let's see who has been paying attention

[akdiver 3]

So, the Democrats already have control over the House of Representatives. With Lieberman's help as an independent, they also have control of the Senate. That's the state of affairs today.

Election pundits indicate that the democrats will increase their seats in the House and the Senate - and get very close to the 60 votes needed to avoid filibusters in the senate. Of course, they also predict that the democrats will win the White House.

So - my question is, especially for those who will be voting for the democrats - and have had enough of the republicans, do you really view it as a good thing for the democrats to have, essentially, complete control over Congress and the White House - thus eliminating effective and meaningful opposition to their policies?

[Niels Bohr 72]

Me personally, I think the US would do better with more parties than just one. This way there are multiple views, and less of a communism type feeling.

[NickD 202]

So, the Democrats already have control over the House of Representatives. With Lieberman's help as an independent, they also have control of the Senate. That's the state of affairs today.

Election pundits indicate that the democrats will increase their seats in the House and the Senate - and get very close to the 60 votes needed to avoid filibusters in the senate. Of course, they also predict that the democrats will win the White House.

So - my question is, especially for those who will be voting for the democrats - and have had enough of the republicans, do you really view it as a good thing for the democrats to have, essentially, complete control over Congress and the White House - thus eliminating effective and meaningful opposition to their policies?

Is there really any difference between a republican and a democrat? Feel there is a difference in a senator or congress person that is representing those who elected them or some special interest. Also a difference as to whether they are honest or crooks. Also seems like the new guys just get coffee for the old guys, and really don't have much of a say, even though in theory, each has one vote.

Do you think congress will ever pass term limits? Will still the old guys be running the joint, in other areas, the call them godfathers or CEO's.

[IAMX 3,055]

Well, it's always a better thing when Republicans aren't in charge. But, in the case of Democrats, not by much, and certainly not enough to make me vote for them.

[*Robert* 2]

If things don't get better, then only the Democrats will be to blame, and there will be another swing back to the Republicans.

[Cuchita 1]

So if there has been more democrats how the hell is there going to be a immigration reform if Obama wins? Bush also supported it and the law never passed. They are full of it! all of them.

[dalegg 143]

So if there has been more democrats how the hell is there going to be a immigration reform if Obama wins? Bush also supported it and the law never passed. They are full of it! all of them.

Immigration reform? Has anyone even brought that up during the campaigns?

[IAMX 3,055]

So if there has been more democrats how the hell is there going to be a immigration reform if Obama wins? Bush also supported it and the law never passed. They are full of it! all of them.

Immigration reform? Has anyone even brought that up during the campaigns?

As soon as McCain gets off Joe the Plumber's nuts. Then he'll jump onto Cletus the Minuteman's nuts -- that is, of Jon Kyl will share.

Edited November 3, 2008 by SRVT

[*Robert* 2]

So if there has been more democrats how the hell is there going to be a immigration reform if Obama wins? Bush also supported it and the law never passed. They are full of it! all of them.

Immigration reform? Has anyone even brought that up during the campaigns?

I was wondering the same thing just this morning... I don't recall ever hearing either campaign talk about immigration.

[natty bumppo 289]

Does this thread indicate it is now acceptable to post "polls" and in OT?

[NickD 202]

So if there has been more democrats how the hell is there going to be a immigration reform if Obama wins? Bush also supported it and the law never passed. They are full of it! all of them.

Immigration reform? Has anyone even brought that up during the campaigns?

Hey dalegg, are you a troop? If so, how much of that $1.5 trillion rising rapidly to $3 trillion did you get of the money Bush needs for the troops?

How can a person be here illegally unless there is a law that states they are here illegally. Since they are here illegally, congress must have already passed laws to this effect. But since congress also appropriates the money to enforce these laws, where are they going to get it if they already sent $1.5 trillion to the troops? Plus another $3/4 trillion to support the CEO's on Wall Street.

Suppose we could all send extra money to our congressman with the stipulation of only use it to enforce the already existing laws on immigration. But after taxes, and much higher energy bills, really not enough left. We could try to borrow some from Mexico, not sure if China or Japan will extend any more credit to us.

Or are you talking about reforming the USCIS that is giving us very poor service with extraordinary high fees?

[maliciant 7]

Illegal immigration shows up in politics all the time... once and a while some crazy manages to ask a question about legal immigration which usually causes whoever the politician on stage is to stutter and then you hear something like "Don't taze me bro!" and the next question is already being asked... legal immigration, america's secret!

[*Robert* 2]

Illegal immigration shows up in politics all the time... once and a while some crazy manages to ask a question about legal immigration which usually causes whoever the politician on stage is to stutter and then you hear something like "Don't taze me bro!" and the next question is already being asked... legal immigration, america's secret!

[akdiver 3]

Illegal immigration shows up in politics all the time... once and a while some crazy manages to ask a question about legal immigration which usually causes whoever the politician on stage is to stutter and then you hear something like "Don't taze me bro!" and the next question is already being asked... legal immigration, america's secret!

Moderators: please delete this thread. Thanks.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

If things don't get better, then only the Democrats will be to blame, and there will be another swing back to the Republicans.

Wise words there, brother.