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US Election Open Thread | 385 comments (385 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: Unintended consequences (4.00 / 2)

I'm sure they were less "enraged" by these comments :-)

Sir Nigel's letter is complimentary about the Democrat in places. Mr Obama's speeches are "elegant" and "mesmerising", he is "highly intelligent" and has "star quality", he said.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/us_elections/article4871276.ece

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner - that I moved to Nice.

by Ted Welch (tedwelch-at-mac-dot-com) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 02:39:46 PM EST
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Re: Unintended consequences (none / 1)

He's so well spoken . . .

by Zwackus on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 04:48:24 PM EST
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Re: Unintended consequences (none / 1)

I always like to call people intelligent because it implies I'm intelligent enough to appreciate their intelligence...

Vote McCain for war without gain

by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 04:58:42 PM EST
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Re: Unintended consequences (none / 1)

So you´re back in full swing and following the OT, Frank! (;

Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. -Charu Saxena.

by metavision on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 05:08:30 PM EST
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Re: Unintended consequences (none / 1)

Touche. I make an exception for election night specials! How's your diary progressing?

Vote McCain for war without gain

by Frank Schnittger (mail Frankschnittger at hot dotty communists) on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 05:26:56 PM EST
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Re: Unintended consequences (none / 1)

Same here. An election thread is too tempting to pass, although the Spanish ones are more active right now. The diary is about done, like dozens of others and I have to find time to proof and post.

Zapatero´s tone almost worried me about possible fraud today when he said: "I hope it´s an election of convergence...". But I think he was being diplomatic to avoid supporting Obama.

Our knowledge has surpassed our wisdom. -Charu Saxena.

by metavision on Tue Nov 4th, 2008 at 06:06:36 PM EST
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