The 2008 US Elections.

Holymonkey · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 3:27 pm Post subject: The 2008 US Elections.

So to inject some life back into this forum lets talk about, probably, the biggest event occuring this year., The US elections.

We have 3 main runners ,in my opinion, now. These three being Obama, Clinton and McCain. McCain basically has the Republican nomination in the bag but the Democratic race is still close.

However with 11 straight wins in primaries and caucus' for Obama, Clinton will have to win with a landslide victory ( at least by 20%) in all the remaining primaries. I believe Obama has the Democratic nomination and feel he can actually do something different than his predecessors.

Your thoughts?

sydislam · Posted: Fri Feb 22, 2008 6:10 pm Post subject:

Holy crap! How do you know all this about the elections when you live in England?

Holymonkey · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject:

Well the Amercian elections are a big deal globally since US foreign policy affects everyone. Plus after I studied American politics I kind of got an interest.

sydislam · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:02 pm Post subject:

Really? I had no idea the USA had that much of an impact on other places.

Holymonkey · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:18 pm Post subject:

Where have you been living?!

The only reason we went to War with Iraq was because the US is our ally. This decision has probably affected the future for generations:

War in Iraq = Higher oil prices leading to higher costs to the public.

War in Iraq = Destabilisation in the Middle East could lead to a regional war between Iran and surrounding countries.

The US stock market = If that crashes the whole world is [explicit] financially.

The US is also the biggest exporter of wheat so we kind of need that.

For the past 60 years the US has had enormous influence on the globe especially druing the Cold War.

The US government has also had a hand in installing (yes installing) and supporting crackpot dictatorships such as Pinochet of Chile and Musharraf of Pakistan respectively.

If you really want to get the lowdown on the effects the US has and is having on the world visit:

www.bbc.co.uk/news

sydislam · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2008 5:22 pm Post subject:

I have been living in the USA, but I never paid attention to the election.

Coolgreen44 · Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 12:32 am Post subject:

I caucused for Hillary the other day, signed up to be a delegate Razz

Holymonkey · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 12:34 am Post subject:

Coolgreen44 · Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject:

It really is, but right now i dont see the republicans as having a chance unless they go dirty, really dirty, and i would put it passed them.

McCain is basically Bush again....so how can he win.

Holymonkey · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 3:35 am Post subject:

McCain may have a chance if Hillary gets the Democratic nomination. Even I would support that! I just don't like her.

Now if Obama gets the nomination it will be a landslide victory for the Dems.

sydislam · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:35 am Post subject:

Aren't all of the elections big in US history?

Holymonkey · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:11 am Post subject:

It depends on what the candidates are like but this one we're more than likely to either see the first woman president or the first black president. Bush vs Kerry 2004 wasn't big as it was almost certain Bush would win that. It all depends on how tight the race is.

sydislam · Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:

Oh, I see what you are saying. It is like the importance of Super Bowl 41 Colts vs Bears.

World Domination · Posted: Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:12 pm Post subject:

VOTE FOR CHANGE IN '08 - VOTE OBAMA

kthxbai

Holymonkey · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 7:44 am Post subject: