Hm, how are the universites in that general area? Moving out of my parents' house would certainly make me happy.

Hm. Well, that would definitely make me happy. And it would be the first step in bringing all of the awesome people here, and me, to Colorado.

EDIT: After reading the gripes thread over in IFD, I'm reminded of how lucky I am that I have such a great mom. And I'm happy about that.

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Tamago wrote:

*imagines a what if Akio and Cartman ever decided to work together...*

You know I'm not so sure Cartman would be too keen on working with a filthy curry-eatin' terrist.

I don't think Cartman could reach his knee to kick it. Also, how much is he going to get to say to Akio if Akio's busy banging his mom?

Giovanna wrote:

I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS WORKS, I'm not used to getting gifts. )

I don't need any public thanks but I'm glad it's been useful!   As for the other, it just sounded like you got something good (uh em, which you did) and that you just might want to share. But it's none of my business, I'm just nosy.

Giovanna wrote:

I was disappointed, his body language was rather well-controlled. I suspect it's smugness related to knowing the Democrats are fucking themselves in their own asses thinking the country is ready for a female or black president.

I think he wanted to tone it down this year and seem a bit more humble. He is usually much more forceful. The polls show that the public thinks he's arrogant and that he pushes his unpopular ideas on people (I wouldn't argue with that) so maybe his subdued manner last night was in response to those criticisms.

Ah, maybe I'm crazy but I think Hillary CAN win. And I think Obama wants the VP spot but I'm not sure he'll get it. There's already some tension because some former Clinton people are running his campaign. He doesn't have enough experience for the head job methinks. I think Edwards is running for the top spot and he'll do well in the first couple of primaries. The Clintons and the old Kerry camp don't get along so that should be fun to watch. Richardson might be running for a cabinet spot like Secretary of State. On paper though, you'd think Richardson would be their most electable candidate. He's a centrist governor from a western state. I suspect he will go up in the polls some but he just can't compete with Hillary's money.

As for McCain, Republicans are lukewarm about him and he killed himself with Dems over his support of Bush's Iraq policy. Guiliani is probably their best bet, but Republicans will probably not be able to bring themselves to pick someone who's pro-choice and pro-gay rights. So they'll end up with McCain. He will seem like an old guy with old ideas in two years. If they pick Guiliani, they'd have a much better chance.

If Clinton picks the right running mate (maybe Mark Warner from Virginia) and makes no mistakes, she has a good chance. Vegas has 50-50 odds on her and nobody gets those kind of odds. Frankly, she's the toughest Dem candidate. I mean, would you want to piss her off? She had a great interview with Keith Olbermann yesterday. Anyway, that's the way I'm thinking now, but I could change my mind. Either way, it's going to be an amazing race.

I'm up for NYC whenever. Just let me know and I'll be there.

Dani wrote:

GUBMENT

This needs to be a thread because I could bitch all year about how screwed up the next election is going to be. I don't think Hillary can win though...she has way too many enemies and Obama, a black guy whose name sounds like Osama, has more support in the south. She won't even get the obligatory woman vote because a lot of women hate her. I was impressed by her interview last night too, but I don't know. Big risk for the dems to take...

Dani wrote:

I'm up for NYC whenever. Just let me know and I'll be there.

This is awesome. When I'm better we're all gonna synch up a trip to the city.

Giovanna wrote:

Dani wrote:

GUBMENT

This needs to be a thread because I could bitch all year about how screwed up the next election is going to be. I don't think Hillary can win though...she has way too many enemies and Obama, a black guy whose name sounds like Osama, has more support in the south. She won't even get the obligatory woman vote because a lot of women hate her. I was impressed by her interview last night too, but I don't know. Big risk for the dems to take...

Her national numbers with women were 55% over the summer, in the latest poll they are at 65%. For the general population, she was at 45% in the fall in a match-up with a generic Republican. She's now at 52%. AND a good percentage of the voters in the last election that supported the Dems were about your age. That generation tends not to remember the early days of the Clinton administration when Hillary was perceived as too big for her britches during the health care debacle. Those voters remember the strong wife bearing up under the Monica thing and the powerful female Senator from New York. Now it seems she's pushing the strong mother, strong leader image ala Pelosi which is a great strategy. But, yeah, keeping those numbers is quite the job.

Okay, I'll start a political thread.

Dani wrote:

Giovanna wrote:

I'm up for NYC whenever. Just let me know and I'll be there.

This is awesome. When I'm better we're all gonna synch up a trip to the city.

Suh-weet. Can't wait. And I'm off from work all summer, yes!

Oh jesus I dunno do you really wanna do summer in NY?

Besides unless I'm very lucky I'll be in no condition to walk much this summer...it's a shame there's no spring break in the fall. PERFECT time to go. (I'd go over Christmas but I know you all have families... )

After reading the gripes thread I would like to state how absolutely grateful I am for my enitre family who love and support me no matter what. And for my dad who is the coolest guy ever and should get an award for everything he does to help out my grandparent's (his in-laws). They can be annoying at time but I love these people and they make me happy.

Now I'm sad that I passed up the chance to go to New York during Christmas last year.

Giovanna wrote:

[If I'm out of the running this summer, I would be ALL over Christmas. Christmas in the city is just magical. And the weather was miserable freezing rain and muddy snow when I went.

Interestingly enough, I usually take a trip back to the east coast to see the family sometime in December.  I do Believe NYC is only a 10 hours drive from my folks.

I am happy because Alexiel's siggie is from my favourite novels. I saw the musical this winter in Toronto!!! I am also happy because memories of my holiday brighten up my day.