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MikeWaters · 08-22-2008, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Romney is far from the presumptive VP. I give that TIME blurb almost almost no credence.

However, I do think Romney would be a great choice. I like that he's an Ivy guy, his support for gay marriage, that he seems sensible on social issues in general including family planning (how else could he have been elected governor of Mass.?), and of course his putatitive foreign policy and judicial appointees (really the only two factors that make practical difference in who we choose as president).

I think it would be wonderful for Mormons. Another shove toward the mainstream, reason, and assimilation. This isn't like Turkey electing a Muslim fundamentalist to head of state. On the contrary.

On the other hand if he ever became president I'm sure 80% of Cougarboard would hate him by two years into the term a la Harry Reid.

My biggest concern is that it may not be a smart choice for McCain tactically. I think it could really rip the party, and even maybe give rise to a third candidate that would split the Republicans.

wow, no hyperbole there. Romney pick as VP destroys both LDS church and GOP.

SeattleUte · 08-22-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

wow, no hyperbole there. Romney pick as VP destroys both LDS church and GOP.

My post wasn't hypbolic at all. The part I'm least sure of is the last paragraph, but it's a concern.

SeattleUte · 08-22-2008, 10:07 PM

Turky not Turkey

SeattleUte · 08-22-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Turky not Turkey

No. Actually I meant Turkey. I can't spell a lick.

SeattleUte · 08-22-2008, 10:10 PM

I forgot to mention his domestic economic policy. Check on that one too, though less imortant than the judges and foreign policy for practical reasons.

All-American · 08-22-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Name the most compelling argument to elect Obama. Just one. Name it. First one that comes to your mind.

CHANGE!!

Like the change we must change to the change we hold dear . . .

MikeWaters · 08-22-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by All-American

CHANGE!!

Like the change we must change to the change we hold dear . . .

the "I'm not as bad as George Bush argument."

Not compelling.

Not because George Bush is any good, but because McCain can make the same argument, "the original maverick."

MikeWaters · 08-22-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ma'ake

LOL - good sparring session, Mike. (Sincerely)

I better get back to the grindstone before I'm slayed by deadlines.

Take care... and GO UTES!

sparring session? I was kindly teaching you. Let me know when you actually want it to be a sparring session.

myboynoah · 08-23-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

No. Actually I meant Turkey. I can't spell a lick.

Wow. That was weird . . . . very weird.

08-22-2008, 10:07 PM	#53
SeattleUte fairlds.org Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10,665	Turky not Turkey __________________ Interrupt all you like. We're involved in a complicated story here, and not everything is quite what it seems to be. —Paul Auster

08-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#55
SeattleUte fairlds.org Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 10,665	I forgot to mention his domestic economic policy. Check on that one too, though less imortant than the judges and foreign policy for practical reasons. __________________ Interrupt all you like. We're involved in a complicated story here, and not everything is quite what it seems to be. —Paul Auster