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I think that this will be closer

frat (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 6:01PM EST (link)

than the polls have been showing.

I also think that if the election were held next week, McCain would have a better chance. He is closing in on Obama in the battlegrounds. I think McCain will win in Florida and Ohio and maybe Virginia. With more time, I think he could have turned Pa.

The financial crisis was a huge gift for Obama. If he wins, that will have been what took him over the top. How sad (from the perspective of the election) that the actions taken so far may have actually taken us out of the most danger of a further crash. Thus, he could walk into the Presidency with the greatest risk to the economy behind him. And, surely he will take credit for it.

The media is the other factor. They are now truly an advocate more than ever. They could not get Kerry elected, but may be successful this time with Obama. They are a disgrace.

 

I think that this will be closer

frat (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 6:01PM EST (link)

than the polls have been showing.

I also think that if the election were held next week, McCain would have a better chance. He is closing in on Obama in the battlegrounds. I think McCain will win in Florida and Ohio and maybe Virginia. With more time, I think he could have turned Pa.

The financial crisis was a huge gift for Obama. If he wins, that will have been what took him over the top. How sad (from the perspective of the election) that the actions taken so far may have actually taken us out of the most danger of a further crash. Thus, he could walk into the Presidency with the greatest risk to the economy behind him. And, surely he will take credit for it.

The media is the other factor. They are now truly an advocate more than ever. They could not get Kerry elected, but may be successful this time with Obama. They are a disgrace.

 

Open invite for Redstaters to come chat on my mudserver

Finrod (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 6:15PM EST (link)

While you’re waiting for the 500 errors to clear, come hang out with me on my TinyMush, at muds.toccobrator.com 9901. You could try going there by raw telnet but going that route gets pretty ugly, better to go get yourself a mud client (Wikipedia has a good page about mud clients) and connect that way.

Once you’re connected and have created yourself a character, ‘+help +newbie’ has the basic commands so you can chat to people. See you there!

Let’s get down to brass tacks here. How much for the ape?

 

Indiana is lookin good

Terilyn Donaldson (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 7:34PM EST (link)

51% McCain 48% BO

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Does this include Lake and Marion counties

bk (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 7:46PM EST (link)

where turnouts will exceed 100%?

 
 

I'm waaaaaaay lagged on this coveritlive.com thing

Finrod (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 7:52PM EST (link)

It’s multiple minutes between my sending a line and seeing it show up. Bogus.

Let’s get down to brass tacks here. How much for the ape?

It has to be approved by one of the Redstate elite

scottbomb (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 8:20PM EST (link)

And only a few of the comments from the rest of us make it at all. They figure if they let everyone participate, it would scroll too fast to be readable.

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Takes too long, and there are only...

Jeff Emanuel (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 8:41PM EST (link)

…a handful of moderators allowed at a time. Sorry…

JE

 
 
 

I've lost enough comments due to your

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:02PM EST (link)

500 server errors that I do wish that you would just either give it up or buy some hardware!!

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I'm shocked...!!

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:08PM EST (link)

This was only my fourth comment and it actually went through – congratulations!

Seriously, you really need to do something about this site’s access problems!

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Actually if we let everyone in the trolls would wreck it for everyone (nt)

Neil Stevens (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 9:12PM EST (link)

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It's not the moderators, it's the site...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:12PM EST (link)

either hardware problems or software problems – MAJOR! I have lost at least 10 comments due to “500 Server Error” and I just can’t believe that it is not correctable.

Please, either fix your hardware or go to another software vendor! This is getting more than most will handle…

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It's not the moderators, it's the site...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:12PM EST (link)

either hardware problems or software problems – MAJOR! I have lost at least 10 comments due to “500 Server Error” and I just can’t believe that it is not correctable.

Please, either fix your hardware or go to another software vendor! This is getting more than most will handle…

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We're doomed.

scottbomb (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 9:15PM EST (link)

I can’t believe my nation has as many idiots as we appearently do. I could understand someone with a little experience like Hillary winning but a far-left, childish fool with lunatic friends, little experience, and no accomplishments to point to is about to become our president. May God help us.

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Seems to be so since this is the

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:15PM EST (link)

second response to Jeff. Come on Jeff, you can let my comments go since they refer only to this site’s problems…

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As you seem to be one of the regulars...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:17PM EST (link)

Please do something about the errors on this site! It is becoming an embarrassment to other Republican sites…

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Wow! Am I the only one experiencing this problem?

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:25PM EST (link)

Maybe it is a targeted offense…heh. Are others experiencing the 500 error?

Really wanted to comment on the election, but it is looking bad, and I do not want to contribute to the pessimism…

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You're right there...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:28PM EST (link)

I am also still in shock at the electoral voter turnout… I always though that Americans had more common sense!

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Fools..agreed in Florida

GregInFla (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 9:30PM EST (link)

Folks in South Florida vote for GOP Hispanic Congresspeoples, and then vote Obama, which nullifies for GOP Congresspeople’s power. Just stupid.

And if Jefferson gets re-elected AGAIN with that money in his freezer, that is an real example of stupidity.


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Will someone in charge describe the actual

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:33PM EST (link)

problem that is occurring here at RedState?
I really would like to know what the problem is and the expected correction. I know that you really want to effect Republican voters, so why don’t you either fix the problem or at least let us know what is happening here…

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Will someone in charge describe the actual

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:34PM EST (link)

problem that is occurring here at RedState?
I really would like to know what the problem is and the expected correction. I know that you really want to effect Republican voters, so why don’t you either fix the problem or at least let us know what is happening here…

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I'm doing what I can

Neil Stevens (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 9:35PM EST (link)

Remember those Death Star graphics we used to put up? That plan is still operative. It’s just taking way longer than we hoped.

