Romney will be the next president of the USA, you heard it here first

[whoisjohngalt]

The voters of Wisconsin decisively supported Scott Walker in the recall election and in doing so essentially ratified his program of spending cuts and curtailing of public sector union domination.

Republicans are rallying behind Romney, including an important endorsement today by Rand Paul.

Recent polls show Romney leading in key swing states such as Florida and Ohio, and leading in Michigan of all places.

Even Bill Clinton has made public statements that seem to support Romney and go against positions taken by Obama's administration.

All this suggests that Obama has a real chance of becoming a one hit wonder in November. I for one am pleased to say the least.

 

[bcneil]

Wow heard it here first hey, you really think that?
Like you are the first person to think this?
Wow.

Kings are gonna win the cup. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

 

[NMR]

Sadly you may be right.
I spend a lot of time in the US and the right wing rhetoric is really something.
I am a mildly left Canadian but by their standards I am a " bloody communist"!

 

[doctorkoma]

then why not let them kinda control/monitor/supervise/help you

Are you a fucking cop

 

[chilli]

All this suggests that Obama has a real chance of becoming a one hit wonder in November. I for one am pleased to say the least.

Listen I'm no Obama fan - he completely botched up the recovery, by ignoring it for 2 years and putting through his pet project health care reforms.

But if you think Romney is going to do a better job - you must be 12 years old.

Please tell me your really not that stupid.

Both parties are owned by corporations, lobbyists and special interest groups. If you really think one party is going to do anything different than the other then you are the problem - because as a voter you are ignorant and lack knowledge.

You seem to forget Cheney's famous words "deficits don't matter".

Republicans have had control of the house and the senate now for how long? And where are the jobs?

People like you are part of the problem - because you don't think, you just spew out garbage you hear from some right wing whacko with an agenda - which is to get rid of Obama at any cost.

Mitt Romney a bully in high school, ranked #49 in job creation while governor of his state, hid money in off shore accounts to avoid paying taxes, originally implemented Obama's health care - and I've probably forgotten something.

And you really think things will be different under him than Obama?

Give your head a shake.

You are really ignorant.

 

[Horse99]

yeah, this is a perfect place to discuss American politics.....Obama will go down as the worst one term president in US history but that doesn't mean I have to be a hater of either man.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

The voters of Wisconsin decisively supported Scott Walker in the recall election and in doing so essentially ratified his program of spending cuts and curtailing of public sector union domination.

Republicans are rallying behind Romney, including an important endorsement today by Rand Paul.

Recent polls show Romney leading in key swing states such as Florida and Ohio, and leading in Michigan of all places.

Even Bill Clinton has made public statements that seem to support Romney and go against positions taken by Obama's administration.

All this suggests that Obama has a real chance of becoming a one hit wonder in November. I for one am pleased to say the least.

You might be right considering the course America seems to be on but I still believe Obama will win. The US Electoral voting system is the second biggest joke (with our system being first).

Obama only received 52.9% of the popular vote (compared to McCain's at 45.7%) but received 365 Electoral Votes (173 for McCain).

 

[badbadboy]

Romney won't win the Dog Lover's vote :nod:

 

[violetblake]

Both parties are owned by corporations, lobbyists and special interest groups. If you really think one party is going to do anything different than the other then you are the problem - because as a voter you are ignorant and lack knowledge.

You seem to forget Cheney's famous words "deficits don't matter".

Republicans have had control of the house and the senate now for how long? And where are the jobs?

People like you are part of the problem - because you don't think, you just spew out garbage you hear from some right wing whacko with an agenda - which is to get rid of Obama at any cost.

Mitt Romney a bully in high school, ranked #49 in job creation while governor of his state, hid money in off shore accounts to avoid paying taxes, originally implemented Obama's health care - and I've probably forgotten something.

Yeah I think you're right. They're both not great, but Romney's just nuts. Canada and the US alike have a "lesser of the evils" electoral process. No party seems able/willing to represent the people properly, but you just have to decide which party is going to screw us over the least, because I still strongly believe in voting. I have my issues with Obama, but were I American I'd still choose him over Romney in a heartbeat.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Wow heard it here first hey, you really think that?
Like you are the first person to think this?
Wow.

Kings are gonna win the cup. YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST

It's called Irony, Dumbass.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Listen I'm no Obama fan - he completely botched up the recovery, by ignoring it for 2 years and putting through his pet project health care reforms.

But if you think Romney is going to do a better job - you must be 12 years old.

Please tell me your really not that stupid.

Both parties are owned by corporations, lobbyists and special interest groups. If you really think one party is going to do anything different than the other then you are the problem - because as a voter you are ignorant and lack knowledge.

You seem to forget Cheney's famous words "deficits don't matter".

Republicans have had control of the house and the senate now for how long? And where are the jobs?

People like you are part of the problem - because you don't think, you just spew out garbage you hear from some right wing whacko with an agenda - which is to get rid of Obama at any cost.

