Author Topic: 2008 has been a horrible year (Read 11527 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** August 20, 2008, 04:46:11 PM »

Almost everyone I know, and myself, have had a pretty crappy 2008. This kinda shit just lets me know how its gonna get topped off:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26308429

How can people think rich man lover McCain is good for the economy as a whole. :*( :*( If obama loses and russia goes all nutzo we're in publican land forever.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #1 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:54:10 PM »

McCain: I don't really understand economics. Golly gee shucks darn. . .

America: I think that means he understands economics.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #2 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:57:07 PM »

"I dont get those computers or the economy, but I know people who do. On top of that, Obama is a big dork."

"Im convinced ha ha im dumb america'

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #3 on:** August 20, 2008, 04:59:53 PM »

The funny thing is that the Dems will definitely add to their lead in the Senate by like 5 seats at least, and probably add in the House too. I personally still think that the massive investment Obama is making in the ground game is not showing up in polls and that he'll still beat McCain this November, but yeah, it's not looking great right now. Never underestimate the stupidity of Americans, etc etc.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #4 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:03:12 PM »

I dont trust any of us anymore. its all over. I better start hitting the Red Dawn DVD, Red Alert games and Freedom Fighters so I can be ready! THANKS PUBLICANS!

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #5 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:04:03 PM »

Wow, doesn't this come just a few weeks after the Wall St. journal published a op-ed piece on how Obama would be better for the economy?

smh

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #6 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:06:06 PM »

What presidents started the Vietnam and Korean wars? Oh yeah they were democrats. Were much safer from russian under a democrat president.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:06:39 PM »

What does Obama need to do to push through the stupid

oh shit here's FoC. Fuck YOU FoC I should just ban you for 24 hours so I feel better.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:17:57 PM »

Not too worried about the polls, still to early to get too worked up about it. Check again in five weeks and then I'll be getting worried if it is the same situation.

as for foc, the only real solution to dealing with libertarians in poltics threads is termination of any posting privlidges. Let's face it-given the choice between intelligent discourse rooted in reality and free speech, free speech sucks ass in comparison.

demi · « **Reply #9 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:20:51 PM »

Quote from: Number One on August 20, 2008, 05:03:12 PM

I dont trust any of us anymore. its all over. I better start hitting the Red Dawn DVD, Red Alert games and Freedom Fighters so I can be ready! THANKS PUBLICANS!

Better start learning how to cook, too. Can't make Lean Cuisuine in a POW camp.

GilloD · « **Reply #10 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:21:33 PM »

I would be legitimately embarrassed if we elected McCain. I don't know that I'd be able to show my face in other countries.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #11 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:22:54 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on August 20, 2008, 05:17:57 PM

Not too worried about the polls, still to early to get too worked up about it. Check again in five weeks and then I'll be getting worried if it is the same situation.

as for foc, the only real solution to dealing with libertarians in poltics threads is termination of any posting privlidges. Let's face it-given the choice between intelligent discourse rooted in reality and free speech, free speech sucks ass in comparison.

"TYPICAL SOCIALIST FASCISTS!!!!!"

"yes, yes indeed."

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #12 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:23:07 PM »

Quote from: GilloD on August 20, 2008, 05:21:33 PM

I would be legitimately embarrassed if we elected McCain. I don't know that I'd be able to show my face in other countries.

Don't worry nobody wants to see your ugly ass grill anyway.

demi · « **Reply #13 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:23:49 PM »

Bet your fancy college degrees didnt teach you guys how to fight russians, huh

Told you college was a sham

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #14 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:24:14 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on August 20, 2008, 05:17:57 PM

as for foc, the only real solution to dealing with libertarians in poltics threads is termination of any posting privlidges. Let's face it-given the choice between intelligent discourse rooted in reality and free speech, free speech sucks ass in comparison.

Yeah we shouldn't allow people to share their opinion. Very open minded of you. I though you libtards were supposed to be open minded and diverse.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #15 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:25:29 PM »

FoC owning this thread

FoC

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #16 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:25:58 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 05:23:49 PM

Bet your fancy college degrees didnt teach you guys how to fight russians, huh

Told you college was a sham

But dude, we watched Red Dawn. And I personally stayed up many a nights in Jr. High playing the board game "Fortress America"

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #17 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:26:02 PM »

uninformed idiots such as yourself should be allowed to share your opinion, yes. the real crime is that we aren't likewise permitted the liberty of giving you a vic mackey styled pillowcase party after hearing it.

demi · « **Reply #18 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:27:01 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 05:25:58 PM

Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 05:23:49 PM
Bet your fancy college degrees didnt teach you guys how to fight russians, huh

Told you college was a sham

But dude, we watched Red Dawn. And I personally stayed up many a nights in Jr. High playing the board game "Fortress America"
(Image removed from quote.)

