Congratulation to all of the victors in the election and thanks to the others who chose to run. Back to work now!
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Congratulation to all of the victors in the election and thanks to the others who chose to run. Back to work now!
Do the polls take the electoral college into account?Quote:
Originally Posted by Malbec
Obama narrowly won the popular vote but the large majority came from the electoral college.
The polls do take the electoral college into consideration but they also all give a disclaimer that they have a degree of error of roughly 3 points. This was a close election going in by (almost) all accounts. :bulb:
The polls weren't really that close; it was mainly reporting that was playing up the closeness. More telling are the demographics of voting. Republicans received 7% of the black vote (no surprise there no matter which angle you look at it), 27% of the Hispanic vote (still the fastest growing voting group) and about 37% of voters under 30.
None of this bodes well for the future unless Republicans change their positions on a lot of issues, but this is where they were after the last election and if anything Republicans became more combative, obstructionist and extreme. So they're either going to change or split, with the current leadership and their dedicated followers being relegated to embarrassing nuisances like various national fronts in Europe. Granted they'll still make a lot of noise on the internet. ;)
but everyone missed the best thing voted on... In Colorado & Washington state, they've passed ordanences to make pot LEGAL! :D
Yes! It will be okay to "light up" in Denver & Seattle.
Until the Feds step in :dozey:Quote:
Originally Posted by veeten
Every medical Marijuana "brick and mortar" dispensary in San Diego has been shut down by the Federal Government. It is still available through delivery services however ;) It is not legal for recreational use in Cal. but in San Diego County they do not prosecute (for possession) unless it is for sale (over one ounce, or having it in multiple containers) however I don't recommend firing up in front of San Diego's finest. They may just empty their clip into you, and then get off with a slap on the wrist by claiming that they thought you brandished weapon when holding a spliff in anger :laugh:
The medical requirements in Colorado have been super lax for years so I don't see much changing other than all the ads at the back of papers don't have to specify the medical aspect. The real question is will the federal government step in? They were a bit heavy handed claiming there was a lot of abuse of the medical requirements, but without that rule it's a direct federal/state issue, now.
I have never been a fan of pot and never smoked it myself, but I think it should be made legal and taxed. If it were legal and taxed like cigarettes, the deficit would be paid down in weeks ;)
Totally agree, but I would make the comparison with alcohol. Marijuana definitely carries negative side affects beyond the danger from inhaling smoke. Also as with alcohol these can be exacerbated when used as a youngster.Quote:
Originally Posted by TyPat107
If the amount that went into the election campaigns had been taxed, the deficit would have been paid by now :p