kapkomet

To one of my all-time soxtalk favorite posters. Happy Birthday! Hope you have a great day.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 01:42 AM) They were a 2.5 and 3.0, those would barely be felt. Nothing like a washer in spin. Well, I should clarify, our house we have the washer on the second floor, and when it gets off balance, it shakes the whole subfloor. It kinda felt that way for about 5 seconds, just barely noticeable. The only reason I felt it was because I was reading, otherwise, I probably wouldn't have. Or maybe I'm just nuts.

QUOTE (YASNY @ Nov 5, 2008 -> 08:33 AM) I did not support our new president elect, nor did I vote for him. That being said, now that he has been elected I personally hope he goes down in history as one of our greatest presidents. I'll even go so far as to congradulate all you happy Obama-ites out there. America spoke, I'll listen and I'll give the man a fair shot. He deserves that much; even though GWB didn't get that same fair shake because of the bitterness of 2000. With that said, this is much more clear - and I sure hope Obama isn't dumb enough to take everything left. I hope he ends up more like Clinton - campaign to the moonbats and ends up being more of a centrist.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:35 PM) Is it over the top to say that the conservative movement in its current form died in 2008? What do you mean in it's current form?

I said that earlier... McCain=Bob Dole. Even the electoral is eerily similiar.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:06 PM) Congrats. Democracy once again has spoken. From my standpoint, I hope this awakens my party to get back to what it once was. 8 years of Bush hurt my party more than it hurt you in the long run. It will take a long time to undo the damage. I am a bit nervous on what financial impact this will have in the long run to me. But I can take one piece of comfort that we at least know who will throw out the first pitch in next years game 1 at the Cell. Enjoy your night. Yup. I agree. The GOP is just in shambles, and they need to figure out who they really are. If they are a morality party, good riddance to them all.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 11:19 PM) I have extreme misgivings with his campaign, and if it wasn't who he was, he should own up to that. BUt that said, I'd rather say thank you to the conservatives of this site. While this last week was heated, from september to october, during classes, I couldn't wait to get in here to debate. It was fun. To kap, mr. g, ss2k5 and any of the other regulars, Thank You for the best message board give-and-take I've been involved in. I know that we don't see eye to eye, but at the same time, I think that most here have our country's interest at heart.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 08:20 PM) a little something for you: I wish. I am working. Blech.

It's officially done. Good night.

When Ohio goes, it's over.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 09:03 AM) Sure thing. I'll try posting some pictures as well. It's OUR reporter on the ground, M**** (yes, I remember your real name). Have fun. No matter what happens, it's historical. I also hope things are peaceful down there no matter what happens.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 08:57 AM) If you wind up checking it out let me know how it is. I'll be at the rally tonight. Win lose or draw, you'll have to tell us how it goes tonight...

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 08:34 AM) I know a lot of Republicans who don't like her, but she isn't a dealbreaker for them. They still don't like Obama so it's a cross your fingers and hold your nose vote. Yup, I understand that one, really well, too.

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Nov 4, 2008 -> 02:11 AM) I actually know a good deal of R's who aren't voting at all because of Palin. She's a dealbreaker. I understand the thought. Believe me.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 05:10 PM) Somebody convince this lifelong Republican why I should continue my streak of voting for Republicans tomorrow. McCain's picking Palin ousted me. I'm still gonna check White Sox fan's name at this moment. Because Obama is about the furthest person in the world from a Republican. Palin shouldn't be the reason you don't vote for McCain. But that's up to you.

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 04:36 PM) Oh well. I'm past bipartisanship. The R's need to feel our pain for a change. Sorry if I'm angry but I passed way too many Yes on 8 signs on my way to work this morning. Those people need a rude awakening. ok, you California people refresh my memory... Yes on 8 would say get rid of gay marriage? Personally, you're talking to one "Republican" (no, I'm not a registered one) that thinks they need to stay the hell out of issues like this, period. So, no, I don't need to feel any of that BS pain. I feel it enough already.

Men in Black.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 03:35 PM) My condolences. He had said he didnt think she would make it to election day. She missed Obama becoming president by 36 hours. How sad. You know, that really does suck. I really have to think that she'd been ecstatic to see her grandson in his finest moment. It's too bad she couldn't have lasted until at least Wednesday. for her.

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 02:27 PM) Good. Now you know how we feel for a change. Congratulations. You just missed the point entirely.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 02:36 PM) I don't know about flooding, that seems to be more of a house/senate phenomenon, but I wouldn't be surprised with a 60-40 McCain break. Well, the thing is, if it's 60-40 McCain, the polls actually are lowballing McCain's chances, oddly enough.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 02:16 PM) I think I can honestly say that it works sometimes. This just isn't one of those elections. It worked in 06. It worked for Bush in 04. I encountered too many "but it would be even worse with Kerry" voters. It was the lynchpin of both candidates in 2000. It doesn't work when you've got a candidate who people really can rally around. It wouldn't work with Reagan. It doesn't work with Obama. Yea. Count me as that. And yes, I do agree with what you're saying in general here.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 02:04 PM) It's interesting that's for sure. One in the McCain called Obama the virtual incumbent, and it seems that kind of rings true in coverage, but in the way he meant it, that the undecideds will flow to McCain much to the way undecided flow to non incumbent in races will be interesting think to see. Well, I just don't see the undecideds "flooding" to McCain, yet, I'm sure Sean Hannity will tell you that McCain's got it in the bag.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 01:48 PM) All I know was that in 04, when I was in Illinois, there was lots of Bush excitement. You can see it in youtube videos of his rallies. Meanwhile, as Kerry supporters all that could be made was that BUsh was awful, and most of Kerry's policies were merely to say "Bush, please stop". This was only 1 year into the war, still fresh in 9/11, and he was riding high, as seen by getting over 50%. Now, when I visit home (conservative naperville) I see no McCain stickers on cars. In Mo, i'm in Columbia, but there is no visual McCain support, and most debates in classes lead to why Obama shouldn't be president, not why McCain should, it's very similar in my experiences, though admittedly I have no experience here in 04. I think that's the biggest mistake of McCain. If the election is a referendum AGAINST someone, you're going to lose way more often then not. This is a referendum AGAINST Barack Obama... which is a bit strange to say. Therefore, McCain will lose.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 01:31 PM) I remember saying at some point I would have considered voting for the Democrats if their ticket had been reversed. Turns out with Edwards that would have been even more scary for me personally. I don't care what party they are if they are closer to what I believe in. Party doesn't mean anything to me.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 3, 2008 -> 10:33 AM) Not according to this article. Well, that's not what I saw last night. I do think that Obama's ground game has been tremendous, and will be the difference.