I guess that's pretty good. I just played Risk and Stratego

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #19 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:53:57 PM »

This poll has only confirmed what I've sensed since the end of Obama's foriegn policy trip.

There is a huge experience gap for Obama that is going to be difficult to overcome. Hillary could have won if she had exploited it earlier than she did with the 3 am phone call ads before the TX and OH primaries. Plus McCain has a great knack for setting the daily discourse.

That said, there's still a long way to go. Anything can happen. But, I've moved from thinking that even a reincarnated Reagan couldn't win to believing McCain has a real shot at this electorally (not popularly). Heck...I'm even reconsidering my objection to voting for him.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:55:19 PM »

What state do you live in?

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:56:14 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 05:24:14 PM

Yeah we shouldn't allow people to share their opinion. Very open minded of you. I though you libtards were supposed to be open minded and diverse.

that's a broad stereotype-I'm not a dirty fucking hippie. I'm not at all tolerant of people with different political beliefs, but recognize that the coexistence of oppposing opinions at the base day-to-day level is essential for the functioning of a modern society, as much as it actually displeases me to see idiots and fools with their vain virtues and idols standing in the way of human progress.

However, that coexistence is completely unecessary in this message board microsociety. Your account should be IP banned for a week every time you take a dump in a political thread-think of it as sort of like housebreaking for the digital era.

Himu · « **Reply #22 on:** August 20, 2008, 05:59:15 PM »

2008 owns

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #23 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:02:20 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on August 20, 2008, 05:56:14 PM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 05:24:14 PM
Yeah we shouldn't allow people to share their opinion. Very open minded of you. I though you libtards were supposed to be open minded and diverse.
blah blah blah Im a taco blah blah blah

What's that? All I heard was "I cant take criticism and different opinions."

Sucks you be you nicca.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #24 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:03:19 PM »

You're also a dirty hippie that probably smells like my dirty socks and unwashed hair.

demi · « **Reply #25 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:08:59 PM »

Nothing wrong with that

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #26 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:09:50 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 06:08:59 PM

Nothing wrong with that

True as long as your not trying to hide it.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #27 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:13:53 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 06:02:20 PM

What's that? All I heard was "I cant take criticism and different opinions."

I don't mind criticism and different opinions when they actually have merit. Invariably, yours do not, they are intellectually and completely bankrupt, rooted in a bubbleboy fantasyland where anything can be true when you make enough batshit insane assumptions, not unlike the religious fundamentalists I detest so much.

I actually sometimes enjoy reasoned mainstream conservative criticism from time to time, as even a broken clock shows the right time twice a day so they say. Unfortunately, you're more of a different kind of broken clock-an LED clock radio that's been unplugged, so you don't even tell the time period.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #28 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:22:26 PM »

I sont speak hippie. Can someone translate this gibberish?

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #29 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:37:26 PM »

Man, the ban button so close.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #30 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:43:31 PM »

I called it but I wish I was wrong:

Obama is the Dukakis of 2008. The worst thing is that one side is running a non campaign (McCain) while Obama is stumping his ass off and getting nowhere. This is bad. I'm guessing the Republicans have circled their wagons and decided begrudgingly that McCain is going to be the nominee. So now all the right wing base is coming out in his support, instead of fence sitting or wondering if a third party candidate, like Huckabee, will run.

The upside here is that the Democrats will have both the Senate and the House. So McCain and his crew can't run around buck wild like Bush and Cheney did after 2002.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #31 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:44:42 PM »

Fortress America

Axis and Allies

Brehvolution · « **Reply #32 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:47:25 PM »

breakfastclubmollyringwaldmouthing"Stop".gif to FoC

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #33 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:50:10 PM »

I think the most disappointing thing about McCain as president is that Americans are possibly THAT stupid

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #34 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:52:17 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 05:27:01 PM

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 05:25:58 PM
Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 05:23:49 PM
Bet your fancy college degrees didnt teach you guys how to fight russians, huh

Told you college was a sham

But dude, we watched Red Dawn. And I personally stayed up many a nights in Jr. High playing the board game "Fortress America"
(Image removed from quote.)

I guess that's pretty good. I just played Risk and Stratego

demi

Barry Egan · « **Reply #35 on:** August 20, 2008, 06:53:41 PM »

Quote from: Number One on August 20, 2008, 05:06:39 PM

oh shit here's FoC. Fuck YOU FoC I should just ban you for 24 hours so I feel better.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #36 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:04:58 PM »

Quote from: Number One on August 20, 2008, 06:50:10 PM

I think the most disappointing thing about McCain as president is that Americans are possibly THAT stupid

The reason is that most of the problems have not affected middle class Americans, who are the bulk of the votes.

