Nimue1995 1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I found the links you provided interesting and of course I'd like to see a President that's poker-friendly. But that's not everything. I am tending to lean toward Obama since Edwards dropped out. But I'm really so dissatisfied with all the candidate choices that if Mike Bloomberg runs I might just vote for him out of picque. I am very unhappy with the direction our country has taken, particular in the erosion of civil liberties that has taken place during the Bush years. Plus the amazing GROWTH of big government during what's supposed to be the party of small government's administration. Good grief, talk about irresponsible fiscal policies! Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I know what Im saying is a bit shaky cos DN can write what ever the hell he wants. Im sure I'll be told to shut up at least once but this is what came out of me when I read it and its just my honest opinion Link to post Share on other sites
ffishh 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I agree.Daniel should not be allowed to voice his opinion on his own website. sw Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I know what Im saying is a bit shaky cos DN can write what ever the hell he wants. Im sure I'll be told to shut up at least once but this is what came out of me when I read it and its just my honest opinionlmaoGet your own blog and guess what? then you can write whatever the hell YOU want. Weeeeeeeeeeeee freedom of speech Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I agree.Daniel should not be allowed to voice his opinion on his own website. sw I read it on card player.com Link to post Share on other sites
tswing 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I found the links you provided interesting and of course I'd like to see a President that's poker-friendly. But that's not everything. I am tending to lean toward Obama since Edwards dropped out. But I'm really so dissatisfied with all the candidate choices that if Mike Bloomberg runs I might just vote for him out of picque. I am very unhappy with the direction our country has taken, particular in the erosion of civil liberties that has taken place during the Bush years. Plus the amazing GROWTH of big government during what's supposed to be the party of small government's administration. Good grief, talk about irresponsible fiscal policies! This is very irresponsible to say, you are talking about this administration and the growth of government, are you failing to realize that if hillary gets into office there will be universal healthcare and higher taxes. Now that is what I call amazing growth of government, can you imagine our government running healthcare, NIGHTMARE..And all I got out of daniel's blog is that he is simply one more person who chooses a candidate solely on emotion, feel, how they look, how he appears to maybe be able to do something, why not take a minute and look at something more concrete like what a candidate has accomplished in the past and perhaps how that relates to what they can bring to the white house.Read the blog again, is there anything in there about Barack Hussein Obama other than the fact that daniel just gets good vibes from the guy, nothing substantial solely feel good.The very nature why Daniel lives in such a nice house with such nice things and a very nice amount of money is what the Democrats slowly but surely are trying to take away. It starts with the healthcare, doctors will have capped salaries, then its so much taxes for the rich, and eventually it will be a professional poker player can not make more than 150,000 dollars a year, i mean this is literally what the Democrats are creeping towards. They do not want capitalism, they don't want this to be a country with endless opportunity, they want everybody to have the same thing, which to me is absolutely not why I moved to this country and started my own business. Link to post Share on other sites
Nimue1995 1 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 I don't believe there was anything in my post that remotely should give anyone the opinion that I'd vote for Hilary Clinton. If she's the nominee and McCain is the Republican then I'd definitely hope that Bloomberg would get in the race since at least that would give me someone I could in good conscience vote for. I am, I guess, an old-time Democrat. Used to be that the Democrats were the working man's party. I have been hoping with the rise of such populist Dems as our own Brian Schweitzer and John Tester that the Democratic Party might be headed back that direction. Both the above were elected in a RED state and have very high approval ratings here. That's because they remember where they came from and the folks back home who elected them. And I guess that's why I lean toward Obama. Because he's worked for what he's got and hasn't had it all handed to him on a silver platter like Hilary has. And sorry but McCain is too hot-tempered and inclined toward war as the solution for me. I don't know about the thing with Obama's church. Does this writer provide any proof for what he claims in his writing? Too much anymore I totally distrust the media unless there's substantive proof of what they say. As for Daniel going by his emotions and impressions of Obama, what would you have him go by, the news media? campaign commercials? talk (hate) radio? Com'on. When it comes down to it that's really all we can ever go by is our impression of the candidate. And until we don't have a mainstream media that's in the hands of a few corporations, we won't get anything like the truth from them really. Not unless it suits their purpose. That's why I watch the debates live, the candidate's speeches live when I can, C-Span. Because there have been many times that I've watched the event live and then heard what the media reported and wondered if they even attended the same event. And it doesn't matter much if it's a Republican or Democrat they're covering. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I know what Im saying is a bit shaky cos DN can write what ever the hell he wants. Im sure I'll be told to shut up at least once but this is what came out of me when I read it and its just my honest opinionI agree, if only DN would use his powers for good (republican) instead of evil (democrats). Link to post Share on other sites
