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Great - above my expectations | 18 | 6.87% | |
Good - met most of my expectations | 66 | 25.19% | |
Average - so so, disappointed a little | 64 | 24.43% | |
Bad - sold us out | 101 | 38.55% | |
Trout - don't know yet | 13 | 4.96% | |
Voters: 262. You may not vote on this poll |
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08-02-2012, 05:16 PM | #17801 |
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Is it a "secret" order if you leak it to CNN?
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08-02-2012, 06:32 PM | #17802 |
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08-03-2012, 10:44 PM | #17803 | |
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I do think this is pretty low if Reid really doesn't have a reputable source. It seems unlikely it would be "no taxes".
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08-03-2012, 10:49 PM | #17804 |
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I'm not a fan of Reid as I generally think he's a scumbag, but if the story is made up (which I think it is), then it's a pretty brilliant political ploy. It puts Romney into a defensive position where his only good defense is to do something he doesn't want to do (release his returns).
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08-03-2012, 11:05 PM | #17805 | |
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08-03-2012, 11:11 PM | #17806 |
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Anyone see the near Wall Street Meltdown this week?
Trading Group's program goes nuts, issuing buy orders on 158 stocks. Other people's program's respond to this bit of "static on the wire", and go a bit nutty themselves. At one point there was SIX times the normal trading volume as the oscillating loop from the rogue program and the response to the rogue program just kept feeding into a vicious cycle. It took a half hour for the rogue program to be shut off, but this software burp has cost the trading group (KNight Trading Group) dearly. They struck a deal with Goldman Sachs to buy the unwanted stock from them, at a cost of $440 million. They only have $365 million or so on hand, and are spending the weekend desperately trying to find additional funding, etcetera. If a half hour software burp costs your firm a half BILLION dollars, trading stocks has become way too fucking complicated. Trading Program Ran Amok, With No 'Off' Switch - NYTimes.com
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08-03-2012, 11:21 PM | #17807 |
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I wonder if it was a plot against Bruce Wayne
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08-03-2012, 11:21 PM | #17808 | |
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Actually, I would love to be in the Trading Group's CEO's office> "Sir, we've fixed the software glitch. The software team has said that it won't happen again." "So, how much will it take to fix the mess the computer made for us?" "Um...we're estimating about $400 million" "Son, I've got good news and bad news. The bad news is: You're fired. The good news is, that I didn't bring my gun to the office today, so you get a running start. Oh, and the Computer's fired too"
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08-04-2012, 06:29 AM | #17809 | |
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I haven't really thought about it but the article is right in saying that both Obama and Romney have seemed to shy away from Afghanistan. Obama is pulling out the troops and bringing Afghanistan to a closure. Romney basically says he would listen to commanders which is essentially saying he doesn't want to say.
It'll be interesting debates. BTW - thoughts on who will do better at the debate. I think all things held equal, Obama has better presence and delivery. Jackson Diehl: Obama and Romney are ignoring the Afghanistan war - The Washington Post Quote:
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08-04-2012, 09:14 AM | #17810 |
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It's the opposite of usual. The GOP candidate typically wins foreign policy debates by default: "I like war and I support bigger defense budgets". However, Romney's only been a governor and not Senator, Romney can't seem to make a foreign policy statement without sticking his foot in his mouth ("Palestinians are lazy slobs" gives "Ubeki-beki-beki-stan-stan" a run for its money in stupid), and then there's the whole "who has two thumbs and killed Osama Bin Laden" argument.
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08-04-2012, 02:11 PM | #17811 |
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51 years ago Obama's mom delivered him in Kenya then got up and called in birth to Hawaii paper because he looked kinda presidential.
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08-04-2012, 09:04 PM | #17812 | ||
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Romney has picked up a couple important endorsements.
Clint Eastwood backs Mitt Romney for president - NBC News Entertainment Quote:
Porn queen Jenna Jameson endorses Mitt Romney for president - NBC News Entertainment Quote:
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08-04-2012, 09:09 PM | #17813 |
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Wow you know it's true but it's rare to see someone come right out and say it.
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Made me look up demographics supporting republicans. Republican Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Quote:
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08-07-2012, 02:27 PM | #17815 |
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Not trying to make a mountain out of this or anything, and it really doesn't mean anything, but it's a hilariously bad coincidence given what's going on right now.
As a history major and a Bostonian I should have remembered this, but it took someone else pointing it out online I'm ashamed to say. The name of the ship that the British sent over to Boston Harbor to enforce the Townshend Act and collect taxes from the colonists in 1768? Yes...that's right...HMS Romney http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Romney_%281762%29 |
08-07-2012, 02:29 PM | #17816 | |
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You know who else had a ship that collected taxes? Hitler.
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08-07-2012, 02:31 PM | #17817 |
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Hey - I said I wasn't trying to make anything out of it, it's just an amusing coincidence -- particularly given this whole thing about Romney's tax returns.
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08-07-2012, 02:33 PM | #17818 | |
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Haha! It was definitely meant as a joke on my part. Just channeling my inner Glenn Beck.
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08-07-2012, 02:36 PM | #17819 |
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Some little part of me misses that crazy fat fucker. A teeny little bit.
