Only racism explains close polls

[Mike]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I think that its bullshit speculation. Couldnt we just as easily hypothesize that the only reason the race is close is because of McCain's age? There is age discrimination.

I give alot of you here credit for debating presidential politics. I was away for just a short time due to surgery I had on Monday, closing a hole in my chest that was leaking blood, fluid, food and beverage. Moved my stomach a little, too. (Just thought I'd get in on Scav's recent territory!). I can't keep up with all the posts in the politics section!

I think this Cafferty assertion that racism is hurting Obama involves the prerequisite that you see the selection of Palin as a flagrant mockery of the intelligence(or lack thereof) of the American people. If you see the Palin selection as a good choice for one to have as his/her vice presidential running mate, then you can't see through anything a politician is going to throw at you, be it McCain or Obama.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Mike

I give alot of you here credit for debating presidential politics. I was away for just a short time due to surgery I had on Monday, closing a hole in my chest that was leaking blood, fluid, food and beverage. Moved my stomach a little, too. (Just thought I'd get in on Scav's recent territory!). I can't keep up with all the posts in the politics section!

I think this Cafferty assertion that racism is hurting Obama involves the prerequisite that you see the selection of Palin as a flagrant mockery of the intelligence(or lack thereof) of the American people. If you see the Palin selection as a good choice for one to have as his/her vice presidential running mate, then you can't see through anything a politician is going to throw at you, be it McCain or Obama.

Hey Mike...my hopes for a speedy recovery and as little pain as possible.

I think Palin was a brilliant selection by the republicans and I dont know how anyone can really disagree. She has united their base and invigorated a dying campaign. As for her qualifications, well, i think we have gone over that.

As for flagrant mockery of the intelligence of the average American? I agree with that. But help me to see how that has anything to do with racism hurting obama.

I think the ones it hurts with are made up with by the ones that it may help with thus negating any advantage or disadvantage.

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Hey Mike...my hopes for a speedy recovery and as little pain as possible.


As for flagrant mockery of the intelligence of the average American? I agree with that. But help me to see how that has anything to do with racism hurting obama.
I think the ones it hurts with are made up with by the ones that it may help with thus negating any advantage or disadvantage.

By the Reps. constantly calling Obama a comunity activist, people equate/connect that to types like Al Sharpton and Jessie Jackson. Let's face it, they aren't the 2 most popular people in all of America, let alone white America.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Mike

I give alot of you here credit for debating presidential politics. I was away for just a short time due to surgery I had on Monday, closing a hole in my chest that was leaking blood, fluid, food and beverage. Moved my stomach a little, too. (Just thought I'd get in on Scav's recent territory!). I can't keep up with all the posts in the politics section!

I think this Cafferty assertion that racism is hurting Obama involves the prerequisite that you see the selection of Palin as a flagrant mockery of the intelligence(or lack thereof) of the American people. If you see the Palin selection as a good choice for one to have as his/her vice presidential running mate, then you can't see through anything a politician is going to throw at you, be it McCain or Obama.

yes, by voting for them you reaffirm a politician's belief that Americans are stupid.

I hope Palin gets in there only if it meant that Alec Baldwin was leaving the country, again.

[horseofcourse]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

yes, by voting for them you reaffirm a politician's belief that Americans are stupid.

I hope Palin gets in there only if it meant that Alec Baldwin was leaving the country, again.

I think one of the Baldwin brothers is required to leave the country after every election. It's law.

[Danzig]

obama is the democratic nominee for president of the united states. yeah, we're a racist country. if he loses, after all this, it's because he's black? i think that's ridiculous.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Danzig

obama is the democratic nominee for president of the united states. yeah, we're a racist country. if he loses, after all this, it's because he's black? i think that's ridiculous.

I agree. At this point, he wins or loses by the campagin he and his staff run.

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I agree. At this point, he wins or loses by the campagin he and his staff run.

I think it depends on events.
The current financial situation helps his cause.
It this continues, I believe he is in.

Even though neither candidate has a plan
because the problems have yet to come fully
clean. These institutions did a great job
of hiding problems and adding complexity
with outrageously complicated financial products
when they thought the cup overflowed.