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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by basso, Aug 29, 2008.

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  1. basso

    basso Member
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    This is a great day for this country, and for our political process. no matter which ticket wins in november, history will be made. i actually choked up a bit watching Palin get introduced, and i imagine many of you had similar reactions last night watching Obama.

    What a great country we live in. We should all be proud...of ourselves.
     
    #1 basso, Aug 29, 2008
  2. DaDakota

    DaDakota Arrest all Pedophiles
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    Yep, history will be made, the USA is moving forward.

    DD
     
    #2 DaDakota, Aug 29, 2008
  3. wizkid83

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    Agreed.
     
    #3 wizkid83, Aug 29, 2008
  4. Lil Pun

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    Something I can agree with.
     
    #4 Lil Pun, Aug 29, 2008
  5. count_dough-ku

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    Yep, first thing I thought of when he picked her.


    Also, McCain would be the oldest elected non-incumbent ever. Although that's not necessarily a virtue for some. :D
     
    #5 count_dough-ku, Aug 29, 2008
  6. zoork34

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    i dont care if we elect a four-headed alien, as long as whoever is elected gets crap done.
     
    #6 zoork34, Aug 29, 2008
  7. txppratt

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    this is histoy in the making.

    our country is breaking through, one way or another.

    definately cool to see this.

    ...but i'm still undecided.
     
    #7 txppratt, Aug 29, 2008
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    Agree. And this is the best basso thread in a really long time.
     
    #8 weslinder, Aug 29, 2008
  9. serious black

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    Yep and I bet the Libertarian Party gets more votes than ever before due to the historical nature of Obama and Palin.
     
    #9 serious black, Aug 29, 2008
  10. basso

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    hey, we can combat racism, sexism, and ageism all in the same election!
     
    #10 basso, Aug 29, 2008
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    I don't get the view that nominating a minority candidate (black or female) is in itself a sign of significant social progress, if what they stand for fits into the status quo. Frankly, I think that's the case for both Obama and Palin. I guess that makes me a cynic.
     
    #11 durvasa, Aug 29, 2008
  12. finalsbound

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    Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.
     
    #12 finalsbound, Aug 29, 2008
  13. A_3PO

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    According to most people I know, I qualify as a cynic too. But if you don't think nominating a black or a woman candidate for president isn't a sign of significant social progress in this country, you are either blind or too young to understand, not cynical.
     
    #13 A_3PO, Aug 29, 2008
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    This is great, this country has come full circle
     
    #14 texanskan, Aug 29, 2008
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    Back around to the Founding Fathers that included women and black men?

    And I fully agree with the thread starter.
     
    #15 Rocketman95, Aug 29, 2008
  16. Major Malcontent

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    I don't often see eye to eye with basso. But in this instance I do.

    I think this is a positive sign.
     
    #16 Major Malcontent, Aug 29, 2008
  17. Uprising

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    Wonder how many votes Mickey Mouse is going to get this year. :confused:
     
    #17 Uprising, Aug 29, 2008
  18. Deckard

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    Bookmark the thread... I'm agreeing with basso! ;)
     
    #18 Deckard, Aug 29, 2008
  19. B-Bob

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    Another winger kumbayah thread! ;)

    j/k -- I completely agree and propose the motion that this be moved to the Hangout. :)
     
    #19 B-Bob, Aug 29, 2008
  20. Invisible Fan

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    It's an interesting pick by McCain.

    The times are changing.
     
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