I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 Alaska)

by Reaper0Bot0, Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:05:54 PM EST

My presence lingers.  I continue to post in a much diminished capacity.  My break seems to have cooled my nerves.  I will try to be a little more level-headed.  As such....

I ain't concerned.  Tracking polls aren't without any meaning at all, of course, but they are useful really only for measuring trends if you take a broad enough perspective.  Gallup just released a new non-tracking poll.

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http://www.gallup.com/poll/109435/Support-ThirdParty-Candidates-Appears-Limited-Thus-Far.aspx

There will be outliers, folks.  Barack Obama will have the occasional bad week and John McCain will have the occasional good week.  It happens.

Keep it in perspective.  Keep working hard.  We are winning, but we haven't won yet.

But again, I ain't concerned.

John McCain should be concerned, however. A poll of Alaska just came out. Obama 45, McCain 40, Barr 2. http://www.pollster.com/blogs/poll_hays_alaska_867.php. Wowza.




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Tips? (2.00 / 10)

For keeping a level-head?  For realizing that bad polls make for bad narratives.


by Reaper0Bot0 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:06:26 PM EST

Re: Tips? (2.00 / 2)

My only concern is Democrat's penchant for complacency.

So, ahem,  my concern is for our lack of concern.

Unfortunatly as you know, the "Concern" that is so infamous on MYDD is the kind whose goal is to weaken our candidates and our party.

My concern's goal is to strengthen unity and resolve.

I worry us lazy "I'd Rather Be Blogging" bumper sticker democrats might sit out the 2008 elections, or we might skip out of the first 2009 DC War protest.


by DemsLandslide2008 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:13:15 PM EST
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I'm not used to complacency. (none / 0)

I'm more used to the Democratic permanent state of panic and despair.  It's a welcome relief.  

And not how many are panicking and despairing over the state of complacency.  Every silver lining has its dark cloud, I guess.


by Dumbo on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:51:41 PM EST
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Re: I'm not used to complacency. (2.00 / 1)

Being a Democrat is like being a Cubs fan.


by Bush Bites on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:04:36 PM EST
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Re: I'm not used to complacency. (none / 0)

Boy, ain't that the truth.


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:13:26 PM EST
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I don't think so. (2.00 / 2)

Do Cubs fans sit there and say, "See, I tolja so!" everytime the Yankees get a man on base in the first inning?  Now that would be comparable.

And when the Cubs get a man on base in the first inning, and somebody cheers, do other fans stand up and berate him, saying, "Your irrational enthusiasm is going to make the Cubs lose!"  That would be comparable.


by Dumbo on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:28:24 PM EST
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Re: I don't think so. (none / 0)

you may be thinking of Whitesox fans wearing Cubs hats


by KLRinLA on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:53:10 PM EST
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Re: I don't think so. (none / 0)

I agree.
Everytime somebody tries to be positive on the liberal blogosphere, the cold water brigade is out in full force.
by spirowasright on Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 01:35:45 AM EST
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Re: I'm not used to complacency. (none / 0)

You can always gfo over to DU. NObody's complacnet over there/
They've all got their tinfoil hats on, but nobody's complacent.
by spirowasright on Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 12:44:09 AM EST
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Re: Tips? (none / 0)

The only thing we have to fear is the lack of fear itself.

Or something.

Heh  :)


by randomscientist on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 10:32:55 PM EST
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Big tips :) (none / 0)

For having a level-head and coming back.  

I shouldn't have been so tough on you.  I actually got criticized while you were gone for recommending divisive diaries.  


by Dumbo on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:50:00 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38) (2.00 / 2)

This is truly great news for McCain.


by rfahey22 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:12:33 PM EST

Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38) (2.00 / 1)

Yea, the poor fella looks really tired.

Im not playing, I half expect him one day to quit the campaign.
I honestly don't think he really wants to be President.

Take into consideration his parallels with John Edwards:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/cenk-uygur /why-doesnt-john-mccains-a_b_117811.html

I almost now think he ran for office like Edwards, just for the sake of running.

I don't think Edwards was serious about winning (narcisim is no excuse, unless you are insane) and neither was McCain.


by DemsLandslide2008 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:16:40 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38) (none / 0)

McCain wants it now because he feels like he was cheated out of it in 2000.

It's not much of a reason, really, but it's all that he's got.

I tend to doubt he does much soul searching anyway.


by Bush Bites on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:06:39 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38) (none / 0)

Just listen to him talk about Iraq. McCain's Iraq position basically boils down to "I don't know what I'm going to do, but you can be sure that it won't be what Obama wants to do!"


by Angry White Democrat on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:37:23 PM EST
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But, but, but... (2.00 / 4)

...eh, I got nothin'.

Rec'd for chillin' the eff out.

(Good to see ya again Reaper!)


I'm as strong as a bull moose, and you can use me to the limit. - Teddy Roosevelt
by fogiv on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:12:55 PM EST

Damn Straight Reap n/t (2.00 / 3)


The future is unwritten
by Strummerson on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:13:23 PM EST

Obama/Jindhal is the ticket to close that gap! (2.00 / 1)

How does Bobby Jindahl poll up there in Alaska?

I think the McCain camp should send him on a non-stop bus tour up there, after he gets the VP nod.


