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TheZug

(966 posts)
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:21 AM Oct 2012

Handwringing and conspiracy theories . . .

. . . aren't going to get President Obama reelected.

Yes, the media loves a horserace. Yes, they shaped the post-debate narrative.

But we saw this coming. Even if the president had been stronger, they still would have talked about a Romney victory.

But WHINING about it isn't going to get us anywhere.

I'm donating again this morning. Focus your energies on spreading the message.

There's enough time, and this thing is still very very winnable.

I think there's some evidence that Romney's surge has leveled off, and Vice President Biden certainly did a great job this week.

Plus, just like the president's surge, Romney's is a little early. The media would love to show the president coming back to claim victory.

LET'S DO THIS THING.

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Handwringing and conspiracy theories . . . (Original Post) TheZug Oct 2012 OP
We Need Balance DemocratSinceBirth Oct 2012 #1
I hear you TheZug Oct 2012 #3
'The media would love to show the president coming back to claim victory.' TroyD Oct 2012 #2
Coming back from our flimsy senses ? orpupilofnature57 Oct 2012 #4
Yes TheZug Oct 2012 #5

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,708 posts)
1. We Need Balance
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:27 AM
Oct 2012

We are somewhere between Nirvana and the Apocalypse with a slight tilt toward the former. I donated too, much to the chagrin of my gf when she see the bank statement.

TheZug

(966 posts)
3. I hear you
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:33 AM
Oct 2012

There ain't much to spare in my wallet either.

But there's plenty all of us can do. Spread the word in person and online, everywhere.

This jackhole Romney is going to end Medicare, Social Security, a woman's right to choose, civil rights advancements, and then he's going to turn around and slash taxes for his rich buddies.

If we all help to drive that message home, a few minutes of posing in a debate won't stand up. I'm convinced of it.

TroyD

(4,551 posts)
2. 'The media would love to show the president coming back to claim victory.'
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:28 AM
Oct 2012

Hmm. Interesting.

I like this theory. Hopefully they will end up rooting for an Obama comeback.

 

orpupilofnature57

(15,472 posts)
4. Coming back from our flimsy senses ?
Sat Oct 13, 2012, 11:34 AM
Oct 2012

What did we vote for ? and though he hasn't done all the things I voted for he's miles above a snake-oil salesmen,it's the askance we allow carnival barkers to impose on us .

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