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Racer X
Silver Member
USA
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 Posted - 11/03/2008 : 14:51:56
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Just curious how you folks in the rest of the world have perceived
our run up to the election ? |
Edited by - Racer X on 11/03/2008 14:52:29 |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2008 : 15:05:05
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Seems like most of Canada wants Obama. Probably mostly because of the healthcare platform, and anti-bush/republicanism.
When I was in Europe this summer, people were Obama-crazy. Especially Germany.
If McCain wins, the world loses out on a great chance to turn its opinion of the west around (a little?)
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2008 : 15:46:40
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Originally posted by verivorax
Seems like most of Canada wants Obama. Probably mostly because of the healthcare platform, and anti-bush/republicanism.
When I was in Europe this summer, people were Obama-crazy. Especially Germany.
If McCain wins, the world loses out on a great chance to turn its opinion of the west around (a little?)
Well, especially the media 
Here's my interpretation of something I read:
It's a shame that people who can really run a country, spend all their time collecting Boss pedals 
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2008 : 22:49:42
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you mean there's an election coming up? that's odd, I haven't heard a thing about it....
but seriously, the next president better have a heavy duty tow truck to get the usa out of the ditch, so to speak.... |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 11/03/2008 : 23:05:13
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From the Bossarea forum rules thread:
The usual rules apply:
- No discussions about politics or religion.
- No name calling or flaming
- No sexually or racially oriented comments.
- No spam
- Don't post links to, or promote distribution of copyrighted videos or music files.
Any user who breakes any of these rules will be banned.
http://www.bossarea.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3
Just so you know |
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Racer X
Silver Member
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 01:10:34
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Began this thread in ignorance of a thread containing the rule.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 01:21:05
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Hi pedals 4 pv, Racer X, & Guys
This one will really have to be left to Bossarea.
I assume that the - No discussions about politics or religion
rule, was put there to stop threads turning into flame wars,
as I've seen happen on some of the other forums.
Apologies if this is not the resolution that you expected.
Regards Dr. Bob
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zerksies
Double Platinum Member
USA
3406 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 02:24:24
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
3543 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 09:03:06
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I think avoiding politics and religion is a good thing on the forum to be honest guys as i wouldn't know enough about the US domestic situation to comment either way and i know in ireland both can be pretty contentious at the best of times...were still arguing amongst ourselves over stuff that happened 100+ years ago.........anyway i would rather argue with you over the merits of the CS-3 or the is chorus a dated effect?..?..... i ain't lettin' go of the bone on that subject...... ..... |
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 11:53:29
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Discussing politics can sometimes turn into flame wars and that's why the topic is on the no-list. The US presidential election is however a major event and I'm sure some of you want to share your opinions. Judging by all forum members excellent record, I'm going to leave the discussion open for now but keep a close eye on it.
That means it's ok to write what you think about the topic but flaming anyone else for their views is strictly prohibited. |
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Right Foot Boss
Gold Member
USA
881 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 15:19:44
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Just got back from voting. 
I was most excited to vote for the proposal to legalize medical marijuana here in Michigan. 
Go Obama go!!!! |
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pedals 4 pv
Platinum Member
Canada
1351 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 19:43:51
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quote:
Originally posted by FRANZONI
I think avoiding politics and religion is a good thing on the forum to be honest guys as i wouldn't know enough about the US domestic situation to comment either way and i know in ireland both can be pretty contentious at the best of times...were still arguing amongst ourselves over stuff that happened 100+ years ago.........anyway i would rather argue with you over the merits of the CS-3 or the is chorus a dated effect?..?..... i ain't lettin' go of the bone on that subject...........
But O'bama is an Irish name, isn't it? |
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pawnshop_trash
Gold Member
USA
603 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 19:47:19
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I just got back from voting (took about an hour), but at least the line was very organized and efficient this year, to better handle the heavy turnout.
I don't think this forum will devolve into a bunch of flame wars... if people want that, there are plenty of political blogs out there. I'll just be glad when tomorrow gets here and our TV commercials are likewise politics-free, and are back to promoting ginsu steak knives and watered-down beer instead of thinly-veiled racism and outright lies. |
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verivorax
Platinum Member
Canada
1185 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 20:36:14
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I have all the US election coverage, and STILL a channel that seems to only sell  Bowflex!
Jon Stewart/Colbert @ 10pm should be great. They don't often do the live events. Well, this year they have.
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 11/04/2008 : 22:00:59
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| I'm not too confident about the next few years in the US regardless of who is elected. The next president is going to have a tough time. They will be doing a lot of |
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redundant
Silver Member
Turkey
247 Posts |
Posted - 11/05/2008 : 07:02:42
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| Now that the results are in, I would just like to say that I hope that Obama can deliver the change that both the US & the world desparately need. |
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The US election for president
