Gothamist: Extra, Extra

mdowning

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 08:42:47 -0500

good post, jacque. but i would argue this is a far more significant election to the history of the nation, ya know, given the history of the nation and the race of our new president. this one will likely remain significant for that alone, but one hopes it remains significant for what is accomplished once he takes office.

Toby von Meistersinger

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 07:41:01 -0500

Everyone knows politicians are corrupt, as that is the inherent flaw in the system. Saying corrupt politician is being redundant. Obama's genius was that he had a slick marketing campaign that disguised the fact that he was just another corrupt politician and one from one of the most corrupt cities in the country. McCain on the other hand we all knew was a corrupt politician who cozied up to Washington lobbyists. It was a lose-lose proposition from the start.

NannyState

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 01:09:39 -0500

Those who voted for Obama were a part of history. Those who voted for someone else were a part of the losing side of history, and those who didn't vote are a part of nothing. Congratulations on being right about "politicians". Now go to dark corner and collect your prize.

JacqueMehoff

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 22:29:20 -0500

from an e-mail of a right org. I rec'd. and I totally agree with. You've heard repeated over and over that this is an historic election. It is, but so is every election. Walter H. Judd, a medical doctor and missionary who spent 20 years in Congress following WWII, once remarked: "People often say that, in a [free country], decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote -- a very different thing."

Ronkonkoma Ondinnonk

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:34:09 -0500

politicians can't be trusted Perhaps. But this is not a time to be a gonorrhea sore, Mr. Innes.

babyhitler

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 21:03:01 -0500

the dude didn't vote cause progress is anathema to a hipster anarchist. His ply and trade is railing against the man. If voting actually became progressive then he'd be out of business.

Steven

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:37:30 -0500

People who don't vote should not complain when things go bad in the country.

jaycjay

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 19:17:08 -0500

"learned about the Heimlich from the Dunkin Donuts poster!" It's not actually "the Dunkin Donuts poster." He may have seen it there, but the same poster is required to be displayed in every restaurant.