Mitt Romney a bully in high school, ranked #49 in job creation while governor of his state, hid money in off shore accounts to avoid paying taxes, originally implemented Obama's health care - and I've probably forgotten something.

And you really think things will be different under him than Obama?

Give your head a shake.

You are really ignorant.

I am relieved to see that your rhetorical skills haven't degraded from back when we were all debating the HST. (That's a little more irony right there for those of you who may be confused).

 

[leoghaire]

if I was an American and had to vote in the next election , from what I see the best option would be none of the above. I don't think either one has the balls to be a decent POTUS, or I might vote Libertarian.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

I suppose under a Romney administration. Heaven will apparently come to earth proving once and for all that Adam Smith and the Mormons were right all along...LOL

I suppose the day he takes office sunshine will shine from his ass then Peace and Love will be the theme of the day.

LOL Same shit different pile.

I don't know whether the Mormons were right all along, although they are no more right or wrong than the Christians, the Muslims, the Jews etc etc. Adam Smith on the other hand was very much right and was way ahead of his time.

As for the old canard that both parties are the same and in the pockets of corporations etc etc, that is frankly a cop-out used by the intellectually lazy to justify their inability to deal with the issues we are facing in society. While it may be true that previous Republican administrations haven't always been true to their stated economic principles, you have to play the odds. A Republican administration that may go back on some of its promises with respect to fiscal discipline and reducing government is still better than a Democratic administration that has no intention of doing either and will take us further down the path of socialism and ultimately economic ruin. It's happening in Europe right now and America is next if they don't start making changes.

 

[whoisjohngalt]

Yeah I think you're right. They're both not great, but Romney's just nuts. Canada and the US alike have a "lesser of the evils" electoral process. No party seems able/willing to represent the people properly, but you just have to decide which party is going to screw us over the least, because I still strongly believe in voting. I have my issues with Obama, but were I American I'd still choose him over Romney in a heartbeat.

What exactly are your issues with Obama? And why would you not vote for Romney, other than the fact that he's "nuts"? I'm all ears.

 

[good2bbad]

Only in America, could you have a president with the first name "Mit"
good

 

[violetblake]

What exactly are your issues with Obama? And why would you not vote for Romney, other than the fact that he's "nuts"? I'm all ears.

I'd first like to preface this by saying I don't pay as much attention to US politics as Canadian politics, so my knowledge is somewhat limited. My issue with Obama is that he's all talk and little action. His recent announcement that he's personally okay with gay marriage was entirely for election purposes, because he's not actually going to do anything to change it (this is also partly just how the US system works, that most control over these matters is in the states, not the White House).

Romney spends most of his time talking about taking away women's rights (aka human rights), and not nearly as much on issues that actually matter, such as job creation, crime, etc.

I'll reiterate that I don't have vast knowledge of current US politics and if I were an American eligible to vote, then I would do more research and I fully admit that my opinion might change (doubtful, but possible). However at this point I don't think either is good, but I think Obama is just slightly not as bad lol. If I believed in not voting, I would vote for neither, but I do believe in voting so I feel I have to choose the person that screws us over the least lol.

 

[Devils_Advocate]

It's called Irony, Dumbass.

That's awesome...

 

[Devils_Advocate]

I'd first like to preface this by saying I don't pay as much attention to US politics as Canadian politics, so my knowledge is somewhat limited. My issue with Obama is that he's all talk and little action. His recent announcement that he's personally okay with gay marriage was entirely for election purposes, because he's not actually going to do anything to change it (this is also partly just how the US system works, that most control over these matters is in the states, not the White House).

Romney spends most of his time talking about taking away women's rights (aka human rights), and not nearly as much on issues that actually matter, such as job creation, crime, etc.

I'll reiterate that I don't have vast knowledge of current US politics and if I were an American eligible to vote, then I would do more research and I fully admit that my opinion might change (doubtful, but possible). However at this point I don't think either is good, but I think Obama is just slightly not as bad lol. If I believed in not voting, I would vote for neither, but I do believe in voting so I feel I have to choose the person that screws us over the least lol.

+1... I totally agree. The simple fact is Obama is screwed either way. Damned if he does or Damned if he doesn't. He has also been limited by the Republican controlled Congress (Ex: Debt Ceiling Crisis / Credit Rating Fiasco), the financial meltdown in 2008 and 2 unpopular wars. Considering he was dealt those cards it would have been hard for anyone to do much better.

Plus that Nobel Prize certainly didn't help for our expectations.

 

[Sonny]

The USA tanks and the world is screwed if Mitt wins.
The rich only think about their own narrow welfare.
Realizing this, the Dems may actually get their numbers out to vote, even if Obama has been a disappointment to many.

 

[wilde]

What good is being the POTUS when he can't even pass his lame ass universal healthcare bill when over 50 million people in his country don't have any form of health insurance? Most powerful man on earth my ass...