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Krem
Cream of the Crop
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 Obamagod
I am not usually the one to point out media bias when it comes to the Dems race, but this one is pretty obvious. Shame on CNN for letting such obviously biased title slip through the cracks (not the first time). Although, I have to admit, it's kind of funny. I am not sure who this is more offensive to: Clinton or West Virginians. 
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Corpse
Don't Dream It, Be It
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:45 pm Posts: 37162 Location: The Graveyard
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I'm not offended (though I'm almost never offended by anything), but it's clear how bias the media is.
And before one can change the future, they must focus on the present first.
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A. G.
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Joined: Tue Oct 19, 2004 9:23 am Posts: 13347
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 Re: Obamagod
It's the same thing others are reporting too. Of course by saying the future, and not the fall election it might have sounded a little biased if you didn't know that's what they meant. But what they are saying is the widespread consensus today in many headlines. Such as this one.Unless you were just making a joke about West Va. people being stuck in the past, in that case nevermind. 
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Krem
Cream of the Crop
Joined: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:04 pm Posts: 2035 Location: Citizens Bank Park
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Actually, I didn't realize that's what they meant. It makes more sense now, as he is the obvious nominee (and I do believe he'll be elected president). Still, the headline could've been worded a bit better.
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Tue May 13, 2008 5:02 pm |
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Anita Hussein Briem
Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston
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Oh well, that's karmic revenge for trying to pass off single-digit victories in OH and PA as "big wins." 
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Tue May 13, 2008 5:15 pm |
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redspear
Indiana Jones IV
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Angela Merkel wrote: Oh well, that's karmic revenge for trying to pass off single-digit victories in OH and PA as "big wins."  And by single you mean double right they were both 10% close to single but they are not single digit wins.
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Tue May 13, 2008 5:37 pm |
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Corpse
Don't Dream It, Be It
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:45 pm Posts: 37162 Location: The Graveyard
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Gonna post the Wva stuff here tonight, yeah doesn't really matter, but still.
Exit Polls:
3/4 say Bill Clinton was important to their vote.
20% say Obama shares REV Wrights views "alot", while 30% say he shares them somewhat, 25% say not much, and 25% say not at all.
70% of Clinton voters supported her idea of a Gas Tax Holiday. Just over 50% of Obama supporters called it a bad idea.
60% say Economy No.1 Issue. 20% say the Iraq War.
25% of Clinton supporters say Race is an issue. 10% of Obama supporters say Race is an issue.
20% of Clinton supporters said Gender was important. 20% of Obama supporters said Gender was important.
70% say the race should continue, 25% say it should end ASAP.
Clinton Supporters on Obama vs McCain:
30% support Obama. 60% support McCain. 10% stay home.
Obama Supporters on Clinton vs McCain:
50% support Clinton. 30% support McCain. 20% stay home.
95% White Turnout.
_________________Japan Box Office “Gods are great ... but the heart is greater. For it is from our hearts they come, and to our hearts they shall return.” “We were like gods at the dawning of the world, & our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.” “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” “You have to pretend you get an endgame. You have to carry on like you will; otherwise, you can't carry on at all.” "Paper is dead without words / Ink idle without a poem / All the world dead without stories."
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Tue May 13, 2008 5:55 pm |
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Anita Hussein Briem
Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston
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redspear wrote: Angela Merkel wrote: Oh well, that's karmic revenge for trying to pass off single-digit victories in OH and PA as "big wins."  And by single you mean double right they were both 10% close to single but they are not single digit wins. 9.2% in PA. Rounds down to 9.0% 8.8% in OH. Rounds up to 9.0% Karma's a bitch.  I'm predicting a 71-26 Clinton WV victory right now. 45 points is slightly above where WV's overall demographics would put the results, but should be accurate given the relative amount of campaigning that has occurred from the candidates.
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:25 pm |
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Ripper
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You forgot to use HIllary math 
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:26 pm |
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Anita Hussein Briem
Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston
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Ripper wrote: You forgot to use HIllary math  Hillary math + Cheney science + Bush intelligence = Anal sex that never ends
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Ripper
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Angela Merkel wrote: Ripper wrote: You forgot to use HIllary math  Hillary math + Cheney science + Bush intelligence = Anal sex that never ends It take everlasting anal sex if we could redo the last 8 years...
