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Does he have jimmy legs? Spontaneously evacuating bladder?

zennoshinjou — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:21:13 -0800

Why was there a panel blocking the lower half of Biden in this episode of the daily show? I saw this and I am very curious. I don't recall seeing this for other guests.

Release The Hounds!

Lipstick Thespian — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:14:38 -0800

How can I best use the Internet to find out who's behind a given website? I was on Wonkette.com this weekend and saw this video of a reporter in Florida interviewing Joe Biden.

The Youtube source connected the video to a blog named America'sNewsToday.com/.org.

My question is: What is the most effective way of searching on the Internet for who is behind this blog, who the anchor is in the video, and discover who else might be involved in this blog?

My internet skills are pretty basic, and I want to be more adept at sleuthing out the election weirdness that I discover online.

They were laughing at what?

ejoey — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:04:38 -0800

Is there a video of people laughing at Biden's story about his wife during the US Vice Presidential Debate? I've read reports mentioning that this happened, but a search of Youtube, Google, Delicious, and the like don't turn anything up.

He said, she said...

TeachTheDead — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:02:54 -0800

Where or how could one go about getting the proper transcript from the VP debate held last week. My big concern right now is that I need it in paper or electronic form but I do not want to watch the debate over and write down each question and each answer. And a trillion zillion billion points for finding a free an/or immediate copy.

VP Debates near the Smokies?

Science! — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 19:55:49 -0800

Where can I observe the vice-presidential debates next Thursday (10/2) near the Smokey Mountains (TN) or near Jonesborough (for the storytelling festival)? I will be near the Cades Cove area of the park on the day/night of the debates and I'd really like to watch the debate. Are there any places that will be showing the debate to the public near there? (Places that serve beer or food are a plus, but not required at all.)

I might also end up being at the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough that night, so if there is a location there that fits the bill please let me know. (I won't know where I will be until that evening.)

Finally what radio stations in either area will be airing the debate, if I can't make it to a TV?

What can I do to win the election for my candidate?

davebug — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:52:22 -0800

To the undecideds, or those who believe they can put themselves in the undecided's shoes: What might persuade you towards a particular candidate, particularly in the form of anything a volunteer might be able to do? Would someone coming to your door help, or hurt? Phone calls? Voter registration campaigns, or offers of rides to the polls? Signs in yards and clever bumper stickers? Blog posts? Emailing everyone I know with video clips and transcripts? What can be done to positively affect your decision in the presidential election? In short, how might I, as a volunteer, most effectively turn you into decided for my candidate. (Note, if there's no way at all anyone or anything can change your mind, you're not undecided, but it is valid to say no volunteer could do anything to possibly affect your decision in any positive way.)

Debate party ideas?

Lizc — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:00:16 -0800

Need help/ideas on politically inspired appetizers for the upcoming 2008 Presidential Debates. Like the previous two threads (which were great!) - I'm looking for themed easy appetizers/finger foods for the Obama/Mccain & Biden/Palin debates. No special dietary requirements either, just tasty and funny.

Thanks!

How to support McCain-Palin in NYC?

BobbyVan — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:11:59 -0800

I'm a recent transplant to NYC, and a Republican. I need to find the best ways to support McCain-Palin in what can be a somewhat inhospitable environment. Yes, it's pretty clear that New York's electoral votes will go for Obama this time around. But NYC is also a place from which one can be influential in terms of influencing the national debate.

I don't want to be unnecessarily provocative (as in, I'm not trying to stir up the opposition or make people angry), but I would like to raise the profile and be effective in supporting my ticket.

This would include rebutting smears against McCain and Palin in a civil way, making convincing arguments against Obama-Biden, and at least getting people to have an open mind about my side.

Any clever ideas?

Thanks to all.