# Describe and discuss the aftermath of The Disaster: "Bush Wins The Election" **URL:** \ **Category:** Great Debates\ **Created:** [October 11, 2004, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692 "2004-10-11T19:41:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/21 "2004-10-12T00:49:25Z")
Well, I for one plan on whining on and on about Bush stealing the election and criticizing every single time Bush does anything at all while the repubs piss and moan about how liberal the board is, how they are tremendously outnumbered, and how the media is against them. šŸ˜› (please note the smilie. it indicates a large lack of seriousness in the above statement) For me, a lot depends on how it goes down. If it is a close election and the supreme court gets involved, Iā€™m packing up and moving to Canada. All and all, I expect more of the same of the last four years. Iā€™ll grit my teeth and get through it. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/22 "2004-10-12T00:52:33Z")
GWB re-elected? The Republic will survive. The SDMB will be a lively place. The OP will maintain cardiovascular fitness by dancing about in rage. Iā€™m running out of positives. ---
**Author:** ![Harborwolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c89c15/32.png) [@Harborwolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harborwolf)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/23 "2004-10-12T00:55:04Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > GWB re-elected? > > The Republic will survive. > > The SDMB will be a lively place. > > The OP will maintain cardiovascular fitness by dancing about in rage. > > Iā€™m running out of positives. Decent bands will get mad enough to make good records. The new green day album has a bit of a political bent and itā€™s the best one of theirs in years. Maybe if Bush is in office for another four, heā€™ll make u2 mad enough to stop making crap. Thatā€™s the best positive I can think of. ā˜¹ ---
**Author:** ![Revtim](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/revtim/32/1042_2.png) [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/24 "2004-10-12T00:57:12Z")
> [@Harborwolf](#): > > Decent bands will get mad enough to make good records. The new green day album has a bit of a political bent and itā€™s the best one of theirs in years. Maybe if Bush is in office for another four, heā€™ll make u2 mad enough to stop making crap. > > Thatā€™s the best positive I can think of. ā˜¹ Al Jourgensen of ā€˜Ministryā€™ says he only makes good albums during Bush administrations. ---
**Author:** ![Agent\_Cooper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9fc348/32.png) [@Agent\_Cooper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Cooper)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/25 "2004-10-12T01:37:45Z")
I agree with what has been pointed out about the supreme court. I thought the same of the last election. I generally expect bad things to continue to happen, globally, whoever wins. The worst part of it to me is what Cisco said. When he wins, it will be America officially saying to the world, ā€œWe approve of it all, and we want more!ā€ How embarrasing. ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/26 "2004-10-12T01:50:28Z")
Alec Baldwin and Janine Garofalo will leave the country. This is a universal good that outweighs any possible harm Bush could do. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/27 "2004-10-12T01:51:51Z")
Gotta go with **El\_Kabong** on this one. Phased withdrawal, slow economic recovery, the world goes on. Another attack on US soil and all bets are off. The reaction by the American people will either be withdrawal from the International Community, or a demand for headsā€¦lots and lots of heads. It could go either way. ---
**Author:** ![Aeschines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aeschines/32/16251_2.png) [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/28 "2004-10-12T01:54:16Z")
On February 27, 2005, there will be a large explosion in the Capitol Building. Bush declare the act the work of terrorists, and on the following day suspends habeas corpus and other rights. All non-Republican senators and representatives are jailed forthwith. Then, on March 23, the rump Congress passes the _Law to Remedy the Misery of the People and the Homeland_. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/29 "2004-10-12T01:56:18Z")
> [@Sam Stone](#): > > Alec Baldwin and Janine Garofalo will leave the country. This is a universal good that outweighs any possible harm Bush could do. Arenā€™t you a Canadian, **Sam?** Baldwin and Garofalo will be coming to **your** country! Hope you enjoy them, no need to thank us! šŸ™‚ ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/30 "2004-10-12T01:59:40Z")
> [@Aeschines](#): > > On February 27, 2005, there will be a large explosion in the Capitol Building. Bush declare the act the work of terrorists, and on the following day suspends habeas corpus and other rights. All non-Republican senators and representatives are jailed forthwith. > > Then, on March 23, the rump Congress passes the _Law to Remedy the Misery of the People and the Homeland_. Gods, I love this board! That actually sent me off to Cromwell before the dime dropped and I remembered the date. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![Sam\_Stone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecccb3/32.png) [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/31 "2004-10-12T02:46:12Z")
> [@](#): > > Arenā€™t you a Canadian, Sam? Baldwin and Garofalo will be coming to your country! Hope you enjoy them, no need to thank us! You realize, of course, that if we get those two, it will only be in exchange for Celine Dion. You really want to make that trade? ---
**Author:** ![Aeschines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aeschines/32/16251_2.png) [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/32 "2004-10-12T03:09:42Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Gods, I love this board! That actually sent me off to Cromwell before the dime dropped and I remembered the date. šŸ˜ƒ Cromwell? Is that a search tool I havenā€™t heard of? ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/33 "2004-10-12T03:18:42Z")
> [@Aeschines](#): > > Cromwell? Is that a search tool I havenā€™t heard of? A Cromwell is kind of like a Sponberg, but with more speeds and more attachments. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/34 "2004-10-12T03:18:56Z")
I just finished teaching my AP kids Cromwell and the Rump Parliament. My mind went that direction first. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/35 "2004-10-12T03:20:53Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > I just finished teaching my AP kids Cromwell and the Rump Parliament. My mind went that direction first. šŸ˜ƒ In 50 words or less, please explain the process by which the Long Parliament evolved into the Rump Parliament. All right, you can use more than 50 words. In fact, please do. šŸ˜‰ ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/36 "2004-10-12T03:24:34Z")
Long Parliament + Thomas Pride = Rump Parliament. šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/37 "2004-10-12T03:26:55Z")
In case you were serious about the request: [British Civil War.](http://www.british-civil-wars.co.uk/)šŸ˜ƒ ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/38 "2004-10-12T03:28:37Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Long Parliament + Thomas Pride = Rump Parliament. šŸ˜ƒ Ah, yes! Oneā€™s Thomas is indeed oneā€™s Pride! ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/39 "2004-10-12T06:44:34Z")
> [@pantom](#): > > I think the twin deficit situation is so bad that even if Kerry does everything sensibly during his term, economically speaking, we could still see a dollar crisis. But with Bush, the odds of such a crisis happening at some point in the next 5-10 years would approach certainty. > What this would mean is that when itā€™s all over, itā€™s entirely possible that the dollar will have lost its status as reserve currency of choice around the world, and that if the US wants to borrow from abroad it may have to do so in the currency of the lender, thereby facing the same choices and challenges in doing so that a Brazil or Argentina faces today. Right, if this goes on, the nation will literally be bankrupt. We canā€™t afford this kind of defict. It is actually the most serious camapign issue, and most folks seem to not even know itā€™s happening. Used to be the Democrats were ā€œTax and spendā€ and the GOP was ā€œCut spending and taxesā€ (and it was debateable which was better for the nation and the economy). But now the Republicans are ā€œCut taxes and increase spendingā€ and that is without a doubt the very worst possible road to go. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2004, 6:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692/40 "2004-10-12T06:57:27Z")
> [@Evil One](#): > > The democrats will nominate a moderate in 2008 after Kerry joins Humphrey, McGovern, Carter, Dukakis and Mondale in showing them that a liberal cannot win the presidency. Carter? I could have _sworn_ that he was President once. Shows what I know. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-and-discuss-the-aftermath-of-the-disaster-bush-wins-the-election/268692.md?page=3)