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Eris · 04-10-2008, 06:14 PM

I haven´t seen a topic of this already, so I made one

Although I don't live in the US, I do have an opinion about the subject (just like everybody else). The outcome of these elections will have a great influence on America (duh), but on Europe and the rest of the world as well.

A lot of people in western Europe are progressive compared to America, one of our more conservative parties would be considered quite 'left' or 'democratic' in America. So it isn't a big surprise that most Europeans are rooting for Obama (my English teacher adores Obama because he imitates Martin Luther King).

I was actually hoping for Hillary to be elected, but Obama is a good second. He gives good speeches, way better than McCain.
I have one big objection against McCain, and that is Sarah Palin. Was he hoping to win the Hillary-followers' votes by choosing her as his running mate? Just because she's a woman? Who wants to take away a very important right from all women in her country? McCain is already old, and although his health is still good, this still brings a higher risk that he'll die on the job - thus making Palin president. For me that's unacceptable.

So, what's your opinion on the subject? And if you do live in the States, what are you going to vote? And why?

Snoo99 · 04-10-2008, 07:03 PM

Hm.. Will the outcome of the election affect the Anime community? Lol, And personally, I hope Obama wins. But... I don't like him much, Better than McCain... I guess...

And I am not 18 yet, So I don't really care. Not trying to sound like a retard....

Eris · 04-10-2008, 07:04 PM

Maybe less anime will be made because of bad economy or something?

So do you discuss it in school or something? My English teacher talks about it all the time (better than having 'romanticism' being explained for the third time, we've already discussed that subject in Dutch and German class)

SubZero · 04-10-2008, 07:14 PM

Greetings. I just wanted to get a reminder out there that there is already a topic on the elections, just a few topics under yours, called 2008 Election made by The Apokolypse. Its where all discussions pertaining to the elections in the US take place. Unfortunately, because of that, the thread will have to closed. Sorry.

Reminder: You may continue your discussion in the 2008 Election thread. There is hardly any difference. Cheers.

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Eris Member Stablemate of FTP-Anime Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 25 Gold: 1,188.78 Secret Stash: 0.00 Total Gold: 1,188.78 Donate Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	US Elections I haven´t seen a topic of this already, so I made one Although I don't live in the US, I do have an opinion about the subject (just like everybody else). The outcome of these elections will have a great influence on America (duh), but on Europe and the rest of the world as well. A lot of people in western Europe are progressive compared to America, one of our more conservative parties would be considered quite 'left' or 'democratic' in America. So it isn't a big surprise that most Europeans are rooting for Obama (my English teacher adores Obama because he imitates Martin Luther King). I was actually hoping for Hillary to be elected, but Obama is a good second. He gives good speeches, way better than McCain. I have one big objection against McCain, and that is Sarah Palin. Was he hoping to win the Hillary-followers' votes by choosing her as his running mate? Just because she's a woman? Who wants to take away a very important right from all women in her country? McCain is already old, and although his health is still good, this still brings a higher risk that he'll die on the job - thus making Palin president. For me that's unacceptable. So, what's your opinion on the subject? And if you do live in the States, what are you going to vote? And why? __________________

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Eris Member Stablemate of FTP-Anime Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 25 Gold: 1,188.78 Secret Stash: 0.00 Total Gold: 1,188.78 Donate Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Maybe less anime will be made because of bad economy or something? So do you discuss it in school or something? My English teacher talks about it all the time (better than having 'romanticism' being explained for the third time, we've already discussed that subject in Dutch and German class) __________________ Last edited by Eris; 04-10-2008 at 07:07 PM.

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SubZero Novice Dictator Baron of FTP-Anime Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1,213 Gold: 8,965.57 Secret Stash: 99,069.34 Total Gold: 108,034.91 Donate Thanks: 22 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Greetings. I just wanted to get a reminder out there that there is already a topic on the elections, just a few topics under yours, called 2008 Election made by The Apokolypse. Its where all discussions pertaining to the elections in the US take place. Unfortunately, because of that, the thread will have to closed. Sorry. Reminder: You may continue your discussion in the 2008 Election thread. There is hardly any difference. Cheers. __________________ Gigabyte me. "Edit by Vladimir: No advertising allowed" <---- Rich! HA! "Edit by Vladimir: Please don't double post" <---- He's serious...

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