2010 Election Results

[Foxrac]

Of course it wasn't repelled. It's a cash cow. The Liberal party promised they would get rid of it. It never happened.

However, the Conservatives did cut it down from 7% to 5%. But still...

Yes, it seems like our healthcare reform isn't going repeal in anytime soon and only change in republican majority is probably government spending and tax policies.

I'm not impressed with majority in party (either is Dem or GOP) and it won't be easier to make a change in our government.

 

[kokonut]

As expected, the Republicans is now the majority in the House. Although I think people were overestimating how many seats they would take over. As far I am concerned, not much is going to change. People will still be acting like children refusing to cooperate for the sake of their political agenda.

I've seen most predictions by analysts as saying the number of seats gained by the Republicans fell between 60 and 70 seats based on continuing polls right up to election time. So far, Republicans have gained 60 seats with 12 seats left to go for a total of 239 seats. There were very few overestimates into the 70s or higher. There were some under-estimates of 30s to 40s seats gained as well.

I'd say Obama acted like a baby. He never bothered to talk to Senate Republican minority Mitch McConnell for 18 months until least week when Obama realized the real prospect of a huge HR gains for Republicans. How convenient.

 

[kokonut]

Yes, it seems like our healthcare reform isn't going repeal in anytime soon and only change in republican majority is probably government spending and tax policies.

I'm not impressed with majority in party (either is Dem or GOP) and it won't be easier to make a change in our government.

Um, major health care changes won't take place until 2014 where, for example, required insurance takes place or pay a penalty, er, tax. That leaves us with a 2012 election and the possibility of replacing Obama. And the possibility of repealing some, most or all of Obamacare. Changes in health care begins in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2018.

 

[Beowulf]

"What does it all mean, Mr. Natural?"

"Don't mean shit."

 

[kokonut]

Oh, it means alot. Especially with the huge wins in the legislature and governor seats. There were many Democrats who won their seats in 2008 on fiscal responsibility will certainly be looking over their shoulders come the 2012 election unless they can actually live up to their words in the next two years.

 

[somedeafdudefromPNW]

In post 123 you were stating that George Washington was a dictator because he was POTUS.

Now your asking questions relating to "systems of government' and "revolution" and how they tie in to a post where it was implied Americans "got the idea of revolution from a peice of paper the British passed through parliament" and that I had implied this.

No, I didn't imply it.

No, George Washington was not a dictator.

No, the British did not invent the idea of a revolution.

No, Americans did not "copy" our system of government from the British.



Any more questions?

did you actually take American history? Did you root for the loyalists and think they were right?

As you stated in another post, do you really think the POTUS has absolute power and everything else is subordinate to the POTUS?

Since you have clearly stated that - you need a refresher course on how that belief is absolutely false.

I never said the American copied their system from the British, nor did I say the British invented the concept of revolution.

All I said is the Patriots would had never revolted if they didn't want the same access to the Bill of Rights of 1689 that British subjects got after the Glorious Revolution of 1688. If they were treated equally as they were back in the "motherland," the revolution would had never happened.

And who passed the Bill of Rights of 1689? The British Parliament. So it's not really about dictatorship or a tyrant, but equality between the home country and her overseas colonies.

 

[kokonut]

A few facts after the election at the state level:

State Senate – Republicans Gain Majority Control
Alabama
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Wisconsin

State House – Republicans Gain Majority Control
Alabama
Colorado
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Indiana
Michigan
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Wisconsin

 

[Beowulf]

Oh, it means alot. Especially with the huge wins in the legislature and governor seats. There were many Democrats who won their seats in 2008 on fiscal responsibility will certainly be looking over their shoulders come the 2012 election unless they can actually live up to their words in the next two years.

The same goes for today's winners. When the economy is still stagnant in 2012, what then? Folk will be disappointed the winners never had a magic wand after all. Interesting.

 

[Foxrac]

Um, major health care changes won't take place until 2014 where, for example, required insurance takes place or pay a penalty, er, tax. That leaves us with a 2012 election and the possibility of replacing Obama. And the possibility of repealing some, most or all of Obamacare. Changes in health care begins in 2011, 2013, 2014 and 2018.

but it won't be easier - tough luck.

 

[kokonut]

The same goes for today's winners. When the economy is still stagnant in 2012, what then? Folk will be disappointed the winners never had a magic wand after all. Interesting.

