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09-07-2012, 11:07 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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You can vote however you want. It depends on a lot of things. Some people switch between parties quite a bit, but others do not. The main difference here is that there is no provision for one party to be in power. The President can be from a different party than the majority that runs the congress. Usually people tend to support one party rather than the other. In Moab, we have non-partisan local elections for city and county government. I like that. There's a proposition on the ballot this year to go back to partisan elections.
People are pretty open about their party affiliations, but on the other hand people tend to avoid discussions of politics to avoid hard feelings and animosity. I have a good friend who is a Republican. But at least he didnt' vote for George W. the second time. I think he also voted for Obama. His wife is a staunch Democrat so maybe she's finally having some influence on him. Neither of us can understand how such a good person can be a Republican.  |
People discuss politics here in Portugal in every other cafe and even with strangers. More and more often, we don't avoid it. But it's all so different.
Sometimes I feel like I have way too many opinions on politics and very little knowledge.  I feel very ignorant often. But all these different systems, even within Europe, it's all so fascinating. I wonder if there is a perfect one.
Like Royalty. I have a lot to say about that , but where do my opinions come from? I never experienced such a system. |
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09-07-2012, 11:09 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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Ciao for now.
 Mikey I hope you feel better tomorrow and don't have a heart attack. |
Thanks for explaining me. 
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09-07-2012, 11:37 PM
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Hubby's little team of 4 here have the understanding that no political discussion as one is a staunch Republican, one a Democrat to her bone while hubby and the other guy have no political party affiliation. Serious trouble within the team if politics are touched  Also, the Republican guy said that in order to maintain any form of harmony within the family, he and his siblings can't discuss any political issues. |
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09-07-2012, 11:44 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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Hubby's little team of 4 here have the understanding that no political discussion as one is a staunch Republican, one a Democrat to her bone while hubby and the other guy have no political party affiliation. Serious trouble within the team if politics are touched Also, the Republican guy said that in order to maintain any form of harmony within the family, he and his siblings can't discuss any political issues. |
In Portugal, it ain't a family if you don't discuss politics at the table every once in a while. Sure people fight, but then they just forget.
That Ancic article was amazing. I was really impressed. He is impressive!
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So smart and mature! |
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09-07-2012, 11:57 PM
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So who do you think will win and who you want to win tomorrow? Serena or Vika?
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09-08-2012, 12:11 AM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
I think Serena and hope for Vika.  although both girls annoy me tremendously
Mostly I need Nole to win, if that happens all's good  |
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09-08-2012, 02:03 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
Yes, I agree. I really don't care who wins. The only women I like aren't contending for titles.  Of the top women, I suppose I like Sharapova the best, but I'm not a fan. She has pretty outfits. That's the main reason I like her. |
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09-08-2012, 02:22 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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Yes, I agree. I really don't care who wins. The only women I like aren't contending for titles. Of the top women, I suppose I like Sharapova the best, but I'm not a fan. She has pretty outfits. That's the main reason I like her. |
You like the girl for her outfits. You must hate Venus then
EDIT: AND NOLE!! You don't like Nole?  |
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09-08-2012, 03:16 PM
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Nole is not a girl.
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09-08-2012, 03:18 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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Nole is not a girl.
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Today I was wondering, in which month of the year are more people born?
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09-08-2012, 03:32 PM
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A mom needs to teach her kids a girl from a boy, no?
August/September? |
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09-08-2012, 03:53 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
Most are born in the spring, no?
I will research.
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In 2006, the most recent year for which statistics are available, August had the most U.S. births, just as it did in 10 of the previous 16 years, with the CDC estimating that 9 percent of all births occurred then. February had the least.
August had the most births each year from 1990 to 2006 except for six years (1992, 1993, 1997, 1998, 2003 and 2004) when it was edged out by July, according to National Center for Health Statistics.
Historically, the sweltering, late-summer months are when obstetricians witness an increase in the arrival of newborns
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09-08-2012, 03:57 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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Mikey I hope you feel better tomorrow and don't have a heart attack.
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I do but if i have a heart attack its your fault |
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09-08-2012, 03:58 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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09-08-2012, 04:20 PM
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Re: Look, you know, our draws are not rigged they are just unlikely. (pt2)
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I do but if i have a heart attack its your fault |
Good.
I am waiting for the heart attack.
If Murray loses that should do it for you.
I have told you that I will get a kitten if you arrange for Duncan to give me one. |
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