Anyone watching the presidential debates in America? Obama just, well...he got his ass handed to him.
What just happened?
What just happened?`
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What just happened?`
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censure and praise, pleasure and pain:
these conditions among human beings are inconstant,
impermanent, subject to change.
Knowing this, the wise person, mindful,
ponders these changing conditions.
Desirable things don’t charm the mind,
undesirable ones bring no resistance.
His welcoming and rebelling are scattered,
gone to their end,
do not exist.
- Lokavipatti Sutta
Stuff I write about things.
Re: What just happened?`
Whatever happened, we had better hope that he gets through, because I've heard how Romney would 'deal' with Iran if elected and it's scary stuff for the world.
I'm no fan of Obama, but at least the man has a developed cerebral cortex and is relatively sane.
Peace.
I'm no fan of Obama, but at least the man has a developed cerebral cortex and is relatively sane.
Peace.
To the Buddha-refuge i go; to the Dhamma-refuge i go; to the Sangha-refuge i go.
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Agreed, I was just honestly blown away. I hope his next performance is better.manas wrote:Whatever happened, we had better hope that he gets through, because I've heard how Romney would 'deal' with Iran if elected and it's scary stuff for the world.
I'm no fan of Obama, but at least the man has a developed cerebral cortex and is relatively sane.
Peace.
Although we still have to get through Biden vs. Ryan....ick.
Gain and loss, status and disgrace,
censure and praise, pleasure and pain:
these conditions among human beings are inconstant,
impermanent, subject to change.
Knowing this, the wise person, mindful,
ponders these changing conditions.
Desirable things don’t charm the mind,
undesirable ones bring no resistance.
His welcoming and rebelling are scattered,
gone to their end,
do not exist.
- Lokavipatti Sutta
Stuff I write about things.
censure and praise, pleasure and pain:
these conditions among human beings are inconstant,
impermanent, subject to change.
Knowing this, the wise person, mindful,
ponders these changing conditions.
Desirable things don’t charm the mind,
undesirable ones bring no resistance.
His welcoming and rebelling are scattered,
gone to their end,
do not exist.
- Lokavipatti Sutta
Stuff I write about things.
Re: What just happened?`
I'm unfamiliar with that expression. Though I am thinking its probably not a good thing.LonesomeYogurt wrote:...he got his ass handed to him.
I heard snippets of the debate on the radio down here in the wilds of Tasmania.
kind regards,
Ben
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- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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Re: What just happened?`
If you're an Obama supporter, there is nothing to worry about. I believe Obama will win in a landslide or near landslide.
(I mention for the benefit of some who may not know the election process in the U.S.): The polls measuring all Americans are meaningless. It is the electoral votes that count and that is based on the "point" value of each state and whoever wins a specific state, wins all of the "points" / electoral votes of that state. One possible landslide scenario:
http://electoralmap.net/2012/myPredicti ... 0qo0xrwq0z" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Obama 416
Romney 122
Texas has been leaning more and more "Blue" in recent elections but even if you change the Texas count to Red and also Arizona and Florida too, then it would be:
Obama 338
Romney 200
And then further if you change Virginia and North Carolina to Red:
Obama 310
Romney 228
So, in other words, Romney has no chance.
(I mention for the benefit of some who may not know the election process in the U.S.): The polls measuring all Americans are meaningless. It is the electoral votes that count and that is based on the "point" value of each state and whoever wins a specific state, wins all of the "points" / electoral votes of that state. One possible landslide scenario:
http://electoralmap.net/2012/myPredicti ... 0qo0xrwq0z" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Obama 416
Romney 122
Texas has been leaning more and more "Blue" in recent elections but even if you change the Texas count to Red and also Arizona and Florida too, then it would be:
Obama 338
Romney 200
And then further if you change Virginia and North Carolina to Red:
Obama 310
Romney 228
So, in other words, Romney has no chance.
Re: What just happened?`
Have some dry crackers at hand, I always find that munching on dry toasted grains alleviates feelings of nausea.LonesomeYogurt wrote:Agreed, I was just honestly blown away. I hope his next performance is better.manas wrote:Whatever happened, we had better hope that he gets through, because I've heard how Romney would 'deal' with Iran if elected and it's scary stuff for the world.
I'm no fan of Obama, but at least the man has a developed cerebral cortex and is relatively sane.
Peace.
Although we still have to get through Biden vs. Ryan....ick.
I'm actually looking forward to the Vice-pres debate, I expect there will be a few gaffes in that one from either side, if nothing else might be good for a laugh or two
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Re: What just happened?`
Oops. I am usually pretty good at predicting the winner of U.S. presidential elections. In a last minute surge, Romney has taken over the lead in most polls.David N. Snyder wrote: So, in other words, Romney has no chance.
This took me by complete surprise. I thought Obama would win since he had the similar "cult of personality" likability that Reagan had when Reagan won by landslide for his reelection in 1984. I guess I over-estimated Obama's likability. It is not over yet, but it is not looking good right now for Obama.
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Yes, but Sampson slew 20,000 Philistines and pulled down a temple with nice hair and the jawbone of an ass.
Romney has both, so watch out.
BB
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Romney has both, so watch out.
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Re: What just happened?`
Well, as the OP said, Obama got his ass handed to him...Sampson slew 20,000 Philistines and pulled down a temple with nice hair and the jawbone of an ass.
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Yup i watched it.
Obama definitely got something handed down to him..
Obama definitely got something handed down to him..
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Re: What just happened?`
Obama wins!!
My prediction (see above) wasn't that far off after all.
The counting is still being done but it looks like it will be:
Electoral votes:
Obama 332
Romney 206
My prediction (see above) wasn't that far off after all.
The counting is still being done but it looks like it will be:
Electoral votes:
Obama 332
Romney 206
Re: What just happened?`
Listening to him now.
Three cheers for the great (Irish) president, Mr O'Bama!
Three cheers for the great (Irish) president, Mr O'Bama!
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
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e: [email protected]..
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
Re: What just happened?`
Quite amazing how close your prediction came, David!David N. Snyder wrote: Electoral votes:
Obama 332
Romney 206
“No lists of things to be done. The day providential to itself. The hour. There is no later. This is later. All things of grace and beauty such that one holds them to one's heart have a common provenance in pain. Their birth in grief and ashes.”
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
- Cormac McCarthy, The Road
Learn this from the waters:
in mountain clefts and chasms,
loud gush the streamlets,
but great rivers flow silently.
- Sutta Nipata 3.725
Compassionate Hands Foundation (Buddhist aid in Myanmar) • Buddhist Global Relief • UNHCR
e: [email protected]..
Re: What just happened?`
I sigh with relief!
Re: What just happened?`
Why is everyone happy that Obama won?