Official 2008 US Election Thread - Last Updated 4:16 AM EST

[QUOTE="jim_shorts"]Very well done, good thread. I'm so excited for this thing I can hardly stand it. Am I the only one that hates the electoral college?Maniacc1

It's weak, I'm not a big fan. Whatever happened to the winner being decided based on who got the most votes? :|

I've always found it odd that a nation founded on the idea of democracy has such an unfair and undemocratic electoral system, really. Same in the UK.

How long does it take for the counting of votes?Zerocrossings

Whenever the polls close, the results usually start coming in within 30 minutes. It starts on the east coast of course and continues along until it ends at Alaska I believe.

How long does it take for the counting of votes?Zerocrossings

Same night as the election. If you look at the OP, it shows you the times that the individual states are expected to post their results. You often know who has won the election before all the votes are even counted.

How long does it take for the counting of votes?Zerocrossings

Depends on the state. Once polls close, some states are faster than others. Cities tend to take longer than rural areas, which is why the Republican candidate usually starts out well and then slides down as the night carries on.

New Mexico has the dubious distinction of being the most incompetent state in the union at counting votes, so don't expect final results from them anytime soon.

[QUOTE="Zerocrossings"]How long does it take for the counting of votes?GabuEx

Depends on the state. Once polls close, some states are faster than others. Cities tend to take longer than rural areas, which is why the Republican candidate usually starts out well and then slides down as the night carries on.

New Mexico has the dubious distinction of being the most incompetent state in the union at counting votes, so don't expect final results from them anytime soon.

Ha, you're so right! Here in New Mexico we finally decide the winner months later. :P

Go Americans GO!, vote for the best candidate!

I'm sure you guys know better on whos better fit to run your country, but it's hard not to care or be judgemental of the outcome when my own country is currently lending cash to yours and the crisis is affecting **** here as well

Can we maybe get an Obama/McCain poll? :) It'd be interesting to see what gamespot's final verdict is.Ninja-Hippo

That's a great idea, actually. I've added a poll to the thread.

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]Can we maybe get an Obama/McCain poll? :) It'd be interesting to see what gamespot's final verdict is.GabuEx

That's a great idea, actually. I've added a poll to the thread.

Thanks! :D Now to see if the old stereotype is true; apparently americans never tell you who they're voting for... :P

[QUOTE="GabuEx"]

[QUOTE="Ninja-Hippo"]Can we maybe get an Obama/McCain poll? :) It'd be interesting to see what gamespot's final verdict is.Ninja-Hippo

That's a great idea, actually. I've added a poll to the thread.

Thanks! :D Now to see if the old stereotype is true; apparently americans never tell you who they're voting for... :P

I don't think it's true. :P Especially not this year, nearly everyone I know has come out and said who they voted/are voting for.

Breaking:

Palin cleared of all charges.

It's too bad she had to put up with this crap when she should have been focusing on spreading McCain's message. At least she cleared this up completely so it doesn't turn up in 2012.

Breaking:

Palin cleared of all charges.

It's too bad she had to put up with this crap when she should have been focusing on spreading McCain's message. At least she cleared this up completely so it doesn't turn up in 2012.

mysterylobster

If 3/5 of people hate Palin now as VP, what makes you think she will win the presidency in 2012?

I'm voting for McCain. I realize that it is unlikely he will win, but here is to hoping.Cube_of_MooN

Yep I hope he wins too, I have so much crap going on and the last thing I need is an anti-gun communist in office with the house and senate in his favor :roll:mastershake575

What exactly is Obama going to do to you? :P

[QUOTE="mastershake575"]Yep I hope he wins too, I have so much crap going on and the last thing I need is an anti-gun communist in office with the house and senate in his favor :roll:GabuEx

What exactly is Obama going to do to you? :P

[QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I'm voting for McCain. I realize that it is unlikely he will win, but here is to hoping.mastershake575

We're scared of communists? Is it 1958?

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Cube_of_MooN"]I'm voting for McCain. I realize that it is unlikely he will win, but here is to hoping.Ninja-Hippo

We're scared of communists? Is it 1958?

Ban guns (or at least make ammo $5 a round if not ban) so when I have free time I can't shoot my guns at the range or hunt and he'll eventually remove economical status which could led to all extra money going straight to uncle sam which some of his fellow democratic senate mates are pushing right now as we speak....... All thats just a startmastershake575

Do you have your tinfoil hat on hand in case Obama wins? :P

Breaking:

Palin cleared of all charges.

It's too bad she had to put up with this crap when she should have been focusing on spreading McCain's message. At least she cleared this up completely so it doesn't turn up in 2012.

mysterylobster

I actually HOPE she runs in 2012. SHe has no way of winning unless the American people are all turned into zombies or something.

