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Presidential Candidate 'Computer Dating'

engywook writes "On National Public Radio's Morning Edition this morning, there was a story that mentioned the SelectSmart Presidential Candidate Selector. This was described as a kind of 'computer dating service' for deciding which of the remaining presidential candidates match your views most closely. According to the story, it is not limited to just the Democratic and Republican candidates. Might be just the thing to help gel a decision in swinging undecideds!"

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  1. For More Years by captnitro · · Score: 4, Funny

    It told me I should vote for the candidate that raises the upper limit on MySQL connections. Where do those other two Skull n' Bones boys stand on slashdotting?

    VOTE MYSQL_CONNECT IN 2004!!!! LET FREEDOM RING!!!

    1. Re:For More Years by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      Warning: mysql_connect(): Too many connections in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 33

      Warning: mysql_select_db(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 35

      Warning: mysql_db_query(): Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using password: NO) in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 45

      Warning: mysql_db_query(): A link to the server could not be established in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 45

      Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 46

      Your Results:

      Warning: sort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 168

  2. Everyone, post your results by finkployd · · Score: 3, Funny

    Here are the results of my answers:

    Warning: mysql_connect(): Too many connections in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 33

    Warning: mysql_select_db(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL-Link resource in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 35

    Warning: mysql_db_query(): Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using password: NO) in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 45

    Warning: mysql_db_query(): A link to the server could not be established in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 45

    Warning: mysql_fetch_array(): supplied argument is not a valid MySQL result resource in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 46

    Your Results:

    Warning: sort() expects parameter 1 to be array, null given in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 1

    1. Re:Everyone, post your results by Loacher · · Score: 3, Funny

      Choosing from my results, i will probably vote for: Warning: mysql_db_query(): Access denied for user: 'root@localhost' (Using password: NO) in /usr/www/users/ssmart/PRESIDENT/president.php on line 45

  3. I got some weird results by kajoob · · Score: 4, Funny

    Your Results:

    1. Your ideal theoretical candidate. (100%)
    2. Kang - (88%)
    3. Kodos -(84%)
    4. 3rd Party Candidate - Go ahead, throw your vote away

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  4. Seeking Presidential Candidate by node+3 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Seeking Presidential Candidate who's not afraid to speak his mind, but afraid to change it. Must be willing to "break a few eggs" even when not making an omelet. Firm grasp of the English language not required. Aversion to science a plus. Must be staunchly pro-life before birth, but somewhat anti-life after birth.

    Would like to share beautiful sunsets with said candidate, and have heard that sunset through nuclear fallout is sublime. Into kinky sex involving hoods, restraints and more than a little rough handling.

    Popularity not required.

    Are you my candidate? Call off the election today and tell me for it's my own good, and I'll be yours forever.

    Signed,
    Ms. Informed

  5. Is there a... by metalhed77 · · Score: 1, Funny

    I like leaders who are grossly incompetent and lie to their country checkbox? Seriously, even if you agree with nominative republican values, many serious conservative groups are jumping ship this election. Think Andrew Sullivan, the Economist magazine, and the Cato institute (OK they're libertarian, but it's notable that they aren't supporting bush for reelection).

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  6. Reverse Engineering by 4of12 · · Score: 2, Funny

    This was described as a kind of 'computer dating service' for deciding which of the remaining presidential candidates match your views most closely.

    Easy - whichever presidential candidate has the most cute chicks as fans match my views the best.

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