Candidate Change

Siji · Post by **Siji** » September 29, 2008, 5:01 pm

I was talking to someone about this and since neither of us had the answer, perhaps someone here does so I don't have to bother searching..

Is it permissible to change your vice presidential running mate this close to the election? (Short of death or incapacitation) The reason I ask is probably very obvious. I'll be surprised if Palin isn't yanked before the debate (or for some reason is unable to attend), and very surprised if she isn't yanked afterward.. assuming it's legal.

Personally thinking about it, I hope it's not legal to do so. It gives no time for debating or finding out about a candidate in such a short time. But perhaps that's the republican plan. Put Palin up there to show that they like the wimmins, are pro-life and likes them some guns, then at the last minute have her bow out for some excuse then put some tighty whitey old guy up without giving the Obama campaign a chance to vet the new person.

Anyway, if anyone knows for sure I'd be curious to hear.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 29, 2008, 5:53 pm

They can do whatever they want.

I'd swap out Biden if I were the dems for Hillary. Sneaky bastards. That's a confirmation of the Kilmoll curse test for politics if that happens.

Forthe · Post by **Forthe** » September 29, 2008, 6:31 pm

Winnow wrote:They can do whatever they want.

I'd swap out Biden if I were the dems for Hillary. Sneaky bastards. That's a confirmation of the Kilmoll curse test for politics if that happens.

We'd have 5 weeks of sniper jokes

Gzette · Post by **Gzette** » September 29, 2008, 7:52 pm

swapping out Palin would be a misstep IMO, like an admission of weakness, or stupidity. With Biden it seems more feasible, since the gain from H-Rod may offset whatever weakness would come from that.

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » September 29, 2008, 8:16 pm

Winnow is wrong.

You can do it, but there's a particular process for doing so which is, afaik, governed far more by internal party rules than by any actual body of law.

I don't recall the details, but I know that the RNC has a veto over any VP replacement, thus it'd be really tricky for McCain to ditch Palin and get someone like Tom Ridge or Joe Lieberman in the slot.

I'm also going to say that while I think Hillary would have been a better choice than Palin in terms of winning votes, she's absolutely not necessary for Obama to win this election. I think he really wants to win the White House without being forced to pull the Clintons in with him.

Zaelath · Post by **Zaelath** » September 29, 2008, 9:00 pm

McCain has historically been pretty bipartisan, perhaps he's going to try for Hillary as his VP? ><

Siji · Post by **Siji** » September 29, 2008, 10:23 pm

So in summary, there's no rule or law against a change of VP running mate this late in the campaign?

If that's true, I stand by my statement that it'd surprise me if Palin didn't bow out. All she needs is some b.s. excuse like she can't handle the pressure or something. Granted, her possibility for advancement would be nil going forward but McCain at this point wouldn't give a fuck. Anything to win.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 29, 2008, 10:57 pm

Sueven wrote:Winnow is wrong.

You can do it, but there's a particular process for doing so which is, afaik, governed far more by internal party rules than by any actual body of law.

I said "they can do whatever they want. they = the Republican party, not John McCain alone. Of course they have to go through their party process. I'm right. ...correcting you Philadelphia peeps a lot lately! Future lawyer at that! Gotta watch out for the fine details if you're going to win your cases and not have them thrown out the first day because of wild declarations like that!

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » September 29, 2008, 10:59 pm

uhh, if you're going to treat our every exchange like an out-lawyering contest, a good first step would be to look at the nouns to which your pronouns refer

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » September 29, 2008, 11:02 pm

I'll let the lawyers do that stuff.

Sueven · Post by **Sueven** » September 29, 2008, 11:41 pm

clearly

Siji · Post by **Siji** » October 2, 2008, 12:52 am

I haven't found a news source yet, but Jay Leno just mentioned something about if Palin doesn't do well in the debate Thursday, she's going to resign on Friday.

Anyone got any links to factual information about this if it's true? Seriously, this is fucked up if it's true.

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » October 2, 2008, 4:44 am

Jay Leno said that?

Well I heard the other day from Bozo the Clown that that if Biden was too mean in the debate, he'd smack him in the face with a pie.

laneela · Post by **laneela** » October 2, 2008, 9:47 am

Winnow wrote:Jay Leno said that?

Well I heard the other day from Bozo the Clown that that if Biden was too mean in the debate, he'd smack him in the face with a pie.

Bozo is dead, you insensitive, lying bastard.

Ashur · Post by **Ashur** » October 2, 2008, 10:05 am

Why are you even worried about this?

laneela · Post by **laneela** » October 2, 2008, 10:07 am

Because even clowns have mothers?

Et tu, Ashur? Et tu?

Ashur · Post by **Ashur** » October 2, 2008, 1:14 pm

Sorry Laneela, that was directed to the OP, and not at the Bozo diversion from the topic.

laneela · Post by **laneela** » October 2, 2008, 1:18 pm

=P No way?

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 2, 2008, 1:22 pm

Bozo was a clown. Leno is a clown, an assclown.

A dead Bozo is funnier than a living Leno.

Clowns are scary.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » October 2, 2008, 1:26 pm

Jay Leno is scary, too.

Siji · Post by **Siji** » October 2, 2008, 3:23 pm

But vastly more intelligent and experienced than Palin.

The dude can fix antique cars, he could fix the antique country!

miir · Post by **miir** » October 3, 2008, 8:08 am

Siji wrote:But vastly more intelligent and experienced than Palin.

The dude can fix antique cars, he could fix the antique country!

Bozo can do that?
That's pretty impressive for a corpse.

Aardor · Post by **Aardor** » October 3, 2008, 10:52 am

miir wrote:
Siji wrote:But vastly more intelligent and experienced than Palin.

