2012 Presidential Campaign - Page 101

mckerney · 11-06-2012, 10:06 PM

This is looking like it could be over before Ohio, Virigina and Florida are resolved.

bob · 11-06-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Oregon is going to be voting on the legalization of recreational marijuana as well.

How doesthat work with federal drug laws? I assume private companies can still drug test. What about state / city employees?

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-06-2012, 10:07 PM

The faux-shock posts at every turn by SirFozzie have to be the highlight of this election night.

Subby · 11-06-2012, 10:07 PM

CNN says Obama only needs Iowa and Colorado. Forget Ohio and Virginia and Florida.

molson · 11-06-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

Washington, Colorado, Oregon.....The Rockies and West Coast might be fun places to take a vacation soon!

Still illegal federally and still prosecuted (for some reason) by the Department of Justice. They shut down a ton of dispensaries in Colorado and California this year.

mckerney · 11-06-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

CNN says Obama only needs Iowa and Colorado Forget Ohio and Virginia and Florida.

I think Oregon, Nevada, Colorado and Iowa are all uncalled at this point, but would be enough for Obama to win the electoral college.

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

The faux-shock posts at every turn by SirFozzie have to be the highlight of this election night.

Breaking news: CNN says that the Democrats will retain control of the senate. I'ms hocked!

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-06-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

How doesthat work with federal drug laws? I assume private companies can still drug test. What about state / city employees?

Who gives a rat's ass.......

***puff***

Sun Tzu · 11-06-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Washington also

I'm surprised this hasn't happened in California yet. I know in 2011 they dropped possession of under one ounce to an infraction, and a $100 ticket. Thankfully I'm a card holder.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-06-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Breaking news: CNN says that the Democrats will retain control of the senate. I'ms hocked!

The faux-hock posts are nearly as good.

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:09 PM

Stand By For CNN Projection, is this the big news?

DaddyTorgo · 11-06-2012, 10:09 PM

IA to Obama. 249 now.

Kodos · 11-06-2012, 10:10 PM

Sure, Obama won Hawaii... but did he win his home state of Kenya?!

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:10 PM

There's Iowa for Obama.. not yet...

cuervo72 · 11-06-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

Tears of joy - NBC calls MA Senate for Warren.

Get that jackass out of Kennedy's seat. Warren is a worthy successor.

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Another Kennedy is voted in Massachusetts.

This is something that has always stuck in my craw about this whole process, specifically the Kennedys. The idea that they are owed something, that they have this birthright on public positions, as if they're nobility.

Yes, Kennedys have held that seat for a long time. But it's not their seat. They don't own it. Also, the sigh of relief on telecasts when it was confirmed that "ahh, there's a Kennedy back in Congress." Like well hey, all is right with the world now! The Kennedys are here, we can rest easy!

(Nevermind the fawning over Ethel Kennedy when the documentary came out. "She's led such a fascinating life!" Yeah, she had a fuckton of kids and was widowed young. AMAZING.)

sterlingice · 11-06-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

Alan Grayson is back in the House.

Is that Alan "Don't get sick and if you do die quickly" Grayson?

SI

GrantDawg · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

Cnn calls Iowa. Romney is toast.

DaddyTorgo · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

Tammy Duckworth over Joe "You Lie!" Walsh. Great story.

bob · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

Still illegal federally and still prosecuted (for some reason) by the Department of Justice. They shut down a ton of dispensaries in Colorado and California this year.

Further confused then. I thought States couldn't make laws that contradict federal law?

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:11 PM

And New Mexico.. sheesh. They are really desperate to stretch this out.

Sun Tzu · 11-06-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan

Who gives a rat's ass.......

***puff***

In California, it's up to the employer to not hire a potential employee based on testing positive for MJ. I'm a card holder, and I haven't had to deal with this yet, but I imagine at some point in the future this situation will arise.

I have a friend that lives in San Francisco, and he said something I'll never forget, and I think this sums up the thinking of most people in and around the Bay Area...

"I would never work for a company that required me to take a drug test."

