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09-04-2008, 04:47 PM
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It seems to me, from watching the Republican convention, that they are repeating the same tired rhetoric that has served them well for the last two presidential elections. Instead of discussing issues, they spend their time making inflammatory and ridiculous statements about their opponents and the media. This election feels more like a middle school whine fest than anything else.
But the strategy seems to go down well with their base. Will it work with the general population again? |
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09-04-2008, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravi  It seems to me, from watching the Republican convention, that they are repeating the same tired rhetoric that has served them well for the last two presidential elections. Instead of discussing issues, they spend their time making inflammatory and ridiculous statements about their opponents and the media. This election feels more like a middle school whine fest than anything else.
But the strategy seems to go down well with their base. Will it work with the general population again? | Ravi, I know you will never admit this but all politicans do this... Even the Holy One, Barrack Hussein Obama... What specifics has he given? |
09-04-2008, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by KMAN Ravi, I know you will never admit this but all politicans do this... Even the Holy One, Barrack Hussein Obama... What specifics has he given? | KMAN, would you mind starting a thread about Obama and his lack or not lack of specifics and answer the question I posed on this thread? |
09-04-2008, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravi It seems to me, from watching the Republican convention, that they are repeating the same tired rhetoric that has served them well for the last two presidential elections. Instead of discussing issues, they spend their time making inflammatory and ridiculous statements about their opponents and the media. This election feels more like a middle school whine fest than anything else.
But the strategy seems to go down well with their base. Will it work with the general population again? | You aren't even witty or inflammatory when you troll 
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09-04-2008, 04:55 PM
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It will be a horse race, up to the end, them's my thoughts.
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Originally Posted by Ninja You aren't even witty or inflammatory when you troll | aww, still smarting? I'll try to ignore your drooling over the other male's members in the future. Oops, I mean male forum members.
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09-04-2008, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravi aww, still smarting? I'll try to ignore your drooling over the other male's members in the future. Oops, I mean male forum members. | That is beyond stupid.
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Originally Posted by Ninja That is beyond stupid. | Do you really think your posts merit something more intelligent? |
09-04-2008, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravi It seems to me, from watching the Republican convention, that they are repeating the same tired rhetoric that has served them well for the last two presidential elections. Instead of discussing issues, they spend their time making inflammatory and ridiculous statements about their opponents and the media. This election feels more like a middle school whine fest than anything else.
But the strategy seems to go down well with their base. Will it work with the general population again? | It might.
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Originally Posted by Ravi It seems to me, from watching the Republican convention, that they are repeating the same tired rhetoric that has served them well for the last two presidential elections. Instead of discussing issues, they spend their time making inflammatory and ridiculous statements about their opponents and the media. This election feels more like a middle school whine fest than anything else.
But the strategy seems to go down well with their base. Will it work with the general population again? | Methinks not, this time. Do you believe in the day?  Obama / Biden 2008! |
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Originally Posted by manifold | US Water Polo 2008!
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Originally Posted by Caligirl Yes it will work again.
It will be a horse race, up to the end, them's my thoughts. |
I agree. Governor Palin will put Senator McCain over the top.
The Republican base is fired up after last night.
Senator Obama should historically have a significant lead in the polls right now. He does not.
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