Who would you vote for?

[AppleHead]

...If you were a US citizen. Just curious, if anyone here is interested?

I already stated quite clearly who I would vote for.
http://www.ravenrepublic.net/forums/show...pid7811737

Whoever becomes President of the US will greatly affect ties with the Philippines and other countries.

For example, Obama is for net neutrality (which really should be discussed here as well), is anti-war, is for greater social security for Americans (which would affect Filipino immigrants and exports to the US).

[Sforza]

I voted for Obama because he looks cool

[Grim]

I've been following the US elections a bit closely since both my parents live in the States now, and in Elgin too (close to you, Apple?).

I'd definitely vote Obama. The man is pushing for the issues I strongly believe in, and on top of that, has the charisma and mobilizing power on almost (or maybe more than) the level of a Ramon Magsaysay or a Benigno/Corazon Aquino. Galvanizing the people of a nation is arguably a difficult task, and this guy makes it look extremely easy.

A pretty potent combination of traits if you ask me.

[strawhat_luffy]

I voted for Obama in this poll but I'm kinda stuck between him and hot-head McCain right now.

and Chuck Norris is backing McCain so you better not piss him off

[NiX]

Definitely Obama. Definitely definitely.

Now Apple, if you lived in the Philippines, who would you vote for in a hypothetical election? -_-
I hate elections here. It's worse than taking a multiple choice exam that you didn't study for.

[AppleHead]

I've been following the US elections a bit closely since both my parents live in the States now, and in Elgin too (close to you, Apple?).

I'd definitely vote Obama. The man is pushing for the issues I strongly believe in, and on top of that, has the charisma and mobilizing power on almost (or maybe more than) the level of a Ramon Magsaysay or a Benigno/Corazon Aquino. Galvanizing the people of a nation is arguably a difficult task, and this guy makes it look extremely easy.

A pretty potent combination of traits if you ask me.

He definitely can deliver speeches well, unlike that current person we have. I don't know who the Philippine politicians you mentioned are, but Obama's popularity has been likened to a Rosarch test. Potential voters see what they want to see, because he doesn't have much of a track record. That can be taken both positively and negatively.

Elgin is about an hour and a half drive from where I am (Evanston). Are you going to come and visit your parents anytime soon?

I voted for Obama in this poll but I'm kinda stuck between him and hot-head McCain right now.

and Chuck Norris is backing McCain so you better not piss him off

IIRC, Chuck Norris was backing Huckabee and even appeared in an ad for Huck. Unless he switched over to McCain? That'd be pretty weird and all, but why do people even care about Chuck Norris? David Hasselhoff is the running joke now!

Definitely Obama. Definitely definitely.

Now Apple, if you lived in the Philippines, who would you vote for in a hypothetical election? -_-
I hate elections here. It's worse than taking a multiple choice exam that you didn't study for.

Hee. Obama seems to be really popular with young people!

I don't know who I'd vote for since I'm not familiar with the names of the politicians over there. If it was for congress, I'd probably vote for someone who is:

- young (below 50, lol)
- not a member of a political family
- who has a proven track record in community service
- committed to economic policies that espouse equitable wealth distribution through government spending
- pro health care reform
- pro abortion, pro contraceptive-usage
- pro gay marriage, pro divorce

Is there anyone that fits the description? Let me know!

[Grim]

I change my answer. I will now vote for Cobra Commander.

Oh yeah.

[clonezero]

I second that XD

[AppleHead]

Sorry, my vote's for Xenu.

[AppleHead]

The last debate for the presidential elections just finished. Snap polls have Obama winning 57 to 31 for independents, 88 to 5 for democrats and losing 68 to 18 for republicans.

Lately, McCain has actually lost ground to Obama since he stepped up his mudslinging drive. Sarah Palin calling Obama a terrorist has also had a negative effect.

Anyway, see the results for yourselves if you're interested.

The reason I'm even posting at all is to spread an article entitled "The New Organizers: The Truth Behind Obama's Ground Game" by Zack Exley.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/zack-exley...32782.html

It's about how the Obama campaign this year has been hugely successful in organizing volunteers from both a top-down and bottom-up perspective at the same. it's really summed up in the slogan "Respect. Empower. Include."

The article itself is bipartisan, and is more focused on field organization and how to get people involved in things in general. It's also quite inspirational.

[Twin-Skies]

- young (below 50, lol)
- not a member of a political family
- who has a proven track record in community service
- committed to economic policies that espouse equitable wealth distribution through government spending
- pro health care reform
- pro abortion, pro contraceptive-usage
- pro gay marriage, pro divorce

...hmm...

I nominate Char Aznable

[Shintetsu]

- young (below 50, lol)
- not a member of a political family
- who has a proven track record in community service
- committed to economic policies that espouse equitable wealth distribution through government spending
- pro health care reform
- pro abortion, pro contraceptive-usage
- pro gay marriage, pro divorce

...hmm...

I nominate Char Aznable

WATAFAK.

Oh, and I vote Obama. 'nuff sed.

[AppleHead]

Obama draws 100,000 in Missouri, 75,000 in Kansas

[Shintetsu]

It's obviously Obama's game, with Palin-McCain saying those 'terrorist' remarks.

[Twin-Skies]

Obama's recent campaign speech in Richmond, Virginia:

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There are no real or fake parts of this country. We are not separated by the pro-America and anti-America parts of this nation – we all love this country, no matter where we live or where we come from. There are patriots who supported this war in Iraq and patriots who opposed it; patriots who believe in Democratic policies and those who believe in Republican policies. The men and women from Virginia and all across America who serve on our battlefields may be Democrats and Republicans and Independents, but they have fought together and bled together and some died together under the same proud flag. They have not served a Red America or a Blue America – they have served the United States of America.

We have always been at our best when we've had leadership that called us to look past our differences and come together as one nation, as one people; leadership that rallied this entire country to a common purpose – to a higher purpose. And I am running for President of the United States of America because that is the country we need to be right now.

This country and the dream it represents are being tested in a way that we haven't seen in nearly a century. And future generations will judge ours by how we respond to this test. Will they say that this was a time when America lost its way and its purpose? When we allowed the same divisions and fear tactics and our own petty differences to plunge this country into a dark and painful recession?

Or will they say that this was another one of those moments when America overcame? When we battled back from adversity by recognizing that common stake that we have in each other's success?

This is one of those moments. I realize you're cynical and fed up with politics. I understand that you're disappointed and even angry with your leaders. You have every right to be. But despite all of this, I ask of you what's been asked of the American people in times of trial and turmoil throughout our history. I ask you to believe – to believe in yourselves, in each other, and in the future we can build together.

That. Was. Beautiful. *sniff*