The war is not real to them; they probably will never have a son or daughter enlist. They may know of a cousin or a nephew somewhere who is stationed in Iraq but they have no immediate family so it doesn't register much in their minds. There are some suburban communities where there are absolutely no citizens who are in the military.

The debt is not real to them. They think America is still #1 (in what, who knows) and that the $9 trillion debt doesn't mean shit. After all, they can still buy that new Bravia so why the fuck would they care about national debt? Times may be getting tighter but many middle class Americans are still able to buy a lot of shit and not have to worry if their job is getting shipped overseas or just being cut altogether.

Most middle class Americans don't give a fuck about civil liberties either. They never cared to use them before so they have no objections giving them up.

In short, McCain is doing well because Bush is looked at as a failure but that doesn't mean Americans are ready for an Obama. They want a Republican who will still lie to them but will pull them out of the Iraq jam but not so Rush Limbaugh and Pat Robertson will bitch about it afterwards. This is prime Obama time and he is struggling. His lead gap is narrowing and will probably be gone in 2-3 weeks. Then you have the debates which might put them neck and neck again but neck and neck is not good enough to secure a victory.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #37 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:05:08 PM »

Quote from: demi on August 20, 2008, 05:27:01 PM

I guess that's pretty good. I just played Risk and Stratego

We're not going to be invaded by Napoleon anytime soon.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #38 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:07:07 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on August 20, 2008, 07:04:58 PM

The reason is that most of the problems have not affected middle class Americans, who are the bulk of the votes.

The war is not real to them; they probably will never have a son or daughter enlist. They may know of a cousin or a nephew somewhere who is stationed in Iraq but they have no immediate family so it doesn't register much in their minds. There are some suburban communities where there are absolutely no citizens who are in the military.

Wow you are such a dumb ass. My god, how the fuck??

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #39 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:11:54 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on August 20, 2008, 07:04:58 PM

The war is not real to them;

The debt is not real to them. They think America is still #1 (in what, who knows) and that the $9 trillion debt doesn't mean shit.

Most middle class Americans don't give a fuck about civil liberties either.

There was a presidential candidate that talked about nothing other than civil liberties, leaving Iraq immediately and the national debt. Yet you guys didn't give him a chance.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #40 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:13:23 PM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on August 20, 2008, 07:12:31 PM

Ron Paul Derail express, choochoo

Alll aboard

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #41 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:14:45 PM »

Obama doesn't talk about leaving Iraq, heck he couldn't even promise to bring the troops home in his first term. And he certainly doesn't talk about the national debt or civl liberties.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #42 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:15:16 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 07:11:54 PM

Quote from: The Experiment on August 20, 2008, 07:04:58 PM

The war is not real to them;

The debt is not real to them. They think America is still #1 (in what, who knows) and that the $9 trillion debt doesn't mean shit.

Most middle class Americans don't give a fuck about civil liberties either.

There was a presidential candidate that talked about nothing other than civil liberties, leaving Iraq immediately and the national debt. Yet you guys didn't give him a chance.

That would mean American's would have to sacrifice something. And look how that turned out.

FlameOfCallandor · « **Reply #43 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:18:43 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on August 20, 2008, 07:15:16 PM

That would mean American's would have to sacrifice something. And look how that turned out.

And what would they have to sacrifice?

Brehvolution · « **Reply #44 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:19:28 PM »

HOw do you expect the debt to repay itself?

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #45 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:24:20 PM »

Quote from: The Experiment on August 20, 2008, 06:43:31 PM

The upside here is that the Democrats will have both the Senate and the House. So McCain and his crew can't run around buck wild like Bush and Cheney did after 2002.

And vice versa.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #46 on:** August 20, 2008, 07:58:24 PM »

you know, there's a goddamned ignore function on this board

you don't even have to fucking search for it, it's right there under a poster's avatar

i wish you mewling whiny fucking crybabies would learn to use it and stop blubbering about that raving jackass ruining threads

by not using that ignore function, you ruin your own threads

Eric P · « **Reply #47 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:02:55 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on August 20, 2008, 07:58:24 PM

you don't even have to fucking search for it, it's right there under a poster's avatar

i had no idea what that was

thanks!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #48 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:04:27 PM »

you're welcome!

i personally just scroll past his posts

i mean, he might swallow his own tongue one day while typing, and i'd hate to miss that post

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #49 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:10:42 PM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on August 20, 2008, 04:59:53 PM

The funny thing is that the Dems will definitely add to their lead in the Senate by like 5 seats at least, and probably add in the House too. I personally still think that the massive investment Obama is making in the ground game is not showing up in polls and that he'll still beat McCain this November, but yeah, it's not looking great right now. Never underestimate the stupidity of Americans, etc etc.

