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And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Post by CMPMGCTRCKS on Feb 2, 2012 13:34:25 GMT -5
I've found that the best way to remain friends with people, even internet people, is to never talk about politics at all. I say let the rich people have their games and drama. You can find me at the What stage, front and center, not worrying about all the extra nonsense. It's all about music in the long run anyway.
Post by FatKeystone on Feb 2, 2012 13:39:16 GMT -5
There is virtually no difference between political parties anymore, anyway. It's no secret that Republicans like to cater to the conglomerates of the country and most Democrats do the same or at least make no effort to counter the Republicans.
And I agree with Flanz that one's vote does not matter which is why I have not registered to vote and don't really have any plans to.
Good, keep believing this, and tell all of your brain dead liberal friends this too.
lolz you have faith in teh governments.
Not really but I live in a democracy, I believe in the democratic system. It is everybody's obligation to be informed and vote. If you're not informed, don't vote.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
Mitt Romney won the Iowa caucus by just 7 (!!) votes (until a recount was done and now Santorum is the winner.. too lazy to look up by what margin)
Bush beat Gore in Florida by just 537 votes.
Votes totally matter.
Last I checked, no one cares who wins a caucus come November.
And unless you're in one of about 5 swing states, your vote does not matter in the slightest.
If Barack Obama didn't beat Hillary in Iowa back in 2008 he would not be president today.
If Rick Santorum didn't barely beat Romney in Iowa this time around, his campaign would have ended a month ago.
Caucuses and primaries (especially the one in Iowa) absolutely matter because it's a measure of a campaigns viability and future fundraising.
If Ron Paul had won Iowa this go around he would have absolutely done better in future contests and actually had a shot at the nomination. Now he doesn't.
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
I've found that the best way to remain friends with people, even internet people, is to never talk about politics at all. I say let the rich people have their games and drama. You can find me at the What stage, front and center, not worrying about all the extra nonsense. It's all about music in the long run anyway.
You can also find me at the What stage, front and center, only with better access than you and exclusive V.I.P. treatment, all thanks to money.
Nice! I hope you have a great time! I know I will! See ya there!
Post by clevelndmike on Feb 2, 2012 13:56:02 GMT -5
To paraphrase Eddie Vedder in '08 "When Obama took office in 2009 gas was $1.68 a gallon... it's $3.50 a gallon now".... not sure if he's working for the Big Oil Companies, or if its just the expected results of someone that turned a free Harvard Law Degree into running a homeless shelter...
After 40+ years, I've come to the conclusion that the great leaders are few and far between. and we somehow survive, and for the most part thrive in-spite of them, no matter what letter is next to their name.
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
There is virtually no difference between political parties anymore, anyway. It's no secret that Republicans like to cater to the conglomerates of the country and most Democrats do the same or at least make no effort to counter the Republicans.
Completely untrue. Look the 2012 election is about reducing the defecit and getting the economy on track. Their are two ways to go about doing that.
Republicans: They want to balance the budget by cutting spending and reforming entitlements (modifying social security, medicare, education, ect).
Democrats: They want to balance the budget by cutting spending and raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires.
That's a stark contrast in my opinion. Do you want to take away money from our public schools, basically replace medicare with a voucher system, and more or less end social security as we know it; or do you want to just take more money from millionaires and billionaires who will be fine whether we tax them more or not.
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I worked in a grocery store for a long time stocking shelves, managing stocks and supplies, cleaning up spills/vomit, just pretty much anything that was asked of me. I now am a research assistant for a professor and also do some work for a local political organization (which is neutral).
And wow, you're like a walking, talking infomercial to turn people away from Pearl Jam and Ohio State, aren't you? Before you started posting here I quite liked Pearl Jam and was indifferent towards OSU, now I find myself wishing that Eddie Vedder falls down a mine shaft or that Columbus is infested with locusts
To paraphrase Eddie Vedder in '08 "When Obama took office in 2009 gas was $1.68 a gallon... it's $3.50 a gallon now".... not sure if he's working for the Big Oil Companies, or if its just the expected results of someone that turned a free Harvard Law Degree into running a homeless shelter...
After 40+ years, I've come to the conclusion that the great leaders are few and far between. and we somehow survive, and for the most part thrive in-spite of them, no matter what letter is next to their name.
Right. We can yammer on about our favorite television shows for 5 pages of discussion but when someone brings up something that actually matters, that's where we draw the line?
Post by CMPMGCTRCKS on Feb 2, 2012 14:15:27 GMT -5
"What actually matters" is completely subjective. Some people could care less, and that's their right. Last time I checked, this is a board about an Arts and Music Festival (which TV shows fall under, as art). Politics, nowhere near either.
-When I Hear My Name -Dead Leaves and the Dirty Ground -Blue Orchid -Passive Manipulation -Red Rain -Death Letter -My Doorbell -Hotel Yorba -Same Boy You've Always Known -Lovesick -Little Ghost -We're Going to Be Friends -The Hardest Button to Button -Black Math -The Nurse -I Just Don't Know What to Do With Myself
Encore: -Ball and Biscuit -Seven Nation Army -Screwdriver
Bonnaroo 2008-2013
0ct 11 Pearl Jam
Oct 12 Pearl Jam
March 16 Arcade Fire
April 29 Arcade Fire
Sept 4 Wilco
Sept 9 The Hold Steady
Oct 16 Pearl Jam
Oct 17 Gaslight Anthem
There is virtually no difference between political parties anymore, anyway. It's no secret that Republicans like to cater to the conglomerates of the country and most Democrats do the same or at least make no effort to counter the Republicans.
Completely untrue. Look the 2012 election is about reducing the defecit and getting the economy on track. Their are two ways to go about doing that.
Republicans: They want to balance the budget by cutting spending and reforming entitlements (modifying social security, medicare, education, ect).
Democrats: They want to balance the budget by cutting spending and raising taxes on millionaires and billionaires.
That's a stark contrast in my opinion. Do you want to take away money from our public schools, basically replace medicare with a voucher system, and more or less end social security as we know it; or do you want to just take more money from millionaires and billionaires who will be fine whether we tax them more or not.
Perhaps my statement was a bit too general. Of course there are Republicans and Democrats that are light years apart in their policy preferences and beliefs. However, when Obama extended the Bush tax cuts in 2010, that was when I lost the little faith I had in the Democrats. Not everything Obama has done has been bad but I expected much, much more from him, that's all.
I do believe that Republican and Democratic presidents are not so different. If Democrats like Bernie Sanders and Dennis Kucinich could become President, my faith in the party would perhaps be restored. Neither one of these men have any chance whatsoever of even sniffing the presidency, though, so I really have no hope at all.