Gore won the popular vote, yet Bush took Office because of the Electoral vote. We need to get rid of our antiquated Electoral Collage for a fair election here.
We need some big changes here too. Our Congress is in the pockets of Big Business. Our involvement in Iraq was based upon lies and an Oil agenda.
The cost to Americans and our Allies is staggering, and outrageous.
Rudd will pull your Troops out. I wish we could do the same, but we are in too deep for that.
All I can say is thank god our elections are over! And to be honest, the real-world (ideology) difference between these left and right wing party's is so minute that one questions why we even bother at all. None of them actually DO anything for their constituents in the long term so why can't people in society with real ambition and clout step up to the plate? :roll: I'm sure its like this the world over. But anyhows, historically the Coalition makes money for the country and Labor turns around and spends what they have made - which in turn makes them popular. Then ultimately, the country ends up so broke and people so pissed off that they vote for the other dudes for some salvation. Its worked like that here since Jesus was fullback for Jeruselum!
I was happy with the election result, but I was disgusted with the one-sided (Labor) coverage of the election results and the lead up etc. Obviously we know who they barrack for! I actually felt sorry for those who voted Lib. What worries me more is all those people who get misinformed by media during a election - do they really know about political issues?? I'm not real comfortable with a media who can kinda dictate an election result by utilising/influencing all those political potato heads in society to gain extra votes.
In regards to US elections, I thought democracy meant the person with the most votes wins......fair and square, no questions asked, not scrutinised by a higher authority??? So what use is an \"electoral college' if it actually blocks the actual opinion/vote of the people? I'm kinda thinking logically here, but doesn't that defeat the purpose of a true democracy??
In regards to US elections, I thought democracy meant the person with the most votes wins......fair and square, no questions asked, not scrutinised by a higher authority??? So what use is an \"electoral college' if it actually blocks the actual opinion/vote of the people? I'm kinda thinking logically here, but doesn't that defeat the purpose of a true democracy??
I think the reason why U.S. handles it this way is so that Large population area's don't overpower smaller more rural areas so everyone is represented & has a voice not just Large City's were obviously most of the votes come from. Although the little rural farm communitires have a voice to & obviously would be in the noise with a different system. I think? I might be wrong about the whole thing? Just my thoughts. Maybe acurate maybe not
And finally....
What they meant by \"Shrimp on the BarB.\" Tou... its not 'shrimp on the BarB'!!! - Its a prawn mate, a bloody prawn!! :x Why do Americans always say this? -
We say this because AFTER the complete market saturation of CROCIDILE DUNDIE 1 & 2 in the 80s there was a lame movie call \"The Shrimp on the Barbie (1990)
...and a travel advertisement that said the same thing back in the 90's ...your advertisement (see australia bla bla bla..it ended with that phrase \"throw another shrimp on the barb mate) or whatever ...your fault! ...Now if you get your country to stop makeing those lame \"Outback steak ads ...\"
I'll try to get mine to stop blowing people up ...but I cant promise anything...
The \"Dumb\" part we Americans just come by naturally I think :oops:
We don't actually see the tourism ads for Australia when we are in Australia
And when it comes to prawns/shrimp, personally I call them prawns. However, I hate them and dont waste time cooking them so I throw a sausage - \"snag\", or steak on the barby.
Vomit, Spew etc etc! :? Now I can understand where 'shrimp' came from. If the ad said prawn you lot would've went 'duh...whats a prawn?'
But don't worry, the states is getting us back by soaking us in the most retarded reality tv shows ever created... :evil: :evil:
You sure the US Defence Dept didn't invent these to inflict maximum mental destruction and frustration/desperation on unknowing populations?? :shock:
Man, I'll have to stop watching those damn shows - I can feel myself turning into a pumpkin already!
You think it's bad THERE? In the USA, \"reality TV\" has taken over; it's on every night of the week in all sorts of ridiculous forms. It's the brain-softening effect of TV taken to the Nth degree. As if Americans aren't already stupid enough. Some say it's the first sign of the apocolypse. :roll: Or at least, the first sign that civilization is swirling the loo...
You think it's bad THERE? In the USA, \"reality TV\" has taken over; it's on every night of the week in all sorts of ridiculous forms. It's the brain-softening effect of TV taken to the Nth degree. As if Americans aren't already stupid enough. Some say it's the first sign of the apocolypse. :roll: Or at least, the first sign that civilization is swirling the loo...
Thats why God inveted cable and TIVO!! I watch alot of Vh1 in concert stuff or MTV unplugged and classic concert footage from them these days. regular TV is just so freekin stupid. In the 90's I beileve is were I first heard of reality TV... we can thank the British . Thats where I first heard about it. I can really say I havent ever watched a reality show all the way through...I don't mean the season I mean the 30 min episode...Its so mind draining...go play yer Guitar instead I would rather write my totally mediocre form of POP garbage in the garage all night ...but I occasionally have to come in to say hi to the wife and kids...or for some reason they get angry. :roll: :oops:
So Hoot, you're a meat and spuds boy then are ya? fair enough.
