View Full Version : Get out and Vote!!! No excuses!!


Saltheart
11-05-2012, 12:18 PM
Get Out and Vote Tomorrow

Its your right and your duty as an American!!.

FishNH
11-05-2012, 12:32 PM
Get Out and Vote Tomorrow

Its your right and your duty as an American!!.

:agree:

RIJIMMY
11-05-2012, 12:35 PM
yeah but, given the choice between a goat poop sandwich or chicken turd nuggets, I'd rather not eat even if its my duty.

1dozenraw
11-05-2012, 12:51 PM
yeah but, given the choice between a goat poop sandwich or chicken turd nuggets, I'd rather not eat even if its my duty.
Very patriotic.

I'm voting... as always. If guys are willing to die to preserve democracy, I am sure going to be willing to exercise my right to make my choice known.

fishbones
11-05-2012, 01:12 PM
I'll vote tomorrow. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to figure out how to vote multiple times like this guy.

Piscator
11-05-2012, 01:14 PM
yeah but, given the choice between a goat poop sandwich or chicken turd nuggets, I'd rather not eat even if its my duty.

Then vote as a write in "none of the above". It's still a vote..........and you still have the right to complain no matter who wins.

The Dad Fisherman
11-05-2012, 01:32 PM
yeah but, given the choice between a goat poop sandwich or chicken turd nuggets, I'd rather not eat even if its my duty.

You can always order something not on the menu....

My son is excited because this is his 1st Presidential election he gets to vote in....I'm going to go down there with him and enjoy it.

RIJIMMY
11-05-2012, 01:37 PM
Very patriotic.

I'm voting... as always. If guys are willing to die to preserve democracy, I am sure going to be willing to exercise my right to make my choice known.

how is that unpatriotic? trust me, I spend more time in local politics than most and I am very informed in Federal. I think I probably have more posts in our political forum than anyone here, not that that matters. Your choice is limited by what the two parties are providing. Pretty lame choice in IMHO. The choices this cycle suck, plain and simple. A law professor and a lame state governor. Wow. I really feel comfortable putting the lives of my kids in their hands.

1dozenraw
11-05-2012, 02:12 PM
OK.. too quick on the keyboard.

I don't go on political forums on non-political websites, so I have no way of knowing what is posted there. I vote because that's how we do it in the US. I figure if there are folks defending the process then it deserves my showing up to participate. But that's just me.

1dozenraw
11-05-2012, 02:16 PM
:btu:You can always order something not on the menu....

My son is excited because this is his 1st Presidential election he gets to vote in....I'm going to go down there with him and enjoy it.Nice. Lucky you and lucky him.

Mr. Sandman
11-05-2012, 02:22 PM
WILL DO (right after I get back from tog fishing)

striperman36
11-05-2012, 02:32 PM
Ron Paul

JohnnyD
11-05-2012, 02:35 PM
how is that unpatriotic? trust me, I spend more time in local politics than most and I am very informed in Federal. I think I probably have more posts in our political forum than anyone here, not that that matters. Your choice is limited by what the two parties are providing. Pretty lame choice in IMHO. The choices this cycle suck, plain and simple. A law professor and a lame state governor. Wow. I really feel comfortable putting the lives of my kids in their hands.
Our two-party dominated system is broken. Both side provide welfare to their voting base - one social welfare and the other corporate welfare - and unfortunately both sides want do stomp on our civil liberties and live within our bedrooms. Dems and Repubs are merely two sides of the same coin.

Washington is broken through and through... and that is why when I dropped off my absentee ballot last week, I voted Libertarian.

RIJIMMY
11-05-2012, 03:11 PM
OK.. too quick on the keyboard.

I don't go on political forums on non-political websites, so I have no way of knowing what is posted there. I vote because that's how we do it in the US. I figure if there are folks defending the process then it deserves my showing up to participate. But that's just me.

I defend the process but feel we are being cheated overall. I always vote and plan on doing so this year. I am just so disheartned by the process and candidates.

The Dad Fisherman
11-05-2012, 03:26 PM
I defend the process but feel we are being cheated overall. I always vote and plan on doing so this year. I am just so disheartned by the process and candidates.

