I've done my part
- Sir_Galahad
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I've done my part
Here in S.C. both of our Republican senators as well as most of the state legislature seats were up for vote in our primary today. And, I am proud to say that I voted against every single incumbent. We need to throw da bums out - all of 'em.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
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Re: I've done my part
That's unusual, Sirge. Unless there was a vacancy that was filled by appointment (such as resulted in the simultaneous 1992 election of Senators Boxer and Feinstein in California), states usually elect only one senator at a time. --BobSir_Galahad wrote:Here in S.C. both of our Republican senators as well as most of the state legislature seats were up for vote in our primary today. And, I am proud to say that I voted against every single incumbent. We need to throw da bums out - all of 'em.
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Re: I've done my part
Actually, you are correct. One senator (Graham) and one Congressman (Inglis) were the ones up for vote.Bob78164 wrote:That's unusual, Sirge. Unless there was a vacancy that was filled by appointment (such as resulted in the simultaneous 1992 election of Senators Boxer and Feinstein in California), states usually elect only one senator at a time. --BobSir_Galahad wrote:Here in S.C. both of our Republican senators as well as most of the state legislature seats were up for vote in our primary today. And, I am proud to say that I voted against every single incumbent. We need to throw da bums out - all of 'em.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
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Re: I've done my part
The problem is that you have to replace them.Sir_Galahad wrote:Here in S.C. both of our Republican senators as well as most of the state legislature seats were up for vote in our primary today. And, I am proud to say that I voted against every single incumbent. We need to throw da bums out - all of 'em.
"Throw the rascals out! Put our rascals in!"
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Re: I've done my part
I will not be able to vote against Jim Clyburn until the General Election, I'll probably write you in even though by that time you won't live in this state, much less this district.Sir_Galahad wrote:Actually, you are correct. One senator (Graham) and one Congressman (Inglis) were the ones up for vote.Bob78164 wrote:That's unusual, Sirge. Unless there was a vacancy that was filled by appointment (such as resulted in the simultaneous 1992 election of Senators Boxer and Feinstein in California), states usually elect only one senator at a time. --BobSir_Galahad wrote:Here in S.C. both of our Republican senators as well as most of the state legislature seats were up for vote in our primary today. And, I am proud to say that I voted against every single incumbent. We need to throw da bums out - all of 'em.
Suitguy is not bitter.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
feels he represents the many educated and rational onlookers who believe that the hysterical denouncement of lay scepticism is both unwarranted and counter-productive
The problem, then, is that such calls do not address an opposition audience so much as they signal virtue. They talk past those who need convincing. They ignore actual facts and counterargument. And they are irreparably smug.
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Re: I've done my part
Nope. We're out of here on the 30th. But, I would love to get involved in politics. The problem is, it's tough to do anything these days without money. And, I would not want to accept any "contributions" from special interest groups. So, I would have to rely on the folks.themanintheseersuckersuit wrote:I will not be able to vote against Jim Clyburn until the General Election, I'll probably write you in even though by that time you won't live in this state, much less this district.Sir_Galahad wrote:Actually, you are correct. One senator (Graham) and one Congressman (Inglis) were the ones up for vote.Bob78164 wrote:That's unusual, Sirge. Unless there was a vacancy that was filled by appointment (such as resulted in the simultaneous 1992 election of Senators Boxer and Feinstein in California), states usually elect only one senator at a time. --Bob
"And the problem is, Sirge?"
Problem is, I am a nobody. Have never been involved in any political arena. So, it would definitely be a "grass roots" campaign. But, being a good conservative may get people off the couch. I'd have to polish off my Obama-like oratory, though.
Don't get me started.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
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Well, it did not turn out too badly. We got rid of a number of state incumbents but the big dogs easily won their respective primaries. This tells me that either people are satisfied with the status quo, they have no clue and just vote for the incumbents or they are under pressure to keep these bums in.
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing" - Edmund Burke
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
Perhaps the Hokey Pokey IS what it's all about...
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Sir_Galahad wrote:Well, it did not turn out too badly. We got rid of a number of state incumbents but the big dogs easily won their respective primaries. This tells me that either people are satisfied with the status quo, they have no clue and just vote for the incumbents or they are under pressure to keep these bums in.
Or maybe it's another reason.....
Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!
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