The dude can fix antique cars, he could fix the antique country!
Bozo can do that?
That's pretty impressive for a corpse.

The only thing more frightening than clowns? Zombie clowns.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 3, 2008, 1:00 pm

Oh you motherfucker. I abhor clowns, but I had never thought of zombie clowns.

In the event of zombie outbreak, I will target all clown zombies first.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 1:14 pm

Although I am fully prepared for zombie invasion, the thought of zombie clowns makes my skin crawl. Granted, I was mugged on the way to work, and the muggers were rather "bitey". I am sure the bleeding will stop soon.

cadalano · Post by **cadalano** » October 3, 2008, 2:31 pm

Truant wrote:Oh you motherfucker. I abhor clowns, but I had never thought of zombie clowns.

In the event of zombie outbreak, I will target all clown zombies first.

you think you get to decide this shit? wrong

clown zombies are way up there in the progression ranks. you don't get to kill those until you've earned it.

education:
1 ) Slow moving, lumbering zombies
2 ) obese zombies that explode when they die
3 ) zombie soldiers with machine guns
4 ) fast moving, wall-climbing zombies
5 ) cyborg zombies
6 ) ninja zombies
7 ) clown zombies
8 ) ZOMBIE NAZIS

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 2:36 pm

Seems there is a bit of a summer cold going around. Several people already went home sick and I feel a fever coming on.

Kilmoll the Sexy · Post by **Kilmoll the Sexy** » October 3, 2008, 2:42 pm

Hail to thee!

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 2:45 pm

Kilmoll the Sexy wrote:Hail to thee!

Hail to thee!

Hmm, I am not feeling any better. I think I should go home and take a nap. That should clear me right up. Also, the bite is still bleeding. I didn't think people bites hurt so much!

cadalano · Post by **cadalano** » October 3, 2008, 2:54 pm

thats just the necrotoxins he released into your bloodstream liberating your flesh from the control of your body. try to relax

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 3:30 pm

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Soreali · Post by **Soreali** » October 3, 2008, 3:58 pm

you guys a fuckin nuts....but i lol all the same...

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 4:32 pm

*gurglegroan*

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 3, 2008, 4:43 pm

After reading the Zombie Survival Guide, Xou and I had numerous discussions.

We decided his first course of action in the event of an outbreak was to find me. I have the guns, and will be responsible for the violence. He's going to be the responsible for growing food and making sure we are healthy!

I'm gonna wreck me some zombie bitches.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 3, 2008, 7:39 pm

pmk' 'xooxmno

Siji · Post by **Siji** » October 3, 2008, 10:56 pm

Truant wrote:We decided his first course of action in the event of an outbreak was to find me. I have the guns, and will be responsible for the violence. He's going to be the responsible for growing food and making sure we are healthy!

I smell bro-mance.

Fairweather Pure · Post by **Fairweather Pure** » October 4, 2008, 12:14 am

Truant wrote:After reading the Zombie Survival Guide, Xou and I had numerous discussions.

We decided his first course of action in the event of an outbreak was to find me. I have the guns, and will be responsible for the violence. He's going to be the responsible for growing food and making sure we are healthy!

I'm gonna wreck me some zombie bitches.

I would be an invaluable assest in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Keep me in mind.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 4, 2008, 1:16 am

Siji wrote:I smell bro-mance.

He's my hetero life-mate, and has been for years!

Fairweather Pure wrote:
Truant wrote:After reading the Zombie Survival Guide, Xou and I had numerous discussions.

We decided his first course of action in the event of an outbreak was to find me. I have the guns, and will be responsible for the violence. He's going to be the responsible for growing food and making sure we are healthy!

I'm gonna wreck me some zombie bitches.
I would be an invaluable assest in the event of a zombie apocalypse. Keep me in mind.

I would, except that you're in MI. Xou is in the next town east of me. We should coordinate some kind of VV rally point in the event of a large scale outbreak. Somewhere in the Rockies would be my vote.

Canelek · Post by **Canelek** » October 4, 2008, 2:38 am

blarggggg arg argggg blahhh

Kaldaur · Post by **Kaldaur** » October 4, 2008, 12:04 pm

I have read extensively on the subject, including all of the internet fansites for Dawn of the Dead. I am prepared for the coming.

Siji · Post by **Siji** » October 6, 2008, 11:11 am

Truant wrote:
Siji wrote:I smell bro-mance.
He's my hetero life-mate, and has been for years!

Bong!

Deward · Post by **Deward** » October 7, 2008, 11:25 am

Zombie Survival Guide was a fun book. Replace the zombies with starving people and you pretty much get the same thing. People shuffling about looking for anything they can eat. I can guarantee that if most people were hungry enough then human would be on the menu...just don't eat the liver.

Truant · Post by **Truant** » October 7, 2008, 2:21 pm

I don't know about human liver, but liver in general is extremely rich in protein and supposed to be quite good for you.

(Then again, cows don't go on drinking binges, smoke tobacco, or do drugs)

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » October 7, 2008, 2:27 pm

Truant wrote:I don't know about human liver, but liver in general is extremely rich in protein and supposed to be quite good for you.

(Then again, cows don't go on drinking binges, smoke tobacco, or do drugs)

That's precisely why the human liver isn't so good. A lot of the bad shit that gets into it to get filtered out sticks around for a while.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » October 7, 2008, 2:30 pm

I think I'll stop eating human liver.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » October 7, 2008, 2:47 pm

Spang wrote:I think I'll stop eating human liver.

That explains a lot.

Spang · Post by **Spang** » October 7, 2008, 5:18 pm

Thanks for telling me that it's not a good idea to eat it.

Funkmasterr · Post by **Funkmasterr** » October 7, 2008, 10:35 pm

Spang wrote:Thanks for telling me that it's not a good idea to eat it.

Anytime, pal.