Welcome to my World....

1dozenraw
11-05-2012, 03:40 PM
I defend the process but feel we are being cheated overall. I always vote and plan on doing so this year. I am just so disheartned by the process and candidates.Yes... I get that. But glad you vote anyway.

Saltheart
11-05-2012, 06:17 PM
Doesn't matter if you vote for King Tut or Mickey Mouse. Just go so they know we are out here and on any given election day you may decide to vote for or against one of them and not only Mickey. It keeps them on their toes!

MAKAI
11-05-2012, 06:40 PM
If none of the above was on the ballot, and it got the most votes? Hmmmmmm........ do over with qualified candidates.
I vote, but I feel I'm choosing between balls in a vice or pencil in the eye.
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stripermaineiac
11-05-2012, 07:06 PM
Oh so true. How'd we end up with 2 idiots to choose from with all the good educated feeling patriots that are out there. Too much greed an welfare on both sides. I'll do my part as I always do.

The Dad Fisherman
11-06-2012, 06:00 AM
How'd we end up with 2 idiots to choose from with all the good educated feeling patriots that are out there.

Because anybody with 1/2 a brain isn't going to put up with all the BS that goes with Campaigning.

Slingah
11-06-2012, 06:06 AM
heading out in a few minutes...polls open @ 7.......
VOTE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob Rockcrawler
11-06-2012, 06:35 AM
I will be there in an hour.

Raider Ronnie
11-06-2012, 06:41 AM
VOTE OBAMA AND EVERY OTHER #^&#^&#^&#^&ING LIBERAL OUT

Clammer
11-06-2012, 06:41 AM
going to sell fish & then vote . then fish again before the weather W & T .

Remember is you DON,t vote ............SHUT THE F UCK UP :wall::wall:

Raider Ronnie
11-06-2012, 06:46 AM
VOTE THIS POS OUT !

spence
11-06-2012, 07:36 AM
VOTE OBAMA AND EVERY OTHER #^&#^&#^&#^&ING LIBERAL OUT

I'm not even a fan of Warren but I can't wait to see her win just cause I know how far it will go up... :faga:

Soon my write in vote for Lyndon Larouche will be cast!

-spence

piemma
11-06-2012, 07:45 AM
Polls opened at 7:00 AM. We were there at 10 till. Line all the way down the outside of the building. DONE!!

fishsmith
11-06-2012, 07:56 AM
Done and done. That was one line I didn't mind waiting in. Good to see so many at the polls.

MAKAI
11-06-2012, 08:54 AM
Done !
Anti-Bolshevic.
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Clammer
11-06-2012, 09:04 AM
I went by @ 6.45 ,,,line outside & around the corner .........sold fish , has breakfast ,,,,,,,,,,,went ,still busy . But not line with M.s >>>>>>>>>>> voted ..going fishing <><<:fishin:

BigBo
11-06-2012, 09:09 AM
Just got back. Looked like a good turn out.

tysdad115
11-06-2012, 09:13 AM
Done, I was impressed at the turnout too. No parking at 7:05 AM, lines almost out the door at our local middle school.

Slipknot
11-06-2012, 09:16 AM
Vote early, and vote often

Fishpart
11-06-2012, 09:20 AM
Done at 713...

The Dad Fisherman
11-06-2012, 09:24 AM
I'll hit it after work.....

Rockfish9
11-06-2012, 09:40 AM
it's like the Bruce Willis question in the last boy scout.. head or gut... thy deed be done... but the choices sure are not too sporty... they all are liars and thieves IMHO... and regardelss of what they preach.. none of them really cares about anything but their own well being...and anyone that believes otherwise is only fooling themselves.... if any of them REALLY wanted to make an impact... they would have taken what ever funds were left in their war chests and donated those to all those displaced in New York and New Jersey because of Sandy...now we can look foreward to 4 more years of excuses why they can't keep thier promises.. at least the annoying TV adds will be gone.

RIJIMMY
11-06-2012, 09:53 AM
I was in and out in TX, less than 5 mins and no line.