I guess we'll watch and see but the mandate is about the economy and fiscal restraint which was the voters' message. Boehner will certainly help make sure of that as Speaker of the House. He's a savvy businessman. So, bye bye Nancy Pelosi. Give up that gavel that you have irresponsibily helped drive up the debt.

On January 4, 2007 when she took that role she said in her speech:

"And the American people told us they expected us to work together for fiscal responsibility, with the highest ethical standards and with civility and bipartisanship.

After years of historic deficits, this 110th Congress will commit itself to a higher standard: pay-as-you-go, no new deficit spending. Our new America will provide unlimited opportunity for future generations, not burden them with mountains of debt."

She failed miserably on fiscal responsibility. Failed on ethical standards. Failed on civility. And failed on bipartisanship. She failed at any semblance of "higher standard." No wonder she leaves the House with a 29% approval rating.

Give up your gavel, Nancy. Time for you to leave.

 

[deafskeptic]

Yes, it seems like our healthcare reform isn't going repeal in anytime soon and only change in republican majority is probably government spending and tax policies.

I'm not impressed with majority in party (either is Dem or GOP) and it won't be easier to make a change in our government.

I'm not impressed with either party either.

Repubs'll prolly find excuses for increasing taxes or not reducing the taxes. They'll do nothing for the middle class after all it's our damn fault we're not working.

Democrats isn't going to do anything either except posture as the defender of the little guy and many of them have a hard time standing up to the repubs. :roll:

 

[deafskeptic]

I'm glad Christine O'Donnell was not elected due to her odd ideas. I was a bit disappointed that CA rejected Prop 19. At least CA permits medical marijuana.

Me too! But it's too bad we can't make jokes about O'Donnel throwing hexes at her enemies.

I was also disappointed about prop 19 and I don't even smoke this stuff.

 

[Banjo]

I'm glad Christine O'Donnell was not elected due to her odd ideas. I was a bit disappointed that CA rejected Prop 19. At least CA permits medical marijuana.

She's not a witch, she's you!

 

[netrox]

Uh oh... most voters think GOP will disappoint them by 2012:

Most Voters Think House GOP Likely To Disappoint By 2012 - Rasmussen Reports™

 

[kokonut]

I'm not impressed with either party either.

Repubs'll prolly find excuses for increasing taxes or not reducing the taxes. They'll do nothing for the middle class after all it's our damn fault we're not working.

Democrats isn't going to do anything either except posture as the defender of the little guy and many of them have a hard time standing up to the repubs. :roll:

It's not about decreasing taxes they are aiming for (btw, extending the Bush tax cuts look like it continue with thanks to HR Republican seats), it's the out of control spending which increase the desire to raise taxes irresponsbility. Irresponsible spending begets irresponsible increase in taxes. With Boehner at the helm who is a savvy businessman he'll see to it that Congress be accountable on adhering keeping under budget and reduce spending. Any bills passed by the 112th Congress next year will either take place later that year or in 2012. So, it'll take awhile but what they can do quickly is to put a stop on the irresponsible spending.

 

[deafskeptic]

Uh oh... most voters think GOP will disappoint them by 2012:

Most Voters Think House GOP Likely To Disappoint By 2012 - Rasmussen Reports™

I don't think the Repubs will do anything but disappoint the voters and they'll go back to the Democrats.

 

[Foxrac]

A few facts after the election at the state level:

State Senate – Republicans Gain Majority Control
Alabama
Maine
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
Wisconsin

State House – Republicans Gain Majority Control
Alabama
Colorado
Indiana
Iowa
Maine
Michigan
Indiana
Michigan
Montana
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Wisconsin

Make sense because of government corruption over legalize of gambling but for redistricting, it will not going make any difference, even 7th congressional district won't redistrict to give GOP victory.

Despite about republican victory in Alabama, it won't take government corruption away, just like NJ does.

 

[kokonut]

Corruption will still exist. The goal is to minimize that to the benefit of Americans.

 

[Jiro]

Corruption will still exist. The goal is to minimize that to the benefit of Americans.

it's not the government. it's the corporations.

 

[TXgolfer]

tick tock tick tock. it is predicted that Democrats will win the Senate.

I didn't expect Republicans to make up 16 senate seats in one election.....It was a nice gain for them though.