My guess is, at some point in the next five years, most employers in my area are going to look past testing positive for MJ and look for harder drugs that, you know, are actually harmful to your health.

DaddyTorgo · 11-06-2012, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cuervo72

This is something that has always stuck in my craw about this whole process, specifically the Kennedys. The idea that they are owed something, that they have this birthright on public positions, as if they're nobility.

Yes, Kennedys have held that seat for a long time. But it's not their seat. They don't own it. Also, the sigh of relief on telecasts when it was confirmed that "ahh, there's a Kennedy back in Congress." Like well hey, all is right with the world now! The Kennedys are here, we can rest easy!

(Nevermind the fawning over Ethel Kennedy when the documentary came out. "She's led such a fascinating life!" Yeah, she had a fuckton of kids and was widowed young. AMAZING.)

They're not owed it as a family. They earn it through their deeds though.

And it's Teddy's seat because he held it for so long...not because he has a birthright on it. In a generation or two it'll be somebody else's.

digamma · 11-06-2012, 10:13 PM

Ball game.

DaddyTorgo · 11-06-2012, 10:13 PM

NBC calls OH for Obama.

It's over.

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:14 PM

Ohio called for Obama and strong indications Florida is over..

Obama re-elected!

Kodos · 11-06-2012, 10:14 PM

Booyah!

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:15 PM

The Florida news is apparently Jeb Bush called the Romneys to say they are going to lose.

Lathum · 11-06-2012, 10:16 PM

NBC declares Obama winner

Galaxy · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

Breaking news: CNN says that the Democrats will retain control of the senate. I'ms hocked!

Republicans will still maintain the House, correct?

mckerney · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

NBC calling Ohio.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

Congrats to Mr. Obama on overcoming huge hurdles to win this election.

Unfortunately for him, it's like winning the rights to a landfill that he created and now he's got four years to attempt to mitigate that horrible stench.

DaddyTorgo · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SirFozzie

The Florida news is apparently Jeb Bush called the Romneys to say they are going to lose.

source?

JPhillips · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

Just a reminder:

Nate Silver is a partisan hack.

mckerney · 11-06-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Galaxy

Republicans will still maintain the House, correct?

Yes, they've already retained control of the house and will probably pick up a few seats.

Lathum · 11-06-2012, 10:18 PM

LOL an CNN trying to drag it out

mckerney · 11-06-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

source?

Someone on the BBC was saying it was from an ABC News tweet.

sabotai · 11-06-2012, 10:18 PM

CNN still hasn't called it. Fox News has.

I wonder what's happening to CNN's rating right now.

Galaxy · 11-06-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

LOL an CNN trying to drag it out

CNN is horrible. I switch to NBC early in the game.

cuervo72 · 11-06-2012, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DaddyTorgo

They're not owed it as a family. They earn it through their deeds though.

And it's Teddy's seat because he held it for so long...not because he has a birthright on it. In a generation or two it'll be somebody else's.

With any luck, another of the clan.

sterlingice · 11-06-2012, 10:19 PM

CNN just called Ohio and thus Obama for President

SI

Galaxy · 11-06-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mckerney

Yes, they've already retained control of the house and will probably pick up a few seats.

So, we'll still have the same four years of political gridlock.

sterlingice · 11-06-2012, 10:19 PM

Fortunately, The Daily Show is on live tonight so I flipped over to there.

SI

molson · 11-06-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bob

Further confused then. I thought States couldn't make laws that contradict federal law?

They can't, but they don't have to enforce federal criminal laws either. So Colorado can say they that THEY won't arrest, charge, convict anyone for marijuana, and in fact, they don't even have to have a law that criminalizes marijuana - but they can't stop the federal government from enforcing federal drug laws within the state. (edit: If Colorado tried to pass a law that said that the federal government couldn't enforce drug laws in their state - THAT would be a conflict).

Mizzou B-ball fan · 11-06-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

CNN still hasn't called it. Fox News has.

I wonder what's happening to CNN's rating right now.

I remember when CNN used to be the ESPN of news networks. How the hell have they fallen so quickly?

