Al Gore trying to steal the election.
If this is truly an other thread, well I figured it's suitable for this truly other topic. I have been a member of this site for over two years now and I have seen patterns in members here. I feel I know everyone.
If this is truly an "other" thread, well I figured it's suitable for this truly "other" topic. I have been a member of this site for over two years now and I have seen patterns in members here. I feel I know everyone. Anyways... I have to get this off of my chest and see how you guys feel.
Al Gore scares me. The man is impulsive, untrustworthy, inconstant, power-hungry, and worst of all...he's just a suit. This latest escapade in Florida is a perfect example of his and his campaign's mindset. He will do whatever it takes.... WHATEVER IT TAKES, to become the president. He has no respect for the law and the officials of Florida. How can a man like this lead our nation?
The first recount was understandable. Florida law makes a recount mandatory if a difference between candidate's votes is within a certain range. The race was this close, so understandably, Florida had a recount.
Bush not only one the first count, but he had now one the second, by 327 votes.
This was not good enough for Gore. Gore, untrusting of the government of Florida (says a lot about his politics), ordered a HAND recount. Hand recounts are not more accurate, but less accurate than machine counts because they are subject to mischief, human error, and bias. They should never have had the hand count. But nonetheless, Bush won again, by 300 votes.
Bush:3 Gore:0
I forget the Judge's name, but anyway... he ordered a mandatory deadline of 5:00 on Tuesday for the recount to be finished in all counties. In his judgement he gave Secretary of State Katherine Harris the authority to use her judgement in deciding what to do in the event that deadline could not be met. She used her judgement wisely, and following the law perfectly, she stated that she would not certify any results that came after that deadline.
Again, this put Gore's panties in a wad. So now he was out to fight this at the Florida Supreme Court. Another challenge to the legal system by Gore.
Well thankfully, the Supreme Court Judge ruled that Mrs. Harris was justified in her statement. Her decision was upheld... therefore she does not have to certify any counted ballads submitted after 5:00pm Tuesday.
Well, since the LAW has apparently given Gore a disadvantage... he appealed. That's what's going on to this point.
If ever there were a case of a candidate trying to steal an election, this is it. Like the president before him, he's a crook. It completely disguists me just how ruthless a man he is. I am reminded of that Yugoslovian leader.. Milosevich(sp), who refused to step down from power, no matter the voice of the people.
Well thats good enough. On a final note... to those 19,000 voters in Palm Beah who are complaining that their vote didn't count because they voted twice... move out of the country. If you are dumb enough to vote twice on a presidential ballad, then either you shouldn't vote at all, or you should leave. Did you not see the BIG BLACK ARROWS?
Peace.
Al Gore scares me. The man is impulsive, untrustworthy, inconstant, power-hungry, and worst of all...he's just a suit. This latest escapade in Florida is a perfect example of his and his campaign's mindset. He will do whatever it takes.... WHATEVER IT TAKES, to become the president. He has no respect for the law and the officials of Florida. How can a man like this lead our nation?
The first recount was understandable. Florida law makes a recount mandatory if a difference between candidate's votes is within a certain range. The race was this close, so understandably, Florida had a recount.
Bush not only one the first count, but he had now one the second, by 327 votes.
This was not good enough for Gore. Gore, untrusting of the government of Florida (says a lot about his politics), ordered a HAND recount. Hand recounts are not more accurate, but less accurate than machine counts because they are subject to mischief, human error, and bias. They should never have had the hand count. But nonetheless, Bush won again, by 300 votes.
Bush:3 Gore:0
I forget the Judge's name, but anyway... he ordered a mandatory deadline of 5:00 on Tuesday for the recount to be finished in all counties. In his judgement he gave Secretary of State Katherine Harris the authority to use her judgement in deciding what to do in the event that deadline could not be met. She used her judgement wisely, and following the law perfectly, she stated that she would not certify any results that came after that deadline.
Again, this put Gore's panties in a wad. So now he was out to fight this at the Florida Supreme Court. Another challenge to the legal system by Gore.
Well thankfully, the Supreme Court Judge ruled that Mrs. Harris was justified in her statement. Her decision was upheld... therefore she does not have to certify any counted ballads submitted after 5:00pm Tuesday.
Well, since the LAW has apparently given Gore a disadvantage... he appealed. That's what's going on to this point.
If ever there were a case of a candidate trying to steal an election, this is it. Like the president before him, he's a crook. It completely disguists me just how ruthless a man he is. I am reminded of that Yugoslovian leader.. Milosevich(sp), who refused to step down from power, no matter the voice of the people.
Well thats good enough. On a final note... to those 19,000 voters in Palm Beah who are complaining that their vote didn't count because they voted twice... move out of the country. If you are dumb enough to vote twice on a presidential ballad, then either you shouldn't vote at all, or you should leave. Did you not see the BIG BLACK ARROWS?
Peace.
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Quote:Originally posted by Sandoval:
Exactly. We vote on election day. We don't keep voting until somebody is happy with the results.This country would be turned upside down if a re-vote was held. Mainly the reason being.. it's unconstitutional.
Exactly. We have a constitutional process that will handle it all, should the need arise. It could be a lot worse. Check out the current issue at www.theonion.com to see just how much!
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"Being married to a programmer is like owning a cat. You talk to it but you're never really sure it hears you, much less comprehends what you say." -DeadCats, 1999
Exactly. We vote on election day. We don't keep voting until somebody is happy with the results.This country would be turned upside down if a re-vote was held. Mainly the reason being.. it's unconstitutional.
