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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 3,073 ✭✭✭mickoneill30


    Welcome to democracy.

    Although it is a Fox forum. I'm sure the intelligent thoughtful responses get posted on other forums. Fox will just publish stuff that suits them so you take it with a huge grain of salt.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Ronan H


    Wow there's some incredible stuff written there! Pretty sad to see I have to say. I know people have strong feelings about it all but some of that stuff is ridiculous. The biggest curse if the Internet has reared it's head again: Anonymity. :mad:

    Head


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Id post the highlights but Im not sure about posting racist stuff here but some posts are totally bizarre:
    November 5th, 2008 at 12:19 am
    The liberals will remember this day of infamy. A traitor has been elected by scum.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:19 am
    I’m proud of those that voted for McCain. 48% of Americans cannot be bought or deceived.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:19 am
    blacks voted for obama because of his color.
    and the whites who voted for obama… are just stupid.
    and he’s not even black! his mum is white.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:19 am
    Save us the speech Mr. O. This election was bought and paid for complements in part of illegal campaign donations. Which I’m sure we’ll have to hear about for the next couple of years while it’s being investigated. I don’t feel proud to be an American. We elected a person for foolish reasons.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Hey, let’s all move to Mexico, Canada, or or how about Great Britain! Yeah! Lets all leave!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Actually, Sarah Palin was qualified for the position of VP and later on, President. As governor of Alaska, she is responsible for the largest military group protecting our country, on our land: the Alaska National Guard. She is more versed and knowledge of homeland threats than most other governors are.

    Those who think that Biden is better qualified? Look at his stumbling through the campaign…..
    People have just sent our once great nation to hell in a hand basket…. soon the Muslim community will be able to rise up and call a halt to our freedoms… we’ve just elected for our leader, a person who thinks that white people need to be eradicated.

    Read up on his background, folks. Prepare for a fight.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Come on….Mexico…any takers?????

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    I believe that John McCain lost because he is a man with impeccable character and in todays society being honerable and nobleness means nothing. The masses are being led around like sheep and Osama won the election with the assistance of 90 percent of the USA media.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    LOL
    One thing I forgot, and all you liberals forgot, too.
    DING DONG, the wicked witch is dead!
    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I bet Billy C. is getting his A$$ kicked tonight.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    I am ashamed at my country. How can they elect someone to be president? They are going to regret it. I bet majority of people who votes was because mostly it was a black and white issue not because what they believe in. So, America voted for a president who says that ” My daughter will never make that kind of mistake on getting pregnant so she can have an abortion.” Seriously, calling babies is a mistake what kind president did you guys elected? Geez, good luck now I will have to change my career just so I can keep my health coverage.

    Thank You to all the Dummies who voted for an president who will do nothing but destroy our world.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    So when does the American genocide begin?

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    Osama will destory US from within… GAME OVER!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    Tomorrow is “Wear black” day to mourn the death of our country and democracy. God Bless that which was America.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    Yes i agree that the stage has been set for the return of Christ. He does somewhat fit the bill for the antichrist. As to the comment left by Marcus, I am not a crazy Christian wackjob, but a Christian who has been redeemed and the real TRUTH has set me free indeed. And as far as being Lost I am found, how about you, if you were to die tonight would be able to stand in front of God and tell him why you should be let into heaven, I would. I will pray that God will open your heart and eyes, because we are all sinners lost, until we receive Jesus, not crazy wackjobs, but yes the Anti Christ might have just stepped onto the stage tonight. I will[ pray for the US and that God will not remove His hand from us yet, unless it is His will.