OT will get boring after the elections. Nothing to get angry about. :(helium_flash

Except the results! :D

[QUOTE="mastershake575"]Ban guns (or at least make ammo $5 a round if not ban) so when I have free time I can't shoot my guns at the range or hunt and he'll eventually remove economical status which could led to all extra money going straight to uncle sam which some of his fellow democratic senate mates are pushing right now as we speak....... All thats just a startGabuEx

Do you have your tinfoil hat on hand in case Obama wins? :P

I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. Chargeagles1

Watching SNL's Presidential Bash, and just wondered.

Whatever happened to Obama Girl? :lol:

[QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. mastershake575

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. mastershake575

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

Sorry, that was mostly in reference to your gun statement. Quoted the wrong thing.

[QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. mastershake575

That is not communism, and second of all taxing the poor and lowering the taxes of the rich is much more logical isn't it :roll:

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. Chargeagles1

That is not communism, and second of all taxing the poor and lowering the taxes of the rich is much more logical isn't it :roll:

Everyone in this thread has been ignoring a very important issue.

Barack Obama's name.

No, not his middle name, but his first name. Particularly, the spelling of his first name. All throughout this crapshoot of an election have I seen voters, Liberal and Conservative alike, spell it "Barrack."

No more.

This is a barrack:

A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

You sleep in a barrack. A barrack is not running for president.

This is a Barack:

Pronounced "BUH-ruhtsk", is a type of Hungarian brandy (Pálinka) made of (or flavored with) apricots.

You drink a Barack. While this particular booze is refreshing and could make a damn fine president of America, it is unfortunately unable to run a campaign, due to being a native of Hungary.

This is another Barack:

The junior United States Senator from Illinois and presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 United States presidential election.

You vote for this Barack. This is the one you guys are talking about. "B-A-R-A-C-K." Barack Obama.

Everyone in this thread has been ignoring a very important issue.

Barack Obama's name.

No, not his middle name, but his first name. Particularly, the spelling of his first name. All throughout this crapshoot of an election have I seen voters, Liberal and Conservative alike, spell it "Barrack."

No more.

This is a barrack:

A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

You sleep in a barrack. A barrack is not running for president.

This is a Barack:

Pronounced "BUH-ruhtsk", is a type of Hungarian brandy (Pálinka) made of (or flavored with) apricots.

You drink a Barack. While this particular booze is refreshing and could make a damn fine president of America, it is unfortunately unable to run a campaign, due to being a native of Hungary.

This is another Barack:

The junior United States Senator from Illinois and presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 United States presidential election.

You vote for this Barack. This is the one you guys are talking about. "B-A-R-A-C-K." Barack Obama.

Theokhoth

I applaud you Theo, too many people spell his name wrong. :P

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. Maniacc1

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

Sorry, that was mostly in reference to your gun statement. Quoted the wrong thing.

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. mastershake575

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

Sorry, that was mostly in reference to your gun statement. Quoted the wrong thing.

There's this one too.

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. Maniacc1

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

Sorry, that was mostly in reference to your gun statement. Quoted the wrong thing.

There's this one too.

[QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"]I can't believe that the reason why people are not voting for Obama, is because they think he is a socialist and a communist. Ignorance is full abundance. mastershake575

There's a great website called factcheck.org, you should check it out sometime. ;)

Sorry, that was mostly in reference to your gun statement. Quoted the wrong thing.

There's this one too.

I still have a hard time believing Obama or his administraion will strip you of your guns.

Finally this election has come to an end. omfg_its_dally

Everyone in this thread has been ignoring a very important issue.

Barack Obama's name.

No, not his middle name, but his first name. Particularly, the spelling of his first name. All throughout this crapshoot of an election have I seen voters, Liberal and Conservative alike, spell it "Barrack."

No more.

This is a barrack:

A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

You sleep in a barrack. A barrack is not running for president.

This is a Barack:

Pronounced "BUH-ruhtsk", is a type of Hungarian brandy (Pálinka) made of (or flavored with) apricots.

You drink a Barack. While this particular booze is refreshing and could make a damn fine president of America, it is unfortunately unable to run a campaign, due to being a native of Hungary.

This is another Barack:

The junior United States Senator from Illinois and presidential nominee of the Democratic Party in the 2008 United States presidential election.

You vote for this Barack. This is the one you guys are talking about. "B-A-R-A-C-K." Barack Obama.

Theokhoth

Bubububu what if i don't want to vote for the Barack?

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"][QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Maniacc1"]

[QUOTE="mastershake575"][QUOTE="Chargeagles1"] Maniacc1

I still have a hard time believing Obama or his administraion will strip you of your guns.

Bubububu what if i don't want to vote for the Barack?

xMOBSTER23x

Then you vote for the other Barack.:x

Or the barrack. It's a free country (for now. . .).

[QUOTE="xMOBSTER23x"]

Bubububu what if i don't want to vote for the Barack?

Theokhoth

Then you vote for the other Barack.:x

Or the barrack. It's a free country (for now. . .).

Bubububu what if I don't want to vote for the other Barack either? Or the barrack?