Thread: I'm running for president...probably not really.

Quote: Originally Posted by ham385 OK, so I learned some things from Obama, Billary, and even Mr. McCain during this past election. First, from Ms. Kinton, I learned that even if you are rabidly at odds with the local populace on an issue, if you lie to them in person, they will believe you. I learned this when she was telling everyone how much she likes guns and hunting with her father. Second, from Mr. McCain, I learned, well, I learned...

Quote: Originally Posted by NikeBauer21 It's funny, (well not really) but they made a joke out of this on Family Guy. Louis was running for mayor, and at a town hall meeting, during her speach, she would say the most random things to appease the folks. I forget exactly what she said but key words that the people loved. It's just a cartoon, but it isn't too far from real life. 9.. 11.... Crowd Applause! They were making fun of...

Quote: Originally Posted by Morel42 That Black SUV outside is nothing to worry about sir.. I never worry. That's just my GramMam. She loves off-roading, and wanted something to match her Doc Oc RA Blockers. On Thursdays we visit the heliport...

You could just cut through the imagery and use the slogan "I will take money from people you don't like (or at least don't know) and give it to you."

Quote: Originally Posted by NikeBauer21 It's funny, (well not really) but they made a joke out of this on Family Guy. Louis was running for mayor, and at a town hall meeting, during her speach, she would say the most random things to appease the folks. I forget exactly what she said but key words that the people loved. It's just a cartoon, but it isn't too far from real life. Sounds like Obama's campaign.

OK, so I learned some things from Obama, Billary, and even Mr. McCain during this past election. First, from Ms. Kinton, I learned that even if you are rabidly at odds with the local populace on an issue, if you lie to them in person, they will believe you. I learned this when she was telling everyone how much she likes guns and hunting with her father. Second, from Mr. McCain, I learned, well, I learned what not to do in a campaign if...

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By god I think you discovered how to game an election. :-)

Quote: Originally Posted by ham385 I'm not really running for office. this is the strategy that has worked over and over again to put people like Barack Obama in office. How do you counter this ? Lot's of Ammo An Open Carry Activist and 1 of the 3% Ed Stephan

I get so ingrossed in political debates sometimes that folks tell me I should run for office. I ask them what is most important to them. Then I tell them what my opinion is about that subject. Then I ask them if they would vote for me, based on that one subject. Half the time they disagree with me and tell me they wouldn't vote for me. Then I point out that I would piss too many people off, because the majority of folks...