Daily Kos: SaintPeter

THE Best Current Popular Vote Estimate, and Detailed Exit Poll Analysis

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Wednesday February 13, 2008 · 12:33 PM PST

2008/02/13 · 12:33

I did these once previously after Super Tuesday, but only factored in the Super Tuesday states, also, I only counted delegates in the total for Caucus states, which led to a little error in the final total.

Now, I've done everything possible to try and create the current status of the popular vote in the states that have voted thus far (Through D.C., Virginia and Maryland)

Also, After this you'll see a chart which finds out what the accuracy of the CNN Exit Polls have been so far (I think you'll be surprised at the results.)

Then, using these exit polls, I will use the percentages to make estimates at the current vote totals of different groups. Some of the results may solidify your earlier belief, some might cause a bit of confusion.

Let us proceed.

Poll

60 votes Show Results

Will John Edwards break the 1,000,000 vote mark? (He is currently 32,340 votes shy)

60 votes Vote Now!

Will John Edwards break the 1,000,000 vote mark? (He is currently 32,340 votes shy)

Yes

40 votes

20 votes

Barack Obama and the Curse of the Keynote Speech

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Saturday February 02, 2008 · 1:12 AM PST

2008/02/02 · 01:12

In 2004, Barack Obama gave an absolutely stunning keynote speech at the Democratic Convention, one that many people believed would carry him into greater success in the future, in other words, the presidency. However, as a history major, I tend to try and look back and see how the past has worked, because as we all know, history has that darn trend of repeating itself.

After looking back recently into all of the keynote speakers from the 1900 Democratic National Convention to Barack Obama, I noticed a few things. The most important of which is the completely failure of keynote speakers when it comes to winning the presidency. Before I go on, let me mention under full disclosure that I am an Edwards supporter, who plans on voting for Obama now, but with recent events, I am back into the undecided field. However, as I am about to prove, the past seems to want Clinton to win.

So below, let us review the curse, and then lets see how exactly Barack Obama fits into this.

Also, a note to Edwards supports who want him to get the Attorney General Spot, and then become President later. NO Attorney General has ever gone onto the presidency.

Poll

82 votes Show Results

Putting your Obama Prejudice aside, does the evidence here show a 'curse' (so to speak) on the keynote speaker?

82 votes Vote Now!

Putting your Obama Prejudice aside, does the evidence here show a 'curse' (so to speak) on the keynote speaker?

Yes

13 votes

62 votes

Unsure

7 votes

Debunking the Atheist Myths: Religion in the News, Vol. IV

SaintPeter

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Tuesday January 29, 2008 · 2:32 AM PST

2008/01/29 · 02:32

This will be a pretty simple diary, that I hope everyone takes a sincere look at. It will be an attempt to confront many of the myths the religious and non-religious alike think about when they hear the term atheist. I will try to make it obvious that we are not Satan's minions, so to speak, and that we are actually quite nice people in general.

So please, I encourage all of you to take a look, and even if you decided you are too lazy or stubborn to read it, at least answer the poll question, so I can get a better knowledge of just how untrustworthy Atheists are.

Poll

135 votes Show Results

How would you describe the trustworthiness of Atheists?

135 votes Vote Now!

How would you describe the trustworthiness of Atheists?

Most Untrustworthy

4 votes

Extremely Untrustworthy

0 votes

Somewhat Untrustworthy

1 vote

Somewhere in the middle

1 vote

As trustworthy as anyone else

77 votes

Extremely Trustworthy

14 votes

Most Trustworthy

38 votes

'Why Religion Matters': Religion in the News, Vol. III

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Saturday January 26, 2008 · 2:42 AM PST

2008/01/26 · 02:42

Starting Note: Whether you completely agree or complete reject me, please read the entire article before speaking in the comments, thanks.

I was reading through an online copy of the Seattle Post Intelligencer when I stumbled upon an article that really got my nerves going. It is part of a series of Articles, specifically titled, 'Religion is an integral part of the total scheme of things'.

This article says many things that MANY people in the pro-religion crowd usually like to shout, and are things that, when discussed, can easily be refuted. So here is my brief attempt to completely shatter the theory of the writer of this article, enjoy.

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103 votes Show Results

Should I just shut up and let the religious be?

103 votes Vote Now!

Should I just shut up and let the religious be?

Yes

20 votes

83 votes

Religion in the News, Volume II: The 10 Huckamandments

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Thursday January 24, 2008 · 10:41 AM PST

2008/01/24 · 10:41

In a slightly different style than the first diary I had written, it is now time to examine a few different religious news stories at once. Complicated, I know, but I think we can handle this.

I'm sure most of us here are familiar with the 10 commandments as indicated in a few holy works, but did you know that our favorite religious candidate, Mike Huckabee, has edited these commandments and created his own? No? Well then let me explain by going over this new list.

Important Note: This is based off of the Anglican version of the 10 commandments, same ideas, just basically different numbers. And you don't have to say it in the comments, this is a bit of a hit (in a fun way though).

Religion in the News, Volume I: Failure in Afghanistan

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Wednesday January 23, 2008 · 2:49 AM PST

2008/01/23 · 02:49

I'll use this introduction part to tell a little about myself and what I'll be writing about.

First of all, I have just recently joined the Kos, but have been a reader from quite some time now. I am a student at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, and was born and raised in the great state of Ohio as well. I was also raised a catholic, went to catholic school, but faced a turning point in my life when I realized that everything I was worshiping and following was completely, to put it gently, bogus.

So, to the point of my diaries. Not enough time is spent on this website talking about religion and its inherent consequences, so I've recently decided to join and do a daily (as that is all I am allowed) item on a religious story from that day, so here goes.

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56 votes Show Results

What should America do about this situation?

56 votes Vote Now!

What should America do about this situation?

Release a statement condemning the act as an act of barbarism

21 votes

Nothing

4 votes

Release a statement condemning the act AND release a statement that condemns using Islamic law as a backup.

26 votes

Talk privately to President Karzai and not say anything in public

5 votes

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