Hmm, so we bombarded the US with lame tourism ads in the 80's? Does this bring back any memories?
But don't worry, the states is getting us back by soaking us in the most retarded reality tv shows ever created... :evil: :evil:
Well, not really, considering I would have been negative 5 years old in 1984...
I agree though with reality TV.... it's disgusting and vomit inducing. We make some bad ones ourselves, like \"Surf Rescue\", \"Border Security\", \"Hospital Emergency\". I hate them all. With a passion.
I agree though with reality TV.... it's disgusting and vomit inducing. We make some bad ones ourselves, like \"Surf Rescue\", \"Border Security\", \"Hospital Emergency\". I hate them all. With a passion.
What about \"Farmer wants a Wife\" or whatever its called? I think that is an all time low. Its so retarded it needs either Rove or Mark Holden hosting it! Maybe Paris Hilton too if she could keep herself out of jail for a few months.
Hmm, you could turn that into a personal ad for a newspaper.
What about: \"Farmer wants a Wife. Should own tractor, but not bigger than mine. Looking for a down to earth sorta chick. One who can change a truck tyre, whistle loudly, kickstart a vibrator and suck the chrome off a towbar. Please send photo of tractor. No time wasters please.\"
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Personally, I think the main reason why
is that it is not compulsory for everyone to vote.
I also believe that you have a good chance with Mr Obama and Mrs Clinton.
Gore won the popular vote, yet Bush took Office because of the Electoral vote. We need to get rid of our antiquated Electoral Collage for a fair election here.
We need some big changes here too. Our Congress is in the pockets of Big Business. Our involvement in Iraq was based upon lies and an Oil agenda.
The cost to Americans and our Allies is staggering, and outrageous.
Rudd will pull your Troops out. I wish we could do the same, but we are in too deep for that.
If I had the answers, I'd write a book... :roll:
I was happy with the election result, but I was disgusted with the one-sided (Labor) coverage of the election results and the lead up etc. Obviously we know who they barrack for!
In regards to US elections, I thought democracy meant the person with the most votes wins......fair and square, no questions asked, not scrutinised by a higher authority??? So what use is an \"electoral college' if it actually blocks the actual opinion/vote of the people? I'm kinda thinking logically here, but doesn't that defeat the purpose of a true democracy??
I think the reason why U.S. handles it this way is so that Large population area's don't overpower smaller more rural areas so everyone is represented & has a voice not just Large City's were obviously most of the votes come from. Although the little rural farm communitires have a voice to & obviously would be in the noise with a different system. I think? I might be wrong about the whole thing? Just my thoughts. Maybe acurate maybe not
We don't actually see the tourism ads for Australia when we are in Australia
And when it comes to prawns/shrimp, personally I call them prawns. However, I hate them and dont waste time cooking them so I throw a sausage - \"snag\", or steak on the barby.
Hmm, so we bombarded the US with lame tourism ads in the 80's? Does this bring back any memories?
Vomit, Spew etc etc! :? Now I can understand where 'shrimp' came from. If the ad said prawn you lot would've went 'duh...whats a prawn?'
But don't worry, the states is getting us back by soaking us in the most retarded reality tv shows ever created... :evil: :evil:
You sure the US Defence Dept didn't invent these to inflict maximum mental destruction and frustration/desperation on unknowing populations?? :shock:
Man, I'll have to stop watching those damn shows - I can feel myself turning into a pumpkin already!
Thats why God inveted cable and TIVO!! I watch alot of Vh1 in concert stuff or MTV unplugged and classic concert footage from them these days. regular TV is just so freekin stupid. In the 90's I beileve is were I first heard of reality TV... we can thank the British . Thats where I first heard about it. I can really say I havent ever watched a reality show all the way through...I don't mean the season I mean the 30 min episode...Its so mind draining...go play yer Guitar instead I would rather write my totally mediocre form of POP garbage in the garage all night ...but I occasionally have to come in to say hi to the wife and kids...or for some reason they get angry. :roll: :oops:
Well, not really, considering I would have been negative 5 years old in 1984...
I agree though with reality TV.... it's disgusting and vomit inducing. We make some bad ones ourselves, like \"Surf Rescue\", \"Border Security\", \"Hospital Emergency\". I hate them all. With a passion.
What about \"Farmer wants a Wife\" or whatever its called? I think that is an all time low. Its so retarded it needs either Rove or Mark Holden hosting it! Maybe Paris Hilton too if she could keep herself out of jail for a few months.
What about: \"Farmer wants a Wife. Should own tractor, but not bigger than mine. Looking for a down to earth sorta chick. One who can change a truck tyre, whistle loudly, kickstart a vibrator and suck the chrome off a towbar. Please send photo of tractor. No time wasters please.\"
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Hey Propica, I think you've embarrassed Shreddy! :oops:
He's lost for words!
I think we've all seen chicks do this at one time or another in our lives. :?