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Obama will get off to an early lead tuesday. Until

MrMinersBrother Permalink
MrMinersBrother around 5pm when republicans get off work.
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JayDubya Permalink
JayDubya Good one.
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the_Crested_Hogchoker Permalink
the_Crested_Hogchoker Zing

::continues hoping for quadruple assassinations of candiates and VP candidates::
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MrMinersBrother Permalink
MrMinersBrother i chuckled. I live in NY so my vote doesn't count
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Potato_Sacks Permalink
Potato_Sacks @MrMinersBrother said:
i chuckled. I live in NY so my vote doesn't count
Just so you know, your .Net picture is in The Bern Gallery in Burlington VT.
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MrMinersBrother Permalink
MrMinersBrother @Potato_Sacks said:
@MrMinersBrother said:
i chuckled. I live in NY so my vote doesn't count
Just so you know, your .Net picture is in The Bern Gallery in Burlington VT.
Thats cool to know, never been there. I saw it over on PhanArt, pretty cool piece of art.
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Drgordy Permalink
Drgordy My unemployed liberal ass voted for Obama last week and I live in NH so my vote does count.

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Abrahm Permalink
Abrahm Yes, because every working person understands that increased military spending and tax cuts for the wealthy are the keys to economic prosperity.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd I hope I get done down at the welfare office in time to vote for Obama.
Shhhhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeit.

/Did I do that right, OP?
//facepalm
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MrMinersBrother Permalink
MrMinersBrother Right on brotha, everyone's gotta eat. Ammirite?

And btw, I just thought the joke was funny I'm votin Yomama.
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AugustWest2001 Permalink
AugustWest2001 @MrMinersBrother said:
around 5pm when republicans get off work.
thats too good. I hate it, but that's good.
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n00b100 Permalink
n00b100 You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
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runawayJame Permalink
runawayJame @n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
I mean he's already got that 47% on lock
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ProfPhan Permalink
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
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n00b100 Permalink
n00b100 @ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.
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ProfPhan Permalink
@n00b100 said:
@ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.
Ok.

And what I'm saying is that there's exceptions to the rule.

I was a journalist for 11 years and covered some of those same kinds of places you talked about, and there are people on all sides of good and bad.

There are those who work, lose their jobs and then actually use welfare as just a stepping stone to self reliance and an actual career.

And then there are some (while not the majority but still a significant percentage) that view entitlements as the end goal. And some think "I'm votin for Obama 'cause he help me get my money."

To deny there's welfare abuse is just not in touch with reality, and to deny that Obama has grown entitlements of all kinds (even bumping unemployment to 99 weeks) is the same.

So while @MrMinersBrother's joke seems shallow and, as you put it, "a stupid assumption" it's actually true in a socio-anthropological kind of way ... it's f'in hilarious taboot.
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freezertweezer Permalink
@n00b100 said:
@ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.

If you are suggesting romney is getting any chunk of the minority vote you are sadly mistaken. I think republicans are going to have to completely revamp their ideals to win future elections in an effort to pull more minorities
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n00b100 Permalink
n00b100 @ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
@ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.
Ok.

And what I'm saying is that there's exceptions to the rule.

I was a journalist for 11 years and covered some of those same kinds of places you talked about, and there are people on all sides of good and bad.

There are those who work, lose their jobs and then actually use welfare as just a stepping stone to self reliance and an actual career.

And then there are some (while not the majority but still a significant percentage) that view entitlements as the end goal. And some think "I'm votin for Obama 'cause he help me get my money."

To deny there's welfare abuse is just not in touch with reality, and to deny that Obama has grown entitlements of all kinds (even bumping unemployment to 99 weeks) is the same.

So while @MrMinersBrother's joke seems shallow and, as you put it, "a stupid assumption" it's actually true in a socio-anthropological kind of way ... it's f'in hilarious taboot.
And this is why I hate talking about politics, ever. Let's agree to disagree.
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n00b100 Permalink
n00b100 @freezertweezer said:
@n00b100 said:
@ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.

If you are suggesting romney is getting any chunk of the minority vote you are sadly mistaken. I think republicans are going to have to completely revamp their ideals to win future elections in an effort to pull more minorities
I'm not suggesting that, nor would I ever. It's rather apparent he's had trouble getting the minority vote. FYI - my clinic signs up plenty of white people (not all of whom would vote for Romney!).

