MasterPo Posted October 19, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This is the results of my local unofficial, unscientific survey of - bumper stickers. In the 2000 election I constantly saw Bush or Gore bumper stickers on the road. In the 2004 election I constantly saw Bush or Keary bumperstickers everywhere. Even in the 2008 Primaries I saw bumper stickers for Hilary, Obama, McCain, Romney, even Ron Paul. But now with the election less than 3 weeks away I see - nothing! I see very very few bumper stickers (or lawn signs for that matter). If Obama has such great mass support where is all the campaign stickers? He certainly has the money to print and distribute it. And you can't say NY isn't a blue state. We brought you Hilary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitro1987 Posted October 19, 2008 #2 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I see a fair share of bumper stickers where I live (SW Miami), most of them being Obama but yea ... I think there were more of them in 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPo Posted October 19, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted October 19, 2008 I see a fair share of bumper stickers where I live (SW Miami), most of them being Obama but yea ... I think there were more of them in 2004. I go out to the Eastern end of Long Island almost every weekend. I see very few bumper stickers on cars compared to even 2004. And certainly not a majority for Obama. And this is a dedicated blue state! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggs Posted October 19, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 19, 2008 This is a polarising election. Given that there's an overall decline in numbers, my guess would be that no-one's quite so keen to wear their hearts on their sleeve this time around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmischief Posted October 20, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I would never ruin my car by putting a sticker on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incorrigible1 Posted October 20, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 20, 2008 This is a polarising election. Given that there's an overall decline in numbers, my guess would be that no-one's quite so keen to wear their hearts on their sleeve this time around. Maybe it's that those Mickey Mouse folks ACORN has registered, since they're new to this whole voting experience, just don't have the connections to obtain the "Obama/Biden" stickers. Maybe in four years, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPo Posted October 20, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Maybe it's that those Mickey Mouse folks ACORN has registered, since they're new to this whole voting experience, just don't have the connections to obtain the "Obama/Biden" stickers. Maybe in four years, eh? Don't have to worry about that. If his election comes to pass in 4 years (probably less) you won't be able to afford a car to put it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixDown Posted October 20, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I would never ruin my car by putting a sticker on it. That's why you stick it on the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AROCES Posted October 20, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I think there is one thing that goes unreported that may very well result in an upset, and that is the large crowds that Palin draws in all her campaign stops. Are these people just there to see her or will they vote as well? Edited October 20, 2008 by AROCES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted October 20, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I think there is one thing that goes unreported that may very well result in an upset, and that is the large crowds that Palin draws in all her campaign stops. Are these people just there to see her or will they vote as well? I did hear that Rent-A-Crowd have announced record profits this year. Edited October 20, 2008 by Leonardo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocker Posted October 20, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Don't have to worry about that. If his election comes to pass in 4 years (probably less) you won't be able to afford a car to put it on! Nah. Even if there's a higher tax for cars (or in general), people will just buy smaller cars. That's what people do here (cars are significantly more expensive than in the US, taxes are higher too...and gas is twice as expensive). I don't see that as such a bad thing anyway, having smaller cars in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQLserver Posted October 20, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Wow! What a scientific and widespread poll you've conducted here, MasterPo! Looks like this election's decided! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Honeybadger Posted October 20, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Nah. Even if there's a higher tax for cars (or in general), people will just buy smaller cars. That's what people do here (cars are significantly more expensive than in the US, taxes are higher too...and gas is twice as expensive). I don't see that as such a bad thing anyway, having smaller cars in general. That might work for some. But not everyone. I don't think I could get by without my pick-up truck. For everything from hauling lumber to firewood. Switching to a car just won't work for me. ( Aswell as many people ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nxt2Hvn Posted October 20, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said "I'm voting for Sarah and the Old Guy".... And in my town/area I have counted at least 52 McCain Palin signs and only 2 Obama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Silver Thong Posted October 20, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh man bumber stickers are so yesterday, no one puts those god awful things on there car anymore. Do they Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AROCES Posted October 20, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh man bumber stickers are so yesterday, no one puts those god awful things on there car anymore. Do they The activist still do, they are the only ones doing it now for they vandalized (like slash the tire) cars with stickers they don't like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clocker Posted October 20, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 20, 2008 That might work for some. But not everyone. I don't think I could get by without my pick-up truck. For everything from hauling lumber to firewood. Switching to a car just won't work for me. ( Aswell as many people ) Of course there are always going to be people who really need bigger cars, you're correct. But people who need bigger cars around here get them even if they cost more than smaller ones. And I believe people who really need e.g. a pick-up are a minority. But seriously, I don't think people won't be able to afford cars if Obama gets elected, hahaha. So whether you or I would be closer to being right, in the end it wouldn't matter anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incorrigible1 Posted October 20, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh man bumber stickers are so yesterday, no one puts those god awful things on there car anymore. Do they Mine sez "Vote Libertarian!" For real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQLserver Posted October 20, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 20, 2008 And in my town/area I have counted at least 52 McCain Palin signs and only 2 Obama. My, my, I guess all of those Electoral Predictions and National Polls made by expert statisticians and political scientists are just wrong! Your extremely scientific poll of McCain signs in your neighborhood is much more accurate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AROCES Posted October 21, 2008 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2008 My, my, I guess all of those Electoral Predictions and National Polls made by expert statisticians and political scientists are just wrong! Your extremely scientific poll of McCain signs in your neighborhood is much more accurate! YUP, just like in 2000 and 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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