Inevitable or "Why I learned to stop bitching and look forward to another 4 years of dubya goodness!" (895 hits)
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Submitted by Id (View user info) at 2004-09-25 14:51:58 EDT
As much this flat-broke, liberal-minded college student hates to admit this, G.W. Bush is going to win this election next month. Sad but true. I mean, if the fact that Democratic stronghold New York coming down to a 8& difference between the two candidates isn't an eye opener, then perhaps the 70% of the populace who thinks that they're safer in W.'s brush-clearing hands. Let's face it:
1. As long as it's Someone Else's Kid dying overseas, no one really cares about the 1000th casualty and counting in Iraq.
2. Americans have a tendency to bitch, but not act: no one will vote Kerry just because oil's costing them 5 bucks more each time they fill up (forget the fact that that translates to 100 bucks more a month for some: the US isn't known for it's mathmatical prowess anyway).
3. Kerry talks about improving relations with Europe. Now ask yourself this: "Do I really care if England, France, and Germany like me?" The answer may surprise you.
4. The soon to be retiring Baby-Boomers are the largest demographic of voters in this nation. They're getting old. Which means they'll vote in larger numbers (the elderly always do). And the Boomers could care less about a budget defecit they won't be alive to deal with. Just so long as someone pays for their perscription drugs (namely Viagra), they're happy. Bush has already taken steps of doing that.
So barring a major catastrophy (such as another terrorist attack on US soil or a major ecnomic collapse between now and November 2nd), I think we can all look forward to 4 more years of shaking or heads and wondering how expensive a house in Canada is. But it's not all bad. You must admit that the last 4 years have certainly been interesting, if not at time down-right entertaining. Don't tell me you didn't enjoy watching footage of the US army rolling over Saddam, or the instant gratification that comes from knowing our country doesn't have to listen to the rest of the world.
The final part of this is an Uberpoll: so what can we look forward to in the next 4 years of dubya time? Give me your predictions if you like as you're -2 ing away; here's mine:
1. Pick a country: Iran, North Korea, or Cuba. One of them's getting invaded next term.
2. The abortion issue takes center stage as Bush appoints that last Supreme court justice he needs to overturn Roe v. Wade.
3. Democrats begin to wage a guerilla political war by attempting to convince Colin Powell that he "doesn't need those twits".
4. Cheney gives his first candid interview with Dan Rather, concluding by telling the recently besmirched journalist to "go fuck himself". 24 hour special coverage will ensue thereafter.
5. The European Union imposes wide sanctions on the US. China rushes in to fill void. EU looks like a fucking idiot.
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Submitted by Random Joe at 2004-09-26 09:42:02 EDT (#)
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Submitted by domenad (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:05:30 (#)
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Made some fair points, but you don't have to be an asshole about it.
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Ever the loyal sheep, I love it!
Submitted by Durae (user info) at 2004-09-26 04:40:08 EDT (#)
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Another +2 that doesn't count just because you're so damn cool.
Submitted by Degreeless_Capibara (user info) at 2004-09-25 22:40:02 EDT (#)
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I doubt Iran will get invaded. Too kissassy. North Korea will be safe as long as they're on the same peninsula as their Southern counterparts, so Cuba it is. Although we'll be facing a nuclear standoff with Russia and China.
Submitted by tlovess (user info) at 2004-09-25 22:28:59 EDT (#)
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The points you have are masked by your or-so-great attitude. I def. think a bush girl will spread-em and get knocked up. +2 for that, -1 for my first point.
Submitted by FunnyAsCancer (user info) at 2004-09-25 21:54:54 EDT (#)
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My prediction: One of the Bush daughters gets knocked up, and Ol' Bushie has to decide whether to keep on allowing abortions or look like a completely irresponsible father.
Submitted by Durae (user info) at 2004-09-25 19:17:58 EDT (#)
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you know, as the day gets closer and I get more and more anxious, I consider voting for kerry instead of nader. =/ And I've looked into some really nifty study abroad programs for next semester - my version of a contingency plan for when your inevitability happens. (Run awayyyy!)
So, predictions. No more Alaska. Some form of nuclear warfare. Bush didn't invest so much money in those babies to collect dust. Homo hunting season with assault rifles. Pretty obvious stuff really.
Good post.
Submitted by cigar (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:37:47 EDT (#)
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Submitted by bart (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:20:14 (#)
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Worst case, even if Bush does get reelected, the Republicans will lose their advantage in the Senate.
Go Barrack Obama!!
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Jesus, you certainly live it that fantasy world. Keyes is kicking his black ass in IL.
Submitted by Can_Always_Trust_A_Liar (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:33:12 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:25:06 (#)
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just look at it this way, 4 more years till McCain
Exactly.
Submitted by Zoidberg (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:25:06 EDT (#)
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just look at it this way, 4 more years till McCain
Submitted by domenad (user info) at 2004-09-25 16:05:30 EDT (#)
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Made some fair points, but you don't have to be an asshole about it.
Submitted by BoogieFevuh (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:26:47 EDT (#)
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1. As long as it's Someone Else's Kid dying overseas, no one really cares about the 1000th casualty and counting in Iraq
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You say it as if nobody here lost anyone to this 'war'
Submitted by gibberish (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:22:30 EDT (#)
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5. The European Union imposes wide sanctions on the US. China rushes in to fill void. EU looks like a fucking idiot.
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Hahahaa...
All your predictions seem pretty dead on, though I'll bet that Syria goes down first.
Submitted by bart (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:20:14 EDT (#)
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Worst case, even if Bush does get reelected, the Republicans will lose their advantage in the Senate.
Go Barrack Obama!!
Submitted by cigar (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:19:32 EDT (#)
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Funny stuff, I don't exactly agree with your thinking, but it's still funny.
Submitted by CoreaPeekay (user info) at 2004-09-25 15:09:32 EDT (#)
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4. The soon to be retiring Baby-Boomers are the largest demographic of voters in this nation. They're getting old. Which means they'll vote in larger numbers (the elderly always do). And the Boomers could care less about a budget defecit they won't be alive to deal with. Just so long as someone pays for their perscription drugs (namely Viagra), they're happy. Bush has already taken steps of doing that.
I guess, dude. I know pretty much everyone that has children, who mostlikely also have children (if youre talking about baby boomers) are going to be concerned with the future. I know my parents and grandparents are.
Submitted by mikethescottish (user info) at 2004-09-25 14:55:12 EDT (#)
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Hell, i'm just looking forward to four more years of the 'Rock Against Bush' series...