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sabang · 24-07-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by britmaveric

As I stated before poll projected Kerry would win - however we all know how wrong they were.

Polls are not always correct, that is true.

Anyway- you've cast your vote- one of us will be right, one wrong. Green for the Winner?

Texpat · 24-07-2008, 12:35 PM

Polls are merely inferential statistics that describe current inclination of potential voters. You're right that the campaigns pay attention to them. Too much in my opinion. It's called pandering.

Either candidate will make a fine president. Bush is an easy act to follow.

I think the Cubs will win the World Series.

Norton · 24-07-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by britmaveric

As I stated before poll projected Kerry would win - however we all know how wrong they were.

An average of all the polls showed Bush/Chaney favored by 50% vs Kerry/Edwards 48.5%

RealClear Politics - Polls

Like polls, we can all make mistakes at times.

Norton · 24-07-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Texpat

I think the Cubs will win the World Series.

Link please.

Texpat · 24-07-2008, 01:18 PM

^Funny you should ask. I went looking and sure enough, found proof.

The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series
The Big Picture: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series

Worry not, friends. That headline is not misleading. It's fact. Courtesy of our one-time nemesis, the geometric proof, we will prove that the Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series.

Given:

The Cubs (36-21) are the best team in Major League Baseball
The last time the Cubs had the best record in baseball this late in the season was 1908
The Cubs won the World Series in 1908

Prove:

The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series

Statements

1. The Cubs are the best team in Major League Baseball
2. The last time the Cubs had the best record in baseball this late in the season was 1908
3. The Cubs won the World Series in 1908
4. History repeats itself in 100-year intervals
5. The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series

Reasons

1. Given
2. Given
3. Given
4. 100 is a magic number with supernatural powers that transcend external elements
5. Because we said so

There. Proof.

Extrapolated by Texpat:

Obama is the best presidential candidate
Obama is winning in today's polls by a whisker.
This is the first time Obama has been ahead of McCain so late in a presidential race.

Therefore Obama will be the next US president.

Norton · 24-07-2008, 01:25 PM

^See there you go. A big year for Chicago. Home of champions and Presidents.

Jet Gorgon · 24-07-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

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Originally Posted by Texpat

I think the Cubs will win the World Series.

Link please.

God.com
She says the Blue Jays will take the Series.

Anyhoo, I love this German Obama doll. It reminds me of Aunt Jemima's brother with a flag lapel pin.

raycarey · 24-07-2008, 05:18 PM

of course it's still quite early, but if the election were held today, obama would win for any number of reasons, including:

1. he has a vision for the future of america that isn't tied to the politics of fear
2. he's a smart and capable leader
3. he's not a 70 year old man
4. bush/cheney have practically destroyed the republican brand

Norton · 24-07-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

She says the Blue Jays will take the Series.

Shussss...folks will think you are a canuck.

Bugs · 24-07-2008, 09:16 PM

Did not vote in this poll, but unless something rather big happens between now and Nov, I think Obama will win. I want McCain to win, but the combination of Obama’s charm and the damage done by the Bush/Cheney duo will make it quite difficult for McCain to win out in November.

But there is still alot of time left and anything can happen. Who knows GW could fire up another war somewhere else. Maybe instead of offshore drilling around the US he'll just invade Venezuela.

Norton · 24-07-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugs

Maybe instead of offshore drilling around the US he'll just invade Venezuela.

Damn bugs you've let the cat out of the bag. Loose lips sink ships.

SEA Traveler · 24-07-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sabang

Why not get your vote in early, call the election in the TD poll.

Am I correct in understanding that this is a survey as to whom we think is going to be the next pres of the US not whom we want to be pres or whom we are planning on voting for. There is a distinct difference.

ChiangMai noon · 24-07-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Am I correct in understanding that this is a survey as to whom we think is going to be the next pres of the US

yes..

sabang · 24-07-2008, 10:47 PM

^^ You are entirely correct.

RJS · 25-07-2008, 04:37 AM

He's not just running for President - he will be the leader of the free world.

200K people in Berlin listening to him. Crazy but it shows that a vast vast majority of the people of the free world want this guy to be the leader.

attaboy · 25-07-2008, 04:45 AM

I wonder how many guys were at the rally to pick up chicks? Half? Seven-eighths? Fifteen-sixteenths?

Jet Gorgon · 25-07-2008, 02:12 PM

Sadly, the world wants a snazzy new leader. Euro folks like socialist types and hey, BO is cute and he is trained in attracting the masses.
But why change world opinion? Kowtow to other countries at the risk of US interests? I heard his speeches over there, emphasising US stuff comes first. Dunno, think he is a consummate actor.

ItsRobsLife · 25-07-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

Sadly, the world wants a snazzy new leader.

