Mock the vote?

Heineken Helen

I've read a couple of people here saying they're seriously considering voting for Stephen Colbert if he does indeed run, simply because of the fact that he's making a mockery of the entire election.

Is this really the way to do it? I've been shouted down in the past for saying I would consider spoiling my vote and yet to vote for a non candidate is pretty much the same... with one BIG problem... he could win! :eek: and then you're stuck with a mockery of a government who actually ADMIT to being a mockery of a government . Actually I'm starting to like the idea.

Abuskedti

Heineken Helen wrote:

I've read a couple of people here saying they're seriously considering voting for Stephen Colbert if he does indeed run, simply because of the fact that he's making a mockery of the entire election.

Is this really the way to do it? I've been shouted down in the past for saying I would consider spoiling my vote and yet to vote for a non candidate is pretty much the same... with one BIG problem... he could win! :eek: and then you're stuck with a mockery of a government who actually ADMIT to being a mockery of a government . Actually I'm starting to like the idea.

He couldn't win silly. This country is run by serious Christians. They own the elections. Ours is a country ruled by religion - and well pride ourselves on the pretense that we are free from religious rule.

No other group is big enough to rally and win back this kingdom. Not the apathetic, or those with a sence of humor - or those with ability - or intelligence or common sence

In a democracy - in America - Christianity rules. And will continue to rule until they are exposed.

Heineken Helen

Abuskedti wrote:

He couldn't win silly. This country is run by serious Christians. They own the elections. Ours is a country ruled by religion - and well pride ourselves on the pretense that we are free from religious rule.

No other group is big enough to rally and win back this kingdom. Not the apathetic, or those with a sence of humor - or those with ability - or intelligence or common sence

In a democracy - in America - Christianity rules. And will continue to rule until they are exposed.

actually, if he decided to run, I'd almost put money on him.

Ever hear the phrase 'only in America'?

dunkman

Heineken Helen wrote:

Ever hear the phrase 'only in America'?

yep, but its normally preceded by the question "where in the world do all those giant fat people you see on TV and who have to use hot air balloons for underpants live?"

Heineken Helen

I mean in the past we've had a former eurovision winner and a turkey puppet run for presidency and I think they polled quite well

Hmm... maybe I'll run for the next one

Julien

Heineken Helen wrote:

I mean in the past we've had a former eurovision winner and a turkey puppet run for presidency and I think they polled quite well

and they have Terminator in California...

dunkman

Julien wrote:

and they have Terminator in California...

and Clinton was the Sperminator... or maybe still is.. i dont know, all i do know though is that he has some good tasting Cigars... yes sirreee

Julien

dunkman wrote:

and Clinton was the Sperminator

indeed...

Cosmo

Heineken Helen wrote:

I've read a couple of people here saying they're seriously considering voting for Stephen Colbert if he does indeed run, simply because of the fact that he's making a mockery of the entire election.

Is this really the way to do it? I've been shouted down in the past for saying I would consider spoiling my vote and yet to vote for a non candidate is pretty much the same... with one BIG problem... he could win! :eek: and then you're stuck with a mockery of a government who actually ADMIT to being a mockery of a government . Actually I'm starting to like the idea.

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I am serious. I am seriously thinking about writing Stephen Colbert in as a write in Candidate for President... here's why.
For the FIRST Time in my life... I will be able to vote for someone who means something, rather than the lesser of 2 evils. You may say that I had that chance in 2000 with Nader... which I would disagree with. The stakes were too high in 2000 (and 2004) to toss my vote out as protest. But, this election... the choice is not the lesser of two evils.. it's equal. You eat shit or you eat shit this time. Well, I'm thinking of saying, 'Fuck it' and eating cake, instead.
The Democrats aren't going to save anyone... and the Republicans have their heads so far up their asses looking for the Second Coming of Ronald Reagan that they are basically worthless. and anyone who believes in salvation coming from the Democrats or Republicans is just fucking delusional. Bush has lead us on this slippery slope and we have already lost our footing and are sliding into the abyss... why not just sit back and enjoy the ride?
Face it kiddies.. our political process is a fucking JOKE. There are lying ass clowns up on our T.V. screens and the only honest one in the bunch is Colbert... he is a clown.... and admits it. The rest of them think they are fooling us. and if you believe them... who is the fool?

mammasan

If Ron Paul does not win the Republican Primary I will definitely be supporting Colbert. Like Cosmo said he is the most honest one out there and by that point we will already be assured of having the second to worst president behind Bush so why not have some fun while we can.

my2hands

Cosmo wrote:

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I am serious. I am seriously thinking about writing Stephen Colbert in as a write in Candidate for President... here's why.
For the FIRST Time in my life... I will be able to vote for someone who means something, rather than the lesser of 2 evils. You may say that I had that chance in 2000 with Nader... which I would disagree with. The stakes were too high in 2000 (and 2004) to toss my vote out as protest. But, this election... the choice is not the lesser of two evils.. it's equal. You eat shit or you eat shit this time. Well, I'm thinking of saying, 'Fuck it' and eating cake, instead.
The Democrats aren't going to save anyone... and the Republicans have their heads so far up their asses looking for the Second Coming of Ronald Reagan that they are basically worthless. and anyone who believes in salvation coming from the Democrats or Republicans is just fucking delusional. Bush has lead us on this slippery slope and we have already lost our footing and are sliding into the abyss... why not just sit back and enjoy the ride?
Face it kiddies.. our political process is a fucking JOKE. There are lying ass clowns up on our T.V. screens and the only honest one in the bunch is Colbert... he is a clown.... and admits it. The rest of them think they are fooling us. and if you believe them... who is the fool?

i like it

keeponrockin

I just want to see him on ONE Republican and ONE Democrat debate. He'd make a mockery of the whole thing, like he did of Bush at the correspondants dinner.

decides2dream

can't do a much worse job, the bar has been set so low....so yea, at this point it sadly seems a concern. IF he were to actually win, who knows? personally, i don't know what i will do election day, besides actully vote for someone. WHO that will be, i just don't know yet. however, what a message it WOULD be if the mock candidate won, eh? it's sad really.....really sad.......that it's just gotten to such a point. bleh.

gue_barium

This coming election I'll probably go back to my non-voting ways.
Now before any of you say, "then you have no right to complain if you don't vote" I would like to point out that I'm not a complainer to begin with. I just like to point and laugh.

Heineken Helen

my2hands wrote:

i like it

Me too shit, I wish I had a vote now

At least he's a mock candidate who KNOWS politics... so if he DOES win by some fluke, I'm sure he'll figure something out :eek:

The turkey we had running... didn't really know anything about politics but I'm sure he had a really funny campaign song

Kann

A comic once tried to present himself to the presidential election here (in 88 I think). He started getting really good polls (like #1 or #2) and finished by resigning because of "external pressures". Appart from it being a great day for democracy when a popular candidate is pressured out of the race, no big corporation with lots of money to put in the presidential race will let Colbert run for president very long if he appears popular. And that in itself is quite sad.

Cosmo

Kann wrote:

A comic once tried to present himself to the presidential election here (in 88 I think). He started getting really good polls (like #1 or #2) and finished by resigning because of "external pressures". Appart from it being a great day for democracy when a popular candidate is pressured out of the race, no big corporation with lots of money to put in the presidential race will let Colbert run for president very long if he appears popular. And that in itself is quite sad.

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I'll tell you what's sad... American Politics. Everything about it is a fucking joke... the candidates, the campaigns, the debates, the political 'experts' on cable 'news' networks... and the voters.
Yeah, the voters who treat politics like a football game. They pick a team with a mascot... on this side, wearing Red Uniforms... the Republican Conservatives with their obese elephant mascot... and on that side... wearing the Blue Uniforms... The Democratic Liberals and their jack-ass mascot. The voters... the morons in the grandstands that automatically vote according to the (R) or the (D) next to the candidate's names. Knowing nothing about the candidate and going solely on which team thy are on. Hell, they will vote for Satan over Jesus if Satan has their letter next to his name.
The whole process is sad. And I'm sick of having to choose between shit and crap. I'm going to go with the one guy on the ballot that also thinks our whole political system is a fucking joke.

gue_barium

Anyone ever heard of the comedian Pat Paulson? He did the same thing in the '68 election, I think. Maybe even again in '72. He was hilarious. Maybe I should find a clip.

sonicreducer

maybe it'll be like the robin williams movie,...

Heineken Helen

Cosmo wrote:

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I'll tell you what's sad... American Politics. Everything about it is a fucking joke... the candidates, the campaigns, the debates, the political 'experts' on cable 'news' networks... and the voters.
Yeah, the voters who treat politics like a football game. They pick a team with a mascot... on this side, wearing Red Uniforms... the Republican Conservatives with their obese elephant mascot... and on that side... wearing the Blue Uniforms... The Democratic Liberals and their jack-ass mascot. The voters... the morons in the grandstands that automatically vote according to the (R) or the (D) next to the candidate's names. Knowing nothing about the candidate and going solely on which team thy are on. Hell, they will vote for Satan over Jesus if Satan has their letter next to his name.
The whole process is sad. And I'm sick of having to choose between shit and crap. I'm going to go with the one guy on the ballot that also thinks our whole political system is a fucking joke.

It was the same here for a long time too... people would pick a team and stick to it for life... and never tell anyone who they vote for.

I think younger people though tend to want to vote for someone genuine rather than just fall for the things they promise :(

Kel Varnsen

sonicreducer wrote:

maybe it'll be like the robin williams movie,...

I hope not, that movie sucked ass.