2008 U.S. Presidential Campaign Discussion Thread-Part 10. - Page 20

**Diemen** · 10-13-2008, 11:56 PM

Oh, so because you can google something it means that it is exactly what the poster in here meant?

What was I saying earlier about compelling debate?

namkcuR · 10-14-2008, 12:00 AM

Where's 2861U2 been? He's hasn't posted in weeks.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Diemen

Oh, so because you can google something it means that it is exactly what the poster in here meant?

What was I saying earlier about compelling debate?

Did I actually say that? No, If you read what I said, the phrase "He belongs in the Hague" is a possible indicator that the person thinks they need to be locked up.

**Diemen** · 10-14-2008, 12:05 AM

Even if he means he thinks Bush should be locked up, given some of the questionable practices of the Bush administration, that in and of itself is still not on the same level as "kill 'em!" and "off with his head!" and you know it.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Diemen

Even if he means he thinks Bush should be locked up, given some of the questionable practices of the Bush administration, that in and of itself is still not on the same level as "kill 'em!" and "off with his head!" and you know it.

Again thats not the point. No one even for a second questioned his statement on any level. No one would ever get away with saying something similar about Obama.

anitram · 10-14-2008, 12:14 AM

What has Obama done that could POSSIBLY be Hague worthy?

This is the dumbest thread detour yet and that's saying something. Christ on a bicycle!

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by anitram

What has Obama done that could POSSIBLY be Hague worthy?

What has Bush done that could possibly be Hague worthy?

indra · 10-14-2008, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbow

Do you really believe Bush should be locked up in the Hague for the rest of his life, because it appears that is why financeguy is suggesting?

Nah. I'd much rather he spend the rest of his life in San Quentin so he could become good friends with some guy named Tiny.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by anitram

This is the dumbest thread detour yet and that's saying something. Christ on a bicycle!

So why are you participating in it?

anitram · 10-14-2008, 12:20 AM

Don't worry, I feel at least 10 IQ points dumber for having made that mistake.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:24 AM

Ok, lets get back on track. edited.

anitram · 10-14-2008, 12:29 AM

Nice try STING. I'll remember that the next time you go preaching about not talking about other posters here.

Off to the ignore list you go. Have a nice life.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:37 AM

Maybe its not an accident that there are only 10 or so people truely on the other side of the political fence in here.

Earnie Shavers · 10-14-2008, 12:41 AM

It's a U2 forum? It's not just FYM. If you put the Election Poll out there in every sub-forum from Lemonade Stand to PLEBA and everything in between, I think it was balance a little more, but not much more. Obama would still dominate.

**Diemen** · 10-14-2008, 12:43 AM

Considering we're on a board for a band that espouses generally liberal beliefs itself, yes, maybe it's not an accident.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Earnie Shavers

It's a U2 forum? It's not just FYM. If you put the Election Poll out there in every sub-forum from Lemonade Stand to PLEBA and everything in between, I think it was balance a little more, but not much more. Obama would still dominate.

The majority of U2 fans I know are Republicans and I only know of two that are even considering voting for Obama this fall. Although it may not be reflected in this forum, U2 has hundreds of thousands of Republican fans in the United States as well as those that are independent of either political party.

indra · 10-14-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbow

The majority of U2 fans I know are Republicans .

I'm guessing the majority of people you know -- period -- are Republicans.

Strongbow · 10-14-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Diemen

Considering we're on a board for a band that espouses generally liberal beliefs itself, yes, maybe it's not an accident.

Is Christian faith considered more of a general conservative belief or a liberal belief? What about free trade, capitalism, multi-national corporations, big business, military intervention? All things that U2 has either supported or are deeply involved in that are not normally associated with liberal beliefs or ideals.

**Diemen** · 10-14-2008, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbow

The majority of U2 fans I know are Republicans and I only know of two that are even considering voting for Obama this fall. Although it may not be reflected in this forum, U2 has hundreds of thousands of Republican fans in the United States as well as those that are independent of either political party.

Probably because the majority of people you know and hang out with are Republicans.

Besides, even you wouldn't deny the reality that the membership of this forum is overwhelmingly liberal in political leanings.

**Diemen** · 10-14-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Strongbow

Is Christian faith considered more of a general conservative belief or a liberal belief? What about free trade, capitalism, multi-national corporations, big business, military intervention? All things that U2 has either supported or are deeply involved in that are not normally associated with liberal beliefs or ideals.

What an utterly simplistic and misleading statement. There's a big difference between U2 the corporation and the personal beliefs of the members of U2.

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10-14-2008, 12:05 AM	#384
Diemen Resident Photo Buff Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere in middle America Posts: 13,685 Local Time: 07:05 AM	Even if he means he thinks Bush should be locked up, given some of the questionable practices of the Bush administration, that in and of itself is still not on the same level as "kill 'em!" and "off with his head!" and you know it.

10-14-2008, 12:14 AM	#386
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 09:05 AM	What has Obama done that could POSSIBLY be Hague worthy? This is the dumbest thread detour yet and that's saying something. Christ on a bicycle!

10-14-2008, 12:20 AM	#390
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 09:05 AM	Don't worry, I feel at least 10 IQ points dumber for having made that mistake.

10-14-2008, 12:24 AM	#391
Strongbow Refugee Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,943 Local Time: 01:05 PM	Ok, lets get back on track. edited.

10-14-2008, 12:29 AM	#392
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 09:05 AM	Nice try STING. I'll remember that the next time you go preaching about not talking about other posters here. Off to the ignore list you go. Have a nice life.

10-14-2008, 12:37 AM	#393
Strongbow Refugee Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,943 Local Time: 01:05 PM	Maybe its not an accident that there are only 10 or so people truely on the other side of the political fence in here.

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Earnie Shavers Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London/Sydney Posts: 6,609 Local Time: 01:05 PM	It's a U2 forum? It's not just FYM. If you put the Election Poll out there in every sub-forum from Lemonade Stand to PLEBA and everything in between, I think it was balance a little more, but not much more. Obama would still dominate.

10-14-2008, 12:43 AM	#395
Diemen Resident Photo Buff Forum Moderator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Somewhere in middle America Posts: 13,685 Local Time: 07:05 AM	Considering we're on a board for a band that espouses generally liberal beliefs itself, yes, maybe it's not an accident.