How's Obama going?

[Jovial Monk]

Isn't Romney a Jew also?

You ARE an anti–semite Mantra, Jew hater!

You would be the only person in the world not to know Romney is a Mormon.

[mantra]

Mitt Romney is a Mormon (and a Piscean, I note). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitt_Romney

What's the difference?

The doctrines of the Latter Day Saint movement, commonly referred to as Mormonism, teach that its adherents are either direct descendants of the House of Israel, or are adopted into it. As such, Judaism is foundational to the history of Mormonism; the Jewish people are considered a covenant people of God, held in high esteem, and are respected in the Mormon faith system. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is consequently very philo-Semitic in its doctrine.

Polling has shown that Jews generally view Mormons more positively than any other religious group.[1] Explanations for Jews' high regard for Mormons is speculated to come both from their solidarity with other historically abused religious minorities and the philo-semitism of Mormon theology.

[AiA in Atlanta]

Pennsylvania's new voter registration ID law is in the news today. This state has failed to even produce ONE case of voter fraud which this new law is designed to protect against ...

[Neferti]

Pennsylvania's new voter registration ID law is in the news today. This state has failed to even produce ONE case of voter fraud which this new law is designed to protect against ...

So, unlike Australia where we are obligated to Register on the Electoral Rolls as we turn 18, there is no such thing in the USA. Who would actually KNOW whether a person voted twice? I imagine that even in Oz one could get around that if one was so hell bent on voting numerous times.

I think that Australia should not make you attend a Voting Booth. I did get fined $20 some years ago for trying the "system" (in a local by election) I was extremely happy to send a cheque for $20 to The Government.

[Super Nova]

Obama is doing OK on the fund raising.

President Obama Has Official Fundraising Advantage Over Mitt Romney
Jul 11, 2012 7:09 PM EDT

President Obama is predicting doomsday to supporters in a plea for more cash—but official fundraising numbers show he has raised more money than Mitt Romney.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2 ... omney.html

[AiA in Atlanta]

Pennsylvania's new voter registration ID law is in the news today. This state has failed to even produce ONE case of voter fraud which this new law is designed to protect against ...

So, unlike Australia where we are obligated to Register on the Electoral Rolls as we turn 18, there is no such thing in the USA. Who would actually KNOW whether a person voted twice? I imagine that even in Oz one could get around that if one was so hell bent on voting numerous times.

I think that Australia should not make you attend a Voting Booth. I did get fined $20 some years ago for trying the "system" (in a local by election) I was extremely happy to send a cheque for $20 to The Government.

There is of course an official roll in each state no one is obligated to register. The new laws in some states just make it more difficult for some to vote, which is what the GOP wants as it benefits them. Actually, I prefer the Australian system that requires one to vote. The more who vote, the greater the benefit to society.

[Neferti]

There is of course an official roll in each state no one is obligated to register. The new laws in some states just make it more difficult for some to vote, which is what the GOP wants as it benefits them. Actually, I prefer the Australian system that requires one to vote. The more who vote, the greater the benefit to society.

"In each State". LOL This is where, I think, American has got it all wrong. Probably way too difficult to change now but, surely, commit a crime in one State and get tried in another with entirely different laws MUST cause a lot of problems.

The American "official ROLL" ... Roll of what in each State? Casinos or Sex places? Come on AiA. Doesn't the USA have an ID thingie? I am not saying that you should have "compulsory" REGISTRATION on a ROLL when you turn 18 to VOTE, but it is a reasonable idea. Even HOBOS would get to vote! Doesn't the lowest of the low have an entitlement to voting for what they "need"?

How's the welfare system in the USA?

[AnimalMother]

Most of us can remember when Bush became president. He spat the dummy when he initially didn't win

Obviously you aren't one of "most of us". Bush initially won in Florida, by a small margin. Gore challenged the results. There were recounts and court cases, and eventually Gore's challenge failed.

Democrats have a hard time with history.

[AnimalMother]

Pennsylvania's new voter registration ID law is in the news today. This state has failed to even produce ONE case of voter fraud which this new law is designed to protect against ...

There have been plenty of allegations of voting fraud in Pennsylvania, but no criminal convictions in the last five years. Of course, since voters are not required to prove their identity, fraud would be difficult to prove.

However, once again the question is raised: If Democrats aren't benefiting from voter fraud, why are they so determined to enable it? Surely any reasonable political party would want to eliminate cheating in elections?

[mantra]

Most of us can remember when Bush became president. He spat the dummy when he initially didn't win

Obviously you aren't one of "most of us". Bush initially won in Florida, by a small margin. Gore challenged the results. There were recounts and court cases, and eventually Gore's challenge failed.

Democrats have a hard time with history.

I'm sorry - but I should have said "most of us - excluding the yanks of course" when I made that statement. Bush wasn't popular globally. The vote re-count wasn't statewide was it - only in a couple of electorates or whatever they call them over there? That's why I was querying whether the Supreme Court Judge/s were Republicans.