The 2012 U.S election thread

[TrailerParkDarling 5,689]

I think it's interesting that more people have actually voted for Romney but Obama is winning in Electoral College votes.

 

thank G-d the states Romney is projected to be getting right now are low in electoral votes, except Virginia

[Just Cherry 3,767]

Where are you guys watching the votes at?

[Hellion 993]

I'm watching NBC.

[YUNGATA 14,955]

Where are you guys watching the votes at?

 

I have the tv on but I also have nytimes tabbed.

Particularly this http://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president

[lola 6,637]

Where are you guys watching the votes at?

 

I'm looking at this: http://elections.msnbc.msn.com/ns/politics/2012/all#.UJm6w2n3s-P

[PrettyBaby 2,219]

I know I'm not a mod but... I'm sure we can have sensible discussions about Romney/Obama but try not to turn it into an argument. We should keep it about the election and not about the candidates because I don't want forum members to dislike each other.

 

Well, the election is totally about the candidates, but I'll try not to make it about the voters anymore

[lflflflflflflflflflf 3,722]

1:35 GMT

 

OBAMA: 77

ROMNEY: 76

[Just Cherry 3,767]

Everywhere I look it's different.

[TrailerParkDarling 5,689]

1:35 GMT

 

OBAMA: 77

ROMNEY: 76

 

where are you getting this? Every thing I'm watching are saying different things lol. typical

[lflflflflflflflflflf 3,722]

BBC Coverage:

 

[Just Cherry 3,767]

Is this real though? :OMFG:

[YUNGATA 14,955]

Is this real though? :OMFG:

 

Nah it was revealed to be edited.

[lflflflflflflflflflf 3,722]

R-Money is his rapper name!

[Guest Maru the Cat]

How so?? Just people people state their opinions and others agree?

 

Nothing wrong with everyone agreeing; forum members are in the younger demographic, the majority (or it certainly seems like it!) are gay... it makes sense that there'd be support for Obama. I'm not really a fan of certain things being said earlier, because they don't promote any sort of discussion though. Discussing social issues, primarily from the Republican POV is pointless -- unless you're going to offer any real critiques of their plan of welfare reform (or just cut-backs, really), it's pointless. Same-sex marriage, ~pro-life~ (I fucking hate that term) -- these are fundamental Republican values. They're not gonna change any time soon. Why bother pointing them out? So everyone can say, "Yeah, he sucks!!" and agree with one another? Hell, I'd rather talk about binders full of women or Big Bird or bayonets.

 

I do like seeing the results as they come in get posted, so thanks guys!!

 

 

Honestly, there are times I don't even think the GOP cares about Romney. They seem to be more concerned with planting seeds for Chris Christie in 2016 than Mitt.

 

I have hopes for Jindal in 2016 ....although I don't think it's very likely that he will secure his party's nomination, unfortunately. I hope to be proven wrong... I don't think he's expressed any interest in a presidency yet.

 

...I also really want someone brown as president.

[Hundred Dollar Bill 21,803]

[Just Cherry 3,767]

Nah it was revealed to be edited.

Still perfect though.

[TrailerParkDarling 5,689]

Hmm still not seeing the logic as social issues are what is going to affect the members of this forum most- which is made up primarily of gays and women- if Romney were to be elected but alrighty

[YUNGATA 14,955]

Nothing wrong with everyone agreeing; forum members are in the younger demographic, the majority (or it certainly seems like it!) are gay... it makes sense that there'd be support for Obama. I'm not really a fan of certain things being said earlier, because they don't promote any sort of discussion though. Discussing social issues, primarily from the Republican POV is pointless -- unless you're going to offer any real critiques of their plan of welfare reform (or just cut-backs, really), it's pointless. Same-sex marriage, ~pro-life~ (I fucking hate that term) -- these are fundamental Republican values. They're not gonna change any time soon. Why bother pointing them out? So everyone can say, "Yeah, he sucks!!" and agree with one another? Hell, I'd rather talk about binders full of women or Big Bird or bayonets.

 

 

 

Just something to think about though, Romney was/is probably the most moderate out of the GOP candidates for this year which to me suggests maybe a shift in Republican core values, especially since younger generations are getting to the voting age. I know quite a few people who agree with Republican views purely on economic policy but not necessarily social views.

[Just Cherry 3,767]

My exboyfriend is making arrangements for me to come live with him in Brazil in Romney wins.

[lola 6,637]

the majority (or it certainly seems like it!) are gay

 

That's such a weird thing to say. A few guys here are gay, not the majority.