Kerry Concedes

Azred · 11-03-2004, 11:20 AM

Just after 1100 EST (1600 GMT), John Kerry called President Bush to concede the election; this has been verified by two news services.
I give a [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] to Kerry for taking the high road. I knew he would because now he can focus on 2008.

Sorry to our detractors, but the American people have spoken and the word they spoke was "Bush". [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img]

Grojlach · 11-03-2004, 11:21 AM

Still nothing on CNN, strangely enough... Not that Kerry gains anything from postposting his concession, though.

Timber Loftis · 11-03-2004, 11:22 AM

I thought the word they spoke was "war."

Or maybe "death."

Or maybe "death to homosexuals."

Or, something like that.

Grojlach · 11-03-2004, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Grojlach:
Still nothing on CNN, strangely enough... Not that Kerry gains anything from postposting his concession, though.

Sorry, there's a mention of it right now on CNN. [img]smile.gif[/img]
No footage of Kerry conceding yet, though.

Grojlach · 11-03-2004, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timber Loftis:
Or maybe "death to homosexuals."

Yeah, those referendum results on gay marriage were rather embarrassing. It only emphasises the major differences between Western Europe's progressive elements and the US's more traditional ones...

Sigmar · 11-03-2004, 11:37 AM

*A little piece of Sigmar dies upon reading the news*

Well...it's over.

Gangrell · 11-03-2004, 11:39 AM

I have now given up on my fellow man, good day people [img]tongue.gif[/img]

dplax · 11-03-2004, 11:45 AM

Does Kerry conceding mean that the remaining votes do not need be counted? Or shall they be counted? And if they are counted and it turns out that Kerry has won will he still be able to claim presidency, disregarding that he had abandoned?

[ 11-03-2004, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: dplax ]

Azred · 11-03-2004, 12:12 PM

No, even if every vote is recounted and Kerry winds up with a majority a concession is legally binding, akin to waiving your right to do something. Of course, that doesn't mean that a lawsuit can't reverse it, but it wouldn't play well in the press and would make you look like a sore loser.

Sorry, Timber. I wish our choices had been better, but it was either Tweedledum or Tweedledumber.

When are we ever going to have a major candidate who is actually worth anything?

Homosexual marriage should never have been on any ballot anywhere. It is a personal issue, not a political one.

Like I said earlier, conceding now makes it easier for Kerry to run in 2008. At least, if I were a Kerry advisor that would be my advice at this point.

Quatro anos mas of Novus Ordo Seclorum! [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img]

Grojlach · 11-03-2004, 12:19 PM

Kerry running in 2008? Doubt it's gonna happen... I personally expect Jeb Bush running against Hillary Clinton in '08 (how that for a nightmare scenario?

).

11-03-2004, 11:20 AM	#1
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	Just after 1100 EST (1600 GMT), John Kerry called President Bush to concede the election; this has been verified by two news services. I give a [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] to Kerry for taking the high road. I knew he would because now he can focus on 2008. Sorry to our detractors, but the American people have spoken and the word they spoke was "Bush". [img]graemlins/petard.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

11-03-2004, 11:45 AM	#8
dplax Jack Burton Join Date: July 19, 2003 Location: an expat living in France Age: 39 Posts: 5,577	Does Kerry conceding mean that the remaining votes do not need be counted? Or shall they be counted? And if they are counted and it turns out that Kerry has won will he still be able to claim presidency, disregarding that he had abandoned? [ 11-03-2004, 11:46 AM: Message edited by: dplax ] __________________

11-03-2004, 12:12 PM	#9
Azred Drow Priestess Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: a hidden sanctorum high above the metroplex Age: 55 Posts: 4,037	No, even if every vote is recounted and Kerry winds up with a majority a concession is legally binding, akin to waiving your right to do something. Of course, that doesn't mean that a lawsuit can't reverse it, but it wouldn't play well in the press and would make you look like a sore loser. Sorry, Timber. I wish our choices had been better, but it was either Tweedledum or Tweedledumber. When are we ever going to have a major candidate who is actually worth anything? Homosexual marriage should never have been on any ballot anywhere. It is a personal issue, not a political one. Like I said earlier, conceding now makes it easier for Kerry to run in 2008. At least, if I were a Kerry advisor that would be my advice at this point. Quatro anos mas of Novus Ordo Seclorum! [img]graemlins/beigesmilewinkgrin.gif[/img] __________________ Everything may be explained by a conspiracy theory. All conspiracy theories are true. No matter how thinly you slice it, it's still bologna.

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11-03-2004, 11:21 AM	#2
Grojlach Zartan Join Date: May 2, 2001 Location: Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum Age: 44 Posts: 5,281	Still nothing on CNN, strangely enough... Not that Kerry gains anything from postposting his concession, though.

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Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	I thought the word they spoke was "war." Or maybe "death." Or maybe "death to homosexuals." Or, something like that.

11-03-2004, 11:37 AM	#6
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	A little piece of Sigmar dies upon reading the news Well...it's over.

11-03-2004, 11:39 AM	#7
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