Roamin Catholic Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [img]http://kucyki.org/moon/img/1323041103.jpg[/img]
Nihil Obstat Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Everything is made better because ponies. [img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mc7wluUqiR1rokywzo1_500.png[/img]
PhuturePriest Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I'm not really upset. I saw it coming about halfway through the night. The part I'm not looking forward to is having to work with my dad tomorrow and having to hear about it all day. It was actually interesting. I was on the Google political map, and I saw Obama had 234 votes already. I knew California had 55 so I did the math and realized he was going to win, so I went downstairs to the TV and the first thing I saw was "Obama Re-elected".
OnlySunshine Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 It's really strange to me because Romney won the popular vote but Obama won the electoral vote. We really have a wacky system. I still don't understand the role of electoral college vs popular vote. Someone please explain it in laymen terms?
Anomaly Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1352264273' post='2505490'] It's really strange to me because Romney won the popular vote but Obama won the electoral vote. We really have a wacky system. I still don't understand the role of electoral college vs popular vote. Someone please explain it in laymen terms? [/quote]it groups the populace by State. States place their electorate vote accordingly. It helps ensure State issues are addressed.
PhuturePriest Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Anomaly' timestamp='1352264583' post='2505493'] it groups the populace by State. States place their electorate vote accordingly. It helps ensure State issues are addressed. [/quote] It also helps ensure the Democrats win.
kujo Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='FuturePriest387' timestamp='1352266281' post='2505509'] It also helps ensure the Democrats win. [/quote] Except for that time it didnt. When you were still pooping in diapers.
cmaD2006 Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Anomaly is right ... the electoral college system is State by State. Also all of the votes aren't in ... so by the end if it all we won't know the pop vote until later on tonight
kujo Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Oh I can't wait to dump on Republicans complaining about the electoral college over the next days if this popular vote total doesn't shift.
Lil Red Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='kujo' timestamp='1352266477' post='2505516'] Oh I can't wait to dump on Republicans complaining about the electoral college over the next days if this popular vote total doesn't shift. [/quote] don't worry, it's already started. along with people wanting to move. stupidity abounds on both sides of the aisle
PhuturePriest Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Winchester is probably weeping uncontrollably on Dick Morris' shoulder due to the huge loss Romney suffered today. That poor guy dedicated so much time in support of the Romney campaign. I would hate to see how bad he is taking this.
OnlySunshine Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='cmariadiaz' timestamp='1352266457' post='2505515'] Anomaly is right ... the electoral college system is State by State. Also all of the votes aren't in ... so by the end if it all we won't know the pop vote until later on tonight [/quote] You're right. Obama now holds both the majority in electoral votes AND popular votes.
Nihil Obstat Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 I just now realized that the way the electoral college works corresponds to the relatively greater emphasis placed on state's rights in the US, as opposed to Canada for instance, where our distribution of MPs is more or less by population (in theory). The American electoral system emphasizes state boundaries, whereas the Canadian system emphasizes population centers.
Norseman82 Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 Obama is now up in the popular vote by less than 100,000. And in Ohio, Obama's lead is only about 10,000 with only 82% of the vote in.
OnlySunshine Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 So, tell me. Is Obama's re-election definite now that he has over 270 electoral votes? Or could something still happen?
Basilisa Marie Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1352267531' post='2505527'] So, tell me. Is Obama's re-election definite now that he has over 270 electoral votes? Or could something still happen? [/quote] Technically, something could happen. Like, every other vote would have to be for Romney. But it's very, VERY unlikely. Edited November 7, 2012 by Basilisa Marie
Nihil Obstat Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1352267531' post='2505527'] So, tell me. Is Obama's re-election definite now that he has over 270 electoral votes? Or could something still happen? [/quote] Every source I have seen says it is over.
Lil'Monster Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 (edited) When I first glance at the title of this thread I thought it said "For the All the Ugliest People.." then I realized that I was wrong. Gosh my eyes are tired! Anyway I NEED a hug! I don't know what good can come out of this election and I don't understand why! But I guess I will have to be more on fire for the faith and pray a lot more than I usually do. Also Mary's Child needs a lot of hugs because it's her birthday! Hugs for everyone!!! God bless and goodnite! Going to bed for once! Edit: because I needed to Edited November 7, 2012 by Lil'Monster
OnlySunshine Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='Lil Red' timestamp='1352266990' post='2505521'] don't worry, it's already started. along with people wanting to move. stupidity abounds on both sides of the aisle [/quote] You know a lot of people talking about moving are kidding, right? Starting with me, I'd never be able to afford it and I have so much here to look forward to even though I don't like who the President is (especially that my Sisters are here). It's just an emotional reaction to a bad situation, for me.[quote name='Nihil Obstat' timestamp='1352269034' post='2505550'] Every source I have seen says it is over. [/quote] Yeah, and I'm done obsessing over it. What's done is done. I'm ready to move on.
Lil'Monster Posted November 7, 2012 Posted November 7, 2012 [quote name='MaterMisericordiae' timestamp='1352270375' post='2505568'] You know a lot of people talking about moving are kidding, right? Starting with me, I'd never be able to afford it and I have so much here to look forward to even though I don't like who the President is (especially that my Sisters are here). It's just an emotional reaction to a bad situation, for me. Yeah, and I'm done obsessing over it. What's done is done. I'm ready to move on. [/quote] I understand
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