Election 2012

[jw33]

While voting is the one true freedom we all have, it really fucking sucks sometimes. We will reap what we have sewn as a nation. This might just be the end of the conservative movement as we know it. There is (likely) no coming back from this.

You are most likely correct. The social issues need to be put on the back burner. Colorado and Washington can get high now and WI sent another full blown lezbo to the senate. And a lot of people are actually sick and tired of just being told what they want to hear. The GOP needs to make a real effort to get the young/minority votes and stop being so damn closed minded. To lose in this fashion is historic and if it doesn't finally open their eyes, nothing will.

[Sean88gt]

Sown*

The GOP needs a shakeup. The past two elections are undeniable proof of that.

One thing I will give Obama credit for is his stability in his left positions. The last two elections have been with mushy moderates that lack convictions. If you don't fully believe in what your core values are - then how can your supporters?

[idrivea4banger]

Colorado and Washington legalized adult use of marijuana. I'm moving to Colorado.....

[Cannon]

I'm fucking done with politics...

Fuck you NayNay!

[bcoop]

We've had this discussion before. You and I are in similar situations in our respective industries. I'm not neccesarily concerned about my job, or ability to generate revenue. I'm concerned about the people around me, and the positions they are in. If cuts come I'll still be in the same position I was in yesterday. It's just the workload that changes when I'm doing multiple jobs to cover the slack.

Meh. I don't give a flying fuck about anyone but me at the end of the day. My workload is already the suck. Lol!

[UserX]

While voting is the one true freedom we all have, it really fucking sucks sometimes. We will reap what we have sewn as a nation. This might just be the end of the conservative movement as we know it. There is (likely) no coming back from this.

Yup, I think you might be right. The "minority" population keeps growing here each and every year, and with the Dems catering to their every wish, it's going to be difficult to reverse.

[Denny]

While voting is the one true freedom we all have, it really fucking sucks sometimes. We will reap what we have sewn as a nation. This might just be the end of the conservative movement as we know it. There is (likely) no coming back from this.

When I realized this, I bailed. You can't fight what you can't win... unless losing with some sort of honor/dignity is acceptable.

[Slowhand]

While voting is the one true freedom we all have, it really fucking sucks sometimes. We will reap what we have sewn as a nation. This might just be the end of the conservative movement as we know it. There is (likely) no coming back from this.

Sown*

The GOP needs a shakeup. The past two elections are undeniable proof of that.

[Geor!]

While voting is the one true freedom we all have, it really fucking sucks sometimes. We will reap what we have sewn as a nation. This might just be the end of the conservative movement as we know it. There is (likely) no coming back from this.

[Mike]

In all reality, I'm sure it will be for us as well. 27 employees. $100-120 million a year in sales (2008 was our best year yet, all downhill since, been steady this year, though not back where we were). The transfer of ownership begins in June. I see some layoffs happening later this year. Very unfortunate. 3 of those employees were just hired over the last 8 months. I'm not worried in the least about my job. I'm revenue, and overhead tends to be what gets cut. But I've got some serious soul searching and analyzing to do. I know what it takes to run our company overhead wise. I know what each revenue generator has to bring in to keep it all going. With added business taxes, added healthcare costs, and commission percentages for the company continuing to get cut, I just don't see any way for us to remain profitable enough to buy out the current owners. I will say, however... The value of the company just dropped. Which is a good thing, because IMO it was slightly overvalued to begin with.

But I've got plenty of options, and there's no sense in making a drastic emotional decision. I know I can take care of myself, and my family, regardless of the crooks in DC.

We've had this discussion before. You and I are in similar situations in our respective industries. I'm not neccesarily concerned about my job, or ability to generate revenue. I'm concerned about the people around me, and the positions they are in. If cuts come I'll still be in the same position I was in yesterday. It's just the workload that changes when I'm doing multiple jobs to cover the slack.

[Slowhand]

In all reality, I'm sure it will be for us as well. 27 employees. $100-120 million a year in sales (2008 was our best year yet, all downhill since, been steady this year, though not back where we were). The transfer of ownership begins in June. I see some layoffs happening later this year. Very unfortunate. 3 of those employees were just hired over the last 8 months. I'm not worried in the least about my job. I'm revenue, and overhead tends to be what gets cut. But I've got some serious soul searching and analyzing to do. I know what it takes to run our company overhead wise. I know what each revenue generator has to bring in to keep it all going. With added business taxes, added healthcare costs, and commission percentages for the company continuing to get cut, I just don't see any way for us to remain profitable enough to buy out the current owners. I will say, however... The value of the company just dropped. Which is a good thing, because IMO it was slightly overvalued to begin with.

But I've got plenty of options, and there's no sense in making a drastic emotional decision. I know I can take care of myself, and my family, regardless of the crooks in DC.

If it was contextually overvalued to begin with and the value drops because of a macro shock, it's still going to be overvalued.

[bcoop]

I work for a mid sized business. This could be a game changer for us.

In all reality, I'm sure it will be for us as well. 27 employees. $100-120 million a year in sales (2008 was our best year yet, all downhill since, been steady this year, though not back where we were). The transfer of ownership begins in June. I see some layoffs happening later this year. Very unfortunate. 3 of those employees were just hired over the last 8 months. I'm not worried in the least about my job. I'm revenue, and overhead tends to be what gets cut. But I've got some serious soul searching and analyzing to do. I know what it takes to run our company overhead wise. I know what each revenue generator has to bring in to keep it all going. With added business taxes, added healthcare costs, and commission percentages for the company continuing to get cut, I just don't see any way for us to remain profitable enough to buy out the current owners. I will say, however... The value of the company just dropped. Which is a good thing, because IMO it was slightly overvalued to begin with.

But I've got plenty of options, and there's no sense in making a drastic emotional decision. I know I can take care of myself, and my family, regardless of the crooks in DC.

[brandon01rt]

I'm watching fox 4 and the camera keeps panning across the audience. All the while people have this FML look on their face and the black people are dancing and waving their flags around. Comical

[Vertnut]

This.

We don't have the right to bitch. This won't be the first time the popular vote didn't meant shit.

Gore took it in 2000.

[Mike]

The electoral college still works. We may not like it, but it does work.

This.

We don't have the right to bitch. This won't be the first time the popular vote didn't meant shit.