I do agree that the GOP are basically punting the minority vote for this election cycle and probably future election cycles - which, given demographic trends, is astoundingly, hilariously stupid.
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Slothberries Permalink
Slothberries jesus christ, @n00b100. it was a joke. lighten up or your head is bound to explode, man.
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n00b100 Permalink
n00b100 @Slothberries said:
jesus christ, @n00b100. it was a joke. lighten up or your head is bound to explode, man.
Okay! Sorry I said anything!
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benevolution Permalink
benevolution <---- Democrat who won't be voting til 5 PM when I get off of work. Yes, some of us do have jobs! And ironically, its mostly the bankers, stockbrokers and CEO's who either closed down their companies or called in sick so they could go vote early and often.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd :::commits multiple acts of legitimate rape:::
:::proudly votes straight republican ticket:::

Well then. Civic duty being done, lets see if I can stash some income in offshore tax shelters and then maybe post something funny on the internet. Big day of working hard to save 'merica.
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Pooty Permalink
Humor is the racists way to seem endearing while making himself feel Superior. Tolerance, fairness and acceptance are not YOURS to give, Honkey. The sooner you people realize that the better.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd @Pooty said:
Humor is the rapists way to seem endearing while making himself feel Superior.
FTFM. In this case.
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Pooty Permalink
Whatever makes you feel better about dear old dad I guess.

;-)
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd Well, good chum, how else would I ensure I get my inheritance? My great grandparents worked hard at exploiting immigrants and externalizing costs in order to amass this family fortune!
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mfhgreyboy Permalink
mfhgreyboy That, and they taught you to roll pennies!
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walstib Permalink
walstib No worries about working past 5pm though. I'm sure if the "working republicans" need extra time to vote tonight in Ohio, it will be granted. Just as long as the line out front looks white enough.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd Why, certainly they did, though usually I have the (illegal, non-taxpaying) domestic help do it for me.

Unlike all those lazy good-for-nothings that vote for the other party and just rely on handouts from my tax dollars.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd View Spoilers
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mfhgreyboy Permalink
mfhgreyboy I thought the pennies were rolled and then put in a sock to take down to the polling booths on election day to incapacitate the needy?
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dyn0mite Permalink
dyn0mite @n00b100 said:
@ProfPhan said:
@n00b100 said:
You...do realize that "joke" makes some implications about Obama voters that extends beyond "they have no jobs", right? I ask because you seem like an intelligent, entirely pleasant person, as I assume everyone who posts here is.
You have the heard the saying that in every joke lies a little bit of the truth?
I'm currently volunteering at a courthouse in El Cajon, CA, which is...well, let's just say it's not San Diego. I see people come in every single day needing temporary restraining orders or people being evicted from their homes via unlawful detainer. A lot of these people are on welfare, or on SSI, or food stamps, or something that would allow them to waive a $250 filing fee they probably can't afford. A lot of them are also out of work. And I'm going to leap out on a huge limb and assume that some of them, if they're registered voters, would probably cast a vote for Mitt Romney tomorrow.

But by all means, let's make stupid assumptions so that an idiotic, semi-racist joke might actually be kind of funny.
HHAHAH El Cajon....THE BALL! Sick town name. Add an "es" on the end El Cajones!
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ProfPhan Permalink
@Pooty said:
Humor is the racists way to seem endearing while making himself feel Superior. Tolerance, fairness and acceptance are not YOURS to give, Honkey. The sooner you people realize that the better.
Statistics are actually what make people feel superior.
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tripsforjoeg Permalink
tripsforjoeg I voted at a church today. Tell me that isn't a bit strange. Also saw a bumper sticker at starbucks that read "I'm Catholic and I Vote". Not sure exactly what the point was there.
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johnnyd Phish.net Staff Permalink
johnnyd @ProfPhan said:
@Pooty said:
Humor is the racists way to seem endearing while making himself feel Superior. Tolerance, fairness and acceptance are not YOURS to give, Honkey. The sooner you people realize that the better.
Statistics are actually what make people feel superior.
Broad generalizations are actually what make the vast majority of people feel superior.
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