012 Quote Quote How about we just donate to charity anyway $1 for every point "your guy" gets. Whoever it is. Unless it's a liberal, then it'll be someone else's dollar. Unless it's a conservative, then it'll be a dollar exhorted from the working masses. (or for those that REALLY stereotype the parties, a dollar taken from a collection plate) Unless it's a greenie, then no one will have any dollars Unless it's a libertarian, then get your own damn dollars etc etc etc What if I'm a green libertarian liberal (result of online test I took). Can I not donate someone else's $0.50 instead?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #144 November 6, 2012 QuoteWhat if I'm a green libertarian liberal (result of online test I took). Can I not donate someone else's $0.50 instead? I think you'll have to take a dollar from yourself, and then donate to a charity that provides organic meals directly to yourself. and you have to be really smug about it ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #145 November 6, 2012 Quote and you have to be really smug about it No comment. Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #146 November 7, 2012 QuoteI'm not going to PM you but I will make you a bet. I'll bet you $100 that Romney gets less than 280 electoral votes, payable to your favorite charity. Bill PM me the link to the speicific charity I will then send you back the proof and if you would, please post in this thread in my absense Thanks Marc"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #147 November 7, 2012 QuoteOk, so here's the bet. The over/under is 300 electoral votes for Romney. IF Romney is under 300 then RushMC will self banish for 30 days after admitting in public he's a jackass who knows nothing about political science. IF Romney is over 300 then quade will self banish for 30 days after admitting in public he's a jackass who knows nothing about political science. Time to put up or shut up Marc. I was willing from the start Paul but Per your our bet I am a jackass who knows nothing about political science See you Dec 7"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,625 #148 November 7, 2012 Quote The Sun will rise on Wednesday morning, people will go to work, and the Earth will continue to rotate on its axis. Looks like I was correct.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaDon 340 #149 November 7, 2012 Quote Quote The Sun will rise on Wednesday morning, people will go to work, and the Earth will continue to rotate on its axis. Looks like I was correct. Needless to say, though, it's rotating to the left. Don_____________________________________ Tolerance is the cost we must pay for our adventure in liberty. (Dworkin, 1996) “Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.” (Yeats) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arvoitus 1 #150 November 7, 2012 Quote Quote Quote The Sun will rise on Wednesday morning, people will go to work, and the Earth will continue to rotate on its axis. Looks like I was correct. Needless to say, though, it's rotating to the left. Don Whose left?Your rights end where my feelings begin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