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08-07-2012, 03:04 PM | #17820 | |
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He's probably hiding away with David Barton as they work on their ultimate tome how in 1776 the Illuminati conspired with Ottoman Empire to bring an illegitimate person to the US Presidency. This conspiracy also included heads of state in England, Germany and France. They knew this would take time and money, so in mid 19th century, the Ottoman Empire started to issue banknotes throughout the Empire and also reforming their financial system to...you guessed it, the French model. Then in the early 20th century, the Ottoman Empire signed a secret treaty with Germany forming an alliance against the Russians (not to be confused with the Soviets). This led to the Arab Revolt (sounds familiar?) which eventually led to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire and giving rise to the Islamic Fascist countries we know today. This all ties in to England purposefully not doing anything to stop Hitler in the 30s through the late 30s. As this was to ensure that there was enough of a 'distraction' to keep anyone from noticing a young Kenyan businessman from traveling to different locations in search of a white wife. As the Second World War ended, the Illuminati set up a birthing facility and wire service in a remote village in Africa. To make everything seem legit, they had be in operation for several years to keep any scrutiny away. Now that the Illuminati had successfully created the UN, they declared war on North Korea when North Korea invaded South Korea. Since the war dominated the headlines in 1951, this began a decades worth of birth announcements sent to various newspapers around the United States. However, each state was actually a code word for what country the person was actually born in. If the state was "Hawaii", they were actually born in Kenya. So then in early 1960, one Barack Obama Sr, paid George Soros 3 million dollars for an 'investment'. What was that 'investment'? You guessed it, a white wife and the mechanizations set in place for Barack Obama Jr to become the 44th president of the United States. Know what else 44 stands for? Fascism.
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08-07-2012, 03:07 PM | #17821 |
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Wow. Just wow. Impressive sir! Good for a big laugh.
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08-07-2012, 03:24 PM | #17822 |
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It's easy to play the "Beck Connect the Dots" game.
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08-07-2012, 04:04 PM | #17823 |
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but what about the reverse vampires?
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08-07-2012, 05:04 PM | #17824 | |
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Interesting option. Will change dynamics if true,
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08-07-2012, 05:10 PM | #17825 |
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Petraeus has already said he will not seek elective office
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08-07-2012, 05:13 PM | #17826 |
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lol the drudge report.
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The base won't accept Petraeus unless he makes clear pro-life statements first.
Why would Petraeus sacrifice his reputation on a campaign that will probably be a loser?
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08-07-2012, 07:35 PM | #17830 |
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Semi-VP related -- I read somewhere recently that one of the things folks are watching for in the VP sweepstakes is whose wikipedia pages are being spruced or cleaned up. I guess so many people immediately check "background" info on wikipedia, that it is really important to make it look as impressive as possible.
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08-07-2012, 07:43 PM | #17831 |
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Nobody has checked my wiki page.
Guess I'm out.
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08-08-2012, 06:38 AM | #17832 | |
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Obamaloney & Romneyhood ... like the imagination.
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08-08-2012, 09:38 AM | #17834 | |
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So is either presidential candidate going to set out something truly revolutionary like maybe ... policies that they might support and undertake or just throw mud back and forth?
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08-08-2012, 10:20 AM | #17837 |
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It's the mud option.
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I do love the new Romney ad, where he has Obama quoted as saying "I will cut the deficit in half by the end of my term" but shows all the debt numbers to make his point. I mean, the intent of the ad is there (and yes, I get that the Repubs in congress have made his life difficult, but then he also introduced a budget with a $1.4 trillion deficit, so he's just as much to blame), but the bait-and-switch on the numbers is misleading.
I don't think either of these candidates is going to turn the economy around soon.
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And this is where the GOP shows their complete lack of foresight and one track mindedness. Had they been trying to actually deal with the deficit and the economy and jobs instead of worrying about stripping women's reproductive rights, they could have had a complete list of bills they introduced to help return to a healthier economy. The ad could have said something like this: "President Obama said he would reduce the deficit by half by the end of your term. We introduced Bills A, B, C, D, E, F & G, but, he vetoed everyone of them. We did our part Mr. President, why didn't you do yours?" ZING!!! Nope. Got to make sure that someone gets an ultrasound before getting an abortion instead.
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They voted to overturn PPACA 34 times. They don't have time for that other stuff.
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That's a good point. Nothing like exhausting all efforts to overturn a law that your party endorsed during the Clinton administration and that your current presidential candidate signed into law while governor. The P in GOP definitely does not stand for 'Priorities'.
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I don't know why the slip, his world tour didn't go that bad. I think he needs to name his VP to re-engerize the base and start swinging the numbers back upward.
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08-10-2012, 09:40 PM | #17846 | |
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Interesting read. Plenty for folks to agree and disagree with.
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08-10-2012, 09:45 PM | #17847 | |
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Umm...there's the issue of him not releasing his tax returns. Hell, even Republican pundits are saying he should at this point. Which can only mean that whataever is in them is something he judges is MORE damaging than the hits that he's taking for not releasing them.
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Unless he's got a Reagan clone hidden somewhere ... wait, that wouldn't do it either. Virtually anyone he picks seems likely to energize some but turn off others. Momentary bump from coverage & then he settles right back in. Sink or swim, it's on him to make the numbers work out, no veep choice is going to do that.
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Here is the VP candidate Paul Ryan. Wonder how he stacks up against Biden. Romney picks Paul Ryan as vice presidential running mate - First Read Quote:
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So Romney is now going to spend the campaign talking about his VP's plans. That seems like really bad optics to me. I can't recall another VP pick that came with a complete domestic policy agenda.
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