KONGOS 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Obama still voted for the Patriot Act, has voted for every Iraq funding bill, would've voted for the authorization and still takes lots of money from special interests....change? He just loves using that word...along with "hope", "future", "progress" etc...makes people feel all warm inside. What is he actually gonna change? I agree that the biggest thing he'll change is the perception of America which I believe is really important, but as for policy...not gonna happen. Don't get me wrong, I'll take him over Clinton or any of the Republicans (except for RP) but let's not pretend he really represents "change". Link to post Share on other sites
Nimue1995 1 Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 If you want to see which candidate comes closest to your views on a few key subjects go to this link and take the quiz. It was interesting to me since it turned out to be a tie between Hilary and Obama for me. But all things being equal I'd still choose Obama. http://www.votechooser.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
bampote 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Just as a point of clarification, the "Yes we can" song is based on Barack Obama's concession speech in New Hampshire, not his South Carolina victory speech. Link to post Share on other sites
speedz99 145 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I agree. His blog could influence the votes of tens, if not dozens, of Americans. Someone should really do something about this...The very nature why Daniel lives in such a nice house with such nice things and a very nice amount of money is what the Democrats slowly but surely are trying to take away. It starts with the healthcare, doctors will have capped salaries, then its so much taxes for the rich, and eventually it will be a professional poker player can not make more than 150,000 dollars a year, i mean this is literally what the Democrats are creeping towards. They do not want capitalism, they don't want this to be a country with endless opportunity, they want everybody to have the same thing, which to me is absolutely not why I moved to this country and started my own business....maybe this guy. He seems to have a solid grip on reality. Link to post Share on other sites
SlapStick 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I agree. His blog could influence the votes of tens, if not dozens, of Americans. Someone should really do something about this......maybe this guy. He seems to have a solid grip on reality.Point taken.But check out the Pentru Mama thread. Theres about 10 different people who said they basically cried from it and thats only the people who had enough balls to say that. Not dissing the people in anyway, but he has a sometimes mind boggling effect on some people.And yes, Tswing's comment was full of shit Link to post Share on other sites
LostInPoker 0 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I am curious about who Daniel Negreanu actually voted for, if he even voted. It has always been my understading that Daniel Negreanu is NOT a US CITIZEN (if I am wrong about that then my apology)So did you vote for OBAMA Daniel or are you not voting in this election? Link to post Share on other sites
Southern Buddhist 1 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Point taken.But check out the Pentru Mama thread. Theres about 10 different people who said they basically cried from it and thats only the people who had enough balls to say that. Not dissing the people in anyway, but he has a sometimes mind boggling effect on some people.And yes, Tswing's comment was full of shitThat wasn't because of the "mind-boggling" effect he has on people. That was empathy, because most of us who posted (me included) had lost a parent ourselves, young. We knew what kind of pain and love he was talking about, because we've been there. If he ever makes me cry on command while talking about his golf game, I'll let you know. _That_ would be something.And yes, Tswing's comment was full of shit. Link to post Share on other sites
DCJ001 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 It's Daniel's blog. He gave his opinion.If you've got a blog, and you'd like to give your opinion, feel free to do it.If you're easily influenced and subject to being brainwashed, don't read anything on the internet. Link to post Share on other sites
sniper6121 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Just voted Ron Paul sorry Daniel haha. Link to post Share on other sites
midgetspy 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Every time I see the phrase "Yes We Can" I immediately think of one of the worst songs ever made... Link to post Share on other sites
GeneralGeeWhiz 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I agree, if only DN would use his powers for evil (republican) instead of good (democrats).FYP Link to post Share on other sites
