Columba From Germany, joined Dec 2004, 6801 posts, RR: 5 Posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1504 times:
Will the war in Georgia help McCain win the US presidential election ?
I know usually foreign affairs have no real influence on US election but McCain might gain some profit from this.
It will forever be a McDonnell Douglas MD 80 , Boeing MD 80 sounds so wrong
LTBEWR From United States of America, joined Jan 2004, 12337 posts, RR: 12 Reply 1, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1500 times:
McCain has said that he doesn't trust Putin who is still a major influence in Russian politics, and taking a line the opposite of GWB. In general I think he takes a very careful and suspect view of Russia, considering their serious corruption, control by the tiny numbers of the rich, their investments in the middle east especially as to nuclear materials and processing equipment that could end up as terror weapons. Obama has been vague or really has said little as to Russia. That may help McCain, but there are many more important issues, especially the domestic economy that will make the difference in who the voters choose.
PSA727 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 972 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 8 hours ago) and read 1493 times:
This might affect any plans Obama might have had to hold a political
rally in Red Square...From Russia With Love.
Actually, this affair might be over well in advance of the Novemebr election.
However, if it isn't, then it would be a serious foreign affair issue that would
probably influence some voters in November. And probably in McCain's favor.
Confuscius From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 3636 posts, RR: 2 Reply 4, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 4 days 4 hours ago) and read 1457 times:
Cadet57 From United States of America, joined Jul 2005, 9081 posts, RR: 34 Reply 7, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1389 times:
Quoting Columba (Reply 6): Usually domestic issues are playing a higher role in US elections as foreign politics.
So is Iraq the pink elephant in the room no one likes to talk about?
Doors open, right hand side, next stop is Springfield.
Sv7887 From United States of America, joined May 2008, 1025 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 21 hours ago) and read 1383 times:
Given that most Americans think Georgia is a US state I doubt this will help McCain at all. You'd be lucky if 25% of Americans even know who the Presidents of each respective country are.
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 7): So is Iraq the pink elephant in the room no one likes to talk about? Wink
Pretty neglected by the so called Media these days, given that US involvement is winding down, regardless of whether Obama or McCain gets elected..The Iraqis are feeling very confident about their abilities and want the US out. I am sure the US will maintain some sort of presence, but things are drawing to a close there.
Columba From Germany, joined Dec 2004, 6801 posts, RR: 5 Reply 9, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 15 hours ago) and read 1336 times:
Quoting Cadet57 (Reply 7): So is Iraq the pink elephant in the room no one likes to talk about?
Iraq is also a domestic issue regarding the US military is involved, Georgia (not the US state) and Russia don't affect the average American as much except that Oil and Gas are maybe getting more expensive.
It will forever be a McDonnell Douglas MD 80 , Boeing MD 80 sounds so wrong
Maidensgator From United States of America, joined Jan 2007, 945 posts, RR: 0 Reply 10, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1303 times:
Quoting Columba (Reply 9): Georgia (not the US state) and Russia don't affect the average American as much except that Oil and Gas are maybe getting more expensive.
Oil by the barrel is dropping, so far down over $2 again today, and gas went down ten cents a gallon over the weekend... $3.60 a gallon here; how much is it in Germany?
The first thing we do, let's kill all the lawyers.
Confuscius From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 3636 posts, RR: 2 Reply 11, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1293 times:
Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 8): Given that most Americans think Georgia is a US state
Jpax From United States of America, joined Aug 2006, 1016 posts, RR: 0 Reply 12, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1287 times:
Sv7887 From United States of America, joined May 2008, 1025 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 1287 times:
Quoting Confuscius (Reply 11): Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 8):
Given that most Americans think Georgia is a US state
It isn't? Confused
Should have said, "Is JUST a US State" rather than a country near Russia
Travelin man From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 3313 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 1278 times:
Quoting Columba (Thread starter): Will the war in Georgia help McCain win the US presidential election ?
I know usually foreign affairs have no real influence on US election but McCain might gain some profit from this.
