Americans of TFF

[Violet]

I haven't been watching any TV as of late either, but I DO know that Hillary is pretty much done for. I pretty much suspected that happening anyway. I couldn't see Hillary beating someone like Obama, imo. The majority of people find her really annoying and scary anyway. I'm not saying I'm completley trusting of Obama, though. I just might end up voting for McCaine, but we'll see.

[OmniTense]

I forgot to post where I'm from, but most of you already know.

My hometown is Slaughters, Kentucky in Hopkins County.(I currently have a house in Louisville and live in a dorm in Lexington)

There's plenty that's wrong with Kentucky. It's boring. It's poor. It's peppered with uneducated people(not to sound arrogant, you may include me if you wish). However, there is EXCELLENT fishing and camping opportunities here. The property market is amazingly low. The scenery is rare, unpopulated and beautiful. And we now have the worst Governor in a long line of bad Governors.

There... I hope I've convinced you all to move here

-Sin

[Flash]

Originally Posted by El Wray

You, and Dimarik, should reveal your real names. Americans don't use no formalities (or usernames)!

If you really must know my real name it's Caleb.

Originally Posted by Bleachfangirl

Is there anything interesting going on in the U.S. right now? I don't have a TV, so news has been out of my life for a while now.

Yes there has been an election going on since like the beginning of the year. Also March Madness just finsihed up and now baseball is starting back up. CUBS FTW!!!!

[Setzer]

Well I'd like to join if I could. My names Josh, and I've lived in America my whole life. I was born in Woonsocket RI, and moved to Harwich MA when I was 8. Harwich is pretty small. It's on Cape Cod which is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the north east and people love to go to the beaches and see the little ma and pa places. It's dead most of the year, but in summer months is impossible to not see someone when going out. It's popular and only getting bigger.

[Fishie]

Originally posted by El Wray
What is there to do in your town other than the usual suspects: movies, bowling, underage drinking, etc?

There's nothing really that special about the town I live in. I live in Riverside, CA and the only nice things here is the local mall, the plaza, downtown. And to be honest, there's one side of downtown where its real bad. I mean real bad. There's these nice looking houses down there but there's always the cops going down there because of gang-related stuff. Riverside itself has a lot of areas run by gangs. There's Casa Blanca, Hillside, East Side, and Arlanza areas. But after doing some research on Wikipedia, crime over here has decreased a bit.

The good thing though is Riverside is known as the "smog belt" due the high level of air pollution we have over here. On a more positive note, we have a Mission Inn down here. It's really nice. It's located in the downtown area and has a nice hotel, nearby restaurants, and a pretty cool looking Tavern across the street.

Another landmark we have over here is "Mt. Rubidoux". It's like 20 minutes away by drive but every year around the fourth of July or on New Year's eve, these people that live in that house way on top with the cross do this annual fireworks. It's not all flashy and Disneyland amazing but it's pretty cool to watch.

As for the election, it seemed that Hilary was going to beat Obama at first. But after hearing how the election has been going so far, I'm not sure whether to say she'll win or not. She does have the experience which I like but it's the attitude that Ann says that puts me off about here. Obama seems like a good candidate. Although the name "Obama" sounds similar to "Osama". This might sound naive but I wouldn't want to have someone similar to that name. Perhaps if he does win, America gives him a new name and calls him Bob or something.

[Polk]

Originally Posted by Flash

CUBS FTW!!!!

Yeah. Good luck with that. If the Brewers keep playing the way they do, the NL Central won't even be a competition.

From what I heard today, if Hillary doesn't win Pennsylvania BIG (as in 250,000) votes, she may drop out of the race by mid-May. Eh, it seems like Obama is going to win the Democratic nomination anyway. America loves a darkhorse (James K. Polk anybody?)

[Bleachfangirl]

...I really meant other than the election because everyone hears about that from all over. Only bits and pieces really, but I kind of get what's going on.

I don't really remember why, but in some test thing for the presidential candidates on the CBS website, I remember reading in my results that I'd do best to vote for Clinton. So since then, I've been supporting Clinton. I don't care much about her husband but I thought he was a good enough president.

I was hoping Clinton would win, but I guess it's not going to happen. I don't know the specifics, but it seems she's pretty much out of it now. Kind of disappointing to hear.

[James D.]

Welcome Setzer!

Clinton's own strategists say she has less than a 10% chance of winning. Obama has dominated since Super Tuesday. He has more experience than her (being a First Lady is not experience) and is a lot more positive. Hillary made the mistake of running as an incumbent in a year about change.

Originally Posted by OceanEyes28

And yeah, James, I've been to that CityWalk. Daniel and I saw Reel Big Fish at the Hard Rock this summer. I wished we had come earlier so I could wander around more, but then, I was so tired by the end of the concert that I was pretty much over it.

You guys were in my town and no one said anything? I see how it is.

[OceanEyes28]

Haha well in my defense, I had no idea you were living in Orlando. I thought you were still... in... that other Florida town you lived in. If you're still in Orlando this summer, though, I may stay with Daniel in Daytona again. And then Orlando would be the next obvious step. I think hanging out sans Amber would be a good move. I don't know what we'd do, though. But then, if we come visit you, all we have to do is complain about how bored we are until you get so fed up you take us to a pizza place so we'll shoosh.



Presidents? I still don't... effing.. know... I still feel incredibly uneducated, even if I've heard campaign after campaign.

My favorite is Obama, but I'm a little concerned about his (yep) lack of experience. We're going to need someone who knows what he or she is doing to get us out of this Middle East mess. If he has that, awesome, that's exciting. But I'm still nervous. This election is really important and I hope we choose someone who can inherit a country trillions of dollars in debt and out of favor with most of the world.... and make lemonade.

[Draken Benvolaid]

Mind if I join?

Living in Pennsylvania since 1988.
Moved here in 1988.

We got CHOCOLATE WORLD!!!!
Hershey Park and Factory.
The Pittsburgh Steelers
The Philadelphia Eagles
Penn State

Hunters
Mountains and Ski Resorts
Heavy Traffic
100s of snack companies

And a New Addition: Casinos!!!!
Which you only need to be 18 to gamble!!!!
(Yay for being broke!!) lol