Rockport24
11-06-2012, 10:08 AM
Remember is you DON,t vote ............SHUT THE F UCK UP :wall::wall:

:kewl: So damn true!

stripermaineiac
11-06-2012, 10:29 AM
Voted against both of the idiots.Don't want either tellin me that cause i work I'm the problem.

Jim in CT
11-06-2012, 12:46 PM
Voted against both of the idiots.Don't want either tellin me that cause i work I'm the problem.

Can't imagine why you'd think Romney sees you as the problem?

I'm interested in a Massachusetts house race between Sean Bielat and one of the Kennedys. Go to love the Kennedys, who believe (with good reason) that the pubic has bestowed them with a birth right to any job they want in Washington DC. I actualy met Bielat a few times and love him (decorated Marine, very successful businessman), but I gather he's not polling well.

Saltheart
11-06-2012, 12:53 PM
Got lucky at polls. Big line waiting for A-L , nobody in line at all for M-Z. Got called up to the front , showed ID and voted. In and out in 10 minutes.


I always feel good after voting!

RIJIMMY
11-06-2012, 01:22 PM
Can't imagine why you'd think Romney sees you as the problem?

I'm interested in a Massachusetts house race between Sean Bielat and one of the Kennedys. Go to love the Kennedys, who believe (with good reason) that the pubic has bestowed them with a birth right to any job they want in Washington DC. I actualy met Bielat a few times and love him (decorated Marine, very successful businessman), but I gather he's not polling well.

I didnt know Bielat was running, I assume for Frank's old seat.
I hope he wins and Brown too.

stripermaineiac
11-06-2012, 01:39 PM
LOL They all think state n municipal employees get paid too much an have it sweet. wanna down size n privetise.LOL no pay raise in 6 yrs an gonna be the same . Sad when they both want us to make poverty pay so they can have great perks n bennys. wish my old lady could go on tax paid vaca.Almost 30 yrs workin for the state an still not at 20 phr wokin in a prison. LOL yup love both Dems an rep.

fishbones
11-06-2012, 02:07 PM
LOL They all think state n municipal employees get paid too much an have it sweet. wanna down size n privetise.LOL no pay raise in 6 yrs an gonna be the same . Sad when they both want us to make poverty pay so they can have great perks n bennys. wish my old lady could go on tax paid vaca.Almost 30 yrs workin for the state an still not at 20 phr wokin in a prison. LOL yup love both Dems an rep.

Nobody is forcing her to stay at that job. If it's that bad, she should quit and get a better job. We're always hiring at my place of employment. Not a bad gig if you don't mind minimum wage plus tips, very little job security and extremely limited benefits.

JohnnyD
11-06-2012, 02:09 PM
Not a bad gig if you don't mind minimum wage plus tips, very little job security and extremely limited benefits.
Why bother when I can just go on the dole and receive my $50k in benefits, free health care, free cell phone and fish whenever I want to?

The Dad Fisherman
11-06-2012, 02:31 PM
This thread is about reminding people to get out and vote....not pissin and moaning about politics.

This is getting close to being cast into the Pit of Despair

stripermaineiac
11-06-2012, 02:36 PM
Not her it's me. The vac note was about the ist lady's trips. Easy to say just quit when you have 20 yrs in and don't get social securty due to gov retirement plan .Funny how people want to have a safe society but those charged with keeping it that way keep goin without raises an such an seem to be the target of political cheep shots.Just remember that when you do have to call for help or have a dirtbag hurt you or a family member that dealin with it isn't free.

Jim in CT
11-06-2012, 02:43 PM
I didnt know Bielat was running, I assume for Frank's old seat.
I hope he wins and Brown too.

Frank's seat doesn't exactly exist. They re-districted, which made that area less liberal, so Frank resigned arther than get humiliated by losing. Bielat is running again against one of the Kennedy royalty.

So in this election, Massachusetts could send a Kennedy and Princess Spreading Bull to DC. Awesome.

fishbones
11-06-2012, 02:45 PM
Not her it's me. The vac note was about the ist lady's trips. Easy to say just quit when you have 20 yrs in and don't get social securty due to gov retirement plan .Funny how people want to have a safe society but those charged with keeping it that way keep goin without raises an such an seem to be the target of political cheep shots.Just remember that when you do have to call for help or have a dirtbag hurt you or a family member that dealin with it isn't free.