    God Bless the USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    IM MOVING TO MEXICO!!!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:17 am
    Because there are a lot of freaking stupid people in our great country.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am
    IN A VERY SHORT TIME…. you’re all going to wish you had George W back ! ! ! or even Jimmy Carter…

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am
    Because it is perfectly clear. In desperation, the majority of American people have lost their minds.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:16 am
    He’s tall, he’s young, he’s skinny, and he’s tan. America’s idol!!!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:15 am
    For the first time in my life I am ashamed to be an American.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:15 am
    It’s time to move to Australia!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:21 am
    Bush did not wreck our country. He did a wonderful job. How easy is it to place the blame on one man instead of looking in the mirror and seeing the truth - that this country is in trouble due to the greed of the man in the mirror. Keep in mind the fact that while Bush was President, Congress was heavily populated with Democrats!!! Duh!!!!!!!!!!!!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:20 am
    He won because the media, networks and ignorant people hid who he really is and what he truly believes in. He’s not even an American. There is absolutely no proof, or is that another lie. The election is a total scam and thank God I only have a few years to live. I’m moving to Canada. At least people are respectful there.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:20 am
    He won because he is N*****!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:20 am
    What a terrible day for America. Obama is going to turn this country into Legoland. Socialism is going to eat our children. Our economy is in a downturn just because he is running for President, not because of the last 8 years. HAIL JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY!!!! OBAMA IS FILTH. FILTH OF THE BLACKEST KIND. I am going to go jump off a bridge and end my miserable life. Rapists and homosexuals are about to walk the streets, and I do not wish to stick around when that happens.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:19 am
    You are not WORTHY enough to join me in praising the GLORIOUS Megatron!
    Do your praising elsewhere, we must spread the WORD of MEGATRON

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Obama won because he portrayed himself as a magician of change…kind of like Hitler did. He fooled a lot of people. Your life will not be better, people! He does not have a magic wand and he is not a deity.
    Change is only brought about a an entire country of people working, not an entire group of people thinking one man can change the world….for the better?
    I do trust that our congress, democratic and Republican won’t let him do too much damage!
    Sadly those he will disappoint the most will be those who voted for him. The rest of us will be prepared!

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    VOTER FRAUD PLUS PEOPLE ARE STUPID. WILL THEY BE BLAMING BUSH WHEN WE HAVE ANOTHER 9/11 ATTACK BECAUSE WE NOW HAVE THE LOVER OF ALL ANTI AMERICAN COUNTRIES IN OFFICE? WILL EVERYONE SAY HOW GREAT obama IS WHEN HE RAISES EVERYONES TAXES AND NOT JUST THE RICH? OR WHEN WE HAVE THE obama SS SQUAD RUNNING AROUND AND YOU GET ARRESTED FOR NOT SAYING GOOD THINGS ABOUT HIM. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY WHOLE LIFE AND “MY ADULT LIFE” I’M NOT PROUD OF AMERICA. WE HAVE SHOWN OTHER COUNTRIES HOW COMPLETELY STUPID MOST OF AMERICA IS.

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    That’s great, a Partial Abortion Baby murder.. and a Gay supporter for President. What’s this world coming to?

    November 5th, 2008 at 12:18 am
    Osama won because he is a MASTER at the art of “deflection”. He NEVER answered anything with a straight answer! And how many people did he through under the bus? “Oh, they weren’t like that when *I* knew them!”

    And you stupid people actually BELIEVED him????????
    Well, I will continue to cling to my guns and my God, because HE is the only way OUT of this mess that Osama will put us into!

    WAKE UP, America! Before his Civilian Police Force take away ALL of our rights!!

    Again if the mods have any problems with this post feel free to delete it.


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Wow, just wow.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    Not really depressing at all. Some people cannot see why their candidate lost,beyond finding any excuse that will justify it. In the uniqueness of this election the race card is a pretty obvious one. Almost 50% did not vote for Obama and over 20 states did not choose him as President elect. But he will be their President as well.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,180 ✭✭✭Mena


    Some twat wrote:
    Why is it that radical Islamist Terrorists and Europeans and Russians and Chinese, etc. have so much in common when it comes to whom they want to see as the next U.S. President?

    lol? What am I missing here? :confused:


  • Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 8,950 Mod ✭✭✭✭mewso


    My favorite:-
    I am ashamed at my country. How can they elect someone to be president?