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:25:10 PM EST

Re: Obama/Jindhal is the ticket to close that gap! (none / 0)

I'll give lil bobby some credit.

His crazy religious angle is not all show, I think this guy might be for real crazy.

As VP pick, He kind of reminds me of Dan Quayle, dont ask why he just does.

Maybe the parallel of a VP admitting to not being able to spell words or a VP admitting he is a trained exorcist.....


by DemsLandslide2008 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:30:59 PM EST
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Re: Obama/Jindhal is the (2.00 / 0)

It's funny.  I actually a little fond of Bobby Jindal.  I think he'd be a disaster on the ticket, but as Republicans go, frankly, he's all right.  Sure, he's "for real crazy" but in a way I can sort of admire.  Why just bitch about demons when you can do something about them?


by Reaper0Bot0 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:33:59 PM EST
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Re: Obama/Jindhal is the (2.00 / 1)

Well, he could perform an exorcism on Cheney, but, how would you know who was possessed by whom, Satan or Dick?


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:38:41 PM EST
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Re: Obama/Jindhal is the (none / 0)

Jesus Christ (no pun intended) you guys make laugh just when i need it.

Reaper: Im not sure where your sarcasm blends from reality, but yeah sure I get it.
I have the same affinity for Mike Huckabee, sure he let rapist go because their victim was clinton's niece, but hey he pushes conservatism with a warm smile and can pull off assassination jokes.

WashSB: Man if Jindall can really see Deamons, Im sure he would start running when Cheney came in the room.


by DemsLandslide2008 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:54:05 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (2.00 / 2)

Hey Reaper,

Thanks for the level head...and for the recognition that we need to keep our heads down, and pulling forward.

Phantom Rec'd


by snark adam excuse on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:50:13 PM EST

Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 A (2.00 / 2)

If I possessed my ability to rec I would rec you. Instead, I shall name my first-born son Reaper0Bot0. It'll make kindergarten unpleasant, but them's the breaks.


by Cincinnatus on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 06:56:09 PM EST

Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 A (2.00 / 2)

Taking attendance should be very interesting:

"Kelsey?"

Here!

"Sophie"

Here!

"Max?"

Here!

"Reaper0bot0?"

"Screw that facist George Bush the third, we need to impeach that SOB!"


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:18:19 PM EST
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Going to get even better int he next 4 weeks. (2.00 / 1)

RNC convention is shaping up to be pretty meh and held in hostile territory. DNC convention seems to be on track to be seem busting big, if people will chill about the Clinton roll call, things should be a big party with lots of enthusiasm. Early Sept I bet we'll have at least one poll with O up +10.


by notedgeways on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:24:00 PM EST

Re: Going to get even better int he next 4 weeks. (2.00 / 2)

The only folks who seem freaked about the Clinton Role Call vote are the NoQuarter loonies, who think it is some conspiracy to stop the hundreds of Supers who are poised to defect....

But, I disagree on your poll estimate. The MSM is invested ONLY in keeping eyeballs on their pundit-fest, they will keep it close by giving McCain a free ride that makes Ron Reagan look like he was attacked on a daily basis.

And, of course, if Obama so much as drops a bottle and misses the recycling bin, they will say he's losing it, it's all coming apart.

But, screw the polls, screw the pundits, just keep sending Axelrod money, so he can build those GOTV and registration teams. Wars are won on the ground, fund those footsoldiers, and we win.

Obama will do it, it's just a matter of how big.


On Nov 4th, Barack Obama officially ends the Southern Strategy....
by WashStateBlue on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 07:33:53 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 A (none / 0)

Reaper! So glad to see you! Welcome back. Please stick around.

Oh my god, if Jindal gets the Repub VP nod I will laugh my ass off for the next four months...


by wasder on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 08:08:01 PM EST

Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 A (none / 0)

If Jindal or any other minority gets the vp nom for the GOP than I will get over my rage of the Penn family stealing over 7 million from Democrats and injecting bigotry into our primaries.

At that point, I think I might be ready to call myself an independent.

Is it possible to ever have campaign teams made of patriots?

Is that too hard?   And I dont mean patriotism in the bullshit made up GWB version, Im talking the real deal.


by DemsLandslide2008 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 08:23:42 PM EST
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Re: I Ain't Concerned (O45-M38 National, O45-M40 A (none / 0)

Me thinks me don't understand your comment.


by wasder on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 11:23:01 PM EST
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Re:Understanding criticism (2.00 / 1)

My concern is not just winning, but by how much because that affects the narrative after he wins. As I said else where the difference between a squeaker and a landslide is my concern. Complacency within this dynamic doesn't equal a lose per se, but it does mean a lost chance to further push for a map changing election.


by bruh3 on Tue Aug 12, 2008 at 09:05:59 PM EST

McCain is a big downer (none / 0)

It's hard to believe that he decided to run negative ads on the Olympic coverage.  Between him and Russia, there aren't much in the way of warm fuzzies this Olympic season.

At least Phelps is kicking ass...

Anyway, I'm not worried so much as burned out.  I don't blame Obama for going on vacation.  Besides, when he doesn't have an active opponent, McCain's kinda comical.


The pebbles have voted and the avalanche has begun.

President-Elect "That One"

by Dracomicron on Wed Aug 13, 2008 at 09:40:45 AM EST


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