CBright7831 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Kids Pick Kerry to Be the Next President NEW YORK (AP) - Kid power! Democrat John Kerry is the winner, and the rest of the country should pay attention because the vote on Nickelodeon's Web site has correctly chosen the president of the United States in the past four elections. Nearly 400,000 children and teens voted, and the results were released Wednesday. Kerry received 57 percent of the vote; President Bush got 43 percent. Nickelodeon has been airing information on the Nov. 2 election, plus sponsoring debates where kids could put forth their views on the environment, the war in Iraq and terrorism. Some animated shows on the cable channel also have been focusing on the election. Linda Ellerbee, who writes and hosts ``Nick News,'' says their voting usually reflects their parents' views - but not all the time. ``Every so often you get a kid that says, `My parents are voting for X, but I'm voting for Y,''' she said. ``It's amazing, the point when kids start forming their own ideas about issues.'' Ellerbee said Nickelodeon has been traveling the country teaching about the election and the importance of being socially informed. Seven-year-old Anthony Viggiano of Baldwin, N.Y., won a contest for the best song lyrics about freedom of speech and performed it with rocker John Mellencamp. ``If we can get kids interested earlier in voting, when they can legally vote, they will,'' she said. ``They will run for office, they will be the candidates (that) people want to vote for.'' Ellerbee, who will announce the results on ``U-PICK Live'' Wednesday night, said many children wonder why they can't vote in the real election. ``Kids aren't dumb, they're just younger and shorter,'' she said. ``In fact, last election, a boy came up to me and said, `We picked George Bush to win, and he didn't really win. Al Gore won the popular vote, so we were kinda wrong.' Quite an observation.'' 10/20/04 11:35 http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/news/story.jsp...20041019IAGH112 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 VICTORY IS NIGH. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GreatOne Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Oh, definitely................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Spencer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 `Kids aren't dumb, they're just younger and shorter,'' On the contrary, my experience has shown that most kids are, in fact, quite dumb. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Last time they did that up here the Conservatives got 0 seats from the kid. Kids and teens are left-wing as a rule. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Did you not understand me saying victory is nigh? I'll say it again. VICTORY IS NIGH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 A BUSH VICTORY IS NIGH. Edited for accuracy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 Kids and teens are left-wing as a rule. Because, for the most part, kids/teens entertain emotional arguments (characteristic of the left) over logical arguments (characteristic of the right) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ronixis Report post Posted October 20, 2004 I heard on Beck that it was the otherway around for a Sholastic Poll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 What the hell is Beck? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 What the hell is Beck? I wanna get with you and your sister? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 What the hell is Beck? He has two turntables and a microphone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 What the hell is Beck? He's a loser baby, why don't you kill him Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 The jigsaw jam and the get fresh flow. Didn't the article indicate the kiddies picked Bush's Sr and Jr the in 88 and 2000? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 I didn't read the article, but upon passing by it on another website, the subtitle read something along the lines of them picking the correct winner in the past four elections. Will Kerry make it five? *Cue omin..Monday Night Football music* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 oh yeah.. Go Packers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GreatOne Report post Posted October 20, 2004 TUNE INTO NITRO TO FIND OUT!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 oh yeah.. Go Packers! I guess I'm rooting for the Redskins...more so than usual! http://www.snopes.com/sports/football/election.asp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2004 John Kerry will crush your face! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 Kids LOVE President Bush, damnit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Your Paragon of Virtue 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 HOLY SHIT I WAS JUST JOKING ABOUT THE WHOLE MNF THING!!! When you said GO Pack I thought you were just...damn, that's fucked up. I'd like the Pack to win, not because I care about the election but because they will need it in order to get in the playoffs. They need anything they can get. Packers win>>>Whoever becomes President of a country I don't reside in. Damn, that's just...wow. DUN DUN DUN DUN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 ``Kids aren't dumb, they're just younger and shorter,'' she said. ``In fact, last election, a boy came up to me and said, `We picked George Bush to win, and he didn't really win. Al Gore won the popular vote, so we were kinda wrong.' Quite an observation.'' Indeed Linda. Indeed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Banders Kennany Report post Posted October 21, 2004 The thing about the kids is that they have correctly picked their correct winner for the last four president elections now. That's a kind of eerily accurate way to do things, and I wouldn't be surprised if at least a couple low level Bush campaign workers were a little unnerved of this news here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 I am at a total loss for words. I can't even begin to comment on this. What the hell is Beck? Well SOMEBODY here doesn't listen to right-wing Clear Channel talk-radio. Color me surprised... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted October 21, 2004 Kerry's a gawky son of a bitch, ain't he? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 I am at a total loss for words. I can't even begin to comment on this. Not unless you want John Kerry to kick you in the face Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 I'm more worried about Kerry suing me for saying mean things about him. But that is a freaky-ass picture. At least if this President-thing doesn't work out, he'll always have a future as a Rockette... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest MikeSC Report post Posted October 21, 2004 The thing about the kids is that they have correctly picked their correct winner for the last four president elections now. That's a kind of eerily accurate way to do things, and I wouldn't be surprised if at least a couple low level Bush campaign workers were a little unnerved of this news here. As worried as the Patriots were when they lost the Madden "Game Before the Game" to the Panthers, I'd imagine. Meaning, I doubt they even know. -=Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 The thing about the kids is that they have correctly picked their correct winner for the last four president elections now. That's a kind of eerily accurate way to do things, and I wouldn't be surprised if at least a couple low level Bush campaign workers were a little unnerved of this news here. Banders Kennany isn't dumb, he's just younger and shorter. No wait he is dumb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted October 21, 2004 I just had a disenfranchised Nick voter ask me if it's OK for Bush to be President (yes I'm leaving a great Bush put-down open to whoever wants it)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