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,634 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    is_that_so wrote: »
    Not really depressing at all. Some people cannot see why their candidate lost,beyond finding any excuse that will justify it. In the uniqueness of this election the race card is a pretty obvious one. Almost 50% did not vote for Obama and over 20 states did not choose him as President elect. But he will be their President as well.

    It is depressing, it is pathetic some of the slanderous nonsense there.
    Almost 50% = less the half
    20 states = less than half

    correct me if I'm wrong but that seems like for once the system in america has ticket every box,
    Popular Vote,
    Most electorals,
    most states,
    most representitives (almost a "super" majority)

    etc. etc.

    people saying that Obama wants to eradicate all white people and to prepare to fight, red neck hicks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,814 ✭✭✭Charlie


    Why is this suprising? You get sore losers in all aspects of life.

    Don't think that had John McCain been elected that similar stuff would have been posted on Democratic forums.


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    mayordenis wrote: »
    It is depressing, it is pathetic some of the slanderous nonsense there.
    Almost 50% = less the half
    20 states = less than half

    correct me if I'm wrong but that seems like for once the system in america has ticket every box,
    Popular Vote,
    Most electorals,
    most states,
    most representitives (almost a "super" majority)

    etc. etc.

    people saying that Obama wants to eradicate all white people and to prepare to fight, red neck hicks.

    I think you've missed my point. He still has to be President to them as well. And in as much as you've exercised a right to pick me up on my comments they are also fully entitled to say what they think, however disturbing that may appear to others. On that basis I don't find it either depressing or surprising but I'd say there's a challenge there for President elect Obama.
    An election is not a football match. It affects the next four years of all Americans' lives and by the look of that some of them don't welcome it.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    The anti-christ- god these people are nut jobs.

    Still though- it's Fox- what do you expect.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    Why is this suprising? You get sore losers in all aspects of life.

    Sure

    It is the level and content of it that is depressing to me.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21,264 ✭✭✭✭Hobbes


    Some serious venting on there. In fairness a lot of it you could change Obama for Bush and change the date to 4 years ago.

    Thought this one was funny though.
    While your post was both excellent, well-timed, and well-written, I would urge the other users of this site to keep posting their whiney, anti-christ laden rhetoric so that I can make a mohito out of sweet republican tears.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,634 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    is_that_so wrote: »
    I think you've missed my point. He still has to be President to them as well. And in as much as you've exercised a right to pick me up on my comments they are also fully entitled to say what they think, however disturbing that may appear to others. On that basis I don't find it either depressing or surprising but I'd say there's a challenge there for President elect Obama.
    An election is not a football match. It affects the next four years of all Americans' lives and by the look of that some of them don't welcome it.

    If you live in a country where a leader(leadership) is elected by the population as a whole, I don't find it acceptable to start ranting off all this bigotted drivel.
    I didn't miss your point I just find your point lacking.

    i'm not surprised though never said I was - just that it is depressing and utterly unacceptable.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭seanknowsall


    People are entitled to their opinions about Obama. Just because he is HALF African American doesnt mean we have to all be accepting and pleased with his election. It amazes me how much **** was written about George Bush... I no fan of his but using him as an example.... yet if someone dares say anything negative about Obama the race card is held up....


  • Registered Users Posts: 32,136 ✭✭✭✭is_that_so


    mayordenis wrote: »
    If you live in a country where a leader(leadership) is elected by the population as a whole, I don't find it acceptable to start ranting off all this bigotted drivel.

    In an ideal world I'd agree but we can't force people to do the "right thing" just because what they say is obviously unpleasant. They have their reasons for that thinking, illogical and inappropriate as they may seem.
    mayordenis wrote: »
    I didn't miss your point I just find your point lacking.