Ron, I'm guessing your government retirement plan will be better than my social security if there's even anything left when I retire. And I'm not taking any cheap shots at what you do. It's a hard job for sure. I have family members who work in prisons and as police officers. For the record, I haven't had a raise in almost 4 years and my company could fire me at any time. I would think you have better job security after 20 years than a lot of ther rest of us have. My post was more about people wating to complain about stuff like they have no choice. There's always a choice.

MAKAI
11-06-2012, 02:45 PM
Going on the dole sounds good to me. Tired of busting my ass. I want to chillax now. Sleep in, wait for the postman and fish.
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RIJIMMY
11-06-2012, 03:14 PM
Going on the dole sounds good to me. Tired of busting my ass. I want to chillax now. Sleep in, wait for the postman and fish.
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the you have an obvious choice this election!




to dadF...:devil2:

MAKAI
11-06-2012, 03:19 PM
I was being facetious.
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RIJIMMY
11-06-2012, 03:35 PM
I know

piemma
11-06-2012, 03:47 PM
Going on the dole sounds good to me. Tired of busting my ass. I want to chillax now. Sleep in, wait for the postman and fish.
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What?? Bob Dole running again????:rotf2:

stripermaineiac
11-06-2012, 03:49 PM
An another old guy heard from LOL

piemma
11-06-2012, 03:57 PM
An another old guy heard from LOL

:rotf2::rotf2::rotf2::rotf2::rotf2::rotf2:

stripermaineiac
11-06-2012, 04:22 PM
This storm might shut whats left down. still small fish up here.

ThrowingTimber
11-06-2012, 05:18 PM
11am done :uhuh:

:buds:

afterhours
11-06-2012, 05:38 PM
went at 11:00 good turnout :uhuh:.

1dozenraw
11-06-2012, 06:05 PM
Hey I was there around 11 too!!!

RIJIMMY
11-06-2012, 06:13 PM
do you think we'll know who won tonight or will this linger a few days?

afterhours
11-06-2012, 06:40 PM
Hey I was there around 11 too!!!

cool guys vote at 11:00....

1dozenraw
11-06-2012, 06:43 PM
do you think we'll know who won tonight or will this linger a few days?May depend onn whether the lawyers get involved.

1dozenraw
11-06-2012, 07:29 PM
Four years ago tomorrow story.

I was fishing/practice conventional casting at the end of the road by the boat launch at Quonnie. Two newer, large pickups pulled up and 3 men around my age (60s) got out. I noted some stickers on the trucks relating to the military and NRA and The Flag of These United States displayed prominently. As the three approached they were loudly expressing their displeasure with the outcome of the election. I listened but decided not to participate. But after a minute or two I heard one or two of these folks express a desire that "the g.d. fool" (might have been an SOB in there as well) screw everything up and an "I hope he really makes a mess of things".

At this point I decide to ask a couple of questions. I said, "You all are patriots... correct?" They acknowledged that they were to a man, definitely patriots.

I then asked, "Well then could you explain how patriots like yourselves would justify hoping that the democratically elected President of These United States would screw everything up and make a real mess of things?"

We fished on in absolute silence. I was grateful that I had asked these questions.. and grateful the I wasn't one of the guys who were asked.

No matter who wins tonight, I will pray for his success. Lord knows we need it and Lord knows we need to pull together at every opportunity.

Slipknot
11-06-2012, 08:36 PM
Frank's seat doesn't exactly exist. They re-districted, which made that area less liberal, so Frank resigned arther than get humiliated by losing. Bielat is running again against one of the Kennedy royalty.

So in this election, Massachusetts could send a Kennedy and Princess Spreading Bull to DC. Awesome.

ya, for some reason I didn't get to vote for that seat

I guess they redistricted me so now I don't even know who my rep is



Danny and I voted around 11 too

in and out in no time

spence
11-06-2012, 08:45 PM
do you think we'll know who won tonight or will this linger a few days?