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:31 pm |
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redspear
Indiana Jones IV
Joined: Thu Jun 30, 2005 12:08 am Posts: 1879
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Angela Merkel wrote: redspear wrote: Angela Merkel wrote: Oh well, that's karmic revenge for trying to pass off single-digit victories in OH and PA as "big wins."  And by single you mean double right they were both 10% close to single but they are not single digit wins. 9.2% in PA. Rounds down to 9.0% 8.8% in OH. Rounds up to 9.0% Karma's a bitch.  I'm predicting a 71-26 Clinton WV victory right now. 45 points is slightly above where WV's overall demographics would put the results, but should be accurate given the relative amount of campaigning that has occurred from the candidates. Final OH results Hillary Clinton 1,212,362 54.29% 74 Barack Obama 982,489 44.00% 67 John Edwards 38,305 1.72% 0 that is a 10.29% difference not that it matters
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Corpse
Don't Dream It, Be It
Joined: Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:45 pm Posts: 37162 Location: The Graveyard
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Angela Merkel wrote: redspear wrote: Angela Merkel wrote: Oh well, that's karmic revenge for trying to pass off single-digit victories in OH and PA as "big wins."  And by single you mean double right they were both 10% close to single but they are not single digit wins. 9.2% in PA. Rounds down to 9.0% 8.8% in OH. Rounds up to 9.0% Karma's a bitch.  I'm predicting a 71-26 Clinton WV victory right now. 45 points is slightly above where WV's overall demographics would put the results, but should be accurate given the relative amount of campaigning that has occurred from the candidates. I doubt that. Edwards is still on the ballot (didnt know this until I voted earlier), and I'm sure he will still receieve a few white votes from here.
_________________Japan Box Office “Gods are great ... but the heart is greater. For it is from our hearts they come, and to our hearts they shall return.” “We were like gods at the dawning of the world, & our joy was so bright we could see nothing else but the other.” “There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.” “You have to pretend you get an endgame. You have to carry on like you will; otherwise, you can't carry on at all.” "Paper is dead without words / Ink idle without a poem / All the world dead without stories."
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:36 pm |
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Anita Hussein Briem
Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston
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Ripper wrote: Angela Merkel wrote: Ripper wrote: You forgot to use HIllary math  Hillary math + Cheney science + Bush intelligence = Anal sex that never ends It take everlasting anal sex if we could redo the last 8 years... My gripe is not with the trivial difference between 9% and 10%. It's with the media lapping up Clinton's spin of PA and OH (16? net delegates) being "big wins", as if they're on the same scale as our 28% victory in VA (25 delegates from one state alone). By her definition of having "won states Democrats need to win in November," she must've given up on Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland... God forbid, Washington DC! Quote: I doubt that. Edwards is still on the ballot (didnt know this until I voted earlier), and I'm sure he will still receieve a few white votes from here. Edwards accounts for the other 3%.
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:37 pm |
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Ripper
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I agree, but the HIllary spin machine lost me back in December 07.
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Tue May 13, 2008 6:54 pm |
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redspear
Indiana Jones IV
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Angela Merkel wrote: Ripper wrote: Angela Merkel wrote: Ripper wrote: You forgot to use HIllary math  Hillary math + Cheney science + Bush intelligence = Anal sex that never ends It take everlasting anal sex if we could redo the last 8 years... My gripe is not with the trivial difference between 9% and 10%. It's with the media lapping up Clinton's spin of PA and OH (16? net delegates) being "big wins", as if they're on the same scale as our 28% victory in VA (25 delegates from one state alone). By her definition of having "won states Democrats need to win in November," she must've given up on Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland... God forbid, Washington DC! Quote: I doubt that. Edwards is still on the ballot (didnt know this until I voted earlier), and I'm sure he will still receieve a few white votes from here. Edwards accounts for the other 3%. Well VA was a big win for Obama and it was all over the press for weeks non stop. Media sensationalizes but since Iowa has mostly favored Obama. Edwards is still on the ballot in WV or at least he is showing up in polls.
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Tue May 13, 2008 7:07 pm |
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Anita Hussein Briem
Yes we can call dibs on the mountain guide
Joined: Tue Apr 19, 2005 5:47 pm Posts: 3290 Location: Houston
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I'd say the Jeremiah Wright coverage cancelled out all the positive press. A wash, more or less.
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Tue May 13, 2008 7:20 pm |
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redspear
Indiana Jones IV
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