"There are a fair number of USAns -- and others -- who are wondering whether ...

limey · 10-31-2004, 03:54 PM

... who are wondering whether the world will survive this coming Tuesday... or the results thereof. "

I found this quote on another website I frequent which does not have a politics category. I don't often stick my head above the parapet in political discussions with Americans (for "don't often" read "never", actually), but here goes ...

If I allowed myself to think about it I'd be terrified to think that my future is dependant on Tuesday's vote, and it surely is .... see me as the typical inhabitant of "overseas" or "abroad". How does that make you guys feel?

Why is Florida so darned important?

Trilby · 10-31-2004, 04:07 PM

It makes me feel very, very worried and nervous. Florida is important in that it is a "swing" state--could go either way (as in Bush or Kerry) Ohio and Pennsylvania are swing states, too. Bush and Kerry have been to Ohio so often it's gotten commonplace for us. No Republican has ever won the White House without winning Ohio.

cyber snoop · 10-31-2004, 05:28 PM

Seems like yet another "end of the world" routine. God, I envy those who somehow always find a way to capitalize on human nature!

xoxoxoBruce · 10-31-2004, 05:49 PM

I'll check in here to see what happened, I'll be at work after the election...everyday. I've got some shopping to do........and get the car inspected........shine my shoes........life goes on. :p

10-31-2004, 08:18 PM

Yeah, I imagine we'll all muddle along, regardless of who wins. The thought of another 4 years of Bush is not a pleasant one, however.

warch · 10-31-2004, 08:22 PM

what was that line from the end of Grapes of Wrath? about the people going on...

ah! googlemagic!

Ma Joad : Rich folk come up an' they die, an' their kids ain't no good an' they die out. But we keep acoming, Pa, cus' we're the people that live.

Cyber Wolf · 11-01-2004, 06:56 AM

Come on, come on...let's be positive about all this.

If Bush wins, we get four more years of picking at him, four more years of Bushisms, four more years of those flyaway ears of his, four more years of pictures where he's looking like deer caught in a headlight.

If Kerry wins, we get a fresh guy to poke at and we can define and refine our gags about him. Just think: a fresh set of presidental jokes!

Troubleshooter · 11-01-2004, 08:29 AM

I think that this election is more important to the world at large than it is to us. We're not the ones he's bombing.

Yet...

Edit: fixed something before the grammer fairy smacked me with his wand again.

cyber snoop · 11-01-2004, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

I think that this election is more important to the world at large than it is to us.

Well, who can blame "us" for trying to look after ourselves first, and worry about the rest of the world later?

Trilby · 11-01-2004, 09:45 AM

Maybe it's the weather over here but I am so depressed about this whole thing--how nasty this election is, how people in Europe, for chrissakes, are practically pounding us over the head over it....I just want to curl up into a ball and suck my thumb.

I mean it.

Troubleshooter · 11-01-2004, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyber snoop

Well, who can blame "us" for trying to look after ourselves first, and worry about the rest of the world later?

Huh?

limey · 11-01-2004, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

Maybe it's the weather over here but I am so depressed about this whole thing--how nasty this election is, how people in Europe, for chrissakes, are practically pounding us over the head over it....I just want to curl up into a ball and suck my thumb.

I mean it.

I didn't mean to upset anyone

. I certainly am not pounding anyone over the head - just was wondering how it seems to you folks

. I am, after an

to most of you guys .... !

Trilby · 11-01-2004, 03:16 PM

I'm just stressing, limey. I've gone back to work after a traumatic experience, I'm freaking out over this election and I'm in debt up to my eyes due to being off work--I'll be glad when it's all over. They're telling us to get ready to stand in line for quite a while tomorrow--the poles are going to be crowded and have challengers asking about our identification and address. It'll probably take weeks to find out who won the election. I do feel like crying, though. This sucks.

jinx · 11-01-2004, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brianna

They're telling us to get ready to stand in line for quite a while tomorrow--the poles are going to be crowded and have challengers asking about our identification and address.