Subby · 11-06-2012, 10:20 PM

Good night!

SirFozzie · 11-06-2012, 10:20 PM

Obama celebration song playing "How ya like me now?"

Thomkal · 11-06-2012, 10:20 PM

Well guess all that Super PAC money didn't amount to much for the Republicans...

Subby · 11-06-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by JPhillips

Just a reminder:

Nate Silver is a partisan hack.

Forget Obama. Nate is the big winner tonight.

bob · 11-06-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

They can't, but they don't have to enforce federal criminal laws either. So Colorado can say they that THEY won't arrest, charge, convict anyone for marijuana, and in fact, they don't even have to have a law that criminalizes marijuana - but they can't stop the federal government from enforcing federal drug laws within the state. (edit: If Colorado tried to pass a law that said that the federal government couldn't enforce drug laws in their state - THAT would be a conflict).

Thanks

Galaxy · 11-06-2012, 10:22 PM

The real question will be to see how Wall Street and the business community reacts. Not tomorrow, exactly, but over the next year or so.

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11-06-2012, 10:09 PM	#5011
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Stand By For CNN Projection, is this the big news? __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:10 PM	#5013
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Sure, Obama won Hawaii... but did he win his home state of Kenya?! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-06-2012, 10:10 PM	#5014
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	There's Iowa for Obama.. not yet... __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#5020
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	And New Mexico.. sheesh. They are really desperate to stretch this out. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:06 PM	#5001
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	This is looking like it could be over before Ohio, Virigina and Florida are resolved.

11-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#5003
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	The faux-shock posts at every turn by SirFozzie have to be the highlight of this election night.

11-06-2012, 10:09 PM	#5012
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	IA to Obama. 249 now.

11-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#5017
GrantDawg World Champion Mis-speller Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Covington, Ga.	Cnn calls Iowa. Romney is toast.

11-06-2012, 10:11 PM	#5018
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	Tammy Duckworth over Joe "You Lie!" Walsh. Great story.

11-06-2012, 10:13 PM	#5023
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	Ball game.

11-06-2012, 10:13 PM	#5024
DaddyTorgo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts	NBC calls OH for Obama. It's over.

11-06-2012, 10:14 PM	#5025
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Ohio called for Obama and strong indications Florida is over.. Obama re-elected! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:14 PM	#5026
Kodos Resident Alien Join Date: Jun 2001	Booyah! __________________ Author of The Bill Gates Challenge, as well as other groundbreaking dynasties.

11-06-2012, 10:15 PM	#5027
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	The Florida news is apparently Jeb Bush called the Romneys to say they are going to lose. __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:16 PM	#5028
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	NBC declares Obama winner

11-06-2012, 10:17 PM	#5030
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	NBC calling Ohio.

11-06-2012, 10:17 PM	#5031
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Congrats to Mr. Obama on overcoming huge hurdles to win this election. Unfortunately for him, it's like winning the rights to a landfill that he created and now he's got four years to attempt to mitigate that horrible stench.

11-06-2012, 10:17 PM	#5033
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Just a reminder: Nate Silver is a partisan hack. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

11-06-2012, 10:18 PM	#5035
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	LOL an CNN trying to drag it out

11-06-2012, 10:18 PM	#5037
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	CNN still hasn't called it. Fox News has. I wonder what's happening to CNN's rating right now.

11-06-2012, 10:19 PM	#5040
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	CNN just called Ohio and thus Obama for President SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-06-2012, 10:19 PM	#5042
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Fortunately, The Daily Show is on live tonight so I flipped over to there. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

11-06-2012, 10:20 PM	#5045
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Good night! __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

11-06-2012, 10:20 PM	#5046
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	Obama celebration song playing "How ya like me now?" __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

11-06-2012, 10:20 PM	#5047
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Well guess all that Super PAC money didn't amount to much for the Republicans...

11-06-2012, 10:22 PM	#5050
Galaxy Coordinator Join Date: Apr 2005	The real question will be to see how Wall Street and the business community reacts. Not tomorrow, exactly, but over the next year or so.

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