08-bama

freshnesschronic · 02-11-2007, 12:58 PM

I don't know if there's a thread for this yet but what does everyone think of Barack Obama declaring his intention of running for United States President?

He's from my home state of Illinois, and he's a man opposed to Iraq and he's a minority. Sounds like my kind of guy.

Now I know he won't win the election (even though he's the first black man running for US presidency, he won't be the first black American president {like Hilary being a woman}) but it's exciting to see diversity finally have some sort of impact on the WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) grasp of the US government.

Pie · 02-11-2007, 02:51 PM

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...even though he's the first black man running for US presidency...

Jackson? Sharpton? Shirley Chisholm? Carol Moseley Braun? Who are you, Joe Biden??

(Okay, Carol and Shirley aren't men, but still...)

xoxoxoBruce · 02-11-2007, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

Now I know he won't win the election (even though he's the first black man running for US presidency, he won't be the first black American president {like Hilary being a woman}) but it's exciting to see diversity finally have some sort of impact on the WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) grasp of the US government.

Hey wait a minute, there's a shitload of Catholics and Jews in the government.

freshnesschronic · 02-11-2007, 06:17 PM

My bad I thought he was the first.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-13-2007, 07:42 AM

He's the first to stand a chance of being recognized, endorsed, by the major parties, isn't he?

BigV · 02-13-2007, 03:11 PM

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My bad I thought he was the first.

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Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

I don't know if there's a thread for this yet but what does everyone think of Barack Obama declaring his intention of running for United States President?

Dude. You're not even first on the thread topic...

He'll win the Democratic nomination then he'll win the general election and become President. You heard it here first. UT, feel free to mark the calendar.

Undertoad · 02-13-2007, 03:27 PM

This is done.

barefoot serpent · 02-13-2007, 03:39 PM

Alan Keyes? an R, no less.

He was also Obamas opponent in the Senate race.

Pie · 02-13-2007, 04:35 PM

Forgot about him.

Griff · 02-13-2007, 05:52 PM

[racist]He was also clean and well-spok... um nevermind.[/racist]

Aliantha · 02-13-2007, 07:45 PM

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Dude. You're not even first on the thread topic...

He'll win the Democratic nomination then he'll win the general election and become President. You heard it here first. UT, feel free to mark the calendar.

I'm with you on this one V. I think he's got it in the bag. My husband thinks Hillary will get the nod, but I think she's been doing too many backflips and it's going to cost her.

I also have to say that I like Obama's style. Here's a little anecdote for you.

Our illustrious Prime Minister Mr Howard was quoted as saying that if he were Osama, he'd be putting a ring around March next year and praying for Obama to win.

Mr Obama has responded by suggesting that Mr Howard should put his money where his mouth is and as another 20 000 Australian soldiers to head over to Iraq.

This was followed by our newly appointed opposition leader inviting Mr Howard to a public debate on the issue of Iraq and the Australian presence there.

Mr Howard has declined.

I hope Mr Rudd wins the next election here. I think he will make a most excellent Prime Minister.

freshnesschronic · 02-13-2007, 08:42 PM

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I'm with you on this one V. I think he's got it in the bag. My husband thinks Hillary will get the nod, but I think she's been doing too many backflips and it's going to cost her.

I also have to say that I like Obama's style. Here's a little anecdote for you.

Our illustrious Prime Minister Mr Howard was quoted as saying that if he were Osama, he'd be putting a ring around March next year and praying for Obama to win.

Mr Obama has responded by suggesting that Mr Howard should put his money where his mouth is and as another 20 000 Australian soldiers to head over to Iraq.

This was followed by our newly appointed opposition leader inviting Mr Howard to a public debate on the issue of Iraq and the Australian presence there.

Mr Howard has declined.

I hope Mr Rudd wins the next election here. I think he will make a most excellent Prime Minister.

I SAW THAT ON THE COLBERT REPORT (a TV show on Comedy Central in the States)! Yeah, it was a really funny bit where Stephen Colbert said to Mr. Howard FUCK OFF and stop talking shit about a United States citizen, that's our job to criticize our own.

Well, it was funny on the show; I can't emulate the hilarity sorry.

Aliantha · 02-13-2007, 08:44 PM

I can imagine it's doing the rounds there just as it is here. Howard has really forked up this time. It was about time his bubble burst anyway...in my opinion.

Griff · 02-14-2007, 08:13 AM

Hillary owns the entrenched powers in the Democratic Party and has the deepest pockets. Obama can win the general election. Democrats have to decide whether to do the smart thing (vote for Obama) or do what they'll be told to (vote Hillary).

xoxoxoBruce · 02-14-2007, 09:00 AM

Or neither. Too early to trim it down to two.

02-11-2007, 12:58 PM	#1
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	08-bama I don't know if there's a thread for this yet but what does everyone think of Barack Obama declaring his intention of running for United States President? He's from my home state of Illinois, and he's a man opposed to Iraq and he's a minority. Sounds like my kind of guy. Now I know he won't win the election (even though he's the first black man running for US presidency, he won't be the first black American president {like Hilary being a woman}) but it's exciting to see diversity finally have some sort of impact on the WASP (White Anglo-Saxon Protestant) grasp of the US government.

02-13-2007, 07:42 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	He's the first to stand a chance of being recognized, endorsed, by the major parties, isn't he? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-13-2007, 03:39 PM	#8
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	Alan Keyes? an R, no less. He was also Obamas opponent in the Senate race. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

02-13-2007, 04:35 PM	#9
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	Forgot about him. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

02-13-2007, 05:52 PM	#10
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	[racist]He was also clean and well-spok... um nevermind.[/racist] __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-11-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
freshnesschronic Professor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,555	My bad I thought he was the first.

02-13-2007, 03:27 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	This is done.

02-13-2007, 08:44 PM	#13
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I can imagine it's doing the rounds there just as it is here. Howard has really forked up this time. It was about time his bubble burst anyway...in my opinion. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-14-2007, 08:13 AM	#14
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Hillary owns the entrenched powers in the Democratic Party and has the deepest pockets. Obama can win the general election. Democrats have to decide whether to do the smart thing (vote for Obama) or do what they'll be told to (vote Hillary). __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-14-2007, 09:00 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Or neither. Too early to trim it down to two. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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