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theRepublic on 31 October 2008

Did anyone else notice the "Global Electoral College" link in the article?

While I think Obama is more popular in the world than McCain, I can never trust those things. The two I have seen both have Obama winning in the US like 80-20 or 90-10. It seems like conservatives don't use the internet as much. Or they just don't vote in pointless online polls.



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Final-Fan on 31 October 2008
theRepublic said:
Did anyone else notice the "Global Electoral College" link in the article?

While I think Obama is more popular in the world than McCain, I can never trust those things. The two I have seen both have Obama winning in the US like 80-20 or 90-10. It seems like conservatives don't use the internet as much. Or they just don't vote in pointless online polls.

You're right about the Internet skewing Democratic -- international polls done by Reader's Digest and Gallup show only 60-80% going for Obama and 7-25% going McCain.



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Lingyis on 31 October 2008

how can this be a shock... the economist has been supporting obama's presidency in every single issue i've read the last few months.  the economist's position is fairly well-known on this.

america right now needs a president who actually has the respect of the world.



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Coca-Cola on 31 October 2008

tax hike for people earning $250k. how is that good for the economy?
who will invest?

I heard on the radio today that Obama changed (he is for change) the amount from $250k to $150k.

Hope it doesn't change.



perpride on 31 October 2008
steven787 said:
Username2324 said:
"America should take a chance..."

That's just sad......

 

They are saying: America's in a really bad position and going in the wrong direction, McCain will keep that direction, Obama won't.  A chance at success is better than absolute failure.

Republicans:

"Stay the course, it's going to be tough"

Democrats:

"Try one idea and if it doesn't work, we'll try another. ... If it fails, admit it frankly and try another, but above all, try something"

Sound's like it's really easy to be a democrat.

 



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Dogs Rule on 31 October 2008
Coca-Cola said:
tax hike for people earning $250k. how is that good for the economy?
who will invest?

I heard on the radio today that Obama changed (he is for change) the amount from $250k to $150k.

Hope it doesn't change.

On the campaign trail, in his speeches Obama says 250K$. In his infomercial Wednesday, He said 200K$, but the next day and since he has been back to saying 250K$.

Joe "The" Biden has said 150K$. I don't know if that is his own belief or if he made a mistake.



Hawkeye on 31 October 2008

The Economist... thats the highly credentialed rgiht-leaning British economy magazine, right? If so thats crazzy. All signs lead to an Obama blowout.



Esmoreit on 31 October 2008

I'd say Obama is the best bet for not just the US, but for the global economy. I read somewhere that he is not only endorsed by the general world populace, but by investors and stockbrokers aswell. A victory for Obama would lead to increased stock growth as traders gain more confidence so.. he'll work the economy even before doing anything :D!



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The_vagabond7 on 31 October 2008
perpride said:
steven787 said:
Username2324 said:
"America should take a chance..."

That's just sad......

 

They are saying: America's in a really bad position and going in the wrong direction, McCain will keep that direction, Obama won't.  A chance at success is better than absolute failure.

Republicans:

"Stay the course, it's going to be tough"

Democrats:

"Try one idea and if it doesn't work, we'll try another. ... If it fails, admit it frankly and try another, but above all, try something"

Sound's like it's really easy to be a democrat.

 

 

Now, I'm not going to agree to the above description of what a republican does and a democrat, but in this example the democrat is pragmatic. Pragmatism can be alot easier than idealism (though it's not a sure thing), and it gets more accomplished to boot. I would always always always pick a pragmatist to be in a position of authority than an idealist. Why people think that idealists should have power instead of pragmatists is beyond my comprehension.



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akuma587 on 31 October 2008
Dogs Rule said:
Coca-Cola said:
tax hike for people earning $250k. how is that good for the economy?
who will invest?

I heard on the radio today that Obama changed (he is for change) the amount from $250k to $150k.

Hope it doesn't change.

On the campaign trail, in his speeches Obama says 250K$. In his infomercial Wednesday, He said 200K$, but the next day and since he has been back to saying 250K$.

Joe "The" Biden has said 150K$. I don't know if that is his own belief or if he made a mistake.

This is a common misconception.  The $250K amount is for families, and the $150K amount is for single filers.  Most people making that much do have a family, so Obama isn't telling the whole truth, but for all practical points and purposes he is telling most of the truth.  The percentage of people making $150K by themselves is less than 2% of the country.  It might even be less than 1%.

 



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