Depends on the margin. If it's close I'd expect there to be some serious attorney whackery on either side.

-spence

Jenn
11-06-2012, 09:01 PM
I know I am a little late but I hoped everyone voted because they COULD. Imagine living in a country where this was not an option, not a priveledge or a right.

With that being said sometimes your choices are between a turd sandwich or a giant douche (thank South Park for that one) and you may not be able to vote for one you LIKE......thats when you should change your thinking. If nothing else vote against the one that irritates you more.

WESTPORTMAFIA
11-06-2012, 09:24 PM
Depends on the margin. If it's close I'd expect there to be some serious attorney whackery on either side.

-spence

An African witch doctor predicted Obama would win. Heard it on hjy so it's true. Btw besides a good time by the fire you missed some Schoolies and that's about it. Safe travels to you. Give me a shout after the storm.
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spence
11-06-2012, 09:26 PM
An African witch doctor predicted Obama would win. Heard it on hjy so it's true. Btw besides a good time by the fire you missed some Schoolies and that's about it. Safe travels to you. Give me a shout after the storm.
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You didn't tell me you fished by a fire :devil2:

-spence

WESTPORTMAFIA
11-06-2012, 09:29 PM
I know I am a little late but I hoped everyone voted because they COULD. Imagine living in a country where this was not an option, not a priveledge or a right.

With that being said sometimes your choices are between a turd sandwich or a giant douche (thank South Park for that one) and you may not be able to vote for one you LIKE......thats when you should change your thinking. If nothing else vote against the one that irritates you more.

We live in a country where it IS an OPTION to vote.
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The Dad Fisherman
11-07-2012, 06:05 AM
Took my son down to vote around 6 last night. The kid was truly excited. Went home and sat in front of his laptop watching the returns coming in.

Slipknot
11-07-2012, 06:11 AM
So, Who won?

I saw last night that Scott Brown lost, but who won the Presidency?
I figured I'd be able to find out here this AM before watching news or listening to radio

johnny ducketts
11-07-2012, 06:16 AM
4 more years
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massgc
11-07-2012, 06:39 AM
Can I get medical marijuana for the headache I have from this election.

I don't think the killing myself choice is decided yet so I'll have to wait on that.

likwid
11-07-2012, 06:40 AM
Frank's seat doesn't exactly exist. They re-districted, which made that area less liberal, so Frank resigned arther than get humiliated by losing. Bielat is running again against one of the Kennedy royalty.

So in this election, Massachusetts could send a Kennedy and Princess Spreading Bull to DC. Awesome.

Well I guess the polls slammed this post into oblivion.

Jim, Frank retired, he didn't resign 'so he didn't get humiliated'.
Stop making s**t up for 5min!

MAKAI
11-07-2012, 08:06 AM
And now the end is near.
And so we face the final curtain.

Storms a coming.........
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likwid
11-07-2012, 08:10 AM
And now the end is near.
And so we face the final curtain.

Storms a coming.........
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Yep, nor'easter is here, why are you talking about weather in a political post?

:rotf2:

buckman
11-07-2012, 08:13 AM
I have a headache
Someone pass me a bone
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Nebe
11-07-2012, 08:16 AM
I have a headache
Someone pass me a bone
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Go to Colorado or Washington and you will be able to buy yourself a bone. :)
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spence
11-07-2012, 08:19 AM
I have a headache
Someone pass me a bone
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Your Kenyan ID card should arrive in the mail in 2-3 weeks.

-spence

RIJIMMY
11-07-2012, 08:28 AM
Four years ago tomorrow story.

I was fishing/practice conventional casting at the end of the road by the boat launch at Quonnie. Two newer, large pickups pulled up and 3 men around my age (60s) got out. I noted some stickers on the trucks relating to the military and NRA and The Flag of These United States displayed prominently. As the three approached they were loudly expressing their displeasure with the outcome of the election. I listened but decided not to participate. But after a minute or two I heard one or two of these folks express a desire that "the g.d. fool" (might have been an SOB in there as well) screw everything up and an "I hope he really makes a mess of things".

