Political Thread

i'm voting obama by a hair says this republican

obama for prez.....do you want another 4 (or 8) years of the bush cartel?!! that's all mccain is.....carbon copy bush!!!

[ButtonDog]

Originally Posted by libertytexan

Any other libertarians out there?

I am leaning towards Barr, but I will have to see what his views are on the illegal invasion that's driving our wages down and taking our jobs.

Obama hates America and is a racist. McCain wants to send our jobs over seas and refuses to discuss the getting out of NAFTA and GATT. He is also for open borders allowing illegals to replace the American worker.

[alphamale5]

OBAMA looks like he could be the anti christ just mite be mmmmmmmmmmmm way to go america

in response to the blog on who stands where on online gambling, but as much as i love poker it wont be my reason for voting for a candidate....
from gamble craft:
Both candidates have voiced support for a more detailed and researched study of the online casinos gambling industry and the affect of regulating the industry in the U.S. On the one hand, Barack Obama is rumored to be an avid poker player – and many poker groups advocate choosing Obama on this issue because he has previously demonstrated a predisposition toward the land poker games.

Specifically, the Poker Players Alliance, a powerful group that is currently lobbying for internet poker gambling to be excluded from the current U.S. online casinos gambling ban, has suggested that Obama would be more beneficial in this regard because “he’s a renowned poker player,” comments John Pappas, the Executive Director of the PPA. He continues to note how his favor for poker could work infavor of online casinos poker. Pappas remarks, “[Obama] was known to play in regular games when he served in State Legislature in Illinois. From my understanding, he still plays and still enjoys the challenge of the game. There’s an opportunity to have him understand the difference between poker and gaming against the house. The latter seems to be where his concerns with gambling have been.”

But on the other hand, a Las Vegas newspaper reported that Obama has expressed concerns about the illegal activity that can flourish in the online casinos gambling industry – and that that issue is a specific concern about reintroducing internet gambling into the U.S.
McCain, current Arizona Senator, is the fence sitter of the three candidates – he has not expressed extreme opinions on either side of the online casinos gambling issue. On the one hand, a colleague of McCain, Arizona Senator John Kyl, is primarily responsible for pushing the controversial UIGEA through and hasa position firmly against internet gambling. McCain’s association with Kyl is perhaps largely responsible for the McCain’s doubts about online casinos gambling.

On the other though, McCain is known for a steady political disposition and a willingness to look at both sides of any given issue – and this include online gambling. On a plus side for McCain, the PPA Chairman Alfonse D’Amato personally endorses McCain as the Republican candidate of choice during the primaries. The Executive Director at the PPA, John Pappas, commented on the fact that McCain has no clear position. Pappas remarks, "I can only hope that, should McCain be elected, we’d have some insight into his thought process. If you have someone that’s on the fence on your issue, then what better way to educate him than to surround him with people that understand the benefits of regulation, like D’Amato? We have a great open door to be able to engage him on the issue

I was told to continue the discussion from my original blog here. Anybody actually read this ???

[RichsGirl187]

Yes, Jasper members do read this post.

Some members are not religious or don't get into politics. That is the reason for this thread. Politics on site has started many arguments in the past, therefore, we set up an area for members to hash it out.

hey tall - thanks for the information. I personally think that Obama as pres would be better of poker, although thats just because he is 'liberal' candidate. I doubt either will actually be good for ti though.

hey richgirl, I see a grand total of 18 comments now, meanwhile the blog with dogs doing it is at the top of the charts. I guess I see what kind of 'content' I should focus future blogs on. I thought the fact I refaced the whole blog concept on the poker angle of the politics would be safe topic - sorry to make your life more difficult.

I see nothing but despair, regardless of who wins the election. There are no republicans running.

Obama and a Democrat run Congress will most likely be the straw that broke the camels back, so to speak.

In America, we're a country that is run by capitalism. Liberal Democrats in general are full blown socialists. As if taxes aren't high enough, if the Dems have their way, we're going to tilt right on over into a socialist state. Free of self accountability, free of responsibility, free of that ever cumbersome thing called religeon, free of morals... free of everything that matters to the good hearted people in america.

Gay rights... Environmentalist whackos...Gun restrictions... We're quickly going to Hell in a handbasket. Obama calls himself a Christian...but his party of choice and the things that it supports, show that he is not. You're known by the company you keep.

Frankly, it's depressing to even think about. I believe that Obama will win the election. He's a brilliant speaker, and very intelligent. I believe he'll do great things for the liberals in the country... but as a conservative... I mourn for the death of American Values.

Should we be in a war with the Muslim extremists? Yes... should we be in Iraq? Not in my opinion... but we had to maintain the war somewhere of significance other than here. Anyone that thinks the Muslim nation is going to quietly co-exist with any non Muslim nations is truly a gullible fool. The muslims have consistantly gaining power, influence, money, and converts each decade. Their goal is the complete conversion of all peoples on earth..and those that won't convert... well... they are to be killed. It's what they believe.

Vote how you like. It's pretty much lose-lose either way.