Exactly. We have a constitutional process that will handle it all, should the need arise. It could be a lot worse. Check out the current issue at www.theonion.com to see just how much!
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"Being married to a programmer is like owning a cat. You talk to it but you're never really sure it hears you, much less comprehends what you say." -DeadCats, 1999
Well, the vote has been certified. Bush won Florida.
Over?
It should be, but Gore is still wining... so let's wait another two weeks.
For the first time in history, a candidate is contesting the outcome of an election. Just what does this say about Gore? I could come up with a few real good words... but I don't feel like it. I'm so tired of him.
Over?
It should be, but Gore is still wining... so let's wait another two weeks.
For the first time in history, a candidate is contesting the outcome of an election. Just what does this say about Gore? I could come up with a few real good words... but I don't feel like it. I'm so tired of him.
That's a great pic.
I got one in my email the other day... it was the United State's Democratic Seal, and It had a picture of a crying baby in the middle.
I just can't believe this man. This thread was posted nearly a month ago (by me), and here we are still talking about it. Al Gore needs to give in.. He can't just re-write the laws until he gets things his way.
The question of legitimacy has arisen... whoever is president... will they have the nations support? I honestly feel, from everything that I've seen, once Bush is finally declaired the winner... this country will rally behind him and support him with all her heart and soul. People are tired of hearing about Gore and his problems. People are tired of hearing about Florida and everything that is going on there. Also, with each p***ing minute, Gore looks more and more like a spoiled brat who is used to getting everything his way.
I almost tend to think that people who voted for him will finally begin to realize just what kind of a man he is. He is not trying to get all the votes counted, he is trying to gain votes by interpreting illegal ballots. Plain and simple. The man is ruthless, has no respect for the law when it doesn't work in his favor, and most of all, he's impulsive. That combination is scary, and I am relieved that he will not be the president.
BTW, it is said that we all have equal right to the courts etc. Well why don't YOU try calling up your state's supreme court on Thanksgiving with a case... and see if they give you the time of day. Gore has been babied in this whole ordeal and he keeps losing the counts. He should take a hint.
Anyways...
I got one in my email the other day... it was the United State's Democratic Seal, and It had a picture of a crying baby in the middle.
I just can't believe this man. This thread was posted nearly a month ago (by me), and here we are still talking about it. Al Gore needs to give in.. He can't just re-write the laws until he gets things his way.
The question of legitimacy has arisen... whoever is president... will they have the nations support? I honestly feel, from everything that I've seen, once Bush is finally declaired the winner... this country will rally behind him and support him with all her heart and soul. People are tired of hearing about Gore and his problems. People are tired of hearing about Florida and everything that is going on there. Also, with each p***ing minute, Gore looks more and more like a spoiled brat who is used to getting everything his way.
I almost tend to think that people who voted for him will finally begin to realize just what kind of a man he is. He is not trying to get all the votes counted, he is trying to gain votes by interpreting illegal ballots. Plain and simple. The man is ruthless, has no respect for the law when it doesn't work in his favor, and most of all, he's impulsive. That combination is scary, and I am relieved that he will not be the president.
BTW, it is said that we all have equal right to the courts etc. Well why don't YOU try calling up your state's supreme court on Thanksgiving with a case... and see if they give you the time of day. Gore has been babied in this whole ordeal and he keeps losing the counts. He should take a hint.
Anyways...
Oh good lord. If the tables were turned and Bush were in Gore's position, do you think he would bow out and let the other guy have it? No of course not, and Bush made a public statement saying exactly that. A reporter several days ago asked him if he thought Gore was being a sore loser, and he said, basically, that he would do the exact same thing if he were in that position. Besides that, Gore won the popular vote, not Bush. If we weren't still using an archaic method of selecting the President that has grown vastly unneccessary, Gore would have had the Presidency long ago. Besides, the whole thing will work itself out eventually, and four years from now someone else will be Pres, because I don't see either one of 'em lasting for eight.
[This message has been edited by Gerbache Kaznet (edited 11 December 2000).]
[This message has been edited by Gerbache Kaznet (edited 11 December 2000).]
I guess I don't understand why people sometimes call Bush an idiot. After all, Bush is the college graduate and Gore is the lawschool flunky.
Well, listening to him speak generally gives the impression that he's an idiot. He isn't a smooth speaker like Gore (smooth or "slick", you decide). I think that both parties have good platforms, but the people at the "head" of them aren't so hot. Several comedians are hoping that Bush does get elected since he will likely provide material for years to come.
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Regards,
clutch
So when you speak directly and don't smile constantly your perceived as an idiot? Ya, he miss pronounced a word before which has been immortalized I know. I kinda thought it was funny when he spoke at that press conference the day after the election where he seemed kinda pissed off at Al Gore for not conceding. Al Gore just gives me the creeps I don't know what it is. He has kind of a hot daughter though doesn't he? hehe
Well, I don't believe that he fumbled a speech just once. In addition, Dan Quayle made a brilliant correction for "potato" where he told a little girl it was spelled "potatoe". That will live on forever. Besides, at least half of being a politician is being able to speak in public (regardless of who writes your speeches for you). I'm not saying that's how it should be since it would be nice if they could just DO the job, but when you interact with people in a professional manner, expect to be judged.
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Regards,
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