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Old 03-21-2011, 08:09 AM
 
Location: North Cackelacky....in the hills.
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So I should do what? Write in Mickey Mouse? He is after all American born and old enough.
Better than voting in another Emperor who favors increasing the empire.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:10 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Since the most ardent supporters of Obama liked him for not being a guy to start new wars, it's perfectly logical to conclude that they wouldn't wait in line on a cold November day to "vote" for someone who they aren't enthusiastic about. It helps more when they rationalize that their vote doesn't make a big difference, just as your explained.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:11 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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Better than voting in another Emperor who favors increasing the empire.
And extremely unlikely to prevent the election of " another Emperor who favors increasing the empire "
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:12 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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And extremely unlikely to prevent the election of " another Emperor who favors increasing the empire "
So basically you enjoy playing Prisoner's Dilemma in your mind at the voting booth rather than voting?
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:16 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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So basically you enjoy playing Prisoner's Dilemma in your mind at the voting booth rather than voting?
I am voting, you're just too obstinate to admit it.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:18 AM
 
Location: By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea
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Since the most ardent supporters of Obama liked him for not being a guy to start new wars, it's perfectly logical to conclude that they wouldn't wait in line on a cold November day to "vote" for someone who they aren't enthusiastic about. It helps more when they rationalize that their vote doesn't make a big difference, just as your explained.
I voted for him because I refused to vote for a fear-mongering old man and a ditz even tho I fully realized at the time he was just another political hack.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:21 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I am voting, you're just too obstinate to admit it.
Meh, you pulled a lever, filled in a circle or pushed a button. Voting is different.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:22 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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I voted for him because I refused to vote for a fear-mongering old man and a ditz even tho I fully realized at the time he was just another political hack.
Yes, a warmongering younger man is the better choice. At least the old man wasn't lying about it.

But if you want to believe you voted, go right ahead.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:24 AM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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Psst,the US government stated this is led by the USA at present....
Let us look at the source first. Link?

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I support neither militarily.
Not all support require military presence. Some merely require silence, and sometimes silencing the opposition.
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Old 03-21-2011, 08:25 AM
 
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Let us look at the source first. Link?


Not all support require military presence. Some merely require silence, and sometimes silencing the opposition.
When the tomahawks entered the country, it's considered military presence. Military equipment exploded intentionally in a country.
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