Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Are the Canadians who wanted to vote for Obama, at the expense of their own domestic ballot, now disillusioned and confused (like some Americans)? This is what happens when they invest themselves so much into a foreign political landscape. Canadians who wanted to vote for Obama? That is so two years ago. Don't you read Hello magazine B-C? The biggest foreign political landscape investment is the wedding of Prince Willima and Kate Middleton. Try and keep up, eh? Quote
Sir Bandelot Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 there was a lot of ... suspicion of him even before the election, a lot of predictions that he would not be all that different from Bush. Greenwald, whom you mention, was one of them; and of course, there were the usual suspects, proven correct here as they often are: Chomsky, Zinn, and that bunch of old-schoolers who are not apt to indulge in political hero-worship. and, Sir Bandelot Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Canadians who wanted to vote for Obama? That is so two years ago. Don't you read Hello magazine B-C? The biggest foreign political landscape investment is the wedding of Prince Willima and Kate Middleton. Try and keep up, eh? Hehe...you don't like that reference...do you? Perhaps you were one of those very rubes, hoping and a wishing for a chance to be part of the Big Change and "Yes We Can!"...in a foreign country. I guess that could be considered "interventionist" too! Edited March 31, 2011 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 ....I was hoping for the best two years ago, when Obama came along, because he had a chance in the wake of the banking meltdown to be an FDR, and really overhaul the system. But, even then that didn't seem likely because a lot of his major contributions were coming from Wall Street. Your honour, I present Exhibit A. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bloodyminded Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 and, Sir Bandelot Yes, I suspect that's true. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
bloodyminded Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Canadians who wanted to vote for Obama? That is so two years ago. Don't you read Hello magazine B-C? The biggest foreign political landscape investment is the wedding of Prince Willima and Kate Middleton. Try and keep up, eh? I know, it's very exciting! Because....uh.... Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Your honour, I present Exhibit A. Outwardly, this looks promising, however it fails to meet the criteria you specified: Are the Canadians who wanted to vote for Obama, at the expense of their own domestic ballot, now disillusioned and confused (like some Americans)? This is what happens when they invest themselves so much into a foreign political landscape. Plenty of people here wanted Obama to win or would have voted for him if they had the choice. But I am not sure if our exemplar negelected his or her own domestic vote whilst pining for the franchise in the USA. And, also: Hehe...you don't like that reference...do you? Perhaps you were one of those very rubes, hoping and a wishing for a chance to be part of the Big Change and "Yes We Can!"...in a foreign country. I guess that could be considered "interventionist" too! It isn't a matter of 'like' for the reference, it was one of relevance. I mean, at the time, I was a little puzzled too by what turned out to be a temporary phenomenon. Folks have moved on since the liberal black man was safely ensconced in the halls of power of our most beloved neighbour. Now it is more about what sort of gown Kate will wear. And, as some tabloids are wont to ask, should it be completely white. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 (edited) Plenty of people here wanted Obama to win or would have voted for him if they had the choice. But I am not sure if our exemplar negelected his or her own domestic vote whilst pining for the franchise in the USA. Well, in this fantasy political scenario, anything is/was possible in any combination. Let's just call it Fantasy Voting...y'know...like Fantasy Football. It isn't a matter of 'like' for the reference, it was one of relevance. I mean, at the time, I was a little puzzled too by what turned out to be a temporary phenomenon. Folks have moved on since the liberal black man was safely ensconced in the halls of power of our most beloved neighbour. No shit! Now the "black man" is bombing folks just like those "white men". Now it is more about what sort of gown Kate will wear. And, as some tabloids are wont to ask, should it be completely white. ...and will she wear her royal seat belt. Edited March 31, 2011 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Sir Bandelot Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Now it is more about what sort of gown Kate will wear. And, as some tabloids are wont to ask, should it be completely white. More interestingly, will our PM attend the wedding? And be seen genuflecting before the royals... something I know I'd like to see. Quote
bloodyminded Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Well, in this fantasy political scenario, anything is/was possible in any combination. Let's just call it Fantasy Voting...y'know...like Fantasy Football. No shit! Now the "black man" is bombing folks just like those "white men". ...and will she wear her royal seat belt. I think Shwa has aptly recognized that 1. Your point is half good, half flawed; and 2. It's now out of date and irrelevant. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I think Shwa has aptly recognized that 1. Your point is half good, half flawed; and 2. It's now out of date and irrelevant. Pretty much what I was aiming for. I mean, I still use a wooden ruler, but it is marked in centimetres & millimetres even though I also have a wooden ruler marked in inches. As a measure, the centimetre ruler is more up-to-date with the times. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I think Shwa has aptly recognized that 1. Your point is half good, half flawed; and 2. It's now out of date and irrelevant. Right...and George Bush has been gone for more than two years, but he is still in your political thoughts and prayers. But don't worry Canada, the US will tee candidates up for another round in 2012. Tickets are going fast...so don't be late. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Well, in this fantasy political scenario, anything is/was possible in any combination. Let's just call it Fantasy Voting...y'know...like Fantasy Football. Yeah, an apt analogy on the face of it. No shit! Now the "black man" is bombing folks just like those "white men". But most Fantasy Voters in Canada don't really care much about that anymore and, if they do, they might tend to see a phenomenon of Liberal Interventism. ...and will she wear her royal seat belt. Actually the lastest juicy tidbit about Kate is her pedigree. A cousin to George Washington and General Patton no less! As noted in several major network news sites, including this CBS one: Kate Middleton, the fiancee of Britain's Prince William, may be considered middle class on British soil, but she really hails from royalty across the pond - she has some family ties to famous Americans, including the first U.S. president. But of course, I am sure there aren't any Americans that reflect on this Royal Wedding or whether or not the Queen will bypass Prince Charles and go to Prince William as the next King. The last thing anyone wants is that they should be beholden to the Mother Country in any way at all, seeing there was that Revolution and all. Quote
bloodyminded Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 Right...and George Bush has been gone for more than two years, but he is still in your political thoughts and prayers. I can say with all sincerity and good wishes that you're not understanding what you're discussing. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 But most Fantasy Voters in Canada don't really care much about that anymore and, if they do, they might tend to see a phenomenon of Liberal Interventism. Why did they care so much in the first place if it was so obvious that such interventions would continue? Actually the lastest juicy tidbit about Kate is her pedigree. A cousin to George Washington and General Patton no less! As noted in several major network news sites, including this CBS one: Kate who? But of course, I am sure there aren't any Americans that reflect on this Royal Wedding or whether or not the Queen will bypass Prince Charles and go to Prince William as the next King. The last thing anyone wants is that they should be beholden to the Mother Country in any way at all, seeing there was that Revolution and all. Will this kate be on the American ballot? Can she bomb people from her castle? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I can say with all sincerity and good wishes that you're not understanding what you're discussing. That's OK....you have been wrong before. Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bloodyminded Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Posted March 31, 2011 That's OK....you have been wrong before. Possibly. Quote As scarce as truth is, the supply has always been in excess of the demand. --Josh Billings
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Why did they care so much in the first place if it was so obvious that such interventions would continue? Well, that would be more of an appropriate question regarding American voters where such franchise is no fantasy at all. In fact, I think the OP sort of leans in this direction. Kate who? Will this kate be on the American ballot? Can she bomb people from her castle? Is this an official question from the Americana spokesperson? Gawd, I would hate to think that someone actually cares. But watch the CBS, NBC, ABC and CNN networks for updates since they are following the whole event very closely. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Completing this "irrelevant" thought, how many of the Canadian wannabes would still vote for President Obama now that he is part of the Sith Empire? Will there be another Canadians for Obama campaign? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Well, that would be more of an appropriate question regarding American voters where such franchise is no fantasy at all. In fact, I think the OP sort of leans in this direction. I would hope so...they could actually vote for him. Is this an official question from the Americana spokesperson? Gawd, I would hate to think that someone actually cares. But watch the CBS, NBC, ABC and CNN networks for updates since they are following the whole event very closely. Sorry...I have no idea what is happening in that regard beyond wondering if she can't be Catholic or "black". Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Completing this "irrelevant" thought, how many of the Canadian wannabes would still vote for President Obama now that he is part of the Sith Empire? Will there be another Canadians for Obama campaign? He's a black liberal. The Sith Empire is dominated by Republicans, he being is held hostage. Likely in the lair of Jabba The Hut aka Bill O'Reilly. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 He's a black liberal. The Sith Empire is dominated by Republicans, he being is held hostage. Likely in the lair of Jabba The Hut aka Bill O'Reilly. Is that any different from a "white" liberal? Do tell.... Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
Shwa Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Is that any different from a "white" liberal? Do tell.... Why ask a Canadian that question? It might be more suitably put to those thousands of black liberals that voted for him in, say, Illinois. Quote
bush_cheney2004 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Why ask a Canadian that question? It might be more suitably put to those thousands of black liberals that voted for him in, say, Illinois. OK...I'll play along...didn't "white liberals" also vote for him in, say, Illinois? Is there a problem here? Quote Economics trumps Virtue.
ToadBrother Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Hillary Clinton may have lost the battle, but she won the war. She would have made, and still may make one helluva president. I think the Democrats and the American people missed the boat. Yes, a black man was elected president, and even if the rest of Obama's presidency is a bit of downer, that's pretty important, but when I see Clinton in action, it's hard not to see her as having a certain presidential air. Of course, it probably helps that she has the best foreign policy advisor a wedding ring can buy, but still, where Obama seems to be a waffler when push comes to shove, Clinton is a woman of action. I suspect if she had been sitting in the Oval Office, bombs would have been falling on Gaddafi's head weeks ago, and his regime broken before Al Qaeda had a chance to jump into the breach. Quote
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