And the alternative is..?

I get the feeling that Americans are the ones that want a new leader.
It's about time they woke up.

Norton · 25-07-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Jet Gorgon

Dunno, think he is a consummate actor.

Sickening ain't it. He's a regular Ronnie Reagan type if I even seen one.

SEA Traveler · 25-07-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEA Traveler

Am I correct in understanding that this is a survey as to whom we think is going to be the next pres of the US

yes..

Then, with that understandiin

View Poll Results: Who will be the next US President?
Obama	22	59.46%
McCain	10	27.03%
Neither	1	2.70%
Honestly don't care	4	10.81%
Voters: 37. You may not vote on this poll

24-07-2008, 12:35 PM	#22 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: Today 01:58 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 7,778	Polls are merely inferential statistics that describe current inclination of potential voters. You're right that the campaigns pay attention to them. Too much in my opinion. It's called pandering. Either candidate will make a fine president. Bush is an easy act to follow. I think the Cubs will win the World Series. Last edited by Texpat : 24-07-2008 at 12:44 PM.

24-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#28 (permalink)
raycarey rafiki's sidekick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: deleting posts in issues Posts: 5,065	of course it's still quite early, but if the election were held today, obama would win for any number of reasons, including: 1. he has a vision for the future of america that isn't tied to the politics of fear 2. he's a smart and capable leader 3. he's not a 70 year old man 4. bush/cheney have practically destroyed the republican brand __________________ "John McCain calls himself a maverick, but he votes with George Bush more than 90% of the time...that's not a maverick, that's a sidekick." Sen. Bob Casey

24-07-2008, 09:16 PM	#30 (permalink)
Bugs Chiang Dao Last Online: Yesterday 07:12 PM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: At home Posts: 588	Did not vote in this poll, but unless something rather big happens between now and Nov, I think Obama will win. I want McCain to win, but the combination of Obama’s charm and the damage done by the Bush/Cheney duo will make it quite difficult for McCain to win out in November. But there is still alot of time left and anything can happen. Who knows GW could fire up another war somewhere else. Maybe instead of offshore drilling around the US he'll just invade Venezuela. __________________ "Religion is an insult to human dignity. With or without it, you'd have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, it takes religion" - Steven Weinberg

24-07-2008, 01:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
Texpat ฝรั่งพูดมาก Last Online: Today 01:58 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nong Khai Posts: 7,778	^Funny you should ask. I went looking and sure enough, found proof. The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series The Big Picture: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series Worry not, friends. That headline is not misleading. It's fact. Courtesy of our one-time nemesis, the geometric proof, we will prove that the Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series. Given: The Cubs (36-21) are the best team in Major League Baseball The last time the Cubs had the best record in baseball this late in the season was 1908 The Cubs won the World Series in 1908 Prove: The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series Statements 1. The Cubs are the best team in Major League Baseball 2. The last time the Cubs had the best record in baseball this late in the season was 1908 3. The Cubs won the World Series in 1908 4. History repeats itself in 100-year intervals 5. The Chicago Cubs will win the 2008 World Series Reasons 1. Given 2. Given 3. Given 4. 100 is a magic number with supernatural powers that transcend external elements 5. Because we said so There. Proof. Extrapolated by Texpat: Obama is the best presidential candidate Obama is winning in today's polls by a whisker. This is the first time Obama has been ahead of McCain so late in a presidential race. Therefore Obama will be the next US president.

24-07-2008, 01:25 PM	#26 (permalink)
Norton Born Again Pagan Last Online: 04-09-2008 09:22 PM Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 5,599	^See there you go. A big year for Chicago. Home of champions and Presidents.

24-07-2008, 10:47 PM	#34 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Yesterday 01:34 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 7,481	^^ You are entirely correct.

25-07-2008, 04:37 AM	#35 (permalink)
RJS Chiang Mai Last Online: 28-08-2008 03:49 AM Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 12	He's not just running for President - he will be the leader of the free world. 200K people in Berlin listening to him. Crazy but it shows that a vast vast majority of the people of the free world want this guy to be the leader.

25-07-2008, 04:45 AM	#36 (permalink)
attaboy Elite Member Last Online: Today 06:47 AM Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,975	I wonder how many guys were at the rally to pick up chicks? Half? Seven-eighths? Fifteen-sixteenths?

25-07-2008, 02:12 PM	#37 (permalink)
Jet Gorgon What the Dormouse Said Last Online: Today 06:19 AM Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rabbit Hole Posts: 5,873	Sadly, the world wants a snazzy new leader. Euro folks like socialist types and hey, BO is cute and he is trained in attracting the masses. But why change world opinion? Kowtow to other countries at the risk of US interests? I heard his speeches over there, emphasising US stuff comes first. Dunno, think he is a consummate actor.