    Lacking in what exactly?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,185 ✭✭✭asdasd


    for once the system in america has ticket every box,
    Popular Vote,
    Most electorals,
    most states,
    most representitives (almost a "super" majority)

    I think Reagan swept the US - i.e. 100% of the electoral college ( and 60% of the vote).

    That certainly didnt mean that he was universally approved. There were areas of New York where he probably got 0%.

    The problem for the US is very severe. People in Oaklahoma vote 67% for McCain - despite a clearly disasterous Republican presidency - in California it was 67% Obama.

    that is two countries, talking past each other.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    People are entitled to their opinions about Obama. Just because he is HALF African American doesnt mean we have to all be accepting and pleased with his election. It amazes me how much **** was written about George Bush... I no fan of his but using him as an example.... yet if someone dares say anything negative about Obama the race card is held up....

    Have you seen the out and out racist comments left on that forum?


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    Well, if you look at it in a glass-is-half-full way, remember that these people have been running the US for decades and now they are effectively without representation.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭Benedict XVI


    Why is this suprising? You get sore losers in all aspects of life.

    Don't think that had John McCain been elected that similar stuff would have been posted on Democratic forums.

    Exactly,

    You would have even had all sorts of crazy stuff on this board had McCain won.

    Why are people so upset about what is posted on a Internet board, most of the people here wanted an Obama win and got their wish but are still pre-occupied and upset by what some whack jobs are posting on a Internet board.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭kmick


    One should never be depressed about Fox - people born with anencephaly should have a forum too.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,185 ✭✭✭asdasd


    Have you seen the out and out racist comments left on that forum?

    and the anti-redneck comments posted here.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭mumhaabu


    asdasd wrote: »
    I think Reagan swept the US - i.e. 100% of the electoral college ( and 60% of the vote).

    That certainly didnt mean that he was universally approved. There were areas of New York where he probably got 0%.

    The problem for the US is very severe. People in Oaklahoma vote 67% for McCain - despite a clearly disasterous Republican presidency - in California it was 67% Obama.

    that is two countries, talking past each other.

    And so begins the dissolution of the United States, the Confederacy and the South will rise again, California would probably have broke away had McCain won so populated with myopic liberals it is.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    mumhaabu wrote: »
    And so begins the dissolution of the United States, the Confederacy and the South will rise again, California would probably have broke away had McCain won so populated with myopic liberals it is.

    If you had any tiny bit of humility, humanity, sense, or patriotism, you would heed the calls for unity made by both McCain and Obama (which have been one of the most important and noble aspects of the election outcome IMO). In the event there is any further polarisation of the ideological factions in American society, it will be the fault of bitter, backward, narrow minded people who have been indoctrinated with bigotry and fear. Thankfully, these people are outnumbered and outgunned. It is crucial for the USA and the world that these wounds are healed. I feel sorry for you.


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,015 ✭✭✭Ludo


    Don't feed the troll.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,185 ✭✭✭asdasd


    In the event there is any further polarisation of the ideological factions in American society, it will be the fault of bitter, backward, narrow minded people who have been indoctrinated with bigotry and fear. Thankfully, these people are outnumbered and outgunned. It is crucial for the USA and the world that these wounds are healed. I feel sorry for you.

    I think they are out-numbered. I dont think we can say they are out-gunned.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    Ludo wrote: »
    Don't feed the troll.

    Don't worry, he aint winding anyone up today.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,790 ✭✭✭cornbb


    asdasd wrote: »
    I think they are out-numbered. I dont think we can say they are out-gunned.

    Yeah, poor choice of words there maybe ;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 22,905 ✭✭✭✭Handsome Bob


    Well at least it's blatant that these guys are quite simple. Something that is much worse however is seeing someone who is intelligent spout such garbage in a reasoned manner. Now that is depressing.


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 23,089 ✭✭✭✭rovert


    I HAVE NO PRESIDENT
    November 5th, 2008 at 6:32 am
    They say this pig is “Kennedyesque”?

    Good!

    I hope he pans out EXACTLY the way Kennedy did.

    :eek:


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