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I guess it depends on if the idiots are the bosses or the workers?

izoneguy (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 9:44PM EST (link)

I would have to say – being a boss for almost 30 years that’s it’s a popular workers revolt. Kinda like when your kids are going crazy. At a certain point you throw your hands up in the air and say – fine keep it up. And a few moments later you hear crying and see blood. We won’t see blood but probably lot’s of tears by this time next year. I guess I can start planning my next project.
A documentary about how the left has destroyed small business. I can interview the former owners and the people that used to work for them. Should be some really good stories in Ohio & PA. Laid off coal workers can tell me what they did with the $100 a month Obama sent them. Let’s party like it’s 1929!!!

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Well, if you know of the problem, that is a plus...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:44PM EST (link)

I really have just about given up on commenting though…it keeps getting erased on the 500 error.

I hope you are not going for “pretty” rather than consistency. I like pretty, but I love workable and consistent…

Thanks for the response.

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Well, if you know of the problem, that is a plus...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:44PM EST (link)

I really have just about given up on commenting though…it keeps getting erased on the 500 error.

I hope you are not going for “pretty” rather than consistency. I like pretty, but I love workable and consistent…

Thanks for the response.

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Okay, I've figured out that hitting Reload is

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 9:49PM EST (link)

not the thing to do – causes repeat responses…sorry…

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PA-11 Barletta (R, challenger) just pulled ahead by 600 votes. nt

Uma Richie (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 10:24PM EST (link)

Hey look at down ticket Louisiana

Herodotus Tuesday, November 4th at 10:24PM EST (link)

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dbecraft

MelZ (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 10:28PM EST (link)

We have been experiencing these problems off and on for weeks. We moved to a new version and the bugs are still getting worked out. The 500 errors are less and less now days. I am not sure how long you have been a member of RedState, I am guessing not too long (or maybe you checked out for a while)since you seem awfully out of whack over the 500 errors, but it is what it is.

My guess…our moderators are just a bit busy this evening. They are not working on RedState technical issues tonight, but covering the debate. That is probably the reason you are not hearing back.

I know it is annoying, especially at such a tense time…but take a breath. RedState is by far the most welcoming, friendly, high class blog I have been a part of. They are working on the technical kinks and those of us who love RS are just dealing with it patiently.

MelZ

 
 

Louisiana Senate is real close

Herodotus Tuesday, November 4th at 10:29PM EST (link)

Looks like a house pick up there too.

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Yes, I know it is annoying...

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 10:37PM EST (link)

but as an annoyed member (5 years), I am disgusted! They moved from a reasonable forum to this? It is unacceptable!

So to you a probably short time member (or at least a lovable member) – get with it and demand a better system! I have always supported them here, but they really do need to improve dramatically…!!

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Walberg and Harris are both up by 1%

Herodotus Tuesday, November 4th at 10:43PM EST (link)

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VA 5 is too close

Herodotus Tuesday, November 4th at 10:48PM EST (link)

If Goode is going to win it will take absentee votes.

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Oh, and this problem has existed for over

dbecraft Tuesday, November 4th at 10:51PM EST (link)

several months…so why can’t they fix it?

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Good point.

scottbomb (Diary) Tuesday, November 4th at 11:08PM EST (link)

I was counting on the grown ups to come out today and take charge but I guess they didn’t. I’m beginning to better understand events like the Bolshevik revolition and the rise of the Nazi party. It’s hard to believe that so many people can be fooled and I like to think that we, as Americans, are somehow above that. Appearently, we’re not.

That being said, I predict a landslide GOP win in 2012. As the people get to actually know their new president as well as we political junkies know him, they’re not going to like him.

I think our biggest handicap this election has been the unpopularity of President Bush. The guy has gotten a really bad rap. The press made it a full-time job to blame everything from gas prices to the weather on him.

And then there’s the never-ending drumbeat of the war in Iraq. I ask some of my Obama-loving friend why they are voting for him. They say they want “change”. I ask them, “what would you like changed?” All they can say is, “we need to get out of Iraq”. I tell them that Obama’s not going to pull out of Iraq any faster than McCain would. They’re suddenly speechless, but they still vote for “change”.

So here’s the “change” we’re gonna get:

  1. Abortion on demand made easier as all pro-life laws are nullified and us taxpayers foot the bill for many of them. Very few are in favor of this, but hey, they wanted “change”.

  2. No new energy exploration. The next time the speculators drive the price of oil through the ceiling, the people will demand “drill here, drill now!” But nobody who can do anything about it will be listening.

  3. To all the Jews who voted for Obama: Trust me when I tell you, Mahmoud in Iran is celebrating tonight, and he has BIG plans for Israel.

  4. TAXES. I’m a salesman and I have plenty of co-workers voting for Obama. I can’t wait til the taxes in our commission checks (now at over 30%) go UP. I’m gonna rub it in like glass in a wound. They hate those taxes as much as I do but since we all make less than 250k, 200k, 150k…. they think we’re immune.

  5. Get ready for Al Gore running the EPA. The door to the henhouse will be opened to the fox.

I could go on and on, but I have homework I’ve been neglecting. My psychology book beckons me. This brings to mind a theory… If I reward a rat with food when he presses the bar but deliver a shock 10 seconds later, will he keep pressing the bar? If human electoral behavior is any indication, I bet the stupid rat will keep pressing the bar.

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So much for the PUMA factor

drmonroe Tuesday, November 4th at 11:25PM EST (link)

We got trounced. Welcome to the USSA