If I had to bet I'd say Obama will be blown out (Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Colorado for McCain). The fact that he's made no ground despite trying to paint McCain as Bush III is most telling. Dem control of the senate/congress will get larger though, but I doubt that will mean anything but nothing getting done with McCain as president.

laesperanzapaz · « **Reply #50 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:24:16 PM »

yea i'm pretty cynical.

and thanks for the long response expirement. i think you are unfortunately right.

and MAF: i think you need to get away from the internet for a while. FOC is shaming you.

Robo · « **Reply #51 on:** August 20, 2008, 08:38:46 PM »

Fragamemnon for Icon

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #52 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:24:58 PM »

Quote from: Sec. of Defense James Heller on August 20, 2008, 08:10:42 PM

Quote from: The Card Cheat on August 20, 2008, 04:59:53 PM
The funny thing is that the Dems will definitely add to their lead in the Senate by like 5 seats at least, and probably add in the House too. I personally still think that the massive investment Obama is making in the ground game is not showing up in polls and that he'll still beat McCain this November, but yeah, it's not looking great right now. Never underestimate the stupidity of Americans, etc etc.

If I had to bet I'd say Obama will be blown out (Ohio, Florida, Virginia, Colorado for McCain). The fact that he's made no ground despite trying to paint McCain as Bush III is most telling. Dem control of the senate/congress will get larger though, but I doubt that will mean anything but nothing getting done with McCain as president.

Well thank the God I don't even believe in, now that you've said that I think we can expect Obama to cruise to victory while carrying Ohio, Virginia and Colorado. But not Floridia, because fuck Floridia.

Too much wringing of the hands and gnashing of the teeth is happening on the mean political e-streets for my tastes these days. People are acting like they thought this would be a fucking cakewalk and there wouldn't be trying times. Bunch of fucking whiners, if you ask me. What everyone needs to do is get their lazy ass friends that always bitch about Bush but don't bother voting to get their asses registered and to the polls in November. The Republicans would get crushed like the bitches they are if that happened, and I think it will.

I will say though, that after all the colossally DUMB shit that the GOP in general and this Administration has done in particular over the past 8 years or so, if McCain wins then Americans really ARE a bunch of ignorant fucking galoots. Like, FoC level dumb, and I for one shudder to think that a majority of the country is THAT FUCKING DUMB, because that dude is one ignorant distinguished mentally-challenged fellow, but there you go!

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #53 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:25:44 PM »

Also, at this point I think it's time to throw my support behind a candidate we can all get behind:

Vote Cthulhu and BE EATEN FIRST!

siamesedreamer · « **Reply #54 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:29:20 PM »

What about that Zod guy?

Tucah · « **Reply #55 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:34:53 PM »

I can support Cthulhu as president.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #56 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:37:13 PM »

Quote from: siamesedreamer on August 20, 2008, 09:29:20 PM

What about that Zod guy?

Zod is boring as a villainous President. He wants to be worshiped and obeyed, WHATEVER. Cthulhu just wants to eat us all. That's something I can get behind. We've been the top of the food chain for about 10k years now, we're fat and lazy. Time to BE EATEN FIRST!

Raban · « **Reply #57 on:** August 20, 2008, 09:53:14 PM »

Quote from: FlameOfCallandor on August 20, 2008, 07:14:45 PM

Obama doesn't talk about leaving Iraq, heck he couldn't even promise to bring the troops home in his first term. And he certainly doesn't talk about the national debt or civl liberties.

It's too easy for Pubs to twist his words against him, he's just trying to cover his ass. It's bad enough he's a black dude running for presidency in America for most people, but saying things that get twisted around on Conservative news stations don't help his chances.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #58 on:** August 20, 2008, 11:04:54 PM »

Er you have more hope than me Triumph; I'm seriously starting to think this is a done deal. Obama's entire fucking message is not working. McCain was basically throwing darts at the wall for a month before something stuck: celebrity/energy/experience. Almost the exact same thing Hillary tried, although McCain's camp obviously learned a couple pointers.

McCain is the biggest fucking phony we've seen in some time (well except for Edwards). Yet despite being a total GOP bitch to the T, he's perceived as this wonderful maverick who transcends politics. Transcends, remember that word? It no longer applies to Obama who's now another politician. He lost his smile

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #59 on:** August 20, 2008, 11:05:26 PM »

Quote from: laesperanzapaz on August 20, 2008, 08:24:16 PM

yea i'm pretty cynical.

and thanks for the long response expirement. i think you are unfortunately right.

and MAF: i think you need to get away from the internet for a while. FOC is shaming you.

What? Oh sorry, I wasn't watching this thread BECAUSE I HAVE A JOB. Jesus christ I should ban you too you dumb motherfucker.

News:

Author Topic: 2008 has been a horrible year (Read 11527 times)