tswing 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 what exactly about my post is full of shit. the Facts:Any democrat wants to raise taxes on upper class folks, the result of that is debatable, according to history lowering taxes for everybody has a much greater effect on the economy than any raise in taxes.Social healthcare, do you want that?? I do not remember what type, in Canada a certain surgeon has a salary cap of $167,000, I think it is pretty obvious what salary caps can do to our healthcare system, it takes out incentive to be the best and smartest doctor, it results in a pool of mediocracy.The New Democratic philosophy, take your hard earned money and spread it around, grow government, and slowly creep towards socialism. GREAT YOU GUYS ARE GREAT!!!!!! liberals are to blame for people not being allowed to put up a christmas tree in school without having kwanzaa candles, a menora and a healthy acknowledgement of ramadan. It is the liberals that are going to continue what they are doing until this country is attacked again, and then hopefully people will open their eyes and realize this country is based on good strong conservative morals. love ya Link to post Share on other sites
weishan14 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Every time I see the phrase "Yes We Can" I immediately think of one of the worst songs ever made... Everytime I hear the phrase "Yes We Can" I think of Bob the Builder - must have something to do with having grandchildren - lol Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I know what Im saying is a bit shaky cos DN can write what ever the hell he wants. Im sure I'll be told to shut up at least once but this is what came out of me when I read it and its just my honest opinion The whole point of my blog was to sway people to vote for Obama. I want him to win. I want everyone to vote for him. I wrote a blog in the hopes that people might read it, get inspired, and then vote for Obama. There is no smoke screen here, this is what I'm passionate about and I shared it in my blog. Link to post Share on other sites
Barack_Obama 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 What Daniel Negreanu said is absolutely true. He has basically endorsed Barack Obama for several years now, and he makes no secret of, that he is trying to use the little influence he's got to persuade people to vote for Obama, just like people who support Hillary would do. He is not a journalist, institution or Canadian official, he is not bound to ANY code to remain objective, nor neutral. He is not a Goebbels, he speaks the truth, even if it is subjective. After 8 years of Bush, 8 years, not 4, it's about time for the people to speak up. The government should come out of the body of the people, and America is not Bush-land, even though most of the world seems to think so. Hillary Clinton is a fine candidate, in my personal opinion, but to me personally she seems too caught up in herself, and the old system. Republicans go to sleep, praying for her to win the nomination. If you're approximately 40 years now, you've never had a chance to vote without a Clinton or a Bush on the ballot. If you truly want change, I don't think that should continue into 2016, what's next, Jeb Bush? Political dynasty's speak against the very foundation of the American belief, from the thoughts of Montesquieu, separation of powers. The very reason why George Washington didn't want to serve several terms. The republicans seems to gather around McCain the straight-talker. I think that's what America needs right now, but from the lips of Barack Obana and his movement for change, and he's the one that can take on McCain in November and the country's problems, and lead the world after he's sworn into office. Link to post Share on other sites
Jariso13 1 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I dont like DN pushing his opinion on the people who read his blog. There was a lot of persuasion techniques in that last blog. Someone with such an influence over people like DN shouldnt be making such a blog. It was a one sided love fest.I dont know, Im 100% with Obama, but I just felt uncomfortable reading that blog. I love soaking up everything DN writes, so I really didnt like a completely biased rant.Its just I know people who would basically take daniels advice on anything i.e. if he made clothes like Hellmuth he'd make a fortune. I guess I feel like he is abusing the power we gave with him with our unequaled affection for him.I know what Im saying is a bit shaky cos DN can write what ever the hell he wants. Im sure I'll be told to shut up at least once but this is what came out of me when I read it and its just my honest opinionEvery other famous person or politician is allowed to endorse a candidate but DN isnt because you think he is influential?? Everyone who has publicly backed a candidate and that you have heard about has the same effect as DN...How do I know? Because it made the news so it means that people care. They didnt do anything wrong, and neither did DN. Its his space let him write what he wants.But, on another note...those persuasion techniques you talk about...I heard a rumor that when you are reading the blog you are actually being subjected to Barack Obama subliminal messages...Now thats something to worry about. Link to post Share on other sites
Barack_Obama 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Obama/Edwards vs. McCain/Guiliani would be a politial wet dream come true. All of these people realize the planet is in peril, can unite it, and save it from the greatest threat of our time, ourselves! The climate needs help, not oil wells in Alaska. To be strong, America needs to lead the world again, and believe me, the world wants it too, if you only give us reason to believe in you again, if you listen to our opinion, instead of ignoring your friends, just because we don't share your opinion on certain subjects, we stand with you on the important issues. Link to post Share on other sites
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