Jazz, I see you have sized up the big picture very quickly....while to many, the abortion issue doesn't seem to be a priority right now, the Palin addition seems to underline one of my many fears about a McCain win...the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court, who will in all likelihood More...

Have very much enjoyed reading the Palin comments from the US members - my feelings concerning this person are that she is a very cleverly calculated choice of running mate to balance things against 'black' Obama - sorry but colour does come into it whether you care to admit it or not. So the More...

Oh Fiona....You have expressed what I feel is a very real dilemma for America....Yes, Obama's color is something that bothers people, and they aren't all white folks. Many are just not ready to accept a black man as being worthy/capable of being president...Its a scary world here....still! Racial More...

Well, you have my wholehearted agreement, Mamacita.

IF McCain wins how many times will we hear, "Ar! McCain you've done it again!"

none til he gets re-elected....

Question - when is Biden going to step down and let Hillary be Obama running mate. From what he said yesterday about Hillary being more qualified than he was - it makes me wonder if pressure is bing applied and Obama is having second thoughts after Palen was chosen by McCain.

Question - when is Biden going to step down and let Hillary be Obama running mate? From what he said yesterday about Hillary being more qualified than he was - it makes me wonder if pressure is bing applied and Obama is having second thoughts after Palen was chosen by McCain.

You'll find out for sure in November, Eve!

HI Eve...Biden often says some dumb things....but I don't think he meant it the way it came out...simply that she may have been a better choice in the face of Palin's selection. A gender match perhaps...but none the less, Hillary would have been great if she had not been married to Bill, a former More...

Evrybody sneezes when America catches a cold!!!
We managed with a lil bit of irritation,(causing more irritation)...still a long way to go...

I'm tempted to post this comment in the joke category. I am flabbergasted at McCain's proposal to delay the presidential debate, suspend the campaigning and return to allow he and Obama to help 'fix the economy.' It is obvious he is afraid of the upcoming debate and it is obvious he is trying to More...

In the catagory of 'you learn something new everyday' I choose to post this...
"Poe's Law
Similar to Murphy's Law, Poe's Law concerns internet debates, particularly regarding religion or politics.

'Without a winking smiley or other blatant display of humor, it is impossible to More...

Mary...very, very thought provoking and oh so true..

category...
Thanx Bean, if it wasn't so sad....

OK, Mary, you drew me out (dang it!).
Poe's law is the key though I think it extends beyong politics and religion. Why hasn't this phenomenon been recognized here before now?
The "Its good enough for me" singers demonstrate their willingness to settle for merely 'good enough' More...

Good to see you jeb.

Hey Jeb, kudos to your finger for heeding your inner voices
If all those with balls took them home to play with, wouldn't the playground be a lesser place?

Not quite sure what those with balls are taking home, exactly, but when they get there, not really sure knowing is all that desirable either. The playground must have been a sight to see! You have an interesting way with words, Mary.

well, thankee kind sir....

the balls were, of course, purely metaphorical..I find they bounce better that way...

The Presidential Debate..just interested to see if any of our US friends A) watched it...and if so, did it B) change your mind or C) confirm your decision or D) give you the pips....

Ah..I know not much abt 'metaphorical'balls..but wanna say something related to the balls!!!!
'If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there is a man on base.'

Appy

Well seeing as interest in Tuesday's election is non-existant...who has got a hot tip for the main event on Tuesday...the horse race? I need a sure thing preferably at least 20 to 1.

Mary,
(a) I watched all of the debates.
(b) nope,
(c) made my choice even stronger
(d) I have no idea what "give you the pips" means

Angie, good to hear. We have started the tv debates for our elections and I was curious to see how others feel about them. They CAN be a complete turn-off which is what d) means. I personally think they can be useful in providing a direct comparison of policies and an indication of how the pollie More...

Hey Mary, I wonder if you watched George Negus 'Dateline' this week.
http://news.sbs.com.au/dateline/about
you may find interesting the videos on the right of the page, in particular 'Washington Insiders'
I think it is one of the best coverages on the US Election I have seen televised in Oz, but then I am a George Negus fan

Hey Jaz, brilliant stuff! Will be VERY interesting to see if that pans out!

Mary, I am never turned off by politics... only turned off by those who choose to spout their opinions relentlessly and don't understand the saying: 'agree to disagree'. To set the record straight, I am not a Republican as was previously mentioned. While I have many views that side with More...

Hey Angie, I think everyone everywhere will be glad when it's over!

What can we say but God bless you all in America and may the best man win. If I had a choice I would say Obama I think America needs a change and it needs to start looking after itself first and for its people to be its first priority and to stop spending money all over the world with wars etc, More...

But what about the Melbourne Cup????????????

I posted Oct 28...still no replies!

Hey Mary - try number 10 'Viewed'.
Just don't look at the date of this post!

Thanx CynB....I'll give it a go

So the horse race and the election are over...were they the same thing? Has either result tipped anyone into delirium?

more or less the same I reckon..like betting on the winning horse, and voting for a potential candidate..the results are likely to be unexpected sometimes...

I know nothing about. This site but I am pretty sure the lady you all know as ruby is ms. Edwards and she was found dead in her home on saturday I hate to be the one. To say it but it isa true she was a great More...

Recently, I passed by the window of a toy store. On display were two matching dress-up toys, the sort of thing where one can put cut-out sets of clothes on the two-dimensional figure of a boy or girl. These toys were very well-made and very appealing. The girl figure's clothes were contemporary More...