2010 midterm predictions

[nick1985]

I think Republicans torpedoed their chances of taking the senate by nominating O'Donnel.

You are probably right, but for some reason I still think they have a shot at getting 10

 

[nick1985]

Idiots like you fail to learn from history, will have to repeat it and learn it the hard way.

People think the exact same thing about you. Weird how that works, isnt it?

 

[theeedude]

You are probably right, but for some reason I still think they have a shot at getting 10

Even if they do, I don't think Joe Biden is going to give his tie breaker to McConnel

 

[theeedude]

People think the exact same thing about you. Weird how that works, isnt it?

Idiots think that about me, it's not weird at all, idiots think all sort of stupid things, like that GOP can govern, etc.

 

[nick1985]

Even if they do, I don't think Joe Biden is going to give his tie breaker to McConnel

There will be no tie if the GOP gets 10 seats.

 

[Amused]

Idiots think that about me, it's not weird at all, idiots think all sort of stupid things, like that GOP can govern, etc.

And you're an idiot for thinking the dems can do any better.

In fact, the biggest idiots on the forum are the one's who pick one of the two parties and argue for it as if one were better than the other.

Congrats.

 

[theeedude]

And you're an idiot for thinking the dems can do any better.

In fact, the biggest idiots on the forum are the one's who pick one of the two parties and argue for it as if one were better than the other.

Congrats.

You can't do any worse than Republicans.

 

[zsdersw]

You've got your reproductive and sexual freedoms. Those aren't going anywhere.

I wouldn't be so sure about that.

But lately, one side has been winning... and it ain't the rightwing authoritarians.

Eh, I think the right-wing authoritarians got plenty with the Patriot Act.

The basic problem with our two political parties is that they both have authoritarian extremes, and they ignore those extremes only when campaigning. The extremes rear their heads when governing.

 

[BoberFett]

Idiots like you fail to learn from history, will have to repeat it and learn it the hard way.

You mean they way we've been repeating it by voting for Democrats and Republicans for the last 5 decades? Yeah, you'd think you idiots would learn by now. Neither major party has any interest in fixing anything, they like their power the way it is.

 

[theeedude]

You mean they way we've been repeating it by voting for Democrats and Republicans for the last 5 decades? Yeah, you'd think you idiots would learn by now. Neither major party has any interest in fixing anything, they like their power the way it is.

If that was the case, Dems would have voted against Obamacare and held on to their power.

 

[BoberFett]

If that was the case, Dems would have voted against Obamacare and held on to their power.

You idiot, Obamacare gave the government more power. The Democrats just put the health insurance industry in their pocket.

The fact that you haven't grasped that makes you look like a bigger idiot than I ever thought you were.

 

[Amused]

I wouldn't be so sure about that.



Eh, I think the right-wing authoritarians got plenty with the Patriot Act.

The basic problem with our two political parties is that they both have authoritarian extremes, and they ignore those extremes only when campaigning. The extremes rear their heads when governing.

The left wing got plenty with the Patriot Act as well. In fact, they had the majority for two years and did nothing to repeal it. In even more fact, they made warrant-less taps and searches BROADER.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/us/27wiretap.html

Make no mistake, the left is NOT the champion of your rights and freedoms. Not by a long shot. They pander to the gay and choice demographics while whittling away just about every other right and freedom.

There is nothing "liberal" about the modern American Leftwing. Not one damn thing. *I* am liberal and I oppose just about everything they stand for EXCEPT those two pandering points.

 

[bamacre]

if that was the case, dems would have voted against obamacare and held on to their power.

lol!

 

[theeedude]

You idiot, Obamacare gave the government more power. The Democrats just put the health insurance industry in their pocket.

The fact that you haven't grasped that makes you look like a bigger idiot than I ever thought you were.

The Democrats are getting voted out of power. Just because the government got more power, doesn't mean the Democrats did, as you claimed.
So aside from googling for a pic, you really couldn't muster sufficient intellect to make a proper response. As is expected.

