Sign of the times: political TechMeme headline

November 1, 2008 By

The headline screams “no one in tech can defend McCain.” So, who wants to take up the other side? Anyone?

I found two. John Dvorak bet me $100 that McCain would win. My producer, Rocky Barbanica, who was a software engineer for decades before switching careers, bet me another $100 that McCain would win.

Over on Twitter and FriendFeed most of the participants there, including me, are for Obama, but there are a few who are staunchly for McCain.

This is your last chance to talk politics for a while! Whew, glad to hit Wednesday and be done with all of this.

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  • Rocky Barbanica

    Neither one of these guys thrills me- it’s just Obama’s relationship with Rev Write turns me against him.

  • Rocky Barbanica

    Neither one of these guys thrills me- it’s just Obama’s relationship with Rev Write turns me against him.

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com/ gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.postlinearity.com gregorylent

    even these comments hurt my ears .. i am appalled at the low level of understanding of life in america, i don’t care what side you are on ..

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com/ Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • http://www.nsavides.com Nick Savides

    Hello again Robert,
    Decent of you to write a post to give the opposing side a chance to speak up. You’ve won me back as a fan.

    Here’s to aiming for a better world regardless of who is elected.
    -Nick

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Paully

    While I do think its inevitable that Obama wins this go round… as an independent voter I don’t trust him… any more than I trust McCain.

    I am a social conservative, therefore lean conservative most of the time. McCain is out of touch… he caters to the rich… this is true. But he is also a Hawk, and I respect his war service, and long time public service.

    I don’t think Obama is any more qualified than Palin is. Unfortunately for McCain, I don’t see that as a plus in his corner.

    I voted to Romney in the Primaries, and Romney won my state over McCain. Had McCain chose Romney as VP I might have had a harder decision.

    Its the Economy, stupid. I’m not voting my conscience. I’m voting for our better interest. All things considered… Obama has made the better argument. Doesn’t mean he is the second coming, or that he will be able to right the course… just that he will be less reactionary, and more thoughtful in his decision making.

    Haven’t we had enough of the cowboy mentality? If he fails to get things done, he will be a single term president, anyways.

    Godspeed America!

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

  • Jeff Berlin

    I am so excited. We are on the verge of real change!!! Robert you called it my man. This is going to the best 4 years ever. Period. You wait and see. Finally peace and harmony throughout the world. I think I hear the angels singing already. This is the prophet revealed before our very eyes. I will not sleep tonight.

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