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Offline Eagler

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« on: September 30, 2002, 08:47:15 PM »
.... bites the dust

oh yeah, the republicans are the corrupt big business party

while the dumacrats are for the "little ppl"

they and hollywood can "feel your pain" :rolleyes:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&ncid=578&e=1&cid=578&u=/nm/20020930/ts_nm/politics_newjersey_dc
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Offline Sandman

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« Reply #1 on: September 30, 2002, 09:08:57 PM »
This just in... corruption exists in both the the Democratic and Republican parties.

Who knew?
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« Reply #2 on: September 30, 2002, 09:21:01 PM »
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The deadline for replacing Torricelli on the ballot has passed, but Democrats plan to turn to the courts to replace him.


This has a familiar ring to it. ;)

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« Reply #3 on: September 30, 2002, 09:48:02 PM »
!!!! Crooked Politicians ?????????  :eek: :eek:

Like Sandman said, who'd a thunk it?

I'm not really in favor of a one-sided race. I think the folks ought to have a choice.

However.... you knew there'd be a "however" didn't ya?

There's this:

"The laws of the state of New Jersey do not include a 'we think we're going to lose so we get to pick someone new' clause."

Have to wonder how much THAT figured into the play, even though they were late out of the gate realizing they were in deep with this guy.

So, we're back to responsibilty/accountability again. They went with him knowing he had "problems" and now they got bit in the butt on it.

Guess there's always the "write-in" option but realistically that's not a viable option, given the way a US election works.

So, while I'm sympathetic to at least a two-party race, I think I'm going to have to say "ya shoulda thought about that a little earlier...... say like before the deadline to replace him".

OK, cleared in hot with your flamethrowers.  :D

BTW, before you start lighting up, I'd say EXACTLY the same thing if this was a Republican in this situation.

Just one of the differences between me and Decem Ursus.
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« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2002, 11:12:15 PM »
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!!!! Crooked Politicians ?????????  :eek: :eek:
Guess there's always the "write-in" option but realistically that's not a viable option, given the way a US election works.
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Yeah, Toad. In fact I doubt a large segment of the electorate is capable of even operating a voting machine, let alone actually being able to write someone's name down as a write in candidate.

BTW, I didn't waste my time on reading the link. For the most part politicians make me sick to my stomach.

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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2002, 04:02:18 AM »
i demand a recount to look for dimpled chads

Offline Eagler

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« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2002, 05:31:05 AM »
yep, both sides have corrupt politicians

but..

in the last 6 months how many dumbacrats have been booted compared to republicans? hmmm
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2002, 09:43:35 AM »
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Originally posted by Eagler
in the last 6 months how many dumbacrats have been booted compared to republicans? hmmm


Who's in the White House?

Hmmm....
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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2002, 09:54:55 AM »
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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM


Who's in the White House?

Hmmm....


huh?

Are you saying they are getting tossed because they do not have a corrupt dumacrat president to hide behind anymore?
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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2002, 09:59:43 AM »
I think a replacement candidate should be named. Not because I might be a registered Dem, but because the people should have a valid choice.

And I would feel this way if a Republican had pulled out also.

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« Reply #10 on: October 01, 2002, 10:12:31 AM »
MT, you're talking about changing the rules after the game started.

Not a good precedent, I think. Of course, it might depend on what your definition of "is" is.  ;)
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« Reply #11 on: October 01, 2002, 10:33:21 AM »
They have a valid choice they can write in anyone they want.

They guy backed out because it was clear he was losing. Forget the corruption implications.

He quit because he was gonna lose. The law should not  be manipulated under these circumstances.

I would be more sympathetic if a candidate died suddenly, or an illness prevented him from continueing to campaign but to quit just because your going to lose is not a good precedent.

Dont lie to us about your concern for choice, if you are concerned about choice email the guy and tell him not to quit. Hes the one taking away the "choice".  Only because the polls indicate folks arent "choosing" him.

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« Reply #12 on: October 01, 2002, 10:43:11 AM »
Incredible.. Wotan's a Psychic!

What else am I thinking Wotan? Tell me what I'm thinking right now. Which finger am I holding up?

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« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2002, 10:46:14 AM »
Republicans tend to keep their shades drawn, although there is seldom
any reason why they should.  Democrats ought to, but don't.

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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2002, 10:46:37 AM »
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Originally posted by midnight Target
Incredible.. Wotan's a Psychic!

What else am I thinking Wotan? Tell me what I'm thinking right now. Which finger am I holding up?


the one crammed half way up your nose :)
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