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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:20 AM
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Wow, running for president is tough
I haven't even actually campaigned or anything and I'm worn out. I'll give the candidates their props on that. I find it a chore just throwing the garbage out after a hard day of not campaigning.
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:24 AM
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1. ... and based on this post alone, I get the impression that I'd rather vote for you.
:P
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:32 AM
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2. the Wetzelbill/Kurovski campaign has picked up steam as of late
You just don't see many mainstream candidates running for president who is not only a booze-swilling womanizer, but also has a liberal gay running mate. We're eclectic. That being said, I am an empty suit. :)
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:36 AM
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3. What about the issues that are important to me?
For instance, is your running mate cute, rich and/or single?
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:38 AM
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4. I don't know about rich
but I think he's probably the others.

That and I give out Ambassadorships like candy.
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:47 AM
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5. ... you had me at 'candy'.
:P
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:58 AM
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8. that usually does it
:)
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:35 AM
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12. Don't say "empty suit". Say "capacious".
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:41 AM
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14. won't that hurt my folksy charm if I use big words?
:)
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:43 AM
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15. Only if anyone is listening.
:)
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:51 AM
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16. oh yeah
we don't have to worry about that. :)
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:50 AM
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6. I've talked to my pop about this
(he's a doctor.. yeah I'm kinda a big deal..) and he suspected that some of the candidates are using pick me ups or other pharmaceuticals to be alert and awake. Apparently, coffee isn't the old standby anymore (as it stains the teeth); a lot of people are using stimulants of some sort (ritalin, adderol, concerta, etc), both young and old, and my dad says (whether or not it's true is debatable) he can see signs of its use in some candidates. Seeing as stimulants are rampant at my school, I would totally buy it.
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 01:56 AM
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7. that might be the shot in the arm (literally?) that my candidacy needs
Can he prescribe something to me?
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:04 AM
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9. if you live within driving distance of Wichita KS...
I could make a few calls... :P
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:10 AM
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10. funny thing
I don't live within driving distance, however, once many many years ago, Wichita State was interested in me riding bulls for them. :)
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crimsonblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:31 AM
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11. they had a bullriding team?
:spray:
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 02:40 AM
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13. rodeo team
I think it wasn't very big, probably along the lines of a rodeo club. I've never been near Kansas, though, haha. :) My only knowledge of Wichita has to do with BTK. Not exactly in depth stuff.
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 05:31 AM
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17. Ambassadorships?
Hmmmmm . . . you stated above that you give out Ambassadorships? I'll take one for the Caribbean. And thanks in advance.

P.S. - can't help with the pharmaceuticals but I make a mean cup of coffee!

:hi:
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 06:14 AM
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18. I do loves me some coffee
:) Yeah, pending Kurovski's approval I'll send you to the Caribbean. I think some places might have to have more than one ambassador, but I am a trailblazer like that. I don't even hide my cronyism. It's part of my folksy charm.
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Callalily Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 06:50 AM
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19. Folksy charm
seems like a winning platform. Thanks for the Ambassadorship, and here's your coffee.

And there's more where that came from (wink wink). ;)
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu May-15-08 06:54 AM
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20. wow that looks good!
;)
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-21-08 03:17 PM
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21. I just woke up after a two week campaign nap,
and I'm so tired I'm headed back for another week of sleep.

Make no mistake: not campaigning is extremely challenging. It's akin to an induced coma.
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Laurab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed May-21-08 07:38 PM
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22. I am so glad to see you - I was worried sort of.
Mainly about my own position within the administration, but of course about you, too. So much so that I just did a search for you. No I'm not stalking you - oh, wait, yes I am, but it's only out of love and stuff! :loveya:
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