Can you tell me more about this? Who are these challengers and what rights do they have? I'm not in the habit of being particularly friendly or forthcoming to strangers who approach me, but I don't want to screw myself out of the chance to vote by telling the wrong person to piss off.

Bullitt · 11-01-2004, 03:34 PM

Thank the Lord for absentee ballots. I voted last week from the comfort of my futon!

10-31-2004, 03:54 PM	#1
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	"There are a fair number of USAns -- and others -- who are wondering whether ... ... who are wondering whether the world will survive this coming Tuesday... or the results thereof. " I found this quote on another website I frequent which does not have a politics category. I don't often stick my head above the parapet in political discussions with Americans (for "don't often" read "never", actually), but here goes ... If I allowed myself to think about it I'd be terrified to think that my future is dependant on Tuesday's vote, and it surely is .... see me as the typical inhabitant of "overseas" or "abroad". How does that make you guys feel? Why is Florida so darned important? __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-31-2004, 04:07 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	It makes me feel very, very worried and nervous. Florida is important in that it is a "swing" state--could go either way (as in Bush or Kerry) Ohio and Pennsylvania are swing states, too. Bush and Kerry have been to Ohio so often it's gotten commonplace for us. No Republican has ever won the White House without winning Ohio. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

10-31-2004, 05:49 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'll check in here to see what happened, I'll be at work after the election...everyday. I've got some shopping to do........and get the car inspected........shine my shoes........life goes on. :p __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-31-2004, 08:22 PM	#6
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	what was that line from the end of Grapes of Wrath? about the people going on... ah! googlemagic! Ma Joad : Rich folk come up an' they die, an' their kids ain't no good an' they die out. But we keep acoming, Pa, cus' we're the people that live. Last edited by warch; 10-31-2004 at 08:25 PM.

11-01-2004, 06:56 AM	#7
Cyber Wolf As stable as a ring of PU-239 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On a huge rock covered in water, highly advanced moss and 7 billion parasites Posts: 1,264	Come on, come on...let's be positive about all this. If Bush wins, we get four more years of picking at him, four more years of Bushisms, four more years of those flyaway ears of his, four more years of pictures where he's looking like deer caught in a headlight. If Kerry wins, we get a fresh guy to poke at and we can define and refine our gags about him. Just think: a fresh set of presidental jokes! __________________ "I don't see what's so triffic about creating people as people and then getting' upset 'cos they act like people." ~Adam Young, Good Omens "I don't see why it matters what is written. Not when it's about people. It can always be crossed out." ~Adam Young, Good Omens

10-31-2004, 05:28 PM	#3
cyber snoop Under mostly cloudy skies Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 11	Seems like yet another "end of the world" routine. God, I envy those who somehow always find a way to capitalize on human nature!

10-31-2004, 08:18 PM	#5
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, I imagine we'll all muddle along, regardless of who wins. The thought of another 4 years of Bush is not a pleasant one, however.

11-01-2004, 08:29 AM	#8
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	I think that this election is more important to the world at large than it is to us. We're not the ones he's bombing. Yet... Edit: fixed something before the grammer fairy smacked me with his wand again. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle Last edited by Troubleshooter; 11-01-2004 at 09:56 AM.

11-01-2004, 09:45 AM	#10
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Maybe it's the weather over here but I am so depressed about this whole thing--how nasty this election is, how people in Europe, for chrissakes, are practically pounding us over the head over it....I just want to curl up into a ball and suck my thumb. I mean it. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-01-2004, 03:16 PM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	I'm just stressing, limey. I've gone back to work after a traumatic experience, I'm freaking out over this election and I'm in debt up to my eyes due to being off work--I'll be glad when it's all over. They're telling us to get ready to stand in line for quite a while tomorrow--the poles are going to be crowded and have challengers asking about our identification and address. It'll probably take weeks to find out who won the election. I do feel like crying, though. This sucks. __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

11-01-2004, 03:34 PM	#15
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Thank the Lord for absentee ballots. I voted last week from the comfort of my futon! __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

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