 

[zsdersw]

The left wing got plenty with the Patriot Act as well. In fact, they had the majority for two years and did nothing to repeal it. In even more fact, they made warrant-less taps and searches BROADER.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/27/us/27wiretap.html

Oh yeah, I know they didn't do anything to repeal it which is a function of what I said about the authoritarian extremes of both parties coming into power when governing while being ignored while campaigning.

Make no mistake, the left is NOT the champion of your rights and freedoms. Not by a long shot. They pander to the gay and choice demographics while whittling away just about every other right and freedom.

I know. The right panders to my concerns about taxes, spending, and regulation while trying to whittle away just about every other right and freedom.

 

[BoberFett]

The Democrats are getting voted out of power. Just because the government got more power, doesn't mean the Democrats did, as you claimed.
So aside from googling for a pic, you really couldn't muster sufficient intellect to make a proper response. As is expected.

Democrats and Republicans don't mind losing power to each other, they know they'll get it back in a few years. What they don't want is to lose power to the voter.

You truly don't understand politics, do you? Go back to playing with your wooden blocks. The adults are talking.

 

[Amused]

Oh yeah, I know they didn't do anything to repeal it which is a function of what I said about the authoritarian extremes of both parties coming into power when governing while being ignored while campaigning.



I know. The right panders to my concerns about taxes, spending, and regulation while trying to whittle away just about every other right and freedom.

Agreed. But then, the right doesn't even lower spending. So damn it all to hell.

At least the religious right has failed in every aspect. There is that. Unlike the authoritarian left, which is succeeding more than failing.

While I hate both parties equally, the left's successes scare me more.

 

[Amused]

Democrats and Republicans don't mind losing power to each other, they know they'll get it back in a few years. What they don't want is to lose power to the voter.

You truly don't understand politics, do you? Go back to playing with your wooden blocks. The adults are talking.

Yep. As long as there are partisans, the dems and pubs will have a lock on power. He doesn't even know he's part of the problem.

Maybe one day Americans will wake up and start electing individuals, and not parties.

 

[spidey07]

Yep. As long as there are partisans, the dems and pubs will have a lock on power. He doesn't even know he's part of the problem.

Maybe one day Americans will wake up and start electing individuals, and not parties.

It's a two party system. That's why Rand Paul ran (and won handily much to the dislike of RNC) in the republican primary. You get the individuals in the primaries, then hope to elect them in the general.

It's a two party system, don't throw your vote away.

 

[theeedude]

Democrats and Republicans don't mind losing power to each other, they know they'll get it back in a few years. What they don't want is to lose power to the voter.

You truly don't understand politics, do you? Go back to playing with your wooden blocks. The adults are talking.

Yeah, that's why they are spending hundreds of millions trying to not lose power to each other. Funny thing is not only did you buy into that crap, but you think you are an adult for doing so.

 

[Fern]

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I'm going to go for a Republican gain of 8 or 9 in the Senate and a gain upwards of 65 in the House. I expect the Repubs will also gain another 7 governorships.

That sounds reasonable.

Sounds about like what the more 'average type' analysts are predicting.

I think the Repubs taking control of the House is the most important aspect, but taking over governorships is also key for 2012. Even if the repubs did take over the Senate, I'd place it 3rd in importance.

Fern

 

[shira]

Senate R +8
House R + 60

This. Basically what 538.com predicts.

http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/author/nate-silver/

 

[Fern]

Republican gains..

Senate 5
House 37

I don't believe I've heard even Dem-favoring analysts project numbers that low.

Fern

 

[nageov3t]

That sounds reasonable.

Sounds about like what the more 'average type' analyists are predicting.

I think the Repubs taking control of the House is the most important aspect, but taking over governorships is also key for 2012. Even if the repubs did over the Senate, I'd place 3rd in importance.

Fern

I was kinda surprised at Obama's refusal to endorse the Democratic candidate for Governor in Rhode Island... with the 2010 census, the Governors are going to have a lot of dedrawing power before 2012.

 

[BoberFett]

Yeah, that's why they are spending hundreds of millions trying to not lose power to each other.

Wow. The failure train continues. Clearly you're not familiar with the phrase "It takes money to make money."

The wealthy play the Democrats and Republicans because either way they win. The only way they lose is if they don't play the game.