2012 Presidential Election Wager Proposal

[AmyNation]

You do know the daily show takes comments and edits them and takes them out of context to help with joke Stewart is making right?

Do I know the daily show is a comedy show? Yes.

Just checking there are a lot of people who actually think the Daily Show is real news.

Lol, that's probably true.

However, I do agree with the premise that there were many people hoping Obama would fail, and I expect if Romney wins there will be just as many people who will hope for his failure as well.

 

[LoneLaugher]

This thread reminds me of a recent daily show, where he showed clips of people like Bill Oreilly declaring Obama a failure as early as 6 weeks in.

You do know the daily show takes comments and edits them and takes them out of context to help with joke Stewart is making right?

This deserves a thread of it's own......but let me address it here.

John Stewart and his writers rely on context in order to deliver the joke. They don't...as you say....take things out of context. The absurdity of media coverage is what they are bringing to our attention. Same with Colbert.

The editing on those shows does not make the joke. Reality does.

Is it news? Absolutely not. Is it a valid form of commentary about the sad state of media and politics in America? Yes.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

I am supposed to give Romney 6 months free? Why?

 

[Mac1958]

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So I guess all the board prognosticators who have been doing an in-your-face victory lap for their guy months before the election are going to avoid the challenge offered by this thread?

I guess it's all just bullshit partisan bluster, huh?

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[LoneLaugher]

It seems so.

 

[JoeB131]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

I'll probably criticize these guys no matter which one wins.

I think Obama probably will, but he'll probably do what Bush did. Mistake a rejection of the alternative as a mandate.

I guess I just have a question.

308 million people. The richest and most technologically advanced country in the world.

And these were the best two guys we could come up with? Really?

 

[Mac1958]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

I'll probably criticize these guys no matter which one wins.

I think Obama probably will, but he'll probably do what Bush did. Mistake a rejection of the alternative as a mandate.

I guess I just have a question.

308 million people. The richest and most technologically advanced country in the world.

And these were the best two guys we could come up with? Really?

America's real Best & Brightest know to stay the **** out of politics.

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[Too Tall]

I just honestly can not see Romney having an 'easy street'....the Dems will definitely be following the actions of the Republicans towards Obama imho.

I personally did not blast Bush in a nasty, vitriolic way, though I did disagree with his policies, I did not hate him with a passion....he was our President and he was given respect by me.

and Obama, although I was pissed that Hillary was not given the time of day and treated unfairly by the DNC, I did not vote for him, but once he became President, I did give him the respect the position deserved.

and IF Romney wins, he will get the same respect from me....

I grew up in a Military family, and no matter who the President was, my father would have pulled out the GI belt if I had been disrespectful towards the President....and that stuck with me through adulthood.

I served in the USAF for 6 years (many years ago) and I was too busy trying to keep myself and my crew out of harms way to cuss or discuss the President. I may have dissed Obama on occasion on USMB, but I sincerely tried to keep my criticism on his inept policies and not his personal actions.

I respect the Office of the Presidency, but the holder of that office has to earn my respect. George Bush was a huge disappointment for me, but I sincerely believe he did what he considered what was best for the American people. Obama, not so much.

It appears the we are the only two that will agree to disagree in a civil manner.

 

[Seawytch]

I just honestly can not see Romney having an 'easy street'....the Dems will definitely be following the actions of the Republicans towards Obama imho.

I personally did not blast Bush in a nasty, vitriolic way, though I did disagree with his policies, I did not hate him with a passion....he was our President and he was given respect by me.

and Obama, although I was pissed that Hillary was not given the time of day and treated unfairly by the DNC, I did not vote for him, but once he became President, I did give him the respect the position deserved.

and IF Romney wins, he will get the same respect from me....

I grew up in a Military family, and no matter who the President was, my father would have pulled out the GI belt if I had been disrespectful towards the President....and that stuck with me through adulthood.

I served in the USAF for 6 years (many years ago) and I was too busy trying to keep myself and my crew out of harms way to cuss or discuss the President. I may have dissed Obama on occasion on USMB, but I sincerely tried to keep my criticism on his inept policies and not his personal actions.

I respect the Office of the Presidency, but the holder of that office has to earn my respect. George Bush was a huge disappointment for me, but I sincerely believe he did what he considered what was best for the American people. Obama, not so much.

It appears the we are the only two that will agree to disagree in a civil manner.

{Ahem}...Am I in Stealth mode?

 

[Sarah G]

You do know the daily show takes comments and edits them and takes them out of context to help with joke Stewart is making right?

Do I know the daily show is a comedy show? Yes.

Just checking there are a lot of people who actually think the Daily Show is real news.

Stewart does deal with politics and quite accurately on a daily basis. He is very funny and very bright so don't try to minimize his reporting as merely jokes.

 

[candycorn]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Anyone so far this o'round?

 

[bripat9643]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Anyone so far this o'round?

I dunno. Please feel free to use this premise to open a new thread for 2016. I'd be interested and I'd make the wager.

I enjoyed this trip down memory lane. i especially enjoyed how friendly ol' Mac was toward me in those days. Oh boy! How things change!!

 

[LoneLaugher]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

That's because you are a true patriot....right?

 

[Toro]

Anyone so far this o'round?

Done.

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[bripat9643]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

That's because you are a true patriot....right?

It's because Hillary is the most corrupt politician ever to run for the office, and she will continue the stellar job Obama has done of destroying this country.

You don't give socialist hacks a chance to destroy the country, if at all possible.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

That's because you are a true patriot....right?

It's because Hillary is the most corrupt politician ever to run for the office, and she will continue the stellar job Obama has done of destroying this country.

You don't give socialist hacks a chance to destroy the country, if at all possible.

You've convinced me. Thanks.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

That's because you are a true patriot....right?

It's because Hillary is the most corrupt politician ever to run for the office, and she will continue the stellar job Obama has done of destroying this country.

You don't give socialist hacks a chance to destroy the country, if at all possible.

You've convinced me. Thanks.

 

[LoneLaugher]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Not a chance. If Hillary manages to get her sorry ass elected, I will scourge her from day one.

That's because you are a true patriot....right?

It's because Hillary is the most corrupt politician ever to run for the office, and she will continue the stellar job Obama has done of destroying this country.

You don't give socialist hacks a chance to destroy the country, if at all possible.

You've convinced me. Thanks.

 

[candycorn]

There have been a variety of bets made by forum members regarding the outcome of the election. Avatars, signature lines, exiting the forum, etc.

I propose this to any and all who are willing:

If the candidate that you oppose is victorious, agree to give him a 6 month "grace" period. During that time, you agree to refrain from posting obviously incendiary comments and make a concerted effort to support him as a patriotic American should. Loyal opposition to policy.....reasonable in tone and delivered with valid reasons for the opposition....is acceptable.

Anyone?

Anyone so far this o'round?

I dunno. Please feel free to use this premise to open a new thread for 2016. I'd be interested and I'd make the wager.

I enjoyed this trip down memory lane. i especially enjoyed how friendly ol' Mac was toward me in those days. Oh boy! How things change!!

After the near 100% rate of welching in 2012; I don't think I'm doing any "leave the board" bets this time around.

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