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    US PRES. ELECTION; Why does it take a whole year?

    It's ridiculous that the primary stage of US Presidential election are strung out for seven whole months when they are taking place in different states. They could have one 'super Tuesday' as they call some of them, in August ready for the Labour Day start to the final election campaign. It must be the amount of money being made, as I can't see any practical reason for dragging the process out. It's shocking waste of time when three months would do it.
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    It's not unusual for soap operas to run year round, is it?
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    Maybe because there is such an array of excellent candidates to choose from ????

    shOwbama, Rodham, Edwards, etc...
    Romney, McCain, Gingrich, Bachmann, etc...

    Alright, we can comprehensively scrap that theory...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Analyzer View Post
    Maybe because there is such an array of excellent candidates to choose from ????

    shOwbama, Rodham, Edwards, etc...
    Romney, McCain, Gingrich, Bachmann, etc...

    Alright, we can comprehensively scrap that theory...
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    Quote Originally Posted by neiphin View Post
    2012 calling
    mmmmm......same soap opera nonsense....different year.

    By the way, Canadians are able to get an election started and finished in 28 days.

    They hold serious debates, in two languages(fluenly), across all policies, and visiting several time zones.

    And on the basis of the evidence, in recent years - they elect better, more intelligent, and more honest leaders.

    Not a Bush, a Slick Willy, or a Teleprompter President in sight....

    And when they are done, they get on with running the country with politeness towards each other and seriousness.

    Well done Canucks !!!
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    well ok
    in the states elections are an industry in itself
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    Quote Originally Posted by neiphin View Post
    well ok
    in the states elections are an industry in itself
    Yes. ShowBusiness.

    The elections are not about democracy, they are a form of show business, mixed with soap opera.

    And no soap opera would be complete without a Newt Gingrich, and an ex-wife in the bacgroound with stories to tell....
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    Quote Originally Posted by Analyzer View Post
    Maybe because there is such an array of excellent candidates to choose from ????

    shOwbama, Rodham, Edwards, etc...
    Romney, McCain, Gingrich, Bachmann, etc...

    Alright, we can comprehensively scrap that theory...
    It's not for nothing they call the US 'the land of the fee'. It's all about money.

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    Big country? Big publicity = big dollars?
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