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Don't blame me, I voted for Romney

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Commodore, Nov 14, 2013.

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  1. GladiatoRowdy

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    The "lowest information voting pool in American history" are people who watch Fox News and listen to conservative talk radio, and it isn't even close.
     
  2. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    I just wish Commodore would have correctly titled this: "Don't blame some dude who made this video; he voted for Romney." Because once again, there is no content provided from the OP himself. Also, it would avoid the misuse of the comma.

    You should only use "me" and "I" if you're actually contributing something in a new thread. FWIW, I never watch these "hey look I found a video" threads, unless the OP includes some interesting justification for why I should spend the time.
     
  3. tallanvor

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    Just wrong Bob. Ethically wrong. The video has the arguments. Why do you care if the arguments come from a video or the poster? Why do you care at all where an argument comes from unless you intend to attack the messenger? Stop trying to attack the messenger Bob. It is morally wrong.

    He did contribute something. The video. He didn't need to use 'me' or 'I' (btw, you rarely want to use those pronouns in a debate)

    That's right. Unless Bob can attack the poster then whats the point. It's not like he will attack the argument. That would just be crazy.
     
  4. SamFisher

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    I hardly think your position as President Emeritus of this esteemed institution qualifies you as an executive leadership experience-haver.

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    Regardless, your hard work is appreciated. :)
     
  5. rimbaud

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    Holy crap! You somehow knew that this Obama politician was making promises during an election cycle that he could not keep? What kind of executive leadership do you have to have known so much? Chairman of the Board of Wizards?!?!
     
  6. mc mark

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    such a lost soul

    I'll light a candle for you
     
  7. JuanValdez

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    Okay, I've given it some careful thought. Romney probably would not have botched the website rollout. Otherwise, I still prefer Obama.
     
  8. SamFisher

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    Romney would have remedied the problem of not enough people signing up for healthcare by not letting anybody sign up for it.
     
  9. bigtexxx

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    weak Sam.

    You're frustrated. And rightly so. Your guy has been a disaster, as was predicted by the right. told you so.
     
  10. rocketsjudoka

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    I didn't then and still don't feel that Romney would've done a terrible job but I don't think he would've done much. The impression I got of Romney would be in the GH Bush mold of Presidents. Not someone who was bad but not someone who would inspire. A lot would depend on who his advisers would be and how much power would Congressional Republicans wield in influencing his agenda. Romney as a governor was a a pragmatist and if left largely to his own he probably would've pursued a very middle of the road agenda with leaving ACA in place or at least replacing it with something similar.
     
  11. Nook

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    I have to say Romney is probably the most inspiring Presidential candidate in modern election history.... he is an irresistable mix of Walter Mondale and Bob Dole with a slight slight hint of Ted Knight thrown in..... Every night before I fall asleep I think how much better the world would be if Romney had won..... sadly we will never know.
     
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    Here's the problem with America -- it chose style over substance in the 2012 election.

    Romney's resume was one of competence, and of success at every turn.

    Obama's included Jeremiah Wright and the choom gang (his pot smoking pals)

    We live in a world where the ability to read from a teleprompter and appeal to folks because you're half-white/half-black gets you elected. In today's media-snippet and appearances world, Abraham Lincoln or FDR would never stand a chance at election. We should have elected the competent guy, not this clown:

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  13. chrispbrown

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    What would Romney have changed? If he was president, he would have had as much success as Ted Cruz did with repealing Obamacare.

    Key phrase that republicans who voted for him missed was (paraphrasing) day one I plan to take action to repeal Obamacare. What MANY people heard was "day one I will repeal Obamacare".

    Just face it, split congress has stalled everything.
     
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    He would have focused on JOBS. Obama has chosen to focus on the disaster that is his "signature" (*giggles*) healthcare plan.
     
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    Ah. So what? He would cut taxes, reduce useless spending and then the jobs would just flourish?
     
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    please. Romney is a competent leader. His focus would have gone a long way.

    Obama is in way over his head and only cares about his pet projects and reputation. Obamacare has been a total waste of time and money, and has hurt America.
     
  17. Dubious

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    Romney would have been stiff, stumbling, detached, flip-floppy, wish-washy, corporate toady; an utter embarrassment and an unbearable personality. Just like he was as a candidate. He'd be like a Stepford President with no real convictions other than the party whims. The teabags would run over him till black people only count 3/5ths again.
     
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    Perfect example of the problem. Low information voters care about things such as stiffness, stumbling in a conversation and personality.

    As I said before, Abraham Lincoln and FDR wouldn't have a prayer of getting elected today with these type of low information, shallow voters comprising the electorate. This is a big part of how an inexperience rube like Obama got elected over the competence of Romney.
     
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    So he will bring the parties together to put his 50 point plan into action...bc he is a leader. What evidence besides "he is a leader" do you have that he could have gotten something done? success in business, but unifying people who Have different ideologies is another. He is a leader is just lip service, bring anything real to the table. Like i said, congress holds the power.

    His focus especially towards the end of his campaign became increasingly about repealing Obamacare.
     
  20. Dubious

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    Make him president with a liberal majority House and see how competent he would look.

    I never want a President with those dead eyes.

    But you can make up any hypothetical BS you want because he's not president, never will be President and it's all useless conjecture.
     

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