90%-95% of the population does not care one iota regarding a war between Georgia & Russia. Most people are tired of the foreign entaglements we are finding ourselves in, and the economy will likely drive most of the election decisions.
There is a saying that "all politics is local", and to some extent that is true, especially as it relates to areas that impact voters' wallets.
Insofar as this war leads to higher gas prices, it will just increase calls for more energy independence.
I don't see this as benefiting either politician (unless the US does something really dumb and we get into the middle of it). Then, if it is Bush leading us into yet another entanglement, it would actually be McCain that could suffer since his foreign policy is pretty aligned with Bush's.
Alias1024 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 2644 posts, RR: 2 Reply 15, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 1231 times:
Quoting Columba (Thread starter): Will the war in Georgia help McCain win the US presidential election ?
I think it's far too early to say. If it drags on, it could certainly become an issue in the election, but unless the fighting spreads it won't make much of an impact on the election here. Obama also has a few people on the rumored short list for VP that are very experienced in foreign affairs, which could help blunt any perceived weakness Obama may have in that area.
It is a mistake to think you can solve any major problems with just potatoes.
Columba From Germany, joined Dec 2004, 6801 posts, RR: 5 Reply 16, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 14 hours ago) and read 1208 times:
Quoting Maidensgator (Reply 10): $3.60 a gallon here; how much is it in Germany?
Today the gas price is 1, 42 Euro per Liter.
1 gal = 3.785 L
One Dollar is 1.49579 Euro
Do the math ?
Much more as in the US !!!
Quoting Alias1024 (Reply 15): I think it's far too early to say. If it drags on, it could certainly become an issue in the election, but unless the fighting spreads it won't make much of an impact on the election here. Obama also has a few people on the rumored short list for VP that are very experienced in foreign affairs, which could help blunt any perceived weakness Obama may have in that area.
Well McCain has warned a lot from Russia and used a lot of" cold war language" so this conflict can convince people that McCain was right with his opinion about Russia and will be a better leader.
It will forever be a McDonnell Douglas MD 80 , Boeing MD 80 sounds so wrong
11Bravo From United States of America, joined Feb 2005, 1648 posts, RR: 11 Reply 17, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 2 days 12 hours ago) and read 1198 times:
Quoting Sv7887 (Reply 8): You'd be lucky if 25% of Americans even know who the Presidents of each respective country are.
You'd be amazingly lucky indeed. I'd be willing to bet that number is considerably less than 1%
Charles79 From Puerto Rico, joined Mar 2007, 1307 posts, RR: 5 Reply 20, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 1117 times:
Quoting JM017 (Reply 19): Isn't Delta's largest hub there? Kinda risky having their largest hub so near to Russia, isn't it?
Well I read that the US military just transported Georgian troops back home...ATL I suppose, right? One hell of a trip to go from Iraq to ATL then on to Russia for a war.
Maybe they bought their tickets through Priceline...
Superfly From Thailand, joined May 2000, 38512 posts, RR: 80 Reply 21, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 23 hours ago) and read 1116 times:
Confuscius:
General Sherman was the last to invade Georgia.
Depends on how long this war in Georgia last. If it's over before the Olympics are over, then it would have zero impact.
If it goes on longer, it could help McCain.
Confuscius From United States of America, joined Aug 2001, 3636 posts, RR: 2 Reply 24, posted (4 years 9 months 2 weeks 18 hours ago) and read 1090 times:
Quoting Superfly (Reply 21): General Sherman was the last to invade Georgia.
IIRC, Freaknik was the last to invade Georgia.
Ain't I a stinker?
25 Seb146: Depends. McCain's chief foreign advisor, Randy Scheunemann, was working for Georgia while working for the campaign. He also lobbied for Georgian inte
26 Sv7887: Kinda like keeping company with convicted felons like Tony Rezko and Detriot's soon to be convict mayor? How about getting more money from Exxon than
27 Confuscius: Perhaps she feels better now that John allegedly called Cindy a word that ryhmes with runt.
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