At this point I decide to ask a couple of questions. I said, "You all are patriots... correct?" They acknowledged that they were to a man, definitely patriots.

I then asked, "Well then could you explain how patriots like yourselves would justify hoping that the democratically elected President of These United States would screw everything up and make a real mess of things?"

We fished on in absolute silence. I was grateful that I had asked these questions.. and grateful the I wasn't one of the guys who were asked.

No matter who wins tonight, I will pray for his success. Lord knows we need it and Lord knows we need to pull together at every opportunity.

maybe we should take this to the political forum, but I wholeheartedly disagree. The president failing does not mean the country fails. To many of us, quite the contrary. I do not think that people who have over 1M in assets when they die, the government has the right to seize (aka TAX) 55% of their assets. I hope the presidents fails in passing the estate tax. I hoped he failed in his health care reform, fails in his tax increases, fails in passing many of the laws the democrats are proposing. I think I am patriotic becasuse I know and care enough that he does fail. Obama gets it. He even said it in his speach last night. This is democracy, arguments and differences of opinion are good. I believe the presidents policies are bad, I want him to fail in passing them. Nothing to be ashamed about that. I would look him in the eye and tell him myself.

The Dad Fisherman
11-07-2012, 08:51 AM
There's a difference between wanting the president to fail in enacting change that you feel is detrimental to the country....and hoping the president screws up the country so he won't get re-elected.

and, yeah.......this is going off to the Pit of Despair

1dozenraw
11-07-2012, 08:53 AM
maybe we should take this to the political forum, but I wholeheartedly disagree. The president failing does not mean the country fails. To many of us, quite the contrary. I do not think that people who have over 1M in assets when they die, the government has the right to seize (aka TAX) 55% of their assets. I hope the presidents fails in passing the estate tax. I hoped he failed in his health care reform, fails in his tax increases, fails in passing many of the laws the democrats are proposing. I think I am patriotic becasuse I know and care enough that he does fail. Obama gets it. He even said it in his speach last night. This is democracy, arguments and differences of opinion are good. I believe the presidents policies are bad, I want him to fail in passing them. Nothing to be ashamed about that. I would look him in the eye and tell him myself.They didn't say they wanted him to fail... they expressed a desire to see him screw everything up. I just thought it odd at best that anyone who says they are American and believe in our system would want to see any President screw everything up no matter what they think about his getting elected. I liked what Romney said last night... pray for him. Seemed like a better idea and more appropriate for our form of government. Of course that's just me.

likwid
11-07-2012, 08:55 AM
They didn't say they wanted him to fail... they expressed a desire to see him screw everything up. I just thought it odd at best that anyone who says they are American and believe in our system would want to see any President screw everything up no matter what they think about his getting elected. I liked what Romney said last night... pray for him. Seemed like a better idea and more appropriate for our form of government. Of course that's just me.

Those are the same folks that accuse people of being un-American because of how they vote.

RIJIMMY
11-07-2012, 09:00 AM
They didn't say they wanted him to fail... they expressed a desire to see him screw everything up. I just thought it odd at best that anyone who says they are American and believe in our system would want to see any President screw everything up no matter what they think about his getting elected. I liked what Romney said last night... pray for him. Seemed like a better idea and more appropriate for our form of government. Of course that's just me.

I guess you can interpret it a few ways. I want to be sure people understand that these elections matter and there are deeply constrasting views on the future of this country. I do not want the future Obama wants. I want a competitive society that favors the risk takers and the dreamers, the workers.

1dozenraw
11-07-2012, 09:00 AM
Those are the same folks that accuse people of being un-American because of how they vote.
Got that... and now that this is in the Political Forum... I'm out of here. Said all I have to say anyway. He's been elected, so he's The President of the United States and that means he's my President. That's how it works. Have fun.

stripermaineiac
11-07-2012, 07:14 PM
Well now that he's in lets see what type of excuses those that sand bagged things the last 3 yrs will come up now to blame him for our governments failure to do it's job for America an notjust for the corporet crooks sendingsending all our jobs overseas so as to pad their pockets at the american work forses expence.
He's in so lets